Repackaging InfoComm

Well another InfoComm has come and gone, and another Las Vegas record was set this year with over 38,000 attendees at the 2016 show. By attendance alone, you’d have to agree that the show is as healthy as ever. The InfoComm show is an amazing place to connect with industry peers, showcase new products to […]

Repackaging InfoComm

NSCA Launches C-SIP New Employee Training

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is excited to announce the release of a new online training program to help integrators’ new employees get started on the right foot. The C-SIP (certificate as a systems integration professional) program provides the right level of industry- and job-specific training and onboarding for new employees in an online, […]

NSCA Launches C-SIP New Employee Training

InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record

A record 1,000 exhibitors, including 211 new exhibitors, filled the Las Vegas Convention Center June 8-10 for InfoComm 2016, occupying 527,105 net square feet of exhibit and special events space — also a show record. Attendees registered for more than 12,000 seats at InfoComm University sessions throughout the week, more than double the number engaged […]

InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record

Benefits of Tradeshow Classes

This was the first year that I attended at three-day class before to the InfoComm show opened to the masses. Previously, I have only attended workshops and seminars during the InfoComm show. I participated in the AV Design 1: Environment class. The reason I took this class is as prep for my retake of the […]

Benefits of Tradeshow Classes

What It Means To Educate The Future

We all have many things in our lives that happen for one reason or another. Some of the greatest and most memorable moments of my life involve both my family and my career. In terms of my career the greatest times have included the first day of teaching a college class I worked so hard to […]

What It Means To Educate The Future

HARMAN’s InfoComm Plans

HARMAN Professional will be in booth N80 at InfoComm with AKG, AMX, BSS, Crown, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Martin and Soundcraft. Visitors are invited to discover how HARMAN is leveraging the power of these iconic brands to deliver audio, video, lighting, and control solutions for every market. Featuring a number of real-world scenarios commonly found within […]

HARMAN’s InfoComm Plans

HARMAN Pro Launches New Training and Certification Program

HARMAN Pro today announced the new HARMAN Professional University, which takes HARMAN learning and certification to the next level. Designed to be a cohesive and relevant training experience for customers, partners and industry professionals, HARMAN Professional University provides a well-designed curriculum that is a roadmap to success for all participants. Certifications are valid for three […]

HARMAN Pro Launches New Training and Certification Program

AVnu Alliance InfoComm 2016 Training Focuses on Deterministic Media Networks and Preparing for the Future of Pro AV in the IoT

AVnu Alliance is providing training for the AV community for time-aware media networking at InfoComm 2016. In an effort to encourage people to think about building the right network for today, but also for the future, AVnu Alliance is hosting InfoComm University’s IUX02, a half-day training for integrators, installers, distributors, engineers and tech managers seeking […]

AVnu Alliance InfoComm 2016 Training Focuses on Deterministic Media Networks and Preparing for the Future of Pro AV in the IoT

Powersoft to Host Training Sessions During InfoComm

In addition demonstrating its latest products and technologies at InfoComm 2016, Audio manufacturer Powersoft [Booth C11505] announced three dedicated training sessions that will occur during the trade show — each focused on the use of Powersoft amplification in audio system design and voice alarm systems. Below is more information in each session and information on […]

Powersoft to Host Training Sessions During InfoComm

AVNW Is THE Audio-Networking Event of InfoComm — Why Aren’t You Attending?

Audinate will hold its sixth annual Dante AV Networking World education event during InfoComm 2016 — and, best of all, It’s FREE. The day-long workshop will feature in-depth training with two separate tracks: one for attendees that are new to Dante, and another for more experienced Dante users. Audinate will also introduce its new two […]

AVNW Is THE Audio-Networking Event of InfoComm — Why Aren’t You Attending?

Almo Combines Distribution Team, Holds 4K Keynote and E4 Events This Spring

For the second time this spring, Almo Professional A/V welcomed a packed room of hundreds of resellers, integrators and consultants to its award-winning E4 AV Tour in Atlanta, GA on April 27. The event featured a combined Almo and IAVI staff presenting on a unified front as the acquisition details are finalized. E4 also included […]

Almo Combines Distribution Team, Holds 4K Keynote and E4 Events This Spring

Hands-On Advanced Networking Boot Camp Offered at CEDIA Headquarters

CEDIA will be offering its popular networking training in the form of a three-day boot camp at CEDIA headquarters in Indianapolis this summer and fall. CEDIA Advanced Networking Boot Camp, offered June 22-24 and November 2-4, covers advanced networking topics and provides attendees with the skills needed to install and manage a high performance residential […]

Hands-On Advanced Networking Boot Camp Offered at CEDIA Headquarters

IMCCA Sessions @ InfoComm 2016

For the thirteenth year in a row, the IMCCA will be presenting a full line-up of Unified Communication and Collaboration news and discussions at InfoComm 2016. Topics of critical importance include how to keep collaboration systems secure, how to build workspaces for tomorrow, what’s going on with the explosion of huddle rooms, and many more. […]

IMCCA Sessions @ InfoComm 2016

rAVe Sponsored Dante AV Networking World at InfoComm to Feature Two Training Tracks, Dante Certification

Audinate, creator of the Dante media networking technology, will roll out a new format for the sixth annual Dante AV Networking World education event during InfoComm 2016. The workshop, to be held on June 7th at the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas, will feature in-depth training with two separate tracks: one for attendees that […]

rAVe Sponsored Dante AV Networking World at InfoComm to Feature Two Training Tracks, Dante Certification

DSS Europe Marks 10th Year with Two-Day Digital Signage Program

Digital Signage Summit (DSS) Europe 2016 presented by DSF Europe arrives at the Hilton Munich Airport on 23-24 June with a programme offering two full days of digital signage and DooH insight, expertise and technology. It is the first time in the event’s 10-year history that the conference programme has been extended to two full […]

DSS Europe Marks 10th Year with Two-Day Digital Signage Program

Manufacturer Training at Church Conferences

Having both attended and exhibited at churches conferences and expos, I’ve learned that while a vendor may have the coolest/best/newest technology on display on the show floor, there’s nothing more compelling to church influencers and buyers than a great training or education session off of the show floor to drive quality leads. The reason is […]

Manufacturer Training at Church Conferences

Three Exceptional Days at InfoComm 2016: Day One

By Brad Grimes Director of Communications, InfoComm International [Editor’s note: As a politician might say, what follows depends on what you mean by “three.” Three is so relative. InfoComm 2016 is way more than three days. Maybe you’re there all week, in which case “three” really means, like, “five” or “six.” See what we mean? […]

Three Exceptional Days at InfoComm 2016: Day One

Barco at Almo Professional A/V’s E4 Tour

Barco has teamed with Almo Professional A/V to invite AV professionals to experience the future of 4K now at the E4 AV Tour, coming to Atlanta, Ga. on April 27. Barco will showcase its latest products in the growing ClickShare wireless presentation family and its pioneering laser phosphor business projector during this event. Now in […]

Barco at Almo Professional A/V’s E4 Tour

Failure Can Still Equal Success

I am about to admit something that many people do not like to admit – I failed at something. Yes, I know, everyone fails at something at some point. We just never want to talk about it because it makes us feel like we have no value. But I prefer to look at failure as […]

Failure Can Still Equal Success

New 4K Keynote to Be First Delivered in Full 4K

The Truth and Facts About 4K — from Gary Kayye — that’s the name of rAVe founder’s new keynote and it’s the first, ever delivered in Full 4K resolution (3840×2160). You may not be building systems in 4K yet, but you will be. And, better quality images aren’t the biggest reason 4K will be part […]

New 4K Keynote to Be First Delivered in Full 4K

On Language, AV/IT, Teaching and Learning

“Include Kodak in this room.” That’s the line in the client’s system review memo which confused me, and one with which I eventually opened an internal training seminar at SMW. What were they talking about? And what was the bigger message? Read on! The memo in question came in a fairly late design phase of […]

On Language, AV/IT, Teaching and Learning

NSCA Announces Dates for First-Ever Pivot to Profit Conference

NSCA is excited to announce the date and location of its first Pivot to Profit Conference. This two-day event helps integrators maintain their core values and identity while implementing lucrative new pathways to increase revenue – all by “pivoting” to discover additional growth opportunities through recurring monthly revenue (RMR). The Pivot to Profit Conference takes […]

NSCA Announces Dates for First-Ever Pivot to Profit Conference

Display Summit China Early Bird Registration Expires April 8th

The early bird registration rate for Display Summit China, May 9-10, Yixing, China (near Shanghai) is expiring on April 8. Attendee registration fees for the two-day event will rise from $250 to $300. Click here to register. Display Summit China has a strong focus on solid state projection technology and its maturing applications. Leading providers […]

Display Summit China Early Bird Registration Expires April 8th

Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour Brings New Products to Washington DC On April 6

With just a week to go, Almo Professional A/V today announced its award-winning E4 AV Tour will feature dozens of the newest AV products, services and solutions during the first stop in Washington DC on April 6. “Our attendees have told us time and again that one of the main reasons they attend E4 is […]

Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour Brings New Products to Washington DC On April 6

Raising the Bar to 11

Education Evolution: March 2016 When I was growing up my parents expressed the importance of education. Throughout my entire childhood they always said, “You have to go to college, it’s important to become successful!” I always had mixed feelings about this concept — partially because I was not a good student, but also because the […]

Raising the Bar to 11

CEDIA Increases Training Offerings with Additional Full Day of Courses at CEDIA 2016

CEDIA has announced that it will significantly expand education offerings at CEDIA 2016 by adding a fourth day to the training schedule. Courses will now be available starting on Tuesday, September 12 and run through Saturday. The show floor will keep the traditional schedule and will open on Thursday, September 15. “We recognize that our […]

CEDIA Increases Training Offerings with Additional Full Day of Courses at CEDIA 2016

Digital Signage Federation Slates April 13 “Hangout”

The Digital Signage Federation (DSF) invites DSF members and non-members alike, to attend its Wednesday, April 13 “Hangout” panel discussion at 2pm EST, on the topic of “Digital Signage & Environmental Design.” Anyone can mount a digital sign on a wall, but integrating sign as a design element to enhance the physical environment requires forethought […]

Digital Signage Federation Slates April 13 “Hangout”

“Experience Your Future Now” On the Almo Professional A/V 2016 E4 AV Tour

Almo Professional A/V today announced its E4 AV Tour is back on the road this spring, featuring an entirely new theme focused around experiencing the business information, tools and equipment resellers and integrators need to succeed in the future. The tour, which includes the first 4K keynote, and new hands-on workshops, educational sessions and exhibitors, […]

“Experience Your Future Now” On the Almo Professional A/V 2016 E4 AV Tour

Display Summit China Puts Out Call for Papers

Display Summit China is a thought leadership event focused on advanced display technologies and the whole pixel pipeline. This year’s event will focus on laser-based projection displays and related topics. Registration is now open for those interested in attending, exhibiting or presenting. Organized by Insight Media in partnership with the Yixing Economic and Technological Development […]

Display Summit China Puts Out Call for Papers

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye Partners with Almo Pro A/V Launches Informational Webinar Series Focused on Profit and Growth

Almo Professional A/V today announced a new educational webinar series for resellers focused on providing tools, tips and specific information necessary to achieve maximum growth and profitability. The year-long series — which begins on March 9 — is being led by Gary Kayye, industry guru and founder of rAVe Publications with participation from guest sponsors. […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye Partners with Almo Pro A/V Launches Informational Webinar Series Focused on Profit and Growth

AV Manufacturers Partner for The Higher Education Technology Summit

Four well known audiovisual and classroom technologies manufacturers, FSR, Inc, Biamp Systems, Utelogy Corp. and SpinetiX, have partnered to create the first Higher Education Technology Summit (HETS). Created specifically for college and university managers of educational technology, HETS is designed to combine a day of product training, networking and peer-to-peer discussions in a fast moving […]

AV Manufacturers Partner for The Higher Education Technology Summit

The 2016 Almo E4 AV Tour Video

The Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour is, by far, the industry’s premier distributor event. We’ve been covering it LIVE through this rAVe NOW microsite for 6-years and it includes free education that earns you InfoComm CTS RU credits, a cutting-edge keynote – including the 2016 events first-and-only presentation delivered totally in 4K – and […]

The 2016 Almo E4 AV Tour Video