Audinate Does AV Networking World at ISE Again

Audinate’s Dante AV Networking World training event at ISE will have a new format this year. They 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 offer Dante Certification training at the event. Dante AV Networking World will […]

Audinate Does AV Networking World at ISE Again

Register for CEDIA Training at ISE in Amsterdam

CEDIA, joint venture partners of Integrated Systems Europe, has announced an extensive education programme for ISE 2017, designed to boost technical skills and help drive business improvements for home technology professionals across the region. ISE 2017 is the number one destination for home technology education in EMEA. Attendees can achieve a huge step forward in […]

Register for CEDIA Training at ISE in Amsterdam

Premier Mounts Hosts Women of InfoComm Event Tomorrow in Southern California

Premier Mounts is hosting the next Women of InfoComm meeting this Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at its headquarters in Fullerton, Calif. These are great events to network with other women in the industry and this week there will be a great guest speaker who will be teaching on personal brand image. Register to […]

Premier Mounts Hosts Women of InfoComm Event Tomorrow in Southern California

Architect Ole Scheeren and Smart Building Conference Kicks Off ISE 2017

Award winning architect Ole Scheeren will present the Integrated Systems Europe Opening Address on 6 Feb., less than 24 hours before the show opens its doors. His speech will provide the culmination to an exciting day of events that will include the Smart Building Conference and the launch of extensive educational programmes delivered by trade […]

Architect Ole Scheeren and Smart Building Conference Kicks Off ISE 2017

InfoComm International Wins Awards from International Association of Exhibitions and Events

InfoComm International was honored with two awards in the International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ (IAEE) Art of the Show competition. IAEE is the global association for the exhibitions and events industry. InfoComm 2016 won in the categories of Show Brand Design/Development and Signage & Decoration for shows over 200,001 net square feet. It also […]

InfoComm International Wins Awards from International Association of Exhibitions and Events

InfoComm to Offer CTS Prep and Testing at ISE 2017, Plus More Than 80 Education Sessions

InfoComm International has announced that the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) study courses and testing will be offered at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2017, Feb. 7-10 at the Amsterdam RAI. In addition, InfoComm will host more than 80 professional development sessions at the show, including a new series of hands-on Application Labs, a selection of half-day […]

InfoComm to Offer CTS Prep and Testing at ISE 2017, Plus More Than 80 Education Sessions

Biamp Systems Adds TesiraLUX Online Certification Training

Biamp Systems now offers online certification training for TesiraLUX, Tessera’s 4K networked video distribution solution. In addition, Biamp has added new webinars covering a variety of topics from “VoIP Basics” and “Troubleshooting 101” to “Designing a Conference Room” and “Logic and Presets in Tesira.” These offerings are part of Biamp’s award-winning training program that’s designed […]

Biamp Systems Adds TesiraLUX Online Certification Training

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Partners With InfoComm to Create AV Technology Program

InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has partnered with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT in Boston to create an AV technology program at the college. Through this partnership with InfoComm, BFIT is offering coursework in AV technology within its Computer Technology Department and is planning to create an associate […]

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Partners With InfoComm to Create AV Technology Program

DSE Opens Registration

DSE 2017, which will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 28-31 (exhibit hall open March 29-30) will offer more than 125 educational opportunities, including 10 pre- and post-show events, eight industry-specific keynotes, 34 general conference sessions, 28 free on-floor workshops, 42 industry vertical roundtable discussion groups, “Brainstorming” meet-ups for individual end-user sectors, and […]

DSE Opens Registration

InfoComm Signs Agreement With Downey Unified School District to Offer AV Education

InfoComm International has signed an agreement with Downey Unified School District in Southern California to offer foundational AV coursework. Downey Unified School District’s high school students will have access to InfoComm’s online course Essentials of AV Technology and the Recognized AV Technologist Certificate Program (RAVT) exam. Students will also have access to the Certified Technology […]

InfoComm Signs Agreement With Downey Unified School District to Offer AV Education

Almo Pro A/V’s E4 AV Tour Heads to Dallas Next Week

Almo Professional A/V is concluding its 2016 E4 AV Tour in Dallas, Texas on October 18. The final event of the year arrives chock-full of InfoComm CTS-accredited courses and workshops, highlighted by a keynote address about 4K, which will be available for live viewing on Facebook. According to Melody Craigmyle, vice president of marketing for […]

Almo Pro A/V’s E4 AV Tour Heads to Dallas Next Week

House of Worship: Mistakes Will Happen

The house of worship market is like any concert venue when it comes to the impact of real-time mistakes in front of a live audience. Years ago, I had a humiliating experience that shaped how I taught church tech teams and later designed audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems. This true story illustrates how a […]

House of Worship: Mistakes Will Happen

Almo Professional A/V Brings Explosion of New Products to E4 Boston on September 23

On Friday, September 23, Almo Professional A/V is bringing its E4 AV Tour to Boston, Mass. for an action-packed day of InfoComm CTS-accredited courses, hands-on workshops and an expansive array of exciting new product demonstrations. “E4 Boston will include the most new products we’ve ever shown in our exhibit hall at one time,” said Melody […]

Almo Professional A/V Brings Explosion of New Products to E4 Boston on September 23

EC and RP Visual Solutions Partner for Los Angeles NitWit Event

Enter the 9th Dimension during the NitWit Nonagon on Sept. 9, 2016. Learn about the latest in display technology, and the best practices for creating large-scale digital Installations. Receive CTS RU credits by attending the seminars, or simply come to network with the local Silicon Beach AV Community. Being held at PennRose Studios in El […]

EC and RP Visual Solutions Partner for Los Angeles NitWit Event

Contracting Staff for Three Months at Churches

In my experience, churches need professional training over time to grow their volunteer tech teams. Selling contracted professional services for extended times helps address this huge need in the house of worship market. On-Site Training for Three Months 1) Mentoring by a Pro — There’s something powerful about being invited and asked to participate in something […]

Contracting Staff for Three Months at Churches

The Church Market for AVL in Two Words — Big Opportunity

Compared to huge government contracts or big commercial deals, the church market may not seem nearly as compelling for manufacturers and systems integrators selling audio, video, and lighting technology. And while there won’t be $50MM dollar AVL deals in the House of Worship space, there also won’t be the massive complexity and low margins of […]

The Church Market for AVL in Two Words — Big Opportunity

InfoComm Partners With Valencia College to Enhance AV Technology Program

InfoComm International has partnered with Valencia College, based in Orlando, Fla., to offer InfoComm coursework within the college’s Entertainment Design and Technology program. The agreement with Valencia College reflects InfoComm’s progress in workforce development for the AV industry. “Workforce development is a major focus for InfoComm and its foundation, the International Communications Industry Foundation (ICIF). […]

InfoComm Partners With Valencia College to Enhance AV Technology Program

NSCA Education Foundation Introduces New Hester Scholarship

The NSCA Education Foundation just announced the establishment of the Hester Scholarship to help attract and recruit veterans to the systems integration industry. At NSCA’s 18th annual Business & Leadership Conference in February in Dallas, Mike and Kiffie Hester made a generous donation of $25,000 to the NSCA Education Foundation. This gift will be used […]

NSCA Education Foundation Introduces New Hester Scholarship

RoseWater Energy Group Brings Integrator Receptions and Trainings Classes to CEDIA 2016

Rosewater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation integrated energy management Hubs, announces their attendance at CEDIA 2016 with an integrator reception and Manufacturer Product Training, with both events highlighting the latest enhancements to the Energy Management HUB. In recent months, RoseWater Energy Group’s Energy Management HUB has received significant updates to enhance customers’ lifestyle and, […]

RoseWater Energy Group Brings Integrator Receptions and Trainings Classes to CEDIA 2016

Voice Control, Kitchen Tech, Internet of Things Among New CEDIA Dallas Panels

CEDIA has shared the line up for a new series of panel sessions that will be offered at CEDIA 2016. Six panels will bring attendees up to speed on key issues in the industry such as partnering with architects, builders and interior designers, the new opportunities 4K Ultra HD brings and how voice control will […]

Voice Control, Kitchen Tech, Internet of Things Among New CEDIA Dallas Panels

Almo ProAV E4 AV Tour Rolls into Boston September 23 and Dallas October 18

Almo Professional A/V today announced the E4 AV Tour will have stops in Boston, MA on September 23 and Dallas, Texas on October 18. Continuing the theme “Experience Your Future Now,” E4 includes all-day training (nearly all is InfoComm CTS RU approved) sessions, hands-on workshops, product and service launches and new manufacturing partners. Due to […]

Almo ProAV E4 AV Tour Rolls into Boston September 23 and Dallas October 18

Aren’t You Coming to Video Wallapalooza?

Last year, Leyard, China’s largest LED manufacturer, acquired Planar and now the company has the largest family of LED displays in the world. At InfoComm 2016, the newly combined company launched the next-generation Leyard TWA Series – a low power, uniquely-designed flat panel LED video wall line. Leyard (and PLANAR) are showing it all off […]

Aren’t You Coming to Video Wallapalooza?

InfoComm Opens Registration for InfoComm Connections New York, Announces Conference Program

After a successful collaboration in 2015, InfoComm Connections New York will again co-locate with the National Association of Broadcaster’s NAB Show New York, Nov. 9-10, 2016, at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. InfoComm organizers have announced an all-new program for Connections New York focused on collaboration, digital signage, education technology and corporate events. Registration […]

InfoComm Opens Registration for InfoComm Connections New York, Announces Conference Program

Just One More Pixel: Pushing the Boundaries of Technology with CTS

When Alan Taylor, CTS, joined UK systems integrator avsnet in early 2015, one of the first things on his mind was to get the company’s 50 or so technical and service staff CTS-certified. Taylor landed the job as senior project manager partly on his qualifications. He already had his InfoComm International AV Technologist and CTS […]

Just One More Pixel: Pushing the Boundaries of Technology with CTS

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Keynote Integrate 2016 Show in Australia

The 2016 version of Integrate, Australia’s version of the ISE show — combining both ProAV and HomeAV into one event — will feature the debut of Gary Kayye’s latest keynote — The Future of AV: It’s Revolutionary, sponsored by Crestron. The show is held 23-25 August, 2016 at the Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park, Sydney Australia. […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Keynote Integrate 2016 Show in Australia

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