Many of you reading this have your CTS, the gold standard for certifications in the pro AV industry, as well as other designations specific to the rental and staging market, or project management, for example. Today, Scott Tiner, a tech manager at Bates College in Maine,
asks if certifications really matter, and why. Scott is an end user, so you may be particularly interested in his thoughts on certifications and if it’s worthwhile when he’s looking for partners.
We also have
another view, from an analyst at Futuresource Consulting, on Biamp
purchasing the parent company of Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio. There have been
numerous acquisitions this year for both manufacturers and integrators, but this is a significant one.
We’ll also be attending the Integrate show in Australia again this year. You can see all our coverage
from last year here. You can also follow along
on our social media accounts, as always. If you’ll be there, be sure to give us a shout!