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Back to Top InfoComm is OPEN for Registration! Corporations, government agencies and educational, healthcare and religious institutions around the world are coming to see the newest ProAV technology at InfoComm 2010. The leading commercial audiovisual systems marketplace, InfoComm 2010 will showcase integrated display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage and communications system solutions, June 9-11, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Although InfoComm is large, it is easy to navigate, thanks to pavilions that bring together like technologies. 3D, Audio, Digital Signage, Lighting & Staging, and United Collaborative Conferencing are just a few of the pavilions featuring integrated solutions from innovative manufacturers. Many products and special exhibits on the Show floor can only be seen at InfoComm. A new Test & Measurement Pavilion will showcase manufacturers of hardware and software tools used in the design and testing of audiovisual systems. Demonstrations will show these devices being used to verify InfoComm Performance Standards.
InfoComm 2010 will also feature new special exhibits addressing sustainability, 3D technology and camera production. Audio demo rooms, rigging and staging demonstrations, the Digital Signage Application Showcase, the Systems Programming & GUI Design Gallery and the Technologies for Worship Pavilion are all returning to the Show.
To register now, go to: http://www.infocommshow.org/infocomm2010/public/enter.aspx Back to Top InfoComm Says ProAV Market to be $91 Billion by 2012 A new study is projecting that audiovisual products and services will become a $91 billion global industry by 2012. The 2010 InfoComm Global AV Market Definition and Strategy Study, conducted by Acclaro Growth Partners on behalf of InfoComm International, is the first worldwide study of its kind aimed at sizing the commercial AV industry.
The growth of digital signage, videoconferencing, and command and control facilities resulted in an eight percent compound annual growth in demand for AV products and services between 2006 and 2009. Despite a troubling economic environment in 2009, spending on AV goods and services did not contract. The study finds that the audiovisual industry was a $68 billion a year industry in 2009. A compound annual growth rate of 10 percent is projected for the three-year period from 2009 to 2012.
The fastest growing product categories are displays, AV conferencing equipment, streaming media and webcasting, wireless connections and software. There is also an increasing demand for directional and cone speakers in digital signage applications, designed to create an immersive experience for the consumer.
To buy the 2010 InfoComm Global AV Market Definition and Strategy Study go to: http://eservices.infocomm.org/site/vision_productsearch.asp Back to Top CEA Says CE Market Will Grow to $165 Billion in 2010 According to the Consumer Electronics Association’s Tom Edwards, the consumer electronics industry is expected to generate more than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues this year, a slight increase from 2009. The CE industry will see positive revenue growth in 2010 after a revenue decline in 2009.
CEA also says that sales of computers are expected to be a bright spot in 2010 as well since the category continues to be driven by the popularity of netbooks. Blu-ray players will continue to grow after a strong 2009 with Blu-ray unit sales rising 155 percent, generating more than $1 billion in revenue.
The television market has increased as consumers made the transition to high-definition flat panel sets. Unit sales will climb to more than 37 million in 2010 but price drops will cause display revenue to decline slightly to $22 billion.
The 2013 Industry Forecast has been updated this month and shows annual unit and dollar sales for key CE categories. This Forecast is the consensus of participating manufacturers and retailers, and is available for purchase at: http://www.ce.org/
The U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecast 2005-2010 is published twice a year in January and July. Consumer Electronics Association members may obtain this report at the CE.org website in the “Members Only” section. Back to Top Synnex Announces Spring VARNEX Conference Dates Varnex was launched to become a powerful and exclusive peer-to-peer network – comprised of SYNNEX’s premier SMB VARs and vendor sponsors, as well as key SYNNEX executives and internal business resources. To ensure Varnex can maintain the right blend of participants who deliver the highest standard of service to the channel and commitment to the community, SYNNEX welcomes Varnex members who meet the following criteria:
ProAV Business Focus:
• Selling to the SMB market (10-1000 employees)
• More than 50 percent of business must be derived from SMB sales
• A regional focus (no national geographic coverage)
• A “holistic solution provider” with vertical and technology specialization
Synnex's Annual Spring Varnex show will be in Orlando, FL on April 11-14, 2010. If you're interested in attending or becomming a Varnex reseller for Synnex, go to: http://ec.synnex.com/varnexlogin/index.html Back to Top projectiondesign Releases Unique Remote-Lamp Projector projectiondesign has launched a very interesting projector that actually remotely locates the lamp source away from the projector itself. Designed for environments where you need a totally encapsulated projection design (vent-less projector for harsh environments), the single-chip DLP-based FR12 is an SXGA+ resolution (1400×1050) that’s spec’d to be brighter than 3000 ANSI lumens – but in this case, the lamp is actually remotely located away from the projector itself (up to 100 feet away) in a 3U rack mountable enclosure.
The FR12 was launched at ISE and isn’t on projectiondesign’s website yet, but when it is, it will be here: http://www.projectiondesign.com/Default.asp?CatID=1070 Back to Top Casio Claims World's First Mercury-Free High-Brightness Projectors At CES, Casio announced that it has created a mercury-free laser and LED hybrid light source, capable of high-brightness projection for use in the next-generation projectors the company has developed under its “clean & green” concept. Casio is releasing a line of GREEN SLIM projectors with the new light source, introducing the world’s first mercury-free high-brightness data projectors.
How? Well, according to Casio, they have achieved this high brightness by combining a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED. Casio has achieved a high output of green light, which has been considered difficult with conventional semiconductor light sources, by very efficiently converting blue laser light into green light, using the fluorescent element. The high-brightness light of 2,000 or more lumens was then attained by projecting blue laser light, green light converted from blue laser light with the fluorescent element, and light emitted by a red LED through a DLP chip onto the screen.
Use of the laser and LED hybrid light source makes Casio’s GREEN SLIM projectors the world’s first data projectors bright enough (2,000-3,000 lumens) for projection in a well lit room without using a high-pressure mercury lamp.
At CES Casio actually showed nine different models of 2000-3000 ANSI lumen GREEN SLIM projectors; however, the only one that’s realistically going to ever be used in the home theater market would be the XJ-A240, a 2500 ANSI lumen 1280×800 projector – but even that is a stretch as it’s only 720p at best. However, we bring you this news story to alert you to this new technological break-through as you are likely to see more LED-based laser projectors.
If you want to understand the technology in detail, you’re out of luck as Casio doesn’t have a whitepaper on the subject yet. In the meantime, go read this release from Casio Japan: http://www.casio.co.uk/News/Casio_Releases_Worlds_First_Mercury_Free_High-Brightness_Projectors/ Back to Top Christie Launches LX505 and LX605 Projectors at ISE Show Christie has announced the launch of two new projectors, the Christie LX505 and Christie LX605. Targeted at the ProAV market, both projectors offer the latest in LCD technology enhancements including what Christie calls 3D Keystone technology – a new four-corner geometry correction function for versatility in projector placement and easy display set-up. In addition to 3D keystone technology, the projectors feature motorized lens shift, focus and zoom, and come with a suite of high performance lenses that can be switched with a one-button lens release – and they’re networkable.
The Christie LX505 is spec’d as a 5000-lumen 3LCD projector aimed at higher education, fixed installation, and houses of worship markets. Using inorganic 3LCD panels that provides an improved contrast ratio and 10-bit image processing, the LX505 includes a 13,000-hour maintenance free AutoFilter and an easy access top-loading lamp that makes lamp changes fast and easy, as well as built-in networking capabilities allow for better troubleshooting.
The light-colored chassis of the Christie LX505 enables it to almost blend in with ceiling tiles.
The Christie LX605 is spec’d as a 6000-lumen projector also designed for the ProAV market but in this case, it’s a 3LCD projector for medium-to large size venues. The Christie LX605 is equipped with the same feature-set as the Christie LX505 but with 6000 lumens.
Both projectors are XGA resolution (1024×768) and have 3000-hour lamps.
To learn more about the LX605, go here: http://www.christiedigital.com/AMEN/Products/ChristieLX605.htm
To learn more about the LX505, go here: http://www.christiedigital.com/AMEN/Products/ChristieLX505.htm Back to Top A Real Application of Holographic Projection Debuts A company called Light Blue Optics was at CES showing some cool holographic applications – real-world applications. HLP, or Holographic Laser Projection, is a totally new projection technology that allows images to be projected on any surface. Watch this video: http://lightblueoptics.com/technology/holographic-laser-projection/
OK, now that you’ve seen their technology, check out the applications they had at CES (our favorite is projected menus on table surfaces in restaurants): http://lightblueoptics.com/products/light-touch/
This is a very cool technology that WILL have an impact on our market, soon! Get familiar with them!
Their contact information is: http://lightblueoptics.com/about-us/ Back to Top Sanyo Launches Short-Throw Projector SANYO launched a new ultra short-focus projector model, LP-WL2500, scheduled to ship in July. The 230-watt, 2500 ANSI lumen LP-WL2500 projector is a WXGA (1280×768) resolution 3LCD projector that, from 33 inches, can project an 80-inch-wide image. Of course, like almost every Sanyo projector, it’s networkable, has both VGA and HDMI inputs and uses a spec’d 4000-hour lamp.
To learn more, go to: http://sanyo.com/news/2010/01/28-1.html
Back to Top Mitsubishi Demos 155" OLED at ISE Show Mitsubishi is hoping OLED can revolutionize its indoor commercial display business. Promoted as the world’s first scalable OLED screen technology, the system was revealed last October in Tokyo. Using its own driver electronics, Mitsubishi’s OLED features display modules that can connect with each other to form larger displays (almost any size and shape – they say even curves). Mitsubishi is touting it as "the next generation of indoor digital signage displays."
At ISE, they put the display together to make a 149” OLED. Unlike conventional LED systems, the OLED's slim, lightweight construction means large screens can be installed on virtually any building surface. With a light output of 1500cd/m², Mitsubishi claims the production model will be several times brighter than an average LCD display, making it suitable for indoor applications in relatively brightly-lit areas – not for outdoor applications, however).
If you want to see it in action, go here: http://www.oled-display.net/mitsubishi-show-155-inch-oled-tv-consists-of-720-10-centimeter-square-panels Back to Top Crestron Ships Prodigy Processor Crestron’s PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier for the Prodigy control system is designed to provide audio to multiple rooms. Designed for the Prodigy line of “affordable” control solutions, the PAMP-4X100 delivers six stereo sources to four rooms at 50 watts per channel, and can be expanded up to 12 rooms. Room volume control and source selection are available from the front panel, a PTL4 touch-panel, PLX2 handheld remote, wired or wireless audio keypads, iPhone or iPod touch.
You can learn more about the Prodigy line at: http://www.crestron.com/prodigy Back to Top Juniper Networks, Polycom Partner to "Improve Experience" of VTC Last week, Juniper Networks and Polycom announced an alliance focused on improving the reliability, cost-effectiveness and quality of the customer experience for telepresence and video conferencing services. Anchored by dynamic signaling between the Juniper network resource control platform and the Polycom video call control system, the joint managed video services solution will reduce total capital expense and ongoing operating and maintenance costs and requirements, while improving the delivery and manageability of visual communications.
Scheduled for release in mid 2010, the alliance will deliver an intelligent service provider solution that enables assured-quality managed video services over a converged network. As the industry's first "conferencing-aware" network solution, it will help drive costs out of the delivery of high-value telepresence and comprehensive video conferencing managed services by allowing service providers to maximize the capabilities of their existing network. Implementing a single-network solution is a significantly more scalable and profitable model for service providers compared to the current overlay network model for supporting telepresence and video conferencing services.
The solution will combine high-performance network infrastructure systems from Juniper with industry-leading telepresence and video conferencing systems from Polycom. Specifically, it includes the Junos Space network application platform and its subscriber suite that includes policy and identity services, the MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers, and SRX Series Services Gateways with integrated routing and security for streamlined enterprise connectivity. Key Polycom components include Polycom telepresence systems and visual communication infrastructure products, including the Polycom Distributed Media Application (DMA) that centralizes call control and provides further failover redundancy.
Want more details? Go to: http://www.polycom.com/products/telepresence_video/index.html Back to Top AMX Launches New Digital Signage Player at ISE Dubbed the IS-SPX-1000, AMX's new digital signage player is a flash-based server with an embedded web server (metric collection capable) with HDMI and VGA outputs (generating only 2 watts of power). Supporting every imaginable file format including JPG, MPG, H.264 and WMV files, the SPX-1000 has two simultaneous computer-video outputs and support both embedded and streaming content.
To learn more, go to: http://amx.com/products/IS-SPX-1000.asp Back to Top :3C! vidision Rolls Out Unique Conferencing Solutions at ISE 2010 A sleek and innovative projection solution for small meeting rooms and a versatile, high-capacity media conferencing switch are among new products being introduced this week at Europe’s largest AV and systems show by Austrian computing solutions firm, :3C! vidision.
The Bene P2 MediaCredenza is actually a sleek, shallow-depth office furniture unit that contains an ultra short-throw, wide-angle lens projector capable of driving large presentations on a wall immediately behind a unit. The integrated projector drives a 2700 ANSI lumens (specification), bright enough for almost any office lighting challenge, and supports picture sizes up to 63-inches x 47-inches.
All the MediaRoom Conferencing Systems can be controlled by any W-LAN-enabled device – such as :3C!-supplied 7" or 9" Atom-based Tablets, iPhone, Google Nexus One smart phones or even the coming Apple iPad. The user software can be adapted so personal presets or complex functions – including lighting, shades, screens, lifts, displays, projectors and climate control – can all be selected with a single touch of a virtual "presentation-on" button.
To learn more, go to: http://vidision.com/index.php?id=1 Back to Top Extron Launches WallVault for Education Market Extron has launched WallVault Systems, a family of complete, centralized A/V switching and control systems designed for use with wall-mounted, short-throw projectors and flat panel displays. According to Extron, these are easy-to-use, easy-to-install, economical classroom A/V systems use twisted pair technology for transmitting signals and include network connectivity for Web-based asset management, monitoring, and control. WallVault Systems take their name from the unique WMK 100 Wall Mount Kit that securely mounts and conceals system components on the wall.
WallVault Systems include all the necessary audio and video switching, audio amplification, system control, source connectivity, speakers, mounting hardware, and cabling needed for a complete classroom A/V system. All that remains is to add a video projector, screen or flat panel display, and sources.
For complete specs, go to: http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=wallvault&s=0 Back to Top Da-Lite Adds iPod Dock to Lectern Line Da-Lite has added an iPod dock accessory to its line of Oravisual Lecterns. With the development of new presentation software specifically for the iPod, the iPod and iPhone are now commonly used as the source for presentation materials. Da-Lite is accommodating by offering a universal dock accessory that is recessed into the reading surface of any Da-Lite lectern. The dock comes standard with a remote control and a cable, which includes composite audio video output, USB and a wall outlet adaptor for the USB. Adaptor plates are also included to accommodate various iPod and iPhone models and generations.
To see it for yourself, go to: http://www.da-lite.com/products/index.php?cID=17 Back to Top ILS Launches New Lectern Aimed at the Classroom Adding custom configurability for system integrators, the ILS24HX is capable of managing a 22” diagonal touch screen, a separate touch panel for control systems, a confidence monitor or teleprompter and up to a 5” panel area for AMX, Crestron and Extron wall/podium integration systems. The system is the Swiss army knife of lecterns and you can actually lock up the system or roll it into a closet. It includes an electrical lift and tilt mechanism that allows users to find the best position (ADA compliant), and 12U of rack space is available to manage all the AV and IT gear needed for the lectern.
Check it out at: http://www.intelligentlecterns.com/ Back to Top Barco Launches PlusPAK At ISE, Barco announced the introduction of PlusPAK for the FSN Series multi-format switcher. Designed for what Barco says is “the flexibility and agility needed in the events industry,” PlusPAK is a new hardware and software suite comprised of four components — a new Universal Output Card (UOC), the system's new Multiviewer (MVR), a Digital Video Effects Card (DVE) and new software capable of controlling 2.5 M/E's from the compact FSN-150 Controller.
The first component in PlusPAK is the plug-in UOC, a dual-channel Athena scaler card that enables any assigned Aux bus to output DVI, analog or SMPTE SDI signals at any format, regardless of the switcher's native resolution. Each UOC has two independent channels, and up to three can be installed for a total of six scaled outputs. With the ability to output digital and analog simultaneously, users can select from a standard list of output formats, or create custom formats. In practice, the UOC enables customers to route video to projectors, monitors, servers and even the client's VHS deck — without format restriction.
For more information, you can download the spec sheet here: http://www.barco.com/projection_systems/downloads/FSN_Series_Jan10_LR.pdf Back to Top Extron Debuts Cat5e-Based USB Extender Yesterday, Extron showed a Cat5e-based USB Extender, a two-piece transmitter and receiver set for extending USB up to 450 feet (135 meters) on a single, standard CAT 5/5e/6 or CAT 7 cable. The USB Extender is compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 and includes a four-port hub supporting simultaneous connection of up to four USB devices. The USB Extender is ideal for use in applications utilizing the Extron Annotator and remote touch screen displays, as well as for applications that require the remote location of USB peripherals such as interactive whiteboards, keyboards, mice, and other HID-human input devices. It can also be used with USB 2.0 peripherals that require high data transfer speeds, including webcams and document scanners as well as thumb drives and other mass storage devices.
For integration flexibility, the USB Extender is housed in a compact 1", quarter rack width metal enclosure. External universal power supplies are provided for both the receiver and transmitter. The transmitter can also be powered directly from the USB host port.
For details on the USB Extender, go to: http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=usbextender&s=0 Back to Top Crestron Launches XPanel for Mac Now available, Crestron XPanel for Mac enables anyone to access and control Crestron systems from any connected Mac computer or laptop. XPanel for Mac transforms an iMac or MacBook into a virtual touch panel – saving you a LOT of money.
Crestron says XPanel for Mac replicates the Crestron touch panel experience on a computer screen, so a client can remotely check to see if lights were left on and turn them off, or arm/disarm the security system from any location. System managers can take control of a classroom and help an instructor get a presentation up and running quickly, without physically going to the room.
For all Crestron dealers and partners, XPanel for Mac is a free application available for download from the Crestron website at: http://www.crestron.com/ Back to Top Elite Screens Intros Slow Retraction Mechanism Elite Screens is introducing a new line of manually operated projection screens that have a Slow Retraction Mechanism (SRM). Elite says it is an added feature that enhances product longevity, safety and convenience of use.
The Manual SRM is a new concept in a well established (some may even say hackneyed) but popularly used product line from all screen manufacturers. The aptly-named Slow Retracting Mechanism that permits the screen to retract slowly back into its casing without being assisted by the presenter. Traditional manual projection screens have a spring-loaded that will retract the projection surface so quickly that the force of its return may actually knock the entire unit off of its installation if not properly secured. This risk is eliminated with the added SRM safety feature. Additional features include its auto-locking mechanism for variable height settings, black masking borders, MaxWhite (1.1 gain matte white) with wide diffusion uniformity, lanyard for convenient operation and a versatile end cap design that accommodates both wall and ceiling installations.
To learn more about Elite’s SRM, go to: http://www.elitescreens.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=381&catid=2&Itemid=15&lang=en Back to Top InfoComm Offers New AV Certificate Program InfoComm has released a new certificate program aimed at recognizing those who have demonstrated basic competency in the audiovisual field. The InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist certificate program allows employers to verify the basic level of entry-level AV personnel, while providing industry newcomers and non-technical personnel a way to showcase what they have learned.
To earn a certificate, AV professionals must score 80 percent or above on a new, online test which is taken at the desktop, not at a testing center. Content for the test is based entirely on the newly updated course, Essentials of AV Technology Online. "We are debuting the InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist certificate program to bridge the gap between those just starting in the industry and InfoComm's rigorous Certified Technology Specialist program," said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., InfoComm Executive Director and CEO. "AV employers need a way to quickly train and assess new hires, and this new program provides a way to establish basic AV competency. It is our hope that as AV professionals who secure this certificate gain more experience they will develop into candidates for the more demanding CTS® program that is accredited by ANSI to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard."
The hour-long test costs $150 for members and $200 for non-members. The fee includes the opportunity to take the online test three times in a 30-day period. Essentials of AV Technology Online costs $99 for members, $150 for non-members. Members can use InfoComm EduBucks to pay for the full cost of the Essentials of AV Technology Online course, but not for the test.
To learn more about the program, visit www.infocomm.org/avtechnologist Back to Top NSCA's Business Conference Less Than a Month Away NSCA's 2010 Business & Leadership Conference is less than one month away — February 25-27. This event is essential to your business and the challenges faced everyday, from recurring revenue, costs of employee benefits, and labor and prevailing wages. This is the only industry-specific event designed to help systems integrators and contractors learn from experts and professionals who have excelled through changing business conditions and tough economies. The reality of conducting business has changed; have you?
Breakout sessions include:
• Brand Building: A Workshop for Companies Wanting To Grow
• Business Case Study: Krispy Kreme Franchise Follies
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don't Book Review
Check it out here: http://www.nsca.org/blc/Register.html Back to Top InfoComm Names 2010 Leadership Development Committee InfoComm International has announced its 10-member Leadership Development Committee (LDC) for 2010. The volunteers are Jay Rogina, CTS, Spinitar, Chairman; Tom Stimson, CTS, The Stimson Group; Jim Ford, PE, Ford Audio Video; Greg Jeffreys, Paradigm Audio Visual Ltd.; Ron Camden, Biamp Systems; Frank M. Culotta, CTS, Symco, Inc.; Lee Dodson, Premier Mounts; Craig Janssen, LEED AP, Acoustic Dimensions; Craig Park, Leo A. Daly; Scott Walker, CTS-D, LEED AP, Waveguide Consulting, Inc.
The LDC reports to the Board of Directors and with staff help cultivates future officers, council chairs, volunteers and other leaders to serve the association. The LDC also selects invitees for the InfoComm 100, who meet annually to identify issues and strategies shaping the future of the AV industry and InfoComm's role. The LDC consists of InfoComm's immediate past-President, current President, President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, three members elected to three-year terms by InfoComm membership and three members appointed to one-year terms by the Chairman of the Leadership Development Committee.
Back to Top News from DisplayMate, AVW-TELAV, Wolf Cinema… Applied Visual Communications, Inc. of Herndon, VA is expanding into a larger facility after a 100 percent growth in staff over the last 12 months… Dr. Ray Soneira of DisplayMate has started a Twitter account to clear up common display technology misconceptions. Find it at http://www.twitter.com/DisplayMate… Scala is exhibiting its new Scala Release 5.1 software supporting Windows 7 at ISE 2010, going on now in Amsterdam… AVW-TELAV now has LEED AP on staff… Middle Atlantic has promoted Craig Decker to director of customer and sales resources… NSCA has released a new Market Intelligence Briefing Report called Recurring Revenue — Selling Service in the Commercial Electronic Systems Industry. Click here to download the report… Wolf Cinema has appointed Jim McGall as director of sales… Digital Projection has added Mark Stephens as a sernios applications specialist… NetStreams, now owned by ClearOne, has announced the release of its new DigiLinX Applicaiton Suite… Digital Projection has been chosen as the official provider of video projection for the Sundance Film Festival for the 12th year. Back to Top For all you REGULAR readers of rAVe ProAV Edition out there, hopefully you enjoyed another opinion-packed issue! For those of you NEW to rAVe, you just read how we are — we are 100% opinionated. We not only report the news and new product stories of the ProAV industry, but we stuff the articles full of our opinions. That may include (but is not limited to) whether or not the product is even worth looking at, challenging the manufacturers on their specifications, calling a marketing-spec bluff and suggesting ways integrators market their products better. But, one thing is for sure, we are NOT a trade publication that gets paid for running editorial or product stories. Traditional trade publications get paid to run product stories — that's why you see what you see in most of the pubs out there. We are different: we run what we want to run and NO ONE is going to pay us to write anything good (or bad). Don't like us, then go away — unsubscribe! Just use the link below. To send me feedback, don't reply to this newsletter – instead, write directly to me at gary@ravepubs.com or for editorial ideas: Editor-in-Chief Sara Abrons at sara@ravepubs.com A little about me: I graduated from Journalism School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where I am adjunct faculty). I've been in the AV-industry since 1987 where I started with Extron and eventually moved to AMX. So, I guess I am an industry veteran (although I don't think I am that old). I have been an opinionated columnist for a number of industry publications and in the late 1990s I started the widely read KNews eNewsletter (the first in the AV market) and also created the model for and was co-founder of AV Avenue – which is now known as InfoComm IQ. rAVe Publications has been around since 2003, when we launched our original newsletter, rAVe ProAV Edition. Everything we publish is Opt-in — we spam NO ONE! rAVe ProAV Edition is our flagship ePublication with what we believe is a reach of virtually everyone in the ProAV market. rAVe HomeAV Edition, co-published with CEDIA and launched in February 2004, is, by far, the largest ePub in the HomeAV market (we blow away ANY other Publication in the high-end home AV market. We added rAVe Rental [and Staging] in November 2007, rAVe ED [Education] in May 2008 and then rAVe DS [Digital Signage] in January 2009. You can subscribe to any of those publication or see ALL our archives by going to: https://www.ravepubs.com To read more about my background, our team, and what we do, go to https://www.ravepubs.com Back to Top Copyright 2010 – rAVe [Publications] – All rights reserved – All rights reserved. For reprint policies, contact rAVe [Publications], 210 Old Barn Ln. – Chapel Hill, NC 27517 – (919) 969-7501. Email:sara@ravepubs.com
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