BEAVERTON, Oregon — Feb. 18, 2015 — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, will be hosting a speaking session at the 2015 BICSI Winter Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Presented by Michael Frank, mid-Atlantic regional manager for Biamp®, the session titled “When People Hear What You Say: Exploring Great Audio Advancements & Practices in AV Integration” will explore how today’s exciting audio innovations are impacting the delivery of integrated AV solutions. The session will take place onFeb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

In his presentation, Frank will discuss how innovative audio solutions can easily accommodate the increasing requirement to satisfy diverse network protocols such as AVB, CobraNet®, and Dante™. The talk will also explore how to successfully design infrastructures for unified communications (UC) systems by taking advantages of market advances in soft codec options, while explaining how soundscaping can add value to commercial AV installations. In addition, the session will examine case studies, provide a discussion for participants, and review the manufacturer solutions currently available within today’s AV marketplace.

“With the increase of multi-use spaces within our work environments comes the need to accommodate an entirely new range of acoustic and technical challenges,” said Frank. “By looking at the advances in architecture, network infrastructure, and audio innovation that are bringing increased value to AV installation projects, the presentation will show integrators the key points of designing systems that leverage the benefits of more impactful sound.”

With more than 20 years of AV experience serving in a variety of positions, Frank brings a unique and broad perspective to the industry. Positions prior to his role with Biamp include regional manager, consultant, marketing development liaison, and vice president of sales and marketing. He also serves as a lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and is certified as an InfoComm International CTS (Certified Technology Specialist).

More information about BICSE 2015 is available at www.bicsi.org/winter/2015/default.aspx.