Barco has a new audio system for simulation. The AudioCue is a solution that adds high-quality and precise audio cues to simulation systems. Barco says the precise audio cues allow trainees to pinpoint objects and occurrences before they are within visual range, greatly contributing to faster decision-making and a trained, educated reaction pattern when a situation is at its most critical […]

NSCA has announced the date and location of its second Pivot to Profit event. This two-day conference helps integrators get the right processes, technology, metrics, and best practices in place to create lucrative new business pathways that increase revenue. Pivot to Profit takes place on Sept. 28-29, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Chicago O’Hare. Integrators will […]

QSC has just launched of its new online training platform. QSC says the site offers several new features to help improve the end user experience and make learning simpler for the company’s award-winning training programs. The launch coincides with the release of Q-SYS Level 1 Training in German and French, adding to the existing English, Spanish and Mandarin versions. The platform also provides training on the QSC TouchMix digital […]

InfoComm International announced today the release of the updated standard Audio Coverage Uniformity (ACU) in Listener Areas (ANSI/INFOCOMM A102.01:2017). With advancements in technology and continual audio coverage problems, it was important to produce an updated version of the ACU standard, which was first released in 2009. Although the original ACU standard was designed for audio coverage in enclosed environments, the 2017 version expands to […]

To help AV professionals develop the key skills needed to better understand best practices for installing Dante audio networks, Audinate is introducing its new advanced Level 3 Dante Certification Training program. The new training curriculum launched at the Dante AV Networking World event, will be held the day before the InfoComm 2017 exhibition on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando. The new in-depth Advanced Track will feature the following sessions: Advanced Dante […]

Power amplifier manufacturer Powersoft [InfoComm Booth 5871] will not only once again demonstrate their suite of power amplification products on the show floor at this year’s InfoComm show, but the company has announced that it will provide attendees with an opportunity to earn certification renewal credits while learning how to easily design and specify fixed […]

Biamp Systems has revamped its entire education program in the ProAV industry. The company is transitioning its individual product platform certification to an online format, enabling integrators, systems designers and end users. Biamp is also adding a new category of in-person training. This session — The Biamp AV Lab — provides in-depth, hands-on training for the Tesira audio and video platform. […]

Insight Media, the organizers of the annual Display Summit conference, announced today that the event will now expand its focus and move the date one week further out to October 4-5, 2017. The location remains the same; the Rockwell Collins facility in Sterling, Va. “The expanded focus is best described as Immersive Displays,” noted Chris Chinnock, founder of Insight Media. […]

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Symco Philadelphia Technology Showcase. This isn’t my first time talking about how I find industry shows to be valuable, but as I walked around yesterday it really solidified the fact that regional shows are getting better and better. Let me explain. How Regional Shows Have Gotten Better […]

If you want to learn everything you need to know to specify, design or sell systems with 4K displays, projectors, signal routing or cabling, you should hurry (as space is VERY LIMITED) and sign up for my 4K educational session at InfoComm in Orlando. Being held on Thursday, June 15th at 10:30 a.m, the 1.5 […]

At InfoComm 2017 (Orlando, June 14-16), founding members of the SDVoE Alliance will present a series of training sessions focusing on Ethernet as the transport for AV signals in professional AV environments and the ecosystem around the SDVoE platform which allows software to define AV applications. “Education is a central mission of the SDVoE Alliance and it’s […]

InfoComm China 2017 completed its three-day run at the China National Convention Centre on April 14, registering marked growth in every aspect of the show. Attendance at the three-day exhibition registered a record 20.3-percent increase compared to 2016, with total visitor count clocked at 32,074.  Another measure of the success of the show was the record number of exhibitors. […]

Almo Pro A/V is taking care of its expanding West Coast partnerships by bringing the E4 AV Tour, its traveling education/training, networking and tradeshow event, to San Jose on April 19 and Irvine on Oct. 3. At the same time, Almo has opened a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Reno, Nev. According to Melody Craigmyle, vice president of marketing for […]

NEC Display Solutions and its partners will present the NEC Solutions Showcase, a “collaboration of expertise and innovation to deliver fully integrated, readily-deployable solutions.” Located in London WC1, the Showcase is a networking opportunity as the AV and digital signage community comes together on 17-18 May at Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1. Driving new opportunities in digital signage and collaboration, […]

  Insight Media will support the 2017 Training & Simulation Display Summit on Sept. 27-28, 2017, at the Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions facility in Sterling, Va. The event will focus on the latest visual display and pipeline technologies for training and simulation, including advancements in augmented, virtual and mixed reality. As the event host and sponsor, […]

IMCCA, in partnership with InfoComm International, will host a day of Emerging Trends education on Tues., June 13, 2017, at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Fla. This special day of insights into the future of the UC and Collaboration industry, held prior to the opening of InfoComm 2017, will feature the inaugural group of Emerging Technology Fellows, experts […]

Digital Signage Summit Europe, a business strategy conference for Digital Signage and Digital out of Home professionals, is expanding its reach and influence with the announcement of an ambitious development plan for its next two-day event. The 11th edition of DSS Europe will make its debut in the prestigious ICM — Internationales Congress Center München […]

I was honored to be the Luncheon Keynote Speaker at the AVI LIVE 2017 show yesterday in Cincinnati, Ohio, yesterday. And, it was incredible. Everything about it! The branding, the education, the atmosphere, the venue, the vendors, the customers, the food — well, OK, the food was decent, but the rest was awesome. The Branding: AVI Systems founded in […]

rAVe founder Gary Kayye will give the welcome address at the UBTech conference, held in Orlando, Fla. at the Omni ChampionsGate Junst 14-16, just prior to InfoComm 2017. Kayye will speak about the arrival of The Digital Canvas in higher education and the new opportunities presented by 4K in flat-panels and projection. He will also […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Almo’s E4 AV Tour is back! The AV industry’s favorite distributor roadshow kicks off 2017 in the Chicago area next month (March 22nd) at the Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center and in April in San Jose, California at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose — and this year’s event has a lot of […]

Registration for InfoComm 2017 is officially open at infocommshow.org. InfoComm 2017, taking place June 10-16 (exhibits: June 14-16). In addition to Emerging Trends Day, InfoComm 2017 will feature a new Center Stage, located on the exhibit floor, where AV industry thought leaders will showcase case studies and real-world AV solutions to customers’ enterprise technology challenges. […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Leyard and Planar’s 2017 Product Tour starts in Los Angeles, moves to Dallas and then finishes up in Washington DC this and next month — space is limited so you need to register ASAP! The LED video wall market is exploding and, if you aren’t already specifying them, you will […]

InfoComm International will host a day of emerging trends education on Tuesday, June 13, the day before the InfoComm 2017 show floor opens at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The special day of insight into the future of the AV industry will feature the inaugural class of Emerging Trends Fellows- experts chosen for their knowledge of a […]

CEDIA and InfoComm are combining forces at ISE 2017 to produce a joint conference designed to tackle the hot topic of cybersecurity. The conference is designed for integrators, consultants and end users who are keen to learn how best to protect networked AV systems against growing threats. “With AV systems now forming part of the […]

CEDIA today announced that it has sold ownership of the CEDIA show (the actual trade show) to Emerald Expositions, the largest B2B trade show operator in the United States. CEDIA will continue to be deeply involved in the show, working hand-in-hand with Emerald on overall show direction, as well as retaining control and ownership of […]

CEDIA is set to host more than 30 high quality training sessions over the four days of the event, so it will be the perfect time and place for visitors to increase their knowledge and skills and learn how to improve their business for the years ahead. CEDIA’s ISE Training Programme is full of content, […]

InfoComm International will deliver five conferences at ISE 2017 to explore important industry topics in depth. Each will include expert guest speakers sharing their insights and a panel discussion. For the first time, ISE attendees will be able to access any and all InfoComm education sessions using one pass. Highlights include Cybersecurity: How to Help […]

At ISE 2017 (Amsterdam, February 7-10), members of AptoVision’s executive team will present four sessions on various aspects of software-defined video over Ethernet (SDVoE) technology in the InfoComm Commercial Solutions Theatre in Hall 8, on stand 8-D360. The sessions are free for all attendees. Video quality vs. latency vs. bandwidth: pick the best codec for […]

Take a look inside to see what InfoComm’s faculty of AV experts and maverick curriculum developers came up with this year, including a sneak peek of a new microcredential program that will teach and verify basic installation skills. You’ll also discover stories from your peers about their AV challenges and how they got help from […]

BrightSign is offering four different training sessions on Wed., 8 Feb., 2017 during ISE to cover a wide range of topics. The morning sessions are introductory, while the afternoon sessions cover advanced topics. Register using the link below. If you would like to attend multiple sessions, please register separately for each. Each training session will […]

Audinate announced that it is running its Certification Program as part of this year’s Dante AV Networking World for ISE 2017. Now in its seventh year, AV Networking World showcases the benefits of audio networking for commercial installation. The program includes training for new and advanced Dante users, a general session covering emerging trends pertinent […]

To prepare for the future trends in the house of worship market as it pertains to Audio/Video/Lighting (AVL) technology, one must glean insights from the past. There may be no better way to do that than to survey the technical staff of churches actively involved in AVL technical production, which was done earlier in 2016 […]