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Press Release: CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Forum Sold Out |
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 |
 Sellout of the Third-Annual Event Indicates Interest in Building Relationships Across Industry Lines, Increasing Profitability
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) is pleased to announce that the 2008 Electronic Lifestyles® Forum is officially sold out. This popular event is scheduled for April 30 – May 2 in Dallas, Texas at the Adolphus Hotel. In its third year, the Electronic Lifestyles® Forum has generated excitement throughout the four industries it brings together—architects, builders, interior designers and electronic systems contractors. Those lucky enough to have registered early will have access to CEDIA’s all-new Registered Outreach Instructor Train the Trainer course, powerful keynote speakers, an experts panel and round-table discussions that will foster cross-industry relationships and increase profitability on all ends. “The response to this event has been great across the board,” said Peter Cook, Chairman of the 2008 Electronic Lifestyles® Forum.
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Press Release: Crestron® Introduces New CEN-UPS1250 Power Conditioner |
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008 |
  New Network UPS features intelligent monitoring and control functionality for reliable commercial and home automation applications
Designed to protect and monitor any fully integrated system, Crestron® today introduced its new CEN-UPS1250: an intelligent, uninterruptible power supply and power conditioner. Designed to seamlessly integrate with award-winning Crestron RoomView® Software and any 2-Series control system, the new CEN-UPS1250 is a reliable backup power solution with the ability to monitor conditions such as power line integrity, rack temperature and backup battery life, and report status locally, via a touchpanel, via RoomView to a help desk operator, or even via automatic emails to selected individuals.
Ideal for use with control systems, media servers, video displays and other vital components, the CEN-UPS1250 instantly transfers power to battery backup in the event of power failure while also protecting components from power spikes, ensuring that data and system settings are not lost and that presentations or other mission critical operations are not interrupted. This monitoring and reporting functionality of the CEN-UPS1250 allows integrators to optimize system performance, eliminate problems caused by power fluctuations, such as reduced lamp life and plasma failure, and afford a superior level of system control in any scenario.
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Press Release: Gefen Adapter Gives HD Access Through USB Port |
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
 A new USB to DVI Graphics Adapter from Gefen offers a handy way to connect additional displays to all Windows XP and Vista operating systems available today, and now for Mac OS X as well.
This tiny adapter allows a plug and play connection of a DVI or VGA display to any USB 2.0 port so you can add digital video displays or projectors to your laptop and personal computer for simultaneous video delivery without needing a DVI port. Output video is delivered in the DVI-I format, allowing for either VGA or DVI display compatibility.
The Gefen USB to DVI Graphics Adapter (MSRP $129) enables users to tweak their video performance, offering a variety of screen resolutions up to 1600x1200. These built-in features ensure video performance is of a similar quality as the main display connected through the DVI port.
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InfoComm CTS Gets ANSI Accreditation! |
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 |
"Last year, I wrote an article on the need for "Standards" in the AV industry. Well, InfoComm not only listened, but they are the first to make a giant statement regarding standards with their new ANSI Accreditation. For those of you not familiar with ANSI (American National Standards Institute), know that, eventually, this will be a BIG DEAL. ANSI's the same organization that ultimately set the standards on specifying Lumens in projectors. Kudos to InfoComm!"
-- Gary Kayye, CTS
A source tells rAVe that InfoComm International has achieved accreditation from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for its CTS certification and training. Two InfoComm certification categories, the Certified Technology Specialist and Certified Technology Specialist ? Installation credentials, will have ANSI accreditation, making it the only organization with an ANSI label for personnel training. This is a great move by InfoComm -- the ANSI tag further solidifies how AV remains a highly specialized field. It's also a tremendous benefit to CTS-certified InfoComm members! .
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Press Release: Biamp Systems partners with InfoComm and EMS to provide educational programs |
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Monday, 17 March 2008 |
 Biamp® Systems-supported AV CareerCorps Program provides U.S. contracting businesses with entry-level job-seekers with demonstrated interest and aptitude in audio video communications;
InfoComm Academy, providing experienced AV professionals with comprehensive educational programs on new and emerging technologies and techniques, is also supported by Biamp Systems’ commitment to education and training.
In a further demonstration of its continuing and evolving commitment to technology education and training, Biamp® Systems is partnering with InfoComm on two critical programs to populate the audio video contracting community with the best-suited, best-trained and best-informed integration professionals available.
Biamp Systems is supporting InfoComm’s new AV CareerCorps Program that is designed to educate job-seekers about AV career opportunities, identify people who want to work in the AV industry, and provide them with a basic level of training from which to build. Members of the CareerCorps were taught both interpersonal and technical skills that are required in the AV industry. After the training was completed, eight industry leaders interviewed program participants on the spot for open positions in their AV companies.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 17 March 2008 )
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Press Release: Press Release: JBL Pro Builds on Success of AE Series with New AE Compact Loudspeaker |
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Monday, 17 March 2008 |
 The AE Compact series features eight new loudspeaker models, providing greater flexibility for system designers and integrators.
Expanding on its immensely popular Application Engineered (AE) Series loudspeakers, JBL Professional today introduced eight new compact AE Series loudspeaker models at Musikmesse 2008. The new AE Compact loudspeaker series provides even more options for system designers and integrators in a variety of applications.
“The demand for loudspeaker systems that provide added flexibility and even greater sonic clarity continues to grow with the evolution of the systems integration industry,” said Jon Sager, Director of Market Development, Installed Sound, JBL Professional. “The new AE Compact loudspeaker series addresses these demands, enabling sound designers and installers to best meet the needs of any given environment, including performing arts venues, houses of worship, sports facilities, corporate board rooms, and dance clubs.”
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rAVe eNewsletters Announces rAVe ED [Education] |
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
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Kayye Consulting, publisher of rAVe Pro and rAVe Home eNewsletters for the commercial and residential audiovisual channels, announces rAVe ED [Education]. The new publication, to be published on the rAVe website and distributed via email in the same fashion as rAVe Pro, rAVe Home and rAVe Staging [and Rental], will be published once a month.
“We are having a lot of fun and success with our new mini rAVe, rAVe Rental [and Staging] and will continue to address specific AV market segments,” said Gary Kayye, CTS, in making the announcement. “We will continue our tradition of bringing our style of news reporting, commentary and market analysis, to specific segments of the channel, and, as with rAVe Rental [and Staging], we found an industry insider in education AV to help make this happen.”
 That insider is Greg Bronson, CTS-D. Bronson applies AV technologies in the development of innovative learning spaces for higher education. Greg spent the first 10 years of his career as AV technician and service manager, with the past 12 years as an AV system designer and project manager. Bronson currently works for Cornell University and has also worked for two SUNY (State University of New York) campuses as well as a regional secondary education service depot. Bronson is the originator of concept for InfoComm’s Dashboard for Controls and has had completed projects featured in industry publications.
“When I was approached about rAVe ED [Education], I already had a high regard for the other Kayye Consulting publications,” said Bronson. “Between my appreciation for the rAVe eNewsletters, and my own propensity to "rave" on about this AV profession I'm so passionate about, saying ‘yes’ to this opportunity was a no-brainer!”
Readers can sign up by clicking here.
Sponsorships will be much more limited than in the other rAVe eNewsletters, so interested sponsors are encouraged to apply right away by contacting Gary Kayye at
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or (919) 969-7501. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 March 2008 )
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Press Release: VIZIO Announces Wal-Mart Awards Company Electronics Supplier of the Year |
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
 VIZIO, the fastest growing brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America, announced today that Wal-Mart has honored the company with their Electronics Supplier of the Year Award for 2007. Wal-Mart added VIZIO and other select brands to its array of HDTV offerings in May 2007..
Known for providing a large selection of high-quality merchandise, friendly service and Every Day Low Prices, Wal-Mart and its 3,400 store locations was a sensible partnership with VIZIO and its philosophy of “Where Vision Meets Value.” Its goal since the beginning has been to ensure consumers receive a tremendous value for a quality performance product.
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Press Release: Addressing Growing Demand for Multi-Screen, Multi-Channel Digital Signage Deployments |
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Press Release: ATON™ to Showcase Dynamic Level Adjustment Technology And Storm Series Speakers |
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
 New DLA Technology Represents Industry First, While New Storm Series Speakers Ratchet Up Audio Quality with Musician-Tuned Sound
ATON™, a premier manufacturer of high-end, affordable home audio and video signal routing and distribution products for the custom installer market, announced today that the company will exhibit at EHX Spring 2008 (booth #442) from March 13-15 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. The company will showcase recently released and upcoming products including its Dynamic Level Adjustment (DLA) Speaker Level Audio Routers and musician tuned Storm Speaker Series. The announcement was made by Bob Williams, ATON’s General Manager.
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In a major expansion of its audio engineering research and development capabilities, BIAMP® Systems today announced the acquisition of Creative Audio, of Brisbane QLD Australia. The acquisition, which was announced by BIAMP Systems President Ralph Lockhart, provides the company with immediate access to a highly evolved and experienced engineering development team that will enable BIAMP Systems to accelerate its R&D programs in digital audio networking technologies.
