CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 10, 2007 – The numbers are in. And the news is good for National Systems Contractors Association members. Every two years, NSCA polls industry professionals regarding company background, staffing, certification, employment benefits and compensation. Confidential surveys are mailed to industry contractors/integrators in North America. The results are printed in the Compensation and Benefits Report, scheduled to be released on September 15. more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 20, 2007 — Tom Frericks has taken the reins as President of the National System Contractors Association‘s Education Foundation. Frericks, owner of Copp Systems Integrators, is the former Foundation Vice-President and has also served many years on the NSCA Board of Directors. more

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 27, 2007 — NSCA believes in education. And so do our manufacturer members. They‘re teaming with NSCA to make it more affordable and more convenient for commercial electronic systems professionals to get the training they need. The new NSCA University Partners in Education program provides valuable benefits for anyone wishing to further their industry education. more

Istanbul, Turkey – Barco, a world leader in advanced projection technology, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Turkey‘s Dogus Otomotiv to equip its OtoMotion visitor center with an impressive display wall and ten high-brightness projectors. Located in the Maslak area of Istanbul, Dogus OtoMotion Istanbul will be fully centered on the automotive world, and will include Barco technology in its unique experience domes, theaters, guest facilities and conference rooms. more

Powder Springs, GA, August 23, 2007 – Ed Smith, President of Marketing Technology Group, announced today that Custom Distributing Company, a consumer electronics distribution company, of which he is CEO, has been notified that it is a finalist in the 2007 Inc. Magazine, Inc. 5000 competition. CDC ranked 2,768 out of 5000 companies. more

POWDER SPRINGS, GA (August 23, 2007) Marketing Technology Group (Martech) proudly announced today the official opening of its new office/warehouse west of Atlanta. The new 12,500 square foot facility features full offices for Martech and Custom Distributing Company, the distribution arm of Martech, work rooms, waiting area, and a separate customer pick up area, demo room and a training facility. more

Middleton, WI- Intelix, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of the HDMI-2X8, a multiple format 8 output distribution amplifier.

“We are extremely excited to release the HDMI-2X8,” explains Steve Cohan, Intelix C.E.O. “With the new HDMI range, Intelix successfully bridges the gap between commercial and residential markets by offering commercial grade performance at a residential price point.” more

Orlando, FL–July 2007–Tributaries®, the acknowledged leader in “value-high-end” connectivity for home and professional A/V systems and custom installations, has applied its expertise to a pair of new, affordable, and compact remote-controlled HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) switchers, bringing the single-cable format‘s full functionality to systems in a highly competitive form. The HX410 and HX410A boast value and superb performance that separate them from the crowded field of “me too” HDMI accessories. more

~ Standard XX Series with Valuable Velour Chromium Plating ~

LAKEWOOD, NJ, August 29, 2007 – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces its XX-HE Series, an exclusive version of its standard XX Series featuring valuable velour chromium plating and extra high temperature resistant insulator material. more

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 27, 2007) – BMW Motorcycles of North County in Escondido, a premiere luxury motorcycle dealership, has partnered with San Diego-based technology company 42Media to launch BMW Motorcycles of North County‘s first-ever digital signage network. more