SALT LAKE CITY, – ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), the leading global provider of high performance audio conferencing solutions, today announced it has named Joe Sorrentino as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Sorrentino will report directly to Zee Hakimoglu, ClearOne’s President, Chief Executive and Chairman.

Most recently, Sorrentino, was Senior Vice President at Spire Global, Sony Video Conferencing’s U.S. Sales and Marketing arm. Sorrentino was instrumental in building and managing their U. S. sales team. He was also responsible for developing and executing Spire’s channel sales strategy and driving their market channel partner programs, as well as strategic partnerships. more

Fairfax, VA – April 2009… InfoComm International, the trade association serving the professional audiovisual and information communications industries, has announced that J. Gordon Moore, CTS, of Lectrosonics, Inc. has been awarded status as a Senior Academy Faculty Instructor for InfoComm Academy.

The Faculty Program was created to recognize the contributions of its corps of dedicated instructors and to contribute to their professional development. In doing so, InfoComm provides students with the highest quality training from the industry’s leading technical experts. Faculty members are nominated by the InfoComm Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC), with final selections made by the association’s Board of Directors. There are three levels of the Faculty Program: Adjunct Faculty, Academy Faculty and Senior Academy Faculty. There is also an honorary title of Instructor Emeritus. more

CHATSWORTH, CA — Connectivity solutions provider Gefen is pleased to announce the availability of three new matrix switchers. Each offers a plug and play method of connecting four different sources to four displays or projectors. Three unique versions support computer, component and hi-def systems using the expanded HDMI v1.3 format. With support for analog or digital audio formats, these matrix switchers deliver hi-def video resolutions with audio for an engaging performance. more

The VB-C500D Fixed Mini Dome Network Camera combines Genuine Canon Optics and Canon’s Powerful DIGIC NET Processor to Offer Outstanding Image Quality

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 31, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the new high-performance VB-C500D Fixed Mini Dome Network Camera which features a stylish modern design, a range of advanced features and outstanding image quality, making it a cost-effective means of capturing high-quality video for remote monitoring over IP. The VB-C500D is ideally suited for any location where a fixed security camera is required, including reception areas and convenience stores, tight spaces like elevator/ATM lobbies, and in upscale environments like hotels and condominiums where the camera needs to complement the interior design. more

Los Angeles-based audio-visual rental and staging company American Hi Definition, Inc. marked its 12th year supporting the live Grammy Awards telecast by powering an array of rear-projection screens with the Christie Roadster series of 3-chip DLP(r) projectors. The 51st Grammy Awards show was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California where an AV-rich set took center stage. more