Shure Incorporated today announced that the Company is extending its Canadian rebate program of up to $1,200 for the trade-in of Shure 700 MHz frequency band (698-806 MHz) wireless systems and related components and for any other manufacturers’ qualifying 700 MHz frequency band wireless systems and their related components until the end of the calendar year – December 31, 2009. more

In a highly creative and environmentally forward-thinking application of JBL PRX portable loudspeakers, Rock the Bike, a designer and manufacturer of bicycles with an eye on raising the awareness of the “bike culture,� has employed PRX loudspeakers at several of its live music events, which are run on human power generated on bicycles. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the new Digital Design Guide for Professional A/V Systems, a practical approach to the integration of digital technologies into new and legacy presentation systems. The richly illustrated 80-page Guide is an essential reference as the A/V industry adopts digital video and audio. It provides a comprehensive resource for A/V system designers seeking to understand these emerging technologies and the many options available to them. more

NSCA University Issues Call for Presentations at Industry Trade Show

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, June 30, 2009 — Gain exposure, share your expertise and position yourself as an industry leader amongst your peers. The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is now accepting proposals for education sessions from NSCA University™ at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas, NV June 7-11.

An event that draws nearly 30,000 attendees year after year, NSCA University at InfoComm provides unparalleled educational opportunities to those attending sessions at the trade show. Proposals are being accepted for the pre-conference, June 7-8, as well as throughout the regular session, June 9-11. Instructors are encouraged to focus their proposals on topics that include new technologies, sales and marketing techniques and strategies, and system design and installation. more

Crestron Resort-Wide Control and Automation Technology Now Integrates Intelity Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) to Provide the Only Complete Hospitality Solution

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, June 30, 2009 – Crestron Electronics, the world leader of advanced enterprise control solutions, and Intelity, a leading innovator of interactive hospitality technology, have joined efforts to deliver the only complete, fully integrated hospitality solution by combining Interactive Customer Experience™ (ICE) with Crestron enterprise control and management technology. The collaboration, which will benefit hoteliers and their guests, will provide the advanced in-room amenities and tracking functionality of ICE, and the property-wide control and monitoring of Crestron control systems and enterprise management software. The intelligent, comprehensive solution enables property managers to centrally manage all guest services and building systems, while increasing revenues, lowering costs and taking the guest experience to new levels, all on a single platform. more

Crestron Resort-Wide Control and Automation Technology Now Integrates Intelity Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) to Provide the Only Complete Hospitality Solution

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, June 30, 2009 – Crestron Electronics, the world leader of advanced enterprise control solutions, and Intelity, a leading innovator of interactive hospitality technology, have joined efforts to deliver the only complete, fully integrated hospitality solution by combining Interactive Customer Experience™ (ICE) with Crestron enterprise control and management technology. The collaboration, which will benefit hoteliers and their guests, will provide the advanced in-room amenities and tracking functionality of ICE, and the property-wide control and monitoring of Crestron control systems and enterprise management software. The intelligent, comprehensive solution enables property managers to centrally manage all guest services and building systems, while increasing revenues, lowering costs and taking the guest experience to new levels, all on a single platform. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., June 30, 2009 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the residential, CI, commercial, security, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce it will debut its new IWB-1 flat panel In-Wall Box Adapter at the 2009 CEDIA Expo, held in Atlanta from Sept. 10-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center, booth 825. Now shipping, the IWB-1 has an MSRP of $139.95. more

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA— Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, announced that it will be introducing an enhanced version of its popular VGA Wireless Video Presentation System (VPS), one that supports PDA connectivity and 4-to-1 split-screen projection. It also features a “plug-and-show� token for fast setup by meeting participants. more

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — Xantech Corporation, a leading provider of whole-house entertainment and automation systems, announces the appointment of Mark Cerasuolo as Director of Marketing and Business Development. The announcement was made by Graham Hallett, Xantech President, and further underscores Xantech’s ongoing commitment for continued growth in all market segments. In his new position, Cerasuolo’s responsibilities will include developing a unified, long-term strategy to increase overall brand visibility and market penetration, as well as seeking out new business opportunities in the residential, commercial and building markets. more

INFOCOMM, ORLANDO, FL, June 17, 2009 — The corporate headquarters and Florida Regional Office of FCCI Insurance Group (FCCI) in Sarasota, Florida, recently upgraded three of its training/conference rooms with state-of-the-art high-tech solutions from Xantech Commercial, a global leader in the field of audio/video remote control and distribution for 40 years. The installation was completed by Largo, Florida-based Technical Resource Group (TRG). more