Biamp‘s Training Program now includes Spanish Audia classes, Advanced Audia Training and global training locations

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, January 29, 2008 — Underscoring its commitment to support the systems integration market‘s most effective and reliably-performing digital audio processing and network technologies with equally comprehensive education and training programs, Biamp® Systems today announced the expansion of its acclaimed training and education programs in 2008 to include growing numbers of non-English language courses, advanced training courses, and the creation of Audia certification classrooms in three locations outside of North America. more

Companies considering deploying digital signage often have a list of questions they plan to ask prospective vendors. But what questions should a vendor ask of its prospective customers? Following is a list developed by Rise Vision, Inc. that will help companies be prepared for information they will need to provide in order to make their digital signage installation a success.

1. What is your ultimate goal for your digital signage installation: Do you want to grab attention? Communicate brand messages? Be able to provide instructions and emergency alerts? Offer customers a pleasurable distraction during wait times? All of the above? Let‘s start with the big picture so that we can make the details work. more

Today marks the launch of the Crestron Owners Group (COG), an organization that will bring end users together to optimize their AV and technology experience. COG provides end users with regular national and regional meetings, supplemented by a dynamic web community where they can share knowledge, learn from each other’s experience, and, ultimately, enhance their return on Crestron investment. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 28, 2008–For the 13th year in a row, Capitol Sales Company will provide a two-day education conference for system integrators and electronic system contractors who support the consumer electronic and custom installation industry. The Dealer Education and Technology Showcase, which has seen attendee increases year-over-year, will feature more than 70 classes and 70-plus product manufacturers exhibiting their solutions. more

– Alan Sylvia brings over 15 years of education industry experience to Hitachi Software as he spearheads sales in the Northeast —

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, January 28, 2008 — Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Alan Sylvia as the company‘s new Education and Training Consultant for the Northeast. In this role Sylvia will manage regional sales for Hitachi Software, providing StarBoard interactive presentation products to Educational institutions across Connecticut, Delaware, Washington D.C., Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Sylvia will be a resource for customers in those states, providing support and information while guiding them toward the best Hitachi products to meet their organizations‘ individual challenges. more

– Tony Galvin brings 14 years of education industry experience to Hitachi Software as he spearheads sales in the Midwestern region. —

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, January 28, 2008 — Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Tony Galvin as the company‘s new Education and Training Consultant for the Midwestern region. Galvin will maintain an active sales presence for Hitachi Software StarBoard interactive presentation products across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. For customers in those states, Galvin will be a valuable resource; guiding them toward the Hitachi products that will best fit their educational and business needs. more

– Molly Montoya brings over 9 years of education industry experience to Hitachi Software as she spearheads sales in the Western Region —

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, January 28, 2008 — Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Molly Montoya as the company‘s new Education and Training Consultant for the Western region. Montoya will manage regional sales for Hitachi Software, providing StarBoard interactive presentation products to Educational institutions across states including California, Oregon, and Washington. Montoya will be a resource for customers in those states, providing support and information while guiding them toward the best Hitachi products to meet their organizations‘ individual challenges. more

In an ongoing effort to support its dealers and continuing education within the AV industry, Crestron today announced its newest initiatives for the Crestron Technical Institute (CTI) certification training program. CTI is now offering its “Programming for Certification” course nationwide, making these valuable classes more conveniently accessible to dealers, and has also added new certification levels that recognize the high level of commitment by programmers who attend Masters Classes.
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WASHINGTON – JANUARY 2008: Few small to mid-sized churches have bona fide audio professionals on staff, which often makes delivering pristine, spirit-inspiring sound reinforcement for Sunday service challenging at best and discouraging at worst. In light of this, Fits & Starts Productions designed the “How To Church Sound Workshops” to quickly bring novices up to speed on the most effective practices for turning their muddy, feedback-riddled services into paragons of clarity. Renowned sound engineer and skillful instructor Mike Sokol teaches the workshops, which are currently on an 18-city tour of the East, Southeast, and Midwest from now until May. Hector LaTorre produces the workshops, and leading audio signal processing specialist Symetrix is sponsoring them. more

Light Brigade to Coordinate FTTx Resource Center at OFC/NFOEC 2008

The Light Brigade, the world’s leading provider of fiber-optic training and training resources, has announced that they will again coordinate the FTTx Resource and Demonstration Center at the upcoming Optical Fiber Conference/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC/NFOEC 2008 will take place from February 24-28, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

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