Join us on Tuesday, September 16, at 2:00 p.m. ET!

The modern workplace and workforce have evolved. Is your organization keeping up? Our panel of experts discusses the role of a needs assessment to best evaluate each meeting space and how employees want to interact, and from what location. Next up are the AV/IT technologies that are transforming in-office and remote productivity with easy-to-integrate and use solutions.

We will discuss:

People & Place: The needs assessment

Productivity: A renewed focus on ensuring a seamless collaboration experience

Integration: Scalable, flexible, easy to deploy, monitor, and manage

Next Gen: Today's collaboration technologies enable a whole new level of intelligence

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UPDATE MARCH 15, 2023: Please note that per PAMA this event has been rescheduled for March 30 at 12:30 p.m. ET from the original date of March 16 at noon ET. The below release remains the same; however, the date, time, and registration link have been updated.

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is gearing up for its next monthly online event on Thursday, March 30, at 12:30 p.m. ET. This open meeting will feature the presentation "Mixhalo: Unrivaled, Immersive Audio Experiences At Live Events" with the CEO of Mixhalo, John Vars, a prominent online technology specialist for more than two decades.

[Executive Q&A: PAMA Says Now Hear This]

By leveraging its patented, ultra-low latency technology, Mixhalo delivers pristine soundboard mixes at concerts, play-by-play broadcasts at live sporting events sans delay, and clear conference audio to fans and event attendees in real time. Vars will tell the story of Mixhalo’s founding by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger and internationally acclaimed violinist Ann Marie Simpson, from the original epiphany through the challenges of inventing a new technology, bringing in A-list investors and clients, and all the ups and downs along the way.

Join the session to hear a truly original story and how the world of live events is changing before our eyes and in our ears. This meeting is free and open to all, but registration is required. Visit this page to reserve your spot.

VITAL and D-Tool are teaming up to help dealers maximize margins and profits in a new joint webinar on November 9, 2022, at 9 a.m. PT.  

[PPDS, D-Tools Partner for Cost-efficient Project Completions to AV Integrators]

Gross Margin is the No. 1 profit lever for dealers. Join VITAL and D-Tools for a deep dive into the key drivers that contribute to an improved gross margin, what targets to shoot for, and how to leverage D-Tools Cloud Software to help achieve those targets. Hosted by president of VITAL Matt Bernath and D-Tools, a Q & A session will follow this presentation.

[AV Network's top stories, product news, and expert insights] 

“Our entire business is dedicated to helping CI dealers learn the vital information to becoming a profitable and strong business,”  said Bernath. “We are happy to join forces with D-Tools in this no charge opportunity for their current or prospective clients.” Register today.

Displays are playing varying roles from people-counting kiosks, to imparting critical information, to providing touchless wayfinding, and creating a calming environment. Large-scale video walls and projectors create engagement and a new sense of community in outdoor spaces. On the network, more displays are able to provide data and share content. This panel explores the enhanced role of displays inside and out.

Enhanced Role of Displays Webinar: The Agenda

• A new welcome: digital signage, kiosks, and mobile
• Networked AV and SoC play a major role in the hybrid environment
• Touchless and Interactive displays
• Utilizing near-field communications (NFC) A new role for outdoor displays 
• Artificial Intelligence and displays

Join AV Technology and a panel of experts from Absen and Legrand|AV, as well as our own Cindy Davis on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. For more information and how to register, click here.

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), presents a new webinar in its Voice and DSP education pillar, “Demystifying Beamformers,” addressing microphone beamforming in theory and practice and the latest optimizations for voice recognition platforms. The unique knowledge-sharing online session, featuring three top industry experts with vast experience in the development of the latest cutting-edge voice-based products, will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 12:00 p.m. ET. 

Beamforming is a signal processing technique extensively explored in radio frequency and acoustics applications. Thanks to advancements in DSP, beamforming is now widely implemented in loudspeaker directivity control and for the processing of signals from multiple omnidirectional microphones to optimize the performance of speakerphones and voice recognition systems. By giving a voice recognition AI system the cleanest possible voice signal to work with, engineers can assure the most accurate voice recognition and the greatest reliability for voice interface applications. 

[AES Announces New Standard for Loudspeaker Measurement]

The performance of a beamformer in voice capture depends on how well the beam pattern of the microphone array can be optimized, and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the array. In this webinar, attendees will learn about beamformer functionality, including how the number of microphones and geometry impacts performance, the importance of microphone matching and SNR, and how to create steerable arrays. The presentation will also address the technical challenges with beamforming and how new MEMs microphones can help give consistent directionality across the audible range and good SNR.

[SCN Hybrid World: Look Up, Listen Up with These 9 Ceiling Mics] 

Following an introduction on beamformers by Paul Beckmann (the co-founder and CTO of DSP Concepts), Sahil Gupta (co-founder and Product Lead at Soundskrit) will discuss the frequency dependency of broadside beamformers and the SNR challenge with differential endfire beamformers when trying to create dipoles. In the third presentation, Arash Radmoghadam (director of engineering and applied machine learning at Fluent.ai) will discuss improving voice activation and recognition with beamforming. 

The webinar will be hosted by Dave Lindberg (DB Enterprises, Hong Kong), APEI's Supply Chain and Sourcing pillar co-chair. Attendees will be able to submit questions to the presenters, which will be addressed in the last 30 minutes of this session.

The Audio Product Education Institute’s Voice and DSP education pillar is sponsored by DSP Concepts and underscores the AES’s commitment to providing its membership and the industry at large with information on real-world solutions for audio product development. You can register for the webinar here. 

Register now and join AV Technology's content director, Cindy Davis as she moderates a panel discussion that is top of mind for every AV/IT director, technology consultant and integrator, educational technologists, and the C-suite—the Immersive Learning, Training and Collaboration Environment—from Culture to Collaboration. 

As the workforce returns to office, and students return to the campus, the environments they left in 2019 need to be transformed into collaborative and productive hybrid spaces. 

Are the open plan and the huddle room a thing of the past? We call BS on some of the knee-jerk reactions being discussed and take 360-degree look at the new-era workplace and the higher ed classroom. We first discuss the human factor and how staff, instructors and students want to engage in the office, the classroom and remote.

From furniture to technology solutions, our panel discusses what did and did not work, and how to plan for a productive environment that includes a hybrid workforce.

+ People

+ Place

+ Process

+ Tools - meeting & learning space AV, audio, cameras, displays, collaboration

+ The automated room

+ Hybrid unified communication

THE PANEL

Fred Cain, Industry Development Director at Absen

Peter Melvin, Director of Sales, East Coast at Herman Pro AV, an ADI Company

Scott Sanders, Higher-Ed/Corporate Business Development Manager at Sennheiser

Victoria Sanville, National Sales Manager, Public Sector at LG Electronics

Caitlin Turner, NCIDQ, ARIDO, LEED GA, Director of Interiors at HOK

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Harnessing the Accelerated AV/IT Digital Transformation - Register Now! 

March 22nd, join AV Technology's content director, Cindy Davis as she moderates two important discussions for today's AV and IT decision makers:

Session 1: Digital Workplace Management at 1:00 p.m. ET

Session 2: The Managed Services Ecosystem at 2:00 p.m. ET

The past two years have accelerated the digital AV/IT transition punctuating the need for corporate enterprises, institutions, organizations, hospitality, and entertainment to adopt an agile methodology to enhance collaboration and productivity while improving operations. 

In partnership with Sony Corporation’s B2B division and its partners, AV Technology has designed two panels to discuss how to successfully implement holistic workplace management and the role of a managed service ecosystem.

Session 1: Digital Workplace Management

It has become imperative for AV and IT departments to enhance collaboration, increase the flow of information and productivity in workspaces—whether in the office or “from anywhere.” With the power of compute, interactive visualization devices now have the ability to engage, impart, collect, share, and analyze data. They have become key to implementing holistic workplace management.

This panel of solutions experts share the foundation of a well-designed workplace management ecosystem.

By 2025, 25 billion IoT devices are projected to be deployed globally, with more than 20% of that number in North America.

Session 2: The Managed Services Ecosystem

To address the fast-paced and often evolving digital transition, managed services have become the go-to for enterprises to remain agile. These offerings have also evolved to provide a complete ecosystem from software and hardware to cloud strategies, customer experience design, operational optimization, and distributed security.

This panel of managed services experts discusses the new managed services ecosystem.

“By 2025, cloud-native platforms will serve as the foundation for more than 95% of new digital initiatives — up from less than 40% in 2021.” — Gartner

Join us on Wednesday, February 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET, as AV Technology’s content director, Cindy Davis moderates a panel of experts to discuss the pedagogies and technology solutions that will define the next-gen immersive and hybrid classroom.

The AV Technology, New Era AV/IT Webcast, Designing for the Future Higher Ed Classroom Webcast is guaranteed to spark some lively discussion and even debate.

2022 is the year to embrace in-class engagement through immersive and active learning solutions while also ensuring parity with a quality audio and video experience near and far. 

Technologies such as PTZ and auto-tracking cameras, beamforming microphones, interactive displays, and lecture capture that help enable hybrid and HyFlex modalities have been in use for many years. The cost of entry has become more affordable than ever, and manufacturers and solutions providers have continued to evolve their offerings.

Learn how some are extending the classroom beyond the campus and streaming from unique and engaging locations. For others, pop-up studios have become mainstays as production values have increased.

Join us, share your experiences, and bring your questions.

Moderator, Cindy Davis, content director, AV Technology

Jeremy Hall, National Key Accounts manager, Absen

George Klippel, director of Channel Sales for North America, LiveU

Tim Mackie, field systems engineer, Yamaha Unified Communications

Peter Melvin, director of Sales, East Coast, Herman Pro AV, an ADI Company

Randy Tritz, partner of SM&W and the Managing Principal of SM&W Chicago

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Discussing key topics such as AV and IT industry supply chain issues, to reconfiguring the work and learning environments, the Adapting to a Changing World webcast is a must-attend for AV/IT managers and directors, technology integrators, and CIOs in corporate, government, and higher education.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join me as I moderate a panel of AV/IT industry experts and discuss what is top-of-mind today — Adapting to a Changing World. Every technology manager, director, integrator, CIO, and anyone involved in making decisions about the new working and learning environment needs to have a plan to adapt. 

SUPPLY CHAIN: Some feel the supply chain issue is old news, and if you plan 12 weeks out, everything will be okay. Think again. Learn how some manufacturers are redesigning products to adapt to chip shortages or discontinuing products. And others are well-positioned because they make the parts. 

REFRESH CYCLE: How to plan for a refresh when you don’t know what will be available and when? What equipment is the new “must” in the hybrid workplace and classroom? 

NEAR AND FAR: Going into year three of hybrid environments, some say we aren’t any closer to creating parity. From wireless BYOD, casting just about everything, ensuring speech intelligibility and visual clarity, we discuss what is truly needed to make “hybrid” successful. 

2020 and 2021 HINDSIGHT: Beyond the pandemic, we discuss some assumptions made that didn’t set us up for the long-term.

ATTENDEES: Join the conversation. Bring your questions, share you hero-like successes and 20/20 hindsight—and lessons learned.

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THE PANEL

Moderator: Cindy Davis, Brand and Content Director, AV Technology

Ken Eagle, Vice President of Technology, Hall Technologies

Tim Mackie, Field Systems Engineer, Yamaha Unified Communications

Jonathan Owens, Senior Consultant, Shen Milsom & Wilke LLC

Michael Smith, Head of Global Strategic Alliances, Samsung Electronics America

Roger Takacs, Strategic Account Manager, Atlona

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The Adaptable Hybrid AV/IT Ecosystems Webcast is a must-attend for AV/IT managers and directors, technology integrators and CIOs in corporate, government and higher education.

Wednesday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET, join content director of AV Technology and webcast moderator, Cindy Davis and five industry panelists as they discuss how to create seamless and intuitive hybrid working and learning environments. 

Industry norms are discussed and challenged in the quest to achieve an adaptable AV/IT ecosystem. A rallying cry for many years; this past 20 months has punctuated the need for adaptability for multiple appliances, devices, and systems to work together. Networked AV/IT, AVoIP, SDVoE, Dante, AES, SoC, and more have taken on a new urgency.

+ Audio, video and IT standards and interoperability

+ Enterprise- and campus-wide systems

+ Expanded role of scheduling software and endpoints

+ In-room AV, audio, cameras, displays, collaboration, and streaming

+ Ensuring parity on the far side – high-quality audio, video, lighting, and connectivity

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Panelists:

Ken Eagle, vice president of Technology at Hall Technologies

Christopher Jaynes, founder, and CTO at Mersive

Gil Lopez, associate principal at Shen Milsom & Wilke

Victoria Sanville, national sales manager, Government and Education at LG Electronics

Holger Stoltze, senior director of Technical Sales and Marketing at Yamaha UC

Moderator: Cindy Davis, content director of AV Technology

Systems Contractor News is hosting a free webinar titled "Ahead of the Curve: Designing Concave and Convex LED Video Walls" on August 4 at 1 p.m. ET.

Cindy Davis, contributor to SCN, and Peter Lawrence, director, custom design team at Planar, will outline the requirements for designing and building a concave or convex LED video wall.

"As concave and convex LED video walls are becoming increasingly popular, I'm excited to host a webinar where Peter Lawrence of Planar will discuss what it takes to design and build these one-of-a-kind displays," said Davis.

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/LEDVideoWallWebinar.

AV Technology is hosting a free webinar titled "Bring Your Own Meeting: The New Normal in the Digital Workplace" on June 24 at 2 p.m. ET.

Tim Albright, founder of AVNation and contributor to AV Technology, and Lieven Bertier, director of GTM strategy and services meeting experience at Barco, will discuss the transition to AVoIP in video-enabled meeting rooms.

“None of us really know what the landscape of offices and meeting spaces will look like until we get back to work. Companies are preparing to offer employees the option of working from home but will still need to meet safely. That’s where the expanded idea of BYOD into Bring Your Own Meeting will offer designers, integrators, and their clients the power to create safe meeting spaces," said Albright. "Barco has been at the forefront of connecting disparate devices for years so they are in a unique leadership position to help with this next evolution.”

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/NewDigitalWorkplace.

Sound and Video Contractor is hosting a free webinar titled "The AVoIP Tipping Point-When to Make the Switch" on June 8 at 12 p.m. ET.

Moderator Cindy Davis, contributor to SCN and AV Technology, will lead a panel of experts in a discussion focused on planning for the transition to AVoIP.

"If you’ve attended an AV industry trade show during the past three years, you’d come away assuming that every corporate and higher education campus had already made a complete transition to networked AV. However, by some accounts the transition to AVoIP hasn’t reached a 30 percent adoption rate," said Davis. "We’ve designed this webcast to address the barriers to entry to AVoIP and provide some insight to help inform the decision-making process for when it makes sense to transition."

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/AVoIPWebinar.

Bannister Lake will be presenting a series of casual, 30-minute Chameleon product education webinars over a three-week period beginning on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Each Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific, Bannister Lake will showcase Chameleon's feature set directed at broadcast, web, and digital signage professionals.

Chameleon is a multi-module, web-based, real-time data management solution used in the broadcast, OTT, and signage sectors. It is used to create custom news tickers, launch automated information channels, track and visualize election results, manage snipes and branding elements, and much more.

Related: Bannister Lake to Provide COVID-19 Data Through Community Aggregation Service

The product also includes Chameleon Designer, a template design and data connection tool. Chameleon Designer serves as a unique, single solution to build projects that can be simultaneously used on NDI, SDI, or web platforms.

The first webinar, kicking off on May 5, will focus on tickers and introduce Chameleon's data ingestion workflow, content management features, and integration of sponsorships. The session is designed for news producers, station management, as well as engineers looking to integrate more timely news content into their programming while generating new revenue opportunities.

The second webinar, on Tuesday May 12, will center on Chameleon's enhanced election production capabilities. The webinar will discuss the product's ability to ingest real-time election results and provide election producers with the ability to track and filter results, make race calls, and quickly create graphic playlists for air. There will also be a look at the product's RESTful API, where users can distribute customized election data to various devices and endpoints, including mobile devices, websites, augmented reality systems, and social media.

The third webinar, being held on Tuesday May 19, will feature Chameleon's on-air branding capabilities. This session will explore how the product is used for managing and scheduling promotional snipes, bugs, and full-frame "coming up" billboards. The webinar will also include information about automation, asset management, and advertising campaigns.

"With the cancellation of NAB and the public, now more than ever, depending on news and information that is constantly being updated, we felt that reaching out directly through these focused webinars was important," said Georg Hentsch, president, Bannister Lake. "This is a great opportunity to learn more about Chameleon and how it can best serve audiences."

To register for any or all of these webinars, click here. 

Audinate is launching a catalog of free, live webinars and online learning opportunities—some available in a variety of languages—over the coming month. The webinars will allow participants to officially obtain new Dante Certifications, learn about Dante Domain Manager and other Audinate solutions, and join interesting discussions on case studies and Dante design principles.

Registration for the webinars is available here. 

The webinars are currently scheduled between this week and April 30. Additional courses may be announced at a future date.

Related: Meyer Sound Launches Comprehensive Daily Online Training Program

Topics in the series include:

Designing and Managing the World’s Largest Single-Room Speaker System at the Royal Albert Hall

Join us for a discussion with the manufacturers, solution designers, integrators and the Royal Albert Hall Head of Production. Learn how they addressed challenges in a recent make-over of acoustics, reinforcement and infrastructure, leading the way for live events in to the 21st century.

Design Advice: The Art of the Streaming Mix for Houses of Worship

Join us for a discussion with industry experts about making the most of streaming by making it more engaging even with modest budgets and limited staffing. Discuss everything from positioning, communications, AV capture elements, and getting the mix and video editing right.  

How to Record Using Dante

Discuss the process of using Dante in recording, both for live events and in a studio environment. Options explained include Dante Virtual Soundcard, hardware options to link to the computer, and standalone hardware. 

Dante Domain Manager

These courses are ideal for Dante system designers, as well as those interested in being users or resellers of Dante Domain Manager. Participants should possess Dante Level 2 Certification (Level 3 preferred) or have a background in networking.

Dante Certification Program

The Dante Certification Program lets employers and customers know that you have the knowledge and skills to implement Dante networks. It also ensures consistent vocabulary, set of methods, and knowledge are in common as individuals work together on design, operation, and maintenance. Level 1, 2, and 3 will be offered. Courses will be offered in English, Spanish, German, and Italian, and are eligible for AVIXA CTS RU Credits.

Ask Audinate Anything

Do you have any questions for Audinate? Now is your chance to get answers! Come to this open forum, where we will take questions and comments from the audience on just about anything. 

Just Add Power will be holding its Spring Webinar Series April 14-16. Hosted by Brian Sandifer, regional sales director at Just Add Power, and Juan Pablo Garcia, technical manager at Polaris Controls, and designed for customers who are new to the company’s products and training, the free webinars will explore the capabilities of Just Add Power’s solutions. Each session will conclude with a Q&A period.

“While our on-site training program is on hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis, we thought it was a good time to offer a series of webinars that provide a primer on Just Add Power products for installers who are less familiar with our solutions,” said Taft Stricklin, sales team manager at Just Add Power. “The sessions are free, and there is no cap on attendees, so be sure to join Brian and Juan to learn about a wide range of topics and get any questions you have answered.” 

Related: AVIXA Opens Online Training Through June 12

In the “What Makes Just Add Power Unique?” and “Just Add Power Overview” webinars, Sandifer will outline the differences between Just Add Power and other AV-over-IP solutions, discuss the features of the company’s product line, and share tips and tricks to make installations simple. Garcia will present “Luxul & Just Add Power” in Spanish. In the session, he will discuss how the integration of the companies’ solutions keeps video distribution simple.

Webinar Schedule:

What Makes Just Add Power Unique?         

April 14 and 16, 4-5 p.m. EDT         

Topics covered: IGMP vs. VLAN switching; video walls vs. tiling

Luxul & Just Add Power (in Spanish)          

April 15 and 16, 12-1 p.m. EDT       

Topics Covered: Networking, matrixing, and distribution

Just Add Power Overview    

April 15; 4-5 p.m. EDT          

Topics Covered: Product basics and new tips and tricks

Just Add Power will resume its on-site training program when it is safe to do so. In the interim, the company’s technical support team is available by phone or email for installers requiring assistance.

Registration for the webinars is available here.  

Shure has expanded its webinar schedule to provide more frequent content given the current industry situation. While the Shure Audio Institute (SAI) typically provided monthly training sessions, programming now will be delivered weekly. 

According to the company, demand for the sessions has been higher than normal, with three times the audience tuning in for recent training sessions versus previous webinars.

“In today’s world of constantly evolving technology and innovative design, it is essential that audio professionals are provided with up-to-date technical insights and training in these ever-expanding fields,” said David Klein, director, Shure Audio Institute.

Shure is offering a variety of online courses and webinars for learners at all levels, including:

• Integrated Systems Certification, Level 1 and 2 (eligible for CTS credits)
• Legacy webinars – a collection of important topics relating to Shure products
• Upcoming webinars – Shure is offering the following sessions: How to Mic a Webinar on April 15, RF Stories from the Field: Stadium Events on April 17, Designer Demystified on April 22, Shure Rechargeable Battery Technology on April 24, Shure History on April 29, and Networking your Wireless for Stages on May 1

Participants can register for upcoming webinars and access more resources at shure.com/training.

Underscoring its commitment to serve as a voice and a resource for live event professionals who are negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Show Maker Symposium has launched of a series of free, weekly webinars called “I’m with the Crew.” The series begins at 2:00pm eastern time on March 27 and runs weekly through May 8. Registration is now open here.

[Cuseum Offers Free Webinar on Keeping Audiences Engaged During COVID-19 Pandemic]

According to Show Maker Symposium founder Jim Digby, the new series takes the perspective of those who have any kind of supporting role in the live entertainment business and is intended to serve as a guided conversation on the many challenges these hard-working industry professionals now face. 

“The series is designed to provide a very personal look at human nature and the adaptability that’s required to get through this unprecedented time in our industry,” Digby said.

Hosted by Digby and Misty Roberts, and guided by mental health professionals Taryn Longo and Dave Sherman, and featuring weekly special guests, the series aims to provides greater insight and control over how individuals can respond to these times and manifest the resilience to survive and start again. This week’s guest, Tamsin Embleton, has just released a 50-page guide on anxiety relief and self-isolation and is authoring the “Touring and Mental Health Manual” that is being supported by Live Nation.

“We hope to shine a light on the importance of understanding and managing the holistic-self in order to find the strength to take action,” Roberts said.

New webinars will run on March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8.

In light of the rapid spread of Coronavirus and new social distancing recommendations from public health officials, many visitor-serving cultural organizations have made the decision to temporarily close their doors to the public. 

Just recently, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian Museums, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and museums of all shapes and sizes have shut down indefinitely or put drastic restrictions in place in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. As a result, many museums and cultural organizations face uncertainty about what the next days and weeks hold for them during this unusual time. But while they may be physically closed, what are creative and unique ways to keep audiences engaged?

Cuseum's Brendan Ciecko, Seema Rao of the Akron Art Museum, and Scott Stulen of Philbrook Museum of Art, are hosting a free webinar on March 18 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the subject.

The panelists will talk about steps cultural organizations can take to engage their audiences digitally and continue their important work as trusted community resources during this public health and economic crisis, even when physical sites remain in lockdown.

To learn more or to register, click here. 

To stay up to date with the impact of coronavirus on pro AV, subscribe to our enews. 

With more bandwidth for increased data transmission, learn how the 5GHz wireless spectrum provides new opportunities to greatly improve intercom communication for live event productions in this free webinar from Sound & Video Contractor.

Key Takeaways

• Market drivers: The need for more options in wireless intercom
• 5GHz demystified
• What you need to know: 5GHz intercom applications
• How to ensure low latency and maintain accurate high-quality audio delivery
• Planning and integration: Benefits of utilizing three bands

The webinar, moderated by Kirsten Nelson, will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m. ET. For more information or to register, visit click here.

When a team is in sync, the energy is tangible. Decisions are made quicker. Ideas take root. But to bring people into alignment, you need the right technologies integrated into a supportive environment.

Enter the huddle space—a smaller, BYOD-friendly ideation solution that enables real-time content sharing. Huddles facilitate and inspire collaboration by giving every employee a voice. Huddle spaces also help build trust by democratizing access to content.

This webinar will explore the business and technology trends driving the next generation of huddle spaces. Barco’s Lieven Bertier will share the huddle space tools, techniques, and bold new collaborative approaches that are transforming business culture and improving team dynamics.  

Speakers

Lieven has been with Barco for more than 15 years, taking up different technical-commercial and marketing roles for the company. Since 2014 he has been part of the company’s Meeting Experience business unit, heading up the ClickShare product management team before taking on responsibility for the business’ go-to-market and marketing strategy. Today he is responsible for all wePresent and ClickShare marketing activities globally.

An early fascination with psychoacoustics and radio's intimacy sparked Margot Douaihy's love for technology. For nearly two decades, she has covered AV technological developments as a reporter, editor, and analyst, with specialties in audio technology, EdTech, soft codecs, net neutrality, and AV over IP. For nearly a decade, Margot served as the Editorial Director of AV Technology magazine whichwon the coveted Best Media Brand (Overall Editorial Excellence) category in the 2018 Jesse H. Neal Awards. She was awarded the 2018 Mattera Mentorship Award for outstanding stewardship in B2B publishing. She teaches at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.

Click here to watch. 

Join AV Technology and Systems Contractor News for a free, engaging webinar on choosing the right 4K display for your application.

Choosing the right 4K flat panel display for different use-cases at a tier one research institution is critical. 

With hundreds of spaces ranging from huddle rooms, classrooms, public spaces, and more, Derek Rabuck, internal consultant and project manager for the Office of Information Technology at Rice University, knows the importance of choosing the right 4K flat panel display. During the webinar, Rabuck will share his approach to choosing flat panel displays for each space, and why it matters.

Rabuck will be joined by Anthony Cianfarano, Product Manager, BRAVIA Professional Display at Sony; Cindy Davis, frequent AVT and SCN contributor, will serve as moderator.

"Whether an institution of higher education or a corporate enterprise, this webinar will provide insight for integrators, consultants, and AV/IT managers planning to incorporate displays into any environment," said Davis. "Rabuck brings a unique perspective to the versatility of using 4K panel displays throughout the campus. Not only is Rice a Tier 1 research institution, but its administrative buildings also rival any Fortune 500 company. Rabuck will share what, why, and how he has implemented displays throughout Rice." 

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/Sony4KWebinar.

Integrators who are wondering how to successfully incorporate Zoom Rooms into existing collaboration spaces, and easily set up control of the full system, are invited to join a free webinar presented by Aveo Systems on Mon., May 20.

“End users are increasingly migrating to Zoom and asking integrators to incorporate Zoom Rooms within existing and new installations,” said Craig Richardson, Ph.D, Aveo Systems' CEO. “Mira Connect provides a familiar Zoom user experience and seamlessly controls all the other equipment in the room.  Our webinar will show integrators how they can add value and be successful with Zoom Rooms systems.”

To learn more or to register for the free Zoom Room webinar, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0NuaGkGuTz2MdBaOf9L4GA

You may know that Dante makes it easy to deploy high performance AV on any LAN, but did you know Dante plus Dante Domain Manager can do much more. It lets you define independent domains of devices as zones for rooms, spaces, and functions, and allows Dante AV-over-IP to cover fully routed networks for nearly unlimited expansion. Dante Domain Manager keeps your system running with complete control over user access, a system-wide dashboard and alerts with email and SNMP support. Find out how well it can be deployed in the field.

Click here to access the on-demand webinar.

Mix is hosting a free webinar—Building a Near-Field Immersive Room—on April 30 at 2 p.m. ET. 

Cheryl Ottenritter, owner and lead sound designer/re-recording mixer at Ott House, will host the webinar. Ottenritter recently completed a design/build of two mid-size Dolby Atmos-equipped post-production studios and she will do a step-by-step walkthrough of the process of designing and constructing two powerhouse, near-field immersive studios within an existing space.

The webinar will provide a comprehensive, detailed approach from start to finish—including graphics and checklists for the business and technology decisions involved in building an immersive studio for episodic, theatrical and special-venue audio post-production.

For more information or to register, click here. 

Synnex’s VisualSolv group has launched a new series of webinars.

“With increased education currently being one of the biggest needs in the industry, we’ve developed a comprehensive training program to help integrators address critical topics,” said Sandi Stambaugh, vice president, product management Synnex. “Our goal is to meet our customers where they are through a range of educational programs – from vendor-specific trainings and basic education on key technology categories to providing expert insight on new or cross-functional technologies and emerging trends.”

The majority of the Synnex offerings are built around four key segments—pro AV, digital signage, physical security, and collaborative communications—and are designed to highlight the comprehensive suite of cloud, IoT, secure networking, and infrastructure support necessary to deliver the immersive experiences the market demands.

For more information and to register, interested customers can contact their SYNNEX rep or email visualsolv@synnex.com.

Vanco is hosting a webinar for distributors and integrators on its new Evolution EVO-IP, HDMI Over IP System. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Webinar attendees can expect to learn  about the EVO-IP and its  interface features including a drag-and-drop menu for switching sources to displays, video wall benefits, digital signage capabilities, event scheduling, and integrator tools to manage and support system installations. 

Limited seats are available. Interested distributors and integrators can RSVP up until October 26, 2018, by emailing Rachel Michaels at rachelm@vanco1.com.

Residential Systems is set to host a "15 Things You Can't Miss at CEDIA" webinar on Friday, August 24 at 2 p.m. ET. The webinar will be a deep dive into new technologies that attendees will see at CEDIA 2018 in San Diego, CA.

"This free webinar will offer custom installers an insightful and candid preview of key products to watch for as they peruse the show," said Anthony Savona, content director, Residential Systems. "Getting to sneak a look behind the curtain at this year's CEDIA Expo is one of the biggest perks of working in the media—I'm excited to share this perk with webinar attendees."

To learn more about this free webinar, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2759371056638510595

FREE Webinar | August 29, 2018 | 1:30 PM EDT

Meeting rooms and their technologies are evolving at a rapid pace. This webinar explores unique insights into the audience perspective, what elements affect their engagement and the critical factors – including technology - to maximize collaboration environments. Whether your company has meetings or creates meeting environments – both dedicated meeting rooms and huddle spaces – you will want to hear Barco’s technology collaboration expert, Lieven Bertier, talk about the factors critical to conducting successful meetings and engaging participants. We’ll also have a little fun exploring some data and statistics about what makes meetings productive.

Moderated By: Margot Douaihy, Editor-at-Large, AV Technology
Speaker: Lieven Bertier, Director GTM Strategy & Services, Meeting Experience

Register Here : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8938029370060900097

Registration is still open for the interactive Webinar to take place 2pm EST today– a deep dive on laser projection. You can still register for the webinar by clicking here.

The TCO (total cost of ownership) arguments for using solid-state, lamp-free video projectors for installed AV applications are well established. But not all laser projectors are created equal. The latest generation of laser projectors offers advantages beyond just providing better TCO with a lamp-free design. Only by choosing a projector that’s based on the latest advances in engineering, and suited to your particular applications, can you be sure you’re future-proofing your AV installation for years to come.

Main presenter Pete Putman– I will moderate– will do a deep dive on:

• The nuances of TCO (and what does “20,000 hour” laser illumination life really mean?)

• What is laser phosphor? (Why is it now called just "laser" by many?)

• Why is TCO so important?

• Beyond the TCO advantages, what other features of laser phosphor are overlooked, yet important to scrutinize?

• Power consumption and light output

• Power consumption - LCD vs. DLP Laser Phosphor

• Laser Phosphor Technology and 4K

• Laser Phosphor Technology and Wide Color Gamuts

• Laser Phosphor Technology – Accurate Color

• Laser Phosphor Technology and High Frame Rates

• Short-throw projection and edge blending with laser phosphor

• Pixel-shifting To 5K Effective Resolution

… and more.

The devil is in the details: you need to know how to read the landscape of laser projection, and understand what separates all the me-too laser projectors from the technology and business case-leading projectors that are being spec’d in by the most demanding and ROI-conscious AV integrators and end users.

You can register for the webinar by clicking here.

Registration is still open for the Webinar next Tuesday– a deep dive on laser projection.

Today, with the proliferation of laser projectors, an AV integrator or end user may think, “The choice is now simple: lamp-based projectors mean too many lamps to buy down the road, so I’ll just pick a laser projector from my usual source, and we’re good to go.” A Webinar on May 15 will explain why that choice should be made carefully—armed with questions and a needs list. You can register for the webinar by clicking here.

The TCO (total cost of ownership) arguments for using solid-state, lamp-free video projectors for installed AV applications are well established. But not all laser projectors are created equal. The latest generation of laser projectors offers advantages beyond just providing better TCO with a lamp-free design. Only by choosing a projector that’s based on the latest advances in engineering, and suited to your particular applications, can you be sure you’re future-proofing your AV installation for years to come, not just getting another “me-too” laser projector.

The May 15 webinar will explore the key issues, will feature Pete Putman of Roam Consulting, and will be moderated by David Keene. It will provide a deep dive on:

• The nuances of TCO–what does “20,000 hour” laser illumination life really mean?
• What is laser phosphor? And why is it now called just "laser" by many?
• Beyond the TCO advantages, what other features of laser phosphor are overlooked, yet important to scrutinize?
• What are the next-gen technology trends in laser projection and how can you future-proof for these?

The devil is in the details: you need to know how to read the landscape of laser projection, and understand what separates all the me-too laser projectors from the technology and business case-leading projectors that are being spec’d in by the most demanding and ROI-conscious AV integrators and end users.

You can register for the webinar by clicking here.

Peter Putman is the president of ROAM Consulting L.L.C., which provides training, marketing communications, and product testing/development services to manufacturers, dealers, and end users of displays, display interfaces, and related products. He also publishes HDTVexpert.com, a web blog focused on 21st century digital TV, display, interfacing, and wireless technologies, and is a regular contributor to industry trade publications.

Putman received his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Seton Hall University and holds a Master of Science degree in television and film from Syracuse University. He is a senior academy instructor for the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA), and was named ICIA’s Educator of the Year for 2008. He is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows and technology conferences, including InfoComm, NAB, the Hollywood Post Alliance Technology Retreat, and the SMPTE Fall Technology Conference.

Putman is a member of both The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and Society for Information Display (SID). Additionally, he also holds industry certifications from ICIA (Certified Technology Specialist) and the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).

Roland Professional A/V is offering online training for its V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher on May 15 and 16, as well as June 19 and 20, 2018. Participants registering and attending one of the four available one-hour sessions are eligible for one free Roland XI-Interface card with the purchase of a Roland V-1200HD from any authorized reseller. Purchases must be made before June 30 and rebate forms returned by July 30, 2018.

Qualified purchasers can choose between the Roland XI-SDI ($2750 list), the XI-DVI ($2,995 list) and XI-DANTE ($1,895 list) interface cards.

Training session dates and times are as follows:

• May 15, 2018: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT – 1 hour
• May 16, 2018: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT – 1 hour
• June 19, 2018: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT – 1 hour
• June 20, 2018: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT – 1 hour

Those interested can register online here.

The hybrid 2 M/E Roland V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher combines the features of a production switcher with the capabilities of a presentation switcher. Users can switch and control functions on the Roland V-1200HD using the dedicated V-1200HDR Control Surface or free downloadable Remote Control Software (RCS). Users can also connect up to two compatible control devices on a network to separate out switcher functions by M/E’s, keying, or audio mixing.

Multiple M/E configurations can be selected from 1 M/E to 1.5 M/E and 2 M/E to meet the needs of any live production. Inputs include 10 3G-SDI and four HDMI with six 3G-SDI Outputs and two HDMI outputs. Scalers on HDMI inputs 3 and 4, and HDMI outputs support SD through HD resolutions.

The V-1200HD has a built-in 16-channel audio mixer that integrates with popular digital audio protocols such as Dante or REAC via Roland’s XI-Expansion cards. An intuitive user interface with assignable cross-points and on-screen names ensures maximum flexibility for live production or broadcast.

NanoLumens is joining forces with artificial intelligence and computer vision company AdMobilize to co-host a webinar on the importance of audience measurement and LED display performance. The webinar, titled “Using the WHO to Explain the HOW: The Importance of Audience Measurement with Regard to Display Performance,” will take place on April 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Registration is now open here.

“LED display technology is a game-changer, but in order to maximize its potential you need to be able to measure its performance,” said NanoLumens vice president of global marketing Joe’ Lloyd. “At its core, an LED display is designed to communicate with an audience, so the performance you assess will naturally be framed by the nature of that very audience. Your business has information, emotions, and behaviors that you want to impress upon and inspire within your audience, but to determine how effective your messaging is or will be, you need to grasp who exactly you are reaching out to. Who makes up your audience?”

On the webinar, the LED experts of NanoLumens and video intelligence specialists from AdMobilize will delve into the importance of understanding and measuring audiences, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Together, they will address their collaborative audience measurement technologies that keep display owners a step ahead of their competitors—and their consumers. The experts will explore how audience measurement technology works and why it is so effective, where the technology will go from here, and how business owners can incorporate it into their display networks.

“As a holistic data collection infrastructure for digital signage systems, AdMobilize specializes in providing display owners with actionable data-driven insights to help businesses quantify the ROI their display technology provides,” said AdMobilize head of marketing and sales Mike Neel. “Though LED displays can shine brighter than the sun, it is the integrated AdMobilize audience analytics tools and diagnostics controls that truly guarantee display owners will never be left in the dark.”

Luxul has announced its lineup of instructional webinars for Q1 2018. The sessions are designed to help Luxul dealers expand their IP networking knowledge and master the company's products.

Q1 2018 Webinar Calendar:
Tuesday, January 16, 2018: 11:00 AM 12:00 PM EST
Network Setup So Simple Your Grandma Could Do It
See just how easy it is to set up a Luxul network with live demonstrations utilizing routers, switches, and access points.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018: 12:00 PM 1:00 PM EST
An Insider's Guide to Remote Management
Learn how to gain control of your client's entire system from anywhere in the world. Demonstrations will include the simplicity of Domotz installation, ease of device discovery, the power of complete system management, and integration with Luxul products.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018: 12:00 PM 1:00 PM EST
Securing Your Guest Network and Other Helpful Tips
Get an in-depth look at how VLANs work, the appropriate situations to implement one, and step-by-step instructions on configuring VLANs on Luxul products.

• Digital Signage Expo announced the next installment in its free weekly webinar series to be presented in the first quarter targeting specific end user verticals.

The sixth in the series, to be presented Thursday, February 15 at 2 p.m. EST, will benefit airport administrators, technologists and communications and marketing professionals responsible for their facility’s digital communications network.

Titled, “Enhancing the Airport Customer Experience with Digital Signage,” the 30-minute session will be moderated by Editor-in-Chief of Airport Business, Joe Petrie with presenters David Saleme, Senior Manager of Business Development for the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Michael Oram, Airport Contract Specialist/MAII for the McCarran International Airport.

The webinar will discuss and identify such topics a the most common applications of digital signage in an airport environment, the benefits of using digital signage in an airport setting, how digital signage helps to create employee and visitor engagement and how the traveler’s experience is enhanced through the use of digital signage. It will also cover the most important things an on-premise airport network operator should consider when planning a digital signage installation, what common mistakes to avoid, and the skill sets required when operating a digital signage network in an airport setting.

“In the world of airport signage, there is a constant challenge to find a balance between providing passengers with what they are looking for and giving them what they didn’t know they wanted,” said Oram.

Attendance for this 30-minute webinar is free, but registration is required.

The webinar series will focus on topics relevant to all aspects of digital signage from technology to content, including:

• Digital Signage Expo announced a free weekly webinar series to be presented in the first quarter targeting specific end user verticals.

The first in the series, to be presented Thursday, January 11 at 2 p.m. EST, will benefit hotel operators, technologists and communications professionals responsible for their facilities’ digital communications network.

Titled, “Enhancing the Hotel Guest Experience with Digital Signage,” the 30-minute session will be moderated by David Eisen, Editor-in-Chief of “Hotel Management," with presenters Sandra Breading, Senior Director of IT for Marriott International and Frank Coccaro, Executive Director of Multimedia for MGM Resorts International.

The webinar will discuss and identify such topics as the most common applications of digital signage in a hotel venue, the benefits of using digital signage on a hotel property, how digital signage helps to create guest engagement, how the guest experience is enhanced through the use of digital signage, the most important things a hotel operator should consider when planning a digital signage installation, and the skill sets required when operating a digital signage network for a hotel property.

“Digital Signage is an integral part of any brand, hotel or hospitality location,” said Breading. “From simple messaging to both guests and employees, food and beverage menu boards, transportation wait boards, to interactive video walls, convention and hotel wayfinding, digital signage can be a very engaging way for any business to interact with customers, enhance the guest experience and meet business goals.”

“Digital signage is vibrant and streams enormous amounts of information in a well-defined, convenient format, while involving guests by delivering information in real-time, and reinforcing your company’s brand,” said Coccaro. “Digital signage delivers greater efficiencies, adaptability, cost savings, and guest satisfaction than traditional signage, offering a dramatic new way to promote, inform, direct, and serve your guests.”

• NanoLumens announced that it is partnering with MaxMedia to co-host a webinar on the importance of digital content in creating a complete LED visualization solution. The webinar, titled “Made You Look! The Secrets of Creating and Displaying Compelling Content,” will take place on December 6, 2017 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. Registration is now open.

“An LED display is a magical piece of technology, but it is only as good as the content it displays,” said Joe Lloyd, NanoLumens Director of Global Marketing. “The display is the platform through which information can be conveyed, emotions stirred, ideas stimulated, products and ideas marketed and sold. The challenge is to create the right content for each LED display installation and that is what we will explore together in this informative webinar co- hosted with MaxMedia.”On the webinar, MaxMedia and NanoLumens will dive into the core concepts of good content. From technology to paint, they will explain how the right display content can generate a high return on investment. The team that worked on the 1 Powell Street AT&T location to life will walk through the three fundamental steps involved in creating an effective LED solution: the building of a superlative display, the creation of exceptional content, and the establishment of where and how content should be seen.

• Digital Signage Connection announced the latest installment of its monthly webinar series will take place Thursday, September 21, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Maroun Ishac, Director of Business Development in the Retail Solutions Division and Vikas Sharma, Director of Algorithms Pathfinding for Business, both from Intel, will be joined by David Roth, U.K. and International Marketing and Strategy Director for Kingfisher B&Q plc, one of Europe’s largest retailers, to jointly present ”IoT, Analytics and the Future of Retail,” a topic that has become critical to the retail industry, still trying to find its footing with today’s increasingly fluent digital customers.

In just the past few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has been called “The next frontier of technology.” With the rise of smart cities, factory floors that identify failing machines on their own, vending machines that know your order, and self-serve meals that can be ordered by app and then reordered automatically, advertisers and consumers are both adapting quickly.

These innovations listed above are examples of how the Internet of Things is fueling innovation in nearly every industry, especially Retail. This webinar will address the positive implications of IoT as well as analytics on the future of Retail.

Attendance for this 30-minute webinar, sponsored by Intel, is free, but registration is required at http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED51D682804B39

The monthly webinar series will focus on topics relevant to all aspects of digital signage from technology to content, including:

PureLink will offer an online training course for its MPX Total Signage Solutions, a two-part webinar series designed to provide attendees with in-depth training on the company’s MPX digital signage players, as well as the MPX Software for content and device management.

Attendees will gain insight into the functionality and performance of MPX digital signage players; understand functions and operations of the MPX CSM Software; and learn to design, install, set up, program, and operate MPX digital signage solutions.

The company has also added two new dates for its IP Video training webinars. “VIP and VPX: Comprehensive Solutions for AV and KVM Over IP” will aim to provide attendees with an overview of the VIP Series encoders and decoders, including the VIP-300H-U Ultra HD/4K IP Video System, comprehensive training on the VPX IP Video Management Software, as well as an introduction to the new PureStream VIP-NET series of network switches.

MPX: Complete Digital Signage Solutions - Content and Player Management Training

PART 1 - MPX100 II and Server Mangement Software: Overview of Operations

(1) CTS RU | 2 Hours

Wednesday - August 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

Wednesday - August 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

Wednesday - August 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

PART 2 - MPX100 II and Server Management Software: Complete Campaign Creation and Scheduling

Optional* | 4 Hours

Wednesday - August 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)

Wednesday - August 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)

Wednesday - August 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT)

*NOTE: Completion of Part 1 of the MPX training program is required in order to attend this course.

VIP & VPX: Comprehensive Solutions for AV and KVM Over IP

(1) CTS RU

Monday - August 14, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. (EDT)

Monday - August 21, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

To learn more about the webinars or to register, click here.

NanoLumens will host a webinar on the issue of public display hacking on August 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT titled “Public Display of Infection: The Top 10 Steps For Protecting Against Hackers.”

"For public display owners, there looms a growing concern: Can your connected public display be secure? Can someone hack into the display to create mischievous or potentially dangerous results?” said NanoLumens chief technology officer Gary Feather. “The simple answer is yes. The danger is real, so we all must be extremely aware of how to protect our display systems and assets from these attacks. We are hosting this webinar to provide all those in the digital signage industry with our expertise in this area, and help everyone understand the importance of protecting themselves from the very real threat that hacking presents.”

The webinar will allow participants to join the team at NanoLumens for a top-10 breakdown of the steps necessary to secure their public digital display network. From a better understanding of free Wi-Fi to the multiple scanning points that must be identified, this webinar will show attendees that a little prevention today can help to avoid complete disruption in the future. During this informational webinar hosted by Feather, attendees will take away a tactical top-10 list of tasks to initiate for the safety and security of their public display network.

To register for the webinar, click here.

Although new technology can make it tempting to do AV over IP with a ‘plug-n-play’ approach, properly and carefully tailoring the solution to each application is the only way to succeed in this market– for you and your clients. Find out how to evaluate application needs and solutions to make the right AV over IP solution choice.

Click here to access the archived webcast.

Differentiating AV-over-IP technologies - the where, when and why to use them – can be a challenge in today’s market. It doesn’t have to be. Join this practical overview to optimizing AV-over-IP technology for modern systems design and their application into real world solutions.

Click here to access the archived webcast.

Most AV integrators are aware of the benefits for many applications of standards-based AV over IP versus more labor-intensive matrix switches. But to do AV/IP right, AV integrators need to make smart decisions: which AV over IP technology should you use, and with which technology provider should you work? Make the right choices, and your customers will benefit from affordable solutions that are easy to install, maintain, and expand. Make the wrong choices, and you could lock your customer into a system that’s troublesome to service and expensive to expand. And the AV integrator should not just seek one-size-fits-all solutions– a tiered solutions approach works better.

This topic will be the focus of a deep-dive Webinar that I will be moderating, tomorrow, June 7th. You can register for the free Webinar by clicking here.

The Webinar is sponsored by ZeeVee, and will feature some top industry veterans examining: the tradeoffs between latency, quality, and data rate; choosing the AV/IP products that meet your customer’s unique requirements; and how to look ahead and anticipate future needs like support for video walls and multi-view. Join me on June 7th– it should be a great primer on AV/IP as you prepare for the InfoComm show in Orlando.

Featured Speaker Steve Seminario

User demand has pushed the rise of touch solutions for fine pitch direct view LED. What are the applications that drive it? What are some of the key considerations when considering a touch solution for an LED video wall? What are the pros and cons of various touch surfaces, including the newest "Pliable LED Touch Surface" material? What are the considerations for sales, installation and service? Join us as we answer these and other questions about the latest trend in direct view LED technology.

Click here to view the webinar on-demand now.

• Digital Signage Connection announced the latest installment of its monthly webinar series will take place Thursday, May 18, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Mark Geiger, Advertising Sales Manager of Products and Services for the Georgia World Congress Center and Ryan Postel, Director of Media for Outcome Health, will co-present “Which is More Important, ROI or ROO?” a topic that was also addressed by the Digital Signage Expo Advisory Board’s Out-of-Home Network Council last September.

How to justify the cost of a digital signage network installation, or additional upgrades or enhancements, continues to be a hot topic of discussion among those who must present business cases to management.

“It depends on what your objective is regarding the digital signage installation,” said Geiger. “We use our digital signage network to inform customers and guests. Additionally, we use the same signage to sell advertising and sponsorship.”

“As a mission-driven company, alignment along objectives is critical in our environment, even when making low-level decisions around our signage network,” said Postel.

More information on this and other Digital Signage Connection webinars can be found at
http://www.digitalsignageconnection.com/webinars.

Join AV experts Wade Wollock and Craig Recchia for this exclusive webinar as they present the first level of Peerless-AV's Certified Installer Training Program. The Bronze Level is designed to educate installers on how to safely and properly install wall and ceiling mounts—with a focus on safety in both how products and tested and how to install them in a safe manner. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion along with 1 InfoComm CTS RU and 1 CEDIA CEU.

Click here to learn more.