INFOCOMM 2010
In June this year Eugene Coetzee of Electrosonic attended Infocomm International in Las Vegas, USA. This year’s exhibitition was hailed as the second largest commercial AV show ever held, with 925 exhibitors and more than 3200 AV professionals visiting from more than 90 countries.
Many of the visitors come to InfoComm specifically to attend the wide range of courses on topics ranging from acoustics to videoconferencing. More than 6 500 people registered for the InfoComm Academy educational courses, two thirds of which were new and addressed issues such as sustainability, digital signage and conferencing. The most popular of the courses were ‘Technology Trends’, ‘Fiber Optics for AV’, ‘CTS Prep, and ‘Elements of AV Design’.
“Although there were not many South Africans who took the long journey to Las Vegas, mainly due to the Soccer World Cup, we did manage to meet up with a couple of AV dealers and long term acquaintances in the industry. One of our aims in attending these exhibitions is to strengthen our supplier relationships and remain the leader in specialized control system, audio visual, lighting and entertainment lighting in Southern Africa,” said Eugene Coetzee.
Crestron’s Founder honoured with Distinguished InfoComm Pioneers of AV Award
The Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award is issued annually by InfoComm International to current or former employees of InfoComm member companies who have made an important contribution to the science of audiovisual technology, whether as an inventor or thought leader who has advanced the development of a new product, segment or service of the AV industry.
This year’s award went to George Feldstein who founded Crestron 40 years ago in the basement of his New Jersey home, offering the first modular, wireless AV remote controls. Today the company is a global leader in the manufacture of advanced control and automation systems – making it easier to use many features available in today's boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms auditoriums and homes.
Crestron Sets new record for most SCN Installation Product Awards at InfoComm
SCN (Systems Contractor News) ‘Most Innovative Installation Product Awards’ at InfoComm this year went to three Crestron products.
The TPMC-4SM Touchpanel Media Centre was recognised as the ‘Most Innovative Control Product for Commercial Installation’, the DM-MD32X32 DigitalMedia Switcher won ‘Most Innovative Vide0 Distribution or Switching Product’, and DM Tools took the top prize for ‘Best Commercial Systems Installation Accessory’.
InfoComm international and NewBay Media L.L.C. created the Systems Contractor News Installation Awards to recognise excellence in the integration of audio, video, control and networking products in the installation market. Nominated products were judged by a Blue-Ribbon panel of industry experts and the winners were voted for by industry peers.
Kramer’s Max Kopsho named InfoComm Educator of the Year
This year’s ‘Educator of the Year’ award at InfoComm went to Max Kopsho, Kramer Electronics USA Director of Training and Consultant Relations. Kopsho teaches Infocomm-licensed curricula for Kramer and has helped more students prepare for the CTS exam than any other instructor.