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05-05-2005, 07:09 AM
Here is more information about the upcoming InfoComm event. The full document is attached for download.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ICIA/InfoComm: Taly Walsh, twalsh@infocomm.org
InfoComm 05 to Showcase Collaborative Conferencing Technologies and Education
“Hummer” Mobile Command Center a Featured Attraction
FAIRFAX, VA. April 13, 2005 -- The International Communications Industries Association, Inc.® (ICIA®) announced today the expansion of its collaborative conferencing technology program at InfoComm 05.
Among the new developments is a New Product Showcase where attendees will get a “hands-on” look at the latest technologies for implementing video, audio and data/web conferencing solutions, related accessories and supplies.
With Sony Conferencing as a Platinum Sponsor of the Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion at InfoComm and other sponsors including Glow Point, LifeSize Communications, Polycom, Inc., TANDBERG, Verizon, ACT Teleconferencing, Arel Communications and Software, Inc., Direct Access Systems, RADVISION, TeleWriter Corporation, and York Telecom Corporation, the pavilion offers a comprehensive array of technologies for workplace and educational environments.
One highlight of the New Product Showcase is a working mobile command-and-control center operating within a Hummer vehicle, an attraction sponsored by TANDBERG. The Hummer Tactical MXP can be used for secure communications, security and surveillance, training and distance learning, telemedicine and other applications. For example, first responders to a disaster location can relay the sights, sounds and details of the situation, transmitting live video of the scene using the remote camera and receiving life-saving instructions in return.
The Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion spans over 9,600 sq. feet of 285,000 n.s.f. of total exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, an educational program covers all aspects of video-, audio-, web- and data-conferencing, from basic to technically advanced levels. The program offers distributors, installers, buyers and users of conferencing products a complete opportunity to learn and explore the latest new technologies in this growing field.
According to ICIA's 2004 Market Definition and Strategy Study, the North American Audio & Video Conferencing market was worth $534M in 2004. This market is expected to grow by 9.7% per year over the next five years. This can be compared with overall growth in the AV market of 9.6%. The study further reveals that a majority (80%) of ProAV Dealers believe that there is high opportunity for revenue growth in the Conferencing market.
Respondents to ICIA’s 2004/2005 Market Forecast identified several important trends and technologies of specific relevance to the growth of videoconferencing:
• A need for AV solutions to solve communication challenges
• The ability of AV solutions to improve the educational process
• The capacity of AV solutions to support more effective presentation of information
• Overall integration and convergence of IT/AV systems and solutions
• Increased use of streaming media services, wireless technologies, and IP-based products, services and control systems
• Broader availability and adoption of enabling technologies such as high performance networks and greater bandwidth
In 2001, InfoComm became the first tradeshow to introduce videoconferencing as an important segment of its AV displays and applications. In 2002, ICIA/InfoComm and the Interactive Multimedia Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) formed a partnership to promote the use of collaborative conferencing worldwide. IMCCA sponsors the Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion as well as an educational track at the Show.
Products and services featured in the pavilion include audioconferencing, videoconferencing, echo cancellers, integrated projection and web-based document conferencing systems, wireless document conferencing cameras, IP communications and networking, ISDN routers, multipoint control units (MCUs), multiplexers, data/webconferencing, servers, and portable, room and group systems. Live conferencing demonstrations and technology application sessions will be conducted within the pavilion during the three days of the Show.
In addition to the Exhibition taking place June 8-10, InfoComm features over 200 courses through ICIA and its partners’ conferences. For beginners, IMCCA is conducting a full-day session on June 7 entitled Introduction to Collaborative Conferencing. Three-day Institute for Professional Development courses include Lighting for Videoconference and Presentation Spaces and Videoconference Technology, Applications and Trends, taking place June 4-6. Other courses include:
• An Alternate Approach to IP Migration
• Transversal: How to Get Video Through the Firewall
• The Value of Implementing Collaborative Communications Throughout the Business Process
• Challenges and Solutions for IP Based Video Communications
• How Does Video Streaming Fit In with Your Overall Collaboration Strategy?
• The Art and Technology of Video over IP
• The Interactive Classroom 2005: Planning for the Next Wave of Interactive Technologies
• The Role of Collaborative Conferencing Technology in Homeland Security
• An Overview of Integrating IP into Today’s AV Systems
• IP Solutions for Rich Media Collaborative Conferencing
• Interactive Videoconferencing: Enabling "Anywhere" Student Access to High-Quality Degree/Non-Degree Content*
• Creating a Web-Enabled Rich Media Learning Environment*
• Building a Collaborative Community of Technology-Using Faculty*
• Special Lunch and Learn: “State of the Collaborative Conferencing Industry in 2005”
* Offered by EduComm at InfoComm, a special conference for the education market produced by University Business and District Administration magazines
About ICIA/InfoComm
The International Communications Industries Association, Inc.® (ICIA®) is the only trade association for the professional audiovisual communications industry worldwide. ICIA is the founder of InfoComm, the educational and interactive marketplace for the AV and information communications industries.
InfoComm is a total information communications tradeshow, offering attendees the opportunity to explore first-hand the many audio, video, display, projection, conferencing, streaming media, lighting, staging, digital signage, presentations, control, networked and wireless AV systems and applications for professional environments in one convenient location. Visitors include service providers such as systems integrators, dealers, design consultants and rental & staging, presentations and production professionals.
The Show also attracts the buyers, designers and users of AV technology, including IT professionals, architects, facilities managers, engineers, presentations designers, end users, sales and marketing staff and meeting planners. InfoComm caters to a broad spectrum of market sectors, including business, government, military, education, worship, healthcare, entertainment and conventions. InfoComm 05 is sponsored by leading audiovisual and information communications manufacturers:
• Crestron, a leading provider of advanced control and automation systems of audio, video, lighting and HVAC for education, corporate, government and hospitality applications.
• Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products including computer-video interfaces, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, video scalers, scan converters, signal processing devices, Ethernet control interfaces, and high resolution cable.
• Polycom, Inc., a leading provider of converged voice, video, web, and data solutions for emerging broadband networks.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, including digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
• Sony Electronics, a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
• TANDBERG, a leading global provider of video communication technologies serving to connect people with everyone, everywhere, and any time.
More information is available at www.infocommshow.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ICIA/InfoComm: Taly Walsh, twalsh@infocomm.org
InfoComm 05 to Showcase Collaborative Conferencing Technologies and Education
“Hummer” Mobile Command Center a Featured Attraction
FAIRFAX, VA. April 13, 2005 -- The International Communications Industries Association, Inc.® (ICIA®) announced today the expansion of its collaborative conferencing technology program at InfoComm 05.
Among the new developments is a New Product Showcase where attendees will get a “hands-on” look at the latest technologies for implementing video, audio and data/web conferencing solutions, related accessories and supplies.
With Sony Conferencing as a Platinum Sponsor of the Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion at InfoComm and other sponsors including Glow Point, LifeSize Communications, Polycom, Inc., TANDBERG, Verizon, ACT Teleconferencing, Arel Communications and Software, Inc., Direct Access Systems, RADVISION, TeleWriter Corporation, and York Telecom Corporation, the pavilion offers a comprehensive array of technologies for workplace and educational environments.
One highlight of the New Product Showcase is a working mobile command-and-control center operating within a Hummer vehicle, an attraction sponsored by TANDBERG. The Hummer Tactical MXP can be used for secure communications, security and surveillance, training and distance learning, telemedicine and other applications. For example, first responders to a disaster location can relay the sights, sounds and details of the situation, transmitting live video of the scene using the remote camera and receiving life-saving instructions in return.
The Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion spans over 9,600 sq. feet of 285,000 n.s.f. of total exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, an educational program covers all aspects of video-, audio-, web- and data-conferencing, from basic to technically advanced levels. The program offers distributors, installers, buyers and users of conferencing products a complete opportunity to learn and explore the latest new technologies in this growing field.
According to ICIA's 2004 Market Definition and Strategy Study, the North American Audio & Video Conferencing market was worth $534M in 2004. This market is expected to grow by 9.7% per year over the next five years. This can be compared with overall growth in the AV market of 9.6%. The study further reveals that a majority (80%) of ProAV Dealers believe that there is high opportunity for revenue growth in the Conferencing market.
Respondents to ICIA’s 2004/2005 Market Forecast identified several important trends and technologies of specific relevance to the growth of videoconferencing:
• A need for AV solutions to solve communication challenges
• The ability of AV solutions to improve the educational process
• The capacity of AV solutions to support more effective presentation of information
• Overall integration and convergence of IT/AV systems and solutions
• Increased use of streaming media services, wireless technologies, and IP-based products, services and control systems
• Broader availability and adoption of enabling technologies such as high performance networks and greater bandwidth
In 2001, InfoComm became the first tradeshow to introduce videoconferencing as an important segment of its AV displays and applications. In 2002, ICIA/InfoComm and the Interactive Multimedia Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) formed a partnership to promote the use of collaborative conferencing worldwide. IMCCA sponsors the Collaborative Conferencing Pavilion as well as an educational track at the Show.
Products and services featured in the pavilion include audioconferencing, videoconferencing, echo cancellers, integrated projection and web-based document conferencing systems, wireless document conferencing cameras, IP communications and networking, ISDN routers, multipoint control units (MCUs), multiplexers, data/webconferencing, servers, and portable, room and group systems. Live conferencing demonstrations and technology application sessions will be conducted within the pavilion during the three days of the Show.
In addition to the Exhibition taking place June 8-10, InfoComm features over 200 courses through ICIA and its partners’ conferences. For beginners, IMCCA is conducting a full-day session on June 7 entitled Introduction to Collaborative Conferencing. Three-day Institute for Professional Development courses include Lighting for Videoconference and Presentation Spaces and Videoconference Technology, Applications and Trends, taking place June 4-6. Other courses include:
• An Alternate Approach to IP Migration
• Transversal: How to Get Video Through the Firewall
• The Value of Implementing Collaborative Communications Throughout the Business Process
• Challenges and Solutions for IP Based Video Communications
• How Does Video Streaming Fit In with Your Overall Collaboration Strategy?
• The Art and Technology of Video over IP
• The Interactive Classroom 2005: Planning for the Next Wave of Interactive Technologies
• The Role of Collaborative Conferencing Technology in Homeland Security
• An Overview of Integrating IP into Today’s AV Systems
• IP Solutions for Rich Media Collaborative Conferencing
• Interactive Videoconferencing: Enabling "Anywhere" Student Access to High-Quality Degree/Non-Degree Content*
• Creating a Web-Enabled Rich Media Learning Environment*
• Building a Collaborative Community of Technology-Using Faculty*
• Special Lunch and Learn: “State of the Collaborative Conferencing Industry in 2005”
* Offered by EduComm at InfoComm, a special conference for the education market produced by University Business and District Administration magazines
About ICIA/InfoComm
The International Communications Industries Association, Inc.® (ICIA®) is the only trade association for the professional audiovisual communications industry worldwide. ICIA is the founder of InfoComm, the educational and interactive marketplace for the AV and information communications industries.
InfoComm is a total information communications tradeshow, offering attendees the opportunity to explore first-hand the many audio, video, display, projection, conferencing, streaming media, lighting, staging, digital signage, presentations, control, networked and wireless AV systems and applications for professional environments in one convenient location. Visitors include service providers such as systems integrators, dealers, design consultants and rental & staging, presentations and production professionals.
The Show also attracts the buyers, designers and users of AV technology, including IT professionals, architects, facilities managers, engineers, presentations designers, end users, sales and marketing staff and meeting planners. InfoComm caters to a broad spectrum of market sectors, including business, government, military, education, worship, healthcare, entertainment and conventions. InfoComm 05 is sponsored by leading audiovisual and information communications manufacturers:
• Crestron, a leading provider of advanced control and automation systems of audio, video, lighting and HVAC for education, corporate, government and hospitality applications.
• Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products including computer-video interfaces, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, video scalers, scan converters, signal processing devices, Ethernet control interfaces, and high resolution cable.
• Polycom, Inc., a leading provider of converged voice, video, web, and data solutions for emerging broadband networks.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, including digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs.
• Sony Electronics, a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
• TANDBERG, a leading global provider of video communication technologies serving to connect people with everyone, everywhere, and any time.
More information is available at www.infocommshow.org.