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precedent AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS AND SIGNAL PERFECTION, LTD. COMPLETE MERGER Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. (“AVI”) and Signal Perfection, Ltd. (“SPL”) have announced that the companies have merged to form AVI-SPL, establishing the largest provider of global audio video systems and integration services. AVI-SPL has more than 1,200 employees in more than 40 offices across the United States, Mexico, and Dubai that provide a network of services such as custom design and installation of audio video equipment as well as rental services, product sales, managed conferencing, IP integration, staging and production, and event management services to corporate, education, healthcare, government and military, hospitality, financial institutions, performance venues, stadiums and arenas, and house of worship clients. “This merger enables AVI and SPL to build on their respective track records by creating a new company with a national and global presence while offering our customers a wide range of services that are consistent and compatible across geographies and throughout an enterprise,” states Martin Schaffel, executive chairman of AVI-SPL. ASSOCIATION UPDATES BICSI BICSI announces that C. Cranmer, David RCDD, BICSI executive director, has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons. The BICSI Board of Directors has appointed Betty M. Eckebrecht, BICSI CFO, as BICSI acting executive director, effective immediately. The BICSI Board of Directors has formed an Executive Director Search Committee (EDSC) under the leadership of Brian Hansen, RCDD/ NTS specialist, BICSI president-elect. Visit www.bicsi.org/ skillschallenge. BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION The BOMA International Annual Conference will happen June 22-24 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The Office Building Show, a critical part of the BOMA Convention, is the most comprehensive exhibition for successful professionals in commercial real estate. If you are responsible for purchasing products and services for your buildings, The Office Building Show is an indispensible resource that will help you buy smarter and more efficiently than ever before. Visit www.boma.org. CONTINENTAL AUTOMATED BUILDINGS ASSOCIATION CABA, through its Internet Home Alliance Research Council, has completed its consumer research study focused on energy efficiency. Entitled “Going Green,” the study sought to understand consumer willingness to embrace energy conservation and determine which home technology solutions consumers are willing to purchase. Strategyn, Inc., a firm that specializes in innovation management, conducted the study. Visit www.caba.org. Now Everyone Understands • Audio solutions for assistive listening, • Ideal for classrooms, auditoriums, meeting Don’t miss a single sound. • Reduce instructor voice fatigue Free no obligation demonstration +1.800.330.0891 North America or +1.801.233.8992 • sales@listentech.com http://www.bicsi.org/skillschallenge http://www.boma.org http://www.caba.org http://www.bicsi.org/skillschallenge http://www.bicsi.org/skillschallenge http://www.boma.org http://www.caba.org http://www.listentech.com

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AV Technology - May 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: How to Qualify an AV Supplier Education: Working Smarter AV Technology's Guide to Networked AV Government: IPv6 — Why You Should Care Calculating ROI on Your Digital Signage Investment Enhancing Audio in the Classroom Minimizing Equipment Theft Smart AV The Tribe Has Spoken AV Enables Interactive Research AV Image Enhancement Product Spotlight Tech Horizons Product Review New Products AV MO

AV Technology - May 2008

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