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precedent ASSOCIATION UPDATES BICSI BICSI announces the release of the Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), fifth edition. This standards-based, vendorneutral publication is an invaluable resource for cabling installation personnel and those seeking extensive and detailed information on pathways, spaces, associated hardware, and structured cabling and optical fiber systems within commercial buildings. Visit www.bicsi.org. BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION The 2008 BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show, June 22-24 in Denver, attracted 4,000 participants from around the country and overseas with its world-class speakers, premier education, information sharing, and showcase of the best products and services available in the industry. Visit www.boma.org. CONTINENTAL AUTOMATED BUILDINGS ASSOCIATION The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) has contracted Frost & Sullivan to conduct a research study that addresses the operation, energy savings, and long-term benefits associated with commercial facilities that implement intelligent and green building technologies. The research project referred to as “Convergence of Green and Intelligent Buildings.” Visit www.caba.org. COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION The Computing Technology Industry Association has announced it will expand its CompTIA CTT+ certification to include a module for virtual classroom trainers. The CompTIA CTT+ virtual classroom trainer module is scheduled to launch in August. Visit www.comptia.org. HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS HFTO’s 2008 Annual Convention and Tradeshow will be held September 24 through 27, in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Join HFTP members and get up to speed on current topics in hospitality finance and technology. Visit www.hftp.org. POPAI POPAI, the Global Association for Marketing at-Retail, has announced the results of its U.S. MARI research. The MARI study offers retailers, marketers, and agencies the first ever opportunity for measuring the level of engagement shoppers have with the marketing at-retail materials.Visit www.popai.com. TIA The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has updated bulletin TSB-88.3-C, “Wireless Communications Systems Performance in Noise and Interference-Limited Situations, Part 3: Performance Verification.” TIA issued TSB88.3-C to help wireless companies meet compatibility needs. Visit www.tiaonline.org. 12 | AV TECHNOLOGY | august 2008 www.avtechnologyonline.com http://www.comptia.org http://www.bicsi.org http://www.comptia.org http://www.hftp.org http://www.bicsi.org http://www.boma.org http://www.hftp.org http://www.popai.com http://www.boma.org http://www.popai.com http://www.caba.org http://www.tiaonline.org http://www.listentech.com http://www.listentech.com http://www.caba.org http://www.tiaonline.org http://www.avtechnologyonline.com

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AV Technology - August 2008 Contents Precedent Corporate: The Project’s Over...Now What? Government: Generational Diversity and the Rise of the Millennials Education: DIY ISP.EDU HD Videoconferencing On a Budget Using Automatic Mic Mixers The Way I See It: The Standards Dilemma in AV Something for Everybody AV Adds the Magic to Microsoft’s Hat Trick Simple Control for Smarter Classrooms Product Review: VeEX VePAL MX100 Product Spotlight: Amps; Touchpanels New Products Ad Index AV MO: Dealing with Ambient Light

AV Technology - August 2008

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