The conference program for CTEC 2008 has been significantly improved to cover a variety of applications and technologies and will feature renowned speakers from across the nation.

Control and Energy Efficient Applications
Presented By: Jonathan Daniels, AMX Corporation

An introduction to the idea of using a whole building control and automation system to contribute to the energy efficiency in all building types.

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Driving Video Communication Adoption to Support Green Initiatives
Presented By: Dave Rummler, TANDBERG

Join Dave Rummler, Regional Director for Tandberg, as he explains how companies can use Information and Communication Technology to reduce their global carbon footprint without sacrificing the bottom line. With the goal of helping organizations proceed along the "green adoption curve," Dave will provide workable ideas that will have business leaders rethinking the role of technology in environmental change.  Attend this seminar to learn about:

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Webcasting and Knowledge Management with Greener Higher Education Initiatives
Presented By: Sean Brown, Sonic Foundry

Green building, green practces are all now an integral part of higher education. Better ways to communicate, educate, and reach a broader student body on and off the campus are considered within these green plans. Learn how institutions are using webcasting and knowledge management tools to accomplish these green goals.

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A/V at the Speed of Light:Fiber Optics
Presented By: Karl Rosenberg, Extron

Fiber technologies have been around for years, now it has come to a usable medium and an affordable solution for business and home use. This session will cover what fiber is, how it works and what are single-mode and multi-mode transmissions. As we move through this session you will gain an understanding of the differences and peculiarities between copper based A/V and fiber based A/V. There will also be a discussion on connectivity and the components required to utilize fiber in the A/V environment. Technology progresses at the speed of light so don?t be left in the dark. Incorporate fiber as another tool to aid you in providing high end Video/Audio and RS-232 into your Install today!

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Cost Justifying Voice/Video Conferencing: How to Create an ROI Analysis
Presented By: Brian Gilman, Polycom

Fiber technologies have been around for years, now it has come to a usable medium and an affordable solution for business and home use. This session will cover what fiber is, how it works and what are single-mode and multi-mode transmissions. As we move through this session you will gain an understanding of the differences and peculiarities between copper based A/V and fiber based A/V. There will also be a discussion on connectivity and the components required to utilize fiber in the A/V environment. Technology progresses at the speed of light so don’t be left in the dark. Incorporate fiber as another tool to aid you in providing high end Video/Audio and RS-232 into your Install today!

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Going Green with Streaming Video
Presented By: David LaFaire, Vbrick

Now more than ever, people are looking to save money and increase efficiency by reducting the need to travel. In this session you will see how live streaming video coupled with online service and the ultimat in reliability makes it possible to reach any number of people at their desktops at work or at home with live, high quality video.

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Building Management Solutions – Integrated AV, Lighting and Environmental Control, and Remote Systems Management
Presented By: Gary Anselme, Crestron

As the green building movement and LEED Certification comes to the forefront in building design and construction, environmental design strategies that incorporate concepts such as daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, scheduling, and remote monitoring and control are now a necessary consideration. Learn how AV control systems increase ROI with monitoring and scheduling solutions. Lighting control is just as much a part of the integrated Boardroom system as the Audio Video equipment. This presentation will examine and discuss what it takes to expand the Audio Video control to be a complete system control solution and include infrastructure controls such as iLux lighting, HVAC and shade controls. Learn how these systems are not stand alone systems but rather are part of the entire integration picture. In addition, when they are connected using RoomView® SE, a complete browser-based solution for remote systems management and control can be provided throughout the facility, across the campus, or around the globe.

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Successful Videoconferencing Room Design: Tip, Tricks and Traps*
Presented By: Larry McIntyre, Acentech

Designing videoconferencing facilities is one of professionally designed videoconferencing venues. Topics covered include ideal room attributes, fundamentals of audio and video conferencing, text and graphic legibility standards, sightline and seating considerations, architectural acoustics and mechanical system noise criteria. Additionally this program is designed to also review the fundamentals of microphone and speaker criteria to support videoconferencing, equipment planning and architectural integration details, power requirements, telecommunication cabling requirements, interior finishes including color schemes and furniture selection and architectural lighting for video.*

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Understanding the Needs of Information Signage Systems
Presented By: Andy Starks, Tightrope

Not all digital signage systems are the same because every every installation is different! Signage used for informational purposes (as opposed to retail) requires a different set of features and a different approach. In this session, you will learn what separates retail and digital signage systems, why using the wrong system can be fatal to your success and how to evaluate different systems for your needs.

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HDTV and HDMI: How will this impact you?
Presented By: Karl Rosenberg, Extron

Over 8 years ago DVI was introduced to us, yet we still live in an analog world. This class will examine the architecture of both DVI/HDMI. We will go over what you need to know to make these signals work in your systems today and tomorrow. We will examine a HDTVsystem and see how we can integrate these signals into A/V systems.

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Technology for today's digital learner
Presented By: Jodi Rosen, SMART

Technology in the classroom has come a long way, yet many educators are still using outdated technology in order to educate today's technology literate students. Learn how to integrate technology into existing or new classrooms that transforms your curriculum into multimedia lessons aimed at maintaing the attention of today's learners.

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Transitioning from Standard Definition to High Definition Videoconferencing
Presented By: Bill Drucis, Lifesize

What to consider when planning your transition from Standard Def to HD videoconferencing. Network, Peripherals, and Room Layout Design will be discussed.

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*Architects who are members of the American Institute of Architects can earn a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) by attending this seminar.