CEDIA Market Research Findings Indicate Strong Growth

Today's Top Story - 10.01.13 CEDIA Market Research Findings Indicate Strong Growth » At a press event on Friday, September 27, Erica Shonkwiler, CEDIA senior director of research, presented the preliminary findings from the organization's annual market research report. Today's News ASK Proxima Announces Cost-Effective Projector Partnerships » ASK Proxima, a new U.S. sales and distribution subsidiary of Shenzhen ACTO Digital Video Technology, a high–tech enterprise specializing in research, development, and manufacturing of digital video technology—announced four top rep firms hired to launch the release of ASK Proxima's projectors. Barix Welcomes Ronni Guggenheim as CEO » IP audio and control specialist Barix ushers in a new era with the appointment of Ronni Guggenheim as CEO. Based in Zurich, Mr. Guggenheim takes the reins on October 1—and he has big plans for the company. CEDIA EXPO Shows Positive Gains Across the Board » CEDIA EXPO 2013 experienced positive gains in attendance, exhibitor participation, and training registrations. More than 470 exhibitors and 17,900 attendees from 84 countries participated in the 2013 event in Denver. Professional and overall attendance both grew by six percent while new exhibitor participation grew by 20% and first-time attendees increased by 50 percent year over year. CEDIA Training also experienced record growth with over 6300 course registrations representing a 50 percent participation increase. Park Avenue Tunnel Art Installation Uses Audinate's Dante » The famed Park Avenue Tunnel in midtown Manhattan has been closed to pedestrians for nearly 180 years. Over three weekends this August that changed. A dramatic art installation took over and the city closed traffic for the first time to make way for "Voice Tunnel," an incandescent, echoing and interactive art show from artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. RTI Launches New Website » Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) announced the launch of its new website. The site has a completely redesigned look and feel, enabling easier navigation to product and support materials for both dealers and end users. Along with the addition of individual login capabilities for providing further security to the dealer area, the website also features a two-way drivers store and project showcase section featuring case studies of RTI installations in a wide range of environments. Feature of the Day A Conversation with Federico Bausone, Chairman of CEDIA » by Jeremy J. Glowacki Entering his second EXPO as CEDIA chairman of the board, Federico Bausone is anticipating an event that improves on last year's incremental growth as well as a return to the attendee energy of years past. He took a moment to answer the CEDIA Daily's questions about this year's convention, and his plans, personally, wearing the hat as owner of Multisistemas BVC in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico. Survey of the Week Where do you see the most potential for 4K in pro AV? » Quote of the Day "Dante is the only solution that would allow us to put this number of high-quality outputs onto a flexible infrastructure from a single computer. And because Dante uses off-the-shelf switches and standard cabling, the expenditure was minimal. In fact, the only 'buy in' for infrastructure was a bit more single-mode fiber—a no-brainer decision as it will be returned to our general inventory." --Kate Brown, Audio Engineer, WorldStage

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