SUPERCOMM RETURNS
Event organizers today announced the return of the SUPERCOMM brand with the launch of SUPERCOMM 2009, June 8-11, in Chicago.

Turning Technologies Announces New Audience Response System
Turning Technologies announced the availability of ResponseCard AnyWhere, its newest and most versatile audience response system yet.

CompTIA Elects New Chairman
Robert G. O’Malley, chief executive officer of InFocus Corp. of Wilsonville, Ore., will lead the Board of Directors of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in 2008-09.

NEC Introduces Giant 82-inch LCD
NEC Display Solutions of America, announced its largest LCD yet, the expansive 82-inch NEC MultiSync LCD8205.

Samsung Proposes To Acquire SanDisk
Samsung Electronics announced that it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors of SanDisk reiterating its proposal to acquire SanDisk for $26 per share in cash.

Sanyo’s New LCD Projector
SANYO introduces the PLV-Z3000, a super-fast 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Projector that features the company’s exclusive 3D color management system, an ultra-high contrast ratio of 65,000:1, an advanced lens shifting function and a quiet fan system.

125th Audio Engineering Society Convention Elevating Tutorials
Cornerstones of the “AES University,” tutorials provide enlightening, introductory level insights into topics with broad appeal. No previous knowledge in the area is presumed, and Q&A sessions often inspire invaluable dialogues among attendees. All twenty tutorials are detailed by comprehensive abstracts on the Calendar of Events at www.aes.org. Of particular interest to AV/IT technology managers:

Thursday, October 2, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
ELECTROACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS: Presenter - Christopher Struck, CJS Labs, SF – A focus on applications of electroacoustic measurement methods, instrumentation, and data interpretation and practical information on how to perform appropriate tests, and correctly interpret the results.

Thursday, October 2, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
STANDARDS-BASED AUDIO NETWORKS USING IEEE 802.1 AVB: Presenters - Michael Johas Teener, Broadcom Corporation; Robert Boatright, Harman Int'l; Matthew Xavier Mora, Apple.  Recent work by IEEE 802 working groups will allow vendors to build a standards-based network with high-quality  service for professional audio performance and production. These new standards provide three major enhancements for 802-based networks: 1. Precise timing to support low-jitter media clocks and accurate synchronization of multiple streams; 2. A simple reservation protocol; 3. Queuing and forwarding rules. This Tutorial will detail these developments.

AV/IT Integration for Technology Professionals
InfoComm International offers its course “AV/IT Integration for Technology Professionals”, which provides tools and techniques to help meet today’s AV network challenges. With a focus on planning for the future while understanding the past, the class offers methods for creating successful integrated AV/IT solutions.

CompTIA Study Guides Available
Free study guide handlbooks and software for CompTIA certifications are available at www.examforce.com.  CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals.

AV Technology Management Training
Decatur, GA-based consulting firm Technitect offers a set of services to system owners tailored to the needs of owning, maintaining, operating, managing and planning for AV systems. Training focuses on some of the key fundamentals and processes that make for better AV, better design, better troubleshooting, and better management. 

Looking for a network tester? Read Phil Hippensteel’s review of the VeEX VePAL MX100 in the August 2008 edition of AV Technology.