Te***tix Announces Upgrade Program
Te***tix announces the launch of a new upgrade program to layer full telepresence functionality into existing video conferencing rooms regardless of existing hardware solution.

New Powered Loudspeaker
The latest addition Meyer Sound’s UltraSeries family of loudspeakers, the UPQ-2P features exceptionally high power output and low distortion, with tightly focused beamwidth.

Dell Gains Ground in Q2 PC Market
PC demand continues to defy economic and financial woes, with worldwide unit shipments growing by 14.5 percent in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the same period a year earlier to reach 70.2 million units.

Epson Offers Three New 3LCD projectors
Epson is expanding its EX projector line with three new sub-$800 3LCD, 3-Chip multimedia projectors, including a WXGA resolution model ideal for widescreen computers and movie-viewing.

BICSI Appoints Executive Director and CEO
The Executive Board of Directors for BICSI, the professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment, has announced the appointment of John D. Clark Jr., CAE, as the Executive Director/CEO effective September 22.

New Tandberg Telepresence Server
Tandberg introduces an industry first telepresence server that seamlessly brings their telepresence and multi-vendor video conferencing endpoints into a telepresence environment.

Audio Summit
The International Audio Summit covers new technologies in acquiring and sharing information and trends in audio and video production. Speakers from industry, science and trade associations will lecture on topics such as new formats for production and broadcast, audience involvement via innovative audio applications and new wireless communication systems in broadcast centers. A variety of workshops will take an in-depth look at important issues surrounding new production and broadcasting formats, next generation technologies, and audio for sports productions. The summit is organized by the Sennheiser Sound Academy. The Audio Summit will be held November 17-19, 2008 at the Sheraton Delfina, Santa Monica/Los Angeles. A combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, discussions and presentations will provide a rewarding mixture of information and knowledge sharing. Please call Dawn Birr for complete details at (860) 434-9190, ext. 183, or visit www.audiosummit.com.

2008 Flat Information Displays (FID) Conference
iSuppli Corp. announces its 2008 Flat Information Displays (FID) Conference to be held on Oct. 9, 2008, in San Jose, California. The conference will cover key trends impacting displays, track the direction of trends to maximize value and determine where value is created and destroyed in the display chain. Join iSuppli analysts and industry leaders for a look at the biggest issues facing the display industry at the FID conference this year, to be held at the Marriott Hotel in San Jose, California, on Oct. 9, 2008. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the conference. For registration and information, call 310-524-4007, or visit www.isuppli.com/fid2008. Registration is $695 per person.

Sometimes it makes sense to consider building your own web server – at least AV Technology education columnist Steve Cunningham thinks so. Read why in the August 2008 edition of AV Technology.