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Is 4K Ready for Your Prime Time?
The 4K format is starting to appear in areas where large screens are being used and in applications where the wow factor is important to an organization. 4K is defined as a generation of video technology beyond the 1920 x 1080 resolution of HDTV. The high-end signage has smoother edges, crisper images and improved bigger pictures. Current users include Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center and the Mirage Hotel and Casino Race and Sports Book, yet there are applications for nearly any organization.

InfoComm 2013 Will Welcome the Worship Industry
The upcoming audiovisual tradeshow will include solutions for houses of worship.

InfoComm 2013 to Include Realcomm and IBcon
The two co-events offer Intelligent Building education, exhibitions and networking.

5 Quick Tips from Cindy Davis to Get Started Now with InfoComm 2013
Here's a list and links of everything you need to stay up-to-date with the goings-on at InfoComm 2013. From the official Twitter hashtag #InfoComm13, the LinkedIn Group, the official show mobile app for iOS and Android and the important registration link.

InfoComm 2013 to Include Audiovisual Certification
The June tradeshow will offer one-stop training and testing opportunities.

The AV and IT Conversion Conversation
AV on the IT network is commonplace in facilities. In some colleges and universities this conversion is old hat, in other organizations the departments are still in a turf battle over an inevitable union.

InfoComm Watch: 3 Key Trends in Loudspeakers and Sound Reinforcement
InfoComm 2013 Watch: 3 Key Trends in Loudspeakers and Sound Reinforcement: Small Format Line Arrays; Active Digitally Steered Columns/Arrays; Smart Active Loudspeaker Systems

The Science (and a little Art) of Loudspeaker Placement
Frederick J. Ampel discusses what's out there for loudspeaker systems and how best to place them for your application. He breaks down what distributed and directional systems are and helps you pick the right one.

It’s Going to be a Super Tuesday at InfoComm 2013
TechDecisions Editor-in-Chief is a panel moderator for the Women in Technology Symposium at InfoComm 2013, Tuesday, June 11.

Key Trends in Lighting Design and Integration
Trends in lighting design and integration include the use of a lighting designer in videoconferencing and other work environments and using controlling lighting wirelessly.

InfoComm Today Podcasts with AV Nation
The InfoComm Today Podcast is produced in association with AVNation. podcasts provides insight from the InfoComm 2013 executive team and other AV industry leaders. Guests include: InfoComm Executive Director and CEO David Labuskes, Allen Weidman, InfoComm Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of the STEP Foundation, Raymond Kent of Westlake Reed Leskosky, Brad Grimes, InfoComm Senior Writer/Editor, Duffy Wilbert, CTS, InfoComm Senior VP of Member Services; Betsy Jaffe, InfoComm Director of Public Relations; and Kevin Goodrich, Chief Operating Officer of Drape Kings, Jason McGraw, VP of Education and Certification Melissa Taggart

What You Need to Know to Make Decisions About Web Streaming Services and Devices
InfoComm 2013 - The Pro AV IP Web streaming devices you'll see. Plus a step-by-step understanding of live Web streaming from a CTS. From IP, ISPs, CDNs, PoPs, VSTs and whether to go pro or DIY. Understanding how to measure the venue.

NAB Attracts Record Attendance as Vendors Showcase the Latest in Broadcasting Technology
The show covered everything from the latest in audio to video streaming.

Designing for High Contrast
George Mason University uses InfoComm’s ANSI/InfoComm 3M-2011 Projected Image Contrast Ratio Standard to evaluate the projection in its classrooms. Brad Grimes of InfoComm International explores this project.

InfoComm 2013 Sessions Set to Educate You on a Wide Variety of Specialties
InfoComm 2013 is set to expand you knowledge base with specialty tracks to arm you for the coming year of redesigns and upgrade. Tracks such as A/V Systems Technology, Networked A/V Systems, Business and Management, Technology Manager, Staging and Live Events and Standards will all be held at the show in Orlando in June