GovComm 2013

Manufacturers' Training

The following Manufacturers' Training sessions (MT) are free of charge.

Who can deliver education about products better than the Manufacturers themselves? Attend one or more of GovComm's 90-minute, product- and solution-specific Manufacturers' Training and you'll go back to the office with some solid recommendations.

MT01: Extending, Splitting and Connecting in the Digital Age
Atlona, Inc.
Atlona has been connecting technology to the world since 2003, supplying an extensive range of analog and digital connectivity solutions to a global client base spanning a diverse range of markets-from consumer electronics to broadcasting, digital signage and commercial AV.

The "Analog Sunset" is upon us as the "Digital Sunrise" beckons-are you ready? This course covers a range of topics designed to bring attendees up to speed on HDMI, EDID and HDCP — how to integrate it and deploy it over distance at multiple points. We discuss HDBaseT and HDBaseT Lite and fiber for digital distribution, connectivity and control of the digital stream including High Definition Audio, Video, (including 4K Video and Lossless Audio) Control (RS232, IR, CED, USB), Ethernet and Power (PoE) and a primer on digital system troubleshooting.
Intermediate

MT02: Harnessing Audience Insight
IML Event Technology
The real value for the key stakeholders of any meeting, training seminar or event is the discussion, content and actions that are generated by the participants. Through collaboration, the intellectual capital in the room has the ability to drive change, create insight and facilitate more infomed business decisions.

To achive this and to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of these events, it is essential to create an environment that actively promotes audience interaction by taking advantage of strategic yet simple-to-use technology solutions that help capture and make sense of all of the rich content that is created. That is how IML can help with its wireless handheld response and microphone device and associated software. We call it Harnessing Audience Insight.
Basic

MT03: 4K Display Technology: What You Need to Know
Planar Systems, Inc.
In this session, Planar Systems will provide an education on what 4K is and the market dynamics in place that will make this the year for 4K technology. Learn about 4K customers, their applications and what you should consider when evaluating 4K display technology.
Basic

MT04: Integrated by Design
Crestron
Today's commercial buildings contain more technology than ever before. To maximize efficiency, convenience and energy savings, all of the separate systems must be intelligently integrated and controlled in a fundamentally new way. Crestron products are integrated by Design™ to deliver complete technology solutions. We integrate all systems and devices in buildings onto a single open platform so they can communicate and work together seamlessly. We offer the ability to monitor, manage and control ALL technology from one platform, from anywhere, and at any time. The end result for our commercial customers is lower operational costs and higher productivity and efficiency, while our residential customers enjoy greater comfort and convenience, as well as a more elegant living space.
Basic

MT05: Wireless Technology & Effective Communication in Today's Govt.
Williams Sound
This training session provides an in-depth overview of wireless communication technologies available for today's government agencies — including digital, infrared, FM and loop. Learn how wireless technology solutions can solve your most demanding application scenarios, including language interpretation/access and new 2010 ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines. Take part in hands on product demonstrations comparing different wireless technologies and discussions on various case studies of wireless technologies at work in government agencies today.

  • NEW ADA compliance for accessible design — Are you in compliance?
  • 5 Tips for making your facility ADA compliant
  • Takeaway techniques and solutions for your communication challenges, handouts and more

Basic

MT06: Ten Best Practices for Digital System Design
Crestron
The "Digital Sunrise" presents challenges for the design an implementation of AV systems, such as: integrating old analog sources and displays; integrating new technology, such as 3D video and 4K resolutions; varying infrastructure and connectivity, such as HDBaseT, multimode and single mode fiber; managing data, such as CEC, EDID and HDCP; understanding how scalers effect switchinging speed and image quality; and addressing the often overlooked digital audio. Keep up with the rapidly changing digital landscape. Learn about the latest advances in Crestron DigitalMedia™ and get the best system performance today and well into the future.
Intermediate

MT07: Television Delivered on Cat 5/6 Cable
Lynx Broadband
This couse explains how balun technology can deliver television (also called RF) on Cat 5 and Cat 6 cable. It includes a live demonstration of product capabilities, and provides technical information on performance capabilities. The functional advantages of this technology compared to IPTV or traditional coax are also discussed.
Intermediate