Systems Contractor News

Recently, dbi Systems Integration Inc. sonically upgraded the home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. We sat down with Jerry Van Dyke, principal at dbi Systems, to go behind the scenes and find out more about the new L-Acoustics sound system powering the Winspear Centre. #ProAV https://lnkd.in/eyHhw7hf

Entries are open! The Pro AV Best in Market Awards—from SCN, Sound & Video Contractor, and AV Technology—has opened its entry window for new products or upgrades to existing products. Entries close Aug. 30, so get started today. #ProAV #SCNMag

Experience or potential? Hiring the right people is one of the most important uses of time, because the outcome can have such a significant impact, good or bad. AtlasIED's Matt Czyzewski dives into how hiring for potential can bring fresh energy to your company. #ProAV #SCNMag

As AV professionals, we all like the proverbial bells and whistles. But sometimes, simplicity wins the day. Our own Mark J. Pescatore tested out the Sennheiser Profile USB microphone and got nothin' but compliments. Check out his review. #ProAV #SCNmag

C2G turns 40. Absen named a leader in LED display solutions. Control Concepts, Inc. announces not one, but two partnerships. More acquisition news. And more Pro AV people on the move. It's all here in your weekly Pro AV Newsmakers. #ProAV #SCNMag #AVTweeps https://lnkd.in/eNmPr8aV

Some acquisition news before you start your weekend: Williams AV has acquired TeachLogic, which specializes in classroom sound reinforcement solutions. Get more details from #SCNmag.

The Pro AV industry benefits when it collaborates with organizations from other industries. So, how can we make this happen? Sharath Abraham shares some ideas with #SCNmag. https://lnkd.in/eujyrk4x

Project management software can be a game changer for Pro AV integrators for everything from proposal creation to resource allocation. Industry experts from D-Tools Inc., Jetbuilt, Specifi IO, and ProjX360 talk features and functionality with #SCNmag's James Careless.

Organizations have worked together to develop #IPMX for #AVoIP applications. Matrox Video's Rob Moodey talks protocols and progress for #SCNmag readers.

Cloud platforms provide a range of services and features—but not all cloud providers are equal in abilities, technical services, or global coverage. LEA Professional's Brian Pickowitz shares some advice with #SCNmag readers about how to select a cloud provider that can truly meet their needs.