All Articles Tagged Cedia University

Jessica Camerato | 01/15 09:38 AM, 1 Comment

When CE Pro released its 2010 State of the Industry Report, the numbers were hard to swallow:The average custom electronics integration company experienced a 51 percent drop in revenue from residential installations in 2009.The gross median revenue of an installation company plummeted from $1.09 million in 2008 to $531,250 in 2009.The average number of installations plunged from 134 to 78 jobs.But that doesn’t mean all of these companies are giving up on the CE industry. In fact, nearly 50 percent of integrators are predicting higher revenues in 2010 and 34… View this story

Jessica Camerato | 12/15 11:08 AM, 0 Comments

There may not be 12 days of EHX, but there are seven pillars of growth in hot markets. Consider it 12 days worth of great information packed into three days. This holiday season give yourself the gift of EHX Spring 2010, March 25-27 in Orlando, Florida. Unwrap CEDIA University training filled with CEUs, open up a box of Dealer-to-Dealer Panel sessions led by industry pros, and spoil yourself with the know-how you need to thrive. Here are three ways to treat yourself at EHX Spring 2010. Seven Golden Opportunities. Who… View this story

Jessica Camerato | 12/14 08:47 AM, 0 Comments

We already told you about three of the most popular CEDIA University courses being offered at EHX Spring 2010. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be other new and exciting classes. CEDIA University will target emerging trends and technologies that are poised to influence the custom electronics industry. Translation: New revenue opportunities for your business. "For the last couple of years, technology has been in a refinement cycle," says Dave Pedigo, senior director of technology at CEDIA. "I think that we are on the apex of another round of newer… View this story

Jessica Camerato | 12/11 09:25 AM, 0 Comments

"Principles of IP Networking," "Designing Ethernet Networks" and "Fundamentals of Home Theater Design" have been in-demand classes at CEDIA Expo over the years. Now CE pros can attend these enhanced classes at EHX Spring 2010 and earn CEU credits (CEUs). CEDIA University is offering a hand-selected lineup of training courses, presented at EHX Spring, March 25-27 in Orlando, Florida. All of the CEDIA University sessions are offered free of charge when attendees sign up to attend EHX. Custom electronics professionals may receive up to 46 CEUs at no additional cost.… View this story

Geoffrey Oldmixon | 11/11 07:52 AM, 0 Comments

The non-profit Media Center Integrator Alliance (MCIA) recently celebrated its first birthday. In one year, the MCIA has had to shift gears a number of times, accommodating an economy it didn't expect to be quite so rocky. MCIA president Kevin Collins reflected on that tough first 365 days. With one year under your belt, how do you feel about MCIA's progress? Last year, we formed before we had an inkling of this economic downturn. We had three major premises when we formed: General awarenessTrainingToolsWe came out with objectives, and we… View this story