Demonstrating the power of the Network Effect, residential and commercial-grade AV, IT and security systems increasingly feature and utilize faster, stronger, and more secure network technologies. At CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) taking place in Denver next month, network technologies — and also their attendant complexities — will feature prominently on the exhibit floor and on the curriculum of panels and workshops.
“The power of today’s audiovisual systems integration is bringing together a variety of components, sources and content that are controlled via an IP addressable network,” explains Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director of CEDIA Expo/CIX. “That’s the magic of systems integration and it’s how our community of integrators commands success by delivering a seamless, integrated experience for their customers. To serve this function, integrators need to deploy high-performing network technologies and highly evolved network best practices. CEDIA Expo/CIX is ground zero for both.”
Security, networking, and connectivity learning opportunities at CEDIA Expo/CIX include the following courses:
Wednesday, September 3
Understanding Wi-Fi 7: Faster, Smarter, Stronger Connectivity
Host: Nathan Holmes, Director of Operations, WhyReboot
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: 404
CEU Credit Hours: 1.5
Guardians of the A/V Galaxy: Navigating the Future of Data Security
Host: Jeff Sonnleitner, Network Specialist and Information Security Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: MH 3C
Thursday, September 4
From Network Installer to Digital Gatekeeper: Why Cybersecurity Starts With You
Host: Farr Shepherd, President and Founder, Decypher Technologies
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: MH 4A
Friday, September 5
Next-Level Networking: A Practical Guide for A/V System Integrators
Host: Jeff Sonnleitner, Network Specialist and Information Security Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: MH 3C
CEU Credit Hours: 1.5
“A lot of work has been invested into hardening home/commercial networks,” adds McGraw. “Those innovations aren’t always apparent and the threats they protect against are rarely a problem until they’re a disaster. CEDIA Expo/CIX is an opportunity for integrators to learn about emerging technologies, emerging threats and new best practices. It’s also where they can ask questions, gain practical advice and acquire first-hand experience with network devices — business-critical information that cannot be sourced on a website or gleaned from a brochure.”
