Shows
The Integration ConversationNEW CEDIA Tiered Memberships & Online Learning System | 408In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwelling, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA, Wendy Griffiths, Jon Rehwaldt and Paul Dolence of CEDIA about the new tiered memberships that CEDIA is rolling out and the Learning Management System (LMS) CEDIA is about to deploy called, "CEDIA Online Learning". Stay tuned for new information on the CEDIA website. https://cedia.org/smart-home-professionals/membership/2025-cedia-member-benefits-and-pricing/ https://cedia.org/en-us/smart-home-professionals/education/online-learning/
2024-11-2246 minThe Integration ConversationNEW CEDIA Tiered Memberships & Online Learning System | 408In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwelling, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA, Wendy Griffiths, Jon Rehwaldt and Paul Dolence of CEDIA about the new tiered memberships that CEDIA is rolling out and the Learning Management System (LMS) CEDIA is about to deploy called, "CEDIA Online Learning". Stay tuned for new information on the CEDIA website. https://cedia.org/smart-home-professionals/membership/2025-cedia-member-benefits-and-pricing/ https://cedia.org/en-us/smart-home-professionals/education/online-learning/
2024-11-2246 min
The Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Final Day | 402In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Greg Schaller of Design Lab, Gonzalo Herrero of DyS Tech SRL, Devan Pascal of Light & Green, Michael Heiss, of M Heiss Design, Jake Fuller of Automated Audio Video, and Rich Green of Rich Green Design about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0835 minThe Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Final Day | 402In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Greg Schaller of Design Lab, Gonzalo Herrero of DyS Tech SRL, Devan Pascal of Light & Green, Michael Heiss, of M Heiss Design, Jake Fuller of Automated Audio Video, and Rich Green of Rich Green Design about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0835 min
The Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 | 401In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Nathan Holmes of WhyReboot, Eddie Shapiro with SmartTouch USA, Roberto España of Aktiva, Sebastian Garza of Grupo Mai, Jon Stein of Restrepo Innovations, and Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0729 minThe Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 | 401In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Nathan Holmes of WhyReboot, Eddie Shapiro with SmartTouch USA, Roberto España of Aktiva, Sebastian Garza of Grupo Mai, Jon Stein of Restrepo Innovations, and Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0729 min
The Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 | 400In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Eddie Shapiro of Smart Touch USA, Matt Manalis of eXpirence ONE & Livigy, Dwaine Ambrose of Guardian Protection Services, Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects, John Stein of Restrepo Innovations, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, and Pete Trauth of Nirvana Entertainment about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0632 minThe Integration Conversation2024 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 | 400In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Eddie Shapiro of Smart Touch USA, Matt Manalis of eXpirence ONE & Livigy, Dwaine Ambrose of Guardian Protection Services, Andy Bull of Lighting Audio Video Projects, John Stein of Restrepo Innovations, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, and Pete Trauth of Nirvana Entertainment about their experiences to date at this years CEDIA Expo.
2024-09-0632 min
The Integration ConversationA Discussion About the 2024 CEDIA Awards [384]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinemaworks, Ben Goff, Technical Director of Cinema Lusso, Mike Chorney, President of La Scala Media, and Eddie Shapiro, Founder and CEO of SmartTouch USA about the 2024 CEDIA awards program. We discuss what it does for your business when you participate and how being considered a finalist is a major win. We discuss how much you learn just by following the process for submitting a project and what it's like to be a j...
2024-03-1857 minThe Integration ConversationA Discussion About the 2024 CEDIA Awards [384]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinemaworks, Ben Goff, Technical Director of Cinema Lusso, Mike Chorney, President of La Scala Media, and Eddie Shapiro, Founder and CEO of SmartTouch USA about the 2024 CEDIA awards program. We discuss what it does for your business when you participate and how being considered a finalist is a major win. We discuss how much you learn just by following the process for submitting a project and what it's like to be a j...
2024-03-1857 min
The Integration ConversationNew CEDIA Tech Summits | 383In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Giles Sutton Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at CEDIA, and Jonathan Toomey, Director of Conference Strategy at CEDIA about CEDIA Tech Summits and how they are changing. Link to CEDIA Tech Summits: https://cedia.org/connection/tech-business-summits/
2024-03-0128 minThe Integration ConversationNew CEDIA Tech Summits | 383In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Giles Sutton Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at CEDIA, and Jonathan Toomey, Director of Conference Strategy at CEDIA about CEDIA Tech Summits and how they are changing. Link to CEDIA Tech Summits: https://cedia.org/connection/tech-business-summits/
2024-03-0128 min
The Integration Conversation2023 CEDIA Expo _ Day 3 [368]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with a giant cast of international integrators, manufactures and distributors about third and final day of the CEDIA Expo. https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-1040 minThe Integration Conversation2023 CEDIA Expo _ Day 3 [368]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with a giant cast of international integrators, manufactures and distributors about third and final day of the CEDIA Expo. https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-1040 min
The Integration Conversation2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 2 [367]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with Todd Nash of Ermco Electric, Ken Edrmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA, and Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education at CEDIA about second day of the CEDIA Expo. https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-0931 min
The Integration Conversation2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 [366]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with Leslie Shiner, owner of the ShinerGroup, Pete Trauth, CEO of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Caleb Fetter, President and Managing Partner of Residential Media Systems (RMS), and Daryl Friedman, CEO and President of CEDIA about first day of the CEDIA Expo. https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-0831 minThe Integration Conversation2023 CEDIA Expo | Day 1 [366]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA and the host of the CEDIA Podcast has a discussion with Leslie Shiner, owner of the ShinerGroup, Pete Trauth, CEO of Nirvana Home Entertainment, Caleb Fetter, President and Managing Partner of Residential Media Systems (RMS), and Daryl Friedman, CEO and President of CEDIA about first day of the CEDIA Expo. https://cedia.net/advocacy/rp22 https://cedia.net/advocacy/workforce-development/jobseekers https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3360
2023-09-0831 min
The Integration ConversationBuilding a Better Business with CEDIA Certification [360]In this Podcast, Mandy Beckner, VP of Education and Training at CEDIA moderates a panel of CEDIA volunteers and certification holders about the importance and benefit of being CEDIA Certified. Included in the discussion are: Amanda Wildman, Owner of TruMedia (USA), Mike Ranpura, Director of SmartLife AV (UK), Pete Trauth, Owner of Nirvana Home Entertainment, (USA) and Paul Skelton, Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA covering Australia and New Zealand. Link to the video on the CEDIA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/j6hj0CMiP1U
2023-06-1649 minThe Integration ConversationBuilding a Better Business with CEDIA Certification [360]In this Podcast, Mandy Beckner, VP of Education and Training at CEDIA moderates a panel of CEDIA volunteers and certification holders about the importance and benefit of being CEDIA Certified. Included in the discussion are: Amanda Wildman, Owner of TruMedia (USA), Mike Ranpura, Director of SmartLife AV (UK), Pete Trauth, Owner of Nirvana Home Entertainment, (USA) and Paul Skelton, Regional Development Consultant for CEDIA covering Australia and New Zealand. Link to the video on the CEDIA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/j6hj0CMiP1U
2023-06-1649 min
The Integration Conversation"Special Edition" CEDIA GOVT & Governance | VOTE! [2022 41]In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talkes with David Weinstien, Chair of the CEDIA Board of Directors, Jamie Briesemeister, Vice Chair and Chair of the CEDIA Governance Committee, and Daryl Freidman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA about the importance of voting for the board representatives and we talk about governance transparancy.
2022-10-1019 minThe Integration Conversation"Special Edition" CEDIA GOVT & Governance | VOTE! [2022 41]In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talkes with David Weinstien, Chair of the CEDIA Board of Directors, Jamie Briesemeister, Vice Chair and Chair of the CEDIA Governance Committee, and Daryl Freidman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA about the importance of voting for the board representatives and we talk about governance transparancy.
2022-10-1019 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Expo First Impressions with Chris Oram [2002 40]In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talked with Chris Oram, owner of Oram Home Technologies about attending his first CEDIA Expo.
2022-10-0729 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Expo 2022 Day 2 [2022 38]In this episode Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA with Ashley Kimsey of AVA, Gordon Van Zuiden of Cyber Manor, Jon Stein of Stone Gliden and Mitch Klein of Silicon Labs about their experience at day two of the CEDIA Expo.
2022-10-0138 minThe Integration Conversation2022 CEDIA Expo Keynote Discussion with Kaleidescape [2022 35]In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Luke O'Brien, Director of Content at Kaleidescape about the up-comming CEDIA Expo Keynote, "Entertainment Evolution 2022: Content Overload" presented by Greg Durkin of Enact Insight and about Kaleidescape, and being a sponsor of that Keynote.
2022-09-1643 minThe Integration ConversationNEC 2023 Code and CEDIA Policy Update (2022 31)In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Darren Raeman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Principle at Rev2 Consultants, ane Ken Erdmann, DIrector of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about recent NEC 2023 code changes and government affairs.
2022-08-201h 07The Integration ConversationNEC 2023 Code and CEDIA Policy Update (2022 31)In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with Darren Raeman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Principle at Rev2 Consultants, ane Ken Erdmann, DIrector of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about recent NEC 2023 code changes and government affairs.
2022-08-201h 07The Integration ConversationCEDIA Certification Panel at 2022 ISE Show (2022 30)In this Podcast, we take key excerpts from a panel discussion held at the 2022 ISE show that talks about CEDIA Certification. Mandy Becker, VP of Education at CEDIA hosts a panel with Andy and Annie Baker of Baker Stone Systems, Mike Ranpura od Smart Life AV, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment Systems and Alan Matthews of Automated Spaces.
2022-08-1347 min
The Integration ConversationCEDIA Tech Summit at KOP (2022_14)In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA talks with several vendors who have displayed at the CEDIA tech Summit located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. We talk about their experiences and what it's like to be part of these events.
2022-04-1526 minThe Integration ConversationMeet some CEDIA Members (2022_12)In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA & Host for the CEDIA Podcast) talks with Amanda Wildman (CXO of TruMedia & co-host for today's podcast), Jesse Silva, (Owner of The PAVE), Melanie Niemerg (Owner of Integral Systems), and Matt Manalis (Managing Director of Experience One), about their businesses, histories and thoughts on our industry. Instagram: @trumediahome @thepavedotcom @integral_systems @xonesmarthome
2022-04-0258 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Celebrates International Womens Day (2022_10)In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA), and Amanda Wildman (CXO of TruMedia) talk with Norma Garcia-Muro (VP of Marketing at Kleidescape), Maryellen Oswald (Managing Partner at Studio Decore), and Aneta Armova-Levin (Education Manager EMEA at CEDIA) about International Womens Day.
2022-03-121h 05The Integration ConversationCEDIA Welcomes Kohler to the Propel Program (2022_9)In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA), Ian Bryant (Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA) and Giles Sutton (Sr. VP of Member Success & Sales at CEDIA) talk with Megan Rapp (Associate Channel Manager at Kohler), and Jamie Briesemeister (CEO of Integration Controls) about Kohler joining the CEDIA Propel Program.
2022-03-0641 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Welcomes Kohler to the Propel Program (2022_9)In this cast Walt Zerbe (Sr. Director of Technology & Standards at CEDIA), Ian Bryant (Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA) and Giles Sutton (Sr. VP of Member Success & Sales at CEDIA) talk with Megan Rapp (Associate Channel Manager at Kohler), and Jamie Briesemeister (CEO of Integration Controls) about Kohler joining the CEDIA Propel Program.
2022-03-0641 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Launches New Programming Specialist Pathway (2022_5)In this cast I talk with Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education of CEDIA, Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Mal Fisher CTO of AWE Distributors in the UK, and Chair of the CEDIA PDAC (Professional Development Advisory Committee) about the new Programming Specialist Pathway that just launched. To sign up for this Pathway, please go to https://cedia.net/education-events/education and select the, "Explore Courses" button in the, "Introducing CEDIA Academy" area.
2022-02-0456 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Launches New Programming Specialist Pathway (2022_5)In this cast I talk with Steven Rissi, Sr. Director of Technical Education of CEDIA, Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Mal Fisher CTO of AWE Distributors in the UK, and Chair of the CEDIA PDAC (Professional Development Advisory Committee) about the new Programming Specialist Pathway that just launched. To sign up for this Pathway, please go to https://cedia.net/education-events/education and select the, "Explore Courses" button in the, "Introducing CEDIA Academy" area.
2022-02-0456 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA adds GuardDog to Propel Program (2022_4)In this cast I talk with Peter Bookman, Founder & CEO of GuardDog, Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO of Adaptive Design Group and Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA about GuardDog, a new Cyber Security tool, being the newest member of the CEDIA Propel Program https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel
2022-01-2841 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA adds GuardDog to Propel Program (2022_4)In this cast I talk with Peter Bookman, Founder & CEO of GuardDog, Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO of Adaptive Design Group and Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA about GuardDog, a new Cyber Security tool, being the newest member of the CEDIA Propel Program https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel
2022-01-2841 minThe Integration ConversationMeet Daryl Friedman, CEDIA's new CEO (2021_50)This week we get to meet and talk with Daryl Friedman, CEDIA's new CEO. If you'd like to send comments directly to Daryl you can message him at ceo@cedia.org
2021-12-0321 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA WellCon Wrap-Up (2021_48)In this weeks podcast we re-cap the CEDIA WellCon event that was held on November 16th and 17th. Ian and I are joined by Michael Don Ham of RePure, Seth Kaplan of LK Associates, Peter Dyroff of Strareres, Gordon Van Zuiden of Cyber Manor and Mike Maniscalso as we talk about the event and key takeaways. There's a link to the panels so you can watch the sessions if you missed them. https://cedia.myabsorb.com/#/resources/b8ea9a89-87f2-4f66-8c0e-d980471f83cf
2021-11-1957 minThe Integration ConversationWellness & the CEDIA WellCon Event (2021_44)Join Walt Zerbe and Ian Bryant as we talk with Linda Kafka, founder of LivABLE Environments and the LivABLE Design Summit and Michael D Ham, president of Pure 365 about wellness and the up and coming CEDIA WellCon event happening November 16th and 17th. Links: https://cedia.net/education-events/wellcon linkedin.com/in/michael-d-ham http://www.livablecanada.com
2021-10-2251 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Releases RP-28 Recommended Practice (2021_40)In this podcast, I speak with Joel Silver of ISF, Jason Dustal of Murideo, as well as David Meyer and Steven Rissi of CEDIA about the new CEDIA/CTA-RP28 Recommended Practice on HDMI® Design and Verification. RP28 is free! Here's a link: https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3125 Link to CEDIA Education: https://cedia.net/education-events/education To get involved with CEDIA standards, email: standards@cedia.org
2021-09-2549 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Releases RP-28 Recommended Practice (2021_40)In this podcast, I speak with Joel Silver of ISF, Jason Dustal of Murideo, as well as David Meyer and Steven Rissi of CEDIA about the new CEDIA/CTA-RP28 Recommended Practice on HDMI® Design and Verification. RP28 is free! Here's a link: https://cedia.net/product.aspx?ID=3125 Link to CEDIA Education: https://cedia.net/education-events/education To get involved with CEDIA standards, email: standards@cedia.org
2021-09-2549 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Podcast: Poppy Crum & Story Telling (2021_38)Recently, Poppy Crum was the keynote speaker at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you were able to make the show, you had an opportunity to watch her keynote address. If not, this podcast dives deep into a previous CEDIA podcast where we interviewed Poppy before the CEDIA Expo. Turns out that story telling is deep, very deep. We've sliced and diced that podcast to bring you this one that will dive into subjects such as standards, creative intent, XR, haptics, wellness, empathetic technology, data gathering, personalization, sensors, deep fakes, and biometrics.
2021-09-1052 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Podcast: Poppy Crum & Story Telling (2021_38)Recently, Poppy Crum was the keynote speaker at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you were able to make the show, you had an opportunity to watch her keynote address. If not, this podcast dives deep into a previous CEDIA podcast where we interviewed Poppy before the CEDIA Expo. Turns out that story telling is deep, very deep. We've sliced and diced that podcast to bring you this one that will dive into subjects such as standards, creative intent, XR, haptics, wellness, empathetic technology, data gathering, personalization, sensors, deep fakes, and biometrics.
2021-09-1052 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Podcast: 2021 CEDIA Expo Day 2Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Randy Reece (Draper), Ben Aymami (American Lighting), Dennis Erskine (The Erskine Group), Tom Doherty (HTSA), and Steven Rissi (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the second day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
2021-09-0329 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Podcast: 2021 CEDIA Expo Day 2Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Randy Reece (Draper), Ben Aymami (American Lighting), Dennis Erskine (The Erskine Group), Tom Doherty (HTSA), and Steven Rissi (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the second day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
2021-09-0329 minThe Integration Conversation2021 CEDIA Expo Day 1Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Dan McGowan (CEDIA), Frank Defilippis (Dish), Eric Bodley (Future Ready Solutions), Nathan Holmes (Access Networks), and Ian Bryant (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the first day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
2021-09-0232 minThe Integration Conversation2021 CEDIA Expo Day 1Join Walt Zerbe (CEDIA), Dan McGowan (CEDIA), Frank Defilippis (Dish), Eric Bodley (Future Ready Solutions), Nathan Holmes (Access Networks), and Ian Bryant (CEDIA) as we talk about our experiences during the first day of exposition at the 2021 CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Indiana.
2021-09-0232 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Podcast: Geeking Out on EQAh, yes, EQ. A critical topic and set of skills to be sure, but what is EQ -- and, as importantly -- what ISN'T it? Renowned industry thought leaders Peter Aylett of HTE, Dennis Erskine of Erskine Group, and Sebastien Gailleton of the StormAudio brand untangle EQ's practical and higher-level points with co-hosts Walt Zerbe and Steve Rissi. HTE Erskine Group StormAudio Level up your audio game with CEDIA Education at CEDIA Expo 2021.
2021-07-2353 min
The Integration ConversationCEDIA Expo 2021 Education PreviewCEDIA Expo is around the corner and Co-hosts Walt Zerbe, Steve Rissi, and Dan McGowan will talk about the subjects that will help you get the most out of your time. We'll cover "why" for taking CEDIA Education before -- at long last -- we return to Indy together as an industry at CEDIA Expo 2021. Guests include LK Associates' Jason Sayen, CEDIA's Ken Erdmann, and CEDIA's Steve Rissi. CEDIAExpo.com Sign up for CEDIA Education at CEDIA Expo LKA-fl.com
2021-07-1651 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Expo 2021 Education PreviewCEDIA Expo is around the corner and Co-hosts Walt Zerbe, Steve Rissi, and Dan McGowan will talk about the subjects that will help you get the most out of your time. We'll cover "why" for taking CEDIA Education before -- at long last -- we return to Indy together as an industry at CEDIA Expo 2021. Guests include LK Associates' Jason Sayen, CEDIA's Ken Erdmann, and CEDIA's Steve Rissi. CEDIAExpo.com Sign up for CEDIA Education at CEDIA Expo LKA-fl.com
2021-07-1651 min
The Integration ConversationThe New CEDIA Career CenterCEDIA's Global Services Manager Jenn McGuire joins us for the skinny on the new CEDIA Career Center. The site allows you to: Create a company profile to highlight company information, including a logo, company overview, social media links…etc. Post open job positions, including internships, apprenticeships, and contractor/gig work. Search candidate profiles and resumes. View resources on topics, such as, talent attraction, recruitment, development, advancement, and termination. We'll also hear from Jenn and CEDIA's Member Programs Manager Jess Thornburg on all the current member benefits – it's renewal time, after all. https://careers.cedia.net/
2020-12-1135 minThe Integration ConversationThe New CEDIA Career CenterCEDIA's Global Services Manager Jenn McGuire joins us for the skinny on the new CEDIA Career Center. The site allows you to: Create a company profile to highlight company information, including a logo, company overview, social media links…etc. Post open job positions, including internships, apprenticeships, and contractor/gig work. Search candidate profiles and resumes. View resources on topics, such as, talent attraction, recruitment, development, advancement, and termination. We'll also hear from Jenn and CEDIA's Member Programs Manager Jess Thornburg on all the current member benefits – it's renewal time, after all. https://careers.cedia.net/
2020-12-1135 min
The Integration ConversationMichael Heiss, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award RecipientMeet the individual who's been honored with the CEDIA 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award: "Cap'n Vid," the one and only Michael Heiss. He's got some great stories about the origins of CEDIA – and his time at NBC television. https://michaelheiss.com/
2020-10-0949 min
The Integration ConversationAll about CEDIA's new-look websiteCEDIA's Desiree Friedman and James Bliss tell us about the work (and thought) that went into CEDIA's new website: the look, the learning systems, and the combination of several sites into one location serving our global community of integrators, specifiers, and clients. CEDIA.net
2020-06-0223 minThe Integration ConversationAll about CEDIA's new-look websiteCEDIA's Desiree Friedman and James Bliss tell us about the work (and thought) that went into CEDIA's new website: the look, the learning systems, and the combination of several sites into one location serving our global community of integrators, specifiers, and clients. CEDIA.net
2020-06-0223 min
The Integration ConversationCEDIA Talks on Video Compression and Selling to BoomersWe've got highlights of two CEDIA talks from ISE 2020. In one, CEDIA's David Meyer gives us everything we ever wanted to know about video compression, and in the other, Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting) talks about the unique issue of selling to Baby Boomers as the population ages. For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2020-03-1335 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA Talks on Video Compression and Selling to BoomersWe've got highlights of two CEDIA talks from ISE 2020. In one, CEDIA's David Meyer gives us everything we ever wanted to know about video compression, and in the other, Michael Heiss (M Heiss Consulting) talks about the unique issue of selling to Baby Boomers as the population ages. For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2020-03-1335 min
The Integration ConversationA chat with CEDIA's Chairman and a workforce development updateIn this two-parter, we sit down with CEDIA's new Board Chairman, Rob Sutherland, and give you an update on a challenge we've all identified: workforce development. We stopped by the integration firm TRIPhase to talk with the owner, Robert Haecker, about a recent hire -- Brett Jagger -- who graduated from the inaugural 12-week CEDIA Electronic Systems Integration Technician Training program.
2020-03-0640 min
The Integration ConversationOur CEDIA Panel's first report from CES 2020CES 2020 is underway, and CEDIA has a crew walking the floors and reporting back. The panel for the first episode from Vegas includes Walt Zerbe and Ian Bryant from CEDIA, Mike Maniscalco (Pytheas), Rich Green (Rich Green Design), Gordon van Zuiden (cyberManor), Christiaan Beukes (Sphere Custom), and Jim Hunter (Delos).
2020-01-0839 min
The Integration ConversationImprove your chances of winning a CEDIA Award, then use it to marketTwo CEDIA-Award-winning firms, The Pyramid Group (UK) and The Premier Group (US) talk about what makes a great CEDIA Awards entry, and how to use the awards to generate more business. The Cavern, by The Pyramid Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2019/11/27/how-they-did-it-the-cavern Sophisticated Lakehouse, by The Premier Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2018/10/18/how-they-did-it-sophisticated-lakehouse
2019-11-2943 minThe Integration ConversationImprove your chances of winning a CEDIA Award, then use it to marketTwo CEDIA-Award-winning firms, The Pyramid Group (UK) and The Premier Group (US) talk about what makes a great CEDIA Awards entry, and how to use the awards to generate more business. The Cavern, by The Pyramid Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2019/11/27/how-they-did-it-the-cavern Sophisticated Lakehouse, by The Premier Group: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/blog/2018/10/18/how-they-did-it-sophisticated-lakehouse
2019-11-2943 min
The Integration ConversationMeet the candidates running for CEDIA's Board of DirectorsNine candidates are running for CEDIA's elected positions on the association's Board of Directors. In this podcast, each individual is given two minutes to tell you why you should vote for them. To learn more about the men and women running, the process and open seats, and to cast your vote, go to cedia.net/election.
2019-10-0421 min
The Integration ConversationA rapid-fire wrapup of CEDIA Expo, Day ThreeEd and Walt welcome Rich Green (Rich Green Ink), Peter Aylett (Archimedia), Christiaan Beukes (Artcoustic SA/Sphere Custom Design), Hugo Fitzjohn (Meridian), and John Akers (LMC Home Entertainment) for this rapid-fire wrapup of Expo, Day Three. https://www.archimedia-me.com/ https://www.lmche.com/ http://spherecustom.com/ https://www.meridian-audio.com/ Have an idea for a class at Expo in 2020? https://cedia.net/cedia-training/call-for-proposals
2019-09-1522 min
The Integration ConversationThe CEDIA panel recaps Expo, Day Two, 2019Guests with Ed and Walt include Eddie Shapiro (SmartTouchUSA), Peter Aylett (Archimedia), and Christiaan Beukes (Artcoustic SA/Sphere Custom Design) for a recap of CEDIA Expo, Day Two. Find out who took home honors for innovation -- and get some critical info on the CEDIA Size and Scope report. https://smarttouchusa.com/ http://spherecustom.com/ https://www.archimedia-me.com/
2019-09-1426 min
The Integration ConversationA look at the philosophy behind CEDIA's educational offeringsIn this episode, we talk not only about the "what" of CEDIA education at Expo, Boot Camps, and the new workforce development curriculum, but the "why" — the philosophies behind the nuts and bolts of the training. CEDIA's Director of Technical Training Steve Rissi joins Ed and Walt for this one (and he has some pretty great takes). Register for education at Expo at CEDIAexpo.com.
2019-08-3040 min
The Integration ConversationA chat with CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Mitch KleinMitchell Klein has led his own integration firm, he's led CEDIA, and now he leads the Z-Wave Alliance. He's also the 2019 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Here's an in-depth interview with a thoughtful and fascinating gent. Register for CEDIA Expo and help us celebrate Mr. Klein's achievement: CEDIAExpo.com
2019-08-1654 minThe Integration ConversationA chat with CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Mitch KleinMitchell Klein has led his own integration firm, he's led CEDIA, and now he leads the Z-Wave Alliance. He's also the 2019 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Here's an in-depth interview with a thoughtful and fascinating gent. Register for CEDIA Expo and help us celebrate Mr. Klein's achievement: CEDIAExpo.com
2019-08-1654 min
The Integration ConversationA preview of the 2019 CEDIA Expo Keynote addressLuke Williams will be providing the opening Keynote for CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver. Williams is Professor of Innovation and Design at the NYU Stern School of Business and a Fellow at Frog Design. He is the inventor of 30-plus U.S. patents and has designed more than 100 products in industries ranging from transportation to finance and healthcare to consumer electronics. He is the author of the international bestseller "Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business." https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-Think-Unthinkable-Transformation-Business/dp/0137025149 William's keynote will focus on how disruptive thinking can spark transformation in business. Register for CEDIA Expo at https://www.cediaexpo.com/
2019-07-1941 min
The Integration ConversationKey courses and critical info for education at CEDIA ExpoSteve Rissi, CEDIA's director of technical training — a former tech who's worked in the field — and our Senior Director of Education Samantha Ventura join us to give us the skinny on the classes that'll fit your firm's needs and how their team has been polishing the training catalog for CEDIA Expo 2019. Register here: https://www.cediaexpo.com/
2019-06-2136 min
The Integration ConversationStuff to do in Denver, both at CEDIA Expo and after hoursTwo parts again in this one: David Thomas (Momentum Group) and Carol Campbell (Technology Insider Group, among others) tell us all about stuff to do, see, eat, and drink in and around Denver, and Brian Pagel of Emerald Expositions tells us what's new and different on the CEDIA Expo floor in 2019. Early Bird Special pricing for CEDIA Expo 2019 has been extended through June 21. REGISTER HERE: https://www.cediaexpo.com/ For more on Thomas and Campbell: http://www.momentumreps.com/ http://technologyinsidergroup.com/
2019-06-1434 min
The Integration ConversationA deep dive into two projects that have won CEDIA AwardsHere's a chat with Stephen Nevison (Intuitive Homes) and Oliver Hall (Ultamation) on their Global Award-winning project for Best Integrated Home (EMEA), plus a talk with Michael Sherman (Henri) and Thanh Lepinaux (Lutron) on the work that went into Henri's award-winning showroom. www.intuitivehomes.co.uk www.ultamation.com/ www.henri.fr http://www.lutron.com/europe For more on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2019-04-2646 min
The Integration ConversationA virtual tour through the tech in CEDIA's new HQThere's an "experience center" demonstrating residential multiple systems (and interfaces) from kitchen to living room to bed and bath, a state-of-the-art training facility, and much more in CEDIA's new Indiana headquarters. Guest Ian Bryant, who oversaw a lot of the integration, takes us on a tour of the building. Want to know more about CEDIA? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-2245 minThe Integration ConversationA virtual tour through the tech in CEDIA's new HQThere's an "experience center" demonstrating residential multiple systems (and interfaces) from kitchen to living room to bed and bath, a state-of-the-art training facility, and much more in CEDIA's new Indiana headquarters. Guest Ian Bryant, who oversaw a lot of the integration, takes us on a tour of the building. Want to know more about CEDIA? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-2245 min
The Integration ConversationDeep dives into the deets on two CEDIA award-winning projectsWe had a chance to talk to several CEDIA award-winning firms and manufacturers on the Main Stage at ISE 2019, and here's a pair of deep dives into projects by SONA (with help from Artcoustic) and The Next Level (with an assist from Crestron). We'll have more of these profiles on future episodes. You can find SONA's project on page 76 of the 2018 CEDIA Awards Yearbook, and The Next Level's winner is on page 98: https://issuu.com/cedia2/docs/cedia_awards_yearbook_2018-master_l https://sona.technology/ https://www.thenextlevel.co.uk/
2019-03-0849 minThe Integration ConversationDeep dives into the deets on two CEDIA award-winning projectsWe had a chance to talk to several CEDIA award-winning firms and manufacturers on the Main Stage at ISE 2019, and here's a pair of deep dives into projects by SONA (with help from Artcoustic) and The Next Level (with an assist from Crestron). We'll have more of these profiles on future episodes. You can find SONA's project on page 76 of the 2018 CEDIA Awards Yearbook, and The Next Level's winner is on page 98: https://issuu.com/cedia2/docs/cedia_awards_yearbook_2018-master_l https://sona.technology/ https://www.thenextlevel.co.uk/
2019-03-0849 min
The Integration ConversationUpdates on new CEDIA Expo Classes AND Government AffairsWe've got a two-parter this episode: CEDIA's Darren Reaman (Director of Government Affairs) tells us about the legislation that can impact member firms (and what he's doing about it), and our Samantha Ventura (Senior Director of Education) and Derick Abshire (Director of Curriculum) fill us in on the new classes coming to CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver. Need more info? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-0137 minThe Integration ConversationUpdates on new CEDIA Expo Classes AND Government AffairsWe've got a two-parter this episode: CEDIA's Darren Reaman (Director of Government Affairs) tells us about the legislation that can impact member firms (and what he's doing about it), and our Samantha Ventura (Senior Director of Education) and Derick Abshire (Director of Curriculum) fill us in on the new classes coming to CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver. Need more info? Check out cedia.net.
2019-03-0137 min
The Integration ConversationA look at the reference-grade cinema at CEDIA HQCEDIA's new headquarters in Indy features a cool training tool -- a reference grade "home" cinema designed by Dennis Erskine. Erskine tells us about what went into the theater, the challenges it presented, and how it'll be used to help trainees understand the concepts behind high-end projects like this one. http://erskine-group.com/ For more on CEDIA, go to cedia.net.
2019-02-1548 minThe Integration ConversationA look at the reference-grade cinema at CEDIA HQCEDIA's new headquarters in Indy features a cool training tool -- a reference grade "home" cinema designed by Dennis Erskine. Erskine tells us about what went into the theater, the challenges it presented, and how it'll be used to help trainees understand the concepts behind high-end projects like this one. http://erskine-group.com/ For more on CEDIA, go to cedia.net.
2019-02-1548 min
The Integration ConversationDemystifying the CEDIA Awards: Tips from judges and winnersThomas Marino (Advanced Technologies) is a recent CEDIA Award winner (and soon to be judge). Geoff Meads of Presto Web Design and Joel Silver of the Imaging Science Foundation have judged the Awards for years. Here they tell you what the judges are looking for when it comes to winning a trophy (Spoiler Alert: Big budgets have nothing to do with it). www.advancedtechnologiesbr.com https://imagingscience.com/ https://www.prestoav.com/ cedia.net/awards ENTRY DEADLINE FOR HOME TECH PROS: MARCH 18, 2019.
2019-02-0149 min
The Integration ConversationA preview of the CEDIA Home Cinema Masterclass offered at ISEThere's a great CEDIA class offered at ISE this year: The Home Cinema Masterclass. As noted in the course description, "It will feature three 'deep dive' sessions focused on video performance, advanced audio techniques, and the cinema environment." The three instructors involved are video expert Joel Silver (of the Imaging Science Foundation), audio expert Anthony Grimani (Performance Media Industries), and cinema designer par excellence Theo Kalomirakis (who's been working with Rayva of late). Grimani and Kalomirakis join hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to talk about the class. Register here: https...
2019-01-2543 minThe Integration ConversationA preview of the CEDIA Home Cinema Masterclass offered at ISEThere's a great CEDIA class offered at ISE this year: The Home Cinema Masterclass. As noted in the course description, "It will feature three 'deep dive' sessions focused on video performance, advanced audio techniques, and the cinema environment." The three instructors involved are video expert Joel Silver (of the Imaging Science Foundation), audio expert Anthony Grimani (Performance Media Industries), and cinema designer par excellence Theo Kalomirakis (who's been working with Rayva of late). Grimani and Kalomirakis join hosts Ed Wenck and Walt Zerbe to talk about the class. Register here: https...
2019-01-2543 min
The Integration ConversationCEDIA's Senior Director of Education Gives Leadership AdviceCEDIA's Senior Director of Education, Samantha Ventura, joins us to talk about one of her areas of expertise: developing your leadership skills. Whether you run a small firm, a big business, or a department within an organization, Ventura has advice for you — advice that's also becoming part of new CEDIA classes. For more info on CEDIA, check out CEDIA.net.
2018-11-1648 minThe Integration ConversationCEDIA's Senior Director of Education Gives Leadership AdviceCEDIA's Senior Director of Education, Samantha Ventura, joins us to talk about one of her areas of expertise: developing your leadership skills. Whether you run a small firm, a big business, or a department within an organization, Ventura has advice for you — advice that's also becoming part of new CEDIA classes. For more info on CEDIA, check out CEDIA.net.
2018-11-1648 min
The Integration ConversationMeet the 11 candidates for the CEDIA 2019-2020 Board of DirectorsIn this special episode, we give each candidate three minutes to tell us why they should serve on the CEDIA Board of Directors. (Each individual can use the time in any way they like.) Here's the critical legalese: For the 2019-2020 term, there are four (4) open elected positions — one (1) to be filled from the EMEA region, and the remaining positions to be filled from the entire global membership. To implement this regional representation, the candidate from the EMEA region receiving the most votes will fill the EMEA-designated position and the top three (3) candidates from the re...
2018-09-2834 minThe Integration ConversationMeet the 11 candidates for the CEDIA 2019-2020 Board of DirectorsIn this special episode, we give each candidate three minutes to tell us why they should serve on the CEDIA Board of Directors. (Each individual can use the time in any way they like.) Here's the critical legalese: For the 2019-2020 term, there are four (4) open elected positions — one (1) to be filled from the EMEA region, and the remaining positions to be filled from the entire global membership. To implement this regional representation, the candidate from the EMEA region receiving the most votes will fill the EMEA-designated position and the top three (3) candidates from the re...
2018-09-2834 min
The Integration ConversationA quick roundup of Saturday at CEDIA ExpoSpoiler alert: There were a LOT of packed classes at Expo, and Geoff Meads (Presto) put in some serious hours in the instructor's chair. Geoff joins CEDIA's David Meyer, Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe for this floor/education recap. For more info on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2018-09-0923 minThe Integration ConversationA quick roundup of Saturday at CEDIA ExpoSpoiler alert: There were a LOT of packed classes at Expo, and Geoff Meads (Presto) put in some serious hours in the instructor's chair. Geoff joins CEDIA's David Meyer, Ed Wenck, and Walt Zerbe for this floor/education recap. For more info on CEDIA, check out cedia.net.
2018-09-0923 min
The Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Designer: A powerful tool that helps you design home cinemasThe CEDIA Designer (formerly "the Cinema Designer") is a tool that helps you design home cinemas, and CEDIA members now have preferential access to this award-winning software. We speak with its creator, Guy Singleton, and Peter Aylett of Archimedia who's very familiar with TCD. Here's more info on TCD: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/press-releases/2018/08/28/cedia-acquires-the-cinema-designer Here's the site for the software: https://thecediadesigner.org/
2018-08-3145 minThe Integration ConversationThe CEDIA Designer: A powerful tool that helps you design home cinemasThe CEDIA Designer (formerly "the Cinema Designer") is a tool that helps you design home cinemas, and CEDIA members now have preferential access to this award-winning software. We speak with its creator, Guy Singleton, and Peter Aylett of Archimedia who's very familiar with TCD. Here's more info on TCD: https://cedia.net/insights/cedia-blog-detail/press-releases/2018/08/28/cedia-acquires-the-cinema-designer Here's the site for the software: https://thecediadesigner.org/
2018-08-3145 min
The Integration ConversationJulie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo previewReady for San Diego? Julie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo preview. What trends and new goodies is she excited about? Sign up for Julie's webinar on Expo here. Find out more about CEDIA at cedia.net. (Oh, and here's that song we mention in the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanpassman/2016/11/23/the-worlds-most-relaxing-song/#1d29e3ae2053)
2018-08-2449 minThe Integration ConversationJulie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo previewReady for San Diego? Julie Jacobson of CE Pro joins us for a CEDIA Expo preview. What trends and new goodies is she excited about? Sign up for Julie's webinar on Expo here. Find out more about CEDIA at cedia.net. (Oh, and here's that song we mention in the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanpassman/2016/11/23/the-worlds-most-relaxing-song/#1d29e3ae2053)
2018-08-2449 min
The Integration ConversationA chat with Joel Silver, 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award WinnerJoel Silver is the founder of the The Imaging Science Foundation — and the winner of the 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award. This one-on-one conversation is practically a pair of master classes in both starting a business (and a wildly unique one at that) and the development of reference-quality video calibration. You can help us honor Mr. Silver at the 2018 CEDIA Awards ceremony. Find tickets and more info here. Here's more info on CEDIA in general.
2018-08-031h 04The Integration ConversationA chat with Joel Silver, 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award WinnerJoel Silver is the founder of the The Imaging Science Foundation — and the winner of the 2018 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award. This one-on-one conversation is practically a pair of master classes in both starting a business (and a wildly unique one at that) and the development of reference-quality video calibration. You can help us honor Mr. Silver at the 2018 CEDIA Awards ceremony. Find tickets and more info here. Here's more info on CEDIA in general.
2018-08-031h 04
The Integration ConversationHear about the tech going into CEDIA's new HQ in Fishers, IndianaCEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck are joined by Ian Bryant (ZenArray) to talk about all the goodies that are going into CEDIA's new HQ and training facility in Fishers, Indiana. ALSO: DO NOT forget to take the CEDIA Size and Scope survey! It only takes a few minutes, the info helps us help YOU, and there's free stuff involved. Here's the link.
2018-06-1546 minThe Integration ConversationHear about the tech going into CEDIA's new HQ in Fishers, IndianaCEDIA's Dave Pedigo, Walt Zerbe, and Ed Wenck are joined by Ian Bryant (ZenArray) to talk about all the goodies that are going into CEDIA's new HQ and training facility in Fishers, Indiana. ALSO: DO NOT forget to take the CEDIA Size and Scope survey! It only takes a few minutes, the info helps us help YOU, and there's free stuff involved. Here's the link.
2018-06-1546 min
The Integration ConversationA preview of the education offerings at CEDIA Expo (and more)This preview of CEDIA Expo 2018 includes education previews from CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, a dive into an "Architectural Cinema" class taught by John Bishop, a look at the additions Emerald Expositions is bringing to the table with Brain Pagel, and a rundown of content provided by CE Pro with Jason Knott. Register here for CEDIA Expo 2018.
2018-05-2554 minThe Integration ConversationA preview of the education offerings at CEDIA Expo (and more)This preview of CEDIA Expo 2018 includes education previews from CEDIA's Dave Pedigo, a dive into an "Architectural Cinema" class taught by John Bishop, a look at the additions Emerald Expositions is bringing to the table with Brain Pagel, and a rundown of content provided by CE Pro with Jason Knott. Register here for CEDIA Expo 2018.
2018-05-2554 min
The Integration ConversationInterviews with the Seven CEDIA Board NomineesSeven candidates have been nominated for the CEDIA Board. We asked each candidate the same questions (with time limits on their answers) -- here are their responses. Voting for the CEDIA Board of Directors ends Oct. 16, 2017. Find more info at CEDIA.net.
2017-09-2240 minThe Integration ConversationInterviews with the Seven CEDIA Board NomineesSeven candidates have been nominated for the CEDIA Board. We asked each candidate the same questions (with time limits on their answers) -- here are their responses. Voting for the CEDIA Board of Directors ends Oct. 16, 2017. Find more info at CEDIA.net.
2017-09-2240 min