NEWS RELEASE | SOURCE: Professional Systems
Network, Inc.
RELEASED: 8/06
Alpha Video Achieves AV Industry Certification
Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider Program Signifies Company Commitment to Education and Training
Minneapolis, MN, August 26, 2006 – Alpha Video & Audio, Inc., today announced its participation in the audiovisual industry’s highly regarded certification program, marking its commitment to education and training for all employees.
The Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP) Program is the industry standard certification program for companies in the professional audiovisual industry. It is administered by InfoComm International® and the International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF).
“A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., InfoComm International’s executive director. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latest AV technologies and techniques.”
The CAVSP Program includes three levels—basic, silver and gold certified members —depending on the percentage of staff within an organization who have received individual certification. Individual certification is known as the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) program, and consists of general certification as well as specialized certification in design, installation, rentals or sales.”
"Alpha Video is proud to be appointed a Certified Audiovisual Solutions Provider at the Silver level by ICIA and ICIF,” said Kevin Groves, Alpha Video’s COO and Director of Sales. “Our commitment to the ongoing education of our personnel is as strong as ever, and we will continue to provide the professional and knowledgeable staff our clients have come to expect.”
Companies eligible for CAVSP status include businesses that manufacture, sell, integrate, design, provide consultation on or rent AV equipment, systems and services. The CAVSP program (formerly InfoComm International’s Certified Member Program) ties in with the AVolution Industry Awareness Campaign that promotes the skills and talents of professional AV solutions providers (AVSPs). To achieve CAVSP status, the company must participate in AVolution by agreeing to 10 Standards of Excellence. More information on InfoComm’s certification program and educational courses is available at www.infocomm.org. More information on the AV Industry’s AVolution Awareness Campaign is available at www.avolution.info.
About Alpha Video
Since 1970, Alpha Video, a member of Professional Systems Network, Inc. (PSNI)*, has been a visual communications network provider. Alpha specializes in products, systems, and services for video and digital media content creation, distribution and management. Alpha is a privately held company headquartered at 7711 Computer Avenue, Edina, Minnesota 55435; tel: (800) 388-0008 or (952) 896-9898; fax: (952) 896-9899; Web site: www.alphavideo.com.
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About PSNI (Professional Systems Network International)
PSNI is a twenty-year old organizational alliance comprised of the industries most prominent AV/IT, broadcast, and multimedia integrators. The PSNI network of Affiliates generates over $500 million in annual revenues with over 1500 employees located in over 60 offices in North America. Each Affiliate is an independently owned company with longevity and integrity in their respective markets. For more information regarding PSNI, visit the Association’s website at www.psni.org.
For information regarding this press release contact:
Chris Miller, Executive Director
cmiller@psni.org
918.388.1343 Office
918.296-0772 Fax
