Commercial Integrator July 2023 - 2

CONTENTS
FEATURES
JULY 2023 VOLUME 13 NO. 7
18 | The Future of AV Programming
Next-gen programmer thought leaders reflect with veterans
on the ever-evolving world of AV programming, while
championing the notion of lifelong learning. By Amala Reddie
22 | Futureproofing
Technology Investments
Lots of technology was acquired to cope with pandemic-era
needs. CI shakes out the trends of how those tools are being
leveraged today, and how they will be utilized tomorrow.
By Alyssa Borelli
26 | Three Revenue-Boosting
Opportunities in the K-12 Vertical
CI explores key opportunities for integrators to increase
revenue in the K-12 market. These include MNEC systems,
assistive-listening technologies and network-connected
systems. By Alyssa Borelli
30 | 2023
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10 | AV Brains & Brawn
AVaaS has the potential to
empower organizations to stay
competitive and agile in the
marketplace, while also delivering
better, more reliable
outcomes. By Alan C. Brawn
12 | The Service Desk
When faced with a cyberattack
or a data breach, an MSP must
have a clear, well-defined plan
for bringing systems back
online safely, quickly and
effectively. By Mat Kordell
14 | AV as a Business
You should now carry forward
some of the guidelines
and ideas established during
your most trying times to
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help your company continue
to improve supply-chain
agility andresiliency.
By Leah Garris
16 | Making Waves
Some might dismiss inequity
by saying girls and women
just aren't interested in STEM
fields, but there's a more
compelling hypothesis - and
it demands that we act.
By Jennifer Goodyer, CTS
48 | Perfecting
Your Craft
After a major industry event
like InfoComm 2023, it's
essential for #avtweeps to
connect with everyone we
networked with at the show.
By Alesia Hendley
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CI TO-DO LIST
ASCII Edge Columbus
July 12-13, Columbus, Ohio
events.ASCII.com/columbus
Beijing InfoComm China 2023
July 19-21, Beijing, China
InfoComm-China.com/cn
ASCII Edge Toronto
August 30-31, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
events.ASCII.com/toronto
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Commercial Integrator Expo
September 7-9, Denver
expo.CommercialIntegrator.com
CEDIA Expo
September 7-9, Denver
CEDIAexpo.com
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FROM THE EDITOR
3 | Editor's Note
By Dan Ferrisi
FYI
4 | Taking a Shot
6 | CI News in Brief
8 | People + Places
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