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June 17, 2010
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Custom Drivers
New TANDBERG Products
TRMS Partnership
What is in a Name?
Bundle Promotion
TOTAL University
TANDBERG Authorized Partner Training
 
TOTAL University's TANDBERG Authorized Partner Training is a three day classroom and lab course required for Tandberg Authorized Partners.

While the hands-on emphasis will be the successful installation of Tandberg video conferencing endpoints, time will also be spent exploring how the various Tandberg network infrastructure components apply to the needs of the end user.

Typical students include integrator technicians, systems designers and technical sales people wanting a deeper level of product knowledge.

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We've compiled the latest news from our manufacturers. If you have questions about these or any of the products we represent, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Be sure to check your in-box in the coming days for a TOTAL Recap of InfoComm 2010.

Also, congratulations to John Van Stipdonk from Lantek Communications for winning the TOTAL iPad Promotion. John's name was randomly selected out of group of entries. To be eligible, all entries must have turned in the TOTAL InfoComm Guide with the signatures of ALL TOTAL Manufacturers.
Stewart Filmscreen
Stewart Filmscreen Introduces Custom Device Driver for Motorized Control Products

Stewart Filmscreen Corporation and Crestron announced today the availability of a new customized Crestron device-driver for the operation of Stewart Filmscreen control technology products, including motorized screens and LED lighting systems. The driver enables Crestron dealers and programmers to easily integrate control of Stewart screens and lighting products into any Crestron operating system, and is available now for download on the Crestron website.  

The Crestron driver package supports Stewart's IMC-100TM Intelligent Motor Controller family of state of the art motor control for projection screens and window coverings. These controllers are integral to a wide range of Stewart products that include the CabaretTM and AmericanaTM projection screens, as well as many other Stewart automation products. Stewart's motor control technology is seamlessly linked to lighting effects, which can now be programmed along with additional custom features by Crestron dealers using the new Crestron device driver.

The new Crestron driver package also supports Stewart's newly launched ILC-100TM Intelligent Lighting Controller, which uses unique LED controller technology to create lighting from a palette of up to 16.7 million colors. The lighting can be used for a wide range of commercial and residential applications, ranging from command and control, annunciation and signaling, to more traditional soffit and other architectural lighting settings. The unique color picking technology (ICT) integrated within the ILC-100, originally designed to support world-class color laser and color copiers, is fully supported by the Crestron device driver. The LED controller technology that permits this color mixing is under license from Philips, freeing dealers from any requirement to obtain a separate license for each installation.

TANDBERG

New Product Announcements: On Our Way to Cisco TelePresence for Everyone, Everywhere

The Cisco TelePresence Technology Group is proud to make our first joint product announcement!  We will unveil a series of solutions and enhancements at InfoComm 2010 which will take place in Las Vegas, NV from June 9-11, 2010.  These announcements show rapid progress in the integration of the TANDBERG and Cisco product portfolios and move us closer to enabling global video collaboration for everyone, everywhere.

These are great proof points for you to share with your customers and prospects as they clearly demonstrate our commitment to product integration and investment protection.  Key integration milestones include the implementation of the Telepresence Interoperability Protocol v6 (TIPv6) on the TANDBERG TelePresence Server and the introduction of ClearPath technology on the TANDBERG and Cisco product lines. The complete series of announcements will enhance customers' accessibility, flexibility and scalability in gaining the business benefits of video collaboration.

Click Here to See the Fall Releases

Tightrope
Tightrope Media Systems Announces the Tightrope Partnership Program

Tightrope Media Systems has experienced exceptional growth over the last few years, and we would like to further strengthen the Carousel platform by offering strategic partnership programs. We are looking for Service Partners and Content Partners who can help us tailor our Carousel software to the individual needs of our customers.
 
Service:
 
Tightrope Service Partners are skilled programmers who have extensive experience with digital signage, particularly the Carousel platform. Using these assets, they work with customers to push the boundaries of Carousel's abilities and create new applications for the software.
 
Service Providers are fluent in control systems programming such as Crestron or AMX and understand serial data communications. They are also trained in Tightrope's Remote Data Adapter (RDA) technology and use that knowledge to help customers integrate need-specific commands with their digital signage system.
 
Above all, Service providers give customers quality, custom-built software that supplements their Carousel application in ways that suit their unique situation and needs.
 
A customer wants a system that displays full-screen emergency alerts when an alarm is triggered? A transportation authority wants the position of their trains or buses to trigger instant system-wide updates about arrival times? Tightrope Service Partners are there to help.
 
Content:
 
Tightrope Content Partners are creative designers with a proven history of creating quality digital content for software makers and end users. They use their skills to fulfill customer and dealer requests for engaging Carousel content and channel design.
 
Content Partners design logos, images, graphics and more, all centered around the customer's particular image and needs. This ensures that our customers' Carousel signage is unique and professional, allowing them to focus on their business instead of worrying about content creation.
 
A corporation wants a custom-made channel complementing their existing image and branding? A school wants a suite of classroom-themed templates so their system can hit the ground running as soon as they get it? Tightrope Content Partners are on the job.
 

Click Here to Send an Email to TOTAL About the Partnership Programs
Liberty AV Solutions
What is in a Name?

Liberty Wire & Cable has officially changed its name to Liberty AV Solutions.

The new name accurately represents the business and how Liberty can assist with all your business needs.

Click Here to Visit the NEW Liberty AV Solutions Site
ClearOne
ClearOne Launches Converge® Pro 880/880T Bundle Promotion
Order a Converge Pro 880/880T bundle between June 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010 and receive an additional 20% off MSRP. Promotional pricing is available through distribution.

Converge Pro 880/880T bundle pricing:

· Bundle includes Converge Pro 880 and Converge Pro 880T

· Receive an additional 20% off MSRP
· Promotional Price through November 2010
· Bundle Part Number 930-151-880

Terms & Conditions

· Orders must be placed to and invoiced by Distributor between June 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
· Program is available to North America partners only.
· Bundles will be drop shipped from ClearOne directly to the Dealer. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the Dealer.
· Distributors are not able to purchase the bundles and stock them.
· These bundles cannot be taken apart and units sold separately.
· No PDEF will be offered below this promotional price.
· This is a promotion. Pricing protection will not apply.
· Promotional pricing will be in effect between June 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
· ClearOne reserves the right to review and approve all submissions and modify or discontinue
this promotion at any time for any reason.
· There is no limitation to the number of bundles you can order.

For further details and to download the claim form, please visit the ClearOne partner portal.

Darcy Harrell
TOTAL Marketing
817.560.3970