A safe reference for the AV Pro

Systems Integration industry

Update: October 24, 2016

About us

SIEC is the Italian

Association of the AV

Pro Industry.

Today SIEC has 37

members, among

producers, distributors

and integrators.

SIEC members (brands)

SIEC members (integrators)

Mission

Promoting and supporting the Italian AV PRO market.

Vision In any project where AV

technologies are involved for

residential or commercial

applications, an Integrator of

proven competence and

professionality is called in at an

early stage.

This will ensure excellent results,

customer satisfaction and a

healthy development of our

industry.

Partnerships SIEC has signed co-operation agreements with:

InfoComm International

HDBaseT Alliance

KNX Italia

Our main activities

Training, seminars, webinars;

conventions and forums;

attendance of major trade fairs.

And, in addition:

relations with standardization and

certification bodies,

synergy with International

associations,

cooperation with professional

societies.

Course on AV Technologies

This comprehensive course1

introduces the science and

technology for audio, visual and

audiovisual systems integration.

The course is delivered in Italian.

1 Based on proprietary material of InfoComm

International

Course "HDBaseT installer"

This course1 is targeted at installers

and integrators who would like to

become expert HDBaseT

installers.

The course is delivered in Italian

by an HDBaseT Alliance - certified

trainer.

1 in partnership with HDBaseT Alliance

Courses for Architects and Designers

We periodically deliver classes to

Architects and Designers, in co-

operation with their professional

associations.

Courses and seminars are

granted professional credits.

Advanced trainings

One-day seminars on new technologies

and new standards.

Webinars

Online seminars for Italian operators organized

and promoted by InfoComm International in

cooperation with SIEC.

One-hour presentation on relevant topics

prepared and delivered by specialists of SIEC

members.

In 2016 seven webinars are planned .

The yearly convention

The yearly event for the Italian systems integration market.

Encouraging best practices This is the feather in our cap, our best achievement

so far.

UNI/PdR 4:2013 Best Practices on "Audio-Video-

Controls Integration Services" is a document that

states the criteria that should be followed in

delivering such services to the customers.

The document adopts the draft prepared by a

work group of SIEC experts and has been published

on November 21st, 2013 by UNI, the Italian

Standardization Body.

It was the first step towards the certification of

Systems Integration companies.

Certified Systems Integrators

October 11, 2016 is a significant milestone for the

Italian AV PRO market:

the first Systems Integration company has been

certified to be compliant with the UNI/PdR 4:2013. Others will follow shortly.

From now on buyers, contractors and designers

will be able to choose their AV Pro partner, based on proven qualification.

SIEC for the Market We are committed to:

create new business opportunities,

create a trade fair for the Italian market,

improve awareness among users and buyers,

offer networking experiences,

encouraging the proper implementation of technologies,

offer training programs,

support Integrators in the certification process,

conduct research on market size and growth,

defend the market from any threat.

SIEC for the Brands We are committed to:

promote the quality of solutions proposed to customers,

create a trade fair for the Italian market,

provide visibility through webinars and conventions,

conduct research on market size and growth,

defend the market from any threat.

We can do much more with your help: supporting an association

like ours is a matter of proving bona fide social responsibility for a

brand that operates in the Italian market.

SIEC for the Integrators We are committed to:

improve awareness among users and buyers,

involve professional associations,

create new business opportunities, in Italy and abroad,

protect and support the quality of the supply,

open a path towards certification,

offer training programs,

create occasions for meeting manufactures and distributors.

We have already achieved some relevant results: best practices

sponsored by UNI, five conventions, webinars, certification of Systems

Integration companies.

We can do much more with your help.

Defending the market When it comes to raise new taxes or

duties our legislators can be very

creative. An example is the levy on

private copies imposed on sales of

CDs and memory cards, that has

caused the demand for these

products to move to the gray

market.

And there are always new threats

looming on our industry, such as

imposing customs duties on some

product categories, extending the

television tax to multimedia

products, etc.

You need a strong Association that

can stand against measures that

can depress or alter the

marketplace.

United we stand A strong Association is more likely to gain the full

attention of third parties and stakeholders, to the

advantage of all members.

Our stakeholders:

Government

Large buyers and contractors

Professional societies

Trade Associations

Trade fair organizers

A strong Association is one that represents a large

portion of the total business.

If we represent both the most relevant brands and a fair

amount of integrators then our stakeholders will

positively listen to us.

We welcome new members!

Whether you are a manufacturer or an integrator, if you share our vision

and mission you can help us meet

our goals by becoming a member.

There is strength in numbers, and the

stronger we are, the more we can

achieve.

For you, too.

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