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May 23, 2007 - Scala EVP, Jeff Porter, Added to InfoComm Academy's Adjunct Faculty
Exton, PA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- Scala, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end digital signage software, today announced that Jeff Porter, Executive Vice President of Scala, Inc. has been awarded status as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for InfoComm Academy.
The Faculty Program was created to recognize the contributions of its corps of dedicated instructors and to contribute to their professional development. In doing so, InfoComm provides students with the highest quality training from the industry's technical experts. Faculty members are nominated by the InfoComm Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC), with final selections made by the association's Board of Governors. There are three levels of the Faculty Program: Adjunct Faculty, Academy Faculty, and Senior Academy Faculty. There is also an honorary title of Instructor Emeritus.
Mr. Porter was bestowed a certificate of honor and his name is now listed on the InfoComm web portal at www.infocomm.org. His long term, proactive involvement in not only the digital signage industry, but the entire audiovisual industry has provided him with the skill set to be a valuable member of the InfoComm International faculty.
"The InfoComm Academy program was developed through the commitment of our industry to ensure that there was a way to support professionals in their need to advance their skills, as well as to serve as a foundation for excellence in audiovisual projects everywhere," said Melissa Taggart, InfoComm Senior Vice President for Education, Certification, and Standards. "Through the strong contributions of our faculty, we are continuing to serve these goals. Every year, our educational program sees enhancements designed to make it easier for people to learn as well as to stay ahead of technology trends. We could not do everything we are accomplishing without our knowledgeable instructors."
"I am pleased to be granted such a prestigious status, by a world reknowned organization like InfoComm International," stated Jeff Porter. "I am looking forward to continuing to work with InfoComm International and the other faculty members."
About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the trade association of the professional audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, the association's 4200 members include manufacturers, system integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 70 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV market intelligence and news. Its training and education programs, along with its Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) and Certified Audiovisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP) credentials, set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers worldwide, and also co-sponsors the Integrated Systems events in Europe, Russia, China, and Asia. Additional information is available at www.infocomm.org.
About Scala
Founded in 1987, Scala pioneered the Digital Signage industry and today remains the world's largest provider of software for creating digital signage networks, driving more screens than all competitors combined. The company's InfoChannel product line is used for dynamic digital media networks in retail, education, entertainment, government and other industries for diverse applications such as Retail Advertising networks (Retail Signage TV), Corporate Communications (Employee TV), Digital Billboards, Digital Menu Boards, Digital Posters, Community Access channels (Cable TV), Hotel lobby signage and information channels, Gas Pump "toppers", Convention Center Signage, Interactive touch-screens and Kiosks, etc. The Company's cutting-edge InfoChannel software platform powers thousands of digital signs around the world including the digital signage networks of Rabobank, IKEA, Bloomberg, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, EuroDisney, Kiwi, McDonalds, Warner ! Brothers, Santiago Airport, Ericsson, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, FuelCast, Repsol, Shell, NorgesGruppen, The Wall Street Journal Office Network and many more. Scala is today headquartered near Philadelphia, PA and has wholly-owned subsidiaries in The Netherlands, France, Norway, and Japan with a direct presence in a number of other locations and countries. Scala's products are primarily sold through an international network of Scala Certified Partners. More information is available at www.scala.com.
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Dick Trask
Director of Public Relations
Scala, Inc.
610-363-3350
