Comprehensive Media Center Training to Debut at EHX Spring 2008

Business Wire, Feb 28, 2008

Two Day Program Offers Technical Training for Media Center Success

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Electronic House Expo (EHX) today announced a comprehensive new two-day conference program, Media Center University (MCU). This how-to training series will focus on the technical and management keys to success with media center implementation - a core product discipline of the custom electronics integration business. Sponsored and developed by Exceptional Innovation and Microsoft, MCU will run March 11-12 at EHX Spring 2008, held March 11-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Leading supplier technologists will teach MCU courses with contributions from integrators who have pioneered the media center platform. Attendees will learn from the instructors and panelists, but also from peers in the audience who understand the emerging importance of this platform.

Day One of the program will provide coursework in preparation for the soon-to-be-available industry certification, Digital Home Technology Specialist in Media Centers, which MCU sponsors.

Day One: Media Center 101

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Day Two: Media Center Business Fundamentals & Tech Enthusiast Workshops

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EHX expects to draw some 10,000 attendees, attracting the most successful custom electronics professionals as well as custom retailers, computer VARs, systems integrators, electrical contractors and builders all seeking new products and solutions for their custom electronics businesses. EHX focuses on the broad market of CE integration and retailing, and brings insight into the latest trends and innovations that drive the industry.

The exhibit floor features Platinum Sponsor - Life|Ware from Exceptional Innovations, Gold Sponsor - Square D/Clipsal, and Silver Sponsors - Colorado vNet, ELAN/HomeLogic, Russound, Superna, Universal Remote Control. These companies will join over 300 exhibiting companies on the Expo Floor who will showcase thousands of new products, tools, and solutions for every aspect of the CE industry, including Audio/Video Entertainment; Networking and Digital Convergence; Comfort and Control; and Electrical and Security.

Access to Media Center University is available with the full MCU program packages or single segment selections. Registration is open at www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.

About EHX

Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA's TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $161 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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EHX Spring 2008
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March 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL
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2008 PARA Conference
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March 12-14, 2008, Orlando, FL
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Digital Patriots Dinner
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April 2, 2008, Washington, DC
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CEA Washington Forum
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April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC
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International CES/Hometech
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May 25-27, 2008, Dubai, UAE
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ConnectionsTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase
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June 24-26, 2008, Santa Clara, CA
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SINOCES 2008
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July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China
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CEA Industry Forum
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October 19-22, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Hollywood
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October 27-30, 2008, Hollywood, CA
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EHX Fall 2008
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November 4-7, 2008, Long Beach, CA