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Electrograph to host first 2009 DTE program in Dallas

February 17, 2009

HAUPPAUGE, New York — Electrograph Systems Inc., is leading off its 2009 Display Technology Experience (DTE) complimentary reseller program series on Tuesday, March 24, at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in the Dallas area.

The event includes an entire day of training sessions, networking opportunities and new product showings, giving resellers the tools necessary to be more productive, make money on every project and maximize business potential.   "Continuing education and networking is vital in a down economy, especially when there are fewer trade shows and other events to bring us together as an industry," explained Sam Taylor, president of Electrograph Systems. "Our focus for the DTE 2009 program is on the commercial and residential business essentials — digital signage, retrofit installations and ways to prosper in both markets during tough times."   Electrograph's 2009 DTE program, now in its fifth consecutive year, continues to evolve to support the issues and business trends in the AV world. The event will commence with an all-new opening session presented by Gary Kayye, of "Gary Kayye's rAVe" and "Gary Kayye's Home Edition" e-newsletters, entitled "The Five Things You NEED to Do to Thrive in '09." His presentation focuses on the top areas of opportunity to help AV resellers grow while the competition struggles.   Additional DTE 2009 Dallas topics and speakers include:   New Technologies Update — Dave Pedigo, CEDIA

Digital Signage Initiative Defined — Lyle Bunn, Lyle Bunn Consulting

Retrofit Installation and Best Practices — Steve Standridge, Media Design Inc.

Expanding Digital Signage Reach Through Video Over IP and Wireless Extension — John Jensen, Avocent   Differentiation for Profitable Sales — Alan Brawn, Brawn Consulting   Digital Signage: The Future Is Now — Alan Brawn, Brawn Consulting   Web-Based Content Management Solutions for Cost-Effective Digital Signage — Ryan Cahoy, RiseVision   Becoming a Certified Reseller of Philips 3D Displays — Erik van der Tol, Philips 3D Solutions   More than 40 manufacturers will exhibit in the product showcase, which gives attendees a hands-on look at the newest commercial and residential equipment while meeting one-on-one with the product experts. New technologies include the latest in plasma and LCD flat panel displays, home cinema projectors, touch panels, HTiB, consumer DVDs, mounts and stands, touch overlays, speakers, video processors, amplifiers and receivers, wire and cable, video interfaces and more. Major manufacturers, including NEC, Samsung, LG Electronics and Panasonic, are sponsoring and holding exhibit spaces at this event.