Self introduction of SIEC - Systems Integration Experience Community addressed to brands and operators of the AV PRO industry in Italy.

1. A safe reference for the av pro
systems integration industry
Update: 24 March 2015

2. About us
SIEC is the Italian
Association of AV Pro
Industry.
Today SIEC has over
30 members, among
producers, distributors
and integrators.

3. SIEC members (brands)

4. SIEC members (integrators)

5. Mission
Promoting and supporting the Italian AV PRO market.

6. 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.

7. Course on AV Technologies
This comprehensive course1
introduces the science and
technology for audio, visual
and audiovisual systems
integration.
1 Based on proprietary material of InfoComm
International

8. Advanced trainings
One-day seminars on new technologies
and new standards.

9. 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 2015 six webinars are planned .

10. The yearly convention
The yearly event for the Italian systems integration market.
(photos of last year event)

11. Exhibition area
Supply meets Demand at SIEC Convention.

12. conferences
Conferences and seminars on the last technologies and best practices.

13. 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 is the first step towards the certification of Systems
Integration companies.

14. The road to certification
A special Committee was established in July 2014 with
the task of setting up the Certification Scheme to be
submitted to Accredia, the Italian Body for
Accreditation.
SIEC being the Scheme Owner, the Committee
includes 7 members selected by SIEC. However, it will
be open to contributions from third parties and
stakeholders.
The Committee has already met five times under the
supervision of Accredia, and is already at an
advanced stage in defining the certification rules.

15. 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,
 open a path towards certification,
 conduct research on market size and growth,
 defend the market from any threat.

16. 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 SIEC On The Road,
 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.

17. 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.

18. 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, two conventions, webinars, SIEC On The Road.
We can do much more with your help.

19. 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.

20. 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.