SIEC - Systems Integration Experience Community - is the Italian Association of AV Pro Industry. Today SIEC counts over 30 members, among producers, distributors and integrators. SIEC runs yearly a Convention addressed to the Italian AV integration market (The SIEC Convention). It has recently established a "best practice" document that has been published by UNI, (the Italian National Unification body). The goal is to promote excellence in the application of AV technologies.

1. Update: June 23, 2014

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

5. Promoting and supporting the Italian AV PRO
market.

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

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

9. 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 2014 six webinars are planned .

10. The yearly event for the Italian systems integration market.

11. Supply meets Demand at SIEC Convention.

12. SIEC Convention, Milano Congressi, 21 November 2013.
New standards and best practices.

13. SIEC Convention, Milano Congressi, 22 November 2013.
A conference on Building Automation and Lighting technologies for
energy saving addressed to architects and designers.

14. "SIEC On The Road" is a program aimed at attending major domestic
and international fairs and events in order to create new business
opportunities for our members and the Italian market in general.
In this program the institutional approach
typical of an association (promotion,
education, networking, etc.) is “merged” with
the information and communication activities
offered by Connessioni, the Integrated
Systems media.

15. At MADE expo, (Milan 2- 5
October 2013) SIEC has met
architects and designers.
At Seatec (Carrara, 6-8 February 2013), an
exhibition focussed on boatyards and
shipyards suppliers, SIEC has met the
integrators of the nautical industry.
SIEC booth at ISE 2014 (Amsterdam, 4-6
February 2014) has been an hospitality areas
for the Italian visitors and a showcase for the
Italian exhibitors.

16. 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.

17. June 5th, 2014 is the kick-off day for the Committee
that has been established 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, under the supervision of Accredia, will
define the certification rules, describe in detail the
certification process, define formalities and frequency
of audits, define the requirements in terms of
competence of the auditors, etc.
It is expected that 4 to 5 meetings will be sufficient for
the task to be accomplished, thanks to the availability
of the best practices formal document.

18. 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.

19. 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 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. www.sieconline.it
info@sieconline.it