SMATVEE

Plan Now to Attend SBCA's SkyFORUM - Virtual Tradeshow

Date:  Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 11 am to 7 pm (ET)
Location: Your computer - No time out of the office.No travel expenses or hassles.

Registration Fee: It's FREE to attend! 

SBCA's SkyFORUM is the industry's new online event that delivers the benefits of a traditional trade show but without the travel headaches.  SkyFORUM gives you the experience of product presentations, keynote speakers, networking, and prizes found at trade shows but without the time away from your business and customers.

The online SkyFORUM gives you the freedom to:

• Explore the virtual exhibit hall where you can view product demos, collect brochures, and meet with industry suppliers.
• Learn about new business opportunities and services
• Participate in webcasts presented by keynote speakers and industry experts to learn about new products, revenue streams, business channels, techniques and skills.
• Chat, ask questions, collect business cards and network with your peers from around the country.
• Encourage your staff to attend so your entire team learns about products first hand.

SkyFORUM gives you the liberty to do all of this - and more - without leaving your office and on your own schedule.

Learn more. Check out the Attendee FAQs and the Exhibits FAQs

Register today!

About the SBCA?

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America (SBCA) is the national trade organization representing all segments of the satellite industry. Its mission is to promote the interests of the consumer based satellite industry by:

• Improving the customer experience through professional development and training opportunities to industry installation professionals.
• Protecting the rights of consumers to receive satellite delivered video audio and data services through education, training and public outreach.
• Developing benefits to members that increase their efficiency and profitability and adding value to their membership with SBCA.

All segments of the industry are represented, including video and data satellite providers, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, installers and individual satellite professionals. Learn more at http://www.sbca.org/.

SBCA & PDI-SAT Offer On-Line Certification for MDU/SMATV Technology

 

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) has announced the launch of an on-line version of their MDU/SMATV certification course. The course was prepared by SBCA’s on-line curriculum development partner SatProf, Inc. To take a short guided tour and to register for immediate access, visit http://sbca.coursehost.com.

The course provides the detailed knowledge required for installation and maintenance of MDU and SMATV systems. The curriculum was designed by a team of industry partners including DIRECTV, DISH Network, PACE International, PDI-SAT, DOW Electronics, Mastec Advanced Technologies, and SatProf. “By utilizing the expertise of our member companies we have been able to develop a comprehensive program to educate technicians on the technical requirements of these advanced installations,” stated Steve Hill, SBCA’s Deputy Executive Director. “The on-line format provides students a self paced learning option, with thorough coverage of MDU and SMATV skills and extensive interactive exercises. Our distributor partners will continue to offer the extensive hands on MDU/SMATV course at their facilities.”

To register go to: http://sbca.coursehost.com. For information on SBCA National Standards and Testing Program (www.sbcatest.com) courses and SBCA partnership opportunities, contact Steve Hill at 202-349-3620, or shill@sbca.org.

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association is the national trade organization representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry. It is committed to creating value added programs to improve the long term growth and sustainability of our member companies while continuing the industry’s leadership in protecting the rights of consumers and technician to access the best in satellite delivered services. Additional information can be found at www.sbca.com.

Samsung Electronics signs PDI-SAT as a Technology Partner for the Commercial Market

Samsung Electronics, the leader in digital television products worldwide, has signed PDI-SAT, a DIRECTV™ Master System Operator and equipment distributor as a key Satellite Technology Partner for the U.S. Commercial, MDU, and Hospitality markets.

PDI-SAT has been a distribution partner of DIRECTV for special markets for over ten years and has been a key partner in the development and roll out of DIRECTV’s new COM1000 HDTV SMATV delivery system for hospitality and commercial services. This new relationship with Samsung gives PDI-SAT and its dealers a complete end-to-end solution by providing equipment, content, installation, and services for their customers throughout the commercial marketplace.

“We are very excited to have Samsung as a partner. By creating strategic relationships with the market leader Samsung, PDI-SAT can provide the best solutions for our dealers and customers. With superior picture quality, design and performance, Samsung delivers the best commercial television solution today and we are proud to be part of that winning combination moving forward” said Jason Cohen, VP of Sales for PDI-SAT.

PDI-SAT will be offering the entire line of hospitality & commercial televisions which includes the popular Touch of Color™ line which won several awards for technology, innovation and design in 2008, as well as the ultra-slim LED televisions with breakthrough picture quality as unveiled at CES 2009. With unique hotel & commercial features such as Hotel Logo On-Screen Display, PMOLED Clock and USB Cloning, combined with Samsung’s superior picture quality, PDI-SAT has the ideal solutions in 19” through 52” screen sizes.

PDI-SAT will be releasing more details on the program in the near future. For more information regarding Samsung commercial television product and pricing information, call Dave Ward at 888-247-8230 or email your request to dward@pdisat.com. To become a PDI-SAT System Operator, call or  email your request today! For more information regarding hospitality televisions, please visit Samsung online at http://www.samsung.com/global/experience/hospitality.

About Samsung: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US $96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCD. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.