Timothy Hill of OmniPresence, Inc. Earns Certification from InfoComm International

Dateline — October 21, 2009  —  Timothy Hill, CTS-I, of OmniPresence, Inc., based in Marlborough, MA, has earned his CTS-I certification from InfoComm International. The Certified Technology Specialist (CTS ®) credential is for audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated extensive knowledge of the technology used in audio, video and display systems, and a competence, dedication and commitment to their profession. By achieving this credential, Tim has displayed the self-confidence, professionalism and integrity needed to succeed in the field. With agreement to a code of ethics pledging truth, accuracy and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the profession, CTS-holders are recognized as trusted providers of services to customers of AV technology.

"As audiovisual equipment has become more sophisticated, there is increased need for professional services to assure the highest performance levels of communications technologies," said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director, InfoComm International. " Employers in the public and private sectors can be confident that AV professionals holding the CTS credentials possess the necessary skills to implement audiovisual best practices, processes and procedures anywhere in the world." The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited InfoComm’s CTS, Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS ®-D) Certified Technology Specialist – Installation (CTS ®-I) credentials under ISO/IEC 17024. ISO/IEC 17024 establishes a global benchmark for the certification of personnel. ANSI accredits standards developers, certification bodies and technical advisory groups to both the ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). InfoComm is the only organization within the audiovisual industry to earn ANSI accreditation for its personnel certification program, setting the industry standard for competency and quality in the AV industry.  InfoComm has also received recognition from the National Certification Commission of the United States, the only AV-related certification program.

"Of the more than 9,000 AV professionals that are currently InfoComm CTS certified, only 400 have achieved the CTS-I level of certification,” said Tom Wing, CEO of OmniPresence, Inc. “In today’s world of technology and marketing, the only way to really know how one company compares to another is their commitment to standardized tests and certifications.  Tim Hill, our CTO, leads by example and is a key reason why OmniPresence maintains the position in the market delivering best-in-class AV designs."

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About OmniPresence, Inc.: Founded in 2002 by veterans of the Videoconferencing industry, OmniPresence is the leading engineering firm specializing in the design and installation of High-Definition Videoconferencing, Custom Telepresence, and Integrated Audio-Visual solutions. Their custom turn-key solutions help organizations save money while gaining a distinct advantage over the competition. OmniPresence is dedicated to providing customers with the best equipment, sales, and service in the business.  For more information on OmniPresence, Inc., visit www.omnipresence.com.