A safe reference for the av pro systems integration industry

Update: 24 March 2015

About us

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

SIEC members (brands)

SIEC members (integrators)

Mission

Promoting and supporting the Italian AV PRO market.

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.

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

Advanced trainings

One-day seminars on new technologies and new standards.

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 .

The yearly convention

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

Exhibition area

Supply meets Demand at SIEC Convention.

conferences

Conferences and seminars on the last technologies and best practices.

Encouraging best practicesThis 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.

The road to certificationA 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.

SIEC for the marketWe 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.

Siec for the brandsWe 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.

defending the marketWhen 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.

siec for the integratorsWe 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.

United we standA 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.

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.