When Crestron rolled out our initial DM NVX AV-over-IP solutions in 2017, the power of this technology was immediately apparent. From there, it matured rapidly, evolving into what it is today, a wildly successful platform that brings a wide range of benefits to any installation:

• It provides the ability to deliver content to any screen, anywhere, at near-zero latencies — it’s a “real-time” solution.
• It unites video, audio, USB connectivity, and control on a single platform, with brilliant imagery and immersive audio.
• It meets security standards for even the most demanding government or enterprise deployments — with the certifications to prove it. (FIPS, JITC, NIAP)
• It’s eminently scalable, allowing you to leverage your existing 1G network infrastructure with both hardware and software. As your organization grows, you can count on nearly endless endpoints to scale content deployment.
• It’s “future-ready,” with firmware upgrades and valuable add-ons that keep you current with the best features and functionality, no matter what year you purchased your device.

Of course, to get the most out of all of those features, dealers must receive the latest and best training we can provide. Highlighting that ongoing education is a key feature of our AV-over-IP Week.

The week offers the perfect opportunity to bring everyone up to speed on the progress Crestron’s training pros have made. “As the demand for high-performance, scalable, and flexible AV solutions continues to grow, the Crestron Technical Institute has responded with a new certification-based learning path,” says Crestron Senior Director of Global Training and Tech Documentation Chris Sgroe.

That offering — the Crestron Technology Architect (CTA) Certification Path — is a high-level credential offered by the Crestron Technical Institute, recognizing professionals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in Crestron's advanced control and automation technologies. “The CTA certification program covers advanced topics in Crestron system design, integration, and optimization. As part of the CTA certification path, CTI has launched its DM NVX® Technology – The Power of AV-over-IP learning path,” Sgroe explains.

That path includes the DigitalMedia Certified Engineer (DMC-E-NVX) and DigitalMedia Certified Designer (DMC-D-NVX) courses. “By investing in Crestron training courses, AV professionals can enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and ultimately position themselves as valuable assets in the AV industry, leading to greater career opportunities, client satisfaction, and long-term success,” says Sgroe.

We’ll also be officially recognizing a select group of our dealers with the Crestron DM NVX Technology Awards Program. As we mentioned when we first announced the winners:

These awards honor “the partners who have championed the DM NVX technology as it plays a vital role in contributing to the adoption of the platform,” according to the press release announcing a call for entries. This honor goes to projects and firms in a variety of verticals for their specific use of DM NVX technology in especially notable ways. 

As Crestron President and CEO Dan Feldstein noted in that aforementioned release, “The DM NVX product line has always been an important part of the Crestron portfolio, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with those who have embraced this solution, as their contributions have been at the heart of this success and intrinsic to this prodigious journey.” 

Additionally, one firm will be awarded a gold DM NVX AV-over-IP unit—the one-millionth device off the line. We’ll announce the winning firm during the weeklong celebration. That firm has continually demonstrated its commitment to creating best-in-class solutions for its clients with Crestron AV-over-IP technology.

Ultimately, the purpose of the weeklong event is to educate and inspire. We’re proud of this technology, but we couldn’t have done it without feedback from our dealers and their clients — and for that, we’re always grateful.