Exterity Announces CPD Membership With Launch of New IPTV Industry Training Programme

Building IPTV specialist demonstrates commitment to professional development with the introduction of a new IPTV training course

London, 30th August 2011: Exterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announced the launch of its Continued Professional Development (CPD) certified training programme for Information Technology (IT), Audio Visual (AV),  Building Services and Mechanical & Electrical Consultants. The move follows the company’s accreditation to full CPD membership; a positive step forward for the IPTV industry and a great opportunity for consultants to receive expert training about the power of AV over IP distribution.

The new training programme signifies Exterity’s commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the IT/AV sectors. Exterity will combine its 10 years of market leading IPTV knowledge with the respected CPD training structure to provide attendees with a unique service. The courses will enable consultancy firms to improve the skills, knowledge and capabilities of their workforce, allowing them to stay at the cutting edge of technological advances – while winning and retaining more business.

“As the AV and IT sectors evolve, technologies such as Building IPTV grow in popularity. Many professionals are increasingly recognising the importance of upgrading their knowledge and skill sets in order to offer customers a first class specification. When you combine this need to keep skillsets up to date with the current economic climate, personal development has never been more important. This is an exciting move for Exterity and an opportunity to share our breadth of knowledge in the IPTV sector, bringing benefits to all,” said Colin Farquhar, CEO, Exterity.

The move will further strengthen Exterity’s reputation as the global leader in AV over IP distribution. Attendees can expect to gain from the programme by extending their IPTV skill set, increasing workforce efficiency and help improving their organisation’s corporate image. As a result, the move has been welcomed by staff and partners alike, who have seen real value in the programme.
Discussing the course Gary Newlands of leading consultancy firm Troup Bywaters & Anders said: “CPD training in today’s fragile economic times is more important than ever. As consultants, keeping abreast of the latest technological developments and keeping skill levels and employability high is key. The Exterity CPD certified training for IT and AV consultants offers great information about a technology more and more organisations are embracing to gain a competitive advantage. We feel that being fully trained in this area will provide TB&A with a competitive edge.”

Exterity’s Building IPTV solutions enable organisations to use existing building, campus, or wide-area IP networks to leverage the power of TV and video for success. With Building IPTV, an organisation can also supply an unlimited number of users with TV from all over the world with a range of AV services including: executive and training presentations, video on-demand, informational videos, and digital signage. Building IPTV enables organisations to utilise their existing TV’s, AV displays and even personal computers for TV and video delivery while supporting digital switchover and ever-higher picture quality and resolution.

To discuss the company’s new CPD training, please visit hall 13, stand 335 at IBC 2011 or email consultants@exterity.com .

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About Exterity
Exterity Limited, the building IPTV specialist, has been delivering enterprise-class building IPTV solutions since 2001, and today its products are in use in 40 countries by some of the world’s best-known corporations.  Exterity products enable organisations to distribute broadcast-quality digital TV and video over building or campus IP networks (LANs) to a virtually unlimited number of users, with centralised management, configuration, and control. Unlike traditional analogue systems, Exterity systems can support an unlimited number of channels, and picture quality is unaffected by the addition of displays or users. Based on industry standards, Exterity products integrate easily with other solutions such as digital signage, hotel property management systems, patient information systems, and others. Exterity is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.


About CPD
CPD stands for ‘Continuing Personal or Professional Development’ and is defined as:
‘A commitment to structured skills enhancement and personal or professional competence’.
Regardless of industry or sector, everyone is now required to undertake CPD. As we predominantly work in knowledge and service economies with fast moving technologies, the updating of skills and knowledge is critical in keeping abreast of industry changes, maintaining professional competence and ensuring that qualifications do not become obsolete.
Anyone who is a member of a professional body or institution are automatically expected to do CPD as a requirement of individual membership. In addition, most employers now require all their employees to undertake CPD regardless of role or responsibility.
The CPD Certification Service primarily supports organisations looking to provide CPD certified training activities to either external delegates, or internal employees. When undertaking CPD, individuals are now expected to engage in a wide variety of training activities and learning experiences. The CPD Certification Service’s experience and knowledge of its members who regularly provide CPD activities, has enabled us to develop advice and pointers to individuals looking to undertake their CPD effectively.