Andy was a deeply committed tech-head who had played with a broad range of AV technologies since well before there was something called AV.  He hungered to know how and why things work, and stumbled on the fact that he had a talent for explaining what he'd learned, so he taught and wrote about all kinds of technologies, in books, magazines, manuals, seminars, and online.  He worked in AV, broadcast, live production, IT, publishing, consulting, and events. In the early 2020s he wrote the new editions of the CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D Exam Guides. The most fun part of what he did was the research into developing technologies to see how they could fit into the future of AV and IT. Most recently, he became heavily involved in initiatives to improve the sustainability of the technologies we use in the audiovisual industries. Vale Andy Ciddor — AV.technology

A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, I'm a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, I produce articles on a myriad of technology topics. I've also worked on virtual reality projects, transforming Romanian folk tales into VR narratives. 

At Actis, we’re trying to re-imagine possibilities for work, learning and living spaces of the 21st century. We empower people and businesses in the transition to a whole new way of work and life that is more productive, entertaining and sustainable. Actis designs and builds Smart Building Infrastructure... We are an Audio Visual integration company creating video collaboration infrastructure, enhanced experience zones and smart building solutions for modern work, learning and leisure spaces. Founded in 1971, Actis has been pioneering progress and innovation in India’s audio visual industry for the last five decades (more about our journey).  OUR SOLUTIONS Meeting & Presentation: We build in-person, hybrid and remote meeting spaces which enhance clarity, simplify sharing and provide presenters with intuitive controls to manage their room environment while delivering impactful presentations Video Collaboration & UC: We help organisations upgrade to high-quality, high-reliability video collaboration infrastructure by combining elements like AV, lighting, controls and cloud technologies so interactions approach the experience of in-person meetings Specialised AV Solutions: In cases where business applications require specialised environments — to inform, demonstrate, monitor, broadcast etc — Actis helps build customised, spaces for retail, hospitality and enterprise applications Environment Control & Automation: Managing increasingly complex environments is challenging, for users and for facilities teams. We design smarter systems that assist in optimising building performance and management with automation and control technologies Residential & Hospitality: As life gets increasingly complex, we expect more from our leisure environments too. Actis help create “smart” and more entertaining spaces which soothe and relax, using a variety of technologies to enhance the comfort of their inhabitants  Headquartered in Mumbai, Actis has branch offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur and Pune and provides sales and support through dealers in 60 cities across India. Learn more at www.actis.co.in Our e-commerce division — www.ooberpad.com — helps consumers discover and buy the best home theater, professional audio, AV equipment, smart home and office productivity products in India. AREAS OF SPECIALISATION Corporate Solutions, Residential Solutions, Government Solutions, Hospitality Solutions, Education Solutions and Other Specialised Applications

Senior Director of Development for AVIXA in EMEA with over 20 years experience in AV and IT industries. Started off in sound engineering in the late 90s then pursued a career in IT. After working in web development I returned to AV and have not looked back! I do at times pine to work more directly with the amazing technology available today to help create great AV experiences but I do get to see them being shared and celebrated! I look forward to seeing many of those examples on the Xchange!

I am a client centric AV/IT Technologist / Account Manager working with enterprise clients on a national and global level. With a long career focused on convergence technology, I am passionate about developing great user experiences through development of solving collaboration challenges.

When I first started in AV, I remember hearing how AV professionals really care about the human experience, not just the tech. And it's true! I love connecting the dots to help people find the AV resources they need, building communities where people come together and being a part of such a vibrant (and welcoming) industry.