InfoComm Partners With Field Nation to Expand the Certified Contract AV Labor Pool
FAIRFAX, VA — June 2, 2016 — InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Field Nation, the leading marketplace platform for contingent and on-demand workforce management. Under the agreement, InfoComm members will have access to Field Nation's workforce initiatives, including its extensive contract labor pool, while technicians using the Field Nation platform will have access to InfoComm training and industry certification. As part of the agreement, InfoComm will offer Field Nation users discounted membership and access to InfoComm benefits, including free online training, industry standards, admission to networking events and trade shows, and discounts on advanced and classroom education.
"Our core purpose is to advance audiovisual communications globally," said John Woodstock, Director of Business Development, InfoComm International. "With so much change and disruption happening in the AV industry, working with Field Nation makes perfect sense. Together we can enhance the core technology skills of thousands of independent contractors and help organizations meet the implementation demands for new communication technologies that support day-to-day business operations." "The demand for certified AV industry professionals continues to grow as organizations adopt new communication technologies," said Mynul Khan, Founder and CEO, Field Nation. "With InfoComm International, we can help skilled freelance technicians access industry training and certification. We can also provide more qualified AV technicians, who can complete on-premise projects efficiently and cost-effectively, to the businesses that need them."
InfoComm is an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer (ASD), providing industry standards as the foundation for quality audiovisual systems. In addition, InfoComm offers the Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) program, the only ANSI accredited audiovisual certification under the International Standard ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
Together, InfoComm and Field Nation will offer industry-leading onboarding and training to freelance technicians looking to promote their AV expertise and skills on the Field Nation platform. They will also develop marketing initiatives and other resources designed to introduce Field Nation users to InfoComm and its benefits.
For more information about the program and the InfoComm training and certification available to Field Nation users, visit infocomm.org/fieldnation. Field Nation users can visit fieldnation.com/infocomm.
About Field Nation
Field Nation (www.fieldnation.com) is the most complete Freelancer Management System (FMS) and SaaS-based project-management solution available. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, has more than 100 employees, and was listed on the 2013 and 2014 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies. In 2014, the company recorded $62 million in marketplace transactions. With more than 65,000 service providers in its network, Field Nation serves as a catalyst for business growth and ensures successful collaborations around the world.
About InfoComm International
InfoComm International® is the global trade association representing the commercial audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,400 members, representing over 70,000 AV professionals worldwide, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV standards, market research and news. Its training, certification and education programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers in the Western Hemisphere. InfoComm also produces trade shows in China, Europe, India, Latin America and the Middle East. Additional information is available at infocomm.org.
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