Computing Technology Industry Association and Consumer Electronics Association to Offer New Certification for Home Technology Integrators.CEA-CompTIA DHTI DHTI Digital Home Technology Integration + credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. covers all aspects of connected home OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- The Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. (CompTIA) and the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ) announced today they are collaborating on a new professional certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. for individuals working in the growing field of home technology integration. The CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator (1) In electronics, a device that combines an input with a variable, such as time, and provides an analog output; for example, a watt-hour meter. (2) See systems integrator. + certification (CEA-CompTIA DHTI+) is a new credential that will cover all aspects of the connected home, focusing on the personal computer as the controlling hub. "The worlds of consumer electronics and information technology are converging con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. in the connected home of the 21st century," said John Venator, president and chief executive officer, CompTIA. "Technicians must have skills in both worlds to provide the product installation, integration, service, and support that consumers need to fully enjoy a connected home lifestyle. CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ certification is a significant step forward in making this a reality." The new certification will map to specific job roles and skills in home technology integration, such as: * System infrastructure and integration, including user interfaces and control processors; network setup and support; and internet access See how to access the Internet. and protocol. * Digital home entertainment and distribution, including digital rights management and IP; media center PCs and entertainment PCs. * Digital home control of telecommunications, lighting, energy management, and security The certification is targeted at the home technology system installers and integrators who install, service and maintain digital home products. CompTIA recommends that individuals have 18-24 months experience in the some area of home integration technology. CEA and CompTIA are working collaboratively to bring the certification to market and promote its use within the home technology integration industry. CompTIA is responsible for developing, managing and maintaining the certification. About CompTIA The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) represents the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For 24 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 member organizations in more than 100 countries worldwide. CompTIA initiatives extend to areas such as convergence technologies, electronic commerce, information security, IT services, public policy, skills development, and software. CompTIA helps organizations maximize the benefits they receive from their investments in technology; and assists IT workers to obtain the skills they need for productive careers in technology. For more information, please visit: www.comptia.org. About CEA The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. |
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