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CSIA Executive Conference – Orlando

Not everyone knows the Control Systems Integrators Association. They should.

CSIA is a small but important group. It helps industry customers answer two important questions:

What integrator should I choose for my project?  And…

Why?

That “why” question is always a tough one. Service businesses, by their nature, sell things that are intangible. So, it’s tough to compare service suppliers, unless they leave behind tracks of some kind.

And that, of course, is one of the hallmark offerings of the CSIA: The dreaded audit.

Excellence, Certified

The CSIA Certified Company proves annually that it is a master of Best Practices in a world begging for assurances.

On my home page, on my business cards (do people really use those anymore?) and on printed correspondence, I display the line:

“Attracting Excellent Talent To Excellent Employers”

When I am looking at my list of excellent employers, they are nearly always members of CSIA.

Not a member yet? Give them a call.

And let me know you’re on board, OK?

Posted in CSIA, Pick.

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By Ted Dieck – April 11, 2011

Show Schedules Updated

Interesting realignments in the industry. While some shows are consolidating or scheduling less often, others are splitting out on their own.

Here’s my updated show schedule:

Industry Shows

If you have corrections, or want to suggest other shows, please be sure to leave a comment.

Thanks.

Posted in Pick, Schedule Update.

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By Ted Dieck – April 11, 2011

EMC – July, 2010

Can a niche industry give me a look at hiring trends?  The show was local.  I decided to check it out.

A good friend of mine urged me to attend the International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility. I like to say that, because it’s got a certain sound to it that suggests I might be incredibly intelligent.

The Symposium was being held by IEEE’s EMC Society, and as everybody knows, EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

EMC, as my buddy explained, is a big deal for product that gets plugged in. When you microwave your lunch, you don’t want your TV going crazy. When you hit the brakes on your electric car, you don’t want it to accelerate. When you hold your iPhone, you don’t want to lose your connection.

You know, stuff like that.   Continued…

Posted in EMC, IEEE, Reviewed.

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By Ted Dieck – August 2, 2010

ISA Automation Week

Are high prices and limited registration ISA’s best solution to falling expo attendance?  Automation Week tests the theory from October 4 – 7, 2010.

Early rumors had the ISA Expo 2010 dead on arrival. Technically, that’s true.

And yet, you have to give the organizers credit. This long standing association is morphing faster than a lava lamp on a hot stove.  Continued…

Posted in ISA, Reviewed.

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By Ted Dieck – June 11, 2010