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News

D-Tools to Show New System Integrator Capabilities at ISE 2020

SI version 13 delivers new features, including service plan sales and management, supplier pricing,...

News

Entry System Open for 2020 CEDIA Awards

New for 2020 is a category for projects under $25,000.

News

ProSource Adds Help Lightning and Modus VR as New Vendors

Virtual reality tools to help member teams collaborate and serve customers.

News

InstallerNet Partners with Capitol Sales

Offers product distribution through its nationwide network of installers.

News

CEDIA Announces Executive Committee and Appointed Director Approvals

Buchanan, Capecelatro, and Weinstein named appointed directors to the CEDIA board.

Blogs

What I Learned from Being Hounded to Death by Car Salesmen

Finding that fine line between perseverance and annoyance.

Technology

Audio

Amina Technologies Improves Mobius and EDGE Invisible Speakers

Upgrades include enhanced mid-range and high-frequency performance.

Audio

KEF Announces expansion of Reference Line

Updates include new model and updated finish selection for 2020.

Platinum Tools Stub End Coax Cable Stripper

Video

Platinum Tools Launches Stub-End Coax Cable Stripper

Designed to strip the stub end of standard coax cable protruding on the inside...

Audio

Vanco Now Shipping Beale Street Audio 1000-Watt Amplifiers

Vanco International LLC is now shipping the Beale Street Audio BAV4250 and BAV2500 amplifiers.

Lighting & Shades

QMotion Introduces 79 New Decorative Shade Fabric Styles

New collections include light-filtering decorative sheers and room-darkening blackout fabrics.

Blogs

Blogs

Searching for Streaming Audio Solutions

Which streaming audio solution checks all the boxes for you?

By Todd Anthony Puma ⋅ Jan 13, 2020

Blogs

Rewarding Clients for Rewarding You

How do you show your appreciation for the customers that truly love what you do?

By Todd Anthony Puma ⋅ Jan 6, 2020

Blogs

Reboot Your Referral Program

The new year brings new potential to reach new clients.

By Henry Clifford ⋅ Jan 2, 2020

Blogs

Mental Health Blog: Procrastination, Part 2

How to refine your “To-Do” lists to suit your working style.

By Peter Zawistowski ⋅ Dec 20, 2019

Blogs

They Ask You Answer: “Are your cameras hackable?”

How do you proactively address customer pain points?

By Henry Clifford ⋅ Dec 16, 2019

Blogs

Mental Health Blog: Procrastination, Part 1

Sure, you could put off reading this blog…but don’t.

By Peter Zawistowski ⋅ Dec 13, 2019

Resources

Integration Guides

The Integration Guide to Buying Groups: Group Mentality

Better margins are just one reason to join a buying group.

Integration Guides

Integration Guide to Remote Management Services

The benefits of using remote management services — and how to pitch it to...

Movies for Watching at Home the Day They Open in Theaters – a Luxury Product Now Available to Your Clients

Being able to create a true first-run theater experience in the home is what...

Integration Guides

Selling Shades in the Smart Home

Shade control proves to be an integral part of the AV package.

Features

Back to Business

Selling Beyond the Sale

Changing the game around client and partner interactions with Relationship Science techniques.

Behind the Business

The CEDIA Podcast: Surveillance

Highlights from our conversation with ETC’s Michael Cogbill.

Home Theater

The Surprise Home Theater

Transforming a playroom in a New York City apartment to a fully functioning home theater in one clandestine month — don’t tell the family!

Back to Business

Understanding What Architects Need from Tech Integration Firms

A primer for residential systems integrators.

Features

WiCT Wednesdays: Cindy Stevens

Cindy Stevens, senior director, publications, Consumer Technology Association, discusses her thoughts on CES 2020 trends like 5G and how i3 inspires the next generation...

CES

WiCT Wednesdays: Danielle Karr

Danielle Karr, architect & designer program manager and certified showroom program specialist at Control4, discusses focusing on the user experience and working with the...