In our series of #CEDIAShares blogs, we’re talking with exhibitors about the hottest technologies and trends they’re looking to see at CEDIA Expo.
Q&A with Eric Randt, senior vice president and general manager, Blustream.
Why exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2026?
CEDIA has always been about more than showing products; it’s where relationships are built, ideas are shared, and the direction of our industry becomes a little clearer. For Blustream, this year’s show is especially important because it represents another major step in our investment in the North American residential market.
Over the past year we’ve expanded our team, strengthened our partner network, introduced new products, and invested heavily in the tools and resources that help our dealers succeed. CEDIA gives us the opportunity to bring all of that together in one place. It’s our chance to demonstrate not only where Blustream is today, but where we’re headed and why dealers can have confidence investing alongside us.
What is the most exciting trend you expect to see at the show?
The residential integration market is changing quickly. As consolidation continues across manufacturing, distribution, and technology providers, I think dealers are paying closer attention than ever to who they’re partnering with and what those partnerships really look like.
I’m excited to see companies focusing on interoperability, open ecosystems, and solutions that give integrators flexibility rather than locking them into a single path. The dealers we talk to want choice. They want products that work together, software that simplifies deployment, and manufacturers that support their business instead of competing with it. I believe that’s where the industry is headed, and it’s a direction Blustream has embraced from day one.
What will you focus on at the show?
Our focus is simple: Our partners.
We’ll be showcasing a significant amount of new innovation by introducing strategic partnerships that strengthen the overall solution we bring to the market, and we will be demonstrating how Blustream continues to simplify AV distribution without limiting dealer choice.
Beyond the technology, I want every dealer, distributor, consultant, and partner who visits our booth to walk away understanding that Blustream is committed to the long term. We’re investing in the residential channel, investing in partner success, and building solutions that help our customers win business today while positioning them for where the market is going tomorrow.
At the end of the day, CEDIA isn’t just about launching products — it’s about reinforcing relationships and showing our partners that we’re here to grow with them.
To learn more, check out Blustream in booth #3211 at CEDIA Expo 2026 and visit www.blustream-us.com.
