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The State of the Industry 2023
With the rollercoaster of summer behind us, we take stock of where we stand.
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Federal Issues You’ll Want to Know About
A look at the areas of the federal government that have an impact on custom integration businesses.
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Educating the “Future of Tomorrow”
Kyri Androu of Electricus makes AV integration part of the curriculum for the college classes he teaches.
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Shades Week: Raising the Shades to Revenue
Motorized shades are the perfect complement to experiential AV. Here’s how to get started.
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Shades Week: Adding Instant Shade Expertise
Partnering with a professional shading company lets integrators painlessly – and profitably — expand their offerings.
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Shades Week: Shades in Action!
Two examples of the impact that creative automated shading systems can have on a residential space and a custom installation business.
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Real-World AI for the CI
Savant and Josh.ai break through the hype with new artificial intelligence–driven products that will have an impact on custom installers and their clients.
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Resimercial Week: Resimerical Best Practices
Applying your residential problem-solving skills in new ways.
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Resimercial Week: LED Displays vs. Projection Systems
There’s a lot to love about both technologies when it comes to residential and commercial projects, so how do you choose?
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Resimercial Week: Considering Commercial
Tips on expanding your business with resimercial and the potential of full-fledged commercial projects.
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SaaS and the CI
Savant’s new Software as a Service model heralds a shift in the industry that presents challenges and opportunities for dealers.
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Putting a Spark in Your Business
Steve Elliston of Elliston Systems & Design reveals why he added an electrician to his integration company, and how it paved the way for...
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Outdoor AV Week: Working With Furrion
Better known in RV tech, the manufacturer of outdoor televisions and soundbars increases its reach into the custom install market.
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Outdoor AV Week: Developing the JBL Stage XD Series All-Weather Speakers
A behind-the-scenes look at how Harman brought high-performance sound and sustainability to the harshest outdoor conditions.
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State Elections and What They Mean for 2023
Legislative sessions for the new year are starting soon — will you step up for your industry?
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Are You an Advocate? (Plus, How to Be a Good One)
Why integrators need to advocate on technology issues throughout the legislative process.
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Companies to Watch 2023
Our annual look at the wins of the past year and what it means for the next 12 months.
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Certification Built by Integrators for Integrators
The more integrators that are certified, the stronger the industry becomes.
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Streamlining Operations with Remote Systems Management
Remote management solutions can help troubleshoot a client’s system and provide integrators with helpful information about the installation.
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Hiring the Bravas Way
Staffing for one integrator is tough enough — imagine having to do it in multiple locations. Bravas’ Director of HR reveals the company’s philosophies...
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Making Your Voice Heard
CEDIA’s advocacy program works to monitor, track, and lobby on pending licensing legislation and regulations every day.
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Finding the Right Shade Partner
It is a good time to jump into this growing product category — find out which vendor is right for your business.
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Digital Art and the Role of the Integrator
The options for digital canvases go further than just flat-panel tech, projector mapping, and video wall.
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CEDIA Workforce Development Goes Local
Why CEDIA is working to create meaningful workforce development by building an army of local member volunteers.
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Talking to the Trades
How to make sure architects, builders, and designers know who we are — and make sure we deliver what they need.
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2022 Showroom Showcase Gallery
A quick look at some innovative demo spaces from across the country.
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Scenes From a Showroom
Automated sales scenes highlight EOC Audio’s new 2400-square-foot demo space.
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Companies to Watch 2022
Our annual look at the wins of the past year and what it means for the next 12 months.
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Challenge and Solution: Showroom Location and Type
Two CEDIA Award–winning integration firms offer their advice on where to put a showroom — and how to use it effectively
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Defining Wellness for Custom Installers
Health and wellness is marked as an industry growth category, but what does that really mean, and how can integrators get involved?
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Finding the Right Smart Security Partner
It’s good business to add this product category — which has shown to be a gateway to expansive smart home systems — to your...
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Understanding Project Management
Project management — it’s not as simple as it sounds.
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Companies to Watch 2021
A look back at the wins of the past year and what it means for the next 12 months.
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A Healthy Market for Wellness
With Covid-19 shining a light on health and longevity, the health and wellness market looks stronger than ever.
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What Happened to Portal.io?
After a tumultuous couple of years, the popular business software finds itself on solid footing.
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Tech Showcase: Integrator Toolkit
Some tools that can make life in the field a little easier.
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Need to Know: New Tech Check-In
We’ve been told that 8K, 5G, and AI will change our lives and our businesses, but when’s that going to happen?
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Showrooms: Selling the Experience
A great showroom can create a memorable experience for customers — and open their minds to new possibilities.
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The Art of Lighting Design
Veteran lighting designer Peter Romaniello, IALD, has some sage advice for AV integrators getting into the game.