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Sunday, February 05, 2012

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has complete control over all the home electronics systems in his 3,000 sq-ft condo.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 02/05 at 08:29 AM
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Thursday, December 08, 2011

4 More People Who Altered the Integration Industry

Pioneers at Control4, SnapAV and Sonos might have been CE Pro People of the Year in the past.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 12/08 at 07:42 AM
News, CE Profiles, Audio, Multiroom Audio, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Energy Management, Distributors, (5) Comments, Permalink

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Steve Jobs: 2011 Person of the Year

Steve Jobs passed away in October, but his legacy endures. For our Person of the Year, we focused on how Jobs and the iPad brought home control to new heights.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 12/07 at 10:14 AM
News, CE Profiles, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, (15) Comments, Permalink

Friday, November 18, 2011

3D Stars at A/V Superstore Grand Opening

Who says 3D is dead? Personal 3D viewers stole the show at new Just One Touch Video & Audio Center in Lawndale, Calif. Even Jon Lovitz wants one.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/18 at 08:59 AM
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

How to Handle Takeover Jobs

Westco Smart Homes evolves from a commercial electrical contractor to a residential lighting specialist, and finally to a full integration company that targets existing homes.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 11/08 at 07:33 AM
News, Business Resources, CE Profiles, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Commercial, (1) Comments, Permalink

Friday, September 09, 2011

Formula for Model Franchise

Indianapolis-area Tri-Phase Technologies has established a successful model of consistency, and attacked new revenue outlets such as service contracts.View this story

Posted by Arlen Schweiger on 09/09 at 08:37 AM
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Monday, August 01, 2011

‘Cheap’ Security Systems Panned in TV Ads

In Utah, land of door-to-door sales companies, Peak Alarm runs commercials claiming that cheap security systems should be 'cause for alarm.'View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 08/01 at 05:26 AM
News, CE Profiles, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Security, (0) Comments, Permalink

Monday, July 18, 2011

Integrator Fueled by Energy Efficiency

HomeTronics Lifestyles in Connecticut is starting a separate Eco-Tronics division to cover commercial and green tech, which includes a lot of solar and LED lighting.View this story

Posted by Steven Castle on 07/18 at 07:54 AM
News, CE Profiles, Slideshow, Home Automation and Control, Energy Management, Commercial, (0) Comments, Permalink

Thursday, July 14, 2011

How Vivint Sells 200k Security, Automation Systems in a Summer

Utah firm sends thousands of "door knockers" to neighborhoods throughout the U.S., selling security and home automation systems all day long; installed for $199 and $67 per month.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/14 at 04:49 AM
News, CE Profiles, Slideshow, Videos, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Security, Energy Management, Z-Wave, (14) Comments, Permalink

Monday, June 20, 2011

How Synovate Technologies Thrives on Opportunity

Aided by its success and networking savvy while working with clothing manufacturer Affliction, Synovate Technologies thrives on opportunism.View this story

Posted by Arlen Schweiger on 06/20 at 08:45 AM
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Wednesday, April 06, 2011

How Cyber Sound Leverages Apple to Thrive in Down Market

Cyber Sound found a good way to expand its potential customer base: leverage Apple by adding Savant as its main home automation offering.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 04/06 at 07:36 AM
News, CE Profiles, Slideshow, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, (3) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Audio Advice Acquires ZoboTV, Adding Third N.C. Store

Critical mass in Raleigh and Charlotte gives Audio Advice even greater dominance in the North Carolina market for custom audio, video and home automation.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/05 at 08:44 AM
News, CE Profiles, Hybrid Dealers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Permalink

Friday, February 25, 2011

CE Profile of Excellence: Steven Vickers, Newport Audio & Video

Newport Audio & Video GM Steven Vickers says sometimes it pays off in the long-run to pay employees more than industry standard.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 02/25 at 08:12 AM
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Friday, February 18, 2011

CE Profile of Excellence: James Shapiro, Allan Waldorf, Audio Video Intelligence

Shapiro and Waldorf say it is important to educate clients on technology to design a system that is future capable and fits their lives.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 02/18 at 07:52 AM
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Friday, February 04, 2011

CE Profile of Excellence: Patty Jakos, The Sound Shop

Patty Jakos, vice president of The Sound Shop, says it's important to let customers do most of the talking.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 02/04 at 10:33 AM
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