All Articles Tagged Commercial

Steven Castle | 05/08 08:58 AM, 0 Comments

Eragy has introduced a suite of energy monitoring and management apps for Control4 dealers. The new apps support both residential and light commercial applications. “We are excited to expand our energy management product line for residential and light commercial applications in the Control4 marketplace,” says Mark Komanecky, Eragy’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We now enable any Control4 dealer to offer affordable energy management solutions for their clients while providing a compelling upgrade path for higher-value energy applications and services.” The new apps, which are available via Control4's 4Store… View this story

Jason Knott | 04/12 09:22 AM, 0 Comments

Every integrator knows thermostats, at their most basic level, efficiently measure air temperature to adjust a home’s climate in particular zones. But how do you handle multi-zone, large-scale estates with radiant heat flooring, temperature sensors, boilers, pumps and other devices, while at the same time monitoring energy use? It’s not easy unless you have a sophisticated (and expensive) system typically only available in commercial environments. That’s the dilemma faced by Ron Antinori, a software developer who initially retired with feelings of professional fulfillment - before he decided to build a… View this story

Jason Knott | 04/02 08:12 AM, 0 Comments

ADT Commercial Security, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is changing its name to Tyco Integrated Security. The name change is a direct result of the announcement in September 2011 by Tyco International Ltd. on its plan to separate into three independent companies, led by the spinoff of ADT Residential, the No. 1 company on the CE Pro 100, to its own separate company. Leveraging the global resources of Tyco Fire & Security, the company will focus on the unique security needs of businesses. Among its new solutions recently… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 02/17 07:21 AM, 0 Comments

Savant Systems is bringing its Apple-based automation and commercial control systems to France and Monaco, through distribution by B&W Group. The Lyori-based B&W Group France will represent Massachusetts-based Savant in the French regions and provide training and service as well as sales to the territory's dealers. The company plans to open a 3,000-square-foot Experience Center in April on the banks of the Saone River in Lyon. The Experience Center, whose interior will be created by renowned designer Herve Moreau of HM Designer, will be used for training retailers, hosting the… View this story

D. Craig MacCormack | 01/19 10:54 AM, 0 Comments

InfoComm International announces that executive director and CEO Randal Lemke will retire at the end of 2012. This is certainly a blow to those who have known and worked with him for the past 12-plus years in his current position and in the years and decades before his stewardship of InfoComm. The fact there’s a search committee in place underscores the importance of finding the right person to replace Lemke and says InfoComm is taking this process very seriously. Clearly, this is a decision that will shape the future of… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 01/10 12:28 PM, 0 Comments

Cables To Go has released its TruLink High Speed HDMI Active Optical Cable (AOC) at CES 2012 that is designed to carry 1080p content up to 20 meters away. The TruLink cable, which is designed for use in a variety of commercial venues, has a diameter that is "smaller and more flexible than copper" for easy installation in tight spaces, the company says. The TruLink cable features an added USB connector to draw power from displays that have a USB port, giving users the option to power it from an… View this story

Jason Knott | 12/08 06:02 AM, 0 Comments

BenQ America, which incorporates Philips' ImageCare technology into its DLP projector lamp system, says its proprietary SmartEco lamp technology extends lamp life up to 70 percent and cuts energy usage by 50 percent with improved image contrast. SmartEco technology saves energy and increases lamp life by adjusting the lamp power to different brightness settings based on the projected content. SmartEco lets the projector compensate for this process with an internal software solution that maintains the ideal color spectrum and also provides an improved contrast ratio. This technology produces no more… View this story

Jason Knott | 11/22 07:18 AM, 0 Comments

We've said it before, but we'll say it again: LED lighting is going to be big business for integrators. Now, there's proof. Jim Sweeney, partner at Eco-Tronics, participated in an "illuminating" panel discussion at the CE Pro 100 Summit about LED lighting. Sweeney offered multiple real-world examples of how he is saving retrofit clients money by simply replacing their incandescent bulbs with LEDs. The numbers are staggering. And once Eco-Tronics is in the home or business, it opens the door for control and A/V installations. The primary sales tool used… View this story

CE Pro Editors | 11/10 11:16 AM, 0 Comments

Savant Systems LLC has announced the addition of Y-cam to its Partners In Excellence cooperative program. The initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as devices and subsystems from many related markets. Founded in 2005, Y-cam is a provider of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring products for residential and small business applications. Y-cam has generated a following within the Mac community for delivering a standalone camera that… View this story

Maxine Giza | 11/03 04:28 AM, 0 Comments

Powerhouse Dynamics has secured $3 million in Series A funding to help it widen its product offerings and move into the commercial market. Powerhouse recently unveiled an energy monitoring system for commercial use called the eMonitor c-Series. The product is designed for small businesses, such as restaurants, convenience stores and retail stores. “We’re now rolling out energy control and cost savings to small business users, enabling them to cut their energy costs significantly and receive a very rapid ROI,” said Martin Flusberg, CEO of Powerhouse Dynamics. "For the first time,… View this story