The heads of industry buying groups, in tandem with CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman share their thoughts on how the CI Industry seems to be shaping up in 2025.
Arlen Schweiger
Arlen Schweiger is Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro and former managing editor of sister publications Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration. Arlen contributes installation features, business profiles, manufacturer news and product reviews.
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Z-Wave Alliance Intros Enhanced Spec Package, New Membership Tier
The 2024B Z-Wave Specification Package updates ecosystem and certification program; Accelerator Membership provides resources for emerging IoT companies.
CE Pro Masters Profile 2025: Dave Humphries, Atlantic Integrated
Dave Humphries has always been a builder within the custom integration industry and over his career he’s built an impressive resume spanning manufacturing, rep, and association leadership.
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Debuting at ISE 2025, Lyngdorf Audio adds the versatile D-6 in-wall model and DW-10 in-wall woofer to its low-profile Discreet Series options.
CE Pro Masters 2025: Helen Heneveld, PrepTECH & Bedrock Learning
As founder as one of the first custom integration firms based solely in home automation the “Energizer Bunny” of CI has always had her finger on the pulse of the industry.
CE Pro Masters 2025: Paul Hales, Pro Audio Technology & Theory Audio Design
A self-proclaimed audiophile since the age of 12, Paul Hales had already designed and built his first pair of loudspeakers in his garage by the time he was 16.
