Three top custom integrators partner to unveil new affordable nationwide remote service monitoring program dubbed Parasol with affordable monthly price range.
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High-Volume Integrator Finds Mount Solution for DVRs/Receivers in Tight Spaces
Kentucky-based Discernity uses HIDEit Mounts Uni-M to secure DirecTV DVRs/receivers in multi-family, hotel, healthcare applications.
CE Pro Q&A: Sal Carrabba of Salamander Designs Discusses Expanding A/V Furniture Market
Salamander Designs discusses how the changing market dynamics in both residential and commercial spaces lend themselves to expanding need for A/V furniture.
Tabatha O’Connor Named Permanent CEDIA President/CEO
Acting CEDIA president/CEO Tabatha O’Connor is named to the position permanently.
NAHB Forecast: Home Starts up 5% in 2018, Bolstered by ‘Political Climate’
NAHB forecasts single-family home starts will up 5% in 2018, thanks in part to ‘pro-business sentiment in Washington’, but MDU starts will fall.
Fibaro Expands IoT Partnerships, Adds Alexa, Google, Siri
Fibaro launches ‘Works with Fibaro’ IoT integration program for its Home Center 2 smart home control system for integrators only. Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice control also added.
Interlogix UltraSync Adds Cameras, Voice, Doorbell Cam
Interlogix stays focused on integration channel at CES 2018 with UltraSync SmartHome system, adding Amazon Alexa, 1080p camera, cellular module and doorbell camera.
Allnet Now As Big as It was Pre-AVAD; Eero Bolsters Sales
13 years after AVAD buyout, Allnet Distributing ‘re-opens’ its fourth branch. Stays focused on network training, products.
Residential Remodeling Spending Expected to Grow 7.5% in 2018
Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies predicts residential remodeling activity will hit $340 billion, up 7.5%.
Sennheiser Launches 3D Soundbar for Home Theater Audio, Hires Petro Shimonishi
Sennheiser makes first foray in home theater audio market with 3D Soundbar featuring 9.1 configuration, 13 drivers.
iPoint Software Boosts Integratorโs Bottom Line by 38%
BlueSpeed AV in Tulsa replaces 7 pieces of software with iPoint end-to-end solution to increase efficiency and cash flow by 38%.
Mitch Witten: New SVS Wireless Speakers Made for ‘True Listening’ and ‘Immersive’ Audio
SVS aims to move wireless audio beyond mere background music with DTS Play-Fi-based $499 Prime Wireless speakers and $399 Soundbase integrated amp, introduced at CES 2018.

















