Longtime industry leader Tom Doherty to develop new strategic initiatives and assist in member education for Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) buying group.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
Jason Knott's Latest Posts
Savant CEO Bob Madonna: Artison Acquisition ‘Shows the Strength’ of Home Automation Co.
Savant acquisition of Artison is driven by ability to cross-pollinate integrators and add audio engineering prowess.
10,000 Control4 Systems Use Amazon Alexa Daily
Control4 data supports the notion that Amazon Alexa voice control does not hurt, but in fact supports custom installation of smart home control systems.
Control4 Q2 Results: Entire Triad Buyout Funded in ‘Just 6 Months’
Control4 revenues grow 15% in Q2 to $61.4 million. First half of 2017 revenues equal $111.6 million. Higher-margin Triad product line boosts margins and cash flows.
Legrand Sales Up 9% for First Half of 2017
Legrand reports 2.4% organic sales growth in U.S. after spending $950 million for acquisition of Milestone AV Technologies to bolster its brand positions.
ATI Acquires Datasat Digital Amps, Processors
Amplifier Technologies Inc. (ATI) adds Datasat Digital Entertainment (DDE) to bolster its high-end audio processing and amplification product suite, adding to portfolio that includes Theta Digital and BGW.
Eric Bodley Named 2017 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Eric Bodley, former CE Pro 100 integrator, past president of CEDIA, and current president and CEO of Future Ready Solutions and Bodley and Associates, is named 2017 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
RIVA Audio WAND + Targets Home Tech Pros with Open API; Takes Aim at Sonos
RIVA Audio’s multi-room wireless ‘+’ WAND Series distinguishes itself from Sonos with open API, Hi-Res Audio, immersive sound, and margins for integrators; retails at $249 and $499 price points.
Harman Acquires Arcam for Undisclosed Sum
Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung, rounds out its already-deep amplifier, AVR brands with purchase of Arcam for undisclosed sum.
Can ‘Invisible’ Transducers Solve OLED TV Audio Concerns?
Super-thin ‘wallpaper’ OLED TVs look great, but require audio enhancement. Could aesthetically pleasing ‘invisible’ transducers be the answer to OLED TV audio concerns?
Josh.ai Voice Control Raises $11M in New Funding
Smart home manufacturer Josh.ai raises $11 million in funds to launch its own hardware to go with its voice control system.
Popular Technologies for Outdoor Living
The first-ever CE Pro Outdoor Technology Study presents the most popular technologies for outdoor living and the frequently used brands.
