Harman integrators foresee influx of R&D money into Harman from Samsung, and speculate on stronger AMX integration, changes in the sales channel, and mixed reactions from some audiophile clients.
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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].
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SCP Opens New Facility with $225K Dedicated Theater Free for Integrators
Structured Cable Products (SCP) new 28,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location includes custom-built home theater with private entrance for CE pros to conduct client demos for free.
Savant Reorganizes Sales Team, Integrators May Have New Contact
Savant merges disparate sales teams for custom integration, specialty retail, builders and influencers (architects and designers) into a single regional team.
AVAD Initiates Radical Business Model Change
Distributor AVAD will move away from reliance on physical branch locations to centralized distribution centers, expanded field sales force with call centers, and web portal for purchasing.
Audio Visual Design Group Steps Into Void Left by VIA’s Collapse
The closing of high-end home technology group VIA International left a void in the Bay Area market. AVDG, expanding from commercial to residential projects, steps in.
How Commercial Integrator AVDG Earns $5M Serving High-Tech Resi Clientele
Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) strategically migrates its professional commercial culture to residential projects, serving some clients left in a lurch from the collapse of VIA.
Ihiji: 40% of Network Installations Have Open Ports Vulnerable to Hacks
Ihiji’s Invision Remote Systems Management product adds active security scanning, noting that 40% of integrators’ installations include at least one open port, making them vulnerable to hacking. Ihiji will also issue reports on vulnerabilities for certain manufacturer firmware.
CE Pro Summit Panel: Different Builders Require Different Business Models
Integrators cannot expect to treat builders and developers of MDUs, semi-custom homes, luxury homes and production homes the same way. Each niche needs a separate approach. Here are 10 tips.
Which Technologies Look Promising for Smart Home Integrators in 2017?
Voice control, object-based audio, HDR TV, and DIY-assist business models are all viable options for integrators to pursue in 2017… and here’s how to do it.
MRI Expo Touts New Look for 2016; Draws 400 Attendees
MRI Premium Distribution Services gathered 400 integrators for its 15th annual Expo, which had training sessions on the exhibit floor.
Comparing Vehicles: Which One of These Guys Would You Hire?
Your vehicle is an extension of your brand. What do these vehicles from the MRI Expo parking lot tell you?
Calif. Bill to Threaten Annual Auto-Renewal Clause in Contracts
SB 1428 would make all monitoring agreements with annual auto-renewal clauses revert to just month-to-month renewals upon expiration of initial term. Requires renewal clauses to be more conspicuous in contracts.
