Somfy Motors Integral to Broadening Outdoor Tech Opportunities
Somfy motors enable integration with smart pergolas, motorized awnings, and motorized outdoor privacy/bug/projection screens.
Jason Knott · April 20, 2021
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Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Chief Content Officer for Emerald's Connected Brands. Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990, serving as editor and publisher of Security Sales & Integration. He joined CE Pro in 2000 and serves as Editor-in-Chief of that brand. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He has been a member of the CEDIA Business Working Group since 2010. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
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Jason Knott · April 16, 2021
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Jason Knott · April 15, 2021
Best Buy Beta $199 Pilot Membership Program Has Amazon Prime Feel
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Jason Knott · April 14, 2021
HTSA Bursts Through ‘Pandemic Brain Fog’ for Strong 2020
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Jason Knott · April 14, 2021
11 Trading Company to Distribute Teac, Esoteric
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Jason Knott · April 13, 2021
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