EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH: Integrators report earning solid profit margin for distributed audio systems, even though low-price expectations by clients is biggest challenge.
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].
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Lutron Opens Larger NYC Experience Center, Training Facility
New 4,500-square-foot Lutron showroom is three times larger than previous Experience Center showcasing Lutron and Ketra products.
Alula Adds Video to Smart Home Automation, Security Platform
Alula security cameras include doorbell, PTZ and bullet options, with both local and cloud storage and RMR potential for integrators.
Dish SlingTV, AirTV Get Integrators into Cord-Cutting Business
Demonstrated at CEDIA Expo 2018, Dish Network’s SlingTV streaming service and AirTV Player provide home-technology integrators with business opportunities for their cord-cutting, media-streaming clients.
Control4 C4Yourself Day Redux Coming October 18
Control4 Certified Showrooms worldwide will hold a second C4Yourself Day on October 18 designed to showcase latest smart home innovations.
5 Reasons to Use End-to-End Software for Running an Integration Business
Integrator: ‘One of the largest problems that the A/V industry faces is segregated data.’ Turnkey software solutions unite data, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction, save time and boost profitability.
2018 Wage and Salary Study Reveals Annual Wages, Benefits for Custom Integration Pros
CE Pro 2018 Wage and Salary Study breaks down annual wages by region and size of company, along with benefits for technicians, sales, project managers and more.
RAM 1500 Truck Is High-Tech Office on Wheels
Is this your next vehicle? RAM 1500 truck at CEDIA Expo 2018 showcased integrated 8.4-inch dashboard touchscreen and mobile app.
Parasol Remote Internet Monitoring Adds 30 Dealers, Touts 70% Solve Rate
Parasol reports responding to 4,325 service tickets with a 70% resolution rate for remote networking monitoring.
Samsung Restructures to Focus on Integration Channel
At CEDIA Expo 2018, Samsung enhances its 5-Star Solutions program for custom integrators, debuts new QLED and $300,000 MicroLED, and adds new advocacy role for channel.
How Luxury Illumination Built Their Business Model Around Landscape Lighting
Florida-based integrator Luxury Illumination sells 60 percent of clients into service contracts around specialty exterior lighting.
Integrators Can See More of SeeLess Solutions at CEDIA 2018
SeeLess Solutions’ product line, from integrator Shalom Illouz of Powerfull Systems in L.A., aims to conceal keypads, thermostats, smoke detectors and other products in a design-friendly solution.
