Major brands are merging to expand capabilities and streamline offerings. From AVPro and RTI to Resideo and Snap One, these deals signal a maturing industry—and big changes for integrators.
Zachary Comeau
Zachary Comeau is the senior editor of CE Pro. He comes from a journalism background with more than a decade of years of professional experience writing for Commercial Integrator, My TechDecisions, and several daily newspapers and industry trade publications in Massachusetts. He joined CE Pro in June 2023.
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Making the Most of the Educational Sessions at CEDIA Expo 2025
To help alleviate decision paralysis, our editorial team offers their top picks for transformative education sessions at CEDIA Expo 2025, from cybersecurity classes to the latest in health and lighting.
Nuki Brings New Look to Retrofit Smart Locks with Stateside Debut
Nuki smart locks, now in the U.S., prioritize privacy, integrates with major platforms, and installs easily without modifications.
NETGEAR Names Jonathan Oakes as Senior VP and GM of Home Networking
Jonathan Oakes steps into leadership at NETGEAR with over 20 years of experience, bringing expertise from Google and Amazon.
Deako’s Magic Linking Aims to ‘Lighten’ the Load of Installing Multiple Switches
New Deako system aims to streamline multi-way smart lighting setups with automatic configuration and no programming required.
With New Drivers for Oelo Lighting, Josh.ai’s Nimble DevSuite Reaches Major Milestone
First certified Nimble DevSuite driver brings Oelo’s customizable outdoor lighting experience to the Josh.ai smart home platform.
529 Savings Plans Now Cover Integrator Trade Education Following CEDIA Advocacy
The expansion of popular 529 plans for secondary education expenses allows the funds to pay for CEDIA certifications and trade education.
CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo Early Bird Rates End Soon
Now is the time to confirm your participation in CEDIA Expo/CIX and take advantage of the early-bird rates.
Cogent360 Launches SmartShowroom360 to for Digital Showroom Experience
SmartShowroom 360’s web-based platform helps integrators engage clients with virtual homes showcasing lighting, shading, AV, and more.
Trinnov and ASCENDO to Deliver WaveForming Demo at Audio Advice Live 2025
An Immersive bass demo at Audio Advice Live from Trinnov Audio and Ascendo will showcase acoustic technology and 16 active subwoofers.
Inside CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025: What to Expect from This Year’s Biggest Custom Integration Event
Jason McGraw. Group Vice President and Show Director for CEDIA Expo/CIX, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what’s new for 2025.
CE Pro Launches 2025 Shade Controls Deep Dive Survey as Shading Market Sees Explosive Growth
Share your experiences with motorized shading projects, pricing, and installation trends to help shape CE Pro’s 2025 Deep Dive Report.
