Key Digital's KD-CX800 gives reliability to third-party control systems and network based apps.

$2.4M integrator Maxsystems builds recurring revenue (RMR) through security and service contracts, hires newbies with a 'sparkle' on the spot, doles out random amounts of cash to deserving employees.

Parks Associates and CE Pro sister publication Security Sales & Integration reveal statistics on security and smart-home adoption and consumer preferences.

Vin Bruno, former Crestron exec and CEDIA CEO, is named president of Alltec Pro, a new Vcom division that sells commercial A/V and home automation gear to both consumers and pros.

Nick Lanska of pro A/V hiring firm Mason Group stresses the importance of using a networked approach to finding experienced A/V labor.

D&H Distributing foresees strong holiday season sales growth in key categories, including 42% in smart home technology products.