Business Support
Now with House-Brand Cameras, Could WAVE Electronics Be Next SnapAV?
Chasing SnapAV, distributor WAVE Electronics launches Lux cameras, nabs Honeywell security, prints logos on Amazon Echo, packages DIY products for security pros.
Jun 05, 2017
Sony Overtakes Samsung as Top TV Brand Among Smart-Home Pros
Sony proves that a commitment to the specialty A/V and smart-home installation channel pays off; replaces Samsung as top TV brand among CE Pro 100 integrators.
May 31, 2017
GAFA and the Future of Smart-Home Pros: Big IoT Will Make Us Different, Not Worse
IoT initiatives by Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon will forever change the smart-home landscape, providing new and different opportunities for professional installers serving the 99 percenters.
May 30, 2017
Can Integrators Force Employees to Pay for Vehicle Damage?
Who is liable for vehicle damage caused by technician who crashes a company car while texting? What about insuring employees’ personal vehicles?
May 29, 2017
CE Pro 100 Integrators Name Top Brands in Audio, Video, Home Automation, Networking, Security
Survey of CE Pro 100 top smart-home integrators reveals the most-specified brands in the connected home with Control4, SnapAV, Sonance, Sony, Lutron, Sonos, Middle Atlantic and others topping the list for 2017.
May 26, 2017
Best Buy Reports Strong Q1; Boosts Full-Year Outlook
Best Buy's stock leaps 13% in pre-market trading after reporting 1.5% domestic revenue growth in Q1. Outlook for year boosted to 2.5% growth.