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Samsung to Acquire Harman for Connected Car; What About AMX for Smart Home?

Samsung Electronics is acquiring Harman International for $112 per share, or $8 billion, largely for Harman’s leadership in automotive technology and consumer audio; IoT shows up in PR, but no mention of AMX.

Nov 14, 2016

Why Integrators Still Love Voice-Control for Smart Homes, Despite Flaws

Does the idea of deploying and supporting voice control with Amazon Echo or Google Home make you cringe? Set the right expectations with clients and you can avoid the headache altogether.

Nov 14, 2016

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Legrand Launches ELIOT IoT Development Program

Legrand's ELIOT program offers a purpose-built cloud, gateways for installed legacy offerings and innovative solutions comprised of IoT technologies. Legrand is joined by partners Amazon Alexa, Samsung and Cisco.

Nov 11, 2016

Chicago Integrator Runs 3.5 Miles of Wiring for Massive Lighting Control Project

Lutron HomeWorks QS system keeps lights and window shades in sync with the rise and fall of the sun.

Nov 11, 2016

Digital Entertainment Group, Major Music Companies to Promote High Res Audio at CES 2017

The CES exhibit will showcase studio quality music and advanced features for premium streaming services.

Nov 11, 2016

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Savant Reorganizes Sales Team, Integrators May Have New Contact

Savant merges disparate sales teams for custom integration, specialty retail, builders and influencers (architects and designers) into a single regional team.

Nov 11, 2016