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Cliffside Costa Rica Villa Renovation Relies on Elan Home Control System
After a thunderstorm badly damaged this Costa Rica home's control and automation system, integrator AudioCinema installed an Elan system for the 12,000-square foot residence.
Nov 18, 2016
SnapAV Acquires Visualint, Rising Star in Video Analytics for Surveillance & Smart Home
SnapAV adds video analytics to CCTV/surveillance cameras and NVRs through acquisition of Visualint, up-and-coming player in the home automation and security channels.
Nov 18, 2016
When Two Integrators Merge: Who Knew Central Vac Could be so Profitable?
When Minnesota integrators JJ Vanderson and Orion Home Systems merged in 2014 to form JJ Orion, they created a profitable powerhouse doing residential central-vac jobs up to $50,000.
Nov 18, 2016
Labor Shortage Among Electricians Seen as Big Problem (Infographic)
Nearly half of electricians (47%) are worried about finding skills staff over the next five to 10 years as rapid rates of retirement affect the industry, according to Klein Tools study.
Nov 17, 2016
Harman Dealers ‘Positive, Hopeful, Nervous’ about Samsung Acquisition
Harman integrators foresee influx of R&D money into Harman from Samsung, and speculate on stronger AMX integration, changes in the sales channel, and mixed reactions from some audiophile clients.
Nov 17, 2016
SCP Opens New Facility with $225K Dedicated Theater Free for Integrators
Structured Cable Products (SCP) new 28,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location includes custom-built home theater with private entrance for CE pros to conduct client demos for free.