Bringing together the power of the top trade publications and websites in the U.S. and Europe, the third annual Top New Technology (TNT) Awards @ ISE have launched. The program offers the greatest worldwide exposure at the greatest value for manufacturers exhibiting new products or services at the 2018 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from Feb. 6-9, 2018.

The program combines the power of CE Pro, Commercial Integrator, Essential Install and TechDecisions print publications and websites to recognize the new and outstanding products and services at ISE across 22 categories and 70 subcategories.

“Integrators from all around the world today operate diverse companies that cover both the residential and commercial markets. The Top New Technology (TNT) Awards presented at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show helps integrators filter out their product decision-making process by identifying  the best of the best in new technology,” says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief, CE Pro.  

ALL entries will receive:

Worldwide exposure with a photo and product description of each entry displayed on:

• CEPro.com (with 125,000 unique visitors monthly)
• Commercialintegrator.com (with 50,000 unique visitors monthly)
• Ce-pro.eu
• Commercialintegrator.eu
• MyTechDecisions.com (with 22,000 unique monthly visitors in the professional commercial end user space, including the corporate, K-12, higher-ed and worship markets) 

Winners will receive:

• Trophies presented in a ceremony on Feb. 6, the first day of ISE
• Exposure in 2018 print editions of Essential Install, CE Pro (residential products) and Commercial Integrator (commercial products).
• Use of the TNT 2018 logo in marketing materials and online.

Judging criteria are technological innovation, benefits to the integrator and benefits to the end user. A team of knowledgeable integrators from around the world will determine the top products or services in each category. Any product debuted between January 2017 and slated to ship before July 2018 is eligible to be considered for the award.

Early bird deadline is December 1, with the final entry deadline is Friday, Jan. 5, 2016. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. EST (US). Entry fees are:

• $495 USD (approximate equivalent: £376 GBP, €425 EUR)
• Any additional category can be added for the same product for $295 USD (approximate equivalent: £224 GBP, €253 EUR).

Enter here today.

Commercial categories to be judged:

Access Controls

Audio

• Audio Components
• Audio Distribution Systems
• Audio Processors
• Microphones

Control Systems

• Automation Components
• Automation Software
• Touchscreens

Digital Signage Solutions

• Digital Signage Hardware
• Digital Signage Software

Displays

• All-weather Displays
• TVs
• Video Monitors

Loudspeakers

• Installed Subwoofers
• Installer Loudspeakers
• Line Array Speakers

Mounts or Racks

• Component Racks
• Display Mounts
• Projector Mounts

Network Management Solutions

• Power Conditioning, Surge Suppression, and Energy Solutions
• Project Management and Design / Web Software

Projectors

• Classroom Projectors
• Conference Projectors
• Large Venue Projectors

Specialty AV Cables or Connectors

Surveillance Cameras

Unified Communication And Collaboration

Audio Conferencing Components

• Cameras
• Collaboration
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Microphones
• Video Conferencing Components

Video Distribution Solutions

• Coax Video Distribution
• IP Video Distribution
• Matrix Switchers

Video Projection Screens

Video Wall Solutions

• Video Wall Hardware
• Video Wall Software

Residential categories to be judged:

Accessories — This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• Accessory (i.e., flood sensors, home safes, home elevators, alternative energy products)

Business Operations — This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• Marketing Programs (i.e., training programs, webinars, certifications)
• Software Application (i.e., proposal software, apps, accounting software)
• Tools, Testing & Calibration

Control and Automation — This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• HVAC Integration System/Connected Thermostats
• Integrated Security System/Module/Device/Surveillance Cameras
• Touchscreens, Keypads, Controls, Remotes & IR Extenders
• Lighting Controls/Motorized Shade Controls & Accessories
• Whole House Control

Home Theater/Multi-Room Audio/Video – This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• A/V Preamplifier / Processor / Switcher / Amplifiers
• Flat Panel TV / Ultra HD
• HDMI / HDBaseT Extenders
• Headphones
• Home Theater Source Components
• Media Servers / Streaming Media / DVRs
• Mount / Lift / Media Concealment
• Multi-room A/V Components
• Power Management, Generation, Surge Suppression
• Projection Screens
• Projectors
• Racks, Furniture, Seating, and Acoustical Treatments
• Wireless A/V Solutions

Household Enhancements/Installation Accessories — This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• Audio, HDMI Cabling
• Central Vacuum
• Digital Phone System/Dedicated Intercom/Cellular Signal Booster
• Home Networking Device
• Outdoor Audio
• Outdoor Video

Loudspeakers – This includes product categories listed below. Only the highest scoring products will be selected as winners. Some specific product categories may not have winners selected.

• Floorstanding/Shelf Loudspeaker
• In-Ceiling/In-Wall Loudspeakers
• Soundbars/On-Wall/Single-Chassis Surround Loudspeaker
• Subwoofers
• Wireless Speakers

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