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Connesso Acquires McPherson Connected Systems

Connesso has officially announced the acquisition of McPherson Connected Systems (MCS). The transaction closed on Dec. 30, 2025 with terms not being disclosed at the time of sale.

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How Centralized Control is Increasing Integrator Lighting Revenue

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CE Pro’s ISE 2026 News & Coverage Hub

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ISE 2026 Preview: A Bigger, Broader Vision for the Global AV and Smart-Spaces Market

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TV Market Leadership is Already Shifting Heading into 2026

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Winning Home Theater Features Star Ceiling Made with 7 Miles of Fiber

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News March 28

ISC West 2018 Preview: 10 Trends in Security, Home Automation, IoT

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