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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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Affordable Optoma UHD50 4K Projector Produces up to 2,400 Lumens

Adding to its selection of 4K projectors is the new Optoma UHD50 that produces up to 2,400 lumens of brightness.

News March 22

SnapAV Acquires Allnet, Major Midwest Distributor for Home-Tech Pros

SnapAV, leading provider of home-automation, audio, video, networking and security products – as well as the popular OvrC platform for remote network management – acquires Allnet, a top home-tech distributor…

News March 22

Next Level Acoustics Projection Screens Expand Company’s Product Line

Next Level Acoustics Projection Screens support 4K and 8K resolutions.

News March 22

Nortek Patent: The Idiot Savant of Smart Garage Door Openers

IoT garage-door controller provides all the safety measures required of UL 985 for ‘unattended operation’ but it’s stupid simple for DIY installs.

News March 21

Review: SnapAV WattBox UPS is a Home Network’s Best Friend

Suspect power delivery can wreak havoc on sensitive electronics, which is why SnapAV’s WattBox line of UPS power products is one of our editor's top pick in the category.

News March 21

2018 CE Pro 100 Entry Deadline Nears

Submissions for the CE Pro 100 list of the largest custom electronics integrators in the United States are due this Friday, March 23, 2018.

News March 21

Parasitic Smart Locks: August and Nest/Yale Sponge Power off Doorbells

August and Nest/Yale employ low-energy home-automation protocols (Bluetooth LE and Thread/Weave) for their door locks, connecting to the home network via Wi-Fi-enabled video doorbells powered over wire.

News March 21

Automated Business Practices: Is It On Your Radar?

ConnectWise offers a suite of software solutions to help your business run like a well-oiled machine.

Custom Home Builder: Differentiate with Smart-Home Tech, But Keep it Simple

TDI Homes in Arlington, Va., advises simplicity in installation, interface, form factor. Standardizes on VSSL multiroom audio systems, with Control4 and Leviton control for security and home automation.

News March 20