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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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Latest Posts

TechLogix Media over Fiber Optics Line Designed to Simplify Fiber Installations

Expanding its product line, the TechLogix Media over Fiber Optics line now provides integrators with a wider choice of bulk cabling products and accessories.

News March 2

ADT Partners with Arrow Electronics to Expand its Cybersecurity Brand

By partnering with Arrow Electronics, ADT will gain managed detection and response services.

News March 2

The Uberization of Smart Home Services: Julie Jacobson’s ‘CEDIA Talk’ at ISE 2018

Video: CE Pro’s Julie Jacobson presents a 30-minute "CEDIA Talk" during ISE 2018, encouraging integrators to embrace some of the principles that make Uber and Amazon so attractive to consumers.

News March 2

TiVo Explores ‘Strategic Alternatives’ Including Buyout

TiVo CEO speculates on possible buyout, acquisitions or going private following mixed financial report for 2017.

News March 1

Consumer Audio Needs a ‘Shot of Youth’: Lessons from Millennial Marketers

With Baby Boomers re-prioritizing their spending, the high-performance audio industry needs to appeal to younger audiences. Millennials (and the young-at-heart) who market high-quality music systems share their experiences and advice.

News March 1

Best Buy Smashes Q4 Revenues

Best Buy's Q4 revenue grows 9% to $15.3B. Fiscal year growth ends at 5.6% to $42B.

News March 1

Brand-Centric Business Model Boosts Integrator’s Profits by 50%

Houston integrator Digital Delight leaves traditional business model based on equipment margin for a high-volume operation using Logitech for control.

‘Foal Alert’ Integrates with Elan Home Automation, Warns when Birthing is Neigh

A horse-birthing sensor from Foalert integrates with an Elan home automation system to send text messages, flash the lights, and play a "neighing" loop through 18 in-home speakers when a…

News February 28

Peerless-AV Improves on PeerAir Wireless HD System for Home and Commercial Applications

The Peerless-AV PeerAir Wireless HD System can be used by integrators to provide a simple means of connectivity in situations where cable runs aren't an option.

News February 28