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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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How to Approach the 2018 Sales Climate

While the 2018 economic outlook is positive, there's more for businesses to consider when looking at sales.

News February 23

Inside Loxone’s Philadelphia-Area ‘360-Degree Smart Home’

Loxone constructs 7,500-square-foot smart home in Media, Pa., to showcase its affordable ‘autopilot living’ home automation and full 160-device ecosystem.

News February 23

Copper vs. Fiber: Don’t be a Scaredy Cat

Fiber optic cabling beats copper (Cat x) when it comes to long distances, high bandwidth, reliability and future-proofing, but smart-home integrators are hung up on fiber myths and high prices.

News February 23

Fusion Research Delivers RMR with SoundMachine Music Service for Business

Media server maker Fusion Research teams with SoundMachine to provide streaming music services to commercial clients, with recurring revenue for the integrator. Better than SiriusXM for Business.

News February 22

Yamaha R-N303 Stereo Receiver Brings Modern Technologies to Hi-Fi Category

The Yamaha R-N303 continues the standards the company set when it originally launched its Hi-Fi Player back in 1954.

News February 22

Metra M3B Pro Creates Video Distribution System

At the recently completed ISE 2018 show, Metra showcased its Multimedia Broadcast Systems Pro (M3B Pro) product as a solution to distribute video in homes and commercial buildings.

News February 22

Focal Puts ‘Custom Installer’ in New Line of CI-Fi In-Wall Speakers

Designed for whole-house audio and home theater, the Focal CI-Fi range of architectural loudspeakers provide professional integrators with a choice of in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers.

News February 22

So You Think You Know Smart Lights? How about a Dimesimeter?

If you know what a Dimesimeter is, then you probably don’t need a quiz to test your smart-lighting knowledge. Test your smart home skills in this 6-question quiz.

News February 21