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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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Get Recognized for Your Work: 2018 Home of the Year Awards Open for Entries

Home of the Year 2018 categories include best smart home, best multipurpose room, best outdoor entertainment space, best dedicated home theater, best master suite, best before and after and best…

News February 14

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Look Inside Europe’s First Private IMAX Home Theater

London-based integrator Cornflake installs first IMAX private cinema in Europe and boasting an 18-foot-wide projection screen.

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ipDatatel and Resolution Products to Operate Temporarily as IPR: Name New CEO

Resolution Products and ipDatatel are currently operating together as IPR, and named Brian McLaughlin as new CEO.

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As Thiel Audio Closes, Former Employee to Service Legacy Loudspeakers

Rob Gillum, former director of manufacturing for Thiel Audio, launches Coherent Source Service to continue servicing Thiel speakers after the iconic company closes.

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Naim Uniti Atom Review: “Excellent” Sound Quality for Multi-Room Audio Setups

The Naim Uniti Atom brings elegance to the multi-room audio market and includes streaming support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Roon Ready, Tidal, and Spotify.

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Cover Your AAS: 4 Questions to Reveal if You’re Ready for an As-a-Service Model

Take our quiz to rate how well you understand an as-a-service versus a transaction-based business model.

Google Assistant Gets ‘Help’ Command for ‘Smart Senior Living’

KNX home automation system with Google Assistant allows seniors and other residents to summon help by voice or automatically through IoT events; caregivers can respond remotely with realKNX system demonstrated…

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2018 Economic Forecast: ‘No Impediments to Growth’

Integrators should enjoy robust 2018, thanks to growing employment rolls, rising wages and low borrowing costs. Keep a watchful eye on Trump protectionism, Washington legislation and health of lending institutions.

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