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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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Integra to Launch Dot 1 Research Series of Models with 4K HDBaseT Support

Integra is introducing to new products to its Reference Series line of products: the DRC-R1.1 11.2 channel network controller and DRX-R1.1 11.2-channel network AV receiver. These products support HDBaseT.

News February 1

Stewart’s Balon Borderless Screen Seems to Float; Now with LED Backlighting

Stewart Filmscreen will show a new version of Balon Borderless video projection screen at ISE 2018, now available with an LED kit for backlighting.

News January 31

CE Pro Video: Mike Jordan, NSC, Lays Out Elan Product Roadmap

Mike Jordan, vice president of product management at Nortek Security & Control, talks about new Elan surveillance cameras and NVRs, 3D interface, 2GIG GC3 panel integration, HR10 and HR30 remotes,…

News January 31

CE Pro’s 2018 State of the Industry Report

NEW RESEARCH: CE Pro's 2018 State of the Industry Report shows that smart-home integrators increased revenues 11.4% in 2017 and predicts even higher gains in 2018.

News January 31

BenQ HT2050A Projector Reproduces 96% of Rec. 709 HD Standard

Reasonably priced $750 BenQ HT2050A projector delivers 1080p images and 96 percent of Rec. 709 standard. Installation options include vertical lens shift, and horizontal and vertical keystone correction.

News January 31

Parasol 24/7/365 Monitoring Service Launches Based on SnapAV OvrC

Three top custom integrators partner to unveil new affordable nationwide remote service monitoring program dubbed Parasol with affordable monthly price range.

News January 30

2018 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards @ ISE Winners Announced

2018 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards recognize the best in commercial and residential equipment unveiled at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam.

News January 30

Installing, Verifying and Troubleshooting Ultra HD Video Distribution Networks

Installing ultra HD video distribution networks—especially 9G and 18G networks—whether in residences or large commercial, industrial or institutional facilities is complex.