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Home Theater, Connected Home Sales Influence Best Buy’s Positive Q3 Results

Best Buy reports better than expected third quarter results, with a little help from home theater, mobile phones, wearables and connected home products.

News November 18

Cliffside Costa Rica Villa Renovation Relies on Elan Home Control System

After a thunderstorm badly damaged this Costa Rica home's control and automation system, integrator AudioCinema installed an Elan system for the 12,000-square foot residence.

News November 18

SnapAV Acquires Visualint, Rising Star in Video Analytics for Surveillance & Smart Home

SnapAV adds video analytics to CCTV/surveillance cameras and NVRs through acquisition of Visualint, up-and-coming player in the home automation and security channels.

News November 18

When Two Integrators Merge: Who Knew Central Vac Could be so Profitable?

When Minnesota integrators JJ Vanderson and Orion Home Systems merged in 2014 to form JJ Orion, they created a profitable powerhouse doing residential central-vac jobs up to $50,000.

News November 18

Labor Shortage Among Electricians Seen as Big Problem (Infographic)

Nearly half of electricians (47%) are worried about finding skills staff over the next five to 10 years as rapid rates of retirement affect the industry, according to Klein Tools…

News November 17

Harman Dealers ‘Positive, Hopeful, Nervous’ about Samsung Acquisition

Harman integrators foresee influx of R&D money into Harman from Samsung, and speculate on stronger AMX integration, changes in the sales channel, and mixed reactions from some audiophile clients.

News November 17

SCP Opens New Facility with $225K Dedicated Theater Free for Integrators

Structured Cable Products (SCP) new 28,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location includes custom-built home theater with private entrance for CE pros to conduct client demos for free.

News November 16

James Loudspeaker Designs Modular Freestanding Theater for Surround Formats

James Loudspeakers' Modular Indoor/Outdoor Freestanding Theater components can be assembled and disassembled within an existing room without leaving marks on any wall, floor or ceiling.

News November 16

Former Marantz President John McCready Passes Away

Former executive of Marantz, Harman, Linksys and Paradigm/Anthem "truly enjoyed his career, his friends and family."

News November 16
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