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Power and energy management system concept showcasing criticality of proper integration with lighting and shading systems.

Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

CE Pro’s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may yet have come to adopt them.

Lighting & Shading Deep Dive 2026

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Custom lighting installation inside fancy luxury walk-in closet with shades

Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

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Man shopping for lighting fixtures as a metaphor for price pressure and value proposition when selling lighting and shading

Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?

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Custom kitchen with decorative pendant lights showcasing the intersection of design and technology

Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI

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Origin Acoustics Shaves 2 Inches of Depth Off Speaker Line

Origin Acoustics is shipping its Director Series of in-ceiling loudspeakers that have 2 inches less depth than previous units.

News June 7

Home Systems Veteran Stays True to His Central Vac Roots

Bill Piercy of Albuquerque Sound and Vac has sold central vacuum systems for nearly 30 years, and it’s still the bread-and-butter of his business.

Q&A: Control4, Triad Speakers on What Dealers Can Expect Post-Acquisition

Control4's Bryce Judd and Triad Speakers' Larry Pexton discuss changes, new dealer offerings almost four months after Control4 acquired Triad for $9.6 million.

News June 6

How Texadia Systems Grew to $6.2M in Sales in Just 3 Years

Texadia Systems focuses on several niche markets, including commercial relocation projects, design/build A/V projects, high-end custom homes and multi-dwelling units (MDUs).

News June 6

AVAD Announces 11 New Branch Openings

AVAD is opening 11 new distribution branches in June as well as new headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz.

News June 6

WyreStorm Goes 4K over IP with New NetworkHD™ 400 Series

The latest in WyreStorm’s AV over IP line, the NetworkHD 400 Series features low latency visually lossless 4K HDR with multichannel audio and a whole lot more for next generation…

CE Pro 100 Names Top Blu-ray Disc Player Brands

Sony, the leader in the Blu-ray player category, has a commanding advantage over Samsung, Integra, Oppo Digital and Kaleidescape. Oppo lands back in the top five in 2017.

News June 6

CE Pro 100 Names Top Video Distribution Switcher/Extender Brands

2017 marks the first year for a Video Distribution Switcher/Extender category. Control companies like Control4, Crestron and Savant dominate the top of the list, plus Binary (SnapAV) and Atlona.

News June 6