Panelists and HSTA members discuss the implications of voice control to the home systems industry.

Maverick Technical Institute (MTI) in Nashua, N.H., trains 20 technicians from around the U.S. in the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) Tech Masterclass.

HTSA is working with the newly launched technical training school to teach members a specially developed curriculum.

Home-technology dealers in the HTSA buying group are riding the coattails of Pirch, setting up shop in the posh kitchen and bath stores.

Spire Integrated Systems in Troy, Mich., holds a two-day invitation-only open house that includes live demos and even luxury Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles for guests to check out.

The revamped industry buying group is refocused and committed to supporting its dealer members.