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

Recent research from the NKBA and CEDIA showcases how designers are becoming more needing of custom integration due…

News May 26
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The Other Way AI Could Shape Smart Homes: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…

News May 10
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CEDIA Establishes Research Division to Bolster Industry Insight

The new division, headed by Ryan Bardach, will present its debut findings at CEDIA Expo 2026 during the…

News May 6
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Signs of Concentration Forming in CI: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…

News April 19
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CI May Be Developing Its Own K-Shaped Economy (and the Cause Isn’t Clear)

As the effects of tariffs show up on balance sheets, D-Tools Year-in-Review Report finds that outsized gains at…

News April 14
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A Thorough Look at DIY and Its Impact on the Custom Integration Channel

Threat or opportunity? We analyze industry data while talking to experts to see what DIY’s true impact on…

News March 27
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The Quiet Talent Shortage: Why Sales Pay Is Climbing Faster Than Tech Wages in CI

While median pay falls in line with broader industry growth, the 2025 Wage & Salary study revealed that…

News March 3
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The Week in Playback: Unwrapping the Smart Home Experience

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News December 21
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The Week in Playback: Reflections from Another Year in Custom Integration

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News December 7
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