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Azione Human Resources Labor

Azione Dealers on Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Home-Tech Employees

Leading home-technology integrators at Azione conference discuss successes and shortcomings in human resources, including hiring and developing employees.

News October 18
OneVision Service Contracts

How to Analyze Service Data to Improve Your Business

Call cadence, service demand spikes and remote solve rates are key metrics to help you modernize your client…

News October 17
Alexa Amazon Best Buy CEDIA Echo

CEDIA Dealers Shouldn’t Trust Amazon as Smart-Home Partner, Says Industry Veteran

Smart-home pros would be 'foolhardy' to trust Amazon's intentions in launching 'Custom Home Services' for CEDIA-certified installers.

News October 13
Amazon CEDIA IoT

Amazon Details ‘Custom Home Service’ Featuring CEDIA Smart Home Pros

Amazon brings vast consumer awareness to smart home automation, along with a lead referral program and open API.

News October 12
CEDIA

CEDIA Designations Badge Program: What You Need to Know

More details emerge on new five-badge CEDIA Designations program designed to help integrators to differentiate their company based…

News October 12
OneVision Service Contracts

Why So Many 24/7 Support and Service Initiatives Fail

The real challenge to transforming service in the custom installation industry lies in creating a holistic approach, including…

News October 11
ADI Honeywell

Honeywell to Spin Off Homes Product Portfolio, ADI Global Distribution

Honeywell moves to spin off more than $7 billion of its operations by the end of 2018, including…

News October 10
Capitol Sales Distributor IoT

4 IoT Prophecies That Could Kill Your Custom Installation Business

Dealers who ignore the Internet of Things and DIY trends, and cut labor rates to fit perceived new…

News October 9
HVAC Thermostat

Popularity of Smart Thermostats, Lighting Control on Rise Among Architects

American Institute of Architects study shows smart thermostats are the most popular product, while demand for mechanical rooms…

News October 9

Veteran Rep Steve Zaboji, Balaton Marketing, Dies in Plane Crash

Steve Zaboji, president of rep firm Balaton Marketing for the past 45 years, dies in small plane crash.

News October 8
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