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Howโ€™s the Custom Integration Industry Holding Up?: The Week in Playback

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

News February 15
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A New Segment for Product Releases Across Custom Integration: Wired In with CE Pro

Technology moves at a break-neck pace, and new releases can get lost in the shuffle. Keep up to…

Products February 13
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CEDIA Opens Nominations for 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

CEDIA opens nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring individuals with a lasting impact on the smart…

News February 12
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D-Tools Appoints G Paul Hess as CEO in Planned Succession

Current CEO Randy Stearns will 'downshift' from current position into leadership role at the company.

News February 11
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Oceanfront Suite Accentuates Panoramic Views with Natural Lighting Control

Despite its serene appearance, the Palmieri Project represented a test of high stakes shading integration for AV Outfitters.

Projects February 11
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‘Integrated’ is Dominating Residential and Commercial Design Dialogues

Technology is fast incorporating itself as an integral component of residential and commercial design.

News February 11
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Nationwide Marketing Group Adds Liebherr Refrigeration Appliance to Luxury Portfolio

Based in Germany, Liebherr is an internationally recognized refrigeration specialist spanning seven decades of operation.

Briefs February 11
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Sapient Homes Becomes Daisyโ€™s 20th Franchisee, Adding Chicago Presence

Founded in 2004, the Chicago-based integrator joins Daisy as its first new franchise of 2026 following a year…

News February 11
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How Search Engines and AI Decide Which Dealers Get Seen Today

Many dealers still measure online visibility by rankings alone, but AI-driven search works differently. Hereโ€™s how search engines…

Sponsored February 10
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Opinion: Another Industry Takedown Piece Misses the Mark

An analysis of recent smart home criticism and what it reveals about usability, complexity, and public perception in…

News February 10
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