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The Week in Playback: International Developments on the CI Homefront

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

News February 1
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Left to right: Tim Schilling, Connesso;ย AJ McPherson, MCS

Connesso Acquires McPherson Connected Systems

Connesso has officially announced the acquisition of McPherson Connected Systems (MCS). The transaction closed on Dec. 30, 2025…

News January 30
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Lightapalooza 2026 News & Coverage Hub

With Lightapalooza generating more and more news with each installment, this live blog page aims to keep CE…

News January 30
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Just Video Walls Retools Product Strategy with Agency-Style Reps

In its latest update, the company has announced it is making a full transition to developing agency-style rep…

News January 29
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ADIโ€™s Luma X21 Refresh Aims to Modernize Its Residential Surveillance Portfolio

Updated 4-, 8- and 16-channel NVRs boost performance and add deeper Control4 and OvrC integrations.

News January 29
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Dreame Beyond Smart Aura Mini LED TV series and laundry robot

Dreame Just Released Its Aura Mini-LED Series (as Well as Some Funky Robotics)

Announced during the companyโ€™s Beyond Smart event, the Aura series sits alongside weirder elements like an AI-powered laundry…

News January 29
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Lightapaloozaโ€™s New Power Track Aims for a Comprehensive Look at Home Energy

Power and energy management continues to be a salient, if daunting, opportunity for integrators.

News January 28
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Recent example of work from ILDS to inform integrators of the firms value at Lightapalooza 2026

Illuminated Lighting Design Returns to Lightapalooza with Expanded Booth Presence

Designed for โ€œComfort, Counsel, and Conversation,โ€ the new show floor exhibit aims to offer integrators a chance to…

Briefs January 28
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Touchscreen on wall meant to represent a centralized control system as a primary driver of lighting revenue growth for integrators.

How Centralized Control is Increasing Integrator Lighting Revenue

Lightingโ€™s rich revenue opportunities sees โ€œlight-adjacent systemsโ€ receiving newfound interest as scale-drivers and essential add-ons for projects.

News January 28
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(From left to right) Rebecca Lynn and Stephen Roome new marketing leadership for DMF Lighting and HK Luxury Lighting.

DMF Lighting Appoints New Marketing Leadership

Stephen Roome moves to Lead Marketing for HK Lighting as Rebecca Lynn joins DMF Lighting to drive integrator…

News January 27
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