Energy management and power protection company SurgeX announced this month a new lifetime product and five-year connected protection warranty for its Advanced Series Mode products. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Wilson Electronics, a manufacturer of cellular signal boosters, has signed an agreement with the Authorized Integrators Network (AiN) Group of GE Home & Security Technologies dealers, serving the residential and commercial building industry. The agreement will make Wilson signal boosters and related products available to the extensive AiN Group member base of consumer electronics product […]

Savant Systems, LLC has that announced William J. Lynch has been appointed CEO. Robert Madonna, the company’s founder and CEO since 2005 will continue to help steer Savant’s innovation in his ongoing role as the Chairman of the Board. Lynch is the former CEO of Barnes & Noble and was responsible for creation of the […]

THE WEEK – Episode 59: Cisco Prepares for ISE Rants and rAVes — Episode 199: ISE Special: A Conversation With Henrik Holm of Albiral Display Solutions Rants and rAVes — Episode 198: Google, Nest & Crestron AV Insider — Episode 14: BitWise Controls Everything Rants and rAVes — Episode 197: ISE Special: An Interview with […]

Atlona, a manufacturer of AV distribution solutions, has redesigned Atlona Academy, the company’s online training resource for Atlona customers and partners. Through a wide range of new features, the enhanced portal provides an upgraded user experience to support better understanding of Atlona products, deliver information on upcoming technologies, and offer insights on imminent industry trends. […]

Premier Mounts announced this week that the board of directors has unanimously elected Richard Pierro as co-CEO, effective January 20, 2014. Pierro has served Premier Mounts for eight years, most recently as general manager, where he managed the day-to-day domestic operations of the organization. In his new role Pierro will oversee day-to-day global operations and […]

Mark Coxon: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Professional Integrity Gary Kayye: In My Next Life, I’m Gonna Be a Pharmacist Mark Coxon: To 3D or Not to 3D, That is the Question Scott Tiner: Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Gary Kayye: Hey Crestron & AMX: Google Buys Nest for $3.2 Billion Leonard Suskin: Hardware […]

Registration is now open for the entire range of complimentary and interactive Crestron training courses that will be co-located at this year’s ISE. Each Crestron training course is designed to keep you up-to-speed with the very latest innovations and relevant techniques – enabling you to continue your development as an Authorized Crestron Dealer. To read […]

One Firefly LLC has announced it has expanded its Firefly Creative team to include a new marketing consultant position, and has filled the position with Dina Schechter. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Scott Tiner: Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Gary Kayye: Hey Crestron & AMX: Google Buys Nest for $3.2 Billion Leonard Suskin: Hardware is Dead! Long Live Hardware! In Defense of the Appliance, and a Look Ahead at Software Solutions Lee Distad: TV Web Apps Redux Scott Tiner: WWE Changes Television Ryan Pinke: BYOD (Bring Your […]

CEDIA has launched a new website and online learning portal that will serve as the go-to resource for home technology professionals, with exclusive content for CEDIA members. The new cedia.net delivers robust content and tools aimed to help home technology professionals in every aspect of their business. To read the complete press release online, click […]

Crestron has opened a new experience center in Flower Mound, Tex., which it celebrated earlier this month with a grand opening. To read the complete press release online, click here.

DisplayNote Technologies Ltd, has appointed Andy Penman as it’s VP of Sales for the USA. Andy joins DisplayNote with 10 years’ experience in the technology industry, specifically education technology such as interactive classroom displays and classroom response technology. He is also a fully qualified teacher and taught in the UK for a number of years […]

Mersive, a provider of visual computing software announced today BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products has joined the company’s partner program as a national distributor. Through the partnership, BTX will expand the reach of Mersive’s visual computing software solutions throughout the United States. To read the complete press […]

Whitlock, an AV integrator with offices across the world, announced this month promotions to its executive team. Julian Philips and Jack Steinhauer will now serve as executive vice presidents, and Chris Jamison has been promoted to a newly created role of vice president of Information Technology (IT) and service delivery. To read the complete press […]

ADAM Audio USA announced this month that it has named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as well as overseeing the marketing for ADAM’s Professional line. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Savant Systems, LLC has announced the addition of Wall-Smart, Ltd. to its PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program. Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of best-in-class manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC and security industries, as well as value-added partners […]

TruAudio announced this month that it has reached an agreement to be the exclusive partner and sole supplier of Padimount In-Wall Docking products throughout the world. Padimount provides a variety of unique benefits to the AV integrator in offering an iOS docking solution to their clients. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Middle Atlantic Products has appointed Blake Brubaker as regional sales manager for Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. In his new position, Brubaker will manage sales for the A/V, security, data and residential market segments while ensuring that Middle Atlantic factory sales reps are properly trained and equipped with the right tools to […]

Leonard Suskin: Holiday Musings on Cooperation and Collaboration in the AV industry Corey Moss: AV/IT — An Aerial View Assessment Jason Griffing: Gary’s HDBaseT Petition — A Bridge Too Far? Molly Stillman: Digital Menu Boards Done Right Lee Distad: Great Techs, Lousy People Skills Mark Coxon: Barnes and Not-So-Noble: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Joel […]

Weezer Group: Panasonic Moves Away From Consumer Products Lee Distad: Career Limiting Decisions And Management By Telekinesis Mark Coxon: Making More Money as an Integrator Molly Stillman: Does Working in AV “Ruin” Events For You? Mark Coxon: Playing Games with Clients Won’t Save Your Integration Business Leonard Suskin: HDBaseT Interoperability Follies Molly Stillman: The Cable […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 185: My UNC Students Raise $5,000+ for Local Charities AV Insider — Episode 10: Noah Kaplan, The Edge and What’s Happening at Leon Loft Rants and rAVes — Episode 184: Did Middle Atlantic Just Destroy Its Own Traditional Rack Business? Rants and rAVes — Episode 183: Video Over IP? Rants […]

Lee Distad: Career Limiting Decisions And Management By Telekinesis Mark Coxon: Making More Money as an Integrator Molly Stillman: Does Working in AV “Ruin” Events For You? Mark Coxon: Playing Games with Clients Won’t Save Your Integration Business Leonard Suskin: HDBaseT Interoperability Follies Molly Stillman: The Cable Diaries: An Update — Four Months Later Brooke […]

Brooke Macomber: Conspicuously Absent? The Trade Show Conundrum Scott Tiner: Extron Takes Its IP Flag! Gary Kayye: Almo Pro A/V Closes Year with 4th Record-Setting E4 AV Tour Stop Max Kopsho: What Makes a Good Company Great? Lee Distad: ALLEZ CUISINE! Food Network And Selling TVs Scott Tiner: Logitech Harmony: Where Have You Been? Olivia […]

D-Tools Inc. has announced that Lowell Manufacturing has renewed its agreement to participate in the D-Tools MVP program. Located just southwest of St. Louis, Missouri, Lowell manufactures rack, power and audio products for the professional AV, custom installation and broadcast markets. Through its participation in the D-Tools MVP Program, Lowell’s entire family of products is […]

Savant Systems, LLC has announced the addition of CINE Living to its PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program. Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse  group of best-in-class manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as value-added partners […]

Control and home automation specialist, URC, has recently added further functionality and compatibility to its Total Control system, which now works with an increased variety of third party products and streaming services. The newly upgradable system is available through EMEA distributor to the CI industry, Amber International. To read the complete press release online, click […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 181: rAVe’s New Website Rants and rAVes — Episode 180: The 2013 Best of CEDIA Awards Rants and rAVes — Episode 179: Gary Interviews NEC VP Ashley Flaska and Almo Pro A/V EVP Sam Taylor Rants and rAVes — Episode 178: The Smart Phone is Killing Consumer Electronics THE WEEK […]

Lee Distad: Apple Save Sony? Apple Can’t Even Save Apple! Gary Kayye: Cheer Up! Things Could Be Worse: You Could Work for Time Warner Gary Kayye: Sony Tanks Again (But Apple Can Save Them!) Anthony Coppedge: How Do You View the House of Worship Market? Corey Moss: The “Consumerization” of AV/IT Mark Coxon: Sell What’s […]

Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the promotion of James Oliver to the position of director of marketing & sales. In his new role Oliver will be responsible for the growth of Adamson’s sales worldwide with focus on growing the North American market.  These efforts will include defining global brand strategy, offering tour and application support, […]

Revolabs has named Randy Lee as its director of strategic and channel marketing. Bringing over 20 years of industry experience to Revolabs, Lee is tasked with product marketing and management, strategic marketing and business development, as well as managing product introductions and launches. Previously, Lee worked at Sensata Technologies Inc., where he served as market […]

BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration and system products, has announced that Jessica Tropea has been appointed as the company’s new fiber optic business development manager.  In this new position, Tropea will be responsible for the growth of the company’s fiber business to existing and new customers, as well as expansion […]