Volume 10, Issue 20 — October 31, 2013
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2013 Best of CEDIA AwardsWelcome to rAVe’s annual Best of CEDIA Awards! This year’s CEDIA Expo, held last month in Denver, was exciting, but was certainly dominated by an invasion of commercial AV gear. In fact, we’d estimate at least 25 percent of the products shown at this year’s CEDIA Expo were ProAV products or digital signage products. So, to be frank, it was hard to keep these award limited to only HomeAV gear — but we did!
So, this list of award winners represent the BEST of what was shown at CEDIA Expo 2013.
Click each link below to see a video we shot of the actual winning product shown at CEDIA and you’ll hear the winners, themselves, describe the winning product in their own words. And, in case you missed our CEDIA coverage, we shot more than 500 videos, posted 200+ new product news stories and blogged live from the show –and even took more than 250 photos! It’s all covered here on our CEDIA Expo 2013 Microsite.
The 2013 Best of CEDIA Award Winners are:
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Must-Have Install Gear You Hadn’t Even Thought About
By Lee Distad rAVe Columnist
I’ve never met an AV Pro who didn’t love tools and gadgets.
In fact, I’d go so far as to say that of all the AV pros I’ve known all these years, their love of tools and gadgets vary only by degree. Some, like my friend and former co-worker Mike, one of the most talented installers I’ve known ,are at the far end of the bell-curve, in full-blown toolphoria. The man loves his tools, which he carts around in no less than three wheeled toolboxes of descending size, like poppa, momma and baby bear.
When the catalogs from tool vendors like Klein Tools arrived in the mail with their glossy, full-color pages, Mike’s eyes would light up like a child’s on Christmas morning.
In that context, I’m much more reasonable. I seldom impulse purchase shiny new tools. Well, hardly ever. What, to me, defines a tool is that it accomplishes a result that is either impossible to achieve without it, or does it better than an alternative.
Pablo Picasso famously said “Everything is either easy or impossible.”
The line between the easy and the impossible isn’t carved in stone, either. Often the difference between the two is having the right tool for the job.
There are a lot of great tools out there. And not all of them are expensive, esoteric or even all that glamorous. Sometimes the most useful tools are so unassuming that you can be forgiven for not knowing about them. Today I’m going to talk about two of them.
NiteIze is a manufacturer that makes a variety of gadgets, from LED flashlights to tie-downs. Their Gear Tie family of products are reusable rubber twist ties which have a tough rubber shell that provides excellent grip, and a strong wire inside that holds its shape. Gear Ties are essentially a reusable zip tie. They come in six sizes (3″, 6″, 12″, 18″, 24″ or 32″) and have quite literally an endless number of applications.
The larger sizes are handy for things like tying up the cords of your power tools in neat coils or lashing tools and devices to a ladder when working up high. The smaller sizes can be used for all sorts of things, the most common being cable management in installations.
As a consequence of developers building MDUs as fast and as cheaply as they could during the housing boom the interior walls of many condo developments used sheet steel studs instead behind the drywall. A direct consequence of that for AV pros is the load-bearing capabilities of lag bolts and anchors when hanging flat panel displays or anything else for that matter.
It’s been around for a few years now, and yet I still find a lot of AV pros who’ve not heard of the SNAPTOGGLE, which is an essential anchor for mounting anything that has some mass to walls with metal studs. The SNAPTOGGLE Hollow-Wall Anchors holds up to 356 pounds in 5/8″ drywall. They also only require a hole from a 1/2″ drill bit, which minimizes the risk of mangling the client’s drywall. If that wasn’t enough, they’re reusable in the same hole; you can remove the bolt without losing the anchor behind the wall.
Here’s a handy instructional video that demonstrates how easy these things are to install. You can go to Toggler.com for more information, but they’re widely available at big box hardware stores.
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The Future of Smart Homes
By Philip Masterson Guest Contributor
When someone says, “The future is now,” many raise an eyebrow. After all, we’re still not living in a science-fiction like world with unimaginable technology. You may question if such technology is even possible. But, reality is in fact stranger than fiction. The technology available nowadays, although still expensive, is right out of sci-fi novels. These devices are a sneak peek of what’s coming up in the next few years.
Architecture
While you can’t expect towering skyscrapers higher than Mt. Everest in the future, designs in residential structures are certainly not your typical box-with-a-roof model. Climate change, extreme weather condition and population growth will certainly be considered for future homes. Sustainability will be a norm in any neighborhood.
“The only path forward is to harness solar, wind and water for power and to use the power of computers to design, build and maintain homes,” says Victor Vetterlein, a New York architect, in an interview with Forbes.
A trend in prefabricated homes, which takes no time and is way cheaper than a typical home construction, will address the population density in urban areas. Meridian 105 Architecture released a project called Weave Housing to address multiple issues in urban living. Inspired by a child’s weaving loom, it utilizes deep overhangs and pockets to provide ventilation and natural lighting.
Houses of the future will address harsher weather conditions and sustainability. That is, if the public decides to educate itself regarding the changing climate.
Comfort
Remember those huge “cellphones” back in the ‘90s? Or that old desktop that you couldn’t take anywhere? Apparently, pushing a button is a chore in the future. Touch screens, feather touch technology and voice-recognition have been around for years. But these technologies have been developed beyond your imagination in recent years. Apple’s Siri eliminates the need to constantly tinker with your iPhone while providing human-like responses. Microsoft’s Kinect, on the other hand, can successfully merge the virtual and the physical world. By eliminating the need for game controllers, players are engaged with the game unlike the Atari of the past few decades.
The recent release of Google Glass further underlines the hands-free technology that will prevail in the future. This wearable technology brings Star Trek technology to life. Still unconvinced? Look at how Revolv is taking advantage of Google Glass’ technology. And this is still under development.
Security
With all the gadgets and appliances for future homes coming in pieces, technology for home security is also getting complicated. Of course, you need to protect your expensive smart home and all the devices inside. All across the country, centralized security systems are a norm. These systems even run on a Wi-Fi network, which was unheard of 20 years ago.
Now comes the new generation of home security technologies. Combining portability, Internet and design, these new systems are aiming to make security a breeze for you by doing all the work by itself. July saw the release of Canary, the self-proclaimed world’s first smart home security system. It combines HD videos recordings, night vision, motion detection, a high quality microphone and even monitors the temperature, humidity and air quality—things of which James Bond would be quite proud. The unassuming cylindrical tube packs sophisticated technology inside. It can also learn and improve based on user behavior. It is also controlled from a smart phone and can alert users real-time.
However, as these devices employ sophisticated programming and high-level encryption, new breed of home invaders also emerge: the hackers. These computer whiz kids can potentially tap new security systems with ease. In an interview with GigaOm, Daniel Crowley of Trustwave SpiderLabs says certain systems, such as Mi Casa Verde’s VeraLite, are easy to hack with simple techniques.
“There’s a secondary interface to the web interface of the VeraLite called UPNP, and in its basic form it doesn’t have the ability to support authentication,” he explains. “If I have access to the Local Network, I have full control of the VeraLite from the UPNP without a username or password.”
Entertainment
The simple boob-tube of the past has now evolved into an all-in one entertainment center. With literally thousands of cable channels, you will never be off your couch for years! But, that’s old news. Large companies in the entertainment industry, namely LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba and Sony, are on a race to produce the next Smart TV. The television is no longer a watch-only device. Interacting with the elements on TV is not only the future, it is happening now. Any Smart TV can access the Internet to be able to share content. Applications can also be accessed through Smart TVs. Oh, and you don’t really need a remote control anymore.
Samsung’s Smart Hub TV series features hand gesture recognition technology and voice commands. You can play, pause and flip channels with just simple voice requests. 3D technology is also making its way onto your living room. HD becomes a thing of the past as these companies make your viewing experience as lifelike as possible. Another good news about this upgrade in TV technology is that they’re also energy efficient.
You may not have any robots at home right now, unless you count Roomba. But, smart home is not only a possibility, but a certainty. Although technologies are coming in slowly as they are being produced by independent companies, it is exciting to know how these technologies integrate and improve lives.
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OK, Now Plasma Really Is Dead
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
Panasonic will be announcing the death of plasma later this month as it plans to wind down its plasma panel production in March of 2014.
Panasonic, the world’s largest manufacturer of plasma displays, will cease production because the consumer group just can’t sell enough plasma to make it price competitive (or profitable enough) against LCD-based LCD and traditional CFL-based LCD HDTVs. This is despite the fact that the professional division of Plasma has differentiated itself from the LCD market with large-format plasma as large as 103″ diagonal as well as one that’s touch-screen — the 85″ ProPlasma. And, they’re selling.
But with the volume of the consumer market driving most HDTV and monitor production lines, it’s clear that LCD (for now) is winning the TV war and, for the most part, the Korean manufacturers are winning in consumer TV markets with nearly a 45 percent market share, according to Reuters.
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Hagai Says Goodbye to Gefen Gefen has announced its founder, Hagai Gefen, has left the company to pursue other interests. Moving forward, Gefen will be led by Sean Burke, group president of Nortek Technology Solutions group.
“This is a natural evolution that we have all been anticipating for some time now,” said Burke. “We have worked very closely with Hagai and his executive team at Gefen to ensure a smooth and effective transition. Best of all, our new team is extremely excited about the opportunities to propel the Gefen business into the next generation of premium audio/visual solutions.”
During his 25 year tenure with the company, Mr. Gefen became widely recognized for his first-to-market developments. These include being one of the first to implement connectivity solutions for the emerging DVI, HDMI and 3G-SDI formats as well as being among the first to bring reliable wireless high-definition video extension to market. He is also responsible for growing the company from a small, localized business into a multi-national signal management solutions company that was purchased by Nortek in 2006.
As president of Gefen, Burke will work closely with the executive management team to guarantee that Gefen remains on the leading edge of new technologies and their applications. He is being joined by Kevin E. Weiss, vice president, global sales and business development. Weiss brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and growing small, mid-size and large enterprise technology businesses, with a proven record of executing transformative strategies for new business growth.
Gefen is here.
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Peerless-AV Settles Patent Lawsuit with LoctekPeerless Industries, Inc., the Illinois-based manufacturer of mounts, accessories and digital content delivery solutions, has sued NingBo Loctek Visual Technology Corporation, a Chinese manufacturer of TV mounts, for infringement of five different patents related to flat panel mount technology and design. The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Illinois.
Peerless-AV said this month that Loctek has agreed to settle the lawsuit, but terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
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Extron Now Shipping HDMI Streaming Encoders and Decoders Extron is now shipping the VN-Matrix 250 series of encoders and decoders, which provide real-time transmission of high resolution HDCP-compliant HDMI, DVI or RGB video across standard IP networks. The VN-Matrix 250 Series accepts HDMI and RGB signals at resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 2048×1080 and streams video and audio over an IP network, preserving the native source resolution of digital or analog video sources. It offers a wide range of features to support diverse streaming application requirements including USB keyboard and mouse data transport, bidirectional RS232 control, return audio streaming, multiple network ports and support for both HDMI-embedded and analog stereo audio.
VN-Matrix 250 Series encoders and decoders use the PURE3 codec, which provides an unmatched combination of bit rate efficiency, low latency, visually lossless image quality and a high immunity to network errors. VN-Matrix 250 systems excel in applications with demanding quality requirements such as command and control, training and simulation, or distance collaboration applications in government, aerospace, energy or medical environments. With its very low encode and decode latency of just 35 milliseconds each, the VN-Matrix 250 Series is ideal for applications that must support bidirectional communication and real-time decision making. The combination of high quality, low delay, and flexible bit rate management makes the VN-Matrix 250 Series the ideal solution for many quality-critical applications.
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RTI Now Shipping Second Generation T1-B+ Wireless ControllerRemote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has announced that it is now shipping its T1-B+ wireless controller, the second generation of the company’s T1-B controller. The all-hard-button remote offers intuitive, customizable control housed in a contemporary design specifically suited for today’s home and office environments.
Completely customizable, the T1-B+ has backlit hard buttons (40 assignable keypad buttons) and twelve keypad buttons which can be outfitted with custom keycaps for common control tasks such as selecting an audio/video source. These button keycaps can also be custom engraved using RTI’s Laser Shark service.
The remote works on the 433-MHz RF and 2.4-GHz ZigBee RF platform and include RS232 control, contact closures, power sensing and much more. The unit also offers standalone IR control with a broad IR transmitting frequency range of 15 kHz to 460 kHz. Also, the T1-B+ is equipped with an integrated tilt switch (that automatically turns it on) and uses a lithium-ion battery and charging dock. Non-volatile flash memory will also store system configurations even when power is not present.
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Gefen Ships 4×4 HDMI Matrix Gefen has debuted a new 4×4 Matrix for HDMI signals, claiming that it does seamless switching between sources. A built-in scaler scales all non-HD content to 1080p and has the ability to resize each image to 16:9 aspect ratio. Some features include the ability to assign names to all inputs and outputs (that show up on-screen), the ability to configure and recall up to ten pre-sets, plus control via a network.
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RTI Ships Entry-Level 2.8-Inch KX2 In-Wall LCD ControllerRemote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is now shipping its KX2 in-wall controller. The handheld controller, aimed at residential and commercial markets, includes IR, Ethernet (PoE) and two-way control, as well as a 2.8-inch QVGA (320×240) color LCD display with a customizable interface and hard (macro) buttons that can be custom engraved.
The control interface on the KX2′s LCD display is configurable using RTI’s Integration Designer software and that also is capable of managing the twelve buttons with macro functions.
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Digital Projection Ships 9K Lumen Cine 730 ProjectorDigital Projection unveiled the HIGHlite Cine 1080p 730-3D at CEDIA — spec’d as a 9,000-lumen, 1080p projector. DPI’s HIGHlite Cine 1080p 730-3D projectors feature built-in HDBaseT (video, audio, control and ethernet over standard Cat5e/6), Dual Flash Processing (DFP) that enables distribution of 3D content via 60 Hz formats by frame-doubling the signal within the projector, HDMI 4.0 inputs and interchangeable lenses.
The HIGHlite Cine 730-3D lists for $37,995 and is shipping now.
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SAVANT Adds Wi-Fi Lamp and Plug-in Modules to SmartLighting Lineup Savant Systems has introduced two Wi-Fi enabled Lamp Modules and two Wi-Fi enabled Plug-in Modules to complement its SmartLighting product lineup and extend its presence in the growing connected home market. This new group of products has been designed to give users easy control over plug-in devices such as tabletop lamps without the need for an electrician.
Savant’s Wi-Fi-enabled Lamp Modules are available in two versions: one that controls a dimmable load and the other that provides an on/off switch. The Lamp Modules are available with an optional tabletop keypad, which gives users control over the connected appliance. The keypad can also be adapted to provide additional functionality within a Savant control and automation system. Both Lamp Modules are compatible with Savant’s Wi-Fi lighting controllers and keypads.
Savant’s Plug-in Modules give users another Wi-Fi-enabled connectivity option that is compatible with Savant’s SmartLighting products. Like the Lamp Modules, the Plug-in Modules are also available in two versions: one to control a dimmable load and the other provides an on/off switch. Savant says these new plug-in devices have been designed to give users Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in surge protection at cost-effective price points. These products are an ideal solution for retrofit installations because they do not require rewiring.
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Genelec Debuts New G Series SpeakerGenelec is debuting its new G Two Active Loudspeaker, part of the new Genelec G Series of Active Loudspeakers. Aimed at HomeAV applications but good for digital signage too, the G Two (Woofer 4″ + Tweeter 3/4″) joins three other models in the series: G One (Woofer 3″ + Tweeter 3/4″), G Three (Woofer 5″ + Tweeter 3/4″) and G Four (Woofer 6.5″ + Tweeter 3/4″), as well as the complementary F One (6″ active) and F Two (8″ active) subwoofers. The G Series and F Series models are designed to be used together or separately.
The G Two active two-way loudspeaker has a rounded form (like the rest of the G Series) and uses the Genelec Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) formed around the high-frequency driver is designed to match the frequency response and directivity characteristics of the two drivers.
G Two Specifications:
- Maximum sound pressure: 96 dB per loudspeaker at 1 meter
- Frequency response: 65 – 21000 Hz (-3 dB)
- Drivers: Bass 4″ + Treble 0.75″ metal dome + DCW
- Amplifier power: Bass 20W + Treble 20W
- Dimensions: H x W x D: 9.53″ x 5.94″ x 5.59″ with Iso-Pod (242 x 151 x 142 millimeters)
- Weight: 8.16″ (3.7 kg)
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Audience Ships ClairAudient 1+1 Loudspeaker
Audience today announced that it is now shipping its ClairAudient 1+1 loudspeaker. The ClairAudient 1+1 is a bi-pole (front- and rear-radiating) design in a high gloss black multi-angled enclosure with rosewood sides.
The Audience A3-S driver is 3 inches in diameter but has a frequency response from 50Hz to 22kHz (depending on room placement). The company claims that it eliminates the need for a separate woofer, midrange driver, tweeter and crossover network. Featuring a large neodymium-magnet motor structure and voice coil that moves with a highly linear excursion that uses a lightweight anodized aluminum-magnesium alloy cone material with a curvilinear shape. Audience says the driver’s concave dust cap is made of a proprietary material that is specially designed to control high-frequency cone breakup and provide optimum dispersion — although Audience wouldn’t tell us what the material is.
The patent-pending A3-S surround has an “S” shape that allows the driver to provide large excursions without impacting the movement of the cone, enabling the driver to behave more like an ideal pistonic (back and forth) radiator.
The Audience ClairAudient 1+1 loudspeaker lists for $1,800 per pair and you can see it here.
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M&K Sound Unveils New Flagship Loudspeaker M&K Sound’s new flagship speaker is the S300 SERIES, which at 15.5×13.4×13.0” is the company’s largest speaker to date. Specs include a frequency response of 60 Hz – 25 kHz, ±3dB and 500 watts of power. It weighs 40 pounds. This speaker is aimed at the high-end home audio enthusiast since it’s THX ULTRA2 certified. It’s also housed in a wooden enclosure that’s painted with a black satin finish.
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Bose Intros Wireless SoundTouch Music SystemBose is taking on Sonos head-on with its new SoundTouch system, which is available in three different sizes: the SoundTouch 30 for big rooms, the SoundTouch 20 for medium-sized rooms and the SoundTouch Portable for small rooms or portable applications.
Bose tells rAVe that its SoundTouch system is a custom-wireless audio system that automatically links any SoundTouch speakers together (creating its own Wi-Fi network that can be controlled via a handheld remote or Apps). Like Sonos, it can stream music and can play any sort of music file stored anywhere on your library or via Pandora. However, it’s not capable of streaming Spotify, iTunes Radio or iHeartRadio or others. Bose says they will add all those over the next few months, and the company says it thinks its car-stereo like pre-sets are the key differentiator because you don’t have to log-in to control it — you can simply press top-mounted buttons on any speaker to change sources or pre-set stations. The buttons are like macro-functions as they can change Internet Radio stations, can be programmed to change services (ie to change from iTunes to Pandora) or simply be used to change songs.
Bose says that there’s no zoning capability yet, but it’s coming.
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More Control System Partners Add Middle Atlantic RackLink Driver ModulesAdd Crestron, Vantage, Savant, AMX and Control4 to the list of control companies who’ve adopted Middle Atlantic’s RackLink power management modules.
These and other partners such as RTI, Aurora, URC, Key Digital and ihiji have already chosen RackLink because the system’s open architecture facilitates integration into virtually any control system or management platform.
The RackLink suite of products provide real time feedback and historical data of power usage, voltage fluctuations and temperature that can be sent to the control system for data collection, user alerts and real time status of the of an AV system’s health. It also reduces the amount of on-site service calls by remotely controlling power to AV devices and rebooting devices that might lock up using a built-in auto ping feature.
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Pakedge Debuts R10 GatewaysPakedge Device & Software’s newest product is the R10U and R10 pre-configured gateway appliances, designed for the custom-installation, smart networking and security system segments of larger residential and commercial networks. Both gateways come preconfigured and provide 16 LAN switch ports on the front and are configured with eight VLANs with Pakedge’s data management protocol called “TruStream.”
The R10U and R10 are identical except the R10U incorporates Pakedge’s UTM Unified Threat Management parental website controls and system antivirus protection. UTM provides an extremely high level of protection by blocking viruses, questionable websites and other unwanted content at the gateway before it can get past the firewall. Offering three levels of user access, UTM blocks unwanted website groups for the entire home and blocks selected devices from questionable websites. The R10 also includes a host of effective security features including parental website control. For both models, security scanning is done within hardware (ASIC) rather than software, which results in increased network speed.
Designed for use with streaming media and devices like streaming high-definition IP cameras, HDMI over IP transmitters and high-throughput wireless access devices, both models also feature WAN, USB management, console and DMZ ports. The DMZ port allows for easy connection of web servers, FTP servers or gaming consoles without additional configuration and provides an extra level of security to a LAN or WAN. The USB port enables easy connection to the gateway’s GUI (graphical user interface) without having to know the router’s IP address.
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Middle Atlantic’s RCS System Aimed at HomeAV, But Works in ProAV TooThe new Residential Configured Rack System (RCS) from Middle Atlantic ships fully assembled with pre-installed accessories to facilitate installs while offering substantial savings in time and money. Aimed at the HomeAV market but good enough to use in the ProAV market, the RCS Series racks ship with pre-installed shelves, fans, a locking reversible glass door, locking removable side and rear access panels and locking swivel casters and leveling feet.
Built on a professional rackmount foundation of fully welded-steel construction (UL Listed), RCS Series racks accept both professional rackmount and consumer shelf-mounted components.
Two integral 95 CFM active cooling fans ensure proper thermal management while locking removable sides and locking rear access panels provide faster, easier integration with greater security. RCS racks also include a front and rear adjustable rack rail along with a cable management grommet and pre-installed blank panels.
Again, Middle Atlantic is aiming these at the HomeAV market, but we’ve evaluated them and they will be fine in many ProAV installs. Full details are here. Leave a Comment
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Wilson Electronics Hires Christopher Rutherford as VP of Sales and MarketingWilson Electronics, LLC, manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cellular signal boosters, announced this month that Christopher Rutherford has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing reporting to Robert Van Buskirk, president and CEO.
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Futuresource Consulting Adds New HiresSpecialist research and consulting firm Futuresource has hired three new employees to expand its offering to clients and build upon the company’s successful track record.
Phil Maddocks joins the education technology team as a market analyst, focusing primarily on mobile computing devices within compulsory education. James Edwards joins the marketing team as a sales and marketing assistant, supporting the delivery of the company’s global marketing strategy. Nicky Price joins the broadcast equipment team as a research analyst tracking pro monitor and camcorder markets.
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AMX Hires Scott Bahr as New Head of Global SalesAMX announced this month that Scott Bahr has joined the company as executive vice president, global sales. Mr. Bahr comes to AMX from Nokia where he held a number of senior sales executive posts, mostly recently as general manager of global channel sales. Scott will report to Rashid Skaf, AMX president and CEO and will assume oversight of AMX sales operations within the United States and all markets outside the U.S., which previously had been managed independently.
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Jeffrey Gudewicz Joins Wilson Electronics Wilson Electronics, LLC, manufacturer of cellular signal boosters, announced this month that Jeffrey Gudewicz has joined Wilson Electronics, LLC, as director of business development and product line management reporting to Robert Van Buskirk, president and CEO.
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