Hyannis, MA. January 14, 2014—Savant Systems, LLC has announced the addition of ClearOne to their 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 from many related markets.

ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming and digital signage solutions for voice and visual communications.  The performance and simplicity of its advanced comprehensive solutions offer unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability and scalability. “Savant brings a solid reputation for reliability and a high-level of trust amongst our customer base,” said Michael Braithwaite, Chief Strategy Officer of ClearOne. “Partnering with Savant provides an important level of flexibility with control systems for ClearOne solutions— the choices and compatibility customers expect.”

Participation in Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program will facilitate the seamless integration of ClearOne’s products within the Savant system environment. “Savant is pleased to welcome ClearOne to our Partners in Excellence initiative,” stated Savant’s Director of Business Development Bob Ross. “Audio/video conferencing is a critical market segment and there is real value in promoting cross compatibility with a respected supplier such as ClearOne,” Ross added.

The core of Savant’s technology is an open programmable platform built upon the Mac® OS X® operating system supporting various communication protocols and offering high speed A/V switching, scaling and processing.

Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE program will open new doors for participating manufacturers seeking to expand their business in a rapidly growing industry.

Interested manufacturers can find out more about the PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE program by communicating via email to Bob Ross at bob.ross@savantsystems.com.

About Savant

Savant Systems, LLC, an innovator in the home and commercial automation markets, designs, develops and manufactures a complete suite of integrated software and hardware solutions that has defined the modern age of control technology. Savant’s progressive platform cohesively addresses control, automation, audio/video, telephony, digital display, lighting control, energy management and the media integration needs of today’s most advanced environments. Savant has leveraged the familiarity and intuitive nature of the Apple® iOS and Android™ family of devices to address the user interface demands of discerning consumers. Savant SmartSystems are sold globally through a network of authorized integrators and specialty retailers to the residential marketplace and into a number of different commercial markets including: Corporate Enterprise, Education, Retail, Arenas & Events, Multi-Dwelling Units & Hotels, Government, Healthcare, Luxury Transportation & Marine, Houses of Worship and Broadcast. www.savantsystems.com