The spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has presented some unique challenges to businesses and communities across the United States and around the world. While much is still unknown, Nationwide Marketing Group is actively pulling together a collection of resources for independent retailers aimed at helping them navigate these uncertain and unprecedented times. Available to Nationwide members through the member-exclusive MemberNet platform,…
Legrand AV has introduced new On-Q enhanced plastic structured wiring media enclosures for wired and wireless low-voltage systems. Now made in the USA, the plastic enclosures feature a reversible hinged door with tool-less installation, a free integrated trim ring, added structural rigidity, and other design enhancements that help residential installers save time and money while providing a clean, centralized location…
Global WiFi solutions company D-Link has announced the availability of four new models in its SMART line of WiFi Routers. In addition to a robust set of features, the D-Link WiFi Mesh routers work seamlessly with D-Link Mesh Extenders to make overall home WiFi performance more efficient.* Each router comes equipped with MU-MIMO technology, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration…
As smart home devices have become more commonplace, these technologies have increasingly penetrated outdoor settings, a trend aided by expanded offerings of “smart” outdoor living options. Such products include: grills and other cooking appliances that allow users to control temperatures, timers, and other features from tablets or smartphones; automated and programmable lighting; audio equipment, televisions, and backyard theater systems; security…
The National Hardware Show (NHS) has announced that the 75th anniversary event will now take place on September 1-3, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. “We know how important the National Hardware Show is to our customers’ business and it is our top priority to provide a place where the hardware and home improvement industry…
Acoustic Design Systems (ADS), a Las Vegas-based commercial and residential home automation and security solutions company, has officially launched a fire systems and monitoring services division. Expanding the company’s commercial offerings, the new division provides consumers with state-of-the-art fire detection systems and a range of services from installation, integration, maintenance service and wireless monitoring to alarm activation and more. Fire…
ViewSonic Corp., a global provider of visual solutions, is offering myViewBoard for free to K12, colleges and universities for the coronavirus outbreak time. With the spread of coronavirus, many schools and universities are not only preparing for extended school shutdowns, but educators are also urgently exploring the possibilities of distance learning. “As a stakeholder in the education sector, we wanted to…
Water damage is one of the biggest risks to construction sites and property, nearing 60 percent of all real estate claims. With combined expertise in IoT producing data-driven insights, PCL and Eddy Solutions will use game-changing technology to protect smart home projects and commercial sites from the increasing threat of water damage. PCL is continually looking for ways to leverage…
In light of the coronavirus situation, CEDIA, saying it is heeding recent reports from public health officials, is cancelling its 2020 Tech Summits beginning at the end of March and through mid-April. The following Summits are being cancelled: Woodland Hills, CA – March 31; Irvine, CA – April 2; Dallas, TX – April 14; and Houston, TX – April 16.…
AVB affiliates ProSource and BrandSource took their messages of camaraderie and synergistic strength to members in attendance at Las Vegas’ Venetian and Palazzo Hotels this week for their bi-annual Summit 2020 buying group event. Despite the challenges member and vendor travelers faced from the escalating coronavirus threat, ProSource President and CEO Dave Workman (shown in photo), whose presentation was first…