ProSource, an audio, video, and integration buying group recently announced the addition of Hunter Douglas as a new 2020 vendor partner. Hunter Douglas Inc., headquartered in Pearl River, New York, is a manufacturer and marketer of custom window treatments in North America. Hunter Douglas branded products are designed, developed, and custom-crafted in the U.S. Hunter Douglas lends a legacy of innovation,…
The connected living room market is on the rise. The scope of the global connected living room market was priced at $38.02 billion (USD) back in 2019 and is expected to increase by the 8.6% CAGR during the period of forecast by Million Insights to touch $70.67 billion (USD) by 2025. Market Drivers The propagation of connected devices, for example…
Berlin-based manufacturer Bird Home Automation has announced the worldwide release of its DoorBird D1101V, its latest IP video intercom. The D1101V, with one call button, combines compact design with DoorBird’s IP technology and comes in both surface-mounted and flush-mounted versions. The smart intercom sends push notifications when the call button is pressed and allows the homeowner to talk to visitors…
Crestron has announced that it will open a Crestron Training Institute (CTI) facility in Duluth, Ga., just outside of Atlanta, to meet burgeoning demand for specialized training and advanced certifications for A/V industry professionals. Courses are slated to commence on March 23. CTI at Crestron South will offer a full curriculum of instructor-led classroom courses in the design, installation, configuration,…
Optoma, a manufacturer of home theater projectors has launched its next-generation true 4K UHD cinema experience with the CinemaX P2. Featuring 3,000 lumens of brightness, premium laser technology and an ultra short throw lens, the CinemaX P2 delivers breathtaking images and stunning picture quality from only inches away from the screen. Leveraging customer feedback on its award-winning CinemaX P1, Optoma…
The global market for do-it-yourself (DIY) standalone network security cameras is forecasted to surge by 80 percent by 2024—a rapid pace of growth that is attracting new competitors and challenging the positions of the current market leaders. Worldwide revenue for such cameras, which represent a pillar of most smart home ecosystems, is set to soar to $3.6 billion in 2024,…
A recent report last year found that less than 5% of women hold CEO positions at companies around the world. The number of women in leadership roles is still vastly behind men who hold these job titles, but how does the tech industry perform for women in CEO roles? In the tech industry specifically, women are largely underrepresented in leadership positions or technical…
At Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime conference and trade show in Houston, the WIN: Women In Nationwide network debuted a new partnership with WithIt, a women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industries. The partnership was announced during the WIN breakfast and panel discussion in Houston, which featured several women in key leadership positions from Nationwide member companies. “The core of our WIN…
AudioQuest’s new Niagara 3000 Low-Z Power/Noise Dissipation System ($2,999.95) offers what the company says is a comprehensive approach to AC power management grounded in science and representing over 20 years of research into AC power – effectively quashing noise contamination and current compression. It is being touted as a cost-effective option for both two-channel audio and custom installation applications. The…
The home technology market is a moving target. What’s new and fresh one day is old and antiquated the next. To inspire, encourage, and poise dealers to stay ahead of the home tech curve and develop new revenue opportunities, particularly within the design community, ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing (VSM) regularly hosts comprehensive, hands-on training of its extensive “best in class” line…