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Z-Wave Alliance Announces Z-Wave Source Code Project is Complete, Now Open and Widely Available to Members

Additionally, Exegin Technologies has demoed how Z-Wave Source Code can be ported to third-party silicon, opening members to develop on any chip provider of their choice. The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, today announced the completion of the Z-Wave Source Code project, which has been published and made available on GitHub…

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D-Tools Appoints Gordon Dutch as Global Advisor

CEO of Re-Sauce and former Exec/VP & Shareholder of Peerless-AV to help extend global reach of D-Tools award-winning software solutions D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that improves financial results for thousands of system integrators worldwide, today announced the appointment of Gordon Dutch as a Global Advisor to help expand the adoption of D-Tools software in…

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Exertis Almo Acquires Caddrillion to Provide Dedicated CAD/Engineering Expertise

Nearly one year after being acquired by Exertis, one of the world’s leading technology distributors, Exertis Almo, the largest and most specialized value-added North American AV distributor, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets of Caddrillion Engineering & Drafting, LLC, provider of engineering, drafting and programming resources for technology integrators and consultants. The acquisition, officially effective January 1, 2023, gives…

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Vectorworks, Inc. Announces Design Scholarship Winners, Names Michelle Wanitzek Richard Diehl Award Winner

Sixth Vectorworks Design Scholarship Celebrates 30 Talented Students with Awards.  A strong supporter of the world’s future designers, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. proudly announces the 2022 Vectorworks Design Scholarship winners, with Michelle Wanitzek taking home the coveted Richard Diehl Award. With over 1,000 submissions, scholarships were awarded to 30 students for 22 projects in the architecture, interior design, landscape and…

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PowerShades Names New Director of Business Development

Josh Barnett will work to attain new business opportunities and grow PowerShades’ Dealer Network PowerShades, an industry-leading provider of manual and automated window shades for residential, commercial and hospitality applications, announces that company has promoted Josh Barnett to the position of Director of Business Development.  Barnett’s responsibilities in this role will include expanding PowerShades’ dealer network with new business opportunities, and working closely with the…

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Emporia

Emporia Energy Introduces Modular Home Battery System

 Emporia Energy, a Colorado-based smart home energy management technology company, announced this month the rollout of its modular Alpha-ESS Smart Home Battery System in tandem with its expanding installer network. This battery is designed to help homeowners optimize their home’s energy efficiency, provide energy back-up during grid outages, and lower energy bills by automating household energy use based on peak…

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Savant Primary

Savant Teams with Sunnova to Deliver Smart Power Solutions

Sunnova selects Savant as their preferred provider of load management technology and smart energy software for the Sunnova Adaptive Home® Savant Systems, Inc., a leader in smart home and smart power, has announced an agreement with Sunnova Energy International, Inc. (“Sunnova”) (NYSE: NOVA), a leading U.S. Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider, to add Savant’s intelligent load management and control solution…

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Monitor Audio enhances its Platinum Series 3G Speaker Offering with Powerful Architectural, Installed In-Wall Model

Platinum Series In-Wall 3G is a versatile high-fidelity In-Wall loudspeaker that features the latest Platinum Series 3G acoustic innovations, including the MPD III High-Frequency Transducer. It delivers extraordinary performance levels to match the exceptional build and highly desirable design of the range’s freestanding models.  Monitor Audio is proud to announce the release of PL-IW 3G, a Platinum Series 3G In-Wall…

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Josh.ai Launches AVA Partnership to Transform Universal Remote Control

AVA puts the power of Josh.ai in the palm of your hand with natural voice control, an adaptive remote interface, and limitless customization. Josh.ai, the leader in voice control and AI for the custom integration channel, is formally launching its Android app that has been purpose-built for AVA Remote. AVA, a Swiss-American manufacturer of connected home products, provides professional installers…

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MSE Audio

MSE Audio is honoring Dave Silkin and the Digital Sales Group Metro as their Rep of the Year

Digital Sales Group Metro (DSG Metro) was recently named as MSE Audio’s Residential Rep of the Year. Led by industry icon (and bassist for the CE Pro All-Star Band), David Silkin, Digital Sales Group Metro has created substantial growth and new opportunities with Phase Technology, dARTS Theater, SolidDrive, SoundTube Entertainment®, and Induction Dynamics audio solutions in the metro New York territory.  “The MSE Audio engineering…

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