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Echo Systems is Now DENIZEN

Echo Systems has initiated a large-scale brand refresh including a name change. Echo Systems’ acquisition of Integrated Electronics in 2019 and Dallas Sight and Sound in 2021 led to major expansion of territory, talent and offerings, and owner John Palser feels it is time to reimagine the company as one unified team under the new name of Denizen.   “Who…

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Lighting Up the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel worked with LS Group and USAI fixtures to create a transformative space where guests feel like they are in present day during the daylight hours and are transported back in time at night, reminiscent of the movie “Midnight in Paris.” According to Kristen Kordecki, Commercial Projects Director at LS Group, “We knew that quality of light and color temperature were going…

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An Insider’s Look into the GoQAV Showroom

GoQAV, based out of Centennial, Colo., is known for creating smart home environments where people celebrate life together. They take a customer-centric approach to the design and integration of smart technology in the home or at work. To help explain the experience to potential clients, GoQAV has an award-winning showroom that provides homeowners and the design-build community professionals with a view…

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AudioControl Redefines the Performance of the 70-volt Amplifier Category

AudioControl has continued their nearly 5-decade long legacy of best-in-class solutions by introducing a groundbreaking audio amplifier platform leveraging GaN (Gallium Nitride) semiconductors from GaN Systems. AudioControl engineers have created a circuit that establishes a new bar for power and sound quality, now available in the CM Series 4-channel, 3-channel, and 2-channel 70-volt Dual-Mode amplifiers. “I am so excited about the…

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Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Announce 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest Finalists

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove – the industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking and dishwashing – announced today the 29 Finalists and one Student Winner of the 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) via videocast. “For nearly 30 years, the Kitchen Design Contest has been a time-honored tradition of recognizing and celebrating design professionals from around the world who are advancing the…

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SAVANT Showcases Circadian Lighting and More at the 2022 ISE Show in Barcelona

Savant, a leader in smart home technology, will debut exciting smart home solutions at the 2022 ISE show in Barcelona, Spain, including the international introduction of Lutron LEAP integration, delivering Savant’s award-winning Daylight Mode to the worldwide market for the first time. Savant’s Daylight Mode is completely configurable inside the Savant Pro App and delivers dynamic lighting that seamlessly adjusts…

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Jupiter Maximizes Collaboration with Strategic Partner Alleo 

Jupiter, the pioneer in video wall processors and global leader in ultra-wide 21:9 displays, adds strategic partnership with Alleo, an enterprise-ready virtual visual canvas collaboration platform. The Jupiter + Alleo partnership creates new possibilities for visual experiences for enterprise-level corporations looking for better collaboration equity.  Remote and hybrid work environments require sophisticated technologies that offer employees the connectedness of traditional…

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Consumer Electronics Industry Expert Franklin Karp Launches New, Full-Service Consultation Agency

Harnessing decades of experience and expertise Franklin Karp refined during his more than 30 years in Consumer Electronics and technology business management, the newly launched Franklin Karp & Co. LLC provides comprehensive consultation for the industry at large. Services are offered in all phases of operations management, budgeting/forecasting, vendor relations, product development, sales leadership, full cycle marketing development and more,…

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Hunter Douglas Debuts PowerView Gen 3 Automation

Hunter Douglas today introduces PowerView Gen 3 Automation. With a completely new communications protocol, new hardware, and a faster, more intuitive setup process, PowerView Gen 3 makes quoting, specifying, and installing Hunter Douglas smart shading easier and more appealing for professionals. The automated window treatment category remains a strong growth pillar in the custom integration channel. The release of PowerView…

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