We keep hearing more and more bad news. Trade shows are canceled. Restaurants are forced to close. People are told to stay at home. The stock market is crashing. Toilet paper is sold out everywhere. The Rolling Stones are canceling their latest final tour. Movie theaters are closed. And….. quarantine is bad for business. But is it? No. I’m here…
Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance, a division of the recently formed Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC (WCCTV) to offer high performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery…
Challenging the shifting circumstances of a disrupted industry, Azione Unlimited President Richard Glikes hosted its first Virtual Vendor Cocktail Party. The virtual webinar allowed vendor members to connect with Glikes, reflecting on recent business-focused webinars, a candid discussion about the future of the industry, insight into everyone’s ‘new normal’, and a silver-lining outlook in maintaining strong business during a crippling world pandemic.…
Atlantic Technology has announced the recent appointment of Hi-Fi Representation as the company’s new independent manufacturer sales rep firm in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Established January 2020, Hi-Fi Representation is led by President Jacob Atkinson, an HAA- and ISF-trained AV professional with over 25-years of experience in sales for custom installation firms and manufacturers, along with partner and COO Gabriel…
Now, residential systems integrators can deliver a beautiful, consistent look throughout their clients’ homes with matching Crestron Horizon keypads, dimmers, outlets, and keystones. Built to accentuate any décor, the Horizon product line offers custom control, from dimming lights and listening to music, to adjusting shades and plugging in appliances, such as a hair dryer in the bathroom or an espresso machine in…
CEDIA, as part of its initiative of presenting research in the service of its members, hosted a webinar on April 9 entitled, “The Voice of the Integrator: Differences in Needs by End-Customer Market Served.” Conducted in partnership with Indianapolis’s Lacy School of Business at Butler University, and illuminated during the webinar by consultant Krista Roseberry, the global survey – taken…
#zoombombing and the global trend of increasing home offices have changed the way we view video conferencing. Video collaboration as a connecting piece has become the most critical enabler in keeping teams and enterprises operational during an accelerating phase into a remote working society. In times when conference IDs and attendants’ emails have been unintentionally shared with the public, it…
Panasonic has announced the first members of the newly-created Elite tier of its Residential Solar Installer Program, a distinction awarded to only the highest-performing Panasonic installers who provide superior customer service and have established successful and longstanding partnerships with Panasonic. Twenty-two standout installers from across the country have been promoted to Elite status, granting them access to exclusive perks. Members of the…
AVNation, the audio visual industry’s premier podcasting, blogging, and social media content provider for professionals, brought together 1,000 attendees online for video keynotes, education sessions, and even virtual cocktail hours at its first Residential Learn From Home Virtual Event. AVNation has announced its Commercial Learn From Home Virtual Event, which invites Pro AV integrators, consultants and end users 20+ education sessions,…
CEDIA has introduced CEDIASTRONG, a new program comprised of sweeping new services and tools to empower, educate, and inspire CEDIA members to weather these turbulent times. CEDIASTRONG will provide members free financial planning tools and services, technical training and webinars, career planning resources, online business roundtable discussions, and marketing content that members can use to promote their services locally. As…