Hisense, a provider of televisions and appliances, showcases its 2020 TV lineup that combines new technologies, such as ULED, multiple content platforms, and smart home capabilities in a sleek package at a competitive price point at CEDIA 2020. Hisense is the #4 TV brand in the U.S. and the fastest growing among the top 5 TV brands in the U.S.,…
The ballot featuring five (5) elected director candidates for the 2021-2022 CEDIA Board of Directors is open. CEDIA is encouraging all global member companies to cast their vote for four (4) open elected director positions. The CEDIA Board of Directors governs the association’s activities, and is dedicated to furthering the CEDIA mission of building prosperity for its members and ensuring the…
CEDIA made a difficult preemptive decision today to cancel the in-person CEDIA Expo scheduled for September 8-12, 2020 in Denver, CO. The city is currently in the “yellow phase” of reopening with restaurants offering dine-in options just yesterday. Still, CEDIA Expo is proceeding with caution and will move forward as a virtual experience with a date and outline of the…
CEDIA’s latest white paper release, “Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): High Efficiency Wi-Fi,” dives into the new WiFi 6 standard that has been designed to address some of the most prevalent wireless networking issues and provide high efficiency Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless networking standard and brings with it far more than just a new naming convention. Fundamentally different to…
Crestron, which has opted out as a CEDIA Expo exhibitor since the 2015 show, is planning its return to the convention floor in Denver this year, the company has told its dealers in a letter issued today (May 6). “We feel that now, more than ever, the premium smart home solutions that our dealers and integrators provide are in such high demand that…
CEDIA is announcing multiple changes to key events and timelines as a result of continued global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alterations will affect CEDIA Awards celebration events, CEDIA Awards entry deadlines, and the CEDIA Leadership Conference. Scheduling and location adjustments include: CEDIA Awards Projects & Product Entries Deadline for entry for all three CEDIA Awards regions (Americas, EMEA,…
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…
In addition to offering free online courses for members and hosting a series of webinars amid COVID-19, CEDIA is also providing an opportunity for technicians and supervisors to earn CEU credits for completing the CEDIA Technician Job Analysis Survey by April 15. In turn, the survey will help CEDIA collect critical information for: Updating technician certifications Creating relevant education Accurately representing the industry to…
CEDIA is responding to the rapidly-evolving effects of COVID-19 mitigation by announcing a slate of complimentary professional development opportunities for our members. As the business and personal lives of integrators continue to be disrupted, CEDIA is providing hours of valuable learning at no charge for members. “We’re facing unprecedented challenges right now at work and at home and CEDIA is…
CEDIA has named Paul Skelton regional development independent consultant, Australia and New Zealand. Skelton previously served as editor of multiple home technology integration-focused publications, including Connected magazine and Electrical Connection, as well as discontinued publications Connected Home Middle East and Stunning Smart Homes. “Paul has spent more than a decade immersed in the Australia and New Zealand home technology integration…