https://www.cepro.com CE Pro News Feed en arlen.schweiger@emeraldexpo.com Copyright 2019 2019-08-30T14:22:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/article/jjs_ultimate_cedia_expo_2019_preview https://www.cepro.com/article/jjs_ultimate_cedia_expo_2019_preview ]]>New Date: Sept. 3 --- CEDIA Expo 2019 is shaping up to be like no other Expo before it, and CE Pro’s Julie Jacobson will once again give the industry a pre-show look at trends, technologies, interesting newcomers, hot happenings (and non-events), hidden gems and categories to watch. Events, CEDIA, News, Resources, Webcasts 2019-08-21T18:01:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_projectors_and_displays_special_report https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_projectors_and_displays_special_report ]]>A deep dive into the ideal characteristics of home theater video products and their business potential. Home Theater, Projectors & Screens, Resources, Downloads 2019-08-12T14:15:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/article/biophilia_and_the_big_wellness_opportunity_for_smart_home_pros https://www.cepro.com/article/biophilia_and_the_big_wellness_opportunity_for_smart_home_pros ]]>Presenter Julie Jacobson, who has been the champion of biophilia in the smart-home channel for a year, believes smart-home and building-controls integrators will be the #1 channel for these technologies in the coming years. Speakers, Control & Automation, Lighting, Whole House Control, Resources, Webcasts 2019-07-15T19:11:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/article/using_oled_wallpaper_and_rollable_tvs_to_transform_your_business https://www.cepro.com/article/using_oled_wallpaper_and_rollable_tvs_to_transform_your_business LG Electronics took CES 2019 by storm with the debut of its Wallpaper TV and its Rollable TV designs. These new OLED technologies have the potential to transform the display TV market, and integrators are at the forefront of this re-invention. The elite clientele served by many custom installation companies will likely be the first adopters of these new displays, which are tailor-made to cater to the aesthetics of the home, satisfying interior design professionals and clients. But how should dealers best discuss and present these technologies, and which are the best applications? Home Theater, Displays, Projectors & Screens, Resources, Webcasts 2019-07-12T17:37:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/cepro_2019_brand_analysis_special_report https://www.cepro.com/download/cepro_2019_brand_analysis_special_report ]]>The 2019 CEPro Brand Analysis Special Report reflects the current market, including the influx of smart-home aware products such as voice-control platforms, smart speakers, smart locks and other common devices. While some of our annual standards continue to top the list, we also have some interesting new contenders. Business, CEPro 100, Sales & Marketing, Business Operations, Service & Recurring Revenue, Research, Business, Resources, Downloads, Whitepapers, Sponsored, Research Docs 2019-05-30T19:38:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/a_better_alternative_to_hdmi_over_ip_systems https://www.cepro.com/download/a_better_alternative_to_hdmi_over_ip_systems ]]>In practice HD over IP systems are like fitting a round peg in a square hole. These "off-the-shelf" switches are not all the same. Configuration is required; with some level of knowledge on how to transform a switch designed for email and web browsing into a switch for transporting extremely large files containing movies or TV shows. Networking & Cables, HDMI, HDBaseT, Networking, Household Enhancements/Installation Accessories, Peripherals & Enhancements, Tools, Testing and Calibration, Resources, Downloads 2019-05-22T17:11:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_smart_home_special_report https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_smart_home_special_report ]]>Our new report delivers input from integrators like you revealing what technologies they expect to grow and what their typical smart home installation looks like. It also shows that integrators expect continued growth in this area with 61% anticipating revenue growth this year. Control & Automation, Automation, Lighting, Motorized Shades, Universal Remotes, Whole House Control, Central Vac, Resources, Downloads, Whitepapers, Research Docs 2019-05-07T15:04:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/drum_roll_get_the_2019_ce_pro_100_results https://www.cepro.com/download/drum_roll_get_the_2019_ce_pro_100_results ]]>2019 mark’s the 20th anniversary of our CE Pro 100 list of top revenue-generating home-technology installation firms. Download the complete report here for the list of firms and statistical breakdowns of performance. Business, CEPro 100, Resources, Downloads, Whitepapers, CEPro 100 2019-04-29T17:19:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_outdoor_tech_special_report https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_outdoor_tech_special_report ]]>According to a recent survey, our readers are averaging twelve outdoor tech installs per year and expect that number to grow in 2019. They are also looking for a number of product enhancements such as more Bluetooth capability, different form factors, and greater durability in extreme weather conditions. Audio/Video, Outdoor AV, Resources, Downloads, Research Docs 2019-04-03T18:59:00+00:00 https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_business_outlook_for_integrators_by_company_size https://www.cepro.com/download/2019_business_outlook_for_integrators_by_company_size ]]>Integration firms come in many shapes and sizes. They don’t all offer the same services or have the same growth expectations. This is why, we took a second look at our 2019 State of the Industry report to add a layer of analysis based on company size. Business, Sales & Marketing, Business Operations, Service & Recurring Revenue, Research, Resources, Downloads 2019-03-06T13:12:00+00:00