CE Pro News Stories

People On the Move: Lenbrook, Milestone AV, Definitive Technology, JL Audio

2012-05-29T11:59:42+00:00

The latest in hirings and other notable movement within the custom electronics industry. Check back daily for updated news.

Is it Fair to Favor Women in Federal Contracts?

2012-05-30T13:43:27+00:00

CompTIA and others say government mandates favoring women-owned small businesses (WOSB) don't go far enough. I disagree.

UPDATE: Cox Communications to Launch Home Automation/Security Business

2012-05-29T17:05:04+00:00

Cox to join Comcast/Xfinity, TWC, Verizon, AT&T and other service providers with a new smart home offering that will start with home security. Cox appears to be using ZigBee-enabled system from iControl.

25 Products to Improve Your Business

2012-05-29T15:56:12+00:00

Efficiency, speed, reliability, profits. Who wouldn’t be interested in products that could increase those for your business? Here are some of the latest solutions that can help do just that.

Bob Weissburg Leaves Gibson Guitar After 3 Months

2012-05-29T15:15:50+00:00

Former D&M exec Bob Weissburg was to lead worldwide sales and marketing for Gibson Guitar brands including Onkyo.

Q&A: Nick Phillips, Pakedge VP of Sales & Marketing

2012-05-29T14:28:33+00:00

Nick Phillips, VP of sales and marketing for Pakedge, discusses the pros and cons the custom installation market could face with 802.11AC gigabit wireless.

Home Technology is Helping Housing Market

2012-05-29T14:12:08+00:00

CEA’s 10th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study says structured wiring is becoming standard, while home automation helps builders stand out in the competitive marketplace.

CEDIA White Paper Examines How to Build Mobile Device Wireless Networks

2012-05-25T15:40:12+00:00

New White Paper from CEDIA defines roadmap for creating wireless networks that can handle mobile devices.

Arizona Passes Statewide Alarm Licensing Law

2012-05-25T15:16:06+00:00

Integration company owners in Arizona who offer security systems and their installers will now have to pass criminal background checks. Licenses are good for 2 years.

6 Pop Songs Great for Audio Demos

2012-05-25T15:10:54+00:00

Most audiophiles dismiss the idea of demoing audio systems with pop music. Here are six pop recordings that aren't lifeless from over-compression and are ideal for audio system demos.

Channel Vision Adds 6710, 6721 Outdoor PTZ Cameras

2012-05-25T12:36:06+00:00

Channel Vision's 6710 and 6721 Outdoor PTZ Camera feature up to 560 lines of resolution, offer 12x and 27x, respectively, and use Pelco P and D control protocols.

Ask the Advisors Will ‘Crush’ Integrators Who Don’t Do Electrical

2012-05-25T11:55:15+00:00

Ask the Advisors has evolved from car stereos to home systems integration to full-blown electrical contracting.

AVC Group Adds SpeakerCraft, Proficient, Panamax/Furman; Mark Terry Out

2012-05-24T17:21:23+00:00

Nortek integrates SpeakerCraft, Proficient and Panamax/Furman into the AVC Group with Niles, Aton, Xantech, Elan and Sunfire. President Mark Terry leaves AVC Group.

Why Key Suppliers Are Skipping Trade Shows

2012-05-24T16:30:21+00:00

Some manufacturers and distributors are transferring their marketing money to local events instead of trade shows in 2012 citing better ROI. Here's why.

Lack of Women Hurting IT Industry

2012-05-24T14:21:28+00:00

Female integrators are often ineligible for government contracts because federal law requires at least two women-owned businesses to submit bids. Only 11% of all IT firms are female owned.