by Kyle Glass | Apr 24, 2024 | Blog, Trade Show news
Are you ready to paddle up for some pre-Expo excitement?
John Sciacca, a seasoned reviewer from Residential Systems, and
Alex Capecelatro, the CEO of Josh.ai, are serving up a unique opportunity for industry professionals to connect and compete before CEDIA Expo 2024 kicks off.
The idea sprouted from a fun pickleball session between Sciacca and Jeremy Glowacki before last year’s Expo. With the aim of fostering camaraderie among industry peers, Sciacca proposed the idea of a pickleball meet-up this year. With enthusiastic support from Alex Capecelatro, the wheels were set in motion to make it happen.
The concept is simple yet engaging: a fun-filled pickleball tournament where participants rotate partners and opponents, maximizing opportunities for networking and mingling. The organizers aim to gather around 40 enthusiasts for a round-robin format, ensuring everyone gets ample court time and a chance to bond over their shared passion for pickleball.
As of last week, 33 eager individuals have signed up, indicating a strong interest in the event. With the backing of industry associations like ProSource, HTSA, and CEDIA, the organizers are optimistic about drawing even more participants in the months leading up to the Expo.
To cover costs and ensure commitment, a nominal entry fee of $15-20 per person is proposed. This not only helps in organizing the event but also ensures that participants are genuinely invested in the experience.
What can participants expect? The organizers plan to provide everything needed for a smashing good time: court time, refreshments, custom t-shirts, balls, and exciting prizes for all entrants. Participants need only bring themselves, appropriate attire, and a paddle to join in on the fun.
With months to go until the big day, excitement is already building for this one-of-a-kind event. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or a newcomer eager to try your hand, mark your calendars and get ready to smash, volley, and score at the CEDIA Expo 2024 Pickleball Meet-Up. See you on the court!
If you’re interested, please email John at [email protected] and/or fill out this survey:
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The original article can be found here: https://www.residentialsystems.com/events/cedia-show/cedia-expo-2024-pickleball-meet-up
by Kyle Glass | Apr 22, 2024 | Future Ready Solutions, Kordz, News, Technology & Business Summit
After the successful recent debut of the Termination Challenge Powered by Kordz at CEDIA Tech Summits, Kordz brings the friendly competition to systems integrators around the globe at summits across the USA, Canada, UK and Australia throughout 2024
(April 24 2024) — Kordz believes the best way to understand the installation and performance advantages of next-generation, high-quality connectivity solutions is by experiencing them first-hand. They also know that the faster and more reliably cabling can be deployed, the more profitable systems integrators’ projects can be. To give more systems integrators a chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights in a lively beat-the-clock format, as well as uplevel their termination skills and see for themselves how small differences in cabling design can make a big impact on their installations’ success, Kordz is expanding its program and hosting its popular Termination Challenge Powered by Kordz at CEDIA Tech + Business Summits around the globe for the remainder of 2024.
“We committed this year to reinventing the CEDIA Tech + Business Summits and beyond increased education, one of the key needs was finding ways to include hands-on content that challenged our attendees while also respecting the fact that these are compressed, one-day events,” says Jonathan Toomey, CEDIA director of conference strategy. “The Termination Challenge Powered by Kordz is the perfect fit—interactive, easy to understand, a great refresher for industry vets, and an opportunity to have some fun.”
In collaboration with CEDIA and its U.S. distributor, Future Ready Solutions, Kordz kicked off the event series earlier this year at the Orange County and Los Angeles CEDIA Tech + Business Summits. They were met with resounding success. “Systems integrators are competitive by nature, so they are thrilled to put their cabling termination skills to the test and try to best their fellow integrators,” says Kordz managing director, James Chen. “Being able to engage with products, rather than simply look at them, also brings a level of excitement to the summits. Most of all, through hands-on experience in the competition, systems integrators learn that small but significant differentiating features in the design, construction and manufacture of our connectivity solutions – something we call ‘Kordzification’ – can dramatically enhance the reliability, efficiency and profitability of their cabling installations.”
The Kordz Termination Challenge was first introduced to the systems integration industry at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023. It has since become a staple of Kordz’ trade show exhibits.
Upcoming Termination Challenges Powered by Kordz are scheduled for the following CEDIA Tech + Business Summits in 2024 plus the CEDIA Expo. There is no need to register; attendees can compete at any time during the event.
- May 14, Atlanta (USA)
- June 26, Vancouver (Canada)
- September 5-7, Denver (USA) to coincide with CEDIA Expso 2024
- September 25, Toronto (Canada)
- October 8, Fort Lauderdale (USA)
- October 10, Tampa (USA)
- October 22-24, Newcastle (Australia)
- November 12, New Jersey (USA)
- November 14, New York (USA)
- December 3, Dallas (USA)
- December 5, Houston (USA)
To learn more about the Termination Challenge and see the times to beat, please visit https://www.kordz.com/termination-challenge/. To find out more about Kordz and its extensive line of award-winning cabling and connectivity products, please visit www.kordz.com.
About Kordz
Kordz is the connectivity brand for integrators, by integrators. A multi-award-winning global industry leader in professional-grade connectivity products, Kordz’ team of seasoned former integrators is on a mission to ‘Kordzify’ and optimise technology for professionals by designing, engineering and manufacturing products that deliver ease and profitability through a seamless installation experience with high performance results that today’s tech-savvy end-users expect. With a wide range of robust, fast and effective solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps integrators around the world meet the evolving cabling requirements of a diverse range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications at (425) 328-8640 or [email protected]
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by Kyle Glass | Apr 17, 2024 | Leon Speakers, News
[Ann Arbor, MI] – April 17, 2024 – Leon Speakers proudly unveils its latest innovation: an upgraded ultra-thin audio platform available across three of its most popular product lines. Building upon the success of its thinnest line of speakers, formerly known as UT, the new UX platform sets a new standard for audio performance and aesthetic integration in the acclaimed Horizon, Profile, and FrameBar TV speaker series.
At the heart of the enhanced UX platform lies a revolutionary Morel driver design, developed in collaboration with leading acoustic engineering experts. This advanced 2.5″ driver, housed within a cast aluminum basket for enhanced rigidity and performance, delivers unparalleled sound quality in the slimmest cabinet available from Leon. These technical advancements in the UX category ensure a listening experience that surpasses expectations, setting a new benchmark for audio excellence.
“At Leon, our commitment to pushing the boundaries of both sound and style has made us a leader in both categories,” said Noah Kaplan, Founder and President of Leon Speakers. “With the newly enhanced UX platform, we’ve reimagined our thinnest line of speakers to deliver even better performance and design to our dealers and end users.”
Aesthetic alignment with Leon’s 33UX and 44UX options is a hallmark of the new UX platform, with design elements like the driver flange and cone reflecting the high standards set by existing lines. Together, this cohesive design language and ultra-thin depth ensure that the UX platform seamlessly integrates into any environment, maintaining a consistent and stylish appearance throughout each line.
The new UX options include the FrameBar UX, Horizon UX, and Profile UX models—each boasting a perfectly slim cabinet of just under 2 inches. Whether mounted to a TV or installed on-wall, UX’s sleek dimensions provide a seamless and integrated look that complements both commercial and residential spaces alike.
In addition to its technical and aesthetic enhancements, each UX solution offers Leon’s signature fit and finish customization options, allowing integrators like Solutions Audio/Video & Technology to match the ultra-thin depth requirements of today’s top TVs while still tailoring to clients’ unique spaces and style preferences.
“Our Install of the Year project was the perfect application for Leon’s ultra-slim FrameBar,” said Solutions Audio/Video & Technology’s Steve Paul of the integrator’s recent award-winning entry. “We were able to keep with the original home aesthetics and achieve a beautiful way to bring great audio to the Samsung Frame TV.”
“The release of the UX platform presents a new opportunity for us to share our sound and speaker story with the world,” added Kaplan. “With every UX solution, we’re empowering our end users to experience uncompromising audio performance in a package that’s as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive.”
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About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to the AV industry by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For over 25 years, they have been a leader in the conversation on merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more on their website.
All products, product names, trademarks and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Media Contacts
Company Contact:
Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
[email protected]
Are you ready to paddle up for some pre-Expo excitement? John Sciacca, a seasoned reviewer from Residential Systems, and Alex Capecelatro, the CEO of Josh.ai, are serving up a unique opportunity for industry professionals to connect and compete before CEDIA Expo 2024 kicks off.
