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Case Study: Wall-Smart Facilitates a Technology Disappearing Act in 7,500-Square-Foot Custom Home
Technology can dramatically enhance home environments, adding convenience, comfort, and connectivity. But it can also raise havoc with design and architecture. At least that’s what the custom builders at Boca Raton-based Compson Homes thought. This belief was quickly dispelled, however, by an innovative line of mounting hardware from Wall-Smart. Introduced to Compson Homes superintendent John Collins by the low-voltage contractors at TYM Home Technology Design at the onset of a recent project, the mounts turned what could have been a new home overwhelmed by unsightly smart devices into a thing of unparalleled beauty.
New Release of D-Tools System Integrator (SI) Software Now Available
“This latest release of SI allows system contractors to accurately estimate and bid large, enterprise-scale commercial projects in a fraction of the time,” said Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools. “This new functionality is in direct response to customer requests. We are pleased to be able to help our customers kick off the new year with a tool that enables them to win more six and seven-figure projects.”
Access Networks Appoints Bryce Nordstrand as New CEO Signifying an Exciting New Chapter for the Company
“Our goal to bring the highest quality network solutions to the finest homes in the world is just beginning to evolve. We have products, services and solutions in our development pipeline that will continue to change the competitive landscape and provide more opportunities for our committed dealer partners,” says Nordstrand. “This is a very exciting time for our company and for the industry at large.”
Securitronics Helps Customers Save Money During Pandemic with Biometric Access Control
Securitronics had a client with a facility that had reduced access to a single entry point due to the pandemic. “With entry points reduced to one, they were still looking at three people on staff taking temperatures and screening during normal hours—a first and second shift. Even with their small hourly wages, you’re looking at three times 30K annually, for a total of around 90,000 just to manage the door,” says Terry Rivet, President of Securitronics. “Not only are you putting all those employees at risk, but it’s also very expensive.”
FCC’s $10M Tech Installation Overcomes COVID Delays Thanks to C3EL’s Impressive Project Planning and Offsite Pre-Configuration
C3EL’s core capabilities are providing AV/VTC design-build and O&M services to Department of Defense (DoD) clients in support of global operations. C3EL is comprised of industry veteran engineers and logisticians who develop project plans and designs, procure and ship equipment and materials, and deploy to build and install projects all over the globe. Its senior staff is made up of prior military technicians and engineers, and its technical personnel all hold DoD security clearances to work in the most secure environments. The company also performs SCIF construction (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) and all the system requirements to assist the government in that process.
Torus Power Tames Unruly Electricity in CEDIA’s Best Integrated Home, Level III, Installed by Land & Sea Entertainment
When homeowners update their home’s technology, Torus Power delivers optimal performance though power management and power isolation.
Leon’s New Collection of Designer Grille Fabrics and Finishes Provides More Options for Customization by Technology Integrators & Interior Designers
New Designer Grille Fabric Collection at Leon Speakers! Upgrade now to these acoustically transparent fabrics available in: Rich Black, Gunmetal, Charcoal, Granite, Pearl, Ivory, Platinum, and White, and can be specified for any Leon speaker with a fabric grille.
Josh.ai Unveils Josh Nano – The World’s First Architectural Microphone
Powered by Josh Core, Josh Nano reimagines user experiences in the smart home.
Access Networks Raising Money to Buy and Donate 1,000 Pairs of Nike Shoes for The Boys and Girls Club
Positioned as an industry-wide fundraiser, the Access Networks’ Nike Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive invites fellow vendors, integrators, and friends to contribute from Nov. 2 until the end of the year; Access Networks will match each pair of shoes donated.
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