Screen Innovations
Screen Innovations offers the custom design, integration and build industries the most innovative, design-forward, installation-friendly, customizable motorized projection screens, window coverings, and outdoor shading on the market. Inspired by requests and suggestions from integrators and end-users, Screen Innovations develops products that brings beauty, convenience and enjoyment to residential and commercial environments, alike, while supporting its customers with exceptional design and installation service and support.
For more information about Screen Innovations, please visit screeninnovations.com and follow @screeninnovations on social media.
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Screen Innovations Bolsters Screen and Shade Business with Appointment of Kim Parker as COO
Former Snap One executive Kim Parker implements new sales, marketing, and R&D strategies to leverage SI’s screen and shade presence throughout residential and commercial AV and window covering channels.
Jump Out of the Nest and Soar
Getting out of your comfort zone can bring sudden and unexpected opportunities. The custom-integration industry can be insulated. Some of us are nestled all warm and snug in our comfort zones, not necessarily taking the steps we need to infiltrate the Design-Build...
Latest Release of D-Tools System Integrator (SI) Software Helps Companies Expedite the Sales Process, Improve Efficiency, and Presents new Integrated Inventory Management Solutions
D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that improves financial results for thousands of system integrators worldwide, announced the availability of System Integrator (SI) version 18. Geared to meet the needs of electronic systems contractors, new capabilities and feature enhancements help companies save time, gain deeper insight into project processes, and improve operating efficiency throughout their business. D-Tools SI v18 will be on display at Integrated Systems Europe, Stand 2P300.
D-Tools Broadens its Line of Business Software Solutions to the European Market at Integrated Systems Europe 2022
D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that improves financial results for thousands of system integrators worldwide, will demonstrate its award-winning solutions at Integrated Systems Europe stand 2P300, May 10-13, in Barcelona.
Leon Speakers Introduces Design-Friendly AV Solutions to ISE 2022 Attendees
Breaking barriers in the design and integration of technology into residential and commercial environments, Leon Speakers introduces to ISE 2022 attendees a broad range of functional and beautiful concealment solutions for everything from videoconferencing systems and high-def displays to custom loudspeakers. Leon’s ISE 2022 product debuts represent innovative solutions addressing the problems AV integrators often face when attempting to mesh audiovisual equipment with the design aesthetics of luxury residences and corporate spaces.
WALL-SMART Showcases Custom Mounts that Minimize the Visual Impact of Smart Home Devices
Designed and engineered to recess smart home devices within walls and ceilings, WALL-SMART’s extensive line of custom mounting hardware debuting at ISE 2022 makes technology disappear.
WALL-SMART Joins NKBA Global Connect Subscription Program
With the goal of helping kitchen and bath designers better blend technology into design, WALL-SMART is added to NKBA Global Connect Program.
Design & Construction Week — A Call to Action
The custom-install industry is (still) only minimally represented at the KBIS and IBS shows, and we need to change this, fast. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have been putting on Design and...
Products that Go Easy on the Eyes (And the Earth)
There is no question that homeowners prefer hidden technology these days. Add sustainability to the mix and you’ve got a winning combination consumers are eager to buy. Global research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) last year (commissioned by the...
Leon the Choice Speakers of Million Dollar Listing’s Ryan Serhant During Massive Home Renovation
Real-estate mogul Ryan Serhant goes all out, furnishing six floors of his 8,000-square-foot townhouse with custom Leon speakers.
Screen Innovations Strengthens its Motorized Shading Portfolio with New Nano 2
Designed with the needs of integrators, designers, and architects in mind, SI’s next-generation Nano 2 simplifies fabric swaps, leveling, and smart home integration while maintaining a sleek modern aesthetic.
Screen Innovations Brings a New Breed of Motorized Window Coverings to IWCE
In its first appearance at IWCE (International Window Coverings Expo), Screen Innovations enables smarter, more stylish installations of motorized window treatments with two new trend-setting solutions.
D-Tools System Integrator (SI) v18 Helps Companies Expedite Sales Process, Improve Efficiency, & Presents New Integrated Inventory Management Solutions
D-Tools System Integrator Version 18 has new inventory management integrations with Tracknicity and TRXio and more!
On the Value of Human Interaction
Are you hitting or missing the human connection in your marketing? I’m always in conversation. My job consists largely of meetings, strategy planning sessions, panels, podcasts, and committees. At the end of most days, I’m overflowing with ideas from all the...
Access Networks Brings Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities to its Custom Core Networking Solution
Access Networks, the premier enterprise-grade networking solutions provider, continues to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of its custom Core Systems with the integration of Sophos’ next-generation firewall/router. The XGS Series from Sophos delivers a new level of performance and protection to home networks against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Leon Announces Winners of 2021 Install of the Year Contest
Showcasing superior craftsmanship and AV integration, winning Install of the Year entries feature creative applications of Leon’s range of design-forward AV solutions.
Access Networks Adds Sophos XGS for Advanced Cybersecurity in Custom Core Networking Solution
Delivering even greater protection to enterprise-grade home networks is Access Networks’ addition of the next-generation Sophos XGS Series firewall/router.
ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing Awarded Barco Residential Rep of the Year and Pro Audio Technology Rockstar of the Year for Multiple Years in a Row
ByDesign receives prestigious industry awards for multiple years in a row, signifying its exceptional sales of boutique custom AV brands and proven customer service.
WALL-SMART Helps Builders, Architects, and Designers Blend Technology Easily and Beautifully into Homes
WALL-SMART continues to make smart homes more beautiful through ongoing and evolving partnerships with leading manufacturers of popular home technology products. Through this collaboration with leading product manufacturers and a deep understanding of the needs of the design/build industry, WALL-SMART designs, fabricates, and manufacturers a range of eye-pleasing and installation-friendly wall- and ceiling-mount solutions that dramatically minimize the appearance of touchscreens, tablets, lighting keypads, voice assistants, security cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and more.
WALL-SMART Design-Friendly Wall Mounts Make Home Technology Disappear at IBS 2022
WALL-SMART’s new flush wall mounts for Sonos soundbars minimize the appearance of audio technology in homes where cosmetics are just as important as sound quality.
WALL-SMART Launches New Wall Mounts for Sonos Soundbars
WALL-SMART’s new flush wall mounts for Sonos soundbars minimize the appearance of audio technology in homes where cosmetics are just as important as sound quality.
Access Networks Helps Transition to Wi-Fi 6 with A350 Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Rounding out its Wi-Fi 6 Certified access point lineup, the A350 gives integrators and end-users a solid starting point for enterprise-grade performance networking.
Tech Integration in the Kitchen and Bath
Forget connected ovens and smart faucets — the kitchen and bath industry needs integrator expertise on a larger scale in these important rooms. Some home technology integrators are reluctant to get into the kitchen and bath areas of the home. However, these rooms are...
AtlasIED Bolsters Presence in APAC Region with Appointment of Thomas Marcher of AV Distribution Asia as Manufacturer’s Rep
Working and living in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for more than 20 years and with extensive pro-AV management and sales experience, new AtlasIED manufacturer’s rep Thomas Marcher helps drive AtlasIED’s global initiatives.
Access Networks Offers Suite of NetAlly Network Test and Analysis Tools
Access Networks partners with NetAlly to distribute full line of basic to advanced testing equipment designed to more effectively plan, install, validate, and troubleshoot vitally important wired and wireless networks.
Go With “The Flow”
Seizing the moment and getting into the flow foments greatness. Getty Images Have you experienced or heard of “the flow”? Psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi describes flow as a state of complete immersion in an activity. While in this mental state, you are...
AtlasIED and Sister Company, MTX Audio, Donate BMW to Automotive Class at East Valley Institute of Technology
Donation of 2011 BMW 335i provides college prep students at East Valley Institute of Technology with hands-on training as future mechanics.
Top Ten Marketing Mishaps to Avoid
Some funny and not-so-funny slip-ups we’ve noticed over the years. Getty Images “Strategy at every turn” is something I’m known for saying or advising and now, during this time of year, after the year we’ve all had, I’m saying it more than any other. You see, this is...
Screen Innovations (SI) Receives CEDIA Best Product Award 2021 for Zen 2 Shade
SI’s Zen 2 motorized outdoor shading system recognized by CEDIA as an outstanding new product for the custom integration market.
WALL-SMART Flush Mounts Bring Elegance to Luxury Smart Home Projects
Creative Systems USA elevates the fit and finish of touch screen installations in custom homes, MDUs, and yachts by using WALL-SMART flush mounts.
WALL-SMART Now Shipping Flush Wall Mounts Customized for Apple iPad Mini 6
WALL-SMART flush mounts customized for Apple’s recently released iPad Mini 6 tablet are here! Uniquely designed for the iPad Mini 6, the mounts come in several different varieties to suit the installation requirements and enable easy user interaction with the tablet
YMCA Chooses AtlasIED GLOBALCOM.IP Communications System for Scalability
AtlasIED SHS family grows to provide AV integrators with additional aesthetically-friendly sound masking and high-fidelity background music options.
Leon Speakers Disguises Speakers as Contemporary Works of Art to Deliver Discreet Audio to Commercial Environments
“Detroit Vibrations” painting series from Mike Han was created exclusively for Leon as part of a new Artist Edition Collection for its Ente SoundTile.
Leon Partnership with Logitech Offers Integrators Streamlined Solutions for Technology Integration
The new partnership provides A/V professionals with a selection of Leon products that are designed, engineered, and pre-validated to complement Logitech video conferencing cameras and all-in-one devices.
Leon Joins the Bose Partner Network, Offering Streamlined Design Solutions for Integration of Bose Conferencing System
As an official member of the Bose Partner Network, Leon has pre-validated its Tonecase FIT Universal mounting product to pair with the Bose Videobar™ VB1 All-In-One Conferencing device.
Leon Speakers Introduces Design-Friendly Commercial AV Solutions at InfoComm 2021
At InfoComm 2021, Leon Speakers inspires the commercial audio industry to rethink the design of corporate videoconferencing and audio systems with innovative solutions that blend performance with modern style.
AtlasIED Carries Fully Stocked Inventory of Key Audio and Communications Products Featured at InfoComm 2021
AtlasIED SHS family grows to provide AV integrators with additional aesthetically-friendly sound masking and high-fidelity background music options.
AtlasIED Broadens GLOBALCOM Mass Communication Platform Offerings
AtlasIED SHS family grows to provide AV integrators with additional aesthetically-friendly sound masking and high-fidelity background music options.
Budgeting for Growth
It’s time to plan for 2022. Do you know what your marketing budget should look like? Getty Images We’ve all been there. You get an offer to place an ad or participate in an event that seems tailor-made for your brand or business, and at a great price and the ideal...
AtlasIED Atmosphere Digital Audio System Debuts to Commercial AV Integrators at InfoComm 2021
AtlasIED SHS family grows to provide AV integrators with additional aesthetically-friendly sound masking and high-fidelity background music options.
AtlasIED Expands Popular SHS Family with Speaker Optimized for Sound Masking & Subwoofer for High-Quality Music Reproduction
AtlasIED SHS family grows to provide AV integrators with additional aesthetically-friendly sound masking and high-fidelity background music options.
D-Tools System Integrator (SI) Software Adds Timekeeping, Job Costing
Release version 17 of D-Tools’ award-winning System Integrator software enables companies to better track labor utilization and project profitability.
Influencer Marketing: Is It time?
It’s getting harder and harder to cut through the noise to reach new audiences. Is it time to consider influencer marketing for your brand? Influencer marketing may not be the first thing manufacturers, integrators, associations, and the collective grouping of AV...
Leon Speakers Launches New Collaboration w/ Detroit Artist Mike Han
“Detroit Vibrations” painting series from Mike Han was created exclusively for Leon as part of a new Artist Edition Collection for its Ente SoundTile
Screen Innovations Unveils Design-Forward Screens, Shades and Accessories at CEDIA Expo 2021
SI’s worldwide team of systems integrators influences the development of several key products and technologies showcased at CEDIA Expo 2021, enabling simpler, more beautiful, efficient, and affordable shade and screen installations, both indoors and outdoors.
Wall-Smart Offers Integrators, Designers, & Manufacturers Personal Online Tours of Flush and Recessed Wall and Ceiling Mounts for a Variety of Home Tech Products
See how Wall-Smart’s innovative line of mounting solutions can make touch screens, tablets, keypads, voice assistants, surveillance cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and more blend naturally into home environments by scheduling a personal online tour.
You Say Pot-ay-to, I Say Pot-ah-to
Vernacular varies wildly from trade to trade. Are you speaking your audience’s language? Getty Images By now, most are familiar with our industry’s vernacular problem. Just look at the journey that the poor technology integrator (current parlance) has gone through:...
D-Tools and AV-iQ Expand Relationship to Offer More Robust Database to System Integrator™ Users
D-Tools, Inc. and AV-iQ have expanded their collaboration to the benefit of suppliers (manufacturers and distributors), and end-users. Currently, through a direct integration, D-Tools software users and AV-iQ members are able to access this continuously growing library on-demand. The sharing of product details into D-Tools System Integrator preserves data integrity and enables integrators to streamline projects from initial client contract through on-going service.
Transforming Backyards Into Amazing Outdoor Spaces
Getting outside has never been more popular after a year of home confinement. Residents have turned to their backyards or patios into a place for both productivity and solace. With warm weather returning and long summer days ahead, many homeowners are now looking for...
Screen Innovations Streamlines and Simplifies Programming of SI Motorized Shades and Screens with New Brand-Agnostic IP Control Gateway
“We believe all products should work together and consumers should have choices. The vision of Troy is to open up all integration abilities across all brands and all communication topologies, allowing our integrators to be nimble in any situation,” says SI CEO Ryan Gustafson. “Troy becomes the ONE simple-to-use interface to program all wired and wireless devices and utilizes the latest cryptographic protocols to provide military-grade encryption for security.”
Screen Innovations Debuts Extremely Robust, Ultra-Affordable Power Supply Ideally Suited for its Low-Voltage 3.0 Zigbee Shade Motors
“Kratos is an exceptionally well-designed and -engineered product for integrators looking to take advantage of the many benefits of Zigbee 3.0 low-voltage shading motors currently available in our Nano indoor shading cassettes,” says SI CTO Michael Braithwaite. “The motors run up to 6 decibels quieter than comparably sized 485 motors, are easily integrated with other Zigbee-based devices, and now that we have Kratos, lithium batteries, which take up a lot of space, can be removed from the shading cassette, resulting in an even smaller footprint that’s ideal for installation on narrow windows.”
Leon Joins the Bose Partner Network, Offering Streamlined Design Solutions for Bose Integration in Commercial Spaces
“With the Bose Videobar VB1, you gain a superior audio and video experience for your conferencing needs,” shared Stephan Ilberg, Bose Work head of partnerships at Bose. “And with the Tonecase FIT, integration options expand across a variety of settings.” Leon’s dedication to style truly complements the Bose commitment to audio excellence.”
Death by Cookies
Or, death by a cookie-cutter approach to business and the desperate need for technology integrators to differentiate now! Getty Images We love cookies, and if we had to choose how to die, death by cookies could be a good way to go. But what we don’t love is death by...
New Online Window Covering and Bug Screen Fabric Selection Specification Tool
More than 850 indoor and outdoor fabrics and insect screens from leading designer shade suppliers, such as Phifer, Mermet, Serge Ferrari, Wilson, and more, have been thoughtfully categorized according to the installation location, function, color, and other parameters, significantly streamlining what could otherwise be an overwhelming and complex exercise
AtlasIED Helps Security Integrators Expand into the Digital Audio Market with New Atmosphere™ System
Comprising a range of advanced signal processors, amplifiers, plug-and-play controllers and
accessory plates, simple to configure software, an intuitive mobile interface for convenient operation, and multi-patented built-in intelligence, Atmosphere™ includes everything an integrator needs to break into and prosper in the commercial audio market, while still providing their customers life safety features through high-priority input options built into the platform.
Wall-Smart Debuts Flush Mount for Hidden Installation of Ruckus Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
At Wall-Smart we recognize that providing homeowners with optimal Wi-Fi bandwidth, speed, and coverage can be a challenge for integrators. Often, it requires sacrificing a home’s design in order
to locate wireless access points where they deliver the strongest connections
Taking Security and Emergency Preparedness to the Next Level
Some other schools in the area had already transitioned from antiquated paging systems to IPX-based communications systems from AtlasIED and were thrilled with the results, so the Genesee Valley administration had no reservations about pressing forward with LaBenne’s plan.
Wall-Smart Joins Home Technology Association as a Supporting Brand
We are excited to bring together Wall-Smart’s reputation for discrete and innovative mounting solutions and HTA’s members plus the specifier community to continue to push forward the benefits of home technology for both the trade and consumers,” says Josh Christian, HTA CEO. “Wall-Smart offers solutions that bridge technology and design—something that gives our industry credence by fostering comfortable, convenient, smart, and beautiful living spaces. The products that they design and manufacture are an important facet of the smart home landscape.
Be a Brand to Believe In
Building a customer base is about so much more than digital or content marketing, it’s about the story you present to your customers. When it comes to digital marketing, one thing that has made itself abundantly clear over the past year is that consumers want to...
D-Tools Cloud Debuts Project Management Suite of Features
“After months of behind the scenes development, today D-Tools simultaneously releases a slew of new features geared towards project managers and technicians,” said Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools. “This powerful, yet easy-to-use suite of features bridges the gap from project estimation to project completion by adding functionality that is essential to all system integrators.”
AtlasIED’s “Atmosphere™ System Reveal Video” Named Silver Winner of Branded Content in 42nd Annual Telly Awards
“In the face of a year like no other, AtlasIED has continued to defy the limitations of our new world, in continuing to create compelling and engaging work”, says Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje. “This year’s submissions doubled down on what we already know about the industry. Creativity cannot be stopped. Collaboration will always prevail.
Home Technology Specialists of America’s Tom Doherty Joins Home Technology Association’s Board of Advisors, Kicking Off a Strategic Collaboration Between Two Groups
The Home Technology Association (HTA), the first and only third-party certification for home technology installation companies, announced today that Tom Doherty, Director, New Technology Initiatives at Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), has joined HTA’s Board of Advisors, kicking off a strategic, mutually beneficial collaboration between the two groups.
Managing Your Local Presence
Marketing locally should be part of your strategy. How does your brand measure up in your area? For integrators, marketing locally is not just smart, it’s imperative. Getting people to know your brand is key so that when they are ready to make their own smart home...
Revit Files for Wall-Smart Technology Concealment Solutions Now Available to Designers and Architects Through BIMobject
“Technology plays an important role in the comfort, convenience, and safety of homes, but the products that enable an enhanced lifestyle needn’t be an eyesore,” says Wall-Smart Co-CEO and Founder Galia Ben-Dor. “Wall-Smart products enable the seamless, discrete installation of
technology, providing architects and designers with an eye-pleasing installation option. Having our Revit files available to these professionals on BIMobject streamlines the design and installation process significantly, making the integration of technology simple and aesthetically pleasing.”
Access Networks Adds Unmanaged Option to its Cloud-Based Wireless Controller
ARCC delivers a new level of simplicity during deployment, a higher level of control with more tools to customize each job, and a lower cost of entry for industry-leading capabilities. Additionally, it offers a solid source of recurring revenue. From a single pane of glass, each clients’ network is easily monitored and managed remotely from anywhere. Quick and easy remediation and configuration changes can help boost integrators’ bottom line and improve customer satisfaction.
AtlasIED Announces Version 2.0 of Software for Atmosphere™ Digital Audio System
“By advancing Atmosphere™ forward with the launch of our new 2.0 version, integrators are afforded even greater flexibility in the design of digital audio systems through the implementation of any or all of the system’s new suite of features,” says John Ivey, president at AtlasIED. “Since the initial launch of Atmosphere™ in September 2020, we have listened to our dealers, integrating many of their requests into the 2.0 platform. Through our commitment to the continual evolution of the Atmosphere™ ecosystem, the technology avoids obsolescence, providing customers with the most advanced solution for audio processing, control, and delivery, and creating new business opportunities for technology integrators.”
Making Dreams Come True: Make-a-Wish Kid’s New Home Theater Anchored by a 110-Inch Zero Edge Pro Slate Screen
Screen Innovations (SI), a premier manufacturer and supplier of design-forward optical screen and shade materials, has always given back to its community through charitable donations. Its most recent, the contribution of a 110-inch, 16:9 Zero Edge Pro Slate acoustically transparent screen with LED kit for a custom theater installed in the home of a Make-a-Wish kid. An effort spearheaded by custom integration buying group ProSource, the soup-to-nuts theater features a wide variety of AV equipment from member companies including SI, as well as Origin Acoustics, Control4/SnapAV, Marantz, Sony Electronics, and others. Austin-based AV integrator Macauley Technologies donated its time and labor to complete the transformation of an existing bonus room into a full-fledge theater in five days.
New Release of D-Tools System Integrator (SI) Software Now Available
The SI v16 release offers numerous productivity and time-saving advancements across the application, primarily focused on providing expanded customization and flexibility, resulting in improved workflow for and between the sales, project management, and service teams. These new capabilities will help system integrators deliver a higher level of customer service while at the same time improving operational efficiency and bottom-line results.
Stable Wi-Fi Streams Entertainment Faster, Simplifies Control for New Homeowners
“A smart home is only as good as its network, and if the network is weak, everything else fails,” says Derek Flikkema, Senior Technology Advisor at SAV. “With an Access Networks solution managing the flow of audio, video, and data, there is no weak link. No matter how many devices are connected to the Internet, no matter how much bandwidth is being consumed, no matter how much content is being streamed to displays and speakers, the networking backbone of this house handles it all without a hitch.”
Screen Innovations (SI) Names Sales Force & Associates as Sales Rep for Florida
“Sales Force & Associates possesses all of the qualities we look for in a premier manufacturers’ rep of our full line of projection screens: a forward-thinking company with a great reputation, many years of experience, a solid network of high-quality integrators, and a commitment to serving the needs of the integration community,” says SI CEO Ryan Gustafson, “With the support of Sales Force & Associates we can broaden the awareness of SI solutions among both new and existing dealers in Florida, continuing to grow our presence in commercial environments and creating new sources of revenue for integrators.”
Visions of a Fully Connected Home
For many families working and schooling from home, 2020 wasn’t the ideal time to redo a space as essential as the kitchen or bathroom, noted Todd Tomalak, principal at JBREC, in the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting...
Zappiti Appoints Industry Veteran Pete Baker’s The BIG Corp — Baker International Group — as North American Business Manager for the Zappiti Brand
Zappiti, an award-winning manufacturer of 4K media players, continues to strengthen its presence in the marketplace with the recent appointment of industry veteran Pete Baker’s The BIG Corp as North American Business Manager for the Zappiti brand. As a leading executive with more than three decades of industry knowledge, vast experience in sales and marketing, and a deep understanding of the needs of home systems integrators, Baker draws from his strong business-building skills and passion for smart home technologies to develop and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships with dealers and distributors throughout the country.
Home Technology Association Launches ‘Mind Share’ Series of Thought-Leading Webinars
The HTA had its first dealer webinar last August in lieu of the planned in-person dealer event that was canceled due to the pandemic. “The feedback we received from both our certified integrators and supporting brands was extremely positive, with many asking for the HTA to create more leadership webinars. This led to two more in the last quarter of 2020, and our March 3rd, 2021 webinar “Pay Yourself What You’re Worth” was another hit,” says Josh Christian, CEO of HTA. “We are excited to help our members prosper with the topics we will consider this year. These are all topics of interest to our members and reflect the HTA’s push for integrators to work more cohesively with the architect, builder, and interior design trades.”
Always Plan for the Worst-Case Scenario
If we’ve learned anything in the past year of the pandemic, it’s that contingency planning is absolutely critical. Illustration: Imagezoo/Getty Images As the pandemic piledrove its way around the world, the word “pivot” buzzed through Zoom meetings as manufacturers,...
Church Expansion Inspires Addition of Professional Dante®-Based AtlasIED Audio System
Houses of worship are no different from showrooms in terms of their AV production needs, according to Michael Brown-Cestero, president of Embassy Holdings, a design firm specializing in advanced live and virtual communications systems.
AtlasIED Helps Alum Update Sound System of His Alma Mater
Large areas like sports stadiums require several strategically mounted speakers to deliver intelligible broadcasts and impactful music to every seat, Peyton explains, so he removed the three large, heavy, ill-performing speakers from the roof of the press box, replacing them with seven smaller yet more powerful AtlasIED speakers.
Putting the ‘Social’ Back in Social Media
Social media is like life. Develop your personality, build friendships, have realistic expectations, and engage for real success. Getty Images Two words that many an integrator loathes: social and media. But why? Usually, it’s because integrators are just too busy and...
Access Networks Introduces Cloud-Based Wireless Controller and Management Platform
ARCC, a cloud-based wireless controller solution by Access Networks, provides integrators streamlined and fully customizable deployments, remote access and control of clients’ networking systems, and an opportunity to leverage recurring revenue.
AtlasIED Launches Tech for Safer Schools Microsite to Provide School Administrators with Educational Resources, Checklists, and Tips to Deploy More Effective Communications Systems
New AtlasIED microsite provides a wealth of information to help technology decision-makers understand and implement improved audio and communications solutions in K-12 educational settings.
Access Networks Promotes Ben Jurow to Vice President of Sales
“I’m excited and honored to take on the role of Vice President of Sales where I can use my talents to develop strong working relationships with new and existing dealers, increase sales, and explore new business opportunities,” says Jurow. “I understand that networking can be a complex system to configure and install for some integrators, and as part of Access Networks’ mission will strive to smooth out and simplify the process, leading success for our integrator partners.”
New Design-Friendly Wall and Ceiling Mounts from Wall-Smart Debut During IBSx 2021
Home builders, architects, designers, integrators, and consumers will appreciate Wall-Smart’s new lineup of flush mounts that seamlessly & stylishly recess devices into walls and ceilings.
Debuting at IBSx 2021: Wall-Smart Seamlessly Blends Technology with Surroundings
Designed to recess voice assistants, tablets, touchscreens, light switches, security cameras, networking gear, and other devices flush with wall and ceiling surfaces, Wall-Smart mounts deliver aesthetically-friendly smart home tech-concealment solutions.
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.
Is It Time for an Image Revamp?
Marketing Tips on how to buff up the way clients and trade perceive you in 2021. Getty Images Have you ever visited a website, seen a “news” article from 10 years ago, and then bounced? Or perhaps you were told by someone you’re doing business with that they’d get...
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.
High-End Home Theater Dazzles Despite Dirty Electricity
Reference-grade Dolby Atmos home theater combats a problematic power grid thanks to Torus Power Isolation Transformers.
Zappiti Pro 4K HDR Media Player Honored by EISA as Best Home Theater Media Player, 2020-2021, in Two Categories
Rich interface, 32 TB of HDD storage, and 4K playback help Zappiti win Best Home Theater Media Player awards from the Expert Imaging and Sound Association.
Screen Innovations Delivers Manual Box Version of its Popular Nano Motorized Shade
New Nano Box Manual complements SI’s existing line of Nano motorized shades, providing integrators an opportunity to dress every window with matching cassettes.
Access Networks Bolsters Its Home Networking Lineup with Addition of Advanced Sophos Routers/Firewalls
New portfolio of Sophos routers provides integrators and end-users enterprise-grade firewall protection for any size or scope of home networking system.
“Leon Live”, A New Video Series by Leon, Debuts on Thursday, October 1st With an Exclusive Interview and Performance by Nashville Musician Devon Gilfillian
Looking to find new ways to stay connected in a time of canceled events and social distancing, Leon announced today the launch of a new video series called Leon Live.
Integrators Nationwide Applaud AtlasIED’s Atmosphere™ Digital Audio Platform
AtlasIED’s highly anticipated Atmosphere™ ecosystem is now shipping and commercial AV integrators are eager to capitalize on opportunities enabled by its streamlined deployment and simple, intuitive control.
New Torus Power AVR ELITE Complete Power Control and Isolation System to Be Showcased at CEDIA Expo 2020
AVR ELITE platform is more efficient and offers higher performance, plus remote configuration, monitoring, and control from any web browser.
Design UnCut Live Panel Sessions Connect Integrators and Designers at CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience
To incorporate today’s hottest technology and stunning design is both a challenge and a delicate balance. Nobody understands this better than those in the tech integration or design-build communities. For years, these two fundamentally different industries have tried...
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