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Network video feeds at 400mbps/800 mbps
Submitted by roberta on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 3:57pm
Hi Fellow CEDIA members:
MoCA took videos at CES2012 of new devices and products using MoCA 2.0 technology.
ESC2016
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 2:22pm
ESC2016 PDF Here
Please click here to view the ESC2016 PDF.
A robotic revolution?
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 3:53pm
A Robotic Revoluition?
We have all seen those science fiction movies set in the future where robots are smarter than humans and don’t need humanity to survive. But are we getting any closer to that vision?
Black Friday - Are you dead turkey yet again?
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:54am
It has become an annual ritual. Prices keep getting lower and Black Friday keeps getting pushed up. Walmart has announced that it will open store on Thanksgiving Day at 10 PM. The big-box and online retailers have dropped prices rock bottom that it has become hard for the ESCs to compete with them based on prices alone (This is not our goal in the first place).
Coming soon to a home near you
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 11/08/2011 - 1:52pm
Coming Soon to a Home Near You
I have talked about Apple TV and OTT in the past, but recently I have been surprised to see pre-theatrical releases available to rent on Apple TV. Some movies that are available are Melancholia and I Melt With You.
The state of the housing market, in my opinion
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:06pm
First a disclaimer, I am not an economist but a lowly engineer. I have been following the US economy closely since the recession first began in early 2008 when Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy and the credit markets froze. There are many reasons why the US economy is at a stall speed and cannot seem to take off and housing market is a big reason for it.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 26th through November 2nd
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Best Of October 26th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 12th through October 19th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 5th through October 12th
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Participants Needed for CEDIA – CEA Home Illumination Study
Submitted by agautam on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 9:47am
CEDIA is seeking ESCs to be a part of the CEDIA-CEA Home Illumination Study to measure lighting conditions in television viewing rooms. Data from the study wi
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 28th through October 5th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 21st through September 28th
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Who says CEDIA Education is the "Same old, same old"?
Submitted by jgardner on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:58am
Now that the dust has settled from a very exciting EXPO, I thought it would be good to do a little wrap-up on what was accomplished in the world of CEDIA University this year.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 14th through September 21st
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"Never Say Die!" - 10 Business Opportunities in a Rough Economy
Submitted by Erica.Shonkwiler on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:14pm
The US housing market statistics, consumer and federal debt data, and unemployment rates paint a bleak picture of the current economy that may be slow to improve. However, the 2011 CEDIA EXPO Keynote, Tim Costello, Chairman and CEO of Builder Homesite Inc. and New Home Technologies LLC.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 7th through September 14th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 24th through August 31st
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Smart Appliances: The Path to a Smart Grid Enabled Home
Submitted by jgardner on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:36pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 17th through August 24th
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Capitalize On Media Opportunites At CEDIA EXPO
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 12:06pm
As EXPO Exhibitors, you have access to a wide range of media outlets, both consumer and trade, to get your name recognized and on their radar. We've diligently worked to have them attend the show. All you have to do is make your brand stand out, build the relationship and reap the benefits!
Get Ready for the “Internet of Things”…
Submitted by jgardner on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 1:49pm
When the original scheme for IP addresses on the internet (IPV4) was put in place, everyone was pretty sure it would be a long time before we would need more than 4.3 billion of them. In fact, several years later in 1990 out of the hundreds of millions of homes in the developed world, very few had internet connections. But now, over half of those ho
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 10th through August 17th
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Exhibitor Lounge Open During Set-Up and Show Hours
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 10:13am
Need a break from setting up your booth space or from the hustle and bustle of the show floor?
Early Access for Volunteers On Show Floor
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 10:04am
CEDIA functions as an association with the assistance of approximately 300 volunteers, mainly residential electronic systems contractors, i.e. your customers. These individuals are involved in every aspect of the association, particularly EXPO, teaching, coordinating, and helping put on the show.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 3rd through August 10th
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CEDIA Education reaches out to the next generation of industry professionals
Submitted by jgardner on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 9:28am
One of CEDIA's most important missions is the training and certification of professionals within our industry. We are now starting to see more hiring (46% of companies say they will hire an average of 2 people next year), and in many cases these are entry-level technician positions that are being created. So, where is this next generation of
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 27th through August 3rd
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FREE TO ALL: Comparison of Cloud Based Media Services Webinar
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/02/2011 - 12:23pm
Comparison of Cloud Based Media Services
HiddenWires Offers Dedicated EXPO News Section
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 5:42pm
HiddenWires, Europe’s leading trade publication for the home automation industry, is again providing their services for FREE and producing a dedicated online page for EXPO-related news. If you would like your news to reach our international audience, please email your release to news2@hiddenwires.co.uk
Press Kit Delivery
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 5:41pm
CEDIA has moved to an all-electronic press room. Please supply press kits via USB flash drive or CD, or make your press kit available before, during and after the show in the Virtual Press Office. Hard copy press kits will not be accepted.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 20th through July 27th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 13th through July 20th
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Home Health Technology and You...in 60 minutes or less
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/14/2011 - 1:09pm
Live e-Learning Instructor-Led Webinars
July 26, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. EDT
System Integration & Control: Is the glass half full or half empty?
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 12:23pm
Recently, there has been a flurry of activities and rumors surrounding home automation in the consumer electronics industry. Google has announced its Android@home ecosystem controlling anything from light switches to washing machines. In fact, it probably wants to convert every electrical device at home into an IP device.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 6th through July 13th
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Advertising & PR Opportunities for Exhibitors
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 12:28pm
Maximize your CEDIA EXPO ROI by taking full advantage of the marketing, public relations, and advertising opportunities available to exhibitors.
Shipping Information
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 12:12pm
With EXPO right around the corner, you need to start thinking about your shipment for EXPO.
Update Your Show Directory Listing Today
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 12:10pm
Deadline: July 22, 2011, 12 p.m. (noon) ET
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 29th through July 6th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:41am
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Weekly Tip: Sifting Through the Mess: Using Social Networks the Right Way
Submitted by kglass141 on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:12am
Marketing no longer can be perceived as a “one-way street”—it’s crucial that you have a “voice” and actively participate in the conversations taking place about your company and its industry.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 22nd through June 29th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 12:56pm
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Getting The Best Out Of Your Salespeople: A Rant
Submitted by LDistad on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 11:28am
Reposted with permission from RavePubs
Google Pulls Plug on PowerMeter
Submitted by Steven Castle on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 11:10am
Reposted with permission from Electronic House
Am I Getting Too Old for This?
Submitted by JSciacca627 on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 11:00am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 15th through June 22nd
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Week 4 (Last): Cutting the cord
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 10:53am
For the last three weeks, I have been trying to document my life without cable. There were many highs and lows during this period.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 8th through June 15th
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- CEDIA Volunteers Debate Old School and New School Business Techniques on Twitter
- Get Your News Featured on CEDIA's Website
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Home Technology Alliance (HTA)
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 4:48pm
The Home Technology Alliance (HTA) is a partnership between CEDIA and the NAHB that was formed to position the housing industry to effectively meet the growing consumer demand for home technology a
Weekly Tip: How to Get Your Story Out There
Submitted by SMoody7966 on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 12:00pm
The company my fiancée works for is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and given the pretty impressive resume this construction company has built over the years, she and I were discussing ways to bring attention to this milestone.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 1st through June 8th
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Week 2 & 3: Cutting the cord
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 3:11pm
So, it has been a while since I wrote about my experience on going OTT (Over-the-top) but the incessant calls of Comcast and AT&T haven’t stopped, begging me to sign up for their new promotion. So, how has it been so far? Last week, I focused on cost-benefits of going over the OTT.
Host an Event in Your Booth During Pre- or Post-Show Hours
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 10:36am
Planning to host an event on the show floor within your booth space either before or after show hours? If so, please complete the Pre/Post-Show Hours Events and Meetings Form and either fax to 317-735-4012 or email to Ashley Sorenson.
FREE Tradeshow Admission for Your Dealers and Representatives
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 10:19am
Deadline: September 1, 2011, 5 p.m. PDT
Exhibitor Registration NOW OPEN
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 10:16am
Register Online BEFORE September 2, 2011, 5 p.m. PDT
Hotel Availability In Downtown Indianapolis
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:31am
Have you booked your hotel rooms for CEDIA EXPO 2011? Are you looking for a great hotel option in Indianapolis while monitoring your budget? Check out these hotel properties located in downtown Indianapolis.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 25th through June 1st
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 11:04am
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Call for Participants: CEA/CEDIA CEB-28: A/V Distribution Over Existing Cables
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 10:19am
This is a call for participants for CEA/CEDIA Residential Systems Working Group: Home Theater Video Design. The Working Group is creating a new bulletin aimed at educating the electronic systems designers and installers on how to utilize existing wiring infrastructure in a consumer’s home and to distribu
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 18th through May 25th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 2:30pm
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Why is Selling a Luxury AV Lifestyle So Hard?
Submitted by JSciacca627 on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 11:58am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 11th through May 18th
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Tools to Help Promote Your Booth at EXPO
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:02pm
CEDIA offers many opportunities to get your company’s name in front of thousands of decision-makers at CEDIA EXPO. CEDIA EXPO provides exhibitors with multiple ways to encourage dealers to attend the show and visit your booth.
List Your Company As a Green Exhibitor
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:49am
Deadline: July 22, 2011, 12:00 (noon) p.m. EST
Week 1: Cutting the cord
Submitted by agautam on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 12:01pm
As stated last week, I have embarked on a journey without cable but those damn cable 
guys keep sending me their promotional offers.
Update Your Show Directory Listing
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 10:37am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 4th through May 11th
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Experiment: Cutting the cord
Submitted by agautam on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 10:19am
Recently I moved to a new apartment and made a difficult but not a surprising decision.
Weekly Tip: Looking Forward to CEDIA EXPO 2011 in Indianapolis
Submitted by SRodgers8885 on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:01pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 27th through May 4th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 20th through April 27th
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- Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Deadlines Approaching
- Free Virtual Expo: May 25, 2010, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
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Weekly Tip: It's ALL About Growth & Peace of Mind
Submitted by Frank White on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 9:45am
For many attempting to do business the same way they used to is yielding second-rate results. When was the last time you addressed and reworked your business plan or more precisely your revenue plan?
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 13th through April 20th
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Increase Your Leads Before EXPO: Upgrade Your MYS Listing
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:52pm
Did you know that exhibitors who upgraded to the Starter Package for EXPO 2010 had 3x the number of company views and 2x the number of sales leads over those companies with just a basic listing? Fully Wired Featured Exhibitors had 4x the number of company views and 3x the number of sales leads – proving the theory that advertising levels directly impact the average activity
Schedule Your Press Conference Today!
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:47pm
Make sure the press hears what is going on with your company at this year’s CEDIA EXPO. Schedule your press conference today. CEDIA EXPO exhibitors may schedule press conferences on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who Will Take Home Top Honors at this Year's Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Banquet?
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:44pm
Get a jump start on your entries for Product Hall of Fame, Best New Product and Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation today. The deadline for submitting entries to the Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards is Friday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific.
Educate Dealers On Your Products: MPT Still Available
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:41pm
Registration System Deadline: May 13, 2011
Show Directory Deadline: July 1, 2011
CEDIA EXPO 2012 Selection Requirements
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:08pm
CEDIA EXPO 2012 Booth Selection webinars will begin May 2, 2011. Please click here to view your scheduled date and time.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 6th through April 13th
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Weekly Tip: Top 10 Rules of Twitter Etiquette
Submitted by csterns1120 on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 11:41am
I believe we all have an obligation to give back. That’s why I’m involved with both the CEDIA Professional Services Action Team and CEA’s Home Audio Division Board. When helping these organizations, naturally I migrate to the marketing and promotional tasks. It’s no surprise that both groups are using social media as part of their awareness campaigns.
Solar panel Installation costs tumbling down
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 1:24pm
Analysts and industry executives have predicted that cost of generating electricity from solar will match coal fueled plants in the
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 30th through April 6th
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Weekly Tip: Are Your Newsletters Really Newsletters?
Submitted by Joel.Rosenblatt on Thu, 03/31/2011 - 9:20am
I’m endlessly fascinated that the majority of manufacturers’ and ESPs (Electronic System Professionals’) newsletters are more internally directed than written with their target audience in mind. Take a hard look at the ones you’ve created or received.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 23rd through March 30th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 16th through March 23rd
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Weekly Tip: Are You Ready for Mobile Device Integration in Residential Systems?
Submitted by Antcliff on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 9:30am
By now everyone's dealt with this scenario; the homeowner and their family have a bunch of mobile devices they use daily. As ESC's you need to embrace these products and be sure that your selling proposition, product offering and system design specs are ready.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 9th through March 16th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 2nd through March 9th
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Plan Now for Your 2012 Booth Selection
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 3:53pm
We are excited to finally release information for your CEDIA EXPO 2012 booth selection!
Love is in the air
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 3:46pm
So it looks like Apple is hell-bent on world domination or to put it more politely getting closer to the living room. When Apple announced AirPlay last year, it listed Denon, JBL, B&W and Marantz as partners. Another partner that Apple had kept mum about is BridgeCo.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 23rd through March 2nd
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Thunderbolt strikes back
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 5:43pm
Apple announced last week that its latest Macbook Pro will have the newest thunderbolt interface. A single Thunderbolt port developed by Intel supports a daisy chain netw
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 16th through February 23rd
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Weekly Tip: Three Cost-Effective (read: FREE!) PR Tools
Submitted by SMoody7966 on Thu, 02/17/2011 - 11:58am
Bill Gates is believed to have said, “If I was down to my last dollar, I’d spend it on public relations.” It’s no secret that public relations is one of the most effective tools in building awareness for your company, regardless of its size or service and product offerin
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 9th through February 16th
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Enter Your Products for the Manufacturers' Excellence or Attendees' Choice Awards
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:57pm
Compete for top honors in the Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards competition. Categories include Best New Product, Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation, and Product Hall of Fame. Plus, enter your product in the Attendees’ Choice Awards competition, which will recognize the top product at CEDIA EXPO as voted on by attendees!
Exhibiting "Sustainable Lifestyle" Products?
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:39pm
Will your company be exhibiting “sustainable lifestyle” products at CEDIA EXPO 2011? If so, CEDIA wants to advertise your company as a Green Exhibitor for FREE!
Exhibitor Site Visit: Come See the "Bigger and Better" Indianapolis
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:29pm
We are cordially inviting you to join us on April 19-20, 2011 (Tuesday-Wednesday) in Indianapolis, IN for an exhibitor site visit.
Maximize Your EXPOsure: Be a Sponsor!
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:25pm
Drive traffic to your booth space by taking advantage of our CEDIA EXPO Sponsorships.
Market to Attendees in Print or Online with Map Your Show (MYS)
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 4:12pm
Looking to expand your marketing message either in print or online? We’ve got you covered!
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 3rd through February 9th
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Weekly Tip: Gut Instincts are not always good for your marketing
Submitted by eclipsem on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:44pm
A few years ago you may have had a pretty good gut feeling for your market. Most of your sales came from people in your local area who found you through referrals. Those times were abundant and you didn’t need much more than good intuition to get ahead.
Opportunities in the Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) market
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 5:03pm
Solar panel installation in residential market has grown considerably since “The Great Recession”, thanks due to tax credits, government rebates and falling costs of silicon. One area in which ESCs can take advantage of this new opportunity is through Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).
Weekly Tip: QR Codes Using the Cell Phone to Boost Your Sales
Submitted by csterns1120 on Wed, 01/26/2011 - 3:44pm
QR stands for Quick Response code. You’ve seen them. It looks like a pixilated bar code and it appears on just about everything from magazine ads to posters, to the front of business doors or on the sides of trucks. They are read from the bar code scanner from any smartphone.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 19th through January 26th
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Recruitment call: Wireless Security best practices
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 10:09am
Are you interested in wireless security? Does switching, IP addresses, WEP excite you? CEDIA is recruiting volunteers for writing a best practices document on wireless security for ESCs to cope up with increasingly connected devices and risks associated it.
High-Profile Sponsorships Guaranteed to Increase Exposure
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 6:11pm
Looking for more ways to increase your company's exposure at EXPO? CEDIA still has high-profile sponsorships, including some spots within the Future Technology Pavilion, available for you to purchase and earn additional priority points!
Take Advantage of the CEDIA EXPO 2011 Mobile App
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 1:11pm
Payment Reminder: Initial 25% deposit due January 28
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:56pm
Your first booth payment, 25% of your total invoice, for CEDIA EXPO 2011 is due this Friday, January 28, 2011. Click here for a credit card payment form.
Weekly Tip: Basics of Advertising in the Consumer Electronic Industry
Submitted by kglass141 on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 4:11pm
At Marketing Matters, we believe it’s very important for a company to have a mix of different tactics within a communication strategy. No one tool can provide every solution. One very important segment of any company’s communication mix should be advertising.
Book Hotel Accommodations at University Place
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 3:44pm
Check out this 4 Star, 4 Diamond Award-winning downtown property with the fastest internet in town! All rooms at the recently renovated University Place Hotel offer chic décor, 32” flat p
Manufacturer Product Training Upcoming Deadline!
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 1:29pm
Make your time at CEDIA EXPO 2011 more valuable by offering Manufacturer Product Training (MPT). Last year, MPT received over 3,800 registrations from CEDIA EXPO attendees!
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 12th through January 20th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 5th through January 12th
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Follow the CEDIA Technology Council at CES 2011
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 2:51pm
Be sure to follow CEDIA on Twitter and Crosspoint for the latest CES 2011 News and Updates. The CEDIA Technology Council will be reporting straight from the show floor, Jan 5th to 8th 2011, with all of the future and emerging trends at your fingertips.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 29th through January 5th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 2:34pm
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FCC passes Net Neutrality law
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 4:32pm
It has been covered all over the news today that FCC has passed the Net Neutrality law. So what does this exactly mean, it simply means that companies like AT&T and Comcast cannot block or slow content from the web delivered to homes and small businesses.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 15th through December 22nd
Submitted by Best Of on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 4:19pm
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Weekly Tip: Money for Nothing
Submitted by eclipsem on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 11:27am
Like Dire Straights, you can get money for nothing…. although maybe not your chicks for free. Many manufacturers, while cutting back, are still offering co-op programs based on purchase made throughout the year. Some points programs will expire come December 31, so check with your supplier, distributor and/or rep firm today to see if you have any benefits accumulated.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 8th through December 15th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 1:11pm
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HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence Whitepaper (NEW)
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 12:12pm
Reserve Manufacturer Product Training Classes
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 1:50pm
Offer product training at EXPO 2011 and make your product the "next BIG thing"!
Broaden Your Market Base: Become a Sponsor!
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 1:30pm
Purchase a sponsorship for CEDIA EXPO 2011 and earn priority points! CEDIA has again partnered with Core-Apps to provide the “Follow Me” smartphone application for our EXPO attendees and exhibitors. Over 10,500 people downloaded the CEDIA EXPO 2010 application for use before, during, and after th
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 1st through December 8th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 2:19pm
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Make 2011 Your Year to Shine
Submitted by Ashley.Sorenson on Tue, 12/07/2010 - 10:55am
For EXPO 2011, CEDIA is bringing back the ever popular interactive online floor plan to showcase exhibitors and their products and services. In 2010, there were nearly 88,000 company searches w
Weekly Tip: Generating Sales Leads in the Custom Installation Industry
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Mon, 12/06/2010 - 10:03am
In this industry (as in most industries), it's all about being profitable. One of the biggest parts of making money is finding the right person to sell it to. Generating sales leads is an on-going process, and at times can be a bit frustrating if you're not marketing your business right.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 24th through December 1st
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:28pm
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CEDIA Tech Panel Participant "GrandCare" Spotlights on CNN
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 11/19/2010 - 2:39pm
Sensors monitor older people at home BY: John D. Sutter CNN
Weekly Tip: 10 Effective Strategies to Get Your Brochure into the Hands of Your Potential Customer
Submitted by eclipsem on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 3:26pm
Even the best-designed brochure is basically useless when it sits untouched in your warehouse. Your goal is to get your literature into perspective customer’s hands. The longer you wait to distribute it, the longer it will take you to close a sale.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 10th through November 17th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 12:58pm
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The Market for Solar in the U.S.
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 11:59am
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
Solar is getting big, big, bigger. But how big is it, really, in the United States?
Who Salted My Game?
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 11:30am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Hacked Kinect Brings Us One Step Closer To Minority Report
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 10:53am
Check out this new video that I just found on Kotaku showing a hacked Microsoft Kinect being used almost like a touch screen hands free.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 3rd through November 10th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 12:28pm
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New Internet Video Says Electronics "Designed for the Dump"
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:56am
Reposted with permission from Electronic House
CEDIA Helps ESCs Train Industry Partners
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:51am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Technology & Business Summit November 2010
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:47am
To download the registration form please click here
Three Ways the iPad Can Boost Your Sales
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 2:42pm
Here is an interesting article found on salespop.com, regarding the implementa
A Step toward Holographic Videoconferencing.
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 12:23pm
Reposted from Technology Review.
NEW VIDEO: 3D Holograms Invade the Fourth Dimension
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 3:08pm
Check out this new video in the A/V Library by clicking here.
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Weekly Tip: 10 Tips for Writing Your Next Press Release
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 10:55am
Despite what some PR experts, gurus, mavens, rock stars or ninjas may tell you, the press release is not dead. In fact, the press release is more alive than ever, but what has suffered a (fortunate) passing, is the press release’s form and function.
My Journey to Cut the Cable Cord
Submitted by juliejacobson on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 1:04pm
Reposted with permission from Electronic House
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 27th through November 3rd
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 12:14pm
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Understanding Google TV (Webinar) Free for Everyone
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 9:40am
November 22nd, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM EST
Google TV is a new platform enabling connected TV which is hitting the market now. This 1-hour webinar will discuss what Google TV is and how it works. This course will also cover where Google TV and the concept of a connected TV will go in the next few years.
Manufacturers warn of a TV glut
Submitted by agautam on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 10:40am
TVs are about to get cheaper. Major manufacturers from Sony to Samsung have warned of a price war this holiday season due to glut of inventory. The excess inventory was built up after the recession as manufacturers expected the demand to improve. Analysts have stated that prices may fall up to 25 percent in 2010 as consumers aren't willing to pay premium for higher-quality sets.
Weekly Tip: Where Did The Accountant Go?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 9:34am
In the old days, when I walked five miles to school in the snow, my grandfather’s company had a room full of bookkeepers and one accountant - a feared and powerful man. He supervised many employees, all with hunched backs, green eye shades, and rows of sharpened pencils.
Preparing for an Energy Efficient Future: Stay Ahead of the Curve
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 12:29pm
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
Can We Save the Custom Install Business?
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 12:26pm
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 20th through October 27th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 12:14pm
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The ESPA Initiative is Off and Running....Now What?
Submitted by jgardner on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 11:35am
If you have been in the industry the last few years you have been hearing about ESPA, the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance. You may have noticed your old CEDIA Installer I Certification was changed to ESTII. Or you may have looked into getting certified and found that the certification structure has
Weekly Tip Effective Marketing Strategies
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 2:33pm
Most likely you’re revising your marketing strategy to survive in this economy. Creating an effective plan is relatively easy if you break it down into manageable sections. To get started, schedule one day you and others in your company can conduct an intense working session.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 13th through October 20th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 3:06pm
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The Lawn Care of Custom Installation
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 2:00pm
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
How Well Are Your Favorite Electronics Brands Recycling?
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 1:54pm
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
How are TV, computer and printer companies doing on their electronics recycling programs?
Inside the CEDIA Tech Panels
Submitted by Michael.Heiss on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 1:48pm
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
CEDIA Training Focuses on Lighting Control, HDMI, and More
Submitted by Olivia.Sellke on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 4:13pm
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
CEDIA EXPO 2010 may have come and gone but there are still many CEDIA University training opportunities remaining for 2010, including a lighting control training package at the d.a.v.i.d. llc Training Facility and an HDMI Boot Camp, held on the east and west coasts.
Why a Thriving Energy Efficiency Market is Here to Stay
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 4:04pm
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 8th through October 13th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 3:50pm
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AppleTV/GoogleTV: The Glass is Half Full
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 1:53pm
I was able to test drive the new Apple TV and was not surprised to see how much I liked it, or how easy it was to set up. The product's potential, while limited in its current offerings (streaming video, Netflix, internet radio and photo sharing), seems near unlimited.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 29th through October 7th
Submitted by Best Of on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 12:56pm
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Cisco Announces Umi Today - History in the Making?
Submitted by Rich Green on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 11:14am
Home Telepresence has been on CEDIA's radar for years now. We all knew it was coming and that it would change the lives of many families. Well, it's here, or will be in about 30 days.
Some Consumers Will Pay for Energy Management, Report Says
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 11:50am
Reposted with permission from Green Tech Advocates
iPad: Ultimate Controller or Tool of the Devil? Let's Discuss
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 9:19am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Energy Consumption – Gridlock on the False Peak
Submitted by TSprague416 on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 9:02am
Much has been written on how smart grid technology and how home energy monitoring can potentially help save consumers money on their energy bills. Years ago, I worked for a corporation that actually implemented this theory into practice and I was able to see firsthand how the system worked.
Bendable Displays
Submitted by TSprague416 on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 3:38pm
If you attended CEDIA Expo in Atlanta, hopefully you saw the bendable video display at the Future Technology Pavillion (Nice work Dave Pedigo!). A company called NanoLumens was showing a 152" display capable of bending on both axes with a curve radius of about 30 inches.
Weekly Tip: Is This You?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 11:10am
We've seen it happen a hundred times: a great technician, programmer, or engineer has a bright idea for a product or service for the custom electronics industry, develops a business plan, secures some financing and backing from a bunch of friends and family…er, I mean supporters.
Visit CEDIA's Government Affairs Station at EXPO
Submitted by dreaman on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 4:40pm
Visit CEDIA’s Government Affairs Station at EXPO
Weekly Tip: Trade Show Tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 11:09am
By Leslie Stevens, Eclipse Marketing
Trade Shows Provide Opportunities To Generate Leads
Loyalty: That and a Buck Gets You Some Gum
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:34am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Green Home Designers Embrace Home Control Systems
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:32am
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 8th through September 15th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:22am
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New Panelist Added to The Future of Entertainment Panel
Submitted by Olivia.Sellke on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:05am
CEDIA Technology Council is proud to announce a new panelist for the Future of Entertainment Panel session at CEDIA EXPO.
Factors for choosing solar panels in residential applications
Submitted by agautam on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 3:32pm
Be sure to consider these factors, when choosing to install solar panels for a solar power system:
Weekly Tip: Use Your Client's Budget Concerns To Raise The Bar
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 8:43am
by Sam Cavitt, Paradise Theater
Confusion or Fusion
Submitted by SCavitt273 on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:50am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Private theaters boasting stunning interiors and exceptional performance can be realized with planning, cooperation, and collaboration. Unfortunately this does not always come easily or naturally.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 1st through September 8th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:37am
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Partnering with Energy Auditors
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:36am
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
CEDIA Offers Mgmt Conf Limited-Time Discount
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:30am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Weekly Tip: Tips on How to Launch a New Product
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 9:09am
By Scott Moody, Marketing Matters
This is always an exciting time of year at our agency as our team amps up for CEDIA EXPO 2010. Catalogs, booth design, email blasts, promo goods, ads, shipping and receiving, press releases, etc. --you name it, we're doing it.
CEDIA Workshop: Intensive HDMI Boot Camp
Submitted by dpedigo on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 8:39am
It’s clear: HDMI technology is ubiquitous in today’s marketplace and it offers a fantastic single-cable solution for connecting consumer products together, but challenges still exist when implementing custom whole-home distributed video systems.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 25th through September 1st
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:52am
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Finally Earn That THX Tattoo You Gave Yourself
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:36am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
I recently changed my cell phone's incoming message alert to a sonar ping. ("Give me a ping, Vasili. One ping only, please..." And, yest it has already become as irritating as you might think.) So, last night I received a "Piiiing!" at about 11:00 p.m., with some information that was just too good not to share...
Green Cloud or No Cloud?
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:24am
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates.
Some energy monitoring services becoming available will route information about a home's energy use, and offer energy-saving suggestions and recommendations, through the "cloud," meaning it's all on the Internet.
Weekly Tip: Do You Know About the HIRE Act?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 10:56am
By Leslie Shiner, The Shiner Group
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 18th through August 25th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:21am
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Rebates for Energy Management?
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:55am
Reposted with permission from GreenTech Advocates
The Reverse Psychology of Billing
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:47am
Reposted with the permission of Residential Systems
From Sharp Minds, Comes a Lame Problem
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 10:44am
Reposted with the permission of Residential Systems
Weekly Tip: Use Sample Documentation to SELL
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 1:33pm
By Ryan Brown, Vice President Media Environment Design
Build Trust by Going GreenTech
Submitted by scastle2243 on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 8:43am
Submitted with permission from GreenTech Advocates.
You have a great company, right? Or at least that’s the plan. You pride yourself on service and customer satisfaction, because you know that’s what builds a truly prosperous brand over the long term.
Is The Valley Behind Us? Housing Starts Statistics
Submitted by dpedigo on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 8:37am
Now that we are solidly beyond the half-way mark of 2010, I decided to go through the housing start numbers over the last 5 years. This data, based on quarterly data provided by the US Census bureau shows that we are making a slow, but measurable increase in the number of housing starts in the US (see figure 1).
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 11th through August 18th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:48am
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Weekly Tip: Email Marketing Tips: a Guide to Email Marketing Campaigns for Small Businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 4:37pm
By Coleen Sterns Leith, President of Marketing Matters
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 4th through August 11th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 10:42am
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Is Wireless HD Closer to Primetime?
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 5:31pm
There’s been a lot of talk since the housing bubble burst a few years ago about the need to embrace retrofit technologies in the CEDIA industry.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 28th through August 4th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 11:31am
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MSN to Home Theaters: You're a Stupid Waste
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 11:31am
Reposted with permission from Residential Systems
Sustainability Resources Document
Submitted by Erica.Shonkwiler on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 3:49pm
CEDIA Launches New Resources for Members’ Sustainable Lifestyles Projects
Gorilla coming soon to a home near you!
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 2:27pm
I heard on the news yesterday that Corning Inc. is resurrecting their Gorilla glass from 1962. It failed to find commercial use in the 1960s but the latest trend in TVs is sure to put it out of doldrums. The trend I am talking about is frame-less TVs which can be mistaken for a glass artwork on a wall.
What are we doing wrong?
Submitted by Ken.Erdmann on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 10:10am
An on-line article on msnbc.com this week called "8 Most Overrated Home Projects" calls the value of what we do into question. The author lists what she considers the most wasteful overrated home improvement projects. The list?
Weekly Tip: Own Your Numbers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 10:40am
By Leslie Shiner, The Shiner Group- CEDIA Professional Service Member
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 21st through July 28th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:53am
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OTT (Over the top) taking over?
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:36am
Recently I have been thinking of getting an inexpensive OTT (over the top) device and disconnecting my cable service. Now most of you would say, why on earth I would do that, and there is not enough content on it to justify disconnecting the cable.
What's next in home health?
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 11:04am
There has been a lot of buzz recently regarding the nascent industry of digital or home health. As the demographics of the USA justifies, this industry is about to take-off. Millions of baby-boomers are about to retire and many of them need easy and affordable access to health care systems.
Wireless 3D High-Def video
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 3:19pm
Amimon, the technology behind WHDI, has demonstrated the capability of transmitting 3D high-definition video using the WHDI protocol. WHDI uses a 5 Ghz frequency band to transmit content wirelessly. In a demonstration, the company transmitted 1080P 3D video with a frame rate of 24 fps.
This Just In! DRM Buster FAQ: What It Means For You
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 2:47pm
Well if you were ever wondering if ripping a copy of that DVD you just bought or even jail breaking your iphone was illegal...think again.
Sony Working On New Laser That Might Replace Blu-ray?
Submitted by TSprague416 on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 1:38pm
Dealerscope posted the above headline on its website Friday. I clicked through a few links and found the following article on examiner.com. Blu-Violet Ray? I thought we were getting ready to move past content on disk but if money is still being used for R&D maybe we aren't as close as we think (or hope).
Outsourcing
Submitted by eclipsem on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 6:54pm
Are you outsouring more or less in this economy? What type of services are you using more or less of?
Weekly Tip: Good Reasons to Start a Blog
Submitted by eclipsem on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 2:08pm
By Leslie Stevens, Eclipse Marketing - CEDIA Professional Service Member
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 14th through July 21st
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 11:41am
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Manufacturers: Help Me Help You!
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 9:40am
You all know the drill: the manufacturer’s rep comes around to have The Talk (which is only slightly less awkward than “the talk” your dad tried to have with you). Invariably, it goes something like this:
CEDIA Adds New Features for EXPO
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 9:37am
During EXPO 2010 this fall, CEDIA plans to showcase emerging trends in home entertainment, sustainability, and digital home health in its first Future Technology Pavilion. CEDIA’s early-bird deadline to register for EXPO this year is July 30.
The Three Most Beautiful Words
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 9:33am
Today finds me flying back from San Diego after attending my grandfather’s funeral.
Gamer's "dream come true"
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 4:12pm
Sony has filed two recent patent apps, titled "Stereoscopic Screen Sharing Method and Apparatus Patent" and "3D Shutter Glasses with Mode Switching Based on Orientation to Display Device" which let two individual players see different information on the same screen using stereoscopic 3D technology.
Tech Council webinar: WHDI - The New Standard for Wireless HDTV Throughout the Home
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 9:21am
Dimming LED Lamps White Paper Recruitment Call for Volunteers
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 2:22pm
CEDIA is recruiting subject matter experts (SMEs ) for content and to develop a white paper on “Dimming LED Lamps” . The white paper will discuss techniques and solutions for dimming LEDs in residential applications. Please contact Anand Gautam at agautam@cedia.org for more information.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 7th through July 14th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:00am
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Q&A: Selling to Retrofit
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 9:40am
Q&A: Selling to Retrofit
Republished with permission from GreenTech Advocates
Making 3D Movies Less Sucky
Submitted by John Sciacca on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 1:48pm
Reference: Residential Systems
Let’s get it out there: A lot of things about the 3D movie-watching experience just plain suck.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 30th through July 7th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 11:02am
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Tech Council: HDMI 1.4 Update - New Features and how it can help your business
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 10:35am
What’s new in HDMI 1.4a? How can your business benefit from the recent release of the HDMI Specification? What are the features that manufacturers are adopting? Hear from the president of HDMI Licensing, LLC, on the new features including the HDMI Ethernet Channel, Audio Return Channel and 3D.
Five Rules for Readability
Submitted by csterns1120 on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 9:06am
Coleen Sterns, Marketing Matters - CEDIA Professional Service Member
Five Rules for Readability
Tom Sant, author of Persuasive Business Proposals, shared five rules for making anything you write more readable. Microsoft Word can automatically tell you if you’ve met four of the rules: short sentences (average 17 words or less); short words (average five characters or less); 10th grade reading level or lower; and less than 10% passive voice. I’ve been writing for years and never knew about the “Readability Statistics” tool in Word. The fifth rule is no fluff, guff, geek or weasel words in your writing.
Register for this year's Tech Panels featured at CEDIA EXPO 2010
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 9:48am
CEDIA’s Technology Council is back with four powerful panel sessions that will elaborate on the technology and products featured in the Future Technology Pavilion. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss these technologies with expert panelists.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 23rd through June 30th
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 3:46pm
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That's What She Said
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 2:34pm
For just under the last two weeks I have been teaching at the CEDIA Asia-Pacific EXPO and New Zealand regional event. To my great fortune, there were several very knowledgeable folks discussing 3D. Several things became very clear regarding 3D (in a field that is still working out a lot of kinks).
How to Handle Negative Press
Submitted by SMoody7966 on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 9:03am
How to Handle Negative Press
By Scott Moody, Director of Public Relations at Marketing Matters
iPad: I Love You. Just Don't Put Me Out of Business!
Submitted by John Sciacca on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 11:39am
Reference: Residential Systems
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 16th through June 23rd
Submitted by Best Of on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 10:08am
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E3: Day 3 West Hall and Conclusion
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 9:33pm
Welcome back to the third and final day of E3 (for me that is)
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 9th through June 16th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 12:54pm
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E3: Day 2 South Hall Exhibits
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 11:08pm
Welcome back to the second day of the E3 EXPO!
E3 Live Press Coverage
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 12:33pm
For live press coverage on the E3 show: please click here
List of Press Conferences and Times
E3: Day 1 Badge Pick-up and Registration
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 4:13pm
Greetings from Sunny Los Angeles!
FCC’s AllVid specification to disrupt the set-top box business
Submitted by agautam on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 2:29pm
FCC is taking aim at set-top boxes again after a failed attempt at CableCARD.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of June 2nd through June 9th
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Control the Middle for GreenTech Success
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 9:31am
REFERENCE: Green Tech Advocates
Let’s face it: Few people really want to be green. More might want to save energy, but only if it saves them money and only if it’s not too difficult.
So how do we get them to buy green home technologies like energy management systems?
We do what Raff Cody does.
Wait. You don’t know who Raff is? Raff is the main character in a novel called Anthill, but the naturalist E.O. Wilson.
Raff is a naturalist who has fallen in love with a tract of natural habitat where he studies ant colony behavior, hence the book title. But the tract is going to be sold and developed, so Raff takes his rich uncle’s offer to study law, and upon graduation goes to work as the legal counsel for the developer. As such, Raff finds a way for the developer to put homes on the land, while preserving much of the tract in its natural state.
“Raff lived by three maxims,” Wilson writes. “Fortune favors the prepared mind. People follow someone who knows where he’s going. And control the middle, because that’s where the extremes eventually have to meet.”
Control the middle is also what sellers and marketers of green technology and energy management systems must do. We can’t sell energy management systems as naturalists or environmentalists insistent upon saving the earth. It’s just not going to happen—unless there’s irrefutable proof linking our energy consumption to global warming. (And as long as there are partisan politics and cable TV, the irrefutable proof part is refutable as well.)
So like Raff, we must come to the mature and objective conclusion that we should meet the “opposition” in the middle. And once we decide to do that, we need to control the middle.
That means this:
Forget the environment. Energy management systems can help you save money on your electricity and on your heating bills. And electricity is bound to get more expensive as demand grows and supply dwindles. This is a primary reason why we need energy efficiency.
No, being energy-efficient isn’t a chore. You can have an energy management system that automatically sets the temperature in various parts of your house, according to your preferences, so you won’t forget and leave the air conditioner on unnecessarily. And, you can have it start up and cool your home before you get home!
You can also have a system that automatically shuts off lights and cuts power to some electronics so they don’t continue to suck vampire power when no longer in use. How cool is that?
You can have a system that helps you conserve water and lower your water bills by collecting rainwater to use in your landscaping and gardens. (See 3 Water-Saving Homes.)
And again, the only finger you have to lift is to touch a button on your smart phone.
While you’re doing this, you’re actually helping your country to be more energy independent, because you’re cutting your oil or gas heating costs and using less electricity from power plants fueled by oil or other fossil fuels. So being energy-efficient is also patriotic. Or, as New York Timescolumnist Thomas Friedman says in his book, Hot, Flat and Crowded, “Green is the new red, white and blue.”
That, folks, is controlling the middle. Control the middle in this market, and you can sell green home technologies and energy management systems. The middle makes more sense to more people.
Only we need real people, not just a fictional character, to do it. If we don’t control the middle, a lucrative market for green home technologies and energy management systems will remain but a fiction as well.
iPhone 4
Submitted by agautam on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 10:28am
Apple announced iPhone 4 and the new operating system for it during the annual developer's conference (WWDC). It will go on sale on June 24th. Here are some features to look forward to:
Next Generation Wi-Fi technology
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 11:44am
The next generation Wi-Fi is just around the corner and appropriately named Wi-Gig for transferring gigabytes of data wirelessly. The wireless gigabit alliance and the Wi-Fi alliance are lobbying the wireless networking manufacturers like Linksys and D-Link to incorporate the latest format into their products.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 26th through June 2nd
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Smart Grid and Energy Management
Submitted by Ken.Erdmann on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 10:49am
There has been a lot of talk lately concerning the smart grid projects around the country and how they will change our businesses and our customers lives. For the last 18 months or so we have offered energy audits and recommendations on how best to implement changes in energy use for our customers. The results have been mixed at best. Part of the service has been to install energy monitors for the customer to see how much energy they are using, also with mixed results. After a short time the energy dash boards become part of the back ground and are no longer new neat or cool. They get ignored along with whatever behavior modifications they might have early on prompted. There is also the reluctance of the consumer to give over control of some of their electrical systems to an entity they don't trust or like, remember how many of your customers feel about the power company, the phone company and the cable company? For several years the utilities have been installing automated meter reading systems and in many areas the ability to shut off customers air conditioners and electric water heaters as part of their efforts to reduce peak loads. They can save between 4-6 dollars per meter per month with these automated meter systems by eliminating the need for meter readers. You might even hear the about something called SCADA, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. The power company uses SCADA to monitor the health of their system and collect data on the power needs and performance of the system. Where the utilities touch us is when they start talking about the HAN, home area network,
Companies are offering wireless HAN solutions that are controlled by their electric meters and allow the utility to control and monitor systems inside the home. Thermostats and appliances look to be the first devices controlled with lighting and other ancillary systems to come. I see these products as opportunities for us. We need to make certain that we are engaged and delivering the energy management solutions our customers need, even if they don't know it yet. We have an advantage, our customers tend to trust us, they are wary of the power company and their motives.
We need to be realistic here however. The average power bill across the US is 100 to 125 dollars per month. How much effort and how much money will a person spend to reduce their power bill by the expected 10% each month? Will they spend 500 dollars or more to save 15 dollars a month? Experience suggests no they will not. In a recent article in Smart Grid News a spokesperson for Southern California Edison predicted that "While 36% of customers will interact with utility data in the next 10 years, 64% will likely remain unengaged". Another expert quoted in the article described the change to smart grid as "rather slow and ugly".
The best way for a CEDIA company to profit from the smart grid is to find an application that allows the client to save money without spending much and without a lot of work and hassle. We should capitalize on our already existing relationships and help our customers see the value of energy management and conservation.
Google to Grow Energy Monitor Market?
Submitted by scastle2243 on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 11:04am
Reference: Green Tech Advocates
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 19th through May 26th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 12th through May 19th
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The emergence of Internet-enabled devices and how it is changing the landscape of home entertainment
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 8:06am
In the past few years, TVs and computers have become highly commoditized items and technology companies, retailers, and content providers are increasingly shifting to a service-oriented model to increase their revenues. Selling a portable media player with a music subscription or a DVD player with movies adds value to a purchase.
Blu Ray Blues after Avatar
Submitted by dpedigo on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 1:34pm
So I have run into this in a couple of instances and wonder if any of our members are experiencing the same problem. On a couple of Blu-Ray players, after watching the Blu-Ray version of Avatar, the player will no longer play any standard definition DVD's.
CEDIA and Insight Media Team on New 3D Report
Submitted by cchinnock on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 8:47am
CEDIA and Insight Media, perhaps the leading 3D display market research firm, have teamed up to offer a special report only for sale to CEDIA members. The report, titled US-Canada 3DTV and 3D Home Theater Forecast Report, is being offered for $500 to CEDIA members.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of May 5th through May 12th
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Microsoft's Wii-Challenger Project Natal Is Coming In October
Submitted by TSprague416 on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 9:12am
According to Business Insider, Microsoft will be releasing Project Natal in October 2010.
The Analog Sunset and how it will affect your business
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 8:32am
So what exactly is the “analog sunset” ? and why should you even care about it. Analog sunset is simply the day where High Definition (HD) content providers turn off the HD output for analog devices.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 28th through May 5th
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How has the CEDIA Finder Service Benefited Your Company?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 4:16pm
Dear members,
Has your company received additional business since being listed on the CEDIA Finder Service? How does your company feel that the Finder Service has been a valuable benefit?
Please feel free to leave any feed back on the comment page below. We would love to hear from you!!
Netflix Streaming via Your Wii Gaming Console
Submitted by TSprague416 on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 10:47am
Good news or those of you with a Netflix account and Wii console, you can now instantly stream Netflix movie or TV episode through your Wii. While this service has been available to Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 for some time, Netflix just recently began shipping the disk needed to enable this function on the Wii console. So what do you need to make this all happen?
Personal Thoughts on Digital Home Health
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 10:45am
For the last few weeks I have been dealing with an ailing father (this is the latest episode in a litany of health issues). He has been in and out of the hospital and the number of doctor visits have been extraordinary. Fortunately, we are in the mid-west and the care he has received has been nothing short of spectacular.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 21st through April 28th
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A Review of 3D Video Integration Opportunities
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 2:41pm
If you’re like me, many of you are probably still making up your mind about 3D.
Smart Grids
Submitted by agautam on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 8:37am
Some news and updates on Smart Grid technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8ugivIg5kU - Boulder, CO to become a 'Smart Grid' city
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGiy7Safnhg - GE and Google plug into the smart grid
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 14th through April 21st
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Acer's 3D, home automation-ready S5200 projector
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 8:43am
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/acers-3d-home-automation-ready-s5200-projector-now-available/
The EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 9:08am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of April 8th through April 14th
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Solar Powered Home Theater
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 8:55pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7bVeUavJYo
http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/18/solar-powered-guiltless-green-home-theater-system-makes-your-w/
Wireside Chats
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 11:09am
Reference: Electrical Contractor
Cabling advances residential technology
Can Anyone Help??
Submitted by MHagan135 on Thu, 04/08/2010 - 9:11am
I am looking for information on installing a glass port aperture over our Home Theater projector. The projector will be located in a room adjacent to the theater and we will control the environment and do not want the noise or loss of ventilation through simply a hole in the wall - can you direct me to some literature on make this happen?
Thanks,
Mitch Hagan
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 31st through April 7th
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Apple iPad: It's Great. So Now What?
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 9:36am
For the last four months or so, there has been huge hype surrounding tablet computing, particularly Apple's iPad. From a CEDIA perspective, the questions center on how it will affect the touch screen market and whether it poses an opportunity or a threat to CEDIA electronic systems contractors (ESCs).
Future Lighting Technologies
Submitted by agautam on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 3:19pm
Smaller and faster transistor on the horizon
Submitted by agautam on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 10:00am
Prepare for 3D Now with a FREE CEDIA Webinar
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 8:30am
Reference: Residential Systems
Windows that generate electricity - Dye Sensitized Solar cells
Submitted by agautam on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 10:53am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 24th through March 31st
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 17th through March 24th
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Learning About Energy Audit Essentials
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 9:57am
Reference: Residential Systems
CEDIA Launches Inventory Exchange Program
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 11:10am
Reference: Residential Systems
CEDIA’s new Inventory Exchange program creates a forum where CEDIA electronic systems contractor (ESC) members can arrange to buy and sell excess inventory.
rAVe Attends CEDIA Management Conference
Submitted by SAbrons0672 on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 3:47pm
By Sara Abrons, CTS
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 10th through March 17th
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Studies Point to Return Of Resi-Install Growth
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 3:44pm
Reference: Residential Systems BY: Joseph Palenchar
The Big Dance
Submitted by RSabin669 on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 12:16pm
In this month of March Madness, it would be easy to assume by my blog title that this is some NCAA-related missive. Nope. "The Big Dance" here is the one that ESCs must now engage in with customers, thanks to the publicity/marketing jauggernaut that's just been unleashed for 3D HDTV.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of March 3rd through March 10th
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Thinking About Becoming an Energy Auditor?
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 11:31am
My Existing Wires Retrofit Webinar 'Takeaways'
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 11:47am
Reference: Residential Systems
Bringing Digitally Delivered to Your Client's AV System
Submitted by Michael.Heiss on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 11:45am
Reference: Residential Systems
At the high end of the market it is simple enough to configure a home theater PC and integrate it into a system, but move a bit down the ladder and it often takes more creativity to bring digitally delivered content to your client’s audio-video system.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 23rd through March 3rd
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The Retrofit mindset
Submitted by MStein on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 4:52pm
We hear a lot about retrofit lately. This is due to two key factors.
Retrofit Technologies
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 1:49pm
Please place all questions regarding the 'Using a Home's Existing Wiring for Retrofit Installations' below in the comment field. The presentation, in pdf form, is located here.
Once again thank you for attending the Power Hour Webinar today provided by the CEDIA Technology Council.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 17th through February 23rd
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CEDIA 'Boot Camp' Approved for GI Bill
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 4:13pm
Reference: Residential Systems
It seems appropriate that CEDIA's "Boot Camp" training programs have been approved for veterans eligible to receive Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
What Retrofit Wiring Option Works for You?
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 2:28pm
Reference: Residential Systems
We know all about the new home construction bubble going pop and that "retrofit" is our industry's best hope at the moment, but which technology makes the most sense when using an existing home's wiring infrastructure to integrate multiroom audio and communication systems?
Digital health roundup
Submitted by Kristan.Wagner on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:23pm
Some highlights from this week's headline collection, including Bluetooth and Project Natal.
ADI Expands Training Programs
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:16pm
Reference: Residential Systems
ADI has added a variety of new courses in IP, residential and commercial AV, and intrusion to its 2010 training program.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 10th through February 17th
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Camera Systems, The Future is Now!
Submitted by mhaanpaa on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 4:23pm
A brand new market is opening up in CCTV systems, who will benefit?
Security companies have been the primary providers of CCTV for a long time. And with the conventional technologies and uses for cameras that made sense. But things are changing in a couple of big ways.
Things seen at Integrated Systems Europe show.
Submitted by Ken.Erdmann on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 11:25am
Here I sit at a convention center cafe. The RAI has a wireless deal for 20 Euros for 7 days service, much better than the hotel at 27 Euros for 24 hours. Since I had a bit of time and the power of 802.11 at my service I thought I would share a few thoughts.
ihiji: A New Strategy for Recurring Revenue
Submitted by MDouaihy543 on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 11:34am
Reference: Residential Systems
It's a word you probably can't pronounce but can't forget.
ihiji, pronounced "I Hee Jee" is an acronym of terms identifying the values and vision of a new West Palm Beach company that makes remote monitoring solution for the CEDIA integrator.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of February 3rd through February 10th
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CEDIA Power Hour Webinar Series
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 10:50am
CEDIA, your leading education resource in the residential electronic systems industry, is offering an in-depth learning experience through the all-new Power Hour Webinar Series. This series will deliver hot topics that affect electronic systems contractor businesses.
Blu-ray Shmoo-ray
Submitted by RSabin669 on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 2:30pm
In this space last August I wrote a blog titled "Blu-ray Blu(e)s" bemoaning the lack of recognition and demand for Blu-ray among the general public. This, despite the fact that the format unquestionably provides the best high-def picture any of us can enjoy at home, and that Blu-ray had recently passed its third anniversary in the marketplace.
Net Neutrality and Streaming Content
Submitted by Kristan.Wagner on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 11:53am
Reference:
Don’t Ignore EPA’s New Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule
Submitted by MDouaihy543 on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 11:54am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 27th through February 3rd
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The iPad and healthcare
Submitted by Kristan.Wagner on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 10:14am
UK's Sky to be first with dedicated 3D channel
Submitted by TSprague416 on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 10:12am
The following is taken from: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/01/28/sky.to.be.the.first.with.dedicated.3d.tv.channel/
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 20th through January 27th
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Mixing it up with the big guys - Can you win?
Submitted by mhaanpaa on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 4:32pm
After my post last week about the 3/50 Project, and the importance of small businesses to local communities, I got some interesting feedback. A fellow ESC who installs security and entertainment systems wrote the following; "Both ADT and Apex are continually running these $99 or free install promotions with a 3 year monitoring contract. What do you do to compete against that?
Distributing Digital Media Content
Submitted by dpedigo on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:55am
CEDIA Technology Council Presents: Distributing Digital Media Content
(click here to download the presentation in pdf)
(click here to download the presentation in pdf)
CES takes the pulse of home health technology
Submitted by Kristan.Wagner on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 12:42pm
The ESC Crucible
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 01/20/2010 - 12:34pm
My Thoughts on CES and the CEDIA Channel
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 13th through January 20th
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Applications and Widgets are Homeward Bound
Submitted by Gordon on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 5:16pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of January 6th through January 13th
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Disney unveils KeyChest technology
Submitted by TSprague416 on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 11:08am
I think Rich Green "unveiled" quite a while ago that this was in the works but it's nice to see that Disney is moving forward with the concept and the technology. Nice call Rich!
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60508P20100106?type=technologyNews
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 30th through January 6th
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Emerging Trends Webinar
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 3:52pm
Emerging Trends Webinar
CEDIA Technology Council Presents: Distributing Digital Media Webinar
January 28, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 24th through December 30th
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CEDIA CES 2010 Show Updates
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 11:50am
CEDIA will be tweeting updates from CES 2010 on all the latest and greatest trends straight from the show floor. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ CEDIAnameric and cediacrosspoint for all of your CES 2010 updates starting January 7th.
BDA Releases New 3D Blu-Ray Standard
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:44am
CEDIA Forms Strategic Alliance with National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 3:55pm
CEDIA Forms Strategic Alliance with National Association of the Remodeling Industry
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 17th through December 24th
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The One That Got Away
Submitted by RSabin669 on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:00am
Anyone who runs an install company has a story about the first job that didn't land, the bid that somehow went awry on a project you really wanted. More often than not, there's a lesson in it somewhere, sometimes a big one.
BDA Releases New 3D Blu-Ray Standard
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 11:54am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 10th through December 17th
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of December 3rd through December 10th
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What I Learned About CEDIA's ROI Program
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 9:57am
I've been writing and reading about CEDIA's Industry Outreach Education and Registered Outreach Instructor Programs over the past couple years, but wanted to gain a much better understanding of what these courses are all about.
Getting Design Ideas from a CEDIA Book
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 9:44am
CEDIA's 2009 Electronic Lifestyles Idea Book is now available while supplies last.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 30th through December 4th
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My Thoughts on CEDIA EXPO's Indy Return
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 3:03pm
I was pretty excited to find out on Tuesday (I was sworn to secrecy until the next day) that CEDIA was moving its annual EXPO convention back to Indianapolis in 2011. Hopefully by then the industry will be buzzing again and the energy that we all felt in earlier Indy years is there again.
My Grandfather's Hammer
Submitted by RSabin669 on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 2:32pm
More Turkey Please!
Submitted by Lewis.Franke on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 3:39pm
Did you have a good Thanksgiving? Was it everything you had hoped it would be and more? I did. Had a great time with family and with a great friend I hadn't seen in a while. Good times all around. Yes I ate too much. But that did not stop me from eating more. Sometimes it is just worth it.
D-BOX Expands Cinema Presence
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 1:17pm
D-BOX Technologies Inc. has signed agreements with two additional feature film exhibitors which will install D-BOX motion-enhanced seats.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 16th through November 20th
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When Good Couples Go Bad
Submitted by RSabin669 on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 4:44pm
Earlier this month The New York Times ran an article in its Home & Garden section about a couple torn asunder by a renovation on their Tribeca apartment.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 9th through November 13th
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Zobo.tv Hosts NFL Charity Event
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 5:30pm
I recently learned how an electronic systems contractor used out-of-the-box thinking to market itself and introduce its showroom to a group of local NFL players (who just happen to be their target demographic).
And, it wasn't a pure profit play either. The event benefitted a charity.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of November 2nd through November 6th
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Industry Statistics
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 11:30am
This page contains industry statistics that CEDIA has compiled, along with our industry partners. Please let us know if there are any other statistics that you are looking for and we will dig in and see if we can get them for you.
Where the Girls Are(n't)
Submitted by RSabin669 on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 10:20am
Recently a good friend, who also happens to be an attractive woman, offered to assist me on install projects. Putting aside the obvious Pamela Anderson Tool Time girl fantasies, this got me thinking. She was joking, but what if she wasn't?
Why I'm Looking Forward to CEDIA Management Conference 2010
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 11:49am
I had the unique opportunity to sit down and talk, face-to-face, about CEDIA’s Management Conference plans for March 3-6 in New Orleans, when CEDIA’s volunteer Content Action Team members were in Indianapolis recently.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 26th through October 30th
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 11:10am
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Media Center Revisited
Submitted by Gordon on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 1:16pm
Now that Windows 7 has been released it's time to re-evaluate this OS as the backbone for our residential media managment and control. My latest review on this new OS and how it could benefit the CEDIA installer can be found at:
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 19th through October 23rd
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 10:15am
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GREEN
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 12th through October 16th
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 9:48am
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Google PowerMeter Gets Married to TED5000
Submitted by Rich Green on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 3:35pm
Yikes! Some of you already know about The Energy Detective (TED), and some of you might be aware of their kick-ass TED5000 product, a wonderfully rendered energy monitor for the home that interoperates with other control systems via XML data exchange. But add Google PowerMeter to the mix and you have another game changer.
Futurity - An Awesome Resource for Research in the Universities and Labs
Submitted by Rich Green on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 3:25pm
Some people ask me how I keep up with technology, which is a bit of a passion for me. One trick is to find really smart people to share emails with, and another is to use technology news aggregators. A new one has popped up from some friends at Stanford University and you may want to give it a poke.
MoCA Demo at Entropic Communications - It's the Retrofit, Stupid!
Submitted by Rich Green on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 3:24pm
MoCA is the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, which is a home networking technology that puts very high quality Ethernet on existing coax. This technology is immensely useful in installations that have no CAT5 and where WiFi is not enough. But the big news is about the future of TV! (Hint: It's over the top.)
Monitoring Your Systems with eServices' Black Box
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:32am
One of the new recurring themes in the CEDIA channel involves the development of software to remotely diagnose and monitor residential AV systems. Some have been more successful than others. The most recent of these to come to my attention is from eServices in Hollywood, Florida.
LiteTouch Opens Retrofit Option to Dealers
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:06am
It's good to see more manufacturers embracing the ever-important retrofit market for electronic systems contractors. Litetouch, the lighting control company out of Salt Lake City, began shipping its Hybrid Technology products back in May and made a big splash with the first public introduction at the recent CEDIA EXPO.
projectiondesign: New Owners, Same Entrepreneurial Drive
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 12:45pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of October 5th through October 9th
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 11:29am
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NIST Smart Grid Interoperability and the Future of Home Networking
Submitted by Rich Green on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 8:28pm
This morning's edition of Dealerscope mentioned the release of a key white paper from NIST, which I quickly downloaded. It's a must read if you are interested in the future of home networking and energy management.
HDMI 1.4: Clearing Up Confusion
Submitted by JGlowacki676 on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 3:16pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 28th through October 2nd
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 3:13pm
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Why does this have to be so complicated?
Submitted by tryan129 on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 10:32am
Another CEDIA has come and gone and with it another year of setting up our booth to successfully display our products. What strikes me every year is the complexity and disfunction of today’s receivers and DVD players.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 21st through September 25th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 9:07am
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"Best Of" Articles for the week of September 14th through September 18th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 2:21pm
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3D: What You Must Know -- (Continuing the Conversation)
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 1:17pm
Please leave all of your questions and comments below pertaining to the 3D: What You Must Know panel, they will be answered momentairly. Once again thank you very being part of the discussion!
HDMI Hot Seat -- (Continuing the Conversation)
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 1:16pm
Please leave all of your questions and comments below pertaining to the HDMI Hot Seat panel, they will be answered momentairly. Once again thank you very being part of the discussion!
CEDIA EXPO 2009 Feedback
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 1:15pm
Was the Show everything you expected?
Did the classes fulfill your expectations?
Was the registration process painless?
Tell us what you thought the best attributes were at this year's CEDIA Expo in Atlanta. Please leave your feedback below in the comment area!
Expo 2009: In Good Company
Submitted by RSabin669 on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:17am
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 31st through September 4th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:08pm
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Sony Announces 3D by 2010
Submitted by dpedigo on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 10:43am
Mixed Messages from the Economy
Submitted by dpedigo on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 9:19am
Just a week ago, the WSJ reported that nearly all economists feel that the recession is over. There are some positive signs, fewer job losses, an upward trend in housing starts and permits in May and June and a huge increase in the consumer confidence index (CCI) from February through May.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 24th through August 28th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 4:04pm
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Speakers, Speakers, On the Wall
Submitted by RSabin669 on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 1:29pm
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 10th through August 14th
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 2:22pm
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CEDIA Electronic Systems Technical Reference Manual
Submitted by Cameron_Lee on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 10:06am
2009 CEDIA eWaste Guide
Submitted by dpedigo on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 10:09am
Roll your mouse over and click the state you wish. Darker green states have an established state electronic waste program, while all other states do not have an established program at the state level, but may at the county or municipal level.
"Best Of" Articles for the week of August 3rd through August 7th
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 3:28pm
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Can't Wait for Expo (CEDIA) 2009?
Submitted by MManisca9958 on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:12am
When the and your business is chugging along it is often difficult to find the time to investigate new products and services for your company. While we have some time to catch our breath lets look for new products and services that will help us operate more efficiently when the market turns.
Home Builders Webinar
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 9:31am
NOTE: As this video file is quite large, please expect a modest wait while the video pre-loads.
CLICK HERE for the Home Builders Webinar
"Best Of" Articles for the week of July 20th through July 24
Submitted by Best Of on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:59pm
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CROSSTALK: The Business of Going Out of Business
Submitted by RSabin669 on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 5:03pm
The Business of Going Out of Business
eWaste Landscape Overview
Submitted by dpedigo on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 8:57am
The following document summarizes the major eWaste initiatives in the US. The
initiatives are broken down into the following eWaste Categories:
White Paper: Dimming Screw-in Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Residential Applications
Submitted by dpedigo on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 10:16am
The objective of this document is to educate the reader regarding the benefits, performance, correct use, and limitations of screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (siCFLs). This is often achieved by comparing the siCFL to halogen and incandescent lamps. Pin-based CFL and linear fluorescent (FL) lamps are referenced occasionally but not thoroughly covered. For a basic understanding of how FL, CF