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Crestron Releases High Powered PoE TPMC-4SM Touchpanel Media Center
Submitted on: 07/02/2009, 4:29 pm
Low Profile Design Combines Affordable Room Scheduling Solution and Complete Crestron Control for Classrooms, Conference Rooms, Hotel Rooms, Home Automation Systems

QSONIX INTRODUCES NEW STREAMLINED Q105
Submitted on: 07/02/2009, 12:35 am
INDUSTRY’S COOLEST MUSIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NOW MORE AFFORDABLE

ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 to Take Key Role in Smart Meters and the Home Area Network
Submitted on: 07/01/2009, 12:09 pm
Forecast in the newly released WTRS Smart Metering and HAN Applications Report projects the smart metering market for ZigBee chipsets to reach $35 million in 2012.

In Spite of Risks, Strong Market Growth Forecast for ZigBee in Smart Metering Applications
Submitted on: 07/01/2009, 12:09 pm
New forecast in the latest edition of the WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Report projects strong market growth in the smart metering market for ZigBee chipsets to reach 68% CAGR, over the 2009 to 2014 period.

Borg confirms compatibility with two more control applications; Charmed Quark and Custom Home Control
Submitted on: 07/01/2009, 9:34 am
Borg Displays the premier innovator of affordable in-wall embedded touch controllers since 2001, announced today interoperability acceptance with the two more control entities and applications; Charmed Quark and Custom Home Control.

StudioCanal Gets into the Action with Big Box Office Movie Posters for Auralex SonicPrint Acoustical Panels
Submitted on: 07/01/2009, 9:34 am
Auralex has teamed up with StudioCanal, a French-based production and distribution company that owns the third-largest film library in the world, to offer select movie titles, including official Rambo and Terminator movie posters as well as others.

Continuing Education Courses Available for Design and Build Professionals in Austin, Texas
Submitted on: 07/01/2009, 9:33 am
Local electronic systems professional delivers training; members of participating organizations earn continuing education units

VMP Debuts Flat Panel In-Wall Box Adapter at 2009 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 06/30/2009, 1:13 pm
The IWB-1 Works in Conjunction with the VMP LCD-1 or VMP LCD-2537 Wall Mounts to Recess Mount 15- to 32-Inch Flat Panels Between Two 16-Inch Wall Studs

Crestron and Intelity Partner on Industry-Changing Integrated Hospitality Solution
Submitted on: 06/30/2009, 1:13 pm
Crestron Resort-Wide Control and Automation Technology Now Integrates Intelity Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) to Provide the Only Complete Hospitality Solution

Incentient to Alter Guest Relations in Hospitality Sector
Submitted on: 06/30/2009, 8:14 am
Incentient announced the launch of SmartTouch, a glass touch-screen panel, utilizing proprietary software that allows guests direct access a full range of guest services without human intervention.

Personalization and unique value of smartphones to push global sales to 310 million units in 2013
Submitted on: 06/30/2009, 8:14 am
Consumer demand leads to almost 20% annual growth between 2008 and 2013

Gefen Announces New DVI-3500 KVM Extension Solution for Professionals Working with High Resolution DVI Displays at Local and Remote Locations
Submitted on: 06/29/2009, 1:33 pm
Extend DVI, RS-232, USB and Audio up to Two Kilometers.

Platinum Tools® Launches EZ-SnapJack Cat5e & Cat6 Wall Jack; Featured at 2009 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 06/29/2009, 1:32 pm
Shipping Early July, the Reusable, Time Saving EZ-SnapJack has been Designed to Fit Industry Standard Wall Plates and is Perfect for New or Retrofit Commercial Network and Home Automation Cat5e and Cat6 Installations

Announcing Cinemar's Newest Designer Library!
Submitted on: 06/29/2009, 1:32 pm
The "Gallery" provides a completely new look to MainLobby's core media suite.

Niles Audio Introduces Industry’s First High Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor Line
Submitted on: 06/29/2009, 10:26 am
New Niles Audio IR Sensors are compatible with emerging high data rate IR code formats; Proprietary Universal Noise Suppression eliminates IR interference, providing reliable control in any environment

SmartLabs the Leader in Home Automation Products, Announces that TriggerLinc - INSTEON Wireless Open/Close Sensor is Now Shipping
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 2:32 pm
SmartLabs, Inc. has started shipping TriggerLinc - INSTEON Wireless Open/Close Sensor. TriggerLinc is a wireless magnetic door/window contact sensor that controls INSTEON lights and appliances throughout the home.

HAI Introduces Italian-Language Product Suite; Now Shipping
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 2:32 pm
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that the Italian-Language product suite is now shipping.

HAI Announces Square D® Clipsal® Integration and Australia/New Zealand Trainings
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 2:32 pm
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced the development of Version 3.2 controller firmware, which adds the Square D® Clipsal® integration.

Atlona Technologies unveils their newest product line of HD/SDI Distribution Amplifiers
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 10:23 am
Atlona Technologies, solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video Connectivity accessories, releases new line of HD/SDI Splitters with re-clocking capabilities.

MvixUSA Launches Ultio: the Ultimate 1080p UPnP Home Theater Media Player
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 10:01 am
MvixUSA announces the launch of the Mvix® Ultio, a Hard-Disk Based Home Theater PC (HTPC) capable of HD digital media playback with video output as high as 1080p, supporting the largest array of AV formats & codecs ever supported by any media player.

Sennheiser launches innovative Road Trip
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 8:38 am
Sennheiser Sound Tour a Major Marketing Event and Online Reality Show

BIOELECTRIC FIELD IDENTIFIER
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 8:01 am
Biofinder, a bioelectric field identifier, uses off-the-shelf software to identify people up to 7 meters away.

Buy a CyberPower System Today and Get a Free Windows 7 Upgrade Tomorrow
Submitted on: 06/26/2009, 8:01 am
CyberPower Inc. today announced a free upgrade to Windows 7 for any qualifying desktop gaming system, notebook PC or high-performance workstation purchased between June 26 and January 26, 2010.

Atlona Technologies Soars to New Heights Featuring Products in SkyMall Magazine
Submitted on: 06/25/2009, 1:22 pm
Atlona Technologies continues to expand and own the market on Audio Video technology and connectivity products, broadening to reach airline customers worldwide through SkyMall Magazine.

Control4® iPhone and iPod Touch Applications Enables Home Control On-The-Move
Submitted on: 06/25/2009, 1:22 pm
Advanced Software Application Enables Homeowners to Access Control4® Systems via Handheld Devices. Control4 Intros iPod Dock.

NCH Software Simplifies Interactive Voice Response
Submitted on: 06/25/2009, 8:10 am
NCH Software, the leading provider of audio, video, business, and telephony/VoIP tools and utilities worldwide, today announced the latest release of its IVM, interactive telephone system.

Nextar Selects Nav N Go Software for Use in Its Latest GPS Unit
Submitted on: 06/25/2009, 3:29 am
The new Nextar 43LT GPS is the first Nextar unit to use Nav N Go navigation software. Consumers will now be able to update maps online and purchase additional maps for other countries.

New NaimUniti All-in-One Audio Player Is Unrivalled
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 3:32 pm
Now shipping, the much-anticipated, all-in-one package includes an integrated amplifier, CD Player, FM tuner, internet radio, iPod dock, digital-to-analog converter, music file player and network stream player.

Niles Audio Named to Nation’s Top Businesses List
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 9:22 am
Leading custom electronics provider recognized as one of the US’ top privately owned companies by DiversityBusiness.com.

New In-Wall Controllers from Borg Displays
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Borg, an innovator in affordable embedded touch controllers, introduces the Protege8™ and Protégé15™ touchscreens. This duo of professional grade in-wall touchscreens offer OS flexibility, solid state reliability, robust processor & design elegance.

RTI 2009 InfoComm Preview
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
RTI Preview InfoComm 09 June 17-19, Orlando, FL Booth 5713

Aurora Multimedia InfoComm 09 Preview
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Aurora Multimedia Preview InfoComm 09 June 17-19, Orlando, Fla. Booth 4433

Analog Way offers Soft Edge Blending Class – Level 1 during InfoComm 2009 – Orlando, FL - USA – from June 17 to 19th
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative image converters and presentation switchers, will exhibit at InfoComm09. Analog Way is pleased to announce it will offer training sessions focusing on Soft Edge Blending on its booth #3323

Liberty Wire & Cable Names AMI Sales as Manufacturers Rep for Florida and Puerto Rico
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Appointment of Veteran A/V, Home Theater and Custom Install Specialist Seen as Recession-Fighting Investment in the Regional Marketplace

projectiondesign® introduces FL32 LED projector at InfoComm 09
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
projectiondesign® introduces FL32 LED projector at InfoComm 09

Aurora Multimedia Leads the Pack; Launches CLASSPAC™ A/V Classroom Initiative With Industry-Leading Partners
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Pre-Designed Multimedia Systems Specifically Intended to Simplify Classroom Installations Launch at InfoComm '09

Chief Launches New Products at InfoComm
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Chief will display a powerhouse of new products, technology, tools and opportunities at the show this June 17-19 in Orlando, Florida.

Aurora Multimedia's Next-Generation WACI NX-22™ Control Processor Is First to Offer Integrated Bluetooth® Microphone Capability for Voice-Lift Applications
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
Aurora Multimedia today introduced the first product in its next generation of WACI control processors, the WACI NX-22™. The unit offers improved processing capabilities and is the first control processor to provide patent-pending integrated Bluetoot

TV One Offers Training on their New Multi-View Processors at InfoComm 09
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:53 am
InfoComm Course number MT27 will provide training for TV One's new two and four window multi-view processors in Room W103B Thursday, 6/18/2009 10:30 -12:00.

Analog Way announces the ORCHESTRA, its new powerful remote controller
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:48 am
Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of image converters and presentation switchers, is proud to announce a new release to its Consoles range: ORCHESTRA, a new powerful intuitive and ergonomic Remote Controller.

Screen Research Appoints Mike Barber as Director of Business Development
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 8:46 am
Screen Research relocates its North American facilities to Hiram, Georgia.

APERION AUDIO ADDS 6-LCR IN-WALL TO NEW LINE OF ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 2:32 am
The New Intimus 6-LCR In-Wall Home Theater Speaker lends award-winning Aperion Audio sound quality to the wall mounted flat panel TV experience.

APERION AUDIO INTRODUCES NEW IN-WALL AND IN-CEILING SPEAKERS OFFERING HIGH END FEATURES AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE
Submitted on: 06/24/2009, 2:32 am
The New Intimus 6-IC In-Ceiling and 6-IW In-Wall Speakers give discriminating listeners more sound control — customizable for your environment.

Gigle Semiconductor Launches World’s First Gigabit Home Networking Chip, Fuels Latest Belkin Adapters for HD Streaming and PC Gaming
Submitted on: 06/23/2009, 1:40 pm
With Gigabit speeds of up to 1000Mbps*, Belkin’s Gigle-powered adapters quickly transfer large data files and stream multiple HD movies online

Wisdom Audio Hosts First Sage Series Int’l Distributor Training at Newly Expanded Corporate Facility
Submitted on: 06/23/2009, 12:12 pm
Distributors Representing 14 Countries Were Among the First to Experience Wisdom’s New Sound Room, Which is Capable of Demonstrating all In-Wall and On-Wall Architectural Models within the New Award-Winning Sage Series

Chief 2009-20010 Full-Line & Online Catalog Available!
Submitted on: 06/23/2009, 8:42 am
The updated catalog includes numerous new products and information about the latest Chief programs.

Consumer demand, technical innovations to push U.S. revenues for Remote Technical Support Services to $2.6 Billion by 2013
Submitted on: 06/23/2009, 8:41 am
Retailers and broadband service providers to drive market for remote tech support to over 10 million U.S. households

iPort® Announces New Generation of its In-Wall Digital Media System for the Apple iPod®
Submitted on: 06/22/2009, 1:51 pm
iPort® has introduced a new series of in-wall digital media systems designed to integrate a variety of iPod portable media players*—including the iPod touch®, iPod classic®, and iPod nano®—into whole-house music and video systems.

News from FREEVOLVE, LLC - housEvolve available through distribution
Submitted on: 06/22/2009, 1:14 pm
housEvolve system now available through distribution at DIYcontrols.com

Niles Dealers in Canada Benefit from Newly Appointed Sales Representation Network
Submitted on: 06/22/2009, 11:03 am
Niles Audio Corporation has announced the appointment of new manufacturer sales representatives throughout its six Canadian territories.