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March 19, 2010


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Crestron Holds Engineering Career Fair at Rockleigh, NJ World Headquaters
Submitted on: 03/19/2010, 4:22 pm
Crestron Continues to Grow Despite Slow Economy; Seeks Engineers to fill Multiple Positions

HAI Introduces Snap-Link Mobile Application for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
Submitted on: 03/19/2010, 2:33 pm
HAI’s iPhone app will be demonstrated at Electronic House Expo in Orlando, FL, March 25-27, 2010 in Booth 1013. Additionally, it will be demonstrated at the International Security Conference-West (ISC-West).

SENCORE EHX Spring 2010 Preview
Submitted on: 03/19/2010, 7:53 am
SENCORE at EHX Spring 2010: Drawing on more than 50 years of investment and success in engineering design and technology, SENCORE will highlight four new products at EHX Spring 2010.

Meridian’s Award-Winning Sooloos 2.1 Interface is Now Available
Submitted on: 03/18/2010, 1:30 pm
Meridian just released the Meridian Sooloos 2.1 software suite, winner of the 2010 CES Innovation Award.

Atlona Technologies releases newest addition to their HDMI Switcher Line with the 2x4 HDMI 1.3 Distribution Amplifier
Submitted on: 03/18/2010, 1:16 pm
Atlona Technologies, solutions manufacturer of audio video accessories, releases the newest addition to their HDMI Switcher Line with the 2x4 HDMI1.3 distribution amplifier, the AT-HD-V214

SurgeX Acquires Eleven New Rep Firms, Grows Presence In Residential Market
Submitted on: 03/18/2010, 9:56 am
SurgeX launches into the residential market and hires strong rep base to grow dealer network.

Kordz Introduces New PRO Series HDMI Cables
Submitted on: 03/18/2010, 9:56 am
Designed especially for the custom market, the new PRO series delivers superior build integrity and performance at the right price.

Protecode Offers Integration With Development And Application Lifecycle Management Processes
Submitted on: 03/18/2010, 8:01 am
Expanded IP Assessment Solutions Meet the Needs of Open Source Usage in the Enterprise

RTcom USA announces Fiber Optic and Cat6 modules for 80x80 Digital Matrix Routers
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 12:41 pm
Additions to I/O options expands the flexibility of the EDM matrix router line

Autonomic Controls, S1 Digital Introduce Cloud Based Media Server
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 12:41 pm
The Mirage Media Server manufactured by S1Digital autonomously syncs media content to secure online storage and enables access to content anywhere.

Indoor 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Signal Booster (1W) + 9dBi Compact Flat Directional Antenna + RP-SMA Antenna Base (with 160cm CLF100 Cable). Strength radio signal to increase the effective range and coverage area for Wi-Fi communication.
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 12:41 pm
WSB-ID091000A64 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Signal Booster (1W) provides a strong power boost of 1W. With combination of high-gain compact flat directional antenna + RP-SMA Antenna Base (with 160cm CLF100 Cable) , provides 9dBi gain with very broad coverage

Outdoor Wireless N Power over Ethernet /Access Point /Bridge w/integrated 9dBi Flat-Antenna.
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 12:41 pm
WNCPE-AP09600MW-A64 is an outdoor Power over Ethernet access point that comes with CPE router device. It output power can be adjust to maximum 600mW (CCK modulation) from wireless advance setting web page configuration.

Analog Way's Quattro Value and Octo Value now shipping
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 9:37 am
Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of image converters and presentation switchers, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Quattro Value and Octo Value, two new Seamless Switchers with mono-scalers.

SnapAV Introduces New Line of Dragonfly Motorized Projection Screens
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 8:54 am
SnapAV's new line of Dragonfly Motorized Projection Screens Raise the Bar for Performance and Value.

Digital Projection Sponsors CEDIA Management Conference in New Orleans
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 8:54 am
Digital Projection Inc. (DPI) recently underlined their commitment to the custom residential electronics channel by taking a key sponsorship role at the CEDIA Management Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Coolcentric™ Joins Data Center Alliance
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 7:06 am
Alliance’s Offerings Provide Solutions for All Aspects of Data Centers and IT Infrastructure

Beihang University of Beijing, China Successfully Integrates Minicom’s Remote Management Solution
Submitted on: 03/17/2010, 7:05 am
Minicom maximizes Beihang University’s existing KVM infrastructure while adding new functionality, providing a complete, cost effective remote access solution for their data center

Furman Recognizes CE Division Manufacturer's Representatives for Outstanding Sales Performance in 2009
Submitted on: 03/16/2010, 12:08 pm
Furman has a long history of recognizing the outstanding efforts of top-performing teams. In keeping with this tradition, the company honored several of its Consumer Electronics (CE) Division manufacturing representatives with the 2009 Furman CE awar

CONNECTIONS™ Europe features Technicolor keynote and executives from ADB, HbbTV, IBM, NDS, Omniphone, OpenTV and more to examine connected CE and digital media
Submitted on: 03/16/2010, 9:57 am
CONNECTIONS™ Europe features Technicolor keynote and executives from ADB, HbbTV, IBM, NDS, Omniphone, OpenTV and more to examine connected CE and digital media

Amina Introduces ALF40 Low Frequency Bass Enhancer Subwoofer
Submitted on: 03/16/2010, 9:19 am
Subwoofer has a visual impact smaller than the footprint of a GU10 lamp.

TheaterStation® TS Remote application for iPhone and iPod Touch is now shipping!
Submitted on: 03/15/2010, 2:18 pm
Quickly access and enjoy your media. Easily switch between any rooms inside your home.

Digital Projection Adds Director of Simulation and Visualization
Submitted on: 03/12/2010, 2:30 pm
Digital Projection Inc. (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, announced the appointment of Phil Laney as Director of Simulation and Visualization.

Atlona Technologies officially partners with Datumstruct, Asia Pacific’s largest Audio/Video distributor based in Singapore.
Submitted on: 03/12/2010, 12:34 pm
Singapore based distributor, Datumstruct, officially carrying Atlona Technologies’ solutions based Audio/Video connectivity products.

JL Audio Releases Nissan 370Z Stealthbox for the Ultimate Subwoofer Experience
Submitted on: 03/12/2010, 9:10 am
JL Audio makes over 120 different vehicle specific Stealthbox subwoofer systems and now introduces a design for the popular Nissan 370Z.

Silver Screen and Sound Features Digital Projection’s TITAN 3D in High Performance Demo
Submitted on: 03/11/2010, 1:55 pm
ATLANTA, GA – March 11, 2010 - Silver Screen and Sound will host their first-annual “High Performance AV Event” on March 12 and 13 in Towson, Maryland.

MOZAEX SIGNS INVISION UK AS ITS EXCLUSIVE UNITED KINGDOM DISTRIBUTOR
Submitted on: 03/11/2010, 11:32 am
Mozaex™, the premiere manufacturer of multi-room, multi-media Blu-ray entertainment servers, is proud to announce that it has signed Invision UK to distribute its full line of Blu-ray Entertainment Servers throughout the United Kingdom.

Shayna Bramley Joins Crestron As National Lighting Education Manager
Submitted on: 03/11/2010, 11:32 am
Crestron Expands Commercial Lighting Education and Training Program; Hires New National Lighting Education Manager

Cine-tal Systems to Include Blue Echo Solutions hd EZ lock with Davio Visual Display Processors
Submitted on: 03/11/2010, 11:31 am
Blue Echo Solutions announced today that it has entered a partnership with Cine-tal Systems to include hd EZ lock Universal HDMI Locking Adapters with every Cine-tal Davio visual display processor.

Three TMPGEnc Programs Now Offer Windows Media Center TV Input Support
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 9:00 pm
Import Windows Media Center .wtv files, Remove Unwanted Commercials, Convert Video to other Formats such as for iPod or PSP, Create DVD, DivX or Blu-ray Menus

BitWise Controls Receives Strategic Investment - Moves offices to Denver Tech Center
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 6:23 pm
February 19, 2010, Englewood, CO – BitWise Controls, manufacturer of IP-enabled control systems for commercial and home automation systems, announces a strategic investment from ProLink Solutions, a Denver based software solutions provider. BitWise

Crestron Delivers ARRA-Complaint Controls
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 6:22 pm
Crestron Satisfies Requirements for “Buy American” and “Energy Efficiency” Grants under the American Reconstruction and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

New - 1.0/2.3 Broadcast Quality Connectors - One-Piece / Easy Connect
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 1:17 pm
Holland Electronics, Ventura CA, has announced a new line of one-piece Series 1.0/2.3 RF connectors for high density digital router applications.

U.S. Electronic Systems Contractors optimistic about business prospects in 2010
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 1:17 pm
Seventy-five percent expect sales to improve in 2010

StJohn Group Debuts Sleek Cabasse Ambrose 3 Loudspeaker
Submitted on: 03/10/2010, 1:17 pm
New LCR Speaker with Uses Proprietary Point Source Technology

Furman Recognizes Top Pro A/V Division Representatives and Distributors With 2009 Awards
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 3:28 pm
Furman has a long history of recognizing the outstanding efforts of top-performing teams. In keeping with this tradition, the company honored several of its Pro A/V division manufacturing representatives with 2009 awards. Furman's Pro A/V awards reco

BTX Technologies Introduces Industry's First Field-Terminatable HDMI Cable-Mount Connector
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 12:36 pm
BTX Technologies, a global value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today introduced the industry's first field-terminatable HDMI cable-mount male connector.

SIM2 Writes Important Page in Company History
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 8:05 am
Francis Ford Coppola - a five-time Academy Award-winning film director, writer and producer - will be featured in a global marketing campaign for 2010/11 with SIM2.

Alteva CEO Speaks On Disaster Recovery at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2010
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 7:04 am
William Bumbernick, CEO of Alteva, North America’s largest enterprise hosted VoIP provider, recently addressed the channel community on “Positioning Hosted VoIP for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery”

Onkyo Introduces the World’s First THX Certified 3D-Ready A/V Receiver
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 6:59 am
The Onkyo TX-SR608 THX-Certified A/V Receiver is one of several HDMI v1.4, 3D-Ready A/V Receivers and Home Theater Systems that will ship in March and April.

KEF Offers Reference Models in Twelve Custom Colors
Submitted on: 03/09/2010, 6:45 am
Finishes Inspired by the World’s Leading Luxury and Sports Car Brands

RTI Appoints RTi Systems as Full-Line Distributor in Australia and New Zealand
Submitted on: 03/08/2010, 5:27 pm
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it has partnered with RTi Systems to establish a new distribution channel for the company's professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Smarthome Offers InstallerNet Installation Services on INSTEON Product Line
Submitted on: 03/08/2010, 5:27 pm
InstallerNet, a Boston-based company that coordinates the installation of consumer and commercial electronics, announced a new partnership with SmarthomeTM, the world’s largest home automation retailer.

HTSA Buying Group Selects Dana Innovations as Vendor Partner
Submitted on: 03/08/2010, 10:41 am
Sonance, iPort, TRUFIG chosen as Vendor Partner by the HTSA

Wisdom Audio Launches High-End Solution for Speaker Installation Within Concrete and Masonry Walls
Submitted on: 03/08/2010, 10:40 am
The SE Enclosure is a Complete Solution for Solid-Wall Installation Designed Specifically for Wisdom’s Acclaimed and Award-Winning Sage Series Architectural Speaker Systems

SIM2 Partners With Audio Americas to Create Sales Promotion to Benefit Chile Disaster Relief
Submitted on: 03/08/2010, 9:33 am
SIM2 in partnership with its Latin American Distributor, Audio Americas, have created a special sales promotion for the month of March, where SIM2 will donate a portion of proceeds from Latin America and Caribbean sales to Chile disaster relief.

Wisdom Audio Features New Additions to Acclaimed Sage Series at 2010 EH Expo
Submitted on: 03/05/2010, 11:16 am
Wisdom Audio Personnel will be on Hand to Discuss the New Sage Series SCS “Suitcase” Sub and SE Architectural Speaker Installation Solution, as well as the Acclaimed L75i and P20 Speakers and Accompanying Electronics

Three HAI Products Finalists in 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 2:17 pm
HAI Mark of Excellence finalist products will be demonstrated at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) to be held in Orlando, FL, March 24-26, 2010, in Booth 25401.

ZIGBEE HOME AUTOMATION AND ZIGBEE REMOTE CONTROL NOW PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 12:59 pm
ZigBee Alliance announced that two of its popular standards, ZigBee Home Automation™ and ZigBee Remote Control™, are now available for public download.

HaiVision Releases FURNACE 5.5 With HotMarks™ Real-Time Metadata Technology for Intelligent Video
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 12:58 pm
FURNACE 5.5 Supports Real-Time Insertion of Time-Based Metadata for Easy Search and Review of Video Assets

Runco Attains Coveted THX Certification on QuantumColor Series and VX-33 Projectors
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 11:33 am
Meeting the stringent THX visual display performance requirements, Runco adds four new projectors to the best-of-breed THX certification list.