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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.

Parks Associates predicts expanded adoption for Personal Health Records due to $19 billion government incentive
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 9:56 am
Government EMR Incentive Raises PHR Visibility and Promotes Usage

HTSA Announces New Partnership with Liberty Wire & Cable
Submitted on: 03/03/2010, 7:14 am
HTSA and Liberty are both understand what it takes to provide the best audio and visual experience possible.

Crestron Eagles Program Donates Two Home Theaters to Fort Sam Houston
Submitted on: 03/02/2010, 3:02 pm
Crestron Eagles Program Honors Heroes; Dedication Ceremony Officially Opens New Home Theaters at the Army Fisher House, Fort Sam Houston

Blue Echo Solutions, Inc. Announces Retail Partnership with CSV Audiovisual
Submitted on: 03/02/2010, 3:02 pm
Blue Echo Solutions, manufacturer of the award-winning HDMI products, announced today that it has entered a partnership with CSV Audiovisual to offer hd EZ lock Universal Locking HDMI Cable Adapter to Wholesale and Retail Customers in Australia.

Marantz Offers Purchasers Of Its High-Performance Blu-ray Players A Free ROKU HD Digital Video Player
Submitted on: 03/02/2010, 10:19 am
-- Customers Who Purchase Company’s UD9004, UD8004, BD7004 or BD5004 Blu-ray Players at Authorized Retailers By March 31, 2010 Are Eligible for Mail-In Rebate --

XANTECH NOW SHIPPING ITS CWTC10 COMMERCIAL WIRELESS TOUCH CONTROLLER
Submitted on: 03/01/2010, 5:42 pm
— Designed to complement Xantech’s new WIC1200 Web Intelligent Controller, the CWTC10 provides a full 10.4" wireless control panel perfect for conference rooms, the hotel/hospitality industry, athletic facilities and more —

Colorado vNet Appoints Patrick Donnelly to the Position of European Sales Manager
Submitted on: 03/01/2010, 5:41 pm
-- Donnelly Holds Similar Role with vNet Parent, Russound --

Alteva Named a 2010 Honoree by the Stevie® Awards
Submitted on: 03/01/2010, 9:15 am
Hosted VoIP Provider Recognized as Customer Service Department of the Year in IT & Telecommunications

RTI's Integration Designer® Software, U2 Weather-Resistant Controller and MRP-64 Multiroom Control Processor, Named as 2010 TechHome Mark of Excellence Award Finalists
Submitted on: 02/26/2010, 2:30 pm
Remote Technologies Incorporated today announced that its Integration Designer® programming platform, U2 weather-resistant controller, and MRP-64 multiroom control processor, were named as finalists for the 2010 TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards.

SENCORE RadianceXE™ Video Processor Named as 2010 Mark of Excellence Award Finalist for Video Product of the Year
Submitted on: 02/26/2010, 2:29 pm
SENCORE today announced its RadianceXE™ video processor is a finalist for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Video Product of the Year award, presented by the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) TechHome Division.

Digital Menu Board – Instant Update on the Go
Submitted on: 02/26/2010, 2:29 pm
Corn Digital has recently launched a new feature that allows instant Menu Editing allowing owners to remotely control for instant updating in one or more locations using the Internet, even over a phone device with internet services.

TRUFIG Redesigns Website at www.Trufig.com Provides resources for Architects, Designers, and Audio & Video Installers
Submitted on: 02/26/2010, 11:09 am
Flush mounting light switches, power outlets and more into walls is now a reality with TRUFIG.

THIEL Loudspeakers Featured in HD Audio/Video Demo at AXPONA 2010
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 6:03 pm
THIEL Loudspeakers and Subwoofers Featured in AIX Records’ HD Audio/Video Demo at AXPONA 2010

Niles High Fidelity Wideband IR Sensors Named Finalist for 2010 CEA Mark of Excellence Award
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 3:55 pm
New 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.

Video Mount Products Launches New FP-MF Universal Mid-Size Flat Panel Flush Wall Mount
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 11:19 am
The FP-MF has an Installed Distance of Only 0.7 Inches from the Wall and can Hold Flat Panels from 27- to 42-Inches and Up to 100 lbs.

MuxLab VGA 4x1 Switcher Streamlines Boardroom Systems
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 7:06 am
MuxLab Inc (www.muxlab.com), designer and manufacturer of security video and audio-video connectivity solutions for copper twisted pair, announces its latest addition to its AV connectivity portfolio…The VGA 4x1 Switcher (500160).

MuxLab Active VGA/Audio Balun Streamlines Cabling
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 7:06 am
MuxLab Inc (www.muxlab.com), designer and manufacturer of security video and audio-video connectivity solutions for copper twisted pair, announces its latest addition to its AV connectivity portfolio…The Active VGA/Audio Balun Kit (500145).

MuxLab HDMI Econo Plus Extender Supports Greater Distance
Submitted on: 02/25/2010, 7:06 am
MuxLab Inc (www.muxlab.com), designer and manufacturer of security video and audio-video connectivity solutions for copper twisted pair, announces its latest addition to its AV connectivity portfolio…..The HDMI Econo Plus Extender Kit (500401).

Panamax Selected as Vendor Partner by HTSA Buying Group
Submitted on: 02/24/2010, 3:00 pm
Panamax today announced that it has been selected as a vendor partner by the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) buying group.

Platinum Tools® Names Todd Cota VP - Sales
Submitted on: 02/24/2010, 1:06 pm
In this Role, Cota will Help Grow Sales Within Current Channels and Develop New Markets for Distribution

Adder Delivers Professional Digital Signage For The Masses
Submitted on: 02/24/2010, 10:04 am
Adder, the experts in connectivity solutions will showcase the new AdderLink LPV150 at the Digital Signage Expo in booth 1142 on February 24 -25 in Las Vegas.

Marmitek succeeds again!
Submitted on: 02/24/2010, 7:04 am
The first in Europe to have a digital video transmitter with ingenious WiVi technology

Aaudio Imports Introduces 'The Little Big Phono Preamplifier' by Einstein of Germany
Submitted on: 02/23/2010, 3:57 pm
New Compact, Economical Device with Dual-Mono Design and External PowerSupply Helps Turntables Deliver Unrivaled Performance

Walmart to Purchase VUDU
Submitted on: 02/23/2010, 11:56 am
Parks Associates research indicates U.S. premium video rentals and downloads will grow to $8.4 billion in 2014