Posted by Johnnie Sanchez on 2015-08-08 AMX Acquires SVSi Many SVSi dealers were surprised to see the company’s name above AMX’s booth at this year’s InfoComm. SVSi is based out of Huntsville, AL. *From Commercial Integrator, August 2015 Pizza Hut Has Created a Disposable Projector businessinsider.com Pizza Hut...
Posted by Johnnie Sanchez on 2015-09-11 7 Reasons Churches Should Plug Into Projection Display options are virtually endless It makes service more convenient LCD projectors are portable They provide more information They offer enhanced communication They’re simple They can add sound ZWave Hires New Executive Director Mitchell Klein, a former URC exec and CEDIA board member, has been tapped to be ZWave’s new executive director. "I'm joining the Z-Wave Alliance at an exciting time for the organization and its member companies, with unprecedented growth predicted in the connected home and security markets," Klein said. "My job is to chart a course for the future, forging important partnerships and creating programs that allow Z-Wave to lead not just in products but in important initiatives around...
Posted by Johnnie Sanchez on 2015-10-09 Goldman Sachs Made an Infographic Named “What Is the Internet of Things?” Behold the beauty. Curricula is Disrupting Cyber Security Awareness Atlanta Tech Village recently interviewed Nick Santora, founder of cyber security company, Curricula. Through Curricula, cyber security teachings are sent through a SaaS subscription. Santora started the company after experiencing the drudgery of clicking through pointless power-points about security awareness and training one too many times. Denise Harrison of PSNI Dies Harrison died of cancer on 2014-10-05. Harrison was the Marketing Director, and spent the greater part of her life working within the systems integrations space. Though Harrison didn’t know anyone who went missing, she was very passionate about helping missing people be found through Project Jason. Crestron...
Posted by Johnnie Sanchez on 2015-10-26 New CEDIA CEO Vincent Bruno talks to CEPro Vincent Bruno is famous for returning calls and emails the same day they’re delivered. As CEDIA’s new CEO he’s gone a step further by putting his real phone number on his business card. “You’re welcome to publish it,” he confirms. “I have nothing better to do than to talk to our members. I return every phone call and email on the same day – the same day may be 11.59 p.m., but I don’t let the day pass without at least acknowledging the request, the comment or the concern. I want to speak to everyone who has something to say that can help us improve what we...
Posted by Johnnie Sanchez on 2015-12-13 This week's Adelyte Bytes are short, sweet, and taken from CE Pro. Indie NASCAR driver, Alex Tagliani, talks about why he came to this year's CEDIA. Tagliani plans to decorate his movie theater with various racing suits he's worn throughout the year. 7 Big Mistakes Every Integrator Makes 1. Hiring family and friends 2. Beta testing products in client's homes 3. Taking unprofitable jobs 4. Overpaying an employee 5. Keeping employees who are a pain in the butt 6. Not walking away from a bad sale 7. Thinking your systems are bulletproof Congratulations to the 15 new CEPro Masters! Including Atlanta's own Randy Massey of Electronic Home! Intercoms making a huge comeback? Software services for...
