CEDIA has named the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award recipients. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership to the growth and advancement of CEDIA. CEDIA awards an individual from the Associate Member category and the Electronic Systems Contractor Member category. These distinguished volunteers will […]
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced the 2012 inductees into its prestigious Fellows program, which honors longtime CEDIA members and volunteers who have contributed significantly to the association’s success. The 2012 honorees join a group of 16 fellows inducted over the last three years. The 2012 inductees will be recognized at […]
The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association today announced that Sam Runco, an AV industry veteran and founding member of CEDIA has joined the WiSA Advisory Board to support the promotion and broad adoption of wireless audio speaker technology in the home. Fellow Advisory Board members include Aperion Audio, DEI Holdings, Inc. (parent company to […]
CEDIA has named Ken Erdmann the recipient of the 2012 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award. Erdmann, co-founder and president of Erdmann Electric, Inc. will be recognized at the annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards Celebration at CEDIA EXPO on Sept. 8, 2012. CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership […]
On July 23 – 27, CEDIA will hold an exhibition and training event in at the Helderfontein Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fifteen courses will be offered, which can be booked individually or as a package. Classes include Maths, Science & Engineering forTecnicians, IP for Integrators, Embracing the Cloud and more. International presenters include Rich Green and Geoff Meads. […]
The concept of the “Smart Home” is not a new one. This term has bounced around the industry for years. But what happens next? What comes after the “Smart Home?” Dr. Michio Kaku asserts that most smart homes are not smart, but well-designed homes installed by smart electronic systems contractors (ESCs). Can some of us […]
CEDIA has unveiled key details surrounding the CEDIA EXPO 2012 Future Technology Pavilion. This future home environment will feature technology solutions that will be integrated to create the next generation of the smart home, the fully intuitive home, set to arrive in the next four years. This year’s Future Technology Pavilion will showcase four distinct […]
40 percent off sounds pretty awesome right? Especially when we’re talking about that kind of massive savings on your CEDIA EXPO registration. It’s true CEDIA has adjusted the pricing structure for CEDIA EXPO 2012, if you register before July 13 you will be eligible for 40 percent off tradeshow access, a la carte education, and […]
When you see the logo for AT&T’s new Digital Life system, it might be at CEDIA — or at least, it should be. Digital Life is AT&T’s newest offering that basically allows the company to help you control your entire home via a Web browser, your cell phone or even via RFID. Sounds a lot […]
CEDIA has announced that Dr. Michio Kaku will give the Opening Keynote Presentation at CEDIA EXPO 2012. Dr. Kaku is an internationally recognized authority on physics and predicting trends based on the latest research in science. His book Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year […]
One of the questions that we get the most from CEDIA members is on the topic of industry compensation levels. ESC company owners want to make sure they are paying their staff in a way that is competitive, but also fair to the company. Also, when the time comes to expand operations to include a […]
As more wireless devices are used to control and interact with automation systems, electronic systems contractors (ESCs) face a substantial challenge: selling and supporting a robust wireless platform that can service the client’s automation system and general wireless computing needs. Providing reliable, consistent wireless access requires a keen understanding of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi technology. ESCs must […]
I just returned from what I think was the best trade show I’ve ever attended in my life. Seriously. I’ve been to over 20 InfoComm’s, 18 CEDIA’s, 10 COMDEX’s, at least 10 CES’s, a half dozen InfoComm Asia’s, five Photokina shows, at least three DSE shows and a dozen or so other random shows over […]
CEDIA’s annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards competition is now underway, with the online entry system officially open. CEDIA members interested in entering may view guidelines and begin the entry process now at http://www.cedia.org/awards. CEDIA has made some changes to the Awards program to make it easier for members to enter. Entrants no longer need to mail […]
CEDIA has identified major changes in the industry that will drive CEDIA dealers in 2016. These changes, both technological and market-based are accelerating rapidly and will impact many CEDIA members’ business models. As profit margins are aggressively reduced and service costs skyrocket, the electronic systems contractor (ESC) of 2016 must become an IP-focused business that […]
Have you completed a stellar media room, integrated home, or sustainable lifestyle installation recently? CEDIA’s Electronic Lifestyles® Awards competition is a great platform for getting your hard work in front of homeowners, architects, builders, interior designers, and other key audiences. The entry system for the 2011 Electronic Lifestyles® Awards competition is now open at www.cedia.org/awards. […]
Sure, 80 percent of the attendees of this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam are European, but, it’s the sheer numbers of them that astounded me — and many others here at Integrated Systems Europe in February 2011. Literally almost 35,000 attendees scanned their badges as they walked into the 10 massive halls of AV exhibits […]
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has published a new whitepaper on the topic of HDMI titled HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence. The document discusses the basic design of HDMI devices, the HDMI initialization sequence, and features in the HDMI 1.4a specification. HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence is the second in CEDIA’s series […]
The single biggest challenge that custom channel dealers seem to face is the management of their cash flow. Just recently, another dealer in Edmonton closed their doors. At first I hadn’t given the rumors of their impending demise much thought since, to be honest, I’ve been hearing those rumors about them for the past seven […]
I simply cannot believe that I’ve been writing this for 12 straight years! I spent more than five weeks on this particular version of my annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball feature article due to the fact that the continued economic issues that have plagued our market, the growth of emerging markets (each discussed below) and the […]
As the new year begins you may be wondering how to open new opportunities and refresh your skills. Two unique training opportunities will be offered back-to-back in February at CEDIA’s Indianapolis Training Facility. Get an introduction to the residential industry with EST Basic Boot Camp offered February 7-9. CEDIA instructors will guide you through the […]
The deadline for compliance with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule was October 1, 2010. Has your company been certified yet? Your business is affected by this rule if your company performs any of the following types of work in pre-1978 homes: Renovating, repairing, or painting that disturbs more than six sq. ft. […]
This year’s CEDIA EXPO is stocked with opportunities for you to expand your knowledge of sustainable lifestyles. Take advantage of the opportunity to see an energy monitoring system and other emerging technologies in action at the CEDIA Technology Council’s Future Technology Pavilion. CEDIA University has expanded offerings to include two sustainability focused courses: Understanding Sustainable […]
You’ve probably booked your flight and your hotel room, but have you created a My Show Agenda Planner? You can still take advantage of the Interactive Online Floor Plan to plan your time at the show. As a My Show user, you’ll be able to create a personalized show agenda that allows you to add […]
CEDIA has once again partnered with rAVe Now to deliver CEDIA EXPO On-Demand. This one-stop source for all your CEDIA EXPO news includes blog posts, videos, show info, and live feeds of CEDIA and rAVe’s social media updates. Check CEDIA EXPO On-Demand now for the news you need leading up to the event, and watch […]
For the second year in a row, we’re Expo’s official LIVE show CEDIA OnDemand press company. Last year, we Tweeted (@ravepubs) and shot over 300 videos of all sorts of new products launched at CEDIA Expo and posted them all during the show — so if you can’t come to CEDIA, it’ll be almost as […]
Beginning August 2, homebuilding professionals and anyone interested in home performance can visit www.hgtvpro.com/cedia to vote for their favorite home theaters, media rooms and integrated homes from CEDIA’s annual Electronic Lifestyles® Awards. Site visitors can tour these three categories of home technology and even drill down into each project for details like additional photos and […]
Best Killer New App: Digital Projection and Mechdyne’s 3D Solution. DPI and Mechdyne had a consumer 3D solution at last year’s CEDIA we gave one of our Best of CEDIA Awards, and this commercial solution was no less spectacular. Combining four Titan projectors, a FUSION box for edge blending and signal processing, a domed screen, […]
There has never been a better time to be a CEDIA member. Save hundreds on your CEDIA EXPO 2010 experience just by registering early! Not a CEDIA member? Join now and receive member pricing on all education. CEDIA members can take advantage of unlimited CEDIA University courses at EXPO at one low price when they […]
CEDIA knows that HDMI is a huge issue for ESCs. Learn how to handle HDMI with the various offerings available at CEDIA EXPO. HDMI Troubleshooting will help attendees identify and resolve common HDMI/HDCP failures. For even more discussion on HDMI, join us for The HDMI Hot Seat panel. Attendees will learn how to better integrate […]
There is a lot to learn as an electronic systems professional: pre-wire, trim duties, residential codes, and more. Take three days and learn all the basics at CEDIA’s EST Basic Residential Boot Camp offered at the Indianapolis training facility July 19-21. This intense training event will provide you with the skills you need to be […]
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will unveil its first-ever Future Technology Pavilion at the annual CEDIA EXPO, to be held Sept. 22–26, 2010 in Atlanta. The Future Technology Pavilion will showcase emerging trends and cutting-edge home technologies that are expected to impact the electronic systems industry in areas such as entertainment, sustainability […]
