UK manufacturer Penn Elcom has announced that RGB Communications will be distributing its full range of 19-inch racking enclosures and associated accessories. ...
Samsung Electronics Co. has revealed its 2020 European TV and Sound Device line-up, including flagship Q950TS QLED 8K TV, expanded range of QLED 8K and 4K, Mic...
L-Acoustics Creations, a division of L-Acoustics, unveiled Island Prestige at ISE - a completely self-contained, personal auditorium giving home integrators th...
James Loudspeaker
designer and manufacturer of high quality décor-friendly entertainment products
for both residential and commercial applications, has announc...
QMotion UK and Rako have revealed that QMotion FM Roller and Roman blinds can now be natively integrated into Rako lighting control systems, without the need f...
OneAV has announced a distribution agreement with Vivitek for its commercial products, including the Novo Ecosystem product line.
“Demand for Vivitek’s wide...
Flexson has announced the new Wall Mount for Sonos Port. Precision engineered for a neat and easy installation, the Flexson Wall Mount simply screws to the wa...
Technological Innovations Group (TIG) has announced strategic partnerships with Gude, Salamander Designs, Hoylu, Black Nova and Oblong Industries at ISE 2020. ...
ELAN’s SC-100 System Controller is available for delivery. Further expanding the possibilities for all ELAN integrators and home builders, the new entry-level ...
SurgeX is introducing the new Squid power management device at ISE, a product design that packs an array of power quality features into a single, compact chass...
Daniel J Sait is a seasoned media leader and journalist who shapes the editorial vision of Essential Install as its Editor‑in‑Chief and serves as European Editorial Director at All Things Media News, the specialist publisher behind Essential Install, Electrical Contracting News and Data Centre and Networking News. In these roles, he combines deep editorial insight with a strategic understanding of the smart home, luxury AV and home cinema sectors, guiding coverage that informs, inspires and connects professional installers and integrators across the UK and Europe.
With an extensive portfolio that spans trade and mainstream technology coverage, Daniel’s work appears regularly in Essential Install and has featured across wider platforms including key trade and consumer titles, reflecting his commitment to elevating industry discourse while spotlighting innovation, best practice and emerging trends.
Under his editorial leadership, Essential Install has continued to expand its reach and influence, delivering targeted news, product insights, event coverage and thought leadership that supports the professional community responsible for bringing cutting‑edge AV, automation and luxury living technology into homes and commercial spaces. Daniel’s direction emphasises clarity, relevance and trade‑first reporting, helping integrators stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
A respected voice within the AV and smart home ecosystem, he actively engages with industry events and major trade shows, shaping conversations around technology adoption, installer education and business growth. His editorial stewardship reinforces Essential Install’s mission to serve as the definitive source of industry news and insight for integrators, manufacturers, distributors and allied professionals.
Daniel brings both strategic editorial leadership and a journalist’s eye for detail to every issue of Essential Install, ensuring the publication remains essential reading for the trade.
Before launching Essential Install in 2009, Daniel spent over two decades in the trenches of AV and Hi-Fi trade press editing titles such as Television Magazine, Custom Installer and Inside Hi-Fi.
