Its CES time again folks, which in the main means giant corps boasting about their new creations, a bit of more studied AV and increasingly some home automatio...
Crestron says this new user interface integrates (UI) merges natively with Crestron Pyng OS 2 and delivers performance never seen before in a handheld remote.
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Integra integrates MQA capability, while Onkyo and Pioneer further expand MQA choices for custom install sector.
MQA, the pioneering technology delivering m...
Trade distributor Aldous Systems has announced that the company will be an official distribution partner for the ELAN control system effective January 1, 2019....
SANUS, a maker that has already supplied speaker mounts, stands and accessories for Sonos, has announced the launch of the Slim Wall Mount designed for the all...
Increased popularity and lower price points of 7in displays has resulted in increased market demand for premium sound bar solutions from the CI channel, so Jam...
McIntosh, specialist in high-quality home entertainment products will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2019. Since its founding by Frank McIntosh – a.k.a...
CEDIA is returning to Integrated Systems Europe 2019 with a four-day
education programme. Sponsored by Samsung, CEDIA Training at ISE 2019 is designed
to help ...
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Habitech, two new super-slim models unite wired and wireless capabilities to
expand the versatility of MusicCast system design.
Distributor Ha...
Crestron, custom home automation and control technology
specialist has announced that ekey biometric systems GmbH, a leading provider
of fingerprint access sol...
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.
