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Lutron Extends Smart Lighting Division With Ketra Acquisition

Lutron is pretty reputable in the smart lighting market, but in its 57-year history it has never actually made its own bulbs or light source. That will change f...

IOT Takes Centre Stage at CEDIA’s First Tech Forum For 2018

The growth of the Internet of Things is having a profound effect on the custom install industry, with plenty of new options making it easier than ever to build ...

Two New Trade Counters For Alltrade

Building on the success across its CI division, Alltrade has opened two new trade counters in Berkshire and Greater Manchester. Bringing the number of Alltra...

URC Total Control 2.0 and VSSL Mate Up Thanks to Chowmain

Chowmain, specialist module/driver developer for home control and automation systems, has released a free two-way VSSL A.6 module for URC Total Control 2.0. ...

CYP Announces EI Live! 2018 Technical Theatre, Headline Sponsorship

CYP has confirmed that it will be the headline sponsor of EI Live! 2018, with the AV distribution manufacturer also set to offer a vast array of training sessions at the show...

Invision Announces Inaugural Smart Home Conference

AV and smart home distributor Invision, has announced it will host an event it is calling Smart Home Innovation 2018 on May 1, 2018....

IKEA Launches Eneby ‘Unsmart’ Bluetooth Speaker

IKEA has already showcased its desire to get back into the AV market, with the company announcing a partnership with Sonos late last year, but it’s now finally ready to launch a new product; the IKEA Eneby Bluetooth speaker...

CIE cycles for cancer charity

Upon completing their 10th annual bike ride challenge in Autumn 2017, AV distributors, CIE, raised £10,000 for its chosen charities......

Indigo Distribution Pushes ELAN, Niles, Sunfire, Xantech, Furman With New Rewards Program

Dealers could earn some cash back on their purchases with Indigo Distribution, provided they hit a certain target on quarterly sales... ...

AWE Named Education Provider At April 24 CEDIA Tech Forum

AWE will be the lead education provider at the upcoming CEDIA Tech Forum at CodeNode in London. The event will take place on April 24. ...