Industry

People

LG Announces U.S. Marketing Team Changes, David VanderWaal Retiring after 13 Years At LG

Chris Hong joins LG as Digital Head, Peggy Ang promoted to head of marketing

news

Savant To Acquire GE Lighting

Deal combines Savant’s smart home technology and professional installation channels for the home with GE’s brand, lighting expertise, and retailer channels.

Industry

Last Chance! Nominate Your Products For InfoComm Best Of Show Special Edition Awards

The nomination period closes on Friday, May 29. Winners will be announced on the first day of InfoComm 2020 Connected on June 16.

CTA

CTA Blog: Key Guidelines For Navigating Workforce Reentry

Companies need to prepare for workforce reentry, considering state-by-state requirements, the safety of employees and customers, and home-life differences that call for leniency.

People

Legrand’s Charlie Derk Now Leading Product and Marketing Strategy For QMotion And Vantage Brands

Realignment Puts Focus on Complete Shading and Lighting Control Solutions With Natural and Artificial Sources

Industry

Nominations Are Now Open For The InfoComm Best Of Show Special Edition.

Winners will be announced on the first day of InfoComm 2020 Connected, June 16th 2020

CTA

CTA Update: The Effect of the Coronavirus on Tech Businesses

As the labor return rate rises, factories will return to full production capacity more quickly

Appliances

A Guide On How To Transition Field Service Staff To Work From Home

Fluid Services and Fred's Appliance Service reveal key ways to make the transition easier and more effective

TWICE VIP Awards

Nominate Your CE Products Today For The 2020 TWICE VIP Awards!

Nomination entry deadline is June 29th, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

People

Key Digital Appoints Masha Tsinberg Lakhter as COO

Effective immediately, Lakhter will assume responsibility for Key Digital’s overall strategy and execution for marketing, engineering, and operations.

People

VOXX Advanced Solutions President Tom Malone Dies At Age 65

A celebration of life will be held in the late spring

Industry

Apple To Donate 10 Million Masks To Healthcare Workers In The US

Due to a California regulation, Apple may have stockpiled masks

People

Paul Burgess Joins Enclave Audio As Executive Vice President Of Sales

Burgess will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Enclave’s channel and market strategy and internal processes of the sales organization.

Industry

NEC and Sharp Merge

The transfer is scheduled to be concluded on July 1, 2020.

Executive Insight

A ‘Watershed Moment’ For AV: Stampede’s Kelly On Tech’s Role In COVID-19 Crisis

“The virus is driving adoption rates that I don’t believe will lessen once this crisis passes.”

Need to Know

COVID-19 Comes Calling for CE Suppliers

Vendors are monitoring the ever-changing situation, but hope the worst has passed

Industry

HTSA Board Of Directors Cancels Its Upcoming Spring Conference

The HTSA Fall Conference, currently planned for October 27-29 in Dallas, TX, is expected to continue as scheduled.

Need to Know

Apple Just Hit With Record-Breaking $1.2 Billion Antitrust Fine

Apple owes France for antitrust activities amid global store closures

Trade Shows

AVIXA Releases Statement On COVID-19

"We are evaluating each and every event and location and making virtual options available, postponements if possible, and cancellations where necessary."

Industry

CEDIA Cancels Vancouver CEDIA Tech Summit

CEDIA has decided to cancel the Vancouver Tech Summit scheduled for March 12, 2020, but does plan to reschedule for later in the year.

Industry

Registration Open For 2020 CEDIA Awards & Leadership Conference

Second annual event takes place July 21-22 at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Industry

Zigbee Alliance Adds Bureau Veritas To Its Testing House Roster

California-based Lab now an authorized Zigbee Certification Program testing provider

Industry

2020 Residential Systems Stellar Service Awards Winners

The readers have spoken on their favorite manufacturer and dealer training programs.

Industry

Ezlo Innovation Joins The Zigbee Alliance

Smart home innovator partners with leading IoT industry group to further expand device interoperability

Industry

Residential Systems Best Of Show Winners At ISE 2020

Some of the eye- (and ear-) catching products from Amsterdam.

Industry

Voting Opens For 2020 SCN Stellar Service Awards

The winner will be announced in the April 2020 issue of Systems Contractor News.

Women Of Tech

Have You Secured Your Ticket For The 2020 Wonder Women Event Yet?

Limited amount of discount tickets still available.

Industry

Enter The 2020 Mobile Industry Awards Today!

Entry deadline is March 12, 2020.

Need to Know

Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc On Electronics Industry: Apple, Nintendo And More

The virus could affect 70% of all smartphones

Industry

iPhone Sales Bounce Back, But That’s Not What’s Driving Apple

Apple Watch, Air Pods and services helped Apple enjoy a happy holiday season

Industry

STMicroelectronics Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors

Company’s microcontroller product portfolio provides greater flexibility in device architecture and faster transition for the mass market to add connectivity.

CES

TWICE Picks Awards Winners For CES 2020

See which companies took home this year's awards!

CES

Aging-at-Home Kit Maker Judged Showstoppers LaunchIt! Winner

All 10 competitors are Eureka Park exhibitors with product ready to ship. Each competitor had four minutes to present, then underwent a Shark Tank-like...