Having participated in 25 CEDIA Expos in a variety of roles — attendee, installation business owner, instructor, exhibitor and press, I have many stories to tell. What began as small get-togethers in the early years with fewer than 1,000 attendees eventually grew to the extravagant events, awards banquet and late-night parties we now see. With amazing new technologies, CEDIA Expos never disappoint.
AMP Security announced a new name, AMP Smart, as well as the release of the AMP Smart Panel, which deploys next generation technology from Qolsys and Alarm.com as part of the comprehensive rebrand.
CEDIA affirmed its commitment to workforce development and veterans’ employment. CEDIA’s workforce development initiative seeks to provide a comprehensive solution to one of the most consistently voiced pain points of CEDIA members — lack of a qualified workforce.
Nortek Security & Control LLC announced the GoControl smart doorbell camera available exclusively to professional security dealers and smart-home installers.
CEDIA has named the 2016 volunteers of the year. Each has contributed significant time and lent their expertise to help develop and refine CEDIA programs and offerings. Each year CEDIA recognizes three individuals: a new volunteer, a training volunteer and an overall volunteer.
CEDIA announced a new partnership with Slateplan that will provide CEDIA members with access to their customer-facing sales software at a reduced price of $49 a month.
CEDIA launched a new online community, an exclusive CEDIA member benefit, designed to be another touchpoint for members to develop and sustain connections that will help them thrive in the industry.
Feeling overwhelmed? Of course you are. We all are, to some extent. We’re on a ride that’s getting ever faster, a ride powered by the “Law of Accelerating Returns.”