Strong gains in home renovation and repair spending are expected to continue into next year before tapering, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
On October 22, AT&T Inc. said it agreed to buy Time Warner Inc. for $85.4 billion. However, then Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed at a rally to block the deal if he won, saying, “It’s too much concentration of power in the hands of too few.”
Reed Exhibitions announced that Connected Security Expo will be returning to ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), for a second year. The expo is scheduled for April 5-7, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Leviton announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SmartThings, offering an automation solution through distribution partners and the professional dealer marketplace.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.
Lutron Electronics, a provider of energy-saving wireless lighting and shade control, has announced the winners of its annual Excellence Award competition as well as the newest additions to the Lutron Hall of Fame. The announcements were made on Thursday, Sept. 15th, in Dallas, in conjunction with the CEDIA tradeshow.
Parks Associates announced new primary and industry research examining the technology needs of SMBs (small-to-medium businesses) in the U.S. market. The international research firm found that 91 percent of U.S. SMBs use antivirus/malware protection software and 77 percent use cloud storage/backup services, although 80 percent of SMBs have concerns about using cloud-based services.
CEDIA offers basic and advanced training to prepare dealers to set up and install smart home technology systems. This specialized, hands-on installer training is designed to provide a foundation for a successful career as a home technology professional.