With so many different systems being installed in a home, and the variety of players involved, one of the big challenges is “getting everyone on board, on the same page, and at the same time.”

We all want to succeed at what we do, whether it be skeet shooting, mountain climbing, or attending a trade show or industry event.

“Big” is in, especially when it comes to archived information.

The smart home has arrived. Recently smart devices and systems that are affordable, reliable, expandable, and most importantly, desired by consumers, have emerged.

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. 

Over the past 130 or so years there have been tremendous technological advancements. Just look at them all — from the telephone, light bulb, radio and television to the cell phone, flat screen display and streaming media — and they keep on coming.