*Originally published on CEPro.com Integrator outfits more than 200 pop-up coronavirus COVID-19 testing stations with mobile SnapAV Araknis networks and Luma video surveillance gear. When the coronavirus COVID-19 hotspots began to stress the healthcare systems and testing capabilities of several U.S. states, pop-up testing sites became a crucial weapon in the fight against the virus. The success […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com We spoke with integrators & surveyed our audience to learn more about how and why AVoIP is growing in the integration market. AV over IP solutions (AVoIP), at this point, are a new form of signal distribution that most integrators are aware of, if not actively offering as part of their […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com Many companies are hard at work creating safe and effective IAQ products, but how should integrators approach the category? Panasonic offers some advice. It’s safe to say that right now, most Americans prefer to stay indoors. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, studies showed that Americans spend an average of 90% of […]

*Originally published on SecuritySales.com A new survey finds Millennials and Gen Xers will invest in additional comforts at home while Boomers are eager to get out once the pandemic ends. BOSTON — More than two in five American homeowners (42%) indicated they will spend more time at home compared to last year, even when economies […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com Humans tend to have these common biases that lead us to believe things are worse than they actually are. Understanding these biases can help you grow. As of July 30th, 2020, there has been 17 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 667K deaths worldwide. The United States and the United Kingdom […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com NPD Group reports that nearly two-thirds of U.S. market has not yet embraced smart home devices. Security cameras and video doorbells are most prevalent. Market saturation? No way. According to the Home Automation Ownership & Usage Report from NPD Group’s Connected Intelligence, still just 35% of consumers report they own at least one type […]

*Originally published on SecuritySales.com With so much at stake, it’s important to establish ways of monitoring telework security in a world with disappearing network perimeters. PHOENIX — The coronavirus pandemic has created a “new normal” that redefines the way business operates by eliminating security and physical work borders.  A recent Global Workplace Analytics study found that having employees work […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com More than half of the world is on social media. Take advantage of that and bring a personality to your brand with engaging social media content. Social media has become one of the most useful outreach channels for leading brands in every industry, yet some audiovisual integrators aren’t utilizing it to […]

*Originally published on CEPro.com Key questions regarding takeover jobs revolve around the ownership of the ‘abandoned’ equipment, and the status of the previous dealer’s contract. Nearly every integrator at some point has a takeover job where the previous installer either abandoned the project or was fired by the homeowner. But there are some important questions […]

*Originally published on CommercialIntegrator.com Effective audio visual marketing for your integration firm means an up-to-date website, lead generation, a focus on outcomes and connecting to other humans. For many in the audiovisual industry — particularly integrators — capturing new customers and generating new leads can be an elusive goal without an effective audio visual marketing […]