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HARD TIME: Vann’s Ex-CEO Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison

May 25, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Judge: ‘…Arrogance, That Defies Explanation’

Photo of George Manlove, now with Velodyne
George Manlove

 

In February, we reported that George Leslie Manlove was convicted on approximately 170 out of a total of 200 Federal felony counts stemming from his tenure as CEO of the now-defunct Vann’s Electronics & Appliances in Montana. A few days ago, Manlove learned his fate in the form of a sentence from U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dana Christensen, and it wasn’t a pretty picture. Manlove has been ordered to serve a sentence of more than 5 years in a Federal Penitentiary.

See more on this fall from grace by Manlove, the former CEO of Vann’s… [Read more…] about HARD TIME: Vann’s Ex-CEO Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison

Filed Under: Crime, Law, News, Pivot Point, Retailers Tagged With: George Leslie Manlove, George Manlove, prison, Vann's

A Global Player, CasaTunes Launches Call to Muslim Prayer Feature

May 25, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

CasaTunes logoFt. Collins, CO-based CasaTunes announced this week that it has launched a new feature to better address their growing global business.  This new feature is a call to Muslim Prayer feature, which will be very handy for end users in their growing Middle East business. A unique capability ignored by most system providers, this new call to Muslim Prayer support allows users to schedule and customize their personal call to pray.

See more on CasaTunes new call to Muslim prayer feature… [Read more…] about A Global Player, CasaTunes Launches Call to Muslim Prayer Feature

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Products Tagged With: CasaTunes, Steve Guerra

LeEco Appears to be Falling…Hard

May 24, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

LeEco logoWhat started as a roar appears to be ending as a whimper, as Asian wannabe-giant LeEco announced this week plans to lay-off nearly 70% of their entire U.S. workforce. This significant retrenchment occurs just weeks after its proposed $2 billion acquisition of Vizio fell apart just before closing, and suggests the company, which is in multiple businesses, may have gotten ahead of itself…and ahead of its funding.

See more on this dramatic announcement from LeEco… [Read more…] about LeEco Appears to be Falling…Hard

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Management, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: funding, LeEco, Vizio

Simply Reliable Launches ‘Digital Proposals’ in SmartOffice Update

May 11, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Simply Reliable SmartOffice logoSimply Reliable Software announced this week that it has added a dramatic new feature called “Digital Proposals” in the latest update of its SmartOffice software. The company called Digital Proposals “a game changing feature.”

Learn more about Simply Reliable’s Digital Proposals… [Read more…] about Simply Reliable Launches ‘Digital Proposals’ in SmartOffice Update

Filed Under: Brands, Integrators, News, Products Tagged With: digital proposals, Simply Reliable, SmartOffice, Tom Coffin

Voice-Enabled Device Usage Will Grow Nearly 130% This Year

May 11, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

eMarketer logoMomentum continues to build for voice-enabled devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home products, according to new data and forecast from eMarketer. Usage rates also appear to be increasing for the broader category of virtual assistants, such as Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Now and Microsoft’s Cortana.

See more on this all-new data on voice-enabled and virtual assistant market… [Read more…] about Voice-Enabled Device Usage Will Grow Nearly 130% This Year

Filed Under: Brands, Research, Statistics, Tech Trends Tagged With: Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Google, Google Home, Microsoft Cortana

Savant Targets New Market Segment with Simple Host/Pro Remote Kit

May 10, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Savant logoSavant Systems has launched a clever new package that allows them to address a new entry-level market segment, and provides custom integration pros with a more robust solution for their less sophisticated clients. Called the Simple Host and Pro Remote System, Savant applies what they’ve learned from their consumer business to offer a solid solution sold only through professional integrators.

See more on Savant’s new solution… [Read more…] about Savant Targets New Market Segment with Simple Host/Pro Remote Kit

Filed Under: Manufacturers, News, Products Tagged With: RTI, Savant, Tim McInerney, Universal Remote Control

First Product of Control4 and Triad Partnership Launches

May 10, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Control4s Triad Garden Array

Control4 Corp. announced today the launch of a line of outdoor audio solutions from their newly acquired Triad Speakers division. Called the Triad Garden Array outdoor speakers, the line includes a satellite speaker along with an outdoor subwoofer – all designed to be placed broadly throughout an entire outdoor entertainment space.

See more on this first product of the Control4 and Triad partnership… [Read more…] about First Product of Control4 and Triad Partnership Launches

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, Products Tagged With: Control4, Paul Williams, Triad

Help CEDIA to Help You

May 5, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

cedia logoOne of the greatest challenges for those of us in the residential technology business is the surprising lack of real hard data on the market. Now, you can do something about that. By participating in the 2017 CEDIA Size and Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Market survey, you help the organization collect the data that will give you a better understanding of your market…a true win-win.

See more about helping CEDIA to help you… [Read more…] about Help CEDIA to Help You

Filed Under: Associations, Industry Trends, Statistics, Survey Tagged With: CEDIA, Size and Scope of the Residential Systems Market

Crestron Wants to Solve Real World Problems for Real World People

May 5, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Crestron boothDuring the Sapphire Marketing NYC Road Show in Manhattan this week, we had the opportunity to spend time with Jeff Singer, Crestron’s Executive Director of Product Marketing, who shared with us the latest updates on the company’s major residential technology initiatives. He also helped us gain a better understanding of the company’s philosophy of product development and design, saying “We’re just trying to figure out how to solve real world problems for real world people.”

See more on Crestron’s initiatives… [Read more…] about Crestron Wants to Solve Real World Problems for Real World People

Filed Under: Manufacturers, Marketing, Products, Tech Trends Tagged With: Crestron, Jeff Singer, room tuning, UHD over IP

Sapphire Marketing Road Show Rolls into the Big Apple

May 4, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

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The Sapphire Marketing 2017 NYC Road Show rolled into Manhattan this week, taking over the 11th floor (and terrace) of the Midtown Loft & Terrace on 5th Avenue, just a stone’s throw from the Empire State Building. A large group of integrators and end users gathered to see the latest technology offerings from top brands such as Crestron, Digital Projection, Stewart, Leon Speakers and more.

See what we found at Sapphire Marketing’s NYC tech show… [Read more…] about Sapphire Marketing Road Show Rolls into the Big Apple

Filed Under: Integrators, Sales Reps, Shows & Events Tagged With: commercial, Marla Suttenberg, residential, Sapphire Marketing

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