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Integra Moves Into Distribution, Eliminating a Key Selling Point

February 23, 2017 by Ted 2 Comments

AVAD logo 2016This week we learned that Onkyo and Integra products would now be sold through AVAD, a distributor of custom integration products in the U.S. that is in the middle of changing its business model. Interestingly, this announcement came from AVAD, not from Onkyo/Integra, although Onkyo Vice President of Sales and Business Development Joe Petrillo is quoted in the official release.

But this simple announcement is being viewed as a game changer for many in the industry, who note that with the loss of its more “protected” status, Integra may have lost one of its key selling points.

See how some in the market are reacting to this decision by Integra… [Read more…] about Integra Moves Into Distribution, Eliminating a Key Selling Point

Filed Under: Distributors, Integrators, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: AVAD, Integra, Joe Petrillo, Onkyo

Existing Home Sales Hit 10-Year High

February 23, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

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In new data released on Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales launched into 2017 with a 3.3% overall gain to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million units in January – their highest level in ten years. The organization says this result “signals resilience among consumers even in a rising interest rate environment.”

See what existing home sales means for the economy… [Read more…] about Existing Home Sales Hit 10-Year High

Filed Under: Associations, Consumer Trends, News, Research, Statistics Tagged With: Lawrence Yun, NAR, National Association of Realtors

With Company Leader Incapacitated and Heir-Apparent Arrested: Who’s In Charge at Samsung?

February 22, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Samsung's Vice Chairman LeeAfter several years of non-stop success, Samsung has had a bit of a tough run lately. From exploding smartphone batteries to self-destructing washing machines to the arrest of the company’s Vice Chairman and heir-apparant…it’s been a challenging time, to say the least. But with the company Chairman Lee Kun-hee incapacitated due to failing health and his son, the Vice Chairman, now in police custody – the company’s biggest problem is a lack of leadership at the helm.

See how Samsung is addressing their leadership gap as a result of recent police action… [Read more…] about With Company Leader Incapacitated and Heir-Apparent Arrested: Who’s In Charge at Samsung?

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Crime, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Jay Y. Lee, Lee Kun-hee, Samsung Electronics

On Drive to Grow Commercial, James Hits the Accelerator…Lightly

February 16, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

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There’s a speaker in one of these wine barrels

James Loudspeaker, the specialty speaker manufacturer with a wide range of models mostly serving the high-end market, has intrigued us for some time now. The subject of our intrigue is largely centered around their prodigious custom manufacturing capability, which they use to create a plethora of one-off products designed to order. We told you about a VERY unique pair of speakers they made for one Colorado integrator, who uses James’ customization capabilities as his “competitive advantage.”

Now James is targeting the commercial channel. See what we learned about their plans… [Read more…] about On Drive to Grow Commercial, James Hits the Accelerator…Lightly

Filed Under: Commercial, Integrators, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: commercial, James Loudspeaker, Mark Schafle, Mike Park, Ted Telesky

GUILTY: Former Industry CEO Manlove Convicted on Multiple Federal Charges

February 16, 2017 by Ted 2 Comments

Almost exactly one year ago, we told you that former CEO of Montana specialty retailer Vann’s, George Leslie Manlove, was charged with more than 200 counts of criminal conduct by Federal prosecutors after an investigation by the FBI and the Department of Labor. Manlove, who is married to the daughter of the founder of Vann’s, was accused of a number of crimes including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements.

Now we learn that after a two-week trial and two days of deliberation, jurors found Manlove guilty on 172 of those charges…and aquitted on the rest.

See more about the surprising downfall of Manlove, a former rising star of tech… [Read more…] about GUILTY: Former Industry CEO Manlove Convicted on Multiple Federal Charges

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

Massive $6.3 Billion Writedown is Tanking Toshiba, Could It Collapse?

February 15, 2017 by Ted 2 Comments

Logo on Toshiba buildingToshiba Corp. announced yesterday that it will take a $6.3 billion writedown to account for the meltdown of its nuclear division. This amount of writedown is much higher than the markets had anticipated, forcing Toshiba into crisis mode having to secure lending commitments from their banks, reorganize their nuclear division, and sell assets to offset their losses.

Is Toshiba near the tipping point?… [Read more…] about Massive $6.3 Billion Writedown is Tanking Toshiba, Could It Collapse?

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Management, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Bloomberg, Kanebo, Livedoor, Mitsubishi Motors, Nikkei, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Tepco, Toshiba, writedown, Yamaichi Securities

With Over 73K Attendees, ISE Grows Almost 12%

February 15, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

ISE 2017 logoIntegrated Systems Europe announced today that their ISE 2017 show drew 73,413 attendees making it the largest ever trade show servicing the international residential and commercial integration industries. The show, which is a 50/50 partnership between CEDIA and InfoComm, saw attendance swell 11.7% over the level in 2016.

See more on this successful international trade show… [Read more…] about With Over 73K Attendees, ISE Grows Almost 12%

Filed Under: Associations, Industry Trends, Marketing, News, Shows & Events Tagged With: CEDIA, David Labuskes, InfoComm, Integrated Systems Europe, ISE, Vin Bruno

Crestron Launches DigitalMedia NVX Series UHD Network Solution

February 9, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Crestron's new DM-NVX-350 angleOne of the themes that appears to be emerging from the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show taking place in Amsterdam right now is several new competing solutions designed to distribute 4K Ultra HD over IP. We told you yesterday about Savant’s prototype solution and now we have Crestron with their DigitalMedia NVX Series, which it says transmits 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over standard 1GB Ethernet “with no latency – an industry first.”

See more on this Crestron next generation solution for 4K video over IP… [Read more…] about Crestron Launches DigitalMedia NVX Series UHD Network Solution

Filed Under: Manufacturers, News, Products, Tech Trends Tagged With: Crestron, DigitalMedia, network

Dramatic LG OLED & LCD Digital Signage Solutions at ISE 2017

February 9, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

New Technologies Offer ‘Visual Options’ in Digital Signage

LGs logoAn interesting aspect of the Integrated Systems Europe Show (ISE) show is that it addresses both the residential and the commercial integration segments, making it a powerful draw for both types of integrators – although in Europe, it can often be one integration company that services both markets. Addressing the commercial side, LG Electronics took new digital signage solutions to Amsterdam – and with both LCD and OLED solutions, they caught our attention.

See the new advanced LG digital signage solutions showing now at ISE 2017… [Read more…] about Dramatic LG OLED & LCD Digital Signage Solutions at ISE 2017

Filed Under: Commercial, Manufacturers, News, Products, Shows & Events, Tech Trends Tagged With: digital signage, LCD, LED, LG, OLED, video wall

Savant Previews 4K Video over IP Switching at ISE 2017

February 8, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Savant "stand" at ISE 2017Savant has launched a new 4K Ultra HD video over IP switching solution at ISE 2017 taking place now in Amsterdam, NL. This is its first major product launch since Robert Madonna returned as CEO replacing outgoing CEO William Lynch in September 2016. The company says this system will give their dealers an “advantage in delivering premium distributed A/V content to their residential and commercial clients.”

See more on this new solution from a newly energized Savant… [Read more…] about Savant Previews 4K Video over IP Switching at ISE 2017

Filed Under: News, Products, Tech Trends Tagged With: audio/video distribution, Robert Madonna, Savant

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