| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | Harman's AMX acquisition proves the AV industry is still invisible | | | By Chuck Ansbacher, AV Network | | | In pro AV, names don't come much bigger than Harman and AMX. The audio manufacturer's announcement today that it will acquire AMX—one of the industry leaders in control and automation— for $365 million is a blockbuster story for the AV industry. It bounds with possibilities, and sets the stage for Harman to play in spheres far outside what it is traditionally known for. More»
Why This Matters: My NewBay colleague Chuck Ansbacher puts this latest acquisition in context as a "tech" acquisition. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | Harman, AMX and the making of market math | | | By David Keene, AV Network | | | Harman announced today that it will acquire Dallas-based AMX for $365 million. The news was unexpected– as unexpected as was the December 19, 2012 acquisition of Martin Lighting by Harman, the most recent instance of Harman buying a well-known technology company not–ostensibly– squarely in its core business. Is the industry has providing more fertile ground for M&A's. Could the AV industry finally be consolidating? More»
Why This Matters: My NewBay colleague David Keene explains why you can't read too much into this one acquisition and retraces the history that led to this day. And then he does muse about the significance. As we are all doing. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | NewBay InfoComm 2014 Best of Show awards | | | NewBay Media is now accepting submissions for the first annual Best of Show Awards, honoring outstanding products exhibited at the InfoComm Show. Awards will be given by NewBay Media publications Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Digital Signage, ProSound News, ProAudio Review, Mix, Music Festival Business, and Government Video magazines. More»
Why This Matters: The program recognizes outstanding products exhibited at the InfoComm Show that are new since the prior InfoComm Show. Winners are selected by panels of professional users and editors based on descriptions provided via the nomination form as well as on judges' inspection at the convention. Winning product will be announced at InfoComm. All products will be included in a Program Guide distributed after the show to the readers of Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Digital Signage, Government Video, ProSound News ProAudo Review, and Music Festival Business. -Cynthia Wisehart |
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