The Integration Guide to Outdoor AV By Llanor Alleyne Wireless technology continues to push the boundaries of where consumers can enjoy audio and video entertainment, but in the custom integration world, concerns about cable runs, product and installation durability, and future-proofing projects still dominate the backend conversation. Providing that outstanding performance has come to include not only great loudspeakers, but also high-quality video and the right equipment to safeguard these expensive AV components year round. Read full story »
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Apple Product News Distilled Down for the CI Channel By Michael Heiss As befits a market leader and sales powerhouse, Apple has the luxury of not depending on industry events such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, or CEDIA to make its periodic product and system updates and introductions. Like the proverbial "300-pound gorilla," it can do what it wants, though the schedule for announcements is typically three times a year. On and immediately after each of these events, there is the general and "fan-boy" press coverage, but getting down to what it all means for our specific customer base takes a bit more thought. Read full story »