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‘Twas a Great & Lousy Year, Says Daniel Newman

CI columnist Daniel L. Newman argues with himself over what made 2014 a standout or sour year for the integration industry.

‘Twas a Great & Lousy Year, According to Chris Neto

CI columnist Chris Neto argues with himself over what made 2014 a standout or sour year for the integration industry.

If You Only Read 4 Articles in 2014…

Editor-in-Chief Tom LeBlanc highlights his favorite Commercial Integrator articles published in the last year.

How Feasible is a Goal of 50% RMR?

IHS Research touts a goal of 50 percent recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for security integration companies in the next year. But is it possible?

Are You Digging a Deeper Hole Instead of Digging Out?

If your business is suffering, it might be time to think differently because there are no bailouts in our industry.

Why Retention is Critical in Talent Management

CI Summit panel spoke eloquently about finding qualified employees … not so much about how to keep keep top talent.

Challenge to Integrators: Find Your Telemachus

You might not know that in Homer’s Odyssey, Mentor is Telemachus’ teacher. But if you know a lot about the AV integration industry, you should mentor somebody.

Bridging Generational Gaps at CI Summit 2014

AV Nation’s “live from CI Summit” podcast delves into 4K, net neutrality, generational leadership and other conference topics.

19 Tips for Stable & Secure IP Video Surveillance

Here are more than a few dos and don’ts that security integrators should consider when installing IP video surveillance cameras.

Overheard at CI Summit: Wireless Video, Net Neutrality & More

AV professionals got together to talk market trends, technology, and business practices at last week’s CI Summit in Orlando, Fl.