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Michael Restrepo of Restrepo Innovations on Finding Success at CEDIA Expo/CIX

Michael Restrepo shares his candid insights on how he executed on a bold vision for Restrepo Innovations, and…

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Designing AV Systems in Hospitality That Survive Staff Turnover

A well-designed AV system in hospitality should stay dependable, usable and serviceable long after the original operator has…

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Business Builders for Integrators: Motives and Trust for Succession

A disciplined succession plan protects the company's value, stabilizes teams and preserves the business identity.

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Advanced Network Devices on the Future of IP-Based Safety Solutions

Bobby Swartz, president of Advanced Network Devices (ANetD), discusses the company vision and its focus on IP-based emergency communications…

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Design Meets Tech: Inside the Custom Installation Industry’s Evolution

Eric Nakkila of Selective Design offers insightful perspectives on European design trends, lighting, invisible speakers, vinyl’s comeback and…

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Midwich’s Bill Reimer: AV Living Legends #80

Bill Reimer of Midwich US is the latest inductee into the #AVLivingLegends series from Commercial Integrator.

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Basepoint Building Automations Wins Integrator of the Year for Transformative Workforce Investments

Basepoint Building Automations wins Integrator of the Year by prioritizing employee training, innovation labs and proprietary tech solutions.

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ISE 2026 Pro AV Industry Forecast: Expert Insights

Our state of the industry panel discussion indicates stronger growth in 2026 than in 2025, albeit with clear…

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Randy Stearns & G Paul Hess: CI’s Exclusive D-Tools Interview

Randy Stearns and G Paul Hess sit down with us for an exclusive interview after the culmination of…

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Smarter Systems Named Integrator of the Year for Differentiating Strategies

Smarter Systems have managed to retain its roots in education while pivoting to serving large corporate clients and…

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ISE 2026 Reflections: Show Affirms the Power of Live Events 

ISE 2026 reinforced the enduring power of live events, bringing together well over 90,000 AV stakeholders to explore…

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Embedding Core Values of Culture into Business Growth

Having a strong culture is not simply a byproduct of success; it is the engine of success.

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DMF Lighting’s Ruslan Polinovsky on Engaging Designers & Lighting Innovation | Inside Buzz Ep. 11

At CEDIA Expo 2025, DMF Lighting’s Ruslan Polinovsky discusses lighting innovation, education and the power of designer-integrator collaboration.

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AV Brains & Brawn: It’s a People Business Now More Than Ever

In today’s modern technology landscape, strong customer relationships are the foundation for providing great experiences.

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Why the AV Industry Should Move Beyond the “Smarter Codec”

Neat's Tormod Ree argues centralized codecs limit AV flexibility, advocating for distributed intelligence to enable scalable, adaptive solutions.

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