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HiddenWires is the UK and European resource for custom install home automation and home entertainment. Aimed at designers, installers, suppliers and users of smart home technology, HiddenWires provides a wealth of news, articles, case studies, training and events, as well as helping to locate suitable products and services.

Articles Sponsor: Crestron Crestron is a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Feature: Home Entertainment Product Article: The Crestron DigitalMedia for Demanding HD Distribution and More (2/5/2012) By Robin van Meeuwen, Crestron Technology: Retrofit MoCA Home Entertainment Networks for Fun and Profit (2/5/2012) By Rob Gelphman, MoCA Industry Opinion: Preparing for the Future of Home Entertainment (2/5/2012) By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires Market Data: Connected Home Entertainment (2/5/2012) By Kurt Scherf, Parks Associates Regular Columns Trade Talk: Is the 'Good Enough' Culture Killing the Industry? (2/5/2012) By Peter Aylett, Home Technology Associates Tales from the Sharp End: Raindrops aren’t the Only Things Falling (2/5/2012) By The Urbane Installer Case Study: Intelligent Lifestyle Aboard the Pegaso Superyacht using KNX (2/5/2012) By Ben Lewis, KNX Consultants [more articles]  Training Sponsor: Philips Dynalite The Philips Dynalite Dimension distributor and dealer program provides high-quality training, technical and marketing support to all accredited companies and individuals. Dynalite assists dealers with Dimension accreditation and training framework CEDIA offers Maintenance, Aftercare and Reoccurring Revenue Workshop [more training]  Events Sponsor: CEDIA CEDIA's dedicated Education website offers information and guidance on industry training programmes, individual courses, CEDIA Certification, best practice and much more. Connect with CEDIA 24 May - Antwerp, The Netherlands PALM Expo & INSTALL China 2012 24-27 May 2012 - Beijing, China Connect with CEDIA 31 May - Madrid, Spain CONNECTIONS at TIA 2012 5-7 June 2012 - Texas, USA Connect with CEDIA 14 June - Paris, France [more events]

News Sponsor: KNX KNX is the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control. Priority News KNX 9th Awards Ceremony Reflects the International Character of KNX (1/5/2012) PMC Drives Growth in Custom Installation with Key Appointment (26/4/2012) AWE Scores Hat-Trick with Panasonic's Finest Screen (2/5/2012) Vimar Introduces the 'Web Server' to Further Enhance its By-me Home Automation System (2/5/2012) InvisionExpress Announces New Website With Added Dealer Benefits (4/5/2012) Yamaha Introduces RXV-73 Range of A/V Receivers (4/5/2012) Habitech Welcomes Justin Martin-Lawrence as New Technical Manager (4/5/2012) Wyrestorm Launches New Website and HDBaseT Lite Matrix Range (4/5/2012) (4/5/2012) Latest News ABI Research Expects 90 Million Homes Worldwide to Employ Home Automation Systems by 2017 (18/5/2012)  Key Digital Releases Compass Control Integrated Control System for Residential Applications (18/5/2012)  Picture House Announces TV Tank TV Concealing Aquarium (18/5/2012) Cytech Europe Announces New Brochures for Comfort Intelligent Home System (18/5/2012) UPnP Forum Publishes New Specifications Enabling Standardised End-to-End Management of the Home Network (18/5/2012)  [more news]  Recruitment Place your recruitment ad here to get it seen by the right candidate [more recruitment]  Books etc Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: TCP/IP For Dummies Networking All in One for Dummies CEA-DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (All-in-one) Designing a Structured Cabling System to ISO 11801 [more books]