HiddenWires newsletter - 6 November 2007

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Newsletter - 6 November 2007 - Wiring & Networking
This year we've received a marked increase in invitations to be involved in events aimed at builders and property developers. This indicates how quickly the residential technology market is changing, and last month was no exception with a trip to Interbuild. While the self-build market has benefitted from the Smart Home Shows, Interbuild is the first mainsteam UK construction exhibition with a dedicated, albeit small, home automation section. Some commentators are devoting column inches to predicting doom and gloom for installers, however feedback from these recent events and the CEDIA US Expo indicates that there is still plenty of business to be done, even in a soft property market. Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, the HiddenWires recruitment service currently includes two manufacturers looking for sales executives, and an installation company looking for a project engineer. As supporters of the EMEA+ InAVation Technology and Project Awards 2008, we'd like to encourage you to enter your best residential or commercial projects. Entry is free and all entries will be included in a draw to win VIP tickets to the awards dinner which will take place at the Hotel Okura, Amsterdam on the eve of ISE. Deadline for project entries is 30th November. For conditions and the application form click here. Our feature this month is Wiring & Networking, and is sponsored by The Multi-Room Company. We have six articles covering Leviton structured wiring, integrating CCTV with home networks, simplifying HD networks, what DLNA means for custom install, IPTV for TV distribution in large dwellings, and a whitepaper on home networking in Europe. We also have an article looking at the opportunities for smart home technology in the self-build market, and a case study of a countryside home in Hertfordshire. Finally we'd like to welcome Elan Systems (UK) and BMB Electronics as new Silver sponsors.
Articles Feature: Wiring & Networking Sponsor: The Multi-Room Company The Multi-Room Company is the official sole distributor of award winning home technology products to the custom installation and home entertainment markets. Product Article: Leviton Structured Wiring - an Easy-to-Use Solution for Every Project By Adam Brinton, The Multi-Room Company (5/11/2007) Integrating CCTV Systems with Home Networks By Tom Wright, Prestige CCTV (5/11/2007) Simplifying HD Home Networks By John Santhoff, Pulse~LINK (5/11/2007) DLNA and the Importance of the Digital Home Network to the Custom Install Industry By Scott Smyers, DLNA (5/11/2007) IPTV for TV Distribution in Large Dwellings By Jonathan Rackowe, Netvue (5/11/2007) Whitepaper: Europe's Home Networking Boom By John Barrett, Parks Associates (6/11/2007) Opportunities for Smart Technology in the Self-build Market By Jason Orme, Homebuilding & Renovating (5/11/2007) [go to articles page]  News Sponsor: Keene Electronics Our AV products and distribution accessories offer a massive range of problem solving solutions for you. Priority news: Keene Electronics Announces Harmony TV Headphone Amplifier (5/11/2007) Armour Home to be exclusive UK distributor for Weibel Lift AG, manufacturer of the world's most discreet, precision Projector Lift (19/10/2007) Get sharper, get darker! Epson breaks new boundaries in home cinema projection with its Full HD 1080p 3LCD projector, the EMP-TW2000 (9/10/2007) Opus Technologies announces new European distribution strategy (19/10/2007) Cytech Europe announces new developments in the Comfort II range of Home Automation/Security products (9/10/2007) Win VIP tickets to the EMEA+ InAVation Awards in Amsterdam during ISE week (5/11/2007) Other news: Superna Announces Compatibility with NuVo Multiroom Audio Systems (5/11/2007) HomePlug and Panasonic Merged Proposal Takes the First Step in Becoming a Worldwide Standard through the Efforts of the IEEE P1901 Work Group (30/10/2007) Audio Authority Adds IR Flexibility to the AVAtrix with the Model 1109 IR Breakout Device (26/10/2007) AMX Works with COMM-TEC to Open Direct Office in Central Europe (26/10/2007) Vogel's introduces EMO product range of remote controlled LCD/Plasma stands (23/10/2007) Middle Atlantic Products announces European compliance and availability of thermal management solutions (23/10/2007) CompTIA HTI+ Certification Replaced by CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+ certification (19/10/2007) Chief Manufacturing Offers All-New Online Knowledge College Training Program (9/10/2007) For the rest of this edition's news click here, for categorised news click here. [go to news page]  Case studies Artcoustic and Design Logistics Provide Solution for Countryside Home in Hertfordshire (5/11/2007) [go to case studies page]  Training Ingenium and Smart3 offer BUSing courses in the UK [go to training page]  Recruitment Dynalite seeks sales personnel to expand its presence in the UK Opus wants CI Sales Executive to be part of new distribution strategy Libra Solutions wants an enthusiastic, self motivated Project Engineer [go to recruitment page]  Books Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: Residential Integrator's Basics (Residential Integration Series) Residential Integrator's Project Management (Residential Integration Series) Residential Integrator's Customer Relations (Residential Integration Series) Home Technology Integration + (Residential Integration Series) [go to books page]		Weibel's patented precision projector lift overcomes all of the problems normally associated with traditional scissor projector lifts. SpeakerCraft is proud to announce the opening of its new European logistics unit. Distributors now have the added benefit of seeing their orders shipped quickly and efficiently throughout Europe, without the normal hassles involved with importing products. Monitor Audio loudspeakers represent the epitome of British design and quality, demonstrating Monitor AudioÕs devotion to music and film sound reproduction. Dynalite Europe supplies technology solutions for lighting control and home automation applications. Dynalite's distributed intelligence system is equally suited to large and small installations. HiddenWires-supported events: Hi-Tech House & Building 8-10 November 2007 Gostiny Dvor, Moscow, Russia Integrated Systems Russia 8-10 November 2007 Gostiny Dvor, Moscow, Russia LonWorld 14-15 November 2007 RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands CONNECTIONS Europe 4-6 December 2007 Adlon Kempinski, Berlin, Germany Connected Home Asia 5 December 2007 Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore Integrated Systems Europe 2008 29-31 January 2008 RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands [go to events page]

This edition's news in full:

Superna Announces Compatibility with NuVo Multiroom Audio Systems (5/11/2007)

Bticino Axolute - New Luxury Line of Keypad Stations Introduced by Vantage/Legrand (5/11/2007)

BADA and major manufacturers announce a long term commitment to invest in raising industry standards (5/11/2007)

Win VIP tickets to the EMEA+ InAVation Awards in Amsterdam during ISE week (5/11/2007)

Keene Electronics Announces Harmony TV Headphone Amplifier (5/11/2007)

Armour Home forges a new partnership with Epson (1/11/2007)

Expansion at The Multi-Room Company sees move into new premises (1/11/2007)

The Multi-Room Company adds Flying Mole to its product portfolio (1/11/2007)

Micro Device Display Consortium Launches New Web Site to Advance Microdisplay Projection TV Market (1/11/2007)

ABI Research Examines Wireless Video in the Home (1/11/2007)

HomePlug and Panasonic Merged Proposal Takes the First Step in Becoming a Worldwide Standard through the Efforts of the IEEE P1901 Work Group (30/10/2007)

Dolby Previews New Dolby Contrast and Dolby Vision Video Technologies (30/10/2007)

LaCie Announces the Ethernet Disk Mini Home Edition Personal Media Server (30/10/2007)

Ethernet goes Green with D-Link switches (30/10/2007)

NPD Group: High-Definition Discs and Video Players - Industry Must Do More to Motivate Consumers, but Opportunity for Growth is Abundant (30/10/2007)

MechoShade Systems interface card integrates motorised drapery shades with third-party products (26/10/2007)

Mordaunt-Short releases Avant 914i and 916i floorstanders (26/10/2007)

Audio Authority Adds IR Flexibility to the AVAtrix with the Model 1109 IR Breakout Device (26/10/2007)

CLIQK Transforms Apple iPhone into Remote Control for Home (26/10/2007)

AMX Works with COMM-TEC to Open Direct Office in Central Europe (26/10/2007)

PALME India success mirrors economic boom (24/10/2007)

Paradigm Reference unveils three Signature Series speakers with all-new form factors (24/10/2007)

BTX Introduces the MaxBlox CA-MX35 3.5-mm, Solderless Stereo Mini Jack (24/10/2007)

CodexNovus Introduces DV-1 Digital Media Reader (24/10/2007)

Intermatic Surge Arresters Guard Against Transient Voltage and Lightning Strikes (24/10/2007)

Hitachi Debuts New Category of Display With Line of Ultra Thin HDTVs (23/10/2007)

DMi Announces Change to Distributed Brand Line Up (23/10/2007)

CEDIA UK AGM focuses on value for members (23/10/2007)

Panamax MFP-400 Offers Slimline Design to Deliver Premium Power to HD Flat-Panel Displays (23/10/2007)

Vogel's introduces EMO product range of remote controlled LCD/Plasma stands (23/10/2007)

Sound Advance Introduces Three New 'Completely Invisible' Loudspeakers (23/10/2007)

Artison Debuts Super Slim SoundBar for Flat Panel Displays (23/10/2007)

Belden HDMI shielded twisted pair cables deliver performance in home theatre applications (23/10/2007)

Bryston shows 'D Series' zone amplifier prototype (23/10/2007)

Middle Atlantic Products announces European compliance and availability of thermal management solutions (23/10/2007)

Interbuild nears capacity in countdown to Autumn show (19/10/2007)

CompTIA HTI+ Certification Replaced by CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+ certification (19/10/2007)

Opus Technologies announces new European distribution strategy (19/10/2007)

Midwich Group Acquires Home Technology Distributor Invision UK (19/10/2007)

Armour Home to be exclusive UK distributor for Weibel Lift AG, manufacturer of the world's most discreet, precision Projector Lift (19/10/2007)

Free education to fuel fresh ideas on the Integrated Systems Roadshow (18/10/2007)

HomePlug Powerline Alliance Board of Directors Ratifies HomePlug Command and Control 1.0 Specification (18/10/2007)

Premier Mounts Develops Custom Mount for World's Largest Display (18/10/2007)

Xantech eliminates confusion and clutter with SmartPad LCD controllers (18/10/2007)

On-Q/Legrand Unveils High Performance Keypad for its lyriQ Audio System (18/10/2007)

CEDIA Region 1 invests in ISE (16/10/2007)

Niveus Media introduces Windows Media Center Extender designed for the custom install channel (16/10/2007)

Niveus Media introduces 2008 line of media servers (16/10/2007)

LiteTouch Expands Neo Into A Complete Wall Box Lighting Control System (16/10/2007)

Frost & Sullivan: Implementation of Building Directive to Result in Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Greater Energy Efficiency (16/10/2007)

Cytech Europe announces new developments in the Comfort II range of Home Automation/Security products (9/10/2007)

Chief Manufacturing Offers All-New Online Knowledge College Training Program (9/10/2007)

New management team to shape PALME show expansion in Middle East (9/10/2007)

SmX Debuts New Projection-Screen Technology (9/10/2007)

Get sharper, get darker! Epson breaks new boundaries in home cinema projection with its Full HD 1080p 3LCD projector, the EMP-TW2000 (9/10/2007)

EMEA InAVation Awards 2008 Call for Entries (8/10/2007)

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