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Certification: The key to the future
As competition within the custom installation market increases, AVIXA and CEDIA say integrators need to focus on certification as a way to differentiate themselves. Adelle King ... -
Understanding blockchain and the custom channel
Blockchain technology has the potential to change the way many industries conduct business. But how does it all work? Cameron Grimes takes a look at how ... -
Instinct to establish training academy
Integration company Instinct is establishing a training academy to build up skill bases within its business and is hoping to eventually bring it to the wider ... -
Commoditise and thrive
There seems to be attempts on the part of several suppliers to introduce commoditisation into the systems integration market as part of a race to the ... -
The growth of automation in Nigeria
Nigeria has had a bad press because of spam emails, but its systems integration sector is becoming a serious business. Paul Skelton reports. For many Australians ... -
The dangers of working around asbestos
Despite doing work in older homes as part of retrofit applications or heritage projects, many integrators don’t know the signs of asbestos or the dangers of ... -
Hearing loop tech updated
Recent advancements in hearing assistance technology have greatly improved the quality and flexibility for both users and system installers. Cameron Grimes reports. The regulations associated with ... -
Rise of the (network) guardians
As the margins in AV continue to fall, networking is cementing itself as the future of the home automation industry. Adelle King reports. The number of ... -
Surrounded by sound: Object-based audio
3D spatial audio is making waves for the immersive experience it delivers to audiences. Simeon Barut explores its development and future in the entertainment space. We ... -
SIP vs. H.323
Communication protocols SIP and H.323 were introduced to the world at around the same time but since their introductions, both have gone down very different paths. ...