Communicates Autumn 2014

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Contents State of The Industry

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CEDIA Tech Forum and AGM

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Alister Smith Elected Vice Chair of CEDIA Board

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What’s New with Apple?

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60 Seconds with Nick Pidgeon

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CEDIA Releases New White Papers

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CEDIA Explains The Fundamentals

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Trends Gain Traction in Denver

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CEDIA Brings Training Back to India

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CEDIA Supports the IET

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New Education Director Appointed

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CEDIA Awards The Best

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Exclusive Offer - Site Signboards

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On The Road with Steve Carter

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VAT Update

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CEDIA Reveals New Streamlined Website

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4K & HDCP

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CEDIA Targets End Users and Designers

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CEDIA Supports Events Across Europe

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Research Indicates a Positive Outlook for CI

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Training and Events Calendar

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New Members

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Welcome‌ ‌to Communicates, your industry resource for the latest news and stories.

CEDIA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and what a year it has been so far. Membership continues to increase, with significant growth in the UK, India, Poland and Nigeria. The CEDIA Awards was once again a resounding success. The entries were of an exceptional standard, and the event itself was enjoyed by over 300 guests. Behind the scenes, the CEDIA team has been working on a range of new white papers, translating current resources into French and Italian, designing a new website and developing new relationships with the JIB and IET. Most recently, CEDIA hosted a round table discussion and networking event, welcoming over 100 attendees.

With so many new developments having been achieved over the last six months, CEDIA provides you with a full update in this issue of Communicates.

Wendy Griffiths Executive Director CEDIA EMEA

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THE INDUSTRY CEDIA welcomed over 100 smart home industry professionals to the London Connect with CEDIA event last month. It kicked off with a State of the Industry round table discussion which included around 50 people representing members, non-members, trade suppliers and other professions, such as, the Electrical Contractors’ Association.

Kris Hogg, CEDIA Chairman led the round table and focused on key developments within the smart home industry, highlighting the introduction of mass market products and what effect this might have on the CI sector.

The general consensus was that this new tier of home technology products will, of course, have an impact, but that there is still a great opportunity for skilled professionals to install products, and this won’t change.

aren’t interested in hearing about the wires and the various products, they’re ultimately seeking to enjoy a luxury lifestyle that our technology can bring. So, even if mass market products become more popular, there will always be a requirement for great service, and that is where our industry can really build differentiation and business.

Stuart Tickle of AWE expressed the view that the situation mirrors the concern that most people had for the arrival of the iPad and iPhone.

The industry thought that these innovations would mark the end of home control systems but instead companies like Crestron, Control4 and URC are thriving.

As Will Brocklebank of Face to Face Digital and Rupert Merryweather of HaveMoreControl pointed out, consumers aren’t that well informed about home technology. There are a group of DIY consumers who are happy to do the research and try some products out for themselves, but a significantly large proportion of end users are happy to pay for the advice, design skills and installation expertise provided by custom installation professionals.

David Smith from SMC backed this view, making the point that home technology professionals are providing a service; they’re not just about products. Customers

Certain products are great, and consumers are familiarising themselves with these innovations, but a simple software update can disrupt their whole set up. It won’t be long before homeowners get completely fed up with these issues.

Kris Gamble of Customised commented that there are three tiers to the market - DIY, ‘prosumer’, a simpler install section and then high end custom install. While custom install is well represented by associations, the other markets aren’t. These areas are likely to be dominated by electricians, but they require training.

What manufacturers, distributors and installers need to do, is decide on the area of the market that they want to focus on and then do the best they can to meet the customer’s requirements in this area.

Simon Buddle, CEDIA’s Education Director turned the conversation onto wiring. Whatever the product is, wires are needed, and again, this is where professional installers come in. Simon also announced that the CEDIA Recommended Wiring Guidelines is currently being updated and will be available as a benefit in the near future.

Turning the attention to what clients are asking for, Omar Hikal of Archimedia explained that apart from security, everything else is a nicety. Clients want nice-to-have products, so AV still plays a massive part in what we are selling. Robin Courtney of SMC works on a lot of multi-dwelling projects and took issue with this point in this area of the market. Cost is everything for developers so they don’t want to have unnecessary products installed, he argued.

The state of the industry round table ended on a positive note.

While some attendees were concerned with the latest developments in the industry, many don’t see it as a threat. The market is widening and it is up to each company to position themselves correctly to take advantage of these opportunities.

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There is still a great opportunity for skilled professionals to install products, and this won’t change.

Our thanks to all those who took part in the debate. We plan to host equally stimulating sessions at Connect with CEDIA events, so watch this space for details.

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CEDIA ANNOUNCES

NEW TECH FORUM PLUS KEYNOTE PRESENTATION & AGM CEDIA has announced the new CEDIA Tech Forum, a format which combines education, a keynote presentation and the annual AGM. The two-day event will be held on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel in London.

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The event will feature two training sessions on 4K and HDMI, and Wireless Technology.

These courses will include both theory and practical learning, allowing installers to get to grips with the latest industry developments.

Trade suppliers will also have the opportunity to provide hands-on training for brand specific products and technologies, with eight Manufacturer Product Training sessions running over the course of the two days.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION CEDIA has also revealed that Maria Ingold, CEO of global tech consultancy, Mireality, will deliver a special keynote presentation.

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redefining digital business in London and beyond in 2014, Maria heads a technical consultancy specialising in the secure delivery of premium film and television on demand. She has created end-toend VOD solutions for some of the most successful on-demand movie services in Europe, including cable (Virgin Media) and broadband (Channel 4’s Film4oD).

will include reports on education, marketing, membership growth, finance and more, with the composition of the new CEDIA Board also revealed at the event.

Members are then invited to stay for an evening of networking.

CEDIA members and non-members who wish to attend the CEDIA Tech Forum and Keynote can purchase tickets online at www.cedia.co.uk/ events. Prices are as follows: MEMBERS - £50 (inc VAT), NON-MEMBERS - £100 (inc VAT).

Entry to the AGM for CEDIA members is free for all members.

Maria’s presentation, entitled, Home Technology (HoT): A Connected, Smart, Sustainable Future for Living – At Home and Away will explore how communications, audio, video, smart home, efficient energy and wearable tech are all combining to provide advancements in home technology, and also to life, with the ultimate goal of creating homes that people can take with them wherever their heart goes.

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ALISTER SMITH ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF CEDIA BOARD CEDIA Board member Alister Smith, Managing Director at London-based integration firm, DLUK, has stepped into the new role of Vice Chair.

Alister joined CEDIA’s volunteer Board of Directors in January 2014, and will be filling the shoes of Kris Hogg who stepped up to take the position of Chair at the same time. As Vice Chair, Alister will provide important support and advice for Kris as he leads the Board in representing the custom installation industry.

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What’s new with Apple?

Last month, Apple announced the rollout of iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch along with details on their new software and services. What does this mean for CEDIA members, both designer/installers and manufacturers/suppliers?

1. iOS 8 Upgrade May Cause Disruption With Current iOS-Based Systems The iOS 8 upgrade was made available on September 17. No customer should upgrade any iOS product that serves as a primary control device without speaking with you, their installer first. Let them know that is for their protection so that you are able to evaluate the impact of this new software on their systems. Expect service and upgrade calls and use them as an opportunity to recommend back-up and verification services for their devices before they upgrade.

2. The Apple Watch Is Poised To Become An Integral Part of the Connected Home

Members of the CEDIA Technology Council along with CEDIA senior staff have studied the live keynote and blog feeds to identify several top items you need to know that might impact your business.

With a re-imagined user interface, location awareness, and other key innovations, the Apple Watch will enable CEDIA members to provide a more personal control experience. Start to think about the wearables market in general and how it will impact all of your clients.

3. Apple iPhone 6 Embraces Near Field Communication (NFC) The iPhone 6 models bring NFC to the Apple ecosystem. Be aware of how NFC could be utilised in clever ways to activate home controls that interact with physical objects. Keep this in mind as you look at other home technology products and be aware of the implications NFC has with triggered events in access and controls systems.

4. Touch ID Released to 3rd-Party Developers This is a key element to increase device and data security thanks to twofactor authentication provided by the biometric sensor on iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. Along with Apple’s rollout of new APIs, this will open up huge opportunities for technology integrators as they deploy customised mobile apps in their AV and control system designs using Apple’s HomeKit, HealthKit, CloudKit, and WatchKit development platforms.

Personal data security is a hot topic in the news along with hacking of connected devices, so think about how this will make your client installations more integrated and secure.

5. It’s a Wi-Fi Phone!

A key new iPhone 6 feature is the ability to initiate phone calls using your own phone number, with seamless hand-off between a home’s Wi-Fi network and carrier VoLTE networks. This will impact many areas of communication and possibly place additional burdens on the home network.

6. These are the first iPhones to Support 802.11ac Wi-Fi The new iPhone models include 802.11ac support which, in turn, creates opportunities for the industry to upgrade existing client wireless infrastructures for faster and more reliable networking.

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Nick Pidgeon What’s your company and where is it based?

Visualization – AV Rack build and Install. Our dedicated rack build facility is based in Maidenhead, Berkshire regularly completing around 500 racks a year for numerous customers in various sectors. You’ll also often find our installation team travelling worldwide partnering on projects from conception to handover.

How did you get into the industry?

After initially working in the commercial sector of the AV industry and running a large team of rack wireman for a number of years I set up Visualization in 2005. Trading primarily as a rack build facility in the early years it wasn’t long before the team grew and CI was a natural progression.

What’s your favourite film?

Something Marvel, maybe one of the X-men or Avengers. Let’s be honest it would be pretty cool to be a superhero if we didn’t spend our days working in CI. What’s your favourite album?

Paolo Nutini – Sunny Side Up. This is permanently in my car when the sun’s shining.

What’s your favourite project and why?

As a services member all projects completed by our team are on our customers behalf with complete anonymity. That being said when our customers’ clients are completely open minded to the possibilities available from the CI sector, this always leads to great integration and satisfying results.

Which custom installation technology do you consider the most important today and why?

The ability to transmit over a single twisted pair cable. If we compare this to ten years ago when everything required a unique cable and often resulting in distance concerns, we now manage to send a vast majority down one cable – Crestron and AMX have embraced this.

How long have you been a CEDIA member?

Since 2012.

What do your consider your biggest achievement as a CEDIA member?

Becoming a Professional Services member and the first in our field to have this accreditation.

What’s the biggest issue for custom installation businesses today and how can they deal with it?

With technology now being an integral part of most clients’ day to day lives, combined with the increasing availability to directly source and consequently drive the price of this aspect; it’s important we as an industry don’t undervalue the service we provide in each project.

If there was one thing you could change in the industry what would it be?

Industry standards should not be a choice but an obligation. If the industry was more regulated the quality of installations would be also.

If you weren’t in the custom installation sector, what would you like to be doing and why?

I love what we do. What else would I rather be??? Oh except maybe I could be Iron Man. He gets to play with gadgets and be a superhero.

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CEDIA RELEASES NEW WHITE PAPERS

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The CEDIA team has been busy putting pen to paper over the last few months, developing an array of white papers, suitable to both integrators and specifiers.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

At the time of membership renewals, many commented that one of the key reasons that they remain a CEDIA member is the resources which are available to them. It is for this reason that CEDIA puts great emphasis on introducing new white papers as often as possible.

Prevent, and explores different examples of how to recover the five most common problems with home technology systems.

The document clarifies the first actions to take in repairing hardware, software and the original design of the system. It addresses the ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of Troubleshooting, including: Do ‘Check all equipment to identify if any software/firmware updates are necessary’ and Don’t ‘Make changes to the system midway through the signal path’. The white paper also covers basic HDMI troubleshooting guidelines and identifies the problem and offers a solution.

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the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, the white paper explains exactly what is required in a Safe System of Work.

The document also discusses the ECS occupational card scheme.

CEDIA has recently formed an alliance with the ECS to create the ‘Home Technology Integrator’ ECS card. This is an ECS Related Discipline Card and entitles the holder to carry out unsupervised work on a building site. The white paper covers other useful resources, topics covered in CEDIA’s one-day Health & Safety Course and the importance of demonstrating the competence that owning an ECS card brings.

RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIERS

Specifiers are an important audience for CEDIA and thanks to a number of focus groups, the association better understands the needs of these professionals.

To successfully work together, designers and custom installers need to be able to understand each other and the terminology used.

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TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE HOME TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL This white paper provides installers with the knowledge and strategy to combat common problems.

It guides home technology professionals through the five steps to troubleshooting: Analyse, Diagnose, Repair, Verify and

The Health & Safety white paper highlights how employers are legally obliged to protect themselves and their team at all times and ensure they are capable and competent to carry out their duties, whilst being able to provide proof to relevant authorities when requested. Employers are legally required to implement a Safe System of Work. Failure in doing so can result in the closure of business and even expensive legal battles in the event of an incident.

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This white paper allows design professionals to gain a better understanding of the terminology used in the home technology industry, with over 100 words and phrases.

As well as explaining what words such as Ethernet, cabling and HDMI mean, the document also includes an explanation for CEDIA and a list of frequently asked questions. The white paper answers ‘Can homeowners install their own residential electronic systems?’ ‘How big is the home integration market?’, and ‘What are the benefits of hiring a CEDIA Certified professional?’

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HOME TECHNOLOGY CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE The ‘Home Technology Client Questionnaire’ document is designed to be used by interior designers and architects to help them bring greater clarity and definition to a client’s home technology brief.

The white paper will guide design professionals on the right questions to ask in the consultation stage of a client meeting. It is split into three categories: audio, video and other items, as a guideline for the designer to determine the type of technology required and the level of complexity that is involved. This will ensure an easier planning process for the design professional when looking at the aesthetics of a scheme, and how technology might fit within that design. It will also be a useful document to discuss with a CEDIA member when they are briefed to deliver the home technology solution for a project.

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CEDIA EXPLAINS THE FUNDAMENTALS CEDIA has released a new book entitled ‘Fundamentals of Residential Electronic Systems’, targeted at new and existing professionals working in the custom install market.

In this fast paced industry, it is easy to get preoccupied with other aspects of the job and not find time to focus on the fundamentals.

This easy to read document ensures that project and sales managers, office staff, IT teams and security professionals will benefit from a better understanding of the industry.

The document includes an introduction to the industry, professionalism and documentation, business fundamentals, basic mathematics and electricity and safety, codes and standards.

An FAQ section has been included in this document to provide useful information on home integration and the benefits of working with CEDIA members. This is the second resource from CEDIA dedicated to the meeting the needs of the design professional.

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It also focuses on the different aspects of home technology, including distributed audio, home cinema design and installation, lighting and lighting control, security, alarm, surveillance and access control, energy monitoring and management, and the home network.

The book directly supports the CEDIA Gateway Certification and is the recommended study guide for the exam, as well as the foundation for higher certifications.

Printed copies are available from the CEDIA website. The cost is £50 for members and £85 for non-members.

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TRENDS GAIN TRACTION IN DENVER Over 480 exhibitors and 18,500 attendees from 82 countries participated in CEDIA Expo 2014 in Denver, US last month.

The exhibition continues to be an essential event for technology brands, installers and influencers, to connect and experience the very latest innovations the industry has to offer.

Some of the hottest trends evident this year were the very latest 4K technologies, state-of-theart laser projectors and the first demonstrations of Dolby Atmos on the show floor.

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HOME CINEMA AUDIO Another key innovation at CEDIA this year was in home cinema audio.

In his Q&A with Caruso from The development of Dolby Atmos Netflix, Fasulo commented that 4K for home cinema represents a streaming is expected to double major change for CI. or triple in the next few years, something all installers need to be prepared for. Fasulo also used the presentation to unveil Dolby Atmos first debuted in the the company’s new lines of High cinema in 2012 with the feature Resolution Audio (HRA) and a full Brave. Since then, it’s been used line of home automation-ready TVs in more than 150 cinema releases. and new 4K projectors, including Directors and sound mixers the first-ever short throw projector. appreciate the format because Also on show at the event were it lets them precisely place and new AV receiversFrEE and technologies FrEE sounds anywhere around the move for 4K content distribution.

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At the beginning of August, CEDIA returned for a second year to Mumbai Industry Discounted Discounted Dedicated to host a training andStand networking Due to popular demand, an extra Training Events Resources Space event.Stand Space day was added to the schedule, resulting in a 5-day programme, full of a broad range of training courses, networking events and examinations.

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CEDIA has seen a dramatic 180% increase in membership in India over the last two years, resulting in a total of 43 CEDIA professional members.

“The CEDIA event in Mumbai was a great initiative, especially for the Indian Custom Integration market” commented Sawan Nichani, a new CEDIA member and founder of MacBee. “The training was extremely well planned and executed. The content reflected changes in the ever evolving industry. I highly recommend CEDIA membership to all AV professionals. It is a great platform for people to stay up to date with best industry practice, advice and knowledge.”

CEDIA introduced two new sessions this year, including the Home Technology Conference and free manufacturer product training. CEDIA partnered with the

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Mumbai chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) to host a Home Technology Conference as part of the event.

The conference focused on how design professionals can integrate technology into their projects.

The new relationship between the IIID and CEDIA has laid down the foundations to grow a strong alliance between both associations.

The manufacturer product training was hosted by the event sponsors and extremely well supported, attracting 128 attendees to the one hour slots.

A total of 72 attendees participated in the nine training sessions that CEDIA offered throughout the event, with the Home Cinema Design Workshop proving the most popular. The course highlights to installers the standard they need to follow when designing and fitting a home cinema to offer a truly immersive entertainment

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experience. A number of installers who attended and completed the various training sessions also took certification exams in Gateway and EST2.

CEDIA also held its Connect with CEDIA networking event, which saw over 100 professionals participate in active discussions and debates. This was a great platform for people to understand the market and forge strong relationships with established important players.

The event was sponsored by Core Brands, Control4, Lutron, Trescent Lifestyles, Sound & Vision, Image engineering, Casadigi, Harman International and Sonance.

Sponsors also benefited from the events media partners: What Hi-Fi India, Hiddenwires and Integrated Systems Europe, who supported the course.

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CEDIA SUPPORTS THE IET Blane Judd, Chair of the IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology) Standards TC2.4 DC Power Systems talks through the relationship the IET has established with CEDIA. Low and extra low voltage direct current (d.c.) power distribution offers an enabling infrastructure to manage the increasing numbers of direct current power devices in buildings – such as consumer electronics, building services, IT equipment, as well as solar photovoltaic and battery systems. It allows end users to avoid unnecessary power conversion steps, with potential benefits including carbon savings, energy efficiency improvements and optimisation of space utilisation in buildings.

Despite the strong growth of d.c. powered electronic devices essential to connected systems in buildings, d.c. power distribution has not had the same treatment as a.c. power either in the market or in standards world. Following industry consultation, IET Standards recognised the opportunity to work with key stakeholders to develop a Code of Practice in this area, and provide confidence to end users in the possibilities and appropriate application routes for (LV and ELV) d.c. in buildings.

real world experience and to help ensure that the final document is written at the right level for practitioners to understand and use. Guy also stepped forward as a CEDIA representative to present at the KTN and IET Forum: Direct Current Energy Systems on Integrating DC Energy Systems into the Home Using Domestic AV Cabling.

Guy has served as a volunteer and representative with distinction to date, and I very much look forward to his continued support and involvement in moving the standard through the forthcoming Draft for Public Comment stage and into publication.

Guy Singleton comments: “As a volunteer for the CEDIA Standards committee, I am keen to work with institutions such as the IET. We are working towards positively influencing codes and standards relevant to, and for the benefit of the whole industry. My involvement in creating the IET Code of Practice for Low Voltage Direct Current Power Distribution in Buildings has been extremely interesting and I expect that the industry as a whole will benefit from it.”

We are working towards positively influencing codes and standards relevant to, and for the benefit of the whole industry.

CEDIA was noted as a leading group in the application of electronic systems in buildings, and was happy to nominate Guy Singleton of Imagine This Ltd as the CEDIA representative for the technical committee (TC2.4 DC Power Systems, of which I am Chair) overseeing development of the new standard. Guy has also provided his expertise in the editing group, working with the lead author and other technical experts from research and industry to feed in

The Draft for Public Comment stage for the IET Code of Practice for Low and Extra Low Voltage Direct Current Power Distribution in Buildings is expected to commence in November 2014. Further information will become available on the IET Standards website.

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SIMON BUDDLE

APPOINTED AS NEW EDUCATION DIRECTOR CEDIA has appointed Simon Buddle to succeed Matt Dodd as Education Director for CEDIA EMEA. Simon will head up the development of CEDIA’s expanding education programme within the region. He will help support the globalisation of the industry by assisting with the production and dissemination of relevant international content. His new role will also include developing new content and adapting existing materials to work on various platforms.

Simon will provide a strategic overview of the CEDIA education programme, working closely with CEDIA’s Education Co-ordinator Aneta Armova-Levin, the CEDIA Board, the Association’s Education Committee and the CEDIA Education team in the US.

“I’ve been proud to be a part CEDIA education from its earliest days, watching it grow over the years to provide professional knowledge and helping to raise industry standards” comments Simon. “Educating homeowners about smart home technology is the new frontier. With Apple, Google and others now offering solutions, the industry is perfectly placed to take another giant step forward. CEDIA education will be looking beyond its traditional remit and towards raising our profile to end users and specifiers alike. After 17 years of volunteer work for CEDIA, I’m immensely proud to be given the opportunity to work with them in a professional capacity.”

Simon has taught both at UK Expos, ISE and at events across the world. His knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm were also critical in the development of the recently launched CEDIA Recommended Wiring Guidelines. He has spent 27 years in the custom install business, starting as an Installation Engineer and moving to Installation Manager at the world-renowned hi-fi specialists, Linn Products, before joining SMC as a systems designer and programmer, where he has been Technical Director for the past twelve years.

Simon takes over from Matt Dodd who is moving on to focus on Clavia, a new business development consultancy service for the custom installation sector. “As Education Director, and prior to that as Education Chair on the CEDIA Board, Matt Dodd has been a key figure in defining our education strategy and implementing key improvements in the last three years,” adds Wendy Griffiths. “We wish him well in his new venture at Clavia.”

“I am very proud of the progress made with CEDIA Education under my leadership,” says Matt Dodd. “We have seen an increase in the stability and consistency of CEDIA training globally, and introduced a range of important new initiatives, including EST2 modularisation, ECS cards, the CEDIA Passport to Education, events for learners in South Africa, Italy, France and India and much more. With Simon Buddle, CEDIA Education is in good hands for the future.”

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CEDIA celebrated another successful Awards evening early this year, with over 300 guests attending the glittering occasion to reward the best in design, installation and integration excellence in the home technology sector.

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The scheme attracted over 150 impressive entries from 16 different countries, all competing for the best media room, home cinema, integrated home, super yacht and other category prizes. The winners were announced by TV and radio comedian, Jon Culshaw in the majestic surroundings of the Old Royal Naval College.

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The full list of winning projects is as follows: Best Media Room under £15,000 Winner: Cornflake (UK), Kinsella Gardens Best Media Room over £15,000 Winner: Philharmonic Audio Visual (UK), Wimbledon Media Room Highly Commended: Bespoke Home Cinemas (UK), The Dark Side

Best Home Cinema under £40,000 Winner: ET Home Cinema (UK), Playroom to Cinema

Best Home Cinema £40,000 - £100,000 Winner: Finite Solutions (UK), What Lies Beneath

Best Home Cinema over £100,000 Winner: Smartcomm (UK), Sensational Hi-Tech Surrey Home Highly Commended: T&T Automation (UK), Tanglewood

Best Integrated Home under £100,000 Winner: James + Giles (UK), The BREEAM Home Highly Commended: ISIS Integrated Systems (UK), Mayfair Art Deco House Renovation Best Integrated Home £100,000 - £250,000 Winner: Grahams Hi-Fi (UK), ÜberHaus Highly Commended: Lifestyle Technologies (Cyprus), Luxury Beachfront Residence Best Integrated Home over £250,000 Winner: SMC (UK), Park House Highly Commended: Andrew Lucas Limited (UK), Island Retreat Best Lighting Scheme over £25,000 Winner: Andrew Lucas Limited (UK), Island Retreat

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olllowing the Awards evening, CEDIA designed a stunning yearbook to display every project that was entered into the scheme. The yearbook celebrates the hard work and creativity put into every project with impressive imagery, project synopsis and kit lists included.

Now, to mark CEDIA’s 25th Anniversary, the association has created a Special Edition hardback

Best Yacht Installation: Winner: Sensory International (UK), Project NB423 Highly Commended: Sensory International (UK), Project Y702 Best Multiple Scheme for a Property Developer Winner: The Next Level (UK), The Lansbury Highly Commended: Perfect Integration (UK), Metropolitan Wharf Best Innovative Solution Winner: Andrew Lucas Limited (UK), Island Retreat Best Dressed Rack Winner: Sona Projects (UK), Project 1047 Best Energy Management Solution: Winner: Face to Face Digital (UK), Historic Grade I Revival Best Training Initiative by a Trade Supplier Winner: AWE (UK), Philips Dynalite Training Course Best Showroom Winner: Cornflake (UK), No. 41 Windmill Street

Best Innovative Product Winner: HD Connectivity (UK), HDanywhere Modular 4K Best Trade Supplier Winner: Habitech Best Technology Feature Winner: Chris Haslam for feature in Homes & Gardens Special Recognition Award Winner: Mike Beatty

yearbook. This edition showcases hundreds of stunning images, breath-taking pictures of James + Giles project, The BREEAM Home which scooped first prize in the Best Integrated Home under £100,000 category to detailed images of The Next Levels project, the Lansbury which took home first prize for The Best Multiple Scheme For A Property Developer.

The hardback book is available to purchase at a cost of £25 for members and £35 for non-members.

For further information and to order your copy of the yearbook please visit: www.cediaawards.org/special-edition-yearbook

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“The ET Home Cinema team is immensely proud to have won ‘Best Home Cinema under 40K’ at the CEDIA Awards 2014. To receive this award at such a fantastic venue, amongst the best in the industry was particularly special. A great night was had by all at ET Home Cinema and we looking forward to entering the CEDIA Awards again next year” Colin Scott, Managing Director of ET Home Cinema

“We were absolutely thrilled to receive the award for ‘Best Media Room over £15,000’. While obviously proud of our work, our main reason for entering the 2014 awards was to better understand the process so we could achieve our goal of winning in 2015. To have fulfilled this ambition a year early is fantastic, and I’m immensely proud of my team for all of their hard work. The night itself AWARDS was AWARDS great fun; it was good to meet soPARTICIPATION many industry colleagues in such PARTICIPATION an impressive environment. Thanks to all involved for a wonderful evening and, of course, for the award, which is a tangible symbol of Philharmonic’s intention to go beyond the acceptable to the exceptional.”

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“As a journalist writing about both home interiors and technology, CEDIA members provide me with year round inspiration. Their projects and installations help me to convince editors that technology, even in the most traditional looking homes, is now relevant, genuinely useful and more than newsworthy.”

Chris Haslam, Freelance Journalist

“We are all very proud of winning the award for the ‘Best Yacht Installation’, and to be recognised with a ‘Highly commended award’ for another Marine project in the same category is overwhelming. We have a dedicated team that is passionate about getting the correct design and the right technology together for the perfect project and in a very demanding sector of the industry it is imperative that we exceed clients expectations. We are often given requests to push the boundaries of technology and for us to receive such acknowledgement and recognition from CEDIA for our efforts is something we are very excited about.

This year’s event was one of the best and largest I have been to! I have never seen so many companies from our industry in one room all competing for the top prize, and the show of support from technology distributors, manufacturers, etc was great.”

James Jackson, Sensory International

“The CEDIA awards are truly a showcase of the exceptional work that we and our peers are carrying out across the globe.

To be shortlisted for awards that include companies from across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan is hugely rewarding in itself and to be awarded the winning project is an amazing achievement for everyone involved, and fantastic recognition for the extremely high standards that we set ourselves.

This award is particularly close to my heart as it recognises the technical quality of installation that we adhere to on every project, regardless of budget or scale, and I feel it really sums up our attitude to home technology solutions – making sure that every single element is finished to the very highest level, regardless of whether it’s even on show.

Congratulations to all of the winners and those shortlisted – it’s amazing to be involved in such a fantastic industry.”

Simon Fulstow, Sona Projects

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Exclusive site board offer announced CEDIA has announced a new partnership with signage board specialist, Wards of Bristol, to help members demonstrate their professionalism and boost their awareness when working on construction sites.

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ards of Bristol are traditional sign makers for the building industry who currently design and manufacture high quality site boards for a number of respected trade bodies in the sector, including RIBA, CIBSE, BIID and now CEDIA. This new partnership brings exclusive benefits to all CEDIA members, who can order personalised CEDIA site boards in a range of sizes to promote their work and their company, and, in the process, differentiate themselves from non-CEDIA members.

“We encourage all CEDIA members to take advantage of the great offer available exclusively from Wards of Bristol,” explains Matt Nimmons, Operations Director, CEDIA EMEA. “Installers using these site boards will be making a positive statement about the credibility and professionalism of their business, and the brand association with CEDIA will help distinguish them from the competition. This is another powerful marketing tool from CEDIA.”

The boards are available in different sizes and prices, an example being: 1 x Self Adhesive • 4x1 = £62.00

1 x Rigid Vinyl • 4x1 = £66.00

1 x Self Adhesive • 8x2 = £129.00

1 x Rigid Vinyl • 8x2 = £143.00

CEDIA members interested in purchasing a board, should complete an order form and email to info@ward-signs.co.uk.

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ON THE ROAD Steve Carter joined CEDIA as Business Development Manager in May this year and has since been out on the road visiting UK members up and down the country.

Already a well-known figure in the residential custom installation sector, Steve has over twenty years’ experience in product development at JVC. Steve joined CEDIA with the aim of helping the association to build closer relationships with the members and forge new partnerships with key industry representatives throughout the UK.

“I am excited to have been given this great opportunity to work with a great network of customers, but also to support them at the highest level” comments Steve. “My aim is to be the customer facing point of support and to communicate the benefits of becoming a CEDIA accredited company. I hope that my knowledge of the market and technology combined with my approach of meeting the customers face to face and understanding their business and their challenges, will bring many more success stories for the association in the years to come”.

Robert De Rosa, Technical Director at Raid Systems Ltd

“Steve’s visit highlighted that CEDIA is keen to build on the relationships with their members. As an AV company based in Scotland it was refreshing to chat face to face with Steve and give our views on training, exhibitions and the importance of our relationship with CEDIA. We feel that Steve’s positive approach to connecting with CEDIA members / non-members, listening to their views and providing information on CEDIA objectives is important.

With the backing of CEDIA and its members we feel that this approach will be beneficial for the future of the industry and its professionals.”

Steve has jumped feet first into his role and has been visiting both trade suppliers and home technology professionals. CEDIA offers its members a range of useful white papers, training courses and event support, but sometimes a face to face discussion is needed to explain how these resources can help a business. This new approach seems to be working, as those members who Steve has visited, have provided some great feedback.

Phil Cotton, Design Director at Finite Solutions

“It’s great to see CEDIA getting out visiting its members at their premises. This engagement is key to understanding the daily challenges CEDIA accredited companies face and discussing what initiatives CEDIA can do to help.”

Mike Beatty, Managing Director at Pulse Marketing

“It was really good to see Steve at Pulse HQ and extremely beneficial.

It is great to know that CEDIA is focused on building relationships and helping to develop business.

This can only be a good thing for the industry.”

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VAT UPDATE

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Iain Shaw, Partner of Brilliant Lighting explains the ins and outs of the recent VAT announcement and the impact this will have on our industry.

For once we have some good news from the VAT man. The August update to VAT Notice 708 (Building and Construction) from HMRC confirms that central controls for light, heat and ventilation, including intelligent lighting systems, have been added to the list of ‘ordinarily’ incorporated items in dwellings.

“Sub paragraph 13.8.1 has been amended to include central controls for light, heat and ventilation as examples of articles ‘ordinarily’ incorporated in dwellings. Intelligent lighting systems are also accepted but not the accompanying remote control handsets.”

This small change highlights that there is a significant shift in the thinking around lighting control systems and residential development. What this means is that where a new build or renovation is eligible for a reduced rate of VAT, any lighting controls installed may also be eligible for a reduced rate. This makes lighting controls more affordable in a residential context, which has to be a good thing. When designed and installed properly, lighting controls can make a well-designed lighting scheme easier-to-use, energy-efficient and contribute to improved home security.

Intelligent lighting systems are great and clients love them.

However, if it is installed without any consideration to the lighting

unobtrusively. When the control is prioritised over the lighting itself, you end up with pointlessly complex controls and totally baffled and angry clients.

they are being asked to control, then the client might not be too pleased. Intelligent lighting systems are only intelligent when they are linked to good lighting.

They should be an enabling technology; it’s not their job to take centre-stage. A well-mannered lighting control system’s job is to control beautifully designed lighting schemes intelligently and

So we have a great opportunity.

Lighting controls are recognised as an everyday, “ordinarily” incorporated item in dwellings.

Let’s make the most of it.

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CEDIA REVEALS NEW STREAMLINED WEBSITE

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EDIA has recently redesigned its trade website – www.cedia.co.uk to bring it in line with its international counterparts and consumer facing site.

“We are pleased to launch the new website” commented Wendy Griffiths, Executive Director at CEDIA. “We offer a fantastic range of resources and it is important to be able to provide this information in an easily accessible manner.

The new site allows us to keep our members up to date on our latest developments, while also providing non-members an insight into why they should consider joining CEDIA.” The home page features a slideshow of impressive installations, showcasing the work that its members complete.

The iPad and smartphone

friendly website allows visitors to easily navigate through multiple pages of information, including how to become a CEDIA member, white papers and education.

The website links to the education page which lists an up to date course calendar and allows visitors to book directly onto a training session. With CEDIA hosting more and more events around the world, a full list is included in the Events page. The How to Find a CEDIA Professional section includes all CEDIA members, ensuring that any end users visiting the site can find their local professional.

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ULTRA HD & 4K RESOLUTION

HAS GOT THE CI SECTOR

BUZZING! But as with any new technology upgrade, it’s perhaps not going to be quite as straightforward to implement as we’d all want.

One major challenge is HDCP 2.2, the latest evolution of the HDCP copy protection designed to create a secure connection between a source and a display.

of the CEA, “these updated attributes will help ensure consumers get the most out of this exciting new technology and will provide additional certainty in the marketplace.”

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in its revised Ultra High-Definition Display Characteristics V2 guidelines, effective from September 2014, has defined that at least one of the 3840x2160 HDMI digital inputs on a display “shall support HDCP revision 2.2 or equivalent content protection” for it to be an Ultra HD installation.

However, HDCP2.2 gives rise to some concern regarding the future of Ultra HD content through HDMI.

For Gary Shapiro, president and CEO

Here’s what David Meyer, Managing Director at Kordz has to say on the subject:

“The HDCP handshake occurs in HDMI with a key

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exchange from source to sink through the DDC (Display Data Channel), which runs parallel to the actual HDCP encrypted high speed data lanes. This has always been the case with HDMI since inception (and DisplayPort, I might add). The exchange protocols and HDCP version is embedded within the HDMI transmit and receive chipsets in hardware, and typically cannot be upgraded.”

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compatible”. If the source device is using an older version of HDCP then it can be connected to an HDCP 2.2 enabled display. So, a Blu-ray player can send 1080p to a 2.2-enabled receiver, or to a 4K TV, with no issues. Many new 4K devices don’t even support HDCP 2.2.

A 4K

screen that may have been bought in the last 18 months will not necessarily be able to display 4K resolution studio content in the future.

“Whether to use encryption at all, and to what degree, is actually in the hands of the content owners, namely the movie studios,” adds David Meyer. “What we don’t know yet is whether a decision will come down to enforce encryption of future content using HDCP 2.2. For example, they may determine that any content at 2160p resolution (4K/ UHD) at a frame rate of 60fps or higher, regardless of colour space or bit depth be encrypted with HDCP 2.2.”

within just a few months to head-off and handle this new HDMI challenge!”

Hamish Neale, EMEA Sales & Marketing Director at Leaf agrees:

“If, for example, a matrix Switch or an AV receiver is incorporated into the system and it is not HDCP 2.2 compliant, then regardless of the HDCP2.2 compatibility of the source device and screen there will be problems playing encrypted content. No image, an error message or some other low value content will be displayed instead.”

“Unfortunately non-HDCP 2.2-compliant devices cannot simply be upgraded via firmware to become 2.2,” adds Chris Pinder, from HD Connectivity. “HDCP 2.2 is implemented within a new physical chip as part of device hardware. The biggest repercussion of this is that for our client’s most popular video source (settop-boxes) to deliver what the CEA would regard as ‘proper’ Ultra HD 4K content via HDMI, service providers will have the upheaval of providing and upgrading subscribers with a shiny new box.”

“There’s one more element to the HDCP 2.2 mystery that’s worth keeping an eye on,” adds David Meyer. That’s cable length. DCP have introduced a mechanism to limit cable length, so that any transmission longer than 20m will be blocked. At least, that’s what it says in the spec – enforcement may be another matter. How this translates to connectivity lengths and/or formats, or even how the dynamic of interacting with other formats such as HDBaseT modulation, remains to be seen.”

“It is important to note however that HDBaseT only modulates the raw data, and is therefore agnostic in regards to HDCP version, so theoretically no problem there. If an HDBaseT extender is decoding HDMI for reasons such as audio de-embed or various other possibilities, then it may be rendered incompatible with HDCP 2.2. The key is to look out for specific reference to HDCP 2.2 compatibility in product specifications or support documents. Ask the vendors.”

A lack of 4K content is another problem holding back potential growth in Ultra HD. This issue is also inextricably linked to HDCP2.2 compliance. Here’s what Steve Venuti, President of standards body HDMI Licensing has to say on the subject.

“As with HDCP 1.X, the Hollywood studios look for adoption of the technology before releasing content that requires encryption.

The studios are hesitant to release 4K content utilizing the 1.X HDCP technology, and are looking for enough adoption of HDCP 2.2 before releasing 4K content. We are now seeing many of the new devices that offer 4K/60 functionality adopting HDCP 2.2 in their products. We anticipate that once there are enough devices in the market with HDP 2.2, the market will begin to see a widespread release of 4K premium content.”

“These updated attributes will help ensure consumers get the most out of this exciting new technology and will provide additional certainty in the marketplace”

“It’s even possible that they capture all 2160p content regardless of frame rate, meaning even formats defined under HDMI 1.4 back in 2009, being as low as 24fps, could even become subject to this. We simply don’t know yet. So what would it mean?

Well, any hardware which is not HDCP 2.2 compatible – and that’s a lot – could NOT be used in any transmission of HDCP 2.2 encrypted content from source to sink. For example, AV receivers, splitters and matrix switchers, etc. Some AVRs are already available with at least one HDCP 2.2 input, and many (but not all) UHD displays also have at least one compatible input, but it’s early days.”

GARY SHAPIRO “From this, integrators can deduce that until shiny new set-top-boxes become available, premium 4K content with HDCP 2.2 encryption will be delivered either directly to the display via a download/app service, or via high-end media servers such as the Sony X10 or Kaleidescape.”

Chris continues, “Eventually, 4K Blu-ray players will arrive also, but they are a good few months, maybe more than a year away from appearing. Either way, most HD video distribution manufacturers will likely already have HDCP 2.2-compliant systems already available or launching

Until more CE vendors have implemented HDCP 2.2, then film studios will clearly not be overly keen to popularise 4k content. Ultra HD has great potential for CI, but the technology upgrade may not be as seamless or as easy as we would all hope.

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CEDIA TARGETS END USERS AND DESIGNERS

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ver the last few months, CEDIA has made a conscious effort to increase its presence in a number of different publications, promoting its members to end users and design professionals.

Home technology is becoming more accessible, so now is the time to stress the importance of enlisting the skills of a home technology professional.

For this reason, CEDIA has placed advertisements in a number of publications, including Showhouse, SelfBuild Homes, Homebuilding & Renovating and national titles such as The Guardian.

The message for this advertising campaign is very simple – work with a CEDIA Home Technology Professional.

With a newly designed advert, CEDIA communicates the importance of teaming up with one of its member companies, and points readers in the direction of the Finder Service on www.cedia. org. It is here that they can find their nearest Home Technology Professional.

CEDIA is the International Trade Association for the Home Technology Industry

Ensure your projects are built for the 21st century by working with a CEDIA Home Technology Professional to future-proof the property and meet the demands for smart home technology.

Find a CEDIA professional in your area using the free online Finder Service

Home Technology, Professionally Installed info@cedia.co.uk 01480 213744 www.cedia.org

Download CEDIA’s Recommended Wiring Guidelines.

Your free guide to smart home cabling requirements for the modern home

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End users are interested in seeing how technology can transform their home. CEDIA provides a link to the online Inspiration Gallery which highlights what can be achieved when you work with a fully trained professional.

Finally, we also focus on the Recommended Wiring Guidelines.

As the mostly downloaded CEDIA document, this resource is essential for self builders and design professionals.

This advertising campaign has been complemented with editorial coverage. The titles mentioned above, as well as a long list of others, have covered CEDIA in a number of ways. Whether it is featuring CEDIA Award winning case studies or focusing on different aspects of home technology, the message remains the same – work with a CEDIA member.

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Whether you are building a new home or renovating a property and plan to integrate technology, CEDIA members are your trusted home technology partners.

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To support this campaign, CEDIA has had a presence at a number of consumer exhibitions, and will continue to do so. In October, CEDIA will be returning to Grand Designs Live to educate end users on the lifestyle benefits of an integrated home and the importance of using a CEDIA member.

CEDIA will be offering its expert knowledge by hosting the ‘technology’ section of the ‘Ask an Expert’ feature, providing a unique service designed to answer visitors’ project and self-build questions. Visitors are invited to book a free 30 minute consultations with CEDIA representatives from Custom Sound and Vision, Couture Digital, The Cinema Company and Automated Smart Homes.

For more about Grand Designs Live visit: www.granddesignslive.com/ask-an-expert

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CEDIA ON SHOW ACROSS EUROPE CEDIA continues to support events across Europe as it prepares for a number of upcoming trade shows and exhibitions.

CEDIA will begin its tour of Europe at the Integrated Multimedia Systems event in Crakow, Poland from 8-9 October. This threeday event, welcomes integrated multimedia industry experts and trade specialists to speak, educate and demonstrate new technology with partners, dealers, integrators, installers and institutional customers alike. Visitors can meet with CEDIA representatives, Andrew Lucas to find out more about the association and pick up its range of Polish-translated resources and literature, including CEDIA’s Recommended Wiring Guidelines.

the fundamentals of the Polish organisational structure and other 2015 activities will be discussed. This will be followed by CEDIA’s popular ‘Connect with CEDIA’ event.

Andrew Lucas will be hosting a talk for architects on 8th October, named ‘Intelligent Interior on a global level.’ The following day, participants are invited to listen to a talk on ‘Audio Visual: Take Control of Cables - how to meet the demands of the modern home?’

On the same day at 1pm, existing members are invited to a CEDIA round-table discussion, where PROGRAMMA

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Chi è CEDIA? CEDIA è l’organizzazio ne internazionale di riferimento per la formazione degli installatori custom, dei progettisti e degli integratori di sistemi.

CEDIA è un’organizzaz ione non-profit, nata negli Stati Uniti nel 1989 che, in America, ha registrato una rapida diffusione. CEDIA ha avviato la realizzazione di una struttura che si sviluppa di pari passo con i risultati ottenuti per raggiungere analoghi obiettivi anche in Europa.

Less than two weeks later, CEDIA will be attending the All Digital Smart Building – SAIE 2014 event in Bologna, Italy from 22 – 25 October. In its 50th year running, 80,000 visitors including smart building installers, designers of systems, engineers, architects, construction companies and building managers will have the opportunity to network, demonstrate new technologies for the home and the office, and attend a variety of seminars discussing commercial and residential networking systems.

Uno degli aspetti chiave curati da CEDIA riguarda l’interazione e la formazione degli architetti, interior designer e costruttori, visti come una figura professionale con la quale collaborare, integrando le rispettive competenze, per raggiungere l’obiettivo finale: sistemi progettati e costruiti secondo standard qualitativi elevati, capaci di soddisfare i desiderata del committente .

Two recent reports indicate that CI can look forward to a positive future.

A recent survey of 4,000 European consumers from research firm, Strategy Analytics’ Consumer Metrix revealed Key benefits:that 55% of people were likely to invest in Ultra HD within the next two years.

Meanwhile, 64% of all smart devices are part of a security CEDIAhome Education offers a structured system says a new report from Parks or controls curriculum programme for all levels of experience.

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The firm’s Evolution of Smart Home and the Internet of Things report includes data from a 1Q 2014 survey of Listing on free online Finder Service for consumers US broadband households.

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It states that 64% of all smart devices currently in households operate as part of a security or home controls Reference books and industry resourcesSmart devices include motorised door controls, system. lighting controls, networked security camera, and programmable thermostats, among other devices.

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Wide range of technical and “The CI industry can tap into consumer demand and business white papers changing market conditions to grow business revenues,” says Matt Nimmons, CEDIA EMEA’s Operations Director. “4K is a technology upgrade that gives the CI Promote your expertise and industry an opportunity to engage and excite customers commitment to professionalism with the CEDIA logo around our core business propositions. The news from the US is equally fascinating as increasing convergence and the proliferation of IP-enabled devices in the home opens up the possibility for greater CI-driven integration Awards programme offers a showcaseinteroperability.” for the crème de la crème and of smart home installations

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TRAINING & EVENTS CALENDAR Oct 7

Smart Building Conference QEII Conference Centre, London more info

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Integrated Multimedia Systems Event Krakow, Poland more info

9-12 Grand Designs Live NEC, Birmingham more info

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Structured Cabling Workshop CEDIA HQ, St. Neots more info

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Tech Forum & AGM Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London more info

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