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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently published its 15th State of the Builder Technology Market Study that explores the market for home technologies, including smart home technologies, being installed into new constructions.

CEDIA and The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced a strategic reciprocal training relationship that will expand the educational opportunities for members of both professional trade associations.

NorthStar Home, a security and automation provider ranked No. 24 on the SDM 100, launched its Authorized Affiliate Funding Program. Through this new channel, NorthStar will fund qualified security and automation systems originated and installed by independent companies. 

Peace of mind starts with feeling safe and secure, especially at home. Just ask your customers why they hired you to put in a security system.

Many describe 2016 as a “pivot point” in the connected home space. While not yet out of the tall weeds, there are signs of organization and cooperation all around.

Mike Chorney is president of a residential integration firm in British Columbia, a business named La Scala that’s been around for decades.

August Home Inc., a provider of smart locks and smart home access products and services, announced it raised $25 million in Series C funding. 

Parks Associates announced research at ESX (the Electronic Security Expo) showing wireless home security sales are increasing, as almost one-half of home security owners in the U.S. have a home security system that connects wirelessly to sensors. The market research firm’s leading security analysts discussed the findings during two sessions at ESX in Fort Worth.