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XtraSales Inc., a manufacturer’s rep serving the professional/commercial security sector, and On the Road Marketing, a pro A/V manufacturer’s rep firm serving manufacturers in the commercial audio and video industry, have announced a strategic alliance in response to the increasing convergence of the physical security and professional A/V industries. The alliance will pave the way for integrated solutions between the companies’ various manufacturers, according to a press release.

PSA announced the call for presentations for PSA TEC 2019 is open. TEC, presented by PSA, is the premier education and networking event for all professional systems integrators in the security and audio-visual markets. TEC features industry leading education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of industry professionals nationwide. This premier training venue is open to all industry professionals and is designed to meet the educational needs of all employees within an integrator’s organization. TEC 2019 will be held at the Sheraton Downtown Denver on March 11-15, 2019.

Legrand unveiled a new Commercial AV go-to-market strategy to better serve its U.S. commercial integrator customers through the recently formed Legrand AV Division.

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced the release today of AV AMP, a new financial bundling product that incorporates monthly service fees into invoices from systems integrators and contractors. AV AMP simplifies the often confusing AV market transactions that separate the equipment purchase from the service agreement on separate invoices. Moreover, AV AMP helps those who aren’t consistently selling service agreements get started.

Tripp Lite introduced two new wireless HDMI extender kits that extend audio/video signals up to 164 ft. or 656 ft. with no sacrifice to top performance of picture or sound.

RGB Spectrum announced the launch of Zio, a new AV/IP technology platform.

Wentworth Estate, one of the U.K.’s most prestigious residential areas, was founded in the 1920’s around the first ever Ryder Cup and world famous Wentworth Golf Club. Steeped in early 20th century history with Neo-Georgian style and colonial revival architecture, Wentworth Estate is home to some of the most spectacular residences in the world.

 ADI, Melville, N.Y., announced the availability of its 2014-2015 AV Solutions Catalog in print and online. This dedicated AV sourcebook features a wide range of products to help dealers build complete, integrated AV systems. 

 Pakedge Device & Software, a manufacturer of networking equipment for A/V applications, is embarking on a major product tour July through September 2014 — with the company also exhibiting at the CEDIA EXPO in Denver, from September 10–13. This tour makes 31 stops across the continental United States during the three-month span and provides dealers and integrators with a live and interactive forum for learning about key Pakedge networking solutions.