Pan-European AV connectivity distributor OneAV announces a partnership with wireless network solution provider Cel-Fi-- one having Cel-Fi products join the OneAV portfolio of smart home products.

"Network coverage problems are something everyone has experienced at some point or another, and we’re thrilled we can now offer installers the chance to eliminate this from their client’s homes, offices, or even their vehicles," OneAV says. "We’re really happy to be the only distributor within the CI channel collaborating with Cel-Fi and see a great future ahead of us. Trade account holders can look forward to the usual benefits OneAV offers – such as credit accounts, trade discounts, and easy-ordering.”

My KNX Store announces a set of Store Promotional Sample Cases-- a specially designed means to support installers and others working within the KNX industry during the process of securing KNX projects.

As the company puts it, allowing the client or end-user to get hands on with products can make the difference between winning or losing a project when compared to just showcasing a product brochure. Enter the sample cases. Developed in partnership with a number of leading suppliers, each case contains a range of operational KNX pushbuttons and thermostats from ABB, Gira, Ekinex, Schneider and Jung.

CEDIA releases an update of the ESC-D exam-- the test to earn the highest certification credential from the global organisation, brought about following a review and feedback process involving over 100 participants.

The ESC-D is targeted at industry veterans with at least 5 years of experience, particularly those with backgrounds as designers. The effort to update the ESC-D exam includes a Job Task Analysis Survey, beta exam and direct engagement from a core group of volunteers. The content of the exam also better alights with the scope and demands of the profession, and is crafted from a more global perspective.

SnapAV joins forces with Clare, the provider of security and home automation products, in an alliance making SnapAV the exclusive source for Clare while pushing it closer to becoming a Crestron competitor.

Clare end-users can add security system monitoring, giving dealers the opportunity to earn recurring revenue. Additionally, Clare handles system management and updates, meaning dealers need to spend less time on the road and more time increasing profits. The partnership also includes increased service and support for connected devices and remote management integration with OvrC on popular Clare products.