Cable Free Powerline Technology Is Here But What Is The Benefit?
The launch by NuVo of a new distributed multi zone audio system that can operate over a common old electrical wiring network without the need for addditional cables is a major step forward for home owners who do not have the money or the capacity to run new sound and ethernet cables. Described as ideal for the retro fit renovation the new system according to NuVo can be installed in a day by an electrican. But what is Powerline HomePlug technology and how advanced is it.

How Schneider And Clipsal Want To Dominate Home Automation
Schneider Electric the owners of brands like Clipsal, Square D, APC Power and PDL Electrical are set to consolidate their brand with Companies like Clipsal set to be relegated to being a sub brand of Schneider Electric.

Telstra Consider European SmartHouse Platform
EXCLUSIVE: Several European vendors have developed a new software platform designed to ?simplify and accelerate the adoption of residential services and home automation. Among the Companies looking at adoption of the technology is Telstra.

Is Home Automation The New Green Choice?
According to various reports, home automation control systems such as Control4 or Clipsal C-Bus are not only becoming a necessary amenity in any high-end home, but it seems they have also become the new weapon in the war to fight global warming.

Home Automation And Networking Set To Grow 56%
More Australians than ever before are turning to home automation a recent SmartHouse study has revealed with many consumers now turning to automation to control heating and electricity costs. Another big driver is security and home entertainment. Leading global research Company Park & Associates claim that home networking will grow nearly 50 percent by the end of 2008.

Hotel Industry Buying Up HD TVs And Control4
Hotels are installing thousands of display screen and in room automation systems in an effort to improve guest comforts lower operating costs and beat the phasing out of traditional CRT analogue TVs. Among the industries benefitting are the display industry and Companies like Control4.

Free Google Media Server Ideal For Home Automation
Google has released a media server that allows any Windows based PC to access and play content from multiple devices and multiple sources. Ideal when setting up a low cost home automation enviroment the software is available for free.

Sonos Shrink New Wireless Music System
Sonos is set to roll out a brand new Zone player. The device that has been under development for some time is smaller than the current model Zone player and includes a new 802.11n chipset which will deliver improved wireless range and speed.

Control4 Now Inside a HiFi Reciever
Control4 whose products are sold via Convergent Technologies in Australia is about to start a major expansion drive by allowing Hi Fi, consumer electronic companies and IT companies making set top boxes and media centres to include their home control operating system.

AV Integrators High On Passion, Low On Business Skills
According to Todd B. Adams, the CEO and founder of DIpartner, an international training and curriculum development company dedicated to educating residential integrators, custom integrators are brimming with passion but lacking in business acumen - a situation he says is retarding the future growth of the industry both here and in the US.

AMX Executive Charged For Snooping On Competitor
A senior Vice President of automation Company AMX has been arrested by a US Computer Crimes Task Force and charged with the unlawful Access of a Computer System / Network. He was also charged with conducting an illegal wire tap. The investigaqtion came about after a competitor complained to police that they were constantly being undercut for automation contracts and that it appearede that AMX had access to confidential information.

US Expert To Train Local CE Integrators
CEDIA Asia Pacific has scheduled three separate weeks of training in home electronic integrated systems in the spring.

Boardrooms Are Hot For the Pro AV Installer
The good old boardroom is changing and during the past few years it has become the domain of the pro AV industry as government and enterprise demand a mix of automation, display, sound , IT and communication systems.

Home Automation Made Easier For Installers
AMX is set to roll out AMXHome which is a pre-packaged residential solution that provides dealers with the tools they need to sell, design and install complex home automation and home theater systems.

AMX Plugs-In Connectivity Suite
AMX is ramping up its competitive automation offering in Australia and New Zealand with the 'AMX Connectivity Suite' ? a range of audio and video distribution, signal management and control products from brands AutoPatch, Endeleo and Matrix, along with previously-released Novara and Solecis products.

New Home Automation Guide For Developers
AVD Australia and Project Connection Australia have released a much-needed White Paper for the home automation industry, providing a comprehensive, 7-step guide for smart home project-builders on the importance of enlisting a home automation designer, trends and techniques in home automation technology, and even product selection.

Get Certified With AMX University
In the ever-changing control system industry, continual education is the key to success, according to AMX Australia and New Zealand which has just announced 29 new accredited training courses for industry members in 2008.