Kaleidescape announced on Wednesday that they have appointed Craig Sholder as chief revenue officer (CRO). The appointment is effective immediately.
Kaleidescape Appoints Craig Sholder as Chief Revenue Officer
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The Two Biggest Announcements from CES 2022 Media Day Press Events
Warning: A Favorite Acronym has been Co-opted
So let me start by saying there was a veritable slew of introductions at CES 2022 Media Day, which took place on Tuesday before the show opened. Most of them were incremental advancements of existing product lines. Only a couple of announcements rose above the noise to catch the attention of just about everyone who attended those presentations. One from an industry stalwart…and another from out of left field (almost literally).
See the two biggest stories from Media Day at CES 2022
[Read more…] about The Two Biggest Announcements from CES 2022 Media Day Press EventsJust Days Away, CES Can’t Catch a Break as More Major Exhibitors Pull Out
Google, Microsoft, GM, Intel, and more Join the Exodus from CES
UPDATED 12/30/2021 – Scroll down for update – I reported last week that several major exhibitors, including one major event sponsor whose CEO was scheduled as a keynote presenter, had announced they would be pulling out of CES due to the meteoric rise in COVID infections resulting from the Omicron variant. Now we learn even more major exhibitors have decided to join the increasing line of brands heading for the exits from the industry’s largest tech event of the year.
See who else is out of CES now…
[Read more…] about Just Days Away, CES Can’t Catch a Break as More Major Exhibitors Pull OutBowers & Wilkins Partners with China’s Formovie for Integrated Movie Package
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) announced today that they have partnered with Chinese laser projector brand Formovie to create an all-in-one solution that redefines home-theater-in-a-box. The partners are creating a dynamic combination of ultra-short throw high quality laser projector with loudspeakers built-in for a compact total A/V solution.
Learn more about the new Formovie T1 with Bowers & Wilkins inside
[Read more…] about Bowers & Wilkins Partners with China’s Formovie for Integrated Movie PackageAmazon Music Unlimited Now Available on AURALiC Streaming Models
Specialty audio maker AURALiC, Inc. announced today that it has partnered with Amazon to offer Amazon Music Unlimited on all streaming products. A dramatic announcement that brings literally millions of songs to AURALiC end users.
Learn more about Amazon Music Unlimited and AURALiC
[Read more…] about Amazon Music Unlimited Now Available on AURALiC Streaming ModelsToday in Malaysia, Intel CEO Warns Chip Shortage Will Last to 2023
Speaking at a press conference in Malaysia today, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said that the global chip shortage will last until 2023. Gelsinger pointed to the fact that demand keeps expanding, even as the industry struggles to bring more production online to fill the demand.
See more on how Intel sees supply chain issues continuing
[Read more…] about Today in Malaysia, Intel CEO Warns Chip Shortage Will Last to 2023Part 2 of Strata-gee Interview with New Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein
Supply Chain, CEO Role, Going Public, a Better Partner
Last week I wrote about my opportunity to attend the inaugural Creston Next Road Trip in Boston in November. One of the most interesting parts of that experience was having the opportunity to interview new Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein. Crestron, one of the biggest players in the custom integration game, was founded by Dan’s father, George Feldstein (who passed away in 2014) and I was interested in learning more about how the new CEO saw the world and his top priorities and opportunities for the company.
In this Part 2 of that interview, we learn how the company is dealing with the industry-bedeviling supply chain issues, why it will never go public, how Dan views the CEO’s role, and how the company seeks to be a better business partner.
See Part 2 of my interview with Crestron CEO Dan Feldstein
[Read more…] about Part 2 of Strata-gee Interview with New Crestron CEO Dan FeldsteinCrestron – The Next Generation: My Interview with New CEO Dan Feldstein
How He Came to be CEO and Where He’ll Pursue Growth
Last month I had the opportunity to attend the first-ever Crestron Next Road Trip event held in Boston, MA. The company is using the Road Trip as a replacement for the lost CEDIA Expo 2021 where they and around 150-200 other companies pulled out in the face of rising COVID infections. It is designed to offer integrators an opportunity to view its many new recently introduced products, take a variety of training courses, and get a preview of some future technology.
But most importantly for me, I was granted an opportunity for an unrestricted interview with Crestron’s new CEO, Dan Feldstein. The interview was originally scheduled for 30-minutes but actually ended up lasting more than an hour and a half, as our vigorous conversation covered a lot of ground – including big topics, such as how Feldstein came to be the company’s new CEO, and what market areas he believes offer the greatest growth opportunity for the company.
See my interview with Dan Feldstein, Crestron CEO…
[Read more…] about Crestron – The Next Generation: My Interview with New CEO Dan FeldsteinSnap One: What May Be Its Greatest Invention Yet
A Strata-gee Exclusive Report
In a special presentation to Strata-gee, Snap One educators Rus Rassmussen and Shayne Larsen shared with me the company’s latest revamped educational initiative designed to better educate integrators by improving comprehension and retention. This program, created and designed by the company’s education team, is now beginning to roll out and is impressive in scope, style, and design – it just may be Snap One’s greatest invention yet.
See all the details on this impressive education initiative from Snap One…
[Read more…] about Snap One: What May Be Its Greatest Invention YetHundreds of Integrators Descend on Boston for the Crestron Next Road Trip
Attendees Got a Full Show, Training & a Preview of Future Technology
Last week, Crestron Electronics, a leading provider of control and automation solutions, wrapped up their two-day regional show, the Crestron Next Road Trip, at the Westin Copley Place Hotel in Boston. The well-attended two-day event saw hundreds of integrators descend on Boston to participate in an event that included whole sections of their displays from the CEDIA Expo and InfoComm trade show booths and offered full-day educational courses for both their residential and commercial dealers.
