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HiddenWires is the UK and European resource for custom install home automation and home entertainment. Aimed at designers, installers, suppliers and users of smart home technology, HiddenWires provides a wealth of news, articles, case studies, training and events, as well as helping to locate suitable products and services.

Articles Sponsor: Tradestech Your specialist partner for Full-HD matrix distribution over CAT5e networks. UK stocks with fast delivery. Feature: AV Distribution A Matrix Switch for Trouble-Free Full HD Distribution over CAT5e in Homes (1/3/2010) By Derek Hulbert, Tradestech.biz Cabling and Systems for Video Distribution - a Custom Installer's View (1/3/2010) By Chris White, DK Home Technologies and Wired Life Industry Opinion: The Challenges Facing AV Distribution (1/3/2010) By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires Regulars Guest Commentary: Focusing on Installers - Why ClearOne Bought NetStreams (1/3/2010) By Zee Hakimoglu, ClearOne Going Green: Expanding Your Business by Saving Your Clients Money (1/3/2010) By Malcolm Stewart, Kensington Home Technology Trade Talk: Keeping an Open Mind to New Products (1/3/2010) By Claire Scholes, Laird King Marketing Tactics: Step Up Your Game with Email Marketing (1/3/2010) By Leslie Stevens, Eclipse Marketing [more articles]  Case studies Nikobus Installation in Eight-Bedroomed Property in Belgium (2/3/2010) [more case studies]  Training Sponsor: Philips Dynalite The Philips Dynalite Dimension distributor and dealer program provides high-quality training, technical and marketing support to all accredited companies and individuals. Dynalite assists dealers with Dimension accreditation and training framework Niko UK confirms free training dates for 2010 HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) offers training in South Africa and the UK [more training]  Books etc Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders Smart Home Systems and the Code for Sustainable Homes: A BRE Guide Home Theaters and Electronic Houses CEA-DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (All-in-one) [more books]

News Sponsor: NetStreams The award–winning NetStreams DigiLinX system delivers the ultimate IP A/V experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. NetStreams is distributed in the UK by Invision UK. Priority News Invision Launches New Product Guide and Announces Updated DigiLinX Application Suite from NetStreams (1/3/2010) Vivanco simplifies HDMI cables by adopting new labelling standards (24/2/2010) Home Entertainment Room Opens at Donna's Dream House (25/2/2010) AWE Celebrates 75 Years in Business with its biggest ever AWE Motorsport Sensation Promotion (1/3/2010) Niko UK expands its Sales Team (3/3/2010) Habitech introduces Stealth Acoustics' invisible in-wall range of loudspeakers to the UK (3/3/2010) SIM2 Writes Important Page in Company History (15/3/2010) Latest NuVo Technologies Accepts Orders for New Colour Touch Pad (16/3/2010) The NPD Group: Cost, Content, and Convenience Important Factors for Consumers Considering 3D TV (16/3/2010) IsoTek announces IsoTek Syncro top-of-the-range power cable for audio systems (16/3/2010) Jenving Technology Announces  Supra HF100 'MET-B' High-Speed HDMI cables (16/3/2010) QNX Unveils Reference Design for Smart-Home Energy Management Systems (16/3/2010) [more news]  Recruitment Linn Products seeks a Custom Install Sales Manager with a proven sales track record E-Life seeks an Audio Visual Engineer to join its rapidly expanding home entertainment installation business Place your recruitment ad here to get it seen by the right candidate [more recruitment]