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News about People and Companies influencing The Broadband Home

EHexpo: Window Blinds, Central Vacuums and Home Networking?

Imagine what it's like to keep up with the latest advances in systems as diverse as home security, computer networking, central vacuums and energy management. That's the tall order being taken on by home system integrators.

In our trip to EHX and follow-up visits, we saw how companies are targeting the mass market, the high end and new construction. We also got the scoop on similarities and differences between product suppliers, and got some glimpses of the future of audio and video networking.

Visiting a "Broadband Plumber" - e house

We've written before about the need for "broadband plumbers" to provide and support broadband networks in the home. So we were delighted to visit with e house, a Florida company providing these services for new homes in seven cities in Florida and South Carolina.

Broadband's Becoming Mainstream

While relaxing on the Florida beach, we found ourselves in several conversations that make us think broadband is moving toward the mainstream.

Hot off the press: IEEE Communications Magazine

The April issue includes an invited article by us.

Website Changes

We've made some changes to our website in the past few months. Check out what's new!

Your Voice -- Readers' Comments

A few of YOUR thoughtful tidbits culled from this months' email.

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