Will LiFi Soon Replace WiFi?
As more household items become smart and connect to the internet, it’s tempting to see a future where wireless connectivity reigns supreme and reliance on hard-wired Ethernet connections all but disappear. However, as the need for wireless connectivity grows, we’re …
Tapping the Brakes on 5G’s Hype
If there’s a singular truth about 5G it’s this: If you polled every single IT or telco executive in the world and asked them to list the most important trends in their industry, virtually all of them would put 5G …
Edge Computing and the Third Act of the Internet
What will the next phase of the internet look like? Where are the opportunities for providers and installers? What trends and patterns do industry pros need to be aware of? These are just some of the questions that are explored …
CES 2020: Under-the-Radar Trends for Telecom Pros
Every year, the tech world descends on Las Vegas for CES—the Consumer Electronics Show—to share and discover the latest tech trends, as well as get some sneak peeks of the near future. Most notably, the show is a great opportunity …
The Smart Home Installer’s Guide to Structured Wiring for Audio & Video
Primex is pleased to announce the latest in a series of ebooks ‘The Smart Home Installer’s Guide to Structured Wiring for Audio & Video’. Download our guide to understand the nuts and bolts of what affects network speed and bandwidth, …
Telco Trends to Expect for 2020 and Beyond
Looking back at the last decade, it’s fairly easy to see some of the major changes in the world of telco, such as the sudden emergence of smartphones and the rapid dominance of digital streaming. Both of these developments were …
Why every smart home needs a structured wiring plan
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny of the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly, but they’re also …
Black Friday Is Now the Biggest Day of the Year for the Smart Home!
Like the calm before the storm, Cyber Monday 2019 is almost upon us. While the biggest shopping day of the year is today, retailers are hoping for big shopping days right up until Christmas. Observers can already see some early …
How Structured Wiring Can Support Smart Home Security Trends
The home security industry is changing and changing fast. Gone are the days where companies like ADT reigned supreme, providing security-conscious homeowners with fully monitored systems that connect to the home’s phone line or through a cellular module. Today, the …
How “Biophilia” Could Change How We Design Smart Buildings
If you’ve never heard the word “biophilia” before, you’re not alone. But if you’re a smart home or IoT specialist it’s worth taking note of what it means, because the concept of biophilia could be on the verge of spearheading …