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URC and the Custom Installation Industry Celebrate A Decade of Unsurpassed Awards

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Celebrating Excellence in Unique Residential and Commercial Automation at CEDIA 2024

HARRISON, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — URC, a global leader in smart home automation and control for residential and commercial applications, announced today, from CEDIA, the winners of its 10th annual Unsurpassed Awards.

“With URC’s superior products and systems, our dealers continue to surprise and delight us with creative installations in diverse environments,” said Mr. Chang K. Park, URC’s Founder and CEO.

Launched in 2015, URC’s Unsurpassed Awards celebrate excellence and creativity in residential and commercial automation installations. Entries are accepted from domestic URC dealers and international distributors. Categories for consideration include: Best Residential, Best Commercial, Most Unique, and Best International.

Entries for the 2024 competition showcase unique smart residential and commercial installations featuring creative system design, innovative product use cases, distinctive environments, and advanced implementations. Entries include inspiring environments and large installations with URC’s Total Control® controlling hundreds of smart home and commercial devices.

Home and business owners rave about the benefits of these breakthrough automated systems. “This system has let us to be more productive on a daily basis by being able to quickly and easily setup and adjust based on our needs,” stated a commercial customer. He continued, “being able to quickly go from testing of a system to monitoring an account for service and back has been extremely helpful.”

“With URC’s superior products and systems, our dealers continue to surprise and delight us with creative installations in diverse environments,” said Mr. Chang K. Park, URC’s Founder and CEO. “URC’s ability to deliver reliable products, on-time and on-budget, has helped replace systems from other control brands with our Total Control system. Our dealers are growing their businesses, impressing clients, and inspiring new products and integrations.”

This year’s entries include prior winners, like JL Entertainment Designs, Hemag Inc., Automation Sensations, Nard’s Entertainment, Audio Wizard, Certified Sounds LLC, AAA Electronic Services, and Allstar Systems who consistently excel, as well as dealers new to the competition like BenchMark AV. The categories were so competitive, it challenged our ability to select winners.

For only the second time, a Chairman’s Award of Excellence has been awarded for consistent, extensive superior performance in residential and commercial installations.

Winners of the 2024 URC Unsurpassed Awards include the following URC dealers:

JL Entertainment Designs Wins The Chairman’s Award

JL Entertainment Designs (Exton, PA) https://www.jlentertainmentdesigns.com/

With multiple Unsurpassed Awards, JL Entertainment Designs, owned by Joe and Michelle Lusi, have consistently impressed with unique automation system designs. Their installations span diverse residential and commercial environments and showcase unique applications of URC’s Total Control technology. This year, JL Entertainment Designs shared 3 installations that included an automated office space with advanced network/Wi-Fi, window shades, landscape lighting, and entertainment systems. This installation unified a conference room, 2 lounges, 2 offices, and an outdoor space into a single system with one touch or voice control. Another client offered a unique challenge in integrating and automating a large resort on the New Jersey shore. This installation created a single automation system that features 5-zone high-definition audio across all of the resort’s common areas like the lobby, drive-up area, outdoor dining area, pool area, restaurant, and rooftop deck. The entire system is easily controlled by URC’s mobile app and touch screens. Finally, JL Entertainment Designs created a whole home system in a waterfront community that included network/Wi-Fi, window drapery, landscape lighting, and 7 TVs, plus an outdoor TV lift. Every item installed is controlled with URC’s Total Control system. For this diversity of design and uncompromising installation success, we are pleased to award the Chairman’s Award to JL Entertainment Designs.

Audio Wizard AV Wins Gold for The Best Residential Installation – USA

Audio Wizard AV (Draper, UT) https://www.audiowizardav.com/

As a power brand in the Rockies, Audio Wizard AV created a comprehensive automation system in a stunning mountain estate. With highly customized user interface displays, Dustin Reese and his team, created a fully integrated system that is simple and intuitive. In addition to the open concept family spaces, this mountain retreat features a two-story, full-sized basketball court that doubles as a pickleball court. High-definition audio is pumped throughout the interior of the home via URC’s HDA-8100 and HDA-4100 amps, including the sports court, and integrated via Total Control in all of the meticulously manicured outdoor spaces. Audio Wizard AV’s incredible design IQ is as compelling as it’s social media presence, so check out Dustin and his team in action. Congratulations to Audio Wizard AV for this powerful system perfectly matched with the dynamic mountain views.

Nard’s Entertainment Wins Best Commercial Installation – USA

Nard’s Entertainment (Washington D.C. Metro) https://www.nardsentertainment.com/

Over the years, John Carroll and the team at Nard’s Entertainment has delivered some incredible commercial installations. In this year’s competition, John partnered with Carr Properties for another urban oasis installation. Rising out of the Bullfinch Crossing section

of downtown Boston, One Congress is a one-million-square-foot, trophy office tower offering

transformative experiences. This property continues our tour of architecturally stunning properties created by Carr, headquartered in Washington, DC. Offering extensive retail, vibrant net-zero pedestrian spaces, and towering 600 feet tall, this iconic building reconnects downtown Boston neighborhoods and propels a heavily transit-served site into a 21st-century global center. Totaling 43 stories, One Congress features breathtaking and unparalleled 360-degree views of The Charles River, Boston Harbor, North End, Financial District, and Back Bay. With numerous subsystems and countless staff and consumer interactions, Carroll knew that a single, unified, simple-to-operate control system was needed. With thoughtful design, Carroll leveraged URC’s Total Control® to seamlessly blend control and automation across both interior and exterior environments. This system featured most of the key players from URC’s portfolio including intuitive user interfaces, system controllers and High-Definition Audio (HDA) which plays a critical role across amenities and conference environments. With style and functionality critical, Carroll used several URC MRX-30 system controllers and 20 URC touch screens and handheld remotes including the TDC-9100, with its 10-inch touch screen and the TKP-8600 featuring an 8-inch in-wall touch screen and industry-leading voice control. For this massive integration and consistently delivering for clients, we congratulate Nard’s Entertainment for another Gold Unsurpassed Award.

Automation Sensation Wins Most Unique Installation – USA

Automation Sensation (Pompano Beach, FL) https://automationsensation.net/

Neil Lorick and the team at Automation Sensation is a returning champion with another incredible, design-forward entry from South Florida. This 8,000 square foot luxury residence in Miami includes 9 bedrooms, a gym, staff room, home theater room, 2 master bedrooms, and a water front space to accommodate a 120 ft yacht. Lorick and team used URC’s Total Control to integrate several subsystems and devices including 40 Lutron lighting RA3 dimmers, 10 Lutron KP and controlling the pool system. With entertainment a priority, this installation featured URC’s HDA (High-Definition Audio) for incredible audio distribution and integration with Lutron lights and shades to set a dramatic stage for epic entertainment. Additionally, several streaming sources and devices were integrated to deliver studio-quality sound throughout the home including blending seamlessly the indoor and outdoor spaces. The system, controlled by URC’s Total Control, blends a variety of sub-systems prompted the homeowner to state that “this automation system is defiantly sensational.” Congratulations to Neil and his team for unsurpassed design and automation!

IDES Wins Best International Installation

IDES (Edinburgh, Scotland) https://www.ides.co.uk/

Via AWE, https://www.awe-europe.com/, URC’s European Distributor, comes another truly immersive experience from IDES. With over 30 years of experience designing incredible environments, IDES continues to surprise and delight with highly customized home and business automation systems. Stephen Kerr and his team were hired by a homeowner to a structure built in the 1800s and demolished. This full renovation, envisioned by the homeowners, included an inspiring automation system in sharp contrast to the home’s origins. While retaining the home’s original character, Stephen and team carefully crafted a system behind the scenes but front and center in the modern lifestyle of the owners. With extensive integrations, a URC Total Control system provided control and automation over all the various electronic systems and throughout all of the subsystems including KNX lighting and heating, Blusound audio streaming, video matrix by Blustream, SKY Q, Roku, NAD amplification, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Sony TVs, Doorbird entry phone, and HIK CCTV. The homeowner boasted, “The design showed us functions and capabilities we would never have thought of but have now become “must haves” for the family’s daily living. We loved how the latest 21st century technology has been integrated so sensitively into a 19th century house (l know this has not been a simple task). IDES flexibility and “can do” attitude to work around those constraints and deliver working technology from day one was incredible.”

The complete list of award-winning installations includes:

Chairman’s Award Of Excellence – JL Entertainment Designs (PA)

Best Residential Installation – USA – Gold: Audio Wizard AV (UT), Silver: Hemag, Inc (FL), Bronze: Certified Sounds LLC (HI)

Best Commercial Installation – USA – Gold: Nard’s Entertainment (VA), Silver: Allstar Systems (NY), Bronze: AAA Electronic Services (NY)

Most Unique Installation – USA – Gold: Automation Sensations (FL), Silver: Allstar Systems (NY), Bronze: Audio Wizard AV (UT)

Best International Installation – Gold: IDES (UK), Silver: BenchMark AV (CA)

Winners receive awards and publicity ranging from physical, crystal awards to digital/social campaigns and badges to feature in press releases and publications.

About URC

Headquartered in Harrison NY USA, URC is a global leader in smart home automation and control solutions. URC technology is respected for unsurpassed performance and reliability with over 100 million remote controls sold in the past 10 years alone. URC control systems include Total ControlÒ and Complete ControlÒ. Innovative URC user interfaces include tabletop controllers, in-wall touch screens, handheld remotes, keypads, and mobile apps – plus voice control integration with Comcast Xfinity, Apple TV, and Amazon Alexa. URC systems are custom designed, installed and maintained by a network of URC trained systems integration professionals. Its award-winning technical support and training make URC the best choice for home automation.

For more information visit www.urc-automation.com. URC, Think beyond everyday.

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Ron Pence, URC Automation, 1 9147054136, rpence@urc-automation.com, www.urc-automation.com

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EA Automatic Announces Next Generation Intelligent Trading Solutions Built for Performance, Precision, and Long-Term Growth

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Redefining algorithmic trading through personalized strategies, AI-enhanced systems, and expert human oversight

LONDON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In today’s fast-moving financial landscape, where market conditions shift in seconds and opportunities are often measured in milliseconds, traders and investors are increasingly turning to technology to stay competitive. EA Automatic has officially announced the launch and expansion of its intelligent automated trading solutions, designed to deliver precision, adaptability, and performance without sacrificing strategic control.

Positioned at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world trading expertise, EA Automatic is setting a new standard in algorithmic trading. The company offers more than just trading bots. It delivers fully integrated trading systems built around the individual goals, risk tolerance, and long-term ambitions of each client.

At its core, EA Automatic is driven by a simple but powerful philosophy. Automation alone is not enough. True success in trading comes from combining intelligent systems with informed human decision-making. This belief has shaped every aspect of the company’s platform, resulting in solutions that go beyond execution to deliver meaningful, consistent performance.

A Personalized Approach to Automated Trading

One of the defining features of EA Automatic is its commitment to customization. In an industry where many platforms rely on rigid, one-size-fits-all models, EA Automatic takes a fundamentally different approach.

Every investor is unique. Financial goals, risk appetite, and investment timelines vary widely from one individual to another. Recognizing this, EA Automatic designs and deploys trading strategies that are tailored specifically to each client’s profile.

Whether the objective is steady monthly income, capital preservation, or aggressive growth through higher risk strategies, the platform adapts accordingly. By aligning each system with clearly defined goals, EA Automatic ensures that clients are not simply participating in the market but doing so with purpose and direction.

This level of personalization is further enhanced through smart diversification. Rather than relying on a single strategy or market condition, EA Automatic spreads risk intelligently across multiple approaches. This creates a more stable trading environment and helps protect capital even during periods of volatility.

Advanced Technology Built on Real Trading Insight

The EA Automatic platform is the result of more than two and a half years of focused development. During this time, the company has worked to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence with practical trading knowledge gained from real market experience.

The result is a system that does not rely solely on algorithms but uses AI to enhance decision-making. Automation handles the speed and efficiency required for modern trading, executing trades with precision and consistency. At the same time, human expertise remains a critical component of the process.

A dedicated team of professional traders continuously monitors performance, evaluates market conditions, and adjusts strategies as needed. This dynamic approach allows the platform to respond to changes in real time while maintaining a structured and disciplined trading framework.

By combining machine efficiency with human oversight, EA Automatic delivers a balanced solution that minimizes emotional decision-making while retaining the flexibility needed to adapt in unpredictable markets.

A Strong Focus on Risk Management and Stability

In an environment where many trading services focus on rapid gains and unrealistic promises, EA Automatic takes a more disciplined and transparent approach. The company places risk management at the center of its strategy development process.

Rather than promising overnight success, EA Automatic emphasizes consistency, structure, and long-term sustainability. Every system is built on proven methodologies designed to reduce unnecessary exposure and protect client capital.

Key risk management principles are embedded into each strategy, including controlled position sizing, diversified asset allocation, and continuous performance monitoring. These elements work together to create a trading experience that prioritizes stability without sacrificing growth potential.

By removing emotional bias and guesswork from the equation, EA Automatic enables clients to engage with the market in a more rational and controlled manner. This structured approach is particularly valuable in volatile conditions, where impulsive decisions can lead to significant losses.

Ongoing Support and a Clear Path to Growth

EA Automatic understands that successful trading is not just about technology. It is also about support, guidance, and transparency. Clients are not left to navigate the platform on their own. Instead, they gain access to a complete trading ecosystem designed to support long-term success.

From initial onboarding to ongoing strategy adjustments, the EA Automatic team works closely with clients to ensure that their systems remain aligned with their evolving goals. This continuous support helps build confidence and allows investors to focus on growth rather than day-to-day market fluctuations.

The company’s commitment to clarity and communication further strengthens this relationship. Clients receive insights into how their strategies operate, what factors influence performance, and how adjustments are made in response to changing conditions.

This level of engagement transforms the trading experience from a passive process into a guided journey, where clients are empowered with both tools and understanding.

Redefining What Automated Trading Means

As automation becomes increasingly common in the financial world, the distinction between basic tools and intelligent systems is becoming more important. EA Automatic is leading this shift by redefining what automated trading can and should be.

Instead of offering standalone bots, the company delivers comprehensive solutions that integrate strategy, technology, and expertise. This approach ensures that clients are not simply executing trades but participating in a structured and well-managed investment process.

By focusing on personalization, advanced technology, and disciplined risk management, EA Automatic is creating a model that is both scalable and sustainable. It is a model designed not for short term speculation but for long term financial growth.

About EA Automatic

EA Automatic is a London-based financial technology company specializing in intelligent automated trading solutions. With a focus on combining artificial intelligence with real trader expertise, the company develops customized algorithmic strategies tailored to individual investment goals and risk profiles.

Built over more than two and a half years of development, the EA Automatic platform emphasizes precision, adaptability, and risk management. Clients benefit from continuous monitoring, expert oversight, and a structured approach designed to deliver consistent results over time.

EA Automatic is committed to helping investors navigate the complexities of modern financial markets with confidence, clarity, and control.

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New Blog Series from Commercial Credit Group (CCG) Helps Businesses Make Smarter Equipment Financing Decisions for Long-Term Growth

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Apr. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Drawing on more than two decades of working alongside equipment owners across industries and economic cycles, Commercial Credit Group (CCG) has launched a new thought leadership series focused on the real‑world lessons that shape resilient, growth‑oriented businesses.

The five‑part blog series, Lessons From Over 20 Years of Equipment Financing, draws from the experiences of CCG’s leadership team as they’ve partnered with equipment owners across industries and economic cycles. Rather than focusing on short-term market trends, the series delivers real-world insights that help companies evaluate financing strategies, avoid common pitfalls, and align equipment investments with long-term business goals.

For companies considering equipment purchases, expansion, or refinancing, the series provides perspective on:

How successful equipment owners structure financing decisions to support cash flow and growth

Common mistakes that can limit flexibility or create risk over time

Proven principles that hold up across changing markets, interest rate environments, and business cycles

“After more than 20 years of financing equipment through multiple market cycles, we’ve seen firsthand that while the market evolves, the fundamentals of lending and responsible growth haven’t changed,” said CEO and founder, Dan McDonough. “This series is designed to help equipment-focused businesses make smarter decisions today that still serve them years down the road.”

The series is particularly relevant for owners, executives, and finance leaders in construction, transportation, manufacturing, and waste industries who want to better understand how financing choices impact operational flexibility and long-term performance.

The Lessons From Over 20 Years of Equipment Financing series is now available on the CCG website. Readers are encouraged to explore the full series to gain practical insights drawn directly from decades of real-world financing experience.

About Commercial Credit Group Inc.:

Commercial Credit Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Commercial Credit, Inc., is an independent commercial finance company that provides equipment loans and leases to small and mid-sized businesses in the construction, fleet transportation, machine tool, manufacturing, and waste industries. The company’s sales force is located throughout North America. Since its inception in 2004, CCG has originated over $8 billion in equipment loans and leases. CCG is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please visit www.commercialcreditgroup.com.

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Frost & Sullivan Institute Announces Visionary Leadership Best Practices Recognition and This Year’s Honorees

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SAN ANTONIO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is pleased to unveil this year’s recipients of the Visionary Leadership Best Practices Recognition. These individuals exemplify purpose-driven leadership, bold innovation, and measurable impact aligned with FSI’s mission to inspire solutions that advance Education, Environment, Healthcare, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Security, and Economic Progress.

These distinguished leaders have demonstrated exceptional commitment to creating long-term, systemic impact, whether through pioneering environmental solutions, transforming access to education or healthcare, improving social infrastructure, or advancing community well-being.

“At the Frost & Sullivan Institute, we believe change accelerates when we recognize and celebrate those who lead with courage and clarity. This year’s honorees remind us that visionary leadership is not just about bold ideas but about creating meaningful outcomes that uplift people and communities,” said David Frigstad, Executive Director, Frost & Sullivan Institute.  

Our evaluation process is grounded in a best practices framework, assessing nominees across three parameters namely Impact, Innovation, and Implementation. A panel of experts conducts a structured review, followed by benchmarking and consensus-building to ensure fairness, credibility, and alignment with FSI’s seven global priority areas. The final honorees represent leaders whose work shows clear, sustained, and scalable impact.

The list of visionary leaders for 2026 includes:

Aadith Moorthy

Ai-jen Poo

Aki Ra

Akshay Saxena

Alex Kelly

Alex Stephany

Aline Sara

Amira Yahyaoui

Ana Bella Estévez Jiménez de los Galanes

Andrew Bastawrous

Anna Luísa Beserra Santos

Anna‑Lena von Hodenberg

Anshu Gupta

Anshu Sharma

Asma Mansour

Atul Gawande

Barbara Mutabazi

Barbarita Lara

Blaise Judja-Sato

Boyan Slat

Brigitha Faustin

Bruce Schneier

Catalina Escobar

Colette Pichon Battle

Connor Schoen

Diana Johanna Willemina Theresia Nijboer

Dr Mihai Ranete

Dr. Abhay Bang

Dr. Alex Dehgan

Dr. Devi Shetty

Dr. Katrin Schuhen

Dr. Peter Rohloff

Dr. Rebecca Onie

Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum

Dr. Tan See Leng

Dr. Tererai Trent

Esra’a Al Shafei

Esther Kimani

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Gillian Henker

Harish Hande

Hasina Kharbhih

HH Sheikha Intisar AlSaba

Irene Mbari‑Kirika

Jairo Trad

Jason Ballard

Javier Goyeneche

Jay Chaudhry

Jayshree Satpute

About Frost & Sullivan Institute

The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing business practices to address global priorities. The genesis of the institute goes back to the vision of either creating or becoming part of a solution that addresses threats to humanity. The Institute has identified strategic imperatives for transformation and believes that we can truly accelerate innovation to zero. To learn more about FSI, visit www.frostandsullivaninstitute.org

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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