Pakedge Alliance
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The world of audio and video custom installation is fast approaching the expanded use of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communication to utilize the power of IP-based networks. As the "all-in-one IP network hardware provider for the Custom Installer," Pakedge is proactive to ensure that devices made for this purpose are tested and have reliable wireless and wired network designs in which to operate IP-dependent systems.
The Pakedge Alliance Initiative is a collaborative effort among the best manufacturers within the custom installation industry to ensure device interoperability, streamlined product development, and correct implementation of standardized IP communication to facilitate simple implementation for the installer and seamless operation for the end user. This is an ongoing effort as new devices are introduced to the market and new manufacturers test the boundaries of TCP/IP.
As part of the Pakedge Alliance, manufacturers can be assured that their devices will be operating on the most robust and reliable network hardware available to custom installers. This strategic relationship also provides the opportunity for co-marketing activities, including trade shows, presentations, promotion campaigns and logo usage.
The Alliance Initiative also provides the Custom Installer with an added level of assurance that Pakedge is committed to serving this unique market with the support of existing systems and the development of new technology.
Members of the Pakedge Alliance Initiative are listed below:

Control4, a leading provider of personalized automation and control solutions, allows you to control virtually any device in a home or business, automatically. Founded in 2003, the company mission is to deliver an elegant and more affordable way to control and automate lighting, music, video, security and energy in a single room or throughout the entire home. Today, Control4® certified custom integrators work with home and business owners to deliver the transformative benefits of the smart and connected home: convenience, peace of mind and an efficient environment that's comfortable and safe.

Crestron has more than 40 years of experience providing integrated solutions that unify technology and innovate the way people live and work. Offering the broadest line of hardware and software in the industry, Crestron is the definitive source for centrally and globally controlling, managing and presenting information on a single, integrated network.

Fortinet is a global leader and innovator in Network Security. Their mission is to deliver the most innovative, highest performing network security platform to secure and simplify your IT infrastructure. They are a provider of network security appliances and security subscription services for carriers, data centers, enterprises, distributed offices and MSSPs. Because of constant innovation of our custom ASICs, hardware systems, network software, management capabilities and security research, they have a large, rapidly growing and highly satisfied customer base, including the majority of the Fortune Global 100, and they continue to set the pace in the Network Security market. Their market position and solution effectiveness has been widely validated by industry analysts, independent testing labs, business organizations, and the media worldwide. Their broad product line of complementary solutions goes beyond Network Security to help secure the extended enterprise.

Savant was founded in 2005 with the goal of providing the best experience in home automation. When we began to imagine what the ideal Savant Home would look like, the one common thread was comfort—the feeling that everything in your home is just how you like it.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Kaleidescape is pioneering the development of high-end movie servers that redefine how film enthusiasts purchase, organize and enjoy their Blu-ray, DVD and downloaded movie collections. Featuring a breakthrough user interface that gives viewers unprecedented flexibility and control over the movies they watch and the first Blu-ray quality movie download store that matches the audio and video fidelity of Blu-ray discs, the Kaleidescape System brings you a movie experience in your home unlike anything you've ever seen.

ReQuest'shome-entertainment systems have set the standard for high-end digital media storage, management, playback, and system integration since 1998. The Company's award-winning media servers are the accepted leaders in cutting-edge technology. ReQuest has received numerous accolades for having the best service in the consumer electronics industry, with an installed base of more than 30,000 units. ReQuest was ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the top 500 fastest-growing private businesses in America for two years in a row.

D-Tools has forged relationships with key Custom Electronics manufacturers such as Crestron, Middle Atlantic, Sony, GE Security, Lutron, Runco, SpeakerCraft and many others to provide product data for D-Tools database. In addition, the company has established technology relationships with Autodesk, Microsoft, and Brother International.
The Company's flagship product, System Integrator SIX 2013 is a market proven software solution that dynamically links product information from D-Tools' extensive manufacturer database to documentation and drawings, creating a single, coordinated, dynamically-linked, instantly updatable electronic project file. SIX 2013 utilizes industry standards such as AutoCAD® and Microsoft® Visio™ to create detailed designs that are dynamically linked to equipment lists for fast, accurate documentation of system integration projects. SIX 2013 streamlines the often manual, labor-intensive process of estimating, designing, and project management, allowing customers to realize substantial cost savings and return on investment.

Founded over four decades ago, QSC Audio Products, LLC, is a globally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio system solutions. With power amplification, loudspeaker, digital signal processing (DSP) and digital mixer engineering resources all located under one roof, QSC uniquely leverages these technologies to deliver products and systems that far outperform the sum of their parts – providing compelling solutions for professional installed, portable, production and cinema sound customers worldwide.