Essential Install September 2017 | Page 5

pages 16-17 From The Editor’s Desk Autumnal Automation Niamh Marriott, Editor I’m c alling it – winter is coming. The thought has been brewing for a while, much like the stormy weather that has shrouded the latter half of a very wet August, and now we’re in September, it seems unlikely to clear anytime soon. The change in seasons was confi rmed as I stepped off the plane from San Diego on my return trip from a brilliant CEDIA 2017 (for more on that, check out my CEDIA Snippets on page 34) and was greeted by a rather rainy scene. But it’s not all doom and gloom I promise you. We all know the best solution to beat the blustery blues – a good old fashioned fi lm night, popcorn and all. And that’s where you come in, you marvellous custom installers, home cinema superheroes, you are all round bringers of comfort and joy. You create spaces of luxury and of indulgence, perfect places to snuggle up cosy and warm. Spots to go to watch or to listen, but always with the most excellent equipment. So what are the latest decadent delights out there? Look no further for opulent offerings than our superb speaker feature, showcasing the swankiest in sound and design, and inspired innovations in outdoor solutions. Feast your eyes on our tremendous touchscreens article and see the products establishing virtual reality as a legitimate industry. Working from home? Our offi ce and boardroom piece highlights the best in conference and remote access technology whilst presenting the latest in workplace gadgets. All this is, of course, in addition to plenty of expert comment and advice from our industry regulars, to make sure your know-how is top-of-the-range. Oh, and a cracking case study, too. As ever, if you’d like to contribute to any of our upcoming features please don’t hesitate to get in touch and email me [email protected] or call [phone]. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Daniel Sait, [email protected] EDITOR: Niamh Marriott, [email protected] CONTRIBUTING JOURNALISTS: Jordan O’Brien, [email protected] SALES DIRECTOR: Ian Kitchener, [email protected] PUBLISHER: David Kitchener, [email protected] ACCOUNTS: [email protected] CIRCULATION: [email protected] STUDIO MANAGER: Ben Bristow, [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jon Appleton, [email protected] Essential Install magazine, Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent ME5 8UD. T: [phone] F: [phone] Whist we make every effort that everything printed in Essential Install magazine is factually correct, we cannot be held responsible if factual errors occur. All articles are copyright and remain the property of Essential Install magazine.