CEA TechHome Mediterraneo 100 Summit

Unique Resource for European Consumers Features Information on Top Design and Systems Integrators in France, Italy and Spain

July 15, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the International CES®, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, announced today the launch of a unique new online directory, the CEA TechHome Mediterrano Directory, featuring listings of companies that design and install home electronics systems in France, Italy and Spain.

“CEA’s new TechHome Mediterraneo Directory aims to connect consumers with the top systems integrators in the Southern European markets,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “This is an important new resource allowing European consumers to find systems integrators who can provide crucial solutions. This new tool allows CEA members to share best practices and grow their businesses by expanding into European markets.”

The CEA TechHome Mediterraneo Directory, available at www.cea-thm.com/directory, is designed to help consumers, builders, remodelers and architects find services they need using a variety of search methods including:

• Geographical market served – country, region, province, etc.
• Types of home served – luxury, single-family, multi-family, vacation, etc.
• Types of products installed – home theater, multi-room audio, home automation, security, etc.
• Specific product brands carried
• Certifications and awards

Premium listings also feature photo showcases of installations performed by companies.

All listings will be presented in four languages—French, Italian, Spanish and English.

“It’s exciting to make this important new information resource available to consumers and allied building trades,” says Roberto Salari, a custom electronics integrator based in suburban Milan, Italy, and member of the CEA TechHome Mediterraneo Advisory Board. “Finally, people searching for more information on custom integrators have a way to do their research efficiently and make contact with the companies most likely to provide what they need.”

To connect with the CEA TechHome Mediterraneo Directory, visit www.cea-thm.com/directory.

For more information on listing your company or advertising on the directory, contact Shannon Murphy (smurphy@ae-ventures.com, 508-618-4224) or Leonardo Norsa (lnorsa@ae-ventures.com, 001 818.445.1871).