CEDIA: The Association for the Best Residential Electronics Systems Integrators

CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association) is the industry association for audio and video integrators. CEDIA is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and it offers certification, standardization, and network opportunities to its members. There are about 3,500 CEDIA companies around the world. Jump past the break to learn more about what CEDIA does for the industry and what it could do for a business.

Every year, CEDIA hosts an expo to show off the industry’s latest products and installation companies. Everything from home security, to home automation, to home theater is covered at the show. It is a tradeshow for those looking to pick up new products for their companies. Also, it offers new strategies to help technology integration companies succeed in an ever-competitive business environment. It gives businesses a chance to see where to industry is going so they can choose the best path. The CEDIA EXPO offers the highest quality tradeshow in the industry. Benefits to the exhibitors include spreading word of new products and testing the waters for unreleased products.

CEDIA provides certification to those who measure up to the test. Having a certification proves to clients that you know what you are doing. It gives you and your company an edge over competitors. The numerous certifications offered by CEDIA set bars for knowledge and ability. CEDIA offers certifications for those who have entry-level experience and those who have more advanced experience. Listing myself as CEDIA Certified could help my career greatly. My local business front could have a CEDIA Certified sticker in the window to attract local customers. If my business were to become a member of CEDIA, it would be listed CEDIA’s directory. Anyone looking through that directory for a quality residential systems integrator could see my business information. Exposure in a trusted source like that would do wonders for my business. CEDIA does a good thing for the industry. It brings quality businesses together so consumers can choose the company that’s right for them.