Daisy, the leading national home and small business technology installation and services company, is proud to announce the launch of its Palm Coast, Florida, location, the seventh in the state for Daisy and its 22nd location in the country. The new Palm Coast branch will be owned and led by Kim Lyznicki, a seasoned executive known for her success in scaling service-based businesses.
When people think about smart home technology, their minds often go to entertainment systems or security solutions. Yet one of the most impactful upgrades for everyday living is often overlooked: motorized shading. More than just a design accent, motorized shades bring convenience, comfort, energy efficiency, and security into perfect harmony, transforming how your home feels and functions.
When you sit down with Peter Cook, founder of Automation Design and Entertainment (AD&E), you quickly realize you’re not just talking to a tech entrepreneur — you’re hearing the story of a man whose life and work are deeply rooted in curiosity, community, and connection.
For most of its existence, CEDIA Expo has been all about the shiny boxes: the amazing AV, control interfaces, and innovation that dominate the show floor. But this year, more than any other, the conversations went deeper. Beyond the latest products and technologies, what really generated buzz was the business of systems integration, particularly the many facets of service.
I’ve often been called a visionary because I started cyberManor, one of the first custom home technology integration companies in the United States in 1999, focused on using a broadband internet connection, a router, and a network switch to serve as the backbone of what is now commonly referred to as a smart home.
When you walk into a beautifully automated home — where the lights, sound, and entertainment respond to your voice or a tap on your phone — you’re experiencing the kind of lifestyle that Chad, founder of NJ Smart Homes, has been quietly perfecting for years. But like most great ventures, NJ Smart Homes didn’t begin in a showroom or with a slick plan — it started with a movie, a moment of inspiration, and a leap of faith.
