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Following up on our conversation with Caster Communications’ Founder Kimberly Lancaster, Connected Design sits down with the company’s new owners, Alexandra Crabb and Peter Girard. The duo share a bit about the legacy of the company, their plans for the future, and how AI is impacting every aspect of the business.

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Mar 2026

Industry News Security

Is There About to Be a Router Shortage?

The Federal Communications Commission this week updated its “Covered List” to include all consumer-grade routers that are made in foreign countries. Translated, that means the FCC decided to effectively ban…

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Mar 2026

Industry News Smart Home

Josh.ai Keynote Shows How the Smart Home is Starting to Think for Itself

With the launch of AI X OS and some of the new features within, Josh.ai showcases how AI is influencing the next chapter of the smart home.

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Mar 2026

Podcast Profiles Video

Succession Planning Ain’t Easy. Caster Comm Founder Walks Us Through Hers.

Taking on a seemingly insurmountable challenge is nothing new to Kimberly Lancaster. Every step of her career journey has been marked by defying the odds. Now, the PR firm founder and decades-long leader of Caster Communications is taking on a new kind of challenge—her exit from the business she spent years building. The calculated, honest…

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Mar 2026

Research & Reports

You Tell Us: The Role of AI in Your Workflow

Connected Design is seeking your input for an upcoming slate of content around the role of AI in the custom integration, design, and builder workflow. Take the brief survey below…

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Mar 2026

Commercial

Modern Tech Meets Historic Harmony

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff Estate unveils a new welcome center featuring seamless AV integration by Southtown AV, blending modern technology with historic architecture.

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Mar 2026

Industry Events Kitchen & Bath

Pay Attention to Kohler’s Push Into Wellness, Sustainability

Wellness and sustainability were the main talking points to come out of our visit to the Kohler booth at KBIS. It’s a message worth paying attention to.

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Mar 2026

Lighting & Shading

When Residential Design Trends Evolve, System Design Must Follow

With the first quarter of the year (and the events that filled it up) behind us, the design trends of 2026 are starting to take shape.

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Mar 2026

Industry Events

Latest Ellipsys Catalyst Event Focused on Thought-Provoking Programming

The third iteration of the Ellipsys Catalyst event was packed with programming that allowed the commercial integrator attendees to really focus on improving their businesses. Hosted February 18-20 at the…

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Mar 2026

Industry News

How Manufacturer Design Centers Can Elevate Your Experience

It’s time to think beyond the product demo when it comes to manufacturers’ experience and design centers. Here’s how one integrator leverages these spaces to elevate their own experience.

Caster’s New Owners Talk Future Plans, AI’s Impact, and More

Is There About to Be a Router Shortage?

Josh.ai Keynote Shows How the Smart Home is Starting to Think for Itself

Succession Planning Ain’t Easy. Caster Comm Founder Walks Us Through Hers.

You Tell Us: The Role of AI in Your Workflow

Modern Tech Meets Historic Harmony

Pay Attention to Kohler’s Push Into Wellness, Sustainability

When Residential Design Trends Evolve, System Design Must Follow

Latest Ellipsys Catalyst Event Focused on Thought-Provoking Programming

How Manufacturer Design Centers Can Elevate Your Experience

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