B&W Group Joins Savant’s Excellence in A/V Program

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Osterville, MA. November, 2007— Savant Systems LLC, with a visionary approach to home automation that emphasizes reliability and a maintenance-friendly open platform, has announced the addition of the B&W Group to their EXCELLENCE IN A/V cooperative program. The EXCELLENCE IN A/V initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s ROSIE control systems and a diverse group of best-in-class manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as devices and subsystems from many related markets. “B&W, Rotel, and Classe’ are revered monikers within the audio community and Savant is thrilled to have these wonderful brands participate in the Excellence in A/V program,” stated Craig Spinner, director of marketing at Savant.

Participation in Savant’s EXCELLENCE IN A/V cooperative program will facilitate the seamless integration of the B&W Group’s device protocol within the Savant system environment. “The B&W Group is delighted to participate in Savant’s Excellence in A/V program. We believe it is extremely important for all companies involved in the audio/video industry to work together to deliver products and platforms that provide what the consumer really desires – performance, value, and simplicity in operation,” said Scott Rundle, director of marketing at the B&W Group. “Together, Savant’s Rosie control systems and the B&W Group brands fulfill that need perfectly and profitably.”

The core of Savant’s technology is an open programmable platform supporting UDP/IP, TCP/IP, RS-232/422/485 and IR serial communication, and Low Voltage Trigger Outputs.

Savant’s EXCELLENCE IN A/V program will open new doors for participating manufacturers seeking to expand their business in a rapidly growing industry.

Interested manufacturers can find out more about the EXCELLENCE IN A/V program by communicating via email to cspinner@savantav.com or calling Craig Spinner at 508-683-2513.

About Savant: Savant was founded by a core group of technology pioneers with hundreds of years of combined real-world experience in peripheral applications such as programmable systems, digital signal processing, telephony, switching systems, video processing, and home electronics integration. The Savant Team is committed to redefining the Home Control Systems industry with a visionary solution to home automation that emphasizes reliability and a maintenance-friendly open platform. The Savant product suite is distinguished by an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technology and advanced next-generation graphics.