Nice Stands Out At CEDIA 2023 and EI Live! Shows

• At CEDIA 2023, Nice announced the convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management, aiming towards a single comprehensive solutions portfolio under unified brand Nice
• The company was also acknowledged with 8 industry awards with its solutions
• Nice HR40 Multifunction Smart Home Remote Control has been named “Best Dedicated Touch Screen Controller” and “Best Software Release for the Home Management OS 8.8” in the prestigious Smart Building Awards 2023 recognition at EI Live! in UK

Oderzo (Italy), October 2023 - At CEDIA 2023^[1], Home Management Solutions, announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. The transition marks the first in a series of rebrands across the globe. Since the company’s acquisition of Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry leader worldwide by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand, across over 100 countries in which the Company operates. The milestone reinforces Nice mission of simplifying everyday movements by offering the most complete, integrated product ecosystem in the industry for residential, commercial, and perimeter protection applications. mission of simplifying everyday movements by offering the most complete, integrated product ecosystem in the industry for residential, commercial, and perimeter protection applications.

ELAN, SpeakerCraft, and Panamax energy management are the first in a series of brands that will transition to Nice. As part of the transformation, the company built on the pioneering brand legacies to launch a host of new Nice-branded Home Management solutions across several categories.

“This announcement is part of our path towards a unified company, bringing together several brands under Nice, known as a reliable partner in people’s life, able to provide them with a holistic Home Management ecosystem,” said Juan Pablo Boz, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Nice.
“By focusing on Home Management solutions first, we are now ready to begin convergence of other brands across the globe to develop an even more comprehensive, end-to-end solution for homes and corporations. We believe this will lead to important opportunities and will drive rapid growth towards the broadest and deepest portfolio in the industry.”

“The recognition of our OS8.8 Nice Home Management platform, the HR40 Remote Control and the Nice Shades by Nice from leading home management publications and industry tradeshows in both North America and the UK, validates our strong position in the Home Management Industry and acknowledges the amazing innovation and hard work our Nice Teams put into developing these award winning solutions” declares Paul Williams, Chief Product Officer at Nice North America.

In addition, the recent CEDIA 2023 event has seen Nice receiving eight industry awards as a recognition of the company’s leadership and commitment.

The awards list is indicated below.

• Nice HR40 Multifunction Smart Home Remote Control^[2] was awarded 2023 CE Pro BEST for User Interface Devices: Touchscreens, Keypads, Remotes, Voice Control, Technology Designer Magazine 2023 Performance Home Award for Best Product, Residential Tech Today 2023 Innovation Award, and Residential Systems - CEDIA Best of Show Award
• Sun Shades by Nice^[3] was awarded the Technology Designer Magazine 2023 Performance Home Award for Best Product, Residential Tech Today 2023 Innovation Award, and Residential Systems - CEDIA Best of Show Award
• Nice Home Management OS 8.8^[4] was awarded the 2023 CE Pro BEST for Whole House Control

All of its award-winning products are the first products carrying the Nice name and industrial design resulting from the rebrand, in addition to the company’s first-ever innovative line of custom smart sun shades.

For the complete list of CEDIA 2023 awards visit https://www.cepro.com/products/the-winners-of-the-2023-ce-pro-best-awards/.

The recognitions for Nice go over and beyond the ocean and reach the United Kingdom where the company got the prestigious Smart Building Awards 2023 recognition during EI Live! in Farnborough (UK) for its Nice HR40 Multifunction Smart Home Remote Control that has received the Best Dedicated Touch Screen Controller and Best Software Release for the Home Management OS 8.8”.

These recognitions further strengthen Nice commitment to providing innovative and high-quality solutions for home management.

[1] CEDIA Expo is the only show dedicated to residential tech, will connect more than 20,000 home tech pros in Denver, CO, USA. For more info: https://cediaexpo.com/

[2] A sleek and ergonomic device that allows users to control their home or building with ease and convenience. The remote features a high-resolution touchscreen, voice control, motion sensor, haptic feedback, and customizable buttons.

[3] A line of custom smart sun shades that enhance the comfort and aesthetics of any space. Sun Shades by Nice are controlled by the Nice Home Management OS 8.8 and can be programmed to adjust automatically according to the time of day, weather, or user preference.

[4] A powerful and intuitive software platform that integrates all aspects of home and building management, such as security, lighting, climate, entertainment, and more.