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Enschede, Overijssel, The Netherlands, December 30, 2020 - DEN Smart Home today announced that it has been named a CES® 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree for DEN SmartStrike™. The announcement was made ahead of the first-ever, all-digital CES 2021, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 11-14, 2021.
The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions based on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design.
The DEN SmartStrike™ solution is an electric strike that is extended with embedded software. The DEN SmartStrike™ can communicate through BLE, Zigbee, Wi-fi and Z- Wave to an IOS or Android mobile device. It will also be integrated into the popular smart home platforms that are in the market today. Because the DEN SmartStrike™ is uniquely installed into your door jamb, it is invisible and more difficult to bypass while allowing homeowners the freedom to choose any hardware that matches their aesthetic taste and home décor.
“We were delighted when we learned we achieved a CTA Innovations Award in the Smart Home category,” stated Marijn van der Wal, founder of DEN Smart Home, “it affirms my vision of smarter better access control and reflects the hard work of my teams in the Netherlands and United States.”
The CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation. DEN will be at CES please visit us in our virtual booth for a full product demonstration.
About DEN Smart Home:
We make the first ever, wireless communicating door strike. DEN SmartStrike™ provides full featured access management, eliminates the need for changing your preferred door hardware décor and does all this at disruptive pricing. Visit the DEN Smart Home website to learn more.
For CES appointments or for North America sales or distribution inquiries contact David Kaplan, david@3.86.193.120. For North American press inquiries contact Jan-Luc Blakborn, jlblakborn@maximumventures.net
Powerhouse IoT Consulting firm adds veteran marketing professional to roster
Ashburn, VA – Dec 14, 2020 – bluesalve partners, the go-to resource for stakeholders seeking industry-proven consulting services within consumer and IoT technology, announced today that Mary Miller, creative marketing professional in the smart home space, has joined the firm as a senior consultant.
Mary Miller has served in senior roles from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Earlier in her career, Mary held leadership roles in both the US and Europe in the gaming industry at SEGA, Disney Interactive, and Hasbro Interactive. Her most recent tenure in the smart home IoT space brings a wealth of go to market capabilities for bluesalve to offer their B2B and B2C clients.
Mary’s many roles in the Consumer Electronics industry as a retailer, manufacturer and technology provider adds additional expertise to bluesalve partners’ decades of C-suite level executive experience spanning multiple disciplines including product development, manufacturing, sales, channel development, engineering, system integration, wireless technologies, standards development and corporate finance and valuation and M&A.
“In this exciting environment it’s more important than ever to bring all the different elements of this growing industry together,” said Miller. “I am looking forward to working with the bsp team who are skilled at connecting our clients to the right partner ecosystem and to drive their business success effectively and efficiently.”
“We are thrilled to have Mary on board, adding new depth to our marketing capabilities,” said founding partner Lew Brown. “Her deep understanding of the smart home IoT business combined with a fantastic ‘can do’ attitude and creative problem-solving is a wonderful addition to the bsp team.”
To learn more about bluesalve partners please visit bluesalve.com.
About bluesalve partners
bluesalve partners is a full-service global consumer technology consulting firm comprised of industry veterans who have held a variety of roles in C-Suite, marketing, engineering, product management, business strategy, legal, and finance. Notorious for delivering big agency results with a hands-on customer-first boutique approach that efficiently delivers services from early-stage planning, through to complete product development and mergers & acquisitions.
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CE Veteran Receives Accolades For Decades of Impact and Leadership
Oakland, CA January 26, 2021 - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
Small Business Council has honored bluesalve Co-Founding Partner Robert Heiblim with a tribute resolution in recognition and appreciation of his distinguished service to the consumer electronics industry. The resolution was presented at the CTA Small Business Council meeting in December.
The resolution and honor was presented by the Board of the CTA Small Business Council, which Mr. Heiblim helped formulate and grow, and for which he served as Chairman, Vice Chairman and now Chairman Ex Officio. The resolution not only paid tribute to Mr. Heiblim's work for the Council, but also noted his decades of "tremendous leadership, invaluable insights, and strategic vision, benefitting the industry, technology companies and consumers worldwide."
"We're extremely proud of Robert and appreciate CTA's Small Business Council recognition of the longstanding impact he's had on the consumer electronics industry," said fellow bluesalve partner Lew Brown. "From mentoring startups to advising global industry leaders, Robert has been a tireless force for innovation and business success."
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Robert, both for the Small Business Council as well as the larger themes and opportunities in the industry and CTA. Having followed me in the Chair’s role at SBC, he was able to hit the ground running, having already Chaired other divisions and councils. Robert brings many years of experience, having filled roles on all sides of the business: manufacture/supplier, retailer, e-tailer.....so nothing surprises him, he has seen and solved before!” said Paul M. Sabbah, President at Stamford International Inc.
“Robert always graciously provided guidance and insight to both the industry and CTA and his counsel to me as the in-coming Chair of SBC was invaluable,” said Frank Parrotto, Chair CTA Small Business Council and COO at Matrix Advisors, LLC.
Mr. Heiblim began his career in consumer electronics with the venerated Pacific Stereo chain back in 1973. In the decades since, his passion for audio technology has guided a career trajectory that ultimately led to his tenure as President of Denon Electronics, as well as senior executive positions with KH Holdings and Altec Lansing. Mr. Heiblim is past Chairman and Vice Chairman of the CTA Audio division. His work in helping set audio standards extends as far back as the Working Groups for the development of the compact disc and as recently as the definitions for high resolution audio and over the counter (OTC) technologies for the hard of hearing.
Beyond his contributions to the Audio Division, Mr. Heiblim has been a tireless participant and frequent leader of CTA initiatives serving a variety of constituencies. In addition to his work for the Small Business Council, he also serves as a CTA mentor, providing guidance and expertise to countless technology industry companies and professionals. Additionally, Mr. Heiblim is a member of the Board for the CTA Foundation, a non-profit initiative which improves the lives of tens of thousands of older adults and people with disabilities across the country on behalf of the industry.
"I am honored to have been granted this distinction by the CTA Small Business Council," said Mr. Heiblim. "My life's work has taken me on a tremendous journey through every corner of the most exciting industry I can think of. Technology can provide tremendous benefits and joy to all of humankind. I'm proud to have made contributions that were meaningful and am humbled by CTA's generous recognition."
Mr. Heiblim currently serves as a Co-Founding Partner of bluesalve partners, a global consultancy with a focus on consumer tech, IoT, and consumer goods.
About bluesalve Partners
bluesalve Partners, LLC is a consumer product consulting firm comprised of marketers, engineers, product managers, business strategists and legal/financial advisors – all of whom have spent decades in the consumer products and consumer technology sectors. With strong relationships across multiple channels and verticals, the partners provide services ranging from early-stage brainstorming to complete product development through mergers & acquisitions.
Ali and Sandu discuss STEM education and career paths to inspire STEM students and young professionals from every community and background.
November 12, 2020 — The STEM Success Summit seeks to empower and elevate students and young professionals from typically underrepresented communities to become the next diverse generation of STEM leaders. At the free virtual event from November 19 to 21, 2020, attendees can hear from more than 18 expert and influential speakers, including keynotes from actress, Harvard University graduate, and activist Tatyana Ali and Iddris Sandu, technological design consultant and engineer to Google, Snapchat, Twitter and more. Registration is open now.
“We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Tatyana and Iddris to share their perspectives and experiences at the second annual STEM Success Summit. They are committed activists for supporting education to empower diversity for future STEM generations, and their direction and insight will be invaluable to the students and young professionals attending the STEM Success Summit, whether they’re deciding where to start their education or entering the workforce,” said Maynard Okereke, STEM Success Summit organizing team member and celebrity in his own right who recently appeared on the ABC TV show Shark Tank, and who also created the Hip Hop Science Show.
Tatyana Ali will speak on Friday, November 20, at 4 p.m. ET in a fireside chat, "Empowering Black & Brown Voices in Education," with Okereke. Her activism over the past two decades has been driven by her passion for inspiring and supporting children from all communities to reach any academic and professional goal. Her focus and experience with youth education advocacy brings a unique perspective to the STEM Success Summit, where young people can determine how to translate their passions to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She was also named the “Young, Gifted, and Black” Woman of the Year by BET and the Black Girls Rock organization for her work with the Millennium Momentum Foundation, the United Negro College Fund, and other organizations.
Iddris Sandu is a testament to an early start in STEM: He taught himself computer programming at his local library when he was 10 years old. Choosing an unusual path, Sandu began his career right after high school, growing from an intern to a consultant for some of the biggest names in tech, including Google, Lockheed Martin, Facebook/Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and many more. He’s been closely invested in youth education and mentoring, having worked with politicians to drive support for STEM education and technology programs. He is also building a youth resource center in Ghana, his native country, with the goal of increasing technology literacy. Sandu will present the closing keynote on November 21 6:00 p.m. ET, discussing his unique journey in the tech industry.
Sponsored by Best Buy, Bluesalve Partners, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Fascinate Inc., and STEMedia, the STEM Success Summit presents a diverse lineup of experienced and influential speakers to join Ali and Sandu, including Jessica Santana, co-founder and CEO, America On Tech; Manny De La Cruz, olefins optimizer, ExxonMobil Chemical Company; Sherika Ekpo, global D&I lead, research and artificial intelligence, Google; Gerald A Moore Sr., founder, Mission Fulfilled 20230 and the Online Technology School for Black Boys; Daphney Chery, AAAS science and technology fellow hosted at the Department of Defense; Lorena Soriano, founder and CEO, every POINT ONE, PBC, and more.
Register now for the STEM Success Summit and browse the full speaker list here.
About the STEM Success Summit
THE STEM Success Summit is a free virtual conference designed to equip and empower young adults (ages 18–35), who are traditionally underrepresented, to launch successful and meaningful careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Industry Veterans Merge Talents Across Renown Firms to Form Consulting Powerhouse
CE/IoT Partners and Blue Salve join forces to provide extensive, comprehensive consulting services to accelerate companies seeking success in the consumer marketplace.
Ashburn, VA – April 3, 2019 – CE/IoT Partners and Blue Salve are merging talents across both businesses into one powerhouse consulting firm, bluesalve partners LLC. Headed up by Avi Rosenthal of CE/IoT Partners and Robert Heiblim of Blue Salve, the merger sets the stage for the combined global company to be a go-to resource for stakeholders seeking industry-proven consulting services within technology, IoT, and consumer goods sectors.
Together, bluesalve partners have decades of C-suite level executive experience spanning multiple disciplines including product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, channel development, software and hardware engineering, change management, operation, system integration, wireless technologies, standards development and corporate finance and valuation.
With the full roaster of the CE/IoT Partners team onboard (Avi Rosenthal, Duane Paulson, David Kaplan, and Dan Quigley) as well as the full original Blue Salve team (Robert Heiblim and Lew Brown) bluesalve partners LLC today announces that four additional industry veterans – Meghan Boots, Helen Heneveld, Fred Yando, and Charles Durant – have joined the firm as associates. All members of the firm bring unique experiences and key credentials to the group with specialized expertise in strategic planning, marketing, training operations, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and financial operations.
“The combination of all of this talent in one place is unprecedented in our industry,” said Avi Rosenthal, founder of IoT Consulting (2016) and now, Managing Partner for bluesalve partners. “While each of us are of us are proud of what we have accomplished individually, now that we have all of this industry talent under one roof, we’re excited to see what will be accomplished together.”
"Blue Salve has always focused on delivering results for our clients,” stated Robert Heiblim, Principal at Blue Salve. “bluesalve partners will provide clients with an even wider breadth of advice and consulting services. Together, our expanded network provides some of the best ideas and abilities in the business."
All members of bluesalve partners, LLC, have served on industry boards, received industry awards, served as presenters and panelists at major industry events, managed messaging to trade and general interest press, and established key relationships across all facets of the security and smart home industries. Members have also held key roles at start-ups and multinational organizations including Amazon, ADT, Nortek, GE Security/Interlogix, AMD, and Motorola.
To learn more about bluesalve partners, LLC, please visit www.bluesalve.com.
About bluesalve partners
bluesalve partners, LLC is a consumer product consulting firm comprised of marketers, engineers, product managers, business strategists and legal/financial advisors – all of whom have spent decades in the consumer products and consumer technology sectors. With strong relationships across multiple channels and verticals, the partners provide services such as early-stage brainstorming to complete product development and mergers & acquisitions. Serving companies globally, with team members in Virginia, California, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Minnesota, and Michigan, bluesalve partners was created by the merger of CE/IoT Partners and Blue Salve. The members are industry veterans with decades of experience, they have held key positions with start-ups and multinationals alike, including ADT, Amazon, AMD, GE Security/Interlogix, Motorola, and Nortek/2GIG.
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Avi Rosenthal
bluesalve partners, LLC
202.922.6335