CE Pro July 2024 - 9

Daisy Welcomes
Glikes as Senior Advisor
DAISY, A NATIONAL
smart space installation
and services company, has
announced the addition of
Richard Glikes as a senior
advisor.
A long-time veteran of
the home technology and
smart home industries, Daisy
states that Richard Glikes
brings a deep understanding
of the challenges faced by
brands, integration firms,
and consumers.
Hagan Kappler, founder and
CEO, Daisy. " We are delighted
to add Richard to our
bevy of industry experts to
help us expedite our plans
to deliver an even more
successful environment for
custom integration firms and
ambitious technicians who
join our team. "
In his new role, Glikes
will collaborate with Daisy's
senior leadership, consulting
on key initiatives that support
the success of its growing
network of integration
firms. Glikes will additionally
continue to serve Azione as
a consultant.
" What I find intriguing is
Richard Glikes has long
been associated with
industry buying groups.
Glikes' background includes
founding and serving
as the president of Azione
Unlimited for 13 years; leading
the HTSA group as executive
director for 15 years;
and spending many years in
retail sales and management
earlier in his career.
" We are continuously
seeking the advice and
support of industry experts
to help us create the most
effective support foundation
for Daisy's growing network
of custom integrators, " says
cepro.com
that Daisy is on track to be
the fastest-growing national
brand in custom integration, "
comments Glikes. " This really
smart team is looking at the
industry with fresh eyes. They
are committed to not only
elevating the nature of the
industry but also to enhancing
owners' profitability and
giving their employees a better
quality of life with a sense
of belonging to a truly great
team. This is very exciting. I'm
thrilled to be a part of this. "
The hiring of Glikes follows
Daisy's recently announced
expansion in California, Connecticut,
and Florida. The
national integration company
emphasizes that it is actively
hiring qualified technicians
and other key team members
to continue to support its
standards of service to loyal
and new clientele in those
markets.
HomeGrid Forum Names
Azoulay to Lead LiFi Group
MANUFACTURERS WORLDWIDE will be able to play
a more valuable role in the future of LiFi (light fidelity)
technology, following Oledcomm CEO Benjamin Azoulay's
appointment as Chair of the HomeGrid Forum's LiFi Task
Force, according to the new Chair.
Aiming to drive continued market growth and interoperability
of LiFi technology, Azoulay and Oledcomm have been
recognized by the HomeGrid Forum for their creation of -
and ongoing innovations within - the G.vlc LiFi sector.
This includes the miniaturization of LiFi technology into
an ASIC chip, which enabled the technology's seamless integration
into mobile devices, according to the HomeGrid
Forum. This breakthrough was followed by the first ever
LiFi G.hn product launch into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9
rocket in April 2023, and the development of ruggedized
solutions for industrial applications.
" Benjamin Azoulay's appointment to LiFi Task Force
Chair reflects his ongoing dedication to driving LiFi
advancements and adoptions, " says HomeGrid Forum
President Livia Rosu, also leading the strategy alliances
landscape at MaxLinear.
" Under his leadership, Oledcomm has emerged as a
global leader in last-mile wireless optical communications,
whether for space, defense, or security applications. Since
joining the HomeGrid Forum, his vision for greater collaboration
and interoperability has been a source of inspiration
across a number of industries, and his experience and expertise
will drive the LiFi Task Force to future innovations. "
LiFi technology, developed by Oledcomm, is a wireless
communication technology designed to enhance wireless
communication by offering a secure, low-detection
alternative to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or 5G technologies. It uses
optical wireless communication within the photonics field,
without radio frequency waves, making it ideal for environments
where radio waves are undesirable.
Benjamin Azoulay says a main goal will be to persuade
more manufacturers to join the Forum's efforts.
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