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Daisy Acquires
Veteran Custom
Integration Firm
cyberManor
Bolstering its national custom
installation franchise footprint,
newcomer Daisy enters Northen
California market by buying 25-year-old
cyberManor. By Arlen Schweiger
IN A MAJOR custom
electronics industry move,
one of the most venerable
integrators has been
acquired by one of the most
exciting newcomers to the
CEDIA channel. Gordon van
Zuiden's cyberManor, a preeminent
Northen California
dealer, announced in late
February that it had been
acquired by Daisy.
Daisy has made a big
splash in the industry in
just a short period since its
launch earlier this year.
Just one week before the
cyberManor purchase, the
franchise-model custom integrator
had converted as a
franchisee CE Pro 100 member
Brilliant AV in Southern
California's Costa Mesa to
give it presence on the East
Coast and West Coast.
Per the announcement,
Los Gatos-based cyberManor
is one of Daisy's first
flagship corporate-owned
integrators and will begin
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operating with the Daisy
name later in 2024. Terms of
the deal were not disclosed.
" cyberManor is a renowned
pioneer in smart
home technology. I'm
personally excited for the
incredible synergy between
our teams and the opportunity
to deepen our expertise
and enhance our reputation
by partnering with cyberManor
founder Gordon van
Zuiden joining us, " says Hagan
Kappler, Daisy founder
and CEO.
" Gordon's knowledge and
leadership in the smart tech
space will be invaluable as
we continue to simplify and
enhance the digital experience
in homes and offices
everywhere. "
Daisy had previously stated
its intentions to have offices
in California, Texas, Florida,
Connecticut, and North
Carolina by Q2 this year.
Via the acquisition,
cyberManor will collaboLed
by Founder Gordon van Zuiden (at left, next to sign),
cyberManor brings 25 years' experience to Daisy.
rate closely with Daisy's
seasoned team to provide
enhanced services to existing
and prospective clients
in Silicon Valley.
Daisy is committed to
making the smart-home
and office tech experience
stress-free and seamless,
the company stresses.
It has established what
it says is the industry's first
franchisee support center
offering tailored coaching,
technician support, a
24/7/365 call center, training,
marketing assistance,
and growth initiatives.
" We're thrilled to be
one of Daisy's first national
partners. Recognizing
the shifting landscape of
the smart home integration
market, it's crucial to
provide clients with an
enhanced level of support
for their smart technology, "
says van Zuiden, founder of
25-year-old cyberManor and
a fixture in the channel.
" While clients value
our extensive experience,
glowing testimonials,
premium products, and
exceptional staff, what truly
matters to them is a partner
committed to long-term
care and support for their
smart home. With our local
in-person team and Daisy's
national remote support
team, cyberManor gains a
decisive competitive edge. "
The nationally acclaimed
showcase home of cyberManor
in Los Gatos not
only highlights cutting-edge
solutions for homeowners
and builders but also underscores
its commitment to
long-term operational excellence.
CE Pro profiled van
Zuiden's spectacular show
home and its cutting-edge
technologies back in 2020
shortly after it opened.
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