The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced that three products from HAI are finalists in this year’s Mark of Excellence Awards. HAI has been continuously developing world class products for consumer electronic market for more than two decades.

The products from HAI selected to as finalists include:

1. OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen (Human Interface Product of the Year).
2. Automation Studio (Installation Product of the Year).
3. The Cellular Communication Center (Structured Wiring Product of the Year).

The Award entries were reviewed by a four-member judging team. This team was comprised of systems integrators, manufacturers, members of the trade press and industry consultants. HAI will be demonstrating these products at the Electronic House Expo (EHX). This year, the exhibition would be held at Orlando, Florida between 24th to 26th March.

"Having three of our innovative products in the running for the 2010 MOE's is a testament to our talented engineering department. In the past twenty five years, they have worked diligently and have been rewarded with over 100 industry awards", said HAI President, Jay McLellan.

To see the list of all finalists for the award, click here.

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The Electronic House Expo (EHX) celebrated its 10th anniversary last week and commemorates the finest achievements in home electronics products, services, and installed technology. EHX is considered one of the top industry events for installers, integrators, and designers of custom electronics and is attended by over 9,000 industry professionals and over 200 companies.

HAI walked away as the biggest winner with a total of 5 Mark of Excellence awards:

• Omnistat2 Thermostat: "Best Green Product, Service, or Corporate Policy"
• Omni Pro II 3.0 w/ Access Control: "Best Security Product"
• Network Digital Video Recorder (DVR): "Best Structured Wiring Product"
• WL3 for Windows Home Servers: "Best Software Application"
• HAI Factory Training: "Best Training and Support Program"

This is the second year in a row HAI won the “Best Security Product” award and other past HAI awards include “Best Human Interface” for their Omnitouch Touch Screen with Video.

Mile High Automation’s second largest provider, NuVo Technologies, came in second behind HAI for "Best Green Product, Service, or Corporate Policy” and took home the “Best Wireless Product” award for their newly released Wireless Control Pad. Mile High Automation is proud of their two primary providers (HAI & NuVo) for continually leading the industry with their commitment to providing high-quality and affordable energy-efficient products and policies.

EHX was developed by CE PRO Magazine, a leading trade publication for professionals involved in the custom electronics business. This expo allows custom electronic pros to explore new products and companies, build partnerships, and get a feel for what direction the industry is heading in and how they fit into the mix.

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