SAVANT® Adds Heatmiser to Partners in Excellence Cooperative Program
Hyannis, MA. April 5th, 2012—Savant Systems LLC, having delivered the first complete Apple®-based home automation and commercial control system, has announced the addition of Heatmiser to their PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program. Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of best-in-class manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC, and security industries, as well as devices and subsystems from many related markets.
Founded in 1968 and based in the UK, Heatmiser designs and builds energy management systems for residential and commercial applications which are distributed throughout Europe. "We believe that bringing together Heatmiser's experience in energy management products with Savant's expertise in automation and control is a great combination," explained Alan Mee, technical advisor at Heatmiser. "The synergy between the two companies will make integration easier for installers in the field," Mee added. "We have found that people who understand their heating systems tend to use them to a greater degree of efficiency."
Participation in Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program will facilitate the seamless integration of Heatmiser’s devices within the Savant system environment. “We are pleased to welcome Heatmiser to our PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE initiative and we anticipate that this union will bring added value to our dealers in in Europe," stated Savant’s Director of Business Development Bob Ross.”Savant will now maintain updated profiles of Heatmiser's residential product offerings, maximizing efficiency and profitability for integrators in the field," Ross concluded.
The core of Savant’s technology is an open programmable platform built upon the Mac OS X operating system supporting various communication protocols and offering high speed A/V switching, scaling and processing.
Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE program will open new doors for participating manufacturers seeking to expand their business in a rapidly growing industry.
Interested manufacturers can find out more about the PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE program by communicating via email to Bob Ross at bob.ross@savantav.com.
About Savant
Savant Systems, LLC, an innovator and market leader in the home and commercial automation markets, designs, develops and manufactures a complete suite of integrated solutions that has defined the modern age of control technology. Savant’s progressive platform cohesively addresses control, automation, audio/video, telephony, digital display, lighting control, energy management and the media integration needs of today’s most advanced environments. Through their tightly integrated use of Apple® technology, Savant has leveraged the familiarity and intuitive nature of the iPad® and iOS family of devices to address the user interface demands of today’s discerning consumers. Savant SmartSystems are sold globally through a network of authorized dealers within residential properties and into a number of different commercial markets including: Corporate Enterprise, Education, Retail, Arenas & Events, Multi-Dwelling Units & Hotels, Government, Healthcare, Luxury Transportation & Marine, Houses of Worship and Broadcast. www.savantav.com