White Papers

Most of today's home networking applications are primarily concerned with ensuring the integrity of delivered data, but devices and paths are typically not synchronized, so the timing of delivery can't be precisely predicted. However, applications for timing-aware networking are growing, and some network AV distribution systems already use a combination of standards-based protocols and proprietary technology to achieve synchronization. Meanwhile, standards are evolving to broadly transition networks to become inherently timing-aware and deterministic, namely with the IEEE's Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards. This white paper explores the basis, scope, and direction of synchronous and deterministic networks in the home, with insight to system design and implementation requirements that are key to achieving predictable and reliable performance.

Breakeven is an important concept in understanding the financial activity of a business, drawing a line between profit and loss. Creating a Breakeven Analysis need not be a complicated task, and with some know-how and simple math can even be used as a tool to set profit goals. This white paper discusses the principles of breakeven, with insight to a simple formula and its use with various scenarios of revenue, margin, and costs to help simplify financial management for business owners.

Markup and Margin are terms used daily by anyone selling goods and services. They are often used interchangeably, although they are quite different. Using the wrong one can be very costly! This white paper discusses definitions, formulas, and advice on how to properly calculate prices to ensure an appropriate amount of profit. It also serves as a companion paper to others in the CEDIA Business Toolkit series, in particular the white paper titled "Creating a Breakeven Analysis."