May 11, 2010
The FCC took a huge step on Friday in allowing television service providers to turn off unprotected analog video outputs on the back of their set-top receivers. While the FCC says it will allow consumers to enjoy access to newly-released films and other content, the net effect will be that the movie and television industries, along with other content and service providers, will have unprecedented control over what content customers will have access to when using their home’s televisions and audio/video systems. More »
May 4, 2010
We’re completing work on the John Kelly Vetter Learning Center at our Waukesha office. Dedicated in the name of our deceased colleague and the company’s first full-time employee, the room will provide architects, business executives and home owners the means to learn about emerging technologies in a state-of-the-art collaborative environment. More »
March 27, 2010
Homes for our Troops has built over 50 specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans at no cost to the soldier. After months of work, one more home is finished in the town of Eagle, welcoming Army Specialist Jason Schultz and his family. Dozens of volunteers have put forth their time, talents and resources to build a beautiful new residence that is created specifically for this injured veteran. More »
March 5, 2010
Inside an Acquisition: Terra Nova Integrated Systems, Ogren Electronics
Why the bank financed the loan and why the two Wisconsin integrators were motivated to merge. Click here to view more.
February 15, 2010
The Terra Nova family wishes the best of luck to Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej, Eagle River, WI-native and daughter-in-law of Ed Siergiej, our long-time employee at Ogren Electronics. Jinelle is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team. The team is off to a great start after beating China 12-1 yesterday, tying a U.S. record for goals in a game. Jinelle played at the University of Wisconsin where she finished her collegiate career as UW’s career leader in goals (89), power-play goals (29), game-winning goals (22) and games played (160).
January 28, 2010
In a somewhat shocking piece of news, we’ve become aware that all video source equipment that currently output HDTV through component video connections could be pre-programmed to only output standard definition TV resolution (SDTV) through their component video outputs at the end of this year. More »
January 4, 2010
Terra Nova recently completed a series of audio/video upgrades at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin campus in Wauwatosa, WI. The Wisconsin Poison Center and the Herma Heart Center both received improvements to their video display system and Crestron control systems.
January 4, 2010
Terra Nova-company Ogren Electronics, LLC of Eagle River, WI was awarded Lutron Electronics’s 2009 Excellence Award for “Best Shade Project” at CEDIA 2009 for their work in custom mechanized window treatments.
January 4, 2010
Terra Nova is again the #1 dealer of Crestron control systems for residential projects in Wisconsin for 2009 according to Crestron sales records.
January 4, 2010
Terra Nova, Inc. has acquired Ogren Electronics, Inc. of Eagle River, WI, a retailer and systems integrator of consumer electronics, audio/video, security, and communications systems. More »
