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Rachel Quetti

Rachel Quetti is the web editor for Commercial Integrator. She also works closely with sister publications CEPro, Security Sales & Integration and Campus Safety. Rachel has previously covered educational technology and local news.

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Rachel's Latest Blog Posts

8 Irish Bars In Desperate Need of a Tech Upgrade for St. Patrick’s Day

From outdated TVs to speakers that look like they should be plugged into a computer, these Irish bars haven’t updated their tech in years. It’s time for an upgrade for St. Paddy’s Day.

AV Tips for 2017: How to Speak to Customers’ IT Departments

Experts from Axis Communications, Kramer, QSC, and Media Vision share advice on how to form trusting relationships with customers’ IT departments.

NSCA

Why Hiring Veterans Should be on the Forefront of Your Recruiting Goals

Veterans help contribute to a company’s bottom line thanks to their leadership skills and work ethic. Here’s what some industry organizations and firms are doing to attract more veterans to the industry.

Rachel's Latest Posts

How to Build a Lasting Legacy During The Digital Transformation Era

In order to leave a lasting legacy, business leaders in the integration industry must capitalize on the new opportunities technology is providing their businesses and aim to achieve the nine elements of digital maturity.

8 Irish Bars In Desperate Need of a Tech Upgrade for St. Patrick’s Day

From outdated TVs to speakers that look like they should be plugged into a computer, these Irish bars haven’t updated their tech in years. It’s time for an upgrade for St. Paddy’s Day.

Why Your Sales Pitches Will Never Earn You Loyal Customers

At this year’s Business & Leadership Conference, Bob Lobascio, James Kane, Michael Shinn and Jay Myers said it’s time to ditch your old sales tactics and start focusing on building strong, meaningful customer relationships in order to grow your business.

2017 Economic Forecast: The Good, The Bad and What It Means for Your Business

NSCA BLC 2017 keynote Chris Kuehl and PSNI Super Summit 2017 keynote Brian Beaulieu say wages are increasing and skilled workers are nowhere to be found, but with help from the government and Millennials, those stats can change.

Avoiding Cyber Attacks: How to Protect Yourself and Your Clients from Falling Victim

Theresa Payton, former chief information officer of the White House, says companies need to choose which digital assets are most valuable, implement a strategy to protect those assets, and rehearse that strategy to avoid digital disasters.

How Making Connections, ‘Being Nice’ Will Make You a Better Business Leader

Mark Scharenbroich will present a session at this year’s Business & Leadership Conference that will focus on how to become a better business leader through improved communication and better connections with employees and customers.

Recurring Revenue, ConnectWise

5 Ways to Boost Recurring Revenue

In order to grow your business and stay competitive, recurring revenue must become part of your business model. Annuity services, payment for project delivery and pay-per-use are just a few revenue types that can boost your recurring revenue.

3 Newbies Share What Surprised Them about the AV Industry

Three AV professionals from Sensory Technologies, Shen Milsom & Wilke LLC and Adtech Systems discuss what surprised them most about working in AV compared to industries they’ve had previous careers in.

36 of the Most High-Tech Distance Learning Colleges in North America

From innovative web conferencing technology to robust online learning platforms, the following North American universities offer distance learners a variety of educational options to help them earn degrees that are just as valuable as on-campus degrees.

AV Tips for 2017: How to Speak to Customers’ IT Departments

Experts from Axis Communications, Kramer, QSC, and Media Vision share advice on how to form trusting relationships with customers’ IT departments.