Avoid the ‘Race to the Bottom’
Too many integrators are competing in a ‘race to the bottom.’ That’s a losing scenario, with slim margins taking a toll on profitability.
Tom LeBlanc is the director of industry outreach and media channels for NSCA. Learn more about NSCA and how to become an NSCA member at NSCA.org.
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Too many integrators are competing in a ‘race to the bottom.’ That’s a losing scenario, with slim margins taking a toll on profitability.
Editorial director Tom LeBlanc is leaving Commercial Integrator after nearly a decade. He shares memories of launching the new brand and working with a talented staff.
How a lucky seat on a flight to InfoComm led to AVI-SPL’s acquisition of Digital Video Networks — and, yes, John Zettel addresses the $1 billion question.
On the heels of purchasing ArCom, Lone Star Communications acquires Advanced Communications and Cabling, taking another strategic regional expansion step.
Harsh analysis, honest advice and serious calls to action were balanced with “Game of Thrones” and “Avengers: End Game” references in an extraordinary InfoComm 2019 presentation by QSC’s Joe Pham.
With artistic Ente Series, Leon Speakers at InfoComm 2019 and new director of strategy Melissa Price focus on architect- and customer-friendly aesthetically-pleasing audio.
During InfoComm 2019, NEC Display showed off its ALP Pro digital signage and InfinityBoard collaboration solutions, but it was hard to ignore a remarkable retail projection application for the Orlando Magic.
A rundown of reasons why Axis’ 2N LTE Verso earned a CI Best Award for access control.
AV-over-IP reached an inflection point at InfoComm 2019 with myriad platforms and providers showcasing their solutions for a much-demanded need.
IVCi has transitioned from being a traditional hardware integrator to more of an IT services provider, and at InfoComm 2019 IVCi’s Dan Abrams explains how Mersive Solstice has played a role.
A rundown of reasons why Comprehensive Connectivity Microflex Pro earned a CI Best Award for specialty AV cables, interconnects & IR extenders.
Some of the most engaged crowds at InfoComm 2019 gathered around demonstrations of AV installer tools, gadgets & software that improve efficiency.
URC Total Control belied its residential reputation by showing robust commercial applications during InfoComm 2019.
Organizations are seeing a boon when implementing AV over IP technology, and integrators are finding happy customers when installing AV over IP. In this webinar, you’ll learn exactly why you need AV over IP.
After attending this free webinar from Commercial Integrator and TechDecisions you’ll understand what you need – and everything you can do – to ensure you get the best UC services for your organization working together.
