16 AV Installations from 2018 That AV Integration Firms Can Learn From
Lakers, AVAD Redefine Tech Training
When the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers began planning their recently-unveiled 120,000 square-foot training facility, the UCLA Health Training Center, nearly two years ago, the goal was to create a logical, clean and simple-to-use audio and video solution including smart technology.
The Lakers were referred by a long-time service provider to the Lakers, Robert Nishida of HDDS, to work with AVAD, a leading distributor of premium solutions, to create a centrally controlled solution with each system integrated with one another.
Working with a unique client that was very interested in the technology going in and spent a lot of time doing their own research, AVAD completed a needs analysis to plan and to propose a solution to meet the current and future requirements.
Throughout the project’s lifespan AVAD worked closely with the Lakers to complete the breathtaking new practice facility, which debuted last summer. AVAD provided specification documents to allow the Lakers to interview integrators for the installation. After thorough evaluation, the Lakers selected Black Tiger, a Los Angeles-based integration company with previous experience with the organization.
