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The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2024 (TEC) in Dallas, Texas, May 13-17.  PSA TEC 2024 "PSA TEC 2024 will again be the most powerful event for security integrators, and we have an incredible group of technology partner sponsors that enable PSA to exceed expectations in delivering high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry pioneers,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “PSA unites elite security integrators with the strongest technology partners in the industry, and we look forward to PSA TEC being a platform for creating enduring connections.”   Educational content and networking opportunities Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TEC Talks TEC 2024 is exclusive to PSA owners, members, and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners.  Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TEC Talks and visit gold, silver, and bronze and tabletop sponsors for product showcases, demonstrations, and meetings.  Event sponsors The sponsors are industry-pioneering manufacturers and solutions providers including:   Gold Altronix Corporation AMAG Technology Hanwha Vision Johnson Controls   Silver   ASSA ABLOY Bosch Security and Safety Systems Eagle Eye Networks HID LenelS2 March Networks Milestone Systems ProdataKey   Bronze  3millID Acre Security Aiphone Alarm.com/Shooter Detection Systems Allegion Alvarado BCD ComNet by acre Digital Watchdog Farpointe Data Guetebrück USA Identiv IML Security Supply Intel i-PRO LifeSafety Power Louroe Electronics OpenEye Safety Technology International SECLOCK Solutions360 Velsea Windy City Wire Zenitel   Tabletop  ALConsulting D-Tools Plante Moran Snellings Walters Insurance Agency SPRX Swell System Surveyor WeSuite Zitko Member support and engagement "We are truly grateful to our PSA TEC 2024 sponsors for their incredible support and engagement with our members,” said Brittany Board, director of technology partners for the PSA Network. “Their contributions are invaluable, and PSA TEC wouldn’t be the same without them.”  Registration for TEC is open to PSA members and provides access to all networking events, meals, and conference courses. 

The PSA Network (PSA), the consortium of professional systems integrators announced the lineup of sponsors for PSA TEC 2023 (TEC), which is taking place in Dallas, Texas, USA, from May 1-4, 2023. “This year’s PSA TEC has a remarkable lineup of sponsors that enable us to exceed our members' expectations,” said Matt Barnette, President and CEO of the PSA Network, adding “TEC has established a reputation for high-quality educational offerings, networking, and exclusive engagement with prominent industry leaders. We look forward to integrators and technology partners establishing enduring connections.”  TEC 2023 TEC 2023 is exclusive to PSA owners, members, and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners.  Over the four days, integrators will meet one-on-one with technology partners during TECTalks and visit Signature, Title, and Premier sponsor rooms reserved for product showcases, demonstrations, and meetings.   Sponsors  The sponsors are industry-leading manufacturers and solutions providers including:  Signature  Intel  Title   Acre  Premier  Altronix Corporation  AMAG Technology Bosch Security and Safety Systems Eagle Eye Networks  HID  Johnson Controls  LenelS2  Gold  Aiphone  ASSA ABLOY  Hanwha Vision  March Networks  Milestone Systems  Qumulex Windy City Wire   Silver  3millID Alarm.com  Allegion  Alvarado  BCD  Controlled Products Systems Group Digital Watchdog  Eyeforce   Farpointe Data  Genea  Identiv  Intelligent Security Systems  Keri Systems  LandSkyAI LifeSafety Power  Louroe Electronics  Magos America  OpenEye  SECLOCK Seneca  Vivotek  Winland Electronics, Inc.   Zenitel  Tabletop  Canon Financial Services D-Tools  Navigate Management Consulting NSCA Snellings Walters Insurance Agency   Solutions360  System Surveyor  WeSuite  Registration and conference details  “We are truly grateful to our PSA TEC 2023 sponsors for their incredible support and engagement with our members,” said Brittany Board, Director of Technology Partners at PSA, adding “Their contributions are invaluable, and PSA TEC wouldn’t be the same without them.”  Registration for TEC is open and provides access to all networking events, meals, and conference courses. Attendees are encouraged to book hotel rooms at the conference hotel, Hyatt Regency Dallas, before April 14 to receive the group rate of $229/night (plus tax and fees, rooms are subject to availability). 

ADI Global Distribution, a pioneer in wholesale distributor of security, AV (Audio Visual) solutions and low-voltage products, has announced that it has integrated with D-Tools’ business management software solutions, D-Tools Cloud and System Integrator. Customers can now access ADI’s full product offering directly from the D-Tools’ software interface. Business management software D-Tools software is designed to drive sales and improve operating efficiency, by streamlining the entire project workflow, including estimating and proposals, system design and documentation, procurement, project management, installation, and ongoing service, all through a data-driven process that leverages an extensive and integrated product library. Through this integration, ADI Global Distribution customers can simply enter their ADI account number, to access detailed product information, get real-time pricing, prepare quotes and place orders at ADI, directly from within D-Tools software. ADI Global - D-Tools software integration “Building strategic supplier relationships to further support our software users is a top priority for D-Tools. ADI is a leading distributor in the security and AV market, and we're proud to be working with them,” said Barrie McCorkle, the Director of Supplier Schemes at D-Tools. Barrie McCorkle adds, “Through this integration, we're helping customers save time, by alleviating the workload that comes from managing product data and the procurement process, so they can drive sales and increase productivity companywide.” D-Tools Cloud D-Tools software is used by thousands of residential and commercial security system installers D-Tools software is used by thousands of residential and commercial security system installers, and AV systems integrators, across the low voltage industry. Suitable for smaller projects, D-Tools Cloud offers an easy-to-deploy, web-based solution, which streamlines the sales and project management process, from any device. System Integrator on-premises solution For larger projects, D-Tools’ System Integrator is a robust, end-to-end on-premises solution that streamlines the entire project workflow, from initial client contract through engineering drawings and ongoing service. “In addition to our wide selection of products, ADI is committed to providing our customers with the support and service, to operate more efficiently,” said Robert (Bob) Appleby, the Vice President and General Manager, ADI North America. He adds, “By integrating with D-Tools, dealers have easy access to ADI's complete product offering, pricing and ordering capabilities, from the project building platform. This helps improve proposal turn-around times, streamline project workflows and improve productivity.”

Working with accurate and detailed product specifications saves time andreduces the possibility of errors throughout a project They’re coming from every angle. Things that zap your company’s profitability: lower hardware margins, escalating labour costs, simply the cost of doing business. So systems integrators have been looking — and finding — new ways to increase revenues. New sources of revenue are emerging from services and even the administration side of the business. When you are more efficient in the office and in the field and can spec, quote and deliver projects faster and with more accuracy, everyone wins, especially the bottom line. Accurate design and documentation is a critical element of a successful and profitable project, says Tim Bigoness, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, D-Tools Inc., Concord, California. Need for easy to use, interoperable software systems “Today’s integrated systems often contain a myriad of products, and accessories, and maintaining consistency and accuracy of this product information can be a critical success factor and often mean the difference between profit or loss,” Bigoness says. He adds that working with accurate and detailed product specifications saves time and reduces the possibility of errors throughout a project, from the proposal and design to installation. “Spreadsheets and Word documents can help, but manual processes always increase the potential for errors and omissions. A system that helps integrators accurately estimate the amount of labour involved for the installation as well as prompting for recommended accessories can help ensure that the project is accurate, priced right, and delivered on time and to budget,” Bigoness adds. When looking at ways to increase efficiencies in project management, planning and design, Bigoness says it’s important to consider factors such as ease of use, accessibility, and integration with other systems, such as accounting and contact management. “Ideally, a solution should fit the way the contractor likes to work, and not force a single process – the ideal solution will be flexible, work well with other applications, and not require multiple efforts or duplicate data entry.” How D-Tools improved Access Technologies’ process efficiency “A system that helps integrators accurately estimate the amount of labour involved for the installation helps ensure that the project is accurate, priced right, and delivered on time and to budget” Access Technologies, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has simplified and accelerated its proposal process efficiency by 30 percent and as a result, increased its ROI, says RJ Spurr, Sales Engineer and Project Manager. Access Technologies is an integration company focusing on physical security, IT networking, wireless, WiFi, video conferencing, digital signage and voice control. It serves a variety of vertical markets, including corporate, government, education, healthcare and utilities. Access Technologies first began using the D-Tools System Integrator (SI) software platform in 2012 as a means to better streamline their security and IT networking project proposal and estimate process. Previously, the company relied on another CRM and quoting tool, but needed a better way to create as-built documents since each project proposal was separately created after the previous project phases using Microsoft Word. “We needed a solution that would integrate and simplify the process of adding products to proposals. We can now quickly and easily build needed documents as we create proposals,” says Spurr. Reducing time and error for higher ROI Spurr adds that software platforms need to provide complete project scheduling, resource management and reporting capabilities to ensure the job is delivered on time and within scope. “Because we are able to define users and assign roles to personnel, processes have improved, and we’ve become more efficient because everyone can access the information they require during any stage of the project. We can enter vast amounts of information in data fields that build continuity and accessibility throughout the team, further streamlining processes for our company.” Bigoness says creating a repeatable process delivers a tangible return on investment. “Integrators can respond to a request for bid quickly with accurate, professional documentation, delivering detailed engineering drawings with an organised resource plan and schedule to save time and reduce errors on the back-end – saving money and increasing profitability on every project. Without a system to easily track and extract this information, many companies are flying blind and find it hard to improve efficiency. And efficiency equals greater profitability.”