by KMB Communications | Aug 21, 2023 | Access Networks, News, Trade Show news
Denver, Colorado (August 21, 2023) – After a successful rollout of its Basic Configuration Services to its nationwide network of Partners, Access Networks builds momentum by featuring this uniquely designed, dealer-focused program at CEDIA Expo 2023, Booth #1512 and #1518. Created to help dealers consistently and efficiently deploy small-to-medium size networking systems, Basic Configuration Services utilizes the expertise of the Access Networks team to preconfigure parts of a networking solution that’s shipped to job sites ready to deploy. These preconfigured enterprise-grade networking products comprise all the necessary components, including Access Networks access points, switches, and firewalls.
Access Networks makes the process simple: Systems integrators provide the Access Networks team with the parameters of the project. From there, the team develops a pre-configured solution that is ready to install as soon as it arrives on the project site. Equipped with turnkey products, even entry-level integrators can have networking systems up and running quickly, efficiently, and with confidence, saving time and money.
Basic Configuration Services provides a valuable subset of services normally reserved for larger projects requiring Access Networks’ Custom Core system. Systems integrators still receive basic support and troubleshooting advice post-installation via Basic Configuration Services—just not at the level they get from a fully managed and monitored Custom Core installation.
The addition of Basic Configuration offers another service and support option for systems integrators to consider, making Access Networks a valuable partner whether they’re installing networking systems in homes with basic connectivity needs or large estates with high bandwidth demands.
“We developed our Basic Configuration Services to fill a void that existed between the purchase of our standard networks products and those managed by our advanced Custom Core networks. Now, our partners can get the service and support they need without having to move into a more complex networking solution,” says Bryce Nordstrand, Vice President, Managed Services at Snap One. “They can stick with wireless products they know and love and still rely on Access Networks to deliver a complete, fully configured solution that’s ready to install and caters to the needs of their clients. Whether a partner has years of networking experience or is new to the category, Basic Configuration Services streamlines and simplifies what is often a challenging smart home technology to deploy.”
Dealers also benefit from Access Networks’ partnership with Snap One. From one source, dealers can quickly and efficiently obtain all the components they need to deploy a fully integrated smart home solution: advanced networking equipment, a broad range of Wi-Fi 6 access points for projects big and small, comprehensive support and service from Access Networks, and connected subsystems from fellow third-party manufacturers in the Snap One family all while earning Partner Rewards.
Where to See Access Networks at CEDIA Expo 2023
Integration pros are welcome to meet with the Access Networks’ service and support team at the Snap One Booth #1512 and #1518 for on-the-spot design and installation assistance with current and upcoming networking projects. Here, attendees can also see Access Networks’ range of problem-solving products and learn about the company’s world-class service and support programs.
To learn more about Access Networks, its enterprise-grade systems, and exceptional IT service and support please visit www.accessnetworks.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Access Networks
Access Networks, a Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most. To learn more, visit Access Networks online at www.accessnetworks.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contact
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Aug 21, 2023 | Access Networks, News, Trade Show news
Comprehensive, expert-driven service and support from Access Networks streamlines and simplifies the design and deployment of enterprise-grade networks for residential and commercial integrators.
Denver, Colorado (August 21, 2023) – Of all smart home categories, networking is one of the most complex and misunderstood. Evolving communications protocols, increasingly smarter tech devices, and escalating consumer demands complicate the networking landscape. Access Networks aims to ease the common pain points of designing, configuring, and installing enterprise-grade networks by offering a comprehensive suite of dealer services and support.
Dealers receive tailored levels of assistance to streamline network deployment and ensure optimal performance of all connected systems. Whether dealers require a heat map for proper placement of access points, configuration of security parameters and VLANs, customized turnkey solutions delivered to the job site, or hands-on assistance in the field, Access Networks offers help through every stage of the process. Coupled with enterprise-grade networking components, this unprecedented level of support and service ensures that the network foundation is solid, reliable, and can fully support every device connected to it now and in the future.
“When networks are done right the entire smart home ecosystem operates like a well-oiled machine, customer needs and expectations are met, if not exceeded, and dealers are more successful—without needing to become a networking expert,” says Bryce Nordstrand, Vice President, Managed Services at Snap One. “Since Day One helping dealers be successful has been our mission. The types of service and support we offer shifts with evolving market demands, our latest suite of offerings reflecting the necessity for even faster, safer, more reliable networking solutions.”
Dealers also benefit from Access Networks’ partnership with Snap One. From one source, dealers can quickly and efficiently obtain all the components they need to deploy a fully integrated smart home solution: advanced networking equipment, a broad range of Wi-Fi 6 access points for projects big and small, comprehensive support and service from Access Networks, and connected subsystems from fellow third-party manufacturers in the Snap One family all while earning Partner Rewards.
Where to See Access Networks at CEDIA Expo 2023
Integration pros are welcome to meet with the Access Networks’ service and support team at the Snap One Booth #1512 and #1518 for on-the-spot design and installation assistance with current and upcoming networking projects. Here, attendees can also see Access Networks’ range of problem-solving products and learn about the company’s world-class service and support programs.
To learn more about Access Networks, its enterprise-grade systems, and exceptional IT service and support please visit www.accessnetworks.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Access Networks
Access Networks, a Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most. To learn more, visit Access Networks online at www.accessnetworks.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contact
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Aug 15, 2023 | Access Networks, News, Trade Show news
Expert assistance from design through deployment, broad range of Wi-Fi 6 access points set Access Networks dealers on a course for success.
Denver, Colorado (August 15, 2023) – Catering to the diverse needs of residential and commercial integrators, Access Networks demonstrates at CEDIA Expo 2023 a full suite of network design, configuration, and support that streamline and simplify the deployment and management of enterprise-grade home and business networks. Whether a dealer needs a heat map drawn for proper access point placement in a luxury residence, help designing a network for a commercial environment, or a fully pre-configured networking system for mass deployment in an MDU, Access Networks’ team of reputable technicians is available to assist remotely or on the job site.
For years, this extensive level of dealer service and support has enabled integrators to deliver exceptional network connectivity to residential customers. Now, Access Networks extends these valuable benefits to more of the commercial market. For example, through Access Networks’ Basic Configuration Services, dealers can receive preconfigured, enterprise-grade networking products shipped ready to install directly to the project.
Dealers also benefit from Access Networks’ partnership with Snap One. From one source, dealers can quickly and efficiently obtain all the components they need to deploy a fully integrated smart home solution: advanced networking equipment, a broad range of Wi-Fi 6 access points for projects big and small, comprehensive support and service from Access Networks, and connected subsystems from fellow third-party manufacturers in the Snap One family all while earning Partner Rewards.
Access Networks Basic Configuration Services Offers Systems Integrators Preconfigured Solutions for Medium-Size Projects
After a successful rollout of its Basic Configuration Services to its nationwide network of Partners, Access Networks maintains momentum by featuring this uniquely designed, dealer-focused program at CEDIA Expo 2023. Created to help dealers consistently and efficiently deploy small-to-medium size networking systems, Basic Configuration Services utilizes the expertise of the Access Networks team to preconfigure parts of a networking solution that’s shipped to job sites ready to deploy.
These preconfigured enterprise-grade networking products comprise all the necessary components, including Access Networks access points, switches, and firewalls. Dealers receive the configuration services and support historically provided for more complex projects requiring a custom Core Network; Basic Configuration Services provides a valuable subset of those services to the masses. Access Networks makes the process simple: Systems integrators provide the Access Networks team with the parameters of the project. From there, the team develops a pre-configured solution that is ready to install as soon as it arrives on the project site. Equipped with turnkey products, even entry-level integrators can have networking systems up and running quickly, efficiently, and with confidence.
Access Networks Provides Partners with a Key Piece of the Network Puzzle
Of all smart home categories, networking is one of the most complex and misunderstood. Evolving communications protocols, increasingly smarter tech devices, and escalating consumer demands complicate the networking landscape. Access Networks aims to ease the common pain points of designing, configuring, and installing enterprise-grade networks through a comprehensive suite of dealer services and support.
Dealers receive tailored levels of assistance to streamline network deployment and ensure optimal performance of all connected systems. Whether dealers require a heat map for proper placement of access points, configuration of security parameters and VLANs, customized turnkey solutions delivered to the job site, or hands-on assistance in the field, Access Networks offers assistance through every stage of the process.
Coupled with enterprise-grade networking components, this unprecedented level of support and service ensures that the network foundation is solid, reliable, and can fully support every device connected to it now and in the future. When networks are done right the entire smart home ecosystem operates like a well-oiled machine, customer needs and expectations are met, if not exceeded, and dealers are more successful—without needing to become a networking expert.
Access Networks Offers Integrators Wide Selection of Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, Sold Separately or as Part of a System
Access Networks caters to the diverse networking needs of its dealers by offering a wide range of Wi-Fi 6 access points, prominently displayed at the Snap One Booth #1512 and #1518. Dealers can choose the products that best suit the application, whether it is just a few access points for a smaller project or a complete, managed networking system for a more demanding, complicated project. All products in the Access Networks portfolio adhere to current Wi-Fi 6 communications specifications, feature BeamFlex+ multi-directional antenna technology for extended coverage, and support multi-gigabit transmission speed, and connect with anywhere from 256 – 1024 client devices. Access Networks’ enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 access points intended for indoor applications range from the entry-level A350, the popular medium-coverage A550, the high-range A650, and the ultra-high-coverage A750 for large, bandwidth-intensive projects. Also newly available to dealers is a Wi-Fi 6 access point optimized for outdoor use, the B350. In addition to this comprehensive line of Wi-Fi 6 access points, Access Networks will also exhibit select enterprise-grade network switches and firewalls/routers.
Where to See Access Networks Networking Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023
Dealers are welcome to meet with the Access Networks’ service and support team at the Snap One Booth #1512 and #1518 for on-the-spot design and installation assistance with current and upcoming networking projects. Here, they can also see Access Networks’ range of problem-solving products and learn about the company’s world-class service and support programs.
To learn more about Access Networks, its enterprise-grade systems, and exceptional IT service and support please visit www.accessnetworks.com, on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Access Networks
Access Networks, a Snap One brand, is a trusted provider of enterprise-grade networking solutions for the residential and commercial technology integration markets. Access Networks’ mission is to deliver premier networking solutions that lead to exceptional client experiences while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and innovation. This commitment to excellence is leveraged by Access Networks’ superior IT support. From initial design to final configuration, Access Networks’ team of networking specialists is on-hand to help integrators deploy projects with confidence. A clear, well-defined focus on managed services and support, combined with an ever-evolving portfolio of best-in-class networking solutions, positions Access Networks as a leader in the networking industry—enhancing home and business environments through reliable, stable, and secure digital connections to what matters most. To learn more, visit Access Networks online at www.accessnetworks.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Media Contact
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
by KMB Communications | Aug 11, 2023 | D-Tools, News, Trade Show news
Refinements to award-winning software platforms, Systems Integrator and Cloud and a milestone 25th anniversary celebration highlights D-Tools’ CEDIA Expo experience.
DENVER, COLORADO — August 11, 2023 — D-Tools, the leading provider of business management software for electronic systems contractors, celebrates its 25th anniversary at CEDIA Expo 2023, Booth #2743. With a quarter-century of empowering integrators with solutions to manage their businesses more effectively, D-Tools invites attendees to experience live demonstrations of its award-winning software platforms, D-Tools Cloud and System Integrator (SI), Version 20. Here, a team of knowledgeable experts demonstrates how D-Tools software can optimize every aspect of an integrator’s business operations. From system design and sales to product procurement, project installation and ongoing service, D-Tools Cloud and SI v20 ensure smooth communication across the organization to prevent costly oversights, foster accountability, and improve operational efficiency.
With a strong focus on addressing the challenges systems integrators face, D-Tools has continually evolved its software platforms over the past 25 years. The result is a robust suite of solutions that meet the unique needs of the industry. Trusted by thousands of dealers worldwide, D-Tools has become the go-to resource for business management solutions in the integration channel. Experience firsthand the dedication, innovation, and success that have made D-Tools a leader in the industry.
In celebration of this huge 25th anniversary milestone and to thank its dealer partners for their support over the years, D-Tools will host a happy hour at its booth from 3-5 pm on the opening day of CEDIA Expo. The timing of this momentous occasion couldn’t be better. D-Tools was officially launched and made its industry debut at CEDIA Expo in 1998 and at CEDIA Expo 2022 was honored with the induction of its System Integrator business management software into the CEDIA Hall of Fame. “Naturally, CEDIA Expo is an event that holds special meaning and significance to our entire D-Tools team,” says Tim Bigoness, D-Tools CMO. “It’s here, at this annual trade show, that we introduced our business management platform 25 years ago to the integration industry, built our base of dealer customers, have won numerous awards, and today continue to support the business success of our valued partners.”
D-Tools Cloud Service Management Suite Expands SaaS Platform for Integrators
D-Tools announces the inclusion of a new service management suite to its award-winning Cloud-based software. The new addition enables systems integrators to create, sell, and manage service plans with ease and efficiency. Service plans generate recurring revenue opportunities for integrators while improving the client experience. As part of the service offering, service plans can be designed in advance or configured on-the-fly and presented as an option on a project proposal or sold as a separate contract. Whether issued against a service agreement or as a one-off service call, service orders offer users the ability to schedule resources, document the problem found and work performed, track their time, invoice, and even collect payment right on-site all from a mobile device.
Additionally, this web-based multi-OS solution facilitates communication and collaboration across an integrator’s entire workforce. A recent addition to the software that makes communication within a company even more efficient is the support of chat. Members of an integration team can now communicate and collaborate in real time—no more waiting for answers to questions that can delay projects.
D-Tools Cloud also expedites the generation and throughput of proposals, enabling integrators to close deals faster and move on to the next project. The platform’s facilitation of dynamic, engaging multimedia proposals and browser-based visual quoting enables closer collaboration with clients, leading to prompt e-sign approval, deposits and close rates. D-Tools Cloud’s post-sales capabilities, including scheduling, project planning, task management and time tracking help integrators finish jobs on time and within budget.
Key Features of D-Tools Cloud Service Management Suite:
Service Plans and Agreements
Create and manage service plans, automate tasks, monitor call progress, and communicate with clients to enhance project tracking and client communication.
Service Call Management
Streamline communication, log and track customer calls, assign team members, set reminders, and track call status for proactive customer support and resolution.
Resource Scheduling
Efficiently manage and schedule technicians, equipment, and vehicles. Assign resources, track availability, schedule tasks, and manage conflicts.
Request and Collect Payment
Easily request and collect payments from clients, send payment requests, and integrate with payment systems for efficient payment collection.
D-Tools Showcases Newest Generation of D-Tools System Integrator (SI), version 20
At CEDIA Expo 2023, D-Tools also demonstrates System Integrator (SI) version 20, which provides a suite of powerful new sales, project and field service capabilities to improve operating efficiency for systems integration businesses. SI v20 supports integration with Azure Active Directory (AAS), which provides Single Sign-On and enhanced security. Also implemented to help systems integrators drive productivity and boost bottom-line results are improvements to Pricing and Labor, including the ability to add multiple vendors and labor types to products; Purchasing and Field Service management; and the performance of features including projects, tasks, checklists, workflow rules, and more. Visit https://www.d-tools.com/whats-new-in-system-integrator for a detailed list of all system enhancements.
Key Features of System Integrator v20:
Azure Active Directory Integration
Provides users with centralized user management, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), improved compliance, and scalability.
Catalog Multiple Labor Types for Products
Creation of multiple labor types associated with products in the SI catalog allows for more accurate estimation and job cost reporting.
Assign Multiple Vendors for Products
Association of multiple vendors with products in the D-Tools Catalog, including purchase costs, for increased availability and improved service levels.
Calculate Custom Fields for Projects
Addition of 10 calculated-type custom fields for projects, facilitating accurate project quotes, designs, and installations, with improved communication and clarity. SI v20 also brings various features and performance enhancements across all application areas.
Where to See D-Tools at CEDIA Expo 2023
Don’t miss the special events, products and partnerships at the D-Tools Booth #2743, where industry professionals can connect, share insights, and celebrate together. For more information about D-Tools and its award-winning business management software, please visit www.d-tools.com.
About D-Tools
D-Tools, Inc. is a leading provider of business management software for electronics systems contractors worldwide. For more than 25 years, D-Tools’ award-winning solutions have empowered thousands of low-voltage systems integrators to streamline their business operations for greater efficiency and improved profitability. Boasting an integrated product library complete with up-to-date specifications and unique dealer-specific pricing, the D-Tools Cloud and System Integrator™ (SI) platforms enable end-to-end management of the systems integration project lifecycle. From sales and system design through installation and ongoing service, D-Tools’ purpose-built software products ensure accurate detail that directly benefits the bottom line. For more information, visit www.d-tools.com.
Find product updates and related information by following D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
Tim Bigoness, D-Tools, (925) 270-4102, [email protected]
Katye (McGregor) Bennett, KMB Communications, (425) 328-8640, [email protected]
by KMB Communications | Aug 11, 2023 | Future Ready Solutions, Kordz, News, Trade Show news
Revolutionary SlimCat Network Cable Systems from Kordz deliver all the power of Cat6 and Cat6a networks in a cable that’s half the size of other solutions.
August 10, 2023 – Kordz continues to drive innovation in systems integration by developing professional-grade network cabling solutions engineered for performance and faster, easier installation. Meticulously designed, manufactured, and tested by Kordz’ networking experts, the company’s new multi-award-winning SlimCat Network Cable Systems push the boundaries of networking with extremely flexible Cat6/Cat6a cables that are half the size of regular cables, yet certified and robust.
The unique design of Kordz’ SlimCat cables helps integrators quickly and confidently install networks in a wide variety of residential and commercial applications—getting cable to previously “hard-to-reach” places.
Whether a dealer needs a networking solution for a home or business, the PRO and PRS SlimCat Network Cable Systems ensure optimal connectivity and longevity with the bandwidth to support increasingly fast, data-rich AV and control signals. Also showcased at the Future Ready Solutions booth is Kordz’ trend-setting new line of longer-length passive HDMI cables up to 9 meters.
Kordz and U.S. distributor, Future Ready Solutions, exhibit the SlimCat Cat6-rated PRO and Cat6a-rated PRS cable along with matching connectors and keystone sockets at Booth #2109.
Kordz SlimCat Networking Solutions Now Available in the U.S.; Integrators Have a Faster, Easier Way to Install Networks
With consumer adoption of bandwidth-intensive smart home devices at record levels, now’s the time for systems integrators to deploy the next generation of Cat6 and Cat6A network cable. Paving the way to enhanced networking performance, installation simplicity and economy are Kordz’ revolutionary and multi-award-winning new PRS and PRO SlimCat Network Cable Systems.
Now available in the U.S., the uniquely designed and constructed PRO series 28AWG Cat6 cable and PRS series 28AWG Cat6A cables are half the size of ordinary 23AWG and 24AWG network cable and boast a 32mm bend radius for the PRO SlimCat Cat6 cable, and 40mm bend radius for the PRS SlimCat Cat6A cable. These features streamline installation and minimize costs, especially in high-density and retrofit applications. The 4.0mm diameter PRO SlimCat Cat6 cable and 5.0mm diameter PRS SlimCat Cat6A cable enable them to reach places other cables can’t and with less compromise to a home or building’s structural and aesthetic integrity. The PRO SlimCat Cat6 and PRS SlimCat6A cable, together with matching SlimCat connectors and sockets, offer space-saving advantages in dense rack installations, and support PoE++ at 100W and data rates of 1Gbps signals up to 50 meters and 10Gbps up to 50 meters, respectively.
Where to See Kordz and SlimCat PRO and PRS Network Cable Systems at CEDIA Expo
See Kordz’ complete line of SlimCat Cat6, Cat6a Network Cable Systems, and HDMI solutions during CEDIA Expo 2023 in the Future Ready Solutions booth #2109. Kordz cables are also being used in Trinnov’s demo theater in booth #4233. To learn more about Kordz’s PRO SlimCat Network Cable System and other premium professional-grade cabling solutions, please visit www.kordz.com.
About Kordz
Kordz’s professional-grade products are designed, engineered, and constructed to enable industry partners to focus on the big picture, not the little hurdles. The company’s extensive line of robust, fast, and effective cabling and networking components deliver the seamless interoperability and digital experiences today’s tech-savvy end-users expect and dramatically simplify deployment for systems integrators. By offering a wide range of professional cabling solutions backed by expert technical support, Kordz helps systems integrators around the globe meet the evolving cabling requirements of a wide range of residential and commercial environments. For more information about Kordz, please visit kordz.com and follow the company @kordzglobal on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications at +1-425-328-8640 or [email protected].
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Access Networks makes the process simple: Systems integrators provide the Access Networks team with the parameters of the project. From there, the team develops a pre-configured solution that is ready to install as soon as it arrives on the project site. Equipped with turnkey products, even entry-level integrators can have networking systems up and running quickly, efficiently, and with confidence, saving time and money. 
