by KMB Communications | Apr 26, 2023 | D-Tools, News
Longtime CE Pro Editor-in-Chief and respected industry veteran, Jason Knott, to harness his decades of industry expertise and lead D-Tools’ drive to become the trusted source of data analytics and insights for the electronic systems industry.
CONCORD, CA, USA — April 26, 2023 — Today, D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that improves financial results for thousands of electronic system integrators worldwide, announced the addition of Jason Knott as Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist effective July 5th, 2023. Knott has been a fixture in the custom electronics industry for decades, heading up the leading trade publication and industry news website since 2000. In his new role, Knott will work with the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights team to define and deliver an expanded set of timely, accurate, and actionable business intelligence to stakeholders throughout the residential systems, commercial AV, and commercial security industries.
“When Jason raised his hand to help guide the broader rollout of D-Tools’ Industry Information & Insights program, we were over the moon. Frankly, I can’t imagine anyone more qualified,” said Randy Stearns, D-Tools CEO. “I am confident that Jason’s involvement will help D-Tools fulfill its vision of delivering relevant and actionable insights to the various industry cohorts – system integrators, manufacturers, distributors, buying groups, and trade associations – in a manner that serves to benefit the industry as a whole.”
“This might be the first time ever I am at a loss for words,” comments Knott. “It is hard for me to find the right words to express how thrilled I am to have the opportunity to help drive this game-changing initiative for D-Tools. The industry is in dire need of a definitive source of timely and accurate industry analytics and insights. D-Tools is ideally positioned to capture, warehouse, analyze, and report on market activity, performance, and trends. I believe D-Tools’s business intelligence and industry insights will become the standard that everyone across the industry uses to gauge and benchmark their performance and plan for the future.”
Knott has been involved in the low-voltage electronics industry for the past 33 years, first as Editor-in-Chief of Security Sales & Integration, and in the same role at CE Pro since 2000. For the past 10 years, Knott has overseen a group of integrator-focused publications and websites, including CE Pro, Security Sales & Integration, and Commercial Integrator, as Chief Content Officer. He has served on several industry association committees over the decades, including on the CEDIA Business Education Working Group for 10 years. He is the recipient of the 2022 Consumer Technology Association Smart Home Division Leadership Award.
“I believe my familiarity with all the facets of the integration industry—from security to smart home to commercial integration—has prepared me well to take on this new challenge with D-Tools. This is going to be a blast. I can’t wait,” adds Knott.
For additional information on D-Tools software, or to sign up for a free trial, visit d-tools.com.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc. is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate business software that caters to the unique and diverse needs of systems design and installation firms. The company’s on-premises software, System Integrator™ (SI), and cloud-based platform, D-Tools Cloud, are robust solutions that help manage all aspects of an integrator’s business, including sales, comprehensive system design, project documentation, procurement, and installation and service management. Today, 7,000 companies in over 90 countries use D-Tools’ award-winning software to streamline business processes, leading to improved operating efficiency and increased profitability.
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 | Apr 14, 2023 | D-Tools, News
New capabilities added to award-winning D-Tools Cloud SaaS platform enable a recurring revenue opportunity for system integrators through the creation, sale and management of service plans.
CONCORD, CA — April 14, 2023 — Today, D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that has improved profitability for thousands of system integrators worldwide for 25 years, announced significant updates to its award-winning D-Tools Cloud platform. D-Tools has extended the capabilities of its web-based software to include a comprehensive service management suite, which enables recurring revenue opportunities for system integrators through the creation, sale, and management of service plans. Service plans can be designed in advance and presented as an option on any project proposal. Invoicing and payment collection are seamless within the D-Tools Cloud environment. Whether issued against a service agreement or as a one-off service call, service orders empower users to effectively schedule resources and assign tasks. Service technicians can expediently document problems found and actions taken, track their time, and complete the service call or indicate next steps, right from a mobile device.
“Most system integrators would agree that keeping clients happy and coming back for more is critical to their sustainability as a business and long-term success,” said Randy Stearns, D-Tools CEO. “By offering service plans, system integrators build stronger relationships, foster loyalty, and generate recurring revenue streams. The new service management suite of features in D-Tools Cloud provides our users the tools they need to succeed with their clients over the long run.”
D-Tools Cloud is a robust, yet user-friendly multi-OS, web-based SaaS solution that is easily implemented and accessed from any web-enabled device. This innovative platform offers a wide range of features including sales pipeline management, intuitive visual quoting, multimedia proposals with e-sign and payment collection capabilities, change orders, product procurement using supplier-authorized dealer-specific pricing, as well as scheduling, time tracking, and task management. With the addition of a comprehensive service module, D-Tools Cloud fulfills its original objective of providing a complete end-to-end SaaS solution for system integrators.
D-Tools Cloud Service Management Suite Capabilities include:
- Service Plans and Agreements: Easily create service plans and manage service agreements, automate recurring tasks, monitor service call progress, and communicate with clients. Proactively manage service obligations, enhance project tracking, and improve client communication.
- Service Call management: Streamline communication and improve customer service; easily log, track, and manage customer calls. Document call details, assign team members, set reminders, and track call status to facilitate proactive customer support and effective call resolution.
- Resource scheduling: Efficiently manage and schedule resources, including technicians, equipment, and vehicles. Assign resources to projects, track availability, schedule tasks, and manage conflicts.
- Request and collect payment: quickly request and collect payments from clients with just a few clicks. Create and send payment requests and seamlessly integrate with payment systems for efficient and hassle-free payment collection.
To learn how to leverage the service management capabilities of D-Tools Cloud, system integrators are invited to join D-Tools for an informative series of webinars. The series starts April 25th with “Build Recurring Revenue with Service Plans,” featuring Martin Roseman from the MC Group. Interested parties can register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4037392833647565148
For additional information and pricing on D-Tools Cloud, or to sign up for a free trial, visit d-tools.com.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc. is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate business software that caters to the unique and diverse needs of systems design and installation firms. The company’s on-premises software, System Integrator™ (SI), and cloud-based platform, D-Tools Cloud, are robust solutions that help manage all aspects of an integrator’s business, including sales, comprehensive system design, project documentation, procurement, and installation and service management. Today, 7,000 companies in over 90 countries use D-Tools’ award-winning software to streamline business processes, leading to improved operating efficiency and increased profitability.
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]
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by KMB Communications | Mar 23, 2023 | Home Tech Expo, News
Exhibitors interested in securing booth space at the inaugural event taking place Oct. 21 & 22, 2023 should act fast to secure the best price.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA (March 23, 2023) – Exhibitor sign-up is now available and Early, Early-bird pricing (the deepest discount) is available through the end of March for The Home Tech Expo (www.thehometechexpo.com), a new consumer-facing show happening Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Southern California.
A new concept for the residential tech industry, The Home Tech Expo is an exposition where anyone who owns or rents a home can attend to see and learn about the latest technologies available to enhance their everyday lives. This is a show that has something for everyone and is completely unique.
Modeled after regional events but offering much more than a home & garden show, The Home Tech Expo will be a showcase of real-world home technology in a casual, yet professional in-person format. This ‘walk-up and learn more’ environment allows consumers to see, touch, and experience the latest technology. Not only will custom integration and traditional audio-video tech have a strong presence at the event, but lighting, smart appliances, electric vehicles and charging stations, wellness products, outdoor entertainment, fitness tech, and much more will be represented. This approach provides consumers with a more effective path to determining what technology they may need or want in their own homes to complement their lifestyle.
“The Home Tech Expo is a unique event that will provide manufacturers, integrators, retailers, and service providers the opportunity to connect with and engage consumers, creating a potentially lucrative funnel of highly targeted prospects,” says Mark Cichowski, creator of The Home Tech Expo.
Exhibitors can participate in promotional activities and will be able to scan attendee badges to secure direct leads that are immediately actionable. “This type of event and the tangible benefits it will provide is what everyone in our industry is clamoring for and we aim to deliver.”
Manufacturers, integrators, retailers, and service providers considering participating in the event should act fast as Early, Early-bird pricing expires on March 31st. To sign up or learn more, please visit www.thehometechexpo.com, email Mark Cichowski at [email protected], or call (949) 472-4142.
About The Home Tech Expo
Taking place Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Southern California, The Home Tech Expo will showcase real-world home technology in an in-person format that allows consumers to see, touch, and experience technology firsthand, allowing them to get a better sense of what they may need or want in their own home when it comes to technology and their lifestyle. To learn more visit www.thehometechexpo.com.
Media Contact
For interviews, media partnership inquiries, or more information about The Home Tech Expo 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 | Mar 15, 2023 | DPI, News
Digital Projection’s historically low prices on select projectors help AV integrators attract new business and boost their bottom line.
(Kennesaw, Georgia) March 15, 2023 – Devoted to driving more business for dealers, Digital Projection International announces its biggest price drop on projectors in years. Focused on select projectors in its popular E-Vision line, the aggressive cost-cutting makes projection systems financially feasible for more clients, which in turn helps dealers sell more products and broaden their customer base. From its reliable workhorse E-Vision 4000 4K projector to E-Vision 9000 high-lumen models, DP is delivering to dealers and their customers exceptional imaging performance at a more than 30 percent reduction over 2022 pricing.
Leading off the unprecedented price drop is DP’s mainstream projector, the E-Vision 4000. Originally carrying an $8,425 MSRP, it now goes for $5,299, a savings of more than $3,100. Other projectors in the line to undergo a significant cost reduction include the E-Vision LASER 6500 II, 9000 WU, and 9100 WU. All of these projectors are in stock and readily available at these historically low prices.
“We understand that one of the biggest inhibitors of the adoption of projection systems by many commercial and residential customers has been cost. We want to change this mindset by making our entry-level E-Vision line more affordable so that dynamic, immersive projection systems can fit into nearly anyone’s budget,” says Chuck Collins, DP Vice President of Sales. “At the same time, dealers can reach more customers, do more business, and boost their bottom line. With incredible savings like this, we want DP to be dealers’ go-to source for budget-friendly projection systems and when they need a more sophisticated, capable projector, or a LED display, we have those options, too.” To sweeten the deal, DP has doubled its DP Dollars SPIFF Program on most of its projectors.
DP’s New E-Vision Projector Pricing:
E-Vision 4000 4K UHD projector now $5,299 MSRP; was $8,425 for a savings of over $3,100
E-Vision LASER 6500II now $6,999 MSRP; was $9,995 for a savings of nearly $3,000
E-Vision 9000 WU now $8,999 MSRP; was $13,885 for a savings of $4,886
E-Vision 9100 WU now $10,249; was $14,735 for a savings of $4,486
To take advantage of this new pricing structure authorized Digital Projection dealers can log in to the DP partner portal or contact their regional sales rep.
For more information about Digital Projection’s latest video projection products and technologies, as well as its complete line-up of innovative, cutting-edge imaging solutions including state-of-the-art LED video displays, please visit https://www.digitalprojection.com/en-us/
About Digital Projection International
Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. Digital Projection introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP® projector in 1997 and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer. Digital Projection’s ground-breaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has earned the company many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Digital Projection remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or more information 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 | Mar 2, 2023 | Leon Speakers, News
The winning nine installations marry form and function through impressively integrated custom AV solutions from Leon’s extensive product portfolio.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – March 2, 2023 –Known for its innovative speaker and technology concealment products, Leon Speakers celebrates some of the most stunning applications of its design-forward AV solutions in its 2022 Install of the Year Contest. Nine installations, each featuring a specific Leon product, were chosen as award winners.
From contemporary family rooms to office conference rooms to well-appointed dealer showrooms, the winning installations marry form and function through impressively integrated custom AV solutions from Leon’s extensive product portfolio. The nine spectacular projects were chosen from a large pool of over 35 candidates submitted by integration firms from across the country. Many were the result of direct collaboration with architects, interior designers, and end users who found Leon’s custom design-oriented options a perfect fit for their style visions.
“It’s exciting and inspiring to see how integrators are utilizing our products and the high level of ingenuity and craftsmanship they’re applying to beautifully fuse a range of Leon AV solutions into a wide variety of environments,” says Noah Kaplan, owner and founder of Leon Speakers. “These stunning installations remind us of the key role integrators play in Leon’s success and demonstrate to those in the AV, interior design, and architecture industries how technology and design can co-exist gracefully in luxury homes and commercial settings.”
Each winner will be awarded a Leon account credit, a hand-signed copy of Leon Loft artist Devon Gilfillian’s album Black Hole Rainbow, and featured posts across Leon’s social media platforms. Photos of each winning installation and quotes from each installer are available on Leon’s website.
Winners of the Leon Install of the Year Contest 2022
Best Outdoor Speaker – Best Buy, Nick Fritzinger
Best Designer Soundbar – Intelligent Design, Marc Miller
Best FrameBar – Monarch AV, Haley Dickey
Best Media Décor Solution – Mavien, Matthew McInteer
Best Profile Speaker – Quality Audio Video, Tyson Rabani
Best Horizon Speaker – Cyber Technology Group, Jose Osuna
Best Whole Home Audio Solution – World Wide Stereo, Peter Camburn
Best Custom Solution – GDK Surround Inc, Glenn Kalber
Best Commercial Solution – CASA Companies, Will Breaux
About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to technology by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For 25 years, the company has been a leader in the conversation about merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more by visiting www.leonspeakers.com and by following @leonspeakers on social media.
Media Contacts
Press Contact: Katye (McGregor) Bennett
KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640
[email protected]
Company Contact: Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
[email protected]
CONCORD, CA, USA — April 26, 2023 — Today, D-Tools, Inc., the leading provider of core business management software that improves financial results for thousands of electronic system integrators worldwide, announced the addition of Jason Knott as Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist effective July 5th, 2023. Knott has been a fixture in the custom electronics industry for decades, heading up the leading trade publication and industry news website since 2000. In his new role, Knott will work with the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights team to define and deliver an expanded set of timely, accurate, and actionable business intelligence to stakeholders throughout the residential systems, commercial AV, and commercial security industries. 
