by KMB Communications | May 1, 2018 | D-Tools
CONCORD, CA – D-Tools, Inc. the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, and ConnectWise, a software company that connects technology teams to the solutions, services and resources necessary for success, today announced the two platforms are now integrated and that beneficial enhancements are available for immediate use. Now, AV systems integrators, technology managers, and IT professionals will be able to use the combined features of ConnectWise™ Manage® and D-Tools System Integrator (SI) in a seamless workflow that ties-together the initial project proposal and design with procurement, inventory tracking, and project scheduling, as well as service, support, and ConnectWise Help Desk management.
AV and IT professionals face a multitude of challenges associated with accurate budgeting and estimation, sales, system design, purchasing, field operations and project reporting. Poor or ineffective communication, along with missing or incomplete information can often mean the difference between success and failure. To avoid such risks, D-Tools and ConnectWise have partnered to ensure that client, product, and project information is efficiently, seamlessly and accurately tracked from the initial proposal and system design through purchase, installation, and on-going service.
Now integrated, ConnectWise Manage and D-Tools System Integrator help users streamline operations, standardize processes and improve operating efficiencies, while enabling clear and consistent communication between team members. Not only does this provide effective visibility and accountability, it allows every department and associated tradespeople to work as a single, cohesive team, using powerfully integrated applications that simply gets the job done.
Those interested in learning how to simplify communications, streamline workflows, and ensure data integrity throughout the project lifecycle should visit http://d-tools.com/connectwise-api-integration/.
Additional information on the D-Tools System Integrator platform can be obtained by signing up for a free personal tour by visiting http://d-tools.com/live-demo-webinar/ or a free 30-day trial, which can be downloaded by visiting http://d-tools.com/hosted-free-trial-signup/.
About ConnectWise
ConnectWise is a software company that connects technology teams to the solutions, services and resources necessary for success. Our award-winning business management platform automates the full lifecycle of technology service delivery, from sales and service to project tracking and back-office functions, for more than 22,000 partners in more than 70 countries. We believe in an open ecosystem, the power of choice and providing a single pane of glass view. With more than 35 years of experience, ConnectWise software solutions deliver the support companies want at each step of their business journey. For more information, visit www.ConnectWise.com.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software platform. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a robust solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio to facilitate comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools enables residential and commercial integrators to streamline business processes and increase revenues while reducing the time and cost associated with the installation and integration of low-voltage electronic systems. More than 6,000 leading companies in 87 countries currently use the award-winning D-Tools platform to reduce time, costs and to streamline the system integration process. Product updates and related information can be obtained by following D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
by KMB Communications | Apr 13, 2018 | D-Tools
Integration saves time and money, boosts profits, and delivers superior customer service
D-Tools, Inc. the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, and Domotz, a leading provider of remote network monitoring and management software, today announced the two platforms are now more tightly integrated and that beneficial enhancements are available for immediate use. Now, systems integrators, technology managers, and IT professionals will be able to seamlessly implement the Domotz Pro™ platform to facilitate the monitoring and maintenance of systems designed in D-Tools System Integrator (SI) – bridging the gap between system design and on-going service and support.
As the AV and IT industries continue to converge, both are experiencing a rapid increase in the implementation of service-first business models and the adoption of RSM (remote systems management) technologies. To harness the power of these opportunities, integration firms, systems designers, technology managers, and IT professionals are utilizing D-Tools for estimation, design and project management capabilities, and Domotz for remote monitoring and management capabilities. Now that the two are integrated, ongoing service and monitoring can be planned for from the outset of every client engagement through on-going service management – saving time and money, optimizing budgets or boosting profits, and delivering superior customer service.
Those interested in learning more about the new D-Tools and Domotz integration should visit http://d-tools.com/domotz-integration/. To learn more about Domotz and the company’s award-winning remote network monitoring and management platform, visit https://www.domotz.com.
Additional information on the D-Tools System Integrator platform can be obtained by signing up for a free personal tour by visiting http://d-tools.com/live-demo-webinar/ or a free 30-day trial, which can be downloaded by visiting http://d-tools.com/hosted-free-trial-signup/.
About Domotz
Founded in 2014, Domotz develops remote network management, monitoring and tech support systems for integration companies, IT professionals and hardware manufacturers. The award-winning Domotz Pro platform is powering client care in 90+ countries and is used by leading integration companies such as Best Buy’s Magnolia… A rapidly growing player in the smart home space, Domotz has established partnerships with a number of leading hardware manufacturers, service providers, and integration companies. For more information about Domotz solutions visit www.domotz.com.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software platform. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a robust solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio to facilitate comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools enables residential and commercial integrators to streamline business processes and increase revenues while reducing the time and cost associated with the installation and integration of low voltage electronic systems. More than 5,500 leading companies in 87 countries currently use the award-winning D-Tools platform to reduce time, costs and to streamline the system integration process. Product updates and related information can be obtained by following D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
by KMB Communications | Apr 6, 2018 | D-Tools
System Integrator platform help attendees streamline operations, automate business processes, and grow profitably
CONCORD, CA — April 2018 — D-Tools, Inc. will be demonstrating the latest enhancements to its award-winning estimation, system design, and project management software platform – System Integrator (SI) – in booth 34051 during ISC West taking April 11 – 13, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
During ISC West, D-Tools’ will showcase enhancements to its world-class System Integrator (SI) software solution designed to help security integrators and technology managers improve operational efficiency and help their business grow profitably by bringing together estimation, system design, and project management into a singular, data-driven process. D-Tools SI delivers a complete end-to-end solution that enables data to flow seamlessly throughout the project lifecycle—from initial client contact through the ongoing post-installation service.
D-Tools will also demo its new Mobile Quote 2.0 iPad® companion app, which helps industry salespeople seamlessly generate a project scope and pricing estimate for client review and approval during the initial client meeting. D-Tools will also provide insight on tools and ideas that help attendees streamline operations, automate business processes, and grow profitably.
Generate Scope & Budget and More with New D-Tools Mobile Quote 2.0 App
Redesigned for a more intuitive, effective and visually impactful experience, D-Tools’ Mobile Quote 2.0 is a native iPad® app that makes it easy to walk prospective clients through available technology options while seamlessly generating a scope and budget for customer approval. The data collected is instantaneously transferred into D-Tools SI for further design development and project management. Leveraging D-Tools’ extensive product library and workflow concepts such as the specification of devices by location and system, Mobile Quote 2.0 allows salespeople to obtain signed approval of a project scope and budget, and even collect a design retainer, in the very first client meeting, thereby eliminating the competition as well as the need to waste valuable time on proposal revisions
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software platform. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a robust solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio to facilitate comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools enables residential and commercial integrators to streamline business processes and increase revenues while reducing the time and cost associated with the installation and integration of low voltage electronic systems. More than 5,500 leading companies in 87 countries currently use the award-winning D-Tools platform to reduce time, costs and to streamline the system integration process. Product updates and related information can be obtained by following D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
Tim Bigoness, D-Tools, (925) 270-4102, [email protected]
by KMB Communications | Feb 23, 2018 | D-Tools
TEC 2018 attendees will learn how to improve operational efficiencies for increased profitability through analysis of key metrics
D-Tools, Inc. will demonstrate its award-winning data-driven estimation, system design, and project management software platform, System Integrator (SI) in booth #203, while CEO Randy Stearns will deliver an informational session, “Metrics for Delivering Improved Operational Efficiency,” during the upcoming PSA TEC 2018.
TEC, the annual education and networking event for professional systems integrators in the security and audiovisual markets will take place March 12 – 16, 2018 in Denver, CO. There, more than 100 vendors will showcase their products and over 140 education sessions are being offered. Stearns’ presentation, to be held Tuesday, March 13 from 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM, will show attendees how to assess which metrics are most important for their company and the best practices for using D-Tools to analyze those metrics and obtain actionable insights to influence better business decisions.
Within this framework, the educational session will help attendees identify and measure key performance indicators (KPI) that aid in quantifying performance across multiple departments and areas within the business, including sales, project management, labor utilization, product and project profitability, and more. Upon conclusion of the course, attendees should be able to implement a new quantifiable approach to gauging business effectiveness using D-Tools, which can improve operational efficiency and help the business grow profitably.
Attendees can register for the TEC education session Metrics for Delivering Improved Operational Efficiency course and other courses by visiting www.psatec.com/sessions.
D-Tools to Showcase Enhanced Capabilities of SI Platform
During the four-day event presented by PSA that draws hundreds of security, fire, life safety, and pro AV integrators, as well as industry manufacturers, D-Tools will also showcase enhancements to its world-class System Integrator (SI) software platform at booth #203 in the exhibit hall of the Sheraton Downtown Denver, CO.
Both at the D-Tools booth and during Stearns’ session, TEC 2018 attendees will gain insight on tools and ideas to streamline operations, automate business processes, and grow their organization profitably.
To see how D-Tools can deliver profound visibility, insights, and results, TEC 2018 attendees are encouraged to visit D-Tools in booth #203 or sign up now for a free, personal online tour by visiting http://d-tools.com/live-demo-webinar/. A free 30-day trial of D-Tools can also be downloaded anytime at http://d-tools.com/hosted-free-trial-signup/.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software platform. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a robust solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio to facilitate comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools enables residential and commercial integrators to streamline business processes and increase revenues while reducing the time and cost associated with the installation and integration of low voltage electronic systems. More than 5,500 leading companies in 87 countries currently use the award-winning D-Tools platform to reduce time, costs and to streamline the system integration process. Product updates and related information can be obtained by following D-Tools on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
by KMB Communications | Jan 31, 2018 | D-Tools
ISE 2018 Booth 1-N85
D-Tools to Demonstrate New Mobile Quote 2.0 App and Enhancements to the System Integrator Platform at ISE 2018
System Integrator platform help attendees streamline operations, automate business processes, and grow profitably
CONCORD, CA — January 2018 — D-Tools, Inc. will be demonstrating the latest enhancements to its award-winning estimation, system design, and project management software platform – System Integrator (SI) – in booth 1-N85 during ISE taking place February 6–9, 2018 in Amsterdam, NL. There, D-Tools will demo its new Mobile Quote 2.0 iPad® companion app, which helps industry salespeople seamlessly generate a project scope and pricing estimate for client review and approval during the initial client meeting. In addition, D-Tools will demo the new Customer Portal, which enables D-Tools users to publish project documents to the web for client comment, acceptance and e-signature approval – from any Internet-enabled device. D-Tools will also provide insight on tools and ideas that help attendees streamline operations, automate business processes, and grow profitably.
Increase Client Engagement through D-Tools’ Customer Portal
The increasingly mobile workforce demands easy access to documents from anywhere and at any time. Built on the D-Tools Cloud infrastructure, the new Customer Portal facilitates collaboration and increases client engagement, even across time zones and mobile platforms. Users can share proposals, contracts, change orders, drawings, cut sheets, user manuals and other client-facing documents via the web. To review, comment, and accept (or reject) the documents presented, clients simply click on the e-mailed link and login to a secure web portal. This new web-enabled, device-agnostic capability expedites client communication and approvals, to keep projects moving forward and ensure that timelines and budgets are met.
Generate Scope & Budget and More with New D-Tools Mobile Quote 2.0 App
Redesigned for a more intuitive, effective and visually impactful experience, D-Tools’ Mobile Quote 2.0 is a native iPad® app that makes it easy to walk prospective clients through available technology options while seamlessly generating a scope and budget for customer approval. The data collected is instantaneously transferred into D-Tools SI for further design development and project management. Leveraging D-Tools’ extensive product library and workflow concepts such as the specification of devices by location and system, Mobile Quote 2.0 allows salespeople to obtain signed approval of a project scope and budget, and even collect a design retainer, in the very first client meeting, thereby eliminating the competition as well as the need to waste valuable time on proposal revisions.
Mobile Quote 2.0 is available for download via the Apple app store here and can be installed for free. However, every customer must purchase Mobile Quote 2.0 licenses in order to fully use Mobile Quote. Device licenses are priced at $25.00 per iPad device per month, and available exclusively via the SI 2017 application. For more information on purchasing Mobile Quote 2.0, please click here.
Click here for a brief video introduction to Mobile Quote 2.0, or for a more in-depth video demonstration, click here.
To see how D-Tools can deliver profound visibility, insights, and results, ISE 2018 attendees are encouraged to visit D-Tools in booth 1-N85 or sign up now for a free, personal online tour by visiting http://d-tools.com/live-demo-webinar/. A free 30-day trial of D-Tools can also be downloaded anytime at http://d-tools.com/30-day-free-trial/.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software platform. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a robust solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio to facilitate comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools enables residential and commercial integrators to streamline business processes and increase revenues while reducing the time and cost associated with the installation and integration of low voltage electronic systems. More than 5,500 leading companies in 87 countries currently use the award-winning D-Tools platform to reduce time, costs and to streamline the system integration process. Product updates and related information can be obtained 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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