You could call it March Madness and putting any more basketball references aside, the month of March served as a period of catch up between trade events for the technology integration industry.
More specifically for KMB Comm and its clients, the industry was busy preparing for upcoming tradeshows and simply moving forward with the calendar telling the world that winter is over and spring has sprung.
Wrapping up March 2026, the new KMB Comm-icles will look back at several items that were announced by top manufacturers, including Nice, Keder Screens, D-Tools, and HYPERSUB.
In addition, the KMB Comm-icles will recap the manufacturer representative, LK & Associates new ShowKase Experience Center as the industry continues its outreach to other professionals within the home market.
KMB Comm-icles March 2026 Rundown
This look back will work chronologically starting with HYPERSUB’s F-15 Series Subwoofer System that posted on the KMB Comm website back on March 6:
The F-15 system utilizes four enclosures that each house 15-inch drivers with power coming from the brand’s external 422D DSP Amplifier. The system is rated to deliver a frequency response of 25Hz to 200Hz and maximum SPL levels of 118dB.
HYPERSUB adds integrators can use the system to meet CEDIA/CTA RP22 guidelines.
LK & Associates Introduces ShowKase Experience Center: The manufacturer’s rep firm, which covers Florida and Puerto Rico, recently opened its ShowKase Experience Center in the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Dania Beach, Fla.
The rep firm says the experience center was developed to help technology integration professionals, as well as architects, builders, and interior designers to collaborate and experience Luxury electronics.
The F-24 DUO employs dual-opposed 24-inch woofers driven by the HYPERSUB 224D/C rack-mounted amplifier that produces 2 x 2,400 watts RMS (root mean square) of power. The amp also offers 10-band parametric equalization (EQ) per channel, and a choice of connection options.
HYPERSUB recommends using the F-24 DUO in tandem with either its F-15 or F-21 subwoofer systems to provide CEDIA/CTA RP22 compliant low-frequency sound in large spaces.
Bringing together approximately 150 electronics industry professionals collaborating under the theme of, “Share What Works. Build What’s Next,” the D-Tools User Conference featured peer networking, and best practice concepts using the company’s System Integrator and D-Tools Cloud solutions.
A couple of event highlights included a keynote and town hall led by outgoing CEO Randy Sterns and new CEO G. Paul Hess. Guest presenters included Jason Sayen of I AM SAYEN, Ron Callis of One Firefly, and Joseph Kolchinsky of OneVision Resources.
The annual trade event takes place this year on March 23-27 and the company will be exhibiting at booth #23059.
The GC Touchpanel incorporates a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, as well as built-in Wi-Fi and cellular network connectivity. Nice points out the 2GIG EDGE is a thinner solution that utilizes on-the-edge processing technologies, and it offers touchless disarm capabilities.
The company’s HySecurity Division will also be active during the event showing live demonstrations of its StrongArm M30 and SlideDriver II. Exhibiting in booth #23059 on March 23-27, Nice and its HySecurity Division will also feature its SwingSmart 535 and SlideSmart 535 systems, and the residential Juno gate operator.
Nice states the StrongArm M30 delivers 90-degrees of arm opening, and Nice backs the product with a five-year warranty. The SlideDriver II is designed for commercial and maximum-security locations, and the company emphasizes the product incorporates ASTM F2656-07 M30/M50-rated gates.
Keder Screens has added Momentum Sales Group, Bell & McCoy, and AMI Sales, and the Dallas-based manufacturer points out the additions help extend its sales reach and it gives technology integration companies increased access to its line of products.
“Keder Screens was created to solve the outdoor challenges integrators are tired of taking hits for,” comments Kim Parker, Head of Business Development and Partner/Owner of Keder Screens in the press release.
“Momentum Group Sales, Bell & McCoy, and AMI Sales are highly respected organizations that understand the CI channel and the realities of outdoor installations. Their teams will help ensure dealers have the support they need to specify outdoor screens with confidence.”
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Informative webinaron August 27 offers proven tips and techniques on how to successfully implement new procedures, product introductions, and organizational changes seamlessly and efficiently.
BOSTON, MA (August 18, 2020) In times like this, change is inevitable. Businesses, including home systems integration firms, need to quickly realign and adjust to thrive. To help home systems professionals effectively develop and implement lasting and meaningful change in their organizations,OneVision Resources, a leading provider of client service and support solutions for technology professionals, will host an informative webinar on Aug. 27, 11 a.m. EDT called “Creating Lasting Change.”
“Creating Lasting Change” will cover how to apply principles of behavioral science to form better decisions, introduce change, and develop and execute a plan that sticks with and prepares an organization and its employees for a smooth, purposeful transformation. Through the tips shared during the online webinar, home technology professionals will learn how to reduce stress and improve the results of a change initiative, whether it involves moving into new product categories, implementing a new piece of business software, or shifting organizational or design processes.
“We recognize that home technology professionals are facing unprecedented challenges these days; from the way they communicate with clients to how they manage their day-to-day business operations and product lines. Our primary objective at OneVision Resources has always been to provide the guidance, assistance, and tools home systems professionals need to succeed, and this workshop was created to do just that,” says OneVision Resources Director of Product Jason Griffing. “After attending the webinar, home systems professionals be able to develop a solid action plan to encourage and maintain lasting change in their organization.”
OneVision Resources will walk attendees through proven methods of adopting change, from focusing on the positive rather than the negative, communicating ideas effectively, removing friction from the team, shaping new behaviors, and celebrating small victories during the transition.
Committed to providing actionable strategies that forward-thinking integrators can use to modernize their businesses, OneVision Resources’ “Creating Lasting Change” webinar, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. EDT, is open for registration. Visit https://www.onevisionresources.com/create-lasting-change to sign up for the event.
About OneVision Resources
OneVision Resources’ comprehensive platform empowers home technology professionals, giving them the services, processes, and technologies they need to provide round-the-clock support, avoid burnout, and build a more sustainable and profitable business. OneVision’s comprehensive service delivery model combines the latest in service technology with a world-class remote support team, allowing them to not only monitor, manage, and secure their clients’ home environments in a seamless manner, but scale rapidly and profitably. OneVision and its growing network of partners support more than 25,000 connected homes across North America. For more information, visitwww.onevisionresources.com and follow us LinkedIn.
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Publicly available resources address industry-specific concerns with plans of action for client relations, financial stability, employee safety, and more.
BOSTON, MA (March 24, 2020)OneVision Resources, a leading provider of client service and support solutions for home technology professionals, announces the availability of a set of comprehensive, industry-specific resources to help home systems integration firms deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. Home technology professionals, like other businesses, are grappling with how to keep their operations afloat during these uncertain times. Maintaining relations with clients, colleagues, and their own employees; prioritizing time and establishing policies for staff; and mitigating financial hardship are a few of their major concerns. Moreover, integration firms are faced with the challenge of helping their customers live with a sense of normalcy during these unprecedented times by staying productive and engaged. It’s a lot to digest and remediate, and with no concrete answers on which to base decisions.
To help the integration community strategize effectively, OneVision Resources (OneVision) has developed an online “Data Room” full of detailed COVID-19 resources geared specifically for the systems integration business. Available guides address everything from financial preparedness to customer engagement, regional considerations, and more.
“There’s an overwhelming amount of information available about the current business climate, but none that is specifically geared for the home systems industry,” says OneVision Resources’ founder and CEO Joey Kolchinsky. “Dealers are the lifeblood of our industry, so we’ve made it our mission, through industry-geared information, advice, and suggestions shared in the COVID-19 Data Room to help dealers survive and prosper.”
The COVID-19 resources are available now to not only OneVision partners but all integration firms and are divided into three main categories: Client and Contractor Relations, Internal Policies, and Economic/Financial Risk Mitigation Strategies. Focusing on both short- and long-term initiatives, the Data Room will be updated regularly as new information is acquired and analyzed.
“The Coronavirus outbreak is challenging all of us, forcing us to deal with new and unpredictable problems as they arise,” says Todd Jarvis, owner of Sterling Home Technologies. “But thanks to our partnership with OneVision, we are not alone in the fight. Through their leadership and shared resources, we know we’re looking at the situation through a comprehensive framework. We are all in this together, and together we are stronger and better prepared to deal with whatever comes our way.”
As an example, OneVision’s Client-Facing Response plan helps dealers adjust operations and align client, employee, and company objectives while continuing to service the client. “One of the biggest objectives with this plan is to give integration firms detailed steps to protect the well-being of their clients and employees and to position themselves as a valuable resource to clients who now need these services in the home more than ever,” Kolchinsky explains. Some of the recommendations include specific measures for maintaining cleanliness and social distancing at clients’ homes and how to conduct remote appointments.”
The Internal Policies section details the creation of safe, productive working environments. Included are frameworks to classify employee risk, policies to ensure the safety of employees/clients during on-site appointments, and contingency plans should an outbreak occur in their office or the surrounding community.
The Internal Financial Response plan outlines the potential financial impact of the pandemic and steps to protect the short- and long-term success of the business. Dealing with labor shortages and inability to finish projects due to illness, strategies to generate revenue in the economic downturn, and preparing for disruption in the supply chain are thoroughly covered.
Integration firms or individuals who are interested in accessing OneVision’s Coronavirus Resource Book can visit https://www.onevisionresources.com/covid19. Questions regarding the information can be directed to jason.griffing@onevisionresources.com.
About OneVision Resources
OneVision Resources’ comprehensive platform empowers home technology professionals, giving them the services, processes, and technologies they need to provide round-the-clock support, avoid burnout, and build a more sustainable and profitable business. OneVision’s comprehensive service delivery model combines the latest in service technology with a world-class remote support team, allowing them to not only monitor, manage, and secure their clients’ home environments in a seamless manner, but scale rapidly and profitably. OneVision and its growing network of partners support more than 25,000 connected homes across North America. For more information, visitwww.onevisionresources.com and follow us LinkedIn.
Media Contact
For interviews please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett ofKMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing katye@kmbcomm.com.
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
Integrators using both platforms can leverage this partnership to enhance their efficiency and create a smoother, more unified brand experience.
Davie, FL and Boston, MA (February 25, 2019) — One Firefly, the leading provider of marketing solutions for integrators, and OneVision, providers of the industry’s first and only comprehensive service and support platform, are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to help integrators boost their customer experience and brand positioning in their local markets.
Website visitors utilizing One Firefly’s award-winning manned live-chat solution (“Lead Concierge”) will now have support and service requests re-routed directly to OneVision’s industry-leading white label 24/7 support team. Additionally, One Firefly and OneVision have combined forces to create a beautiful new support experience web page highlighting the world-class service solutions provided by OneVision partners. Customers utilizing One Firefly’s website and Lead Concierge services along with OneVision’s service solution will immediately realize the benefits of this partnership. Collectively, these new turnkey offerings provide clients with faster access to support as well as a better understanding of the critical role service plays in the client experience.
“We believe deeply in the value of partnering with providers of best-in-class solutions to help us grow and improve our business,” says Jimmy Nay, General Manager at Control Freaks in Hawaii. “Working with One Firefly on our marketing and with OneVision on service allows us to benefit from outside expertise and helps keep our team focused on what we do best. We are excited to see these two providers partner up, providing us with even more tools to make our brand really shine.”
The newly announced collaboration between One Firefly and OneVision represents a major step forward for the industry. By better integrating their services directly, the two companies provide their shared customers with a previously unmatched and improved customer experience.
“OneVision continues to focus on creating an outsized and unfair advantage for our partner integrators,” says Joseph Kolchinsky, CEO and founder of OneVision. “We want them to be the best, by a long shot, so that they thrive in this new world of consumer expectations around service. Given One Firefly’s standing as the industry’s foremost provider of marketing solutions, we see our partnership with them as an exciting step forward for our shared customers.”
“One Firefly’s mission is to provide the most innovative and effective marketing solutions for integrators so that we can help them grow,” says Ron Callis, CEO and founder of One Firefly. “Our partnership with OneVision enables us to improve our mutual customer’s consumer messaging and support experience to help them stand out from their competition.”
About One Firefly One Firefly, LLC is an award-winning marketing agency that caters to technology professionals in the custom integration, security and solar energy markets. One Firefly is headquartered in Davie, Florida with staff located throughout North America and has been operating since 2007. Learn more by visiting https://www.onefirefly.com
About OneVision OneVision Resources’ comprehensive platform empowers home technology professionals, giving them the services, processes, and technologies they need to provide round-the-clock support, avoid burnout, and build a more sustainable and profitable business. OneVision’s comprehensive service delivery model combines the latest in service technology with a world-class remote support team, allowing them to not only monitor, and manage their clients’ home environments seamlessly, but scale rapidly and profitably. OneVision and its growing network of partners support tens of thousands of homes across North America. For more information, visit www.onevisionresources.com.
To be held in Boston May 28 – May 30 of 2019, the 1NSIGHT Summit will unite forward-thinking integrators and experts in service to discover and share proven service strategies.
Boston, MA (January 24, 2019) OneVision Resources announces the 1NSIGHT Summit, a conference designed exclusively to help integrators find success with service. Featuring keynotes and workshops led by experts from across the world of customer service, the 1NSIGHT Summit will be the first industry event to finally give service the spotlight it deserves.
Attendees will unite in Boston, MA for two days of networking, sharing, and discovery. Topics will include service processes and best practices, leveraging technology to remove friction and enhance efficiency, and driving a culture of service. Attendees will leave with fresh strategies they can employ to create more satisfied clients, happier employees, create recurring revenue, and drive more profit to their bottom lines.
Finally Putting Service Front and Center
Traditionally, service strategies have taken a back seat at industry conferences, where new products and emerging technology trends consume the vast majority of their agendas. No one will disagree with the notion that service plays a critical role in shaping the client experience, yet the topic of service is still treated as a footnote if it is mentioned at all.
Not anymore. The 1NSIGHT Summit puts an end to this problem by finally gives service the spotlight it deserves. Service experts from across several different industries will share insights that attendees can leverage to create a winning service strategy. Topics will span several critical components of an effective service playbook including:
Service Technology: How to leverage the latest technological advances to streamline your service operations and enhance your client experience
Service Culture: How toestablish a culture-of-service which empowers and encourages your team to go above and beyond for your clients, every time.
Service Processes and Best Practices: How to design and implement processes which remove friction from the service process, improving satisfaction for employees and clients alike while driving growth to your bottom line.
“Having attended hundreds of industry events myself, I have seen first-hand how the topic of service is usually treated as an afterthought,” says Joseph Kolchinsky, OneVision’s CEO and Co-Organizer of the 1NSIGHT Summit. “The 1NSIGHT Summit will be the first-ever event designed solely to help integrators and service managers implement effective strategies designed to convert service from their biggest challenge into their biggest opportunity.”
“Our industry evolves rapidly and it’s not just the technology that is developing fast,” said Ted Haeger, Vice President of Education and Support at Control4, who will be keynoting the event. “The projects you do require keen technical acumen, from your team and from the vendors your team depends on. But you also need a service strategy—a plan for how to respond to current customers and keep them happy as you continue to add new customers. We at Control4 are delighted to be support 1NSIGHT as the first industry event helping integrators create modern service strategies.”
Lock In Your Spot Today
Integrators interested in attending the summit can lock in limited early-bird pricing now by visiting 1nsightsummit.com. A discounted room block is available at the Revere Hotel Boston Common, where the summit will be held. This discounted room rate can be locked in by calling 617-482-1800 and referencing the 1NSIGHT Summit.
“We are thrilled to attend this inaugural 1NSIGHT summit,” says Randy Schram, Owner of Smart Home Systems in Bozeman, MT. “We believe that service is the single most important part of our business and is by far the best way to differentiate ourselves from the competition. We are always looking for innovative ways to make our company more efficient, profitable and to make our service truly the best of the best.”
Visit 1nsightsummit.com to learn more and to lock in your spot at this groundbreaking event!
About OneVision Resources OneVision Resources’ comprehensive platform empowers home technology professionals, giving them the services, processes, and technologies they need to provide round-the-clock support, avoid burnout, and build a more sustainable and profitable business. OneVision’s comprehensive service delivery model combines the latest in service technology with a world-class remote support team, allowing them to not only monitor, and manage their clients’ home environments seamlessly, but scale rapidly and profitably. OneVision and its growing network of partners support tens of thousands of homes across North America.
Media Contact For interviews or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc. by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing katye@kmbcomm.com.
