by KMB Communications | Sep 8, 2016 | Trade Show news
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OneVision Resources Shares Success Stories at CEDIA 2016
OneVision Resources debuts Integrator Service Desk at CEDIA 2016, participates in “Blueprint for Success” breakfast panel, and teaches insightful CEDIA training classes, showcasing how home technologists can pivot to a service-oriented business model for enhanced success
Boston, MA & Dallas, TX (Sept. 8, 2016) — OneVision Resources, a leading provider of smart home technology and IT support services, announces the launch of its new offering, Integrator Service Desk, participation in the Blueprint For Success panel session and breakfast, and providing multiple training opportunities for home technologists at CEDIA 2016, to be held September 13 – 17 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
CEDIA Booth #5712: The Technologist’s Internet of Things Dallas Destination
The OneVision team makes its CEDIA debut in a booth co-hosted with their friends Ihiji, the leading provider of remote technology management solutions for the integration market since 2009. Ihiji provides solutions for home technologists, including Ihiji Invision remote network monitoring and management software and Ihiji ServiceManager, the cloud-based solution that streamlines the management of service plans.
Within the booth, the OneVision team will meet with potential partners to discuss how to build recurring monthly revenue by pivoting to a service-oriented business model, based on OneVision’s experience doing exactly that. OneVision’s position in booth #5712 with Ihiji gives the company the opportunity to showcase some of the tools that enables the Integrator Service Desk concept, based on OneVision’s proprietary Instant Triage© process, to perform so well.
OneVision Founder and CEO Joseph Kolchinsky says, “Our business is based on three principles: Respond instantly, be available 24/7, and keep things simple. By combining the art of triage—documenting the symptoms of any given service request, asking the right questions to diagnose the problem, and assessing the urgency of the situation—with the science of troubleshooting to provide a quick fix or workaround, OneVision helps technologists create incredible technology experiences for their clients. We’re excited to continue growing our partnership base in order to provide a nationwide network of the best home technology professionals in the industry.”
OneVision and Friends Host Blueprint For Success Breakfast Panel Session
As today’s home technologists battle increasing costs and decaying profit margins, a migration to a service-centric business model positions a custom installation firm to generate recurring monthly revenue through today’s technology. OneVision Resources joins D-Tools, Ihiji, Supply Stream, and Slateplan to present a free breakfast and discussion panel, moderated by CE Pro Editor-in-Chief Jason Knott, during CEDIA 2016 to explore how this can best be accomplished.
The session “Blueprint for Success: Former Systems Integrators Collaborate to Simplify Your World” will take place in Ballroom C at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 8 AM. During the discussion, OneVision’s Kolchinsky, along with Randy Stearns of D-Tools, Stuart Rench of Ihiji, and others, will announce the details of a collaborative plan to create a seamless and effective blueprint for success for home technology professionals. As a group, they are working together to make it easier for home technologists to transition to a service-based business model that emphasizes recurring revenue. Attendance is free, breakfast is included, and registration is not required.
OneVision Resources Presents CEDIA Training Classes
Kolchinsky, along with OneVision Director of Technology Service David Williams, will, additionally, lead two separate classes at CEDIA focused on service teams and building recurring monthly revenue. Kolchinsky’s course, “Service Plans Are Easier Than You Think” will take place on Friday, September 16 at 12:00 pm and will focus on how to structure service plans for easier sales and enhanced profitability —while keeping clients happy at the same time. The course will help home technologists evaluate their business from a service perspective in order to thrive in this new economy. Integrators and technologists who use this proven method can successfully show customers the value, benefits, and cost-savings of a service plan, while reducing truck rolls and improving profitability.
In the second course, “How to Build a Successful Service Team,” held Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 am, David Williams and Joseph Kolchinsky describe the difference between managing a projected-oriented team and a service-oriented team for home technologists looking to pivot their business model toward service and build recurring revenue. Attendees will learn how to structure a service team, organize service requests, manage client expectations and build a proper service culture for sustainable success.
Register online for these classes now and stop by booth #5712 for a meeting with the OneVision Resources team.
“We invite top home technologists interested in joining the service movement to join us for the panel session and breakfast, attend one of our classes, or stop by Booth 5712 to learn more,” concludes Kolchinsky.
For interviews, editorial appointments, or media tours during events, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc. by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing kayte@kmbcomm.com.
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About OneVision Resources
OneVision Resources creates incredible technology experiences. The company partners with home technology professionals with existing client relationships and provides a turn-key service desk focused on providing high-quality support to their clients. The company’s Instant Triage service ensures successful post-purchase interactions by providing always available, emotionally intelligent, and knowledgeable support. In addition, the company drives growth in recurring revenue by marketing, selling, and managing service plans on behalf of its partners. For more information, visit www.onevisionresources.com.
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by KMB Communications | Aug 29, 2016 | Trade Show news
Former System Integrators Collaborate to Simplify Your World
Industry leaders present the “Blueprint for Success” breakfast and panel discussion during CEDIA, sharing ideas for home technologists to drastically improve operating efficiencies and generate recurring revenue through service plans
Dallas, TX – August 31, 2016 — Executives from D-Tools (Booth #2512), Ihiji (Booth #5712), OneVision Resources (Booth #5712), Portal by SupplyStream (Booth #1312) and Slateplan (Booth #3016), will participate in a free-of-charge panel discussion and breakfast, moderated by CE Pro Editor-in-Chief Jason Knott, during CEDIA 2016.
The session, “Blueprint for Success: Former Systems Integrators Collaborate to Simplify Your World” takes place in Ballroom C at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 8 AM.
The Tools to Battle Today’s Business Challenges
Systems integration is a tough business, with home technologists battling increasing costs and decaying profit margins, as the industry transitions to a service-centric business model with customers demanding more from their technology experience than ever before. To that end, a number of software tools, products, and services have been brought to market—many by former custom integrators who understand the pain of trying to make a profit from product sales, and the design and installation of systems—to help home technologists streamline business processes. Today’s technology can help with the following and more:
- expedite getting contracts signed
- improve the efficiency and precision with which projects are executed
- streamline the process of servicing clients
But technologists may still struggle with which tools to use, and how to integrate them–both with each other and into their business—for maximum benefits. Thursday’s unprecedented breakfast event, a unique collaboration between home technology professionals-turned-service providers and software developers, gives CEDIA attendees the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and brainstorm ideas.
Industry Leaders Collaborate to Offer Solutions
Randy Stearns of D-Tools, the worldwide leader in system integration software; Stuart Rench of Ihiji, the leading provider of remote technology management solutions for the integration market since 2009; Joey Kolchinsky of OneVision Resources, a turn-key smart-home service desk and RMR-generation platform; Scott Marchand of Slateplan, provider of modern software for home technology sales professionals, and Kirk Chisholm of Portal by SupplyStream, will discuss why they have transitioned from being custom integrators to service and technology providers for the custom electronics industry.
“As a former systems integrator who, like so many, struggled with multiple software solutions and data that was continually out of sync, I set out on a mission to streamline data flow and the resulting business processes for system integrators worldwide. In order to accomplish this objective, D-Tools has developed an API and integration plan that at long last makes it possible for integrators to select and adopt the various tools that best suit the needs of their business,” says D-Tools CEO Randy Stearns, one of five participants on the panel.
Announcing a Seamless and Effective “Blueprint for Success”
At the breakfast, these prestigious companies will also announce the details of their collaborative plans to create a seamless and effective blueprint for success for home technology professionals. As a group, they are working together to help home technologists improve business processes and service for greater efficiency and profitability.
“Many of us have been integrators in our past lives, and we understand many of the pain points in the life cycle of a project, including sales, design, engineering, project management, procurement, installation and ongoing support. We’ve each developed unique, specialized solutions to address and solve specific pain points. But we want to go one step farther by making sure that these solutions work well together—we want dealers to enjoy a simple and consistent experience as they move from one solution to the next,” says Scott Marchand of Slateplan.
“With the modern integrator’s business growing in complexity across the project lifecycle it’s more important than ever that software and service providers work together to create a more streamlined workflow,” adds panel participant Joseph Kolchinsky, Founder and CEO of OneVision Resources. “The best platform experience will come from collaboration between providers.”
“We are happy to be part of a group of forward-thinkers that all recognize the need to collaborate on solutions, processes, and education to help our mutual dealer bases be more successful executing the daily operations of their business,” says Ihiji co-founder and CEO Stuart Rench. “This collaboration will benefit the entire project lifecycle from initial consultation through the long-term service relationship.”
“Dealers in the AV industry will benefit immensely as they will be able to more easily implement specialized software and scale up as they grow with seamless integrations,” says Kirk Chisholm of Portal by SupplyStream. “I’m proud to be a part of a group that understands and supports the methodology of using specialization to solve highly specific use-cases through software APIs and then leveraging other services to solve the rest,” he concludes.
The breakfast and panel is free to CEDIA attendees and no registration is required. To learn more, visit the CEDIA Special Event page for this panel here: Blueprint for Success: Former System Integrators Collaborate to Simplify Your World.
Media interviews with Randy Stearns (D-Tools), Stuart Rench (Ihiji) or Joseph Kolchinsky (OneVision Resources) can be arranged through Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc., by emailing katye@kmbcomm.com, phoning +1 (425) 328-8640 (mobile), or by Direct Message (Twitter) to @KatyeMcGregor. Media Interviews with Scott Marchand (Slateplan) can be arranged through Jason Wright by emailing jason@slateplan.com or by phoning +1 (415) 272-6842 (mobile) and with Kirk Chisholm by emailing kirk@portal.io.
About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, 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 5,000 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
About Ihiji
Ihjii (eye-hee-jee) provides cloud-based SaaS solutions that empower systems integrators and technology professionals to cost-effectively deliver remote network management services to their clients. These solutions not only allow for efficient management of the network and devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT) inside the modern home and office, they also enable resellers to create a recurring revenue stream for their business by reducing or eliminating unnecessary site visits. In fact, resellers utilizing Ihiji SaaS solutions benefit from improved network performance and uptime, along with fewer service and support concerns. An award-winning global SaaS solutions provider, Ihiji is based in Austin, Texas and is privately held. To learn more, visit www.ihiji.com and follow Ihiji on Twitter. If it has an IP… Ihiji.
About OneVision Resources
As former integrators with years of experience in smart home design, integration, and service, OneVision Resources provides high quality, quick-response, white-label monitoring and end-user support for smart home installers nationwide. With a dedicated team of emotionally-intelligent and technically-skilled representatives standing by to offer Instant Triage for smart-home owners, OneVision follows up with white-label marketing and sales of service plans to generate recurring monthly revenue. For more information, visit www.onevisionresources.com.
About Portal
Portal is a web-based, industry-specific product catalog that allows dealers to find product information and make wholesale purchases from all of their suppliers in one place. Portal collects and organizes product data — including pricing, availability, specifications, videos, and more — by industry and category, then presents it in a comprehensive yet intuitive web catalog, making it easier for resellers to find what they need, build accurate proposals, and purchase products from their suppliers. www.portal.io
About Slateplan
Slateplan is a cloud-based software solution provider based in San Francisco, CA. Slateplan’s intuitive software, created for home technology sales professionals, helps them collaborate with customers and quickly define project scope and budget. Slateplan accelerates the sales process, promotes client engagement and eliminates pre-sales engineering hours. For more information visit http://www.slateplan.com/
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by KMB Communications | Mar 30, 2016 | KMB Communications
OneVision Resources, Multimedia Resource Group, and Datasat Digital Entertainment sign KMB for PR & Communications Strategy.
It’s been a busy first quarter for KMB Communications. Truth be told, it feels like we haven’t stopped since CEDIA 2015, when we first began building the relationships that resulted in signing three new clients for 2016, with several others in the works.
(Shameless self-promotion: The KMB team is busy, but we’re continuing to strategically grow, work even more efficiently, and add services to accommodate our expanding client list. If you’re interested in seeing how a strategic PR and communications plan can help your company, reach out today.)
We’re going to be honest.
This post is hard to write. As public relations professionals, we’re very used to touting our clients’ vast accomplishments. But talking about ourselves? We don’t find that quite as easy. So, instead, we’re going to do what we do best and talk about our clients, why they are such a good fit for the KMB family and most importantly, how they can help members of the press with news leads, interesting perspectives on timely topics, and observations on industry trends.
OneVision Resources
Talk about starting big. Our first placement for Boston, Massachusetts-based OneVision Resources is a cover story in the April 2016 issue of CE Pro Magazine. A huge thank you goes to editor-in-chief Jason Knott for his care, attention and great reporting on 
this piece!
OneVision is, perhaps, one of our most unique clients to date, and one of our first forays out of the manufacturing side. A former custom integrator that pivoted its business model to focus on providing service in a white-label capacity to other home technology professionals, getting the story out about OVR required careful consideration, hours of phone calls, and endless drafts of copy. We want to make sure the OVR mission, vision, and service offerings are crystal clear to those in the industry. We see how so many integrators could benefit from it because we’ve worked with Ihiji in this space for seven years.
With his background as an integrator and his entrepreneurial business sense, OneVision Founder Joey Kolchinsky provides a unique perspective on a number of technology topics, from smart home integration to earning recurring monthly revenue through service contracts. We’re sure the industry will be hearing more from Joey in a variety of outlets in the months to come.
Datasat Digital Entertainment
A leader in the field of professional cinema technology (much like long-time client Stewart Filmscreen), Datasat Digital Entertainment is planning strategic growth in the high-end, luxury custom electronics field. The company’s RS20i recently received rave reviews in Secrets of Home Theater and Hifi, and Datasat called on KMB Communications to help keep the buzz alive, while elevating the brand’s profile as a leader in luxury home electronics.
Datasat is often teamed with Stewart Filmscreen technology and Torus Power toroidal isolation transformers in ultra-high-end home theaters. The synergy between the brands, along with KMB’s connections in that arena, made Datasat a logical fit within the KMB family. We look forward to sharing their new product news, dealer case studies, and more as we continue to build a digital dialogue around the brand and elevate and amplify their messaging in print, on the Web, and through social channels.
Multimedia Resource Group
Speaking of synergy between brands, we recently signed Torus Power, Datasat and Stewart Filmscreen dealer Multimedia Resource Group. Based in Chappaqua, NY, this luxury home theater designer, installer, and custom integrator has many exciting stories to share with KMB’s audience, end-users, and the AV world at large.
KMB Communications is excited and proud to assist Multimedia Resource Group owner David Kepke with his public relations and end-user facing inbound marketing strategy and content creation efforts. The addition of both David and OneVision’s Kolchinsky to our client list helps us provide even more diverse resources to the media.
If you’re looking for a source to discuss trends in home theater and smart home design, or a veteran integrator’s perspective on the industry, David is ready, willing, and able to assist as a subject matter expert.
How Can We Help You?
KMB’s role as a publicist is two-fold: to elevate and amplify our clients’ messaging and to act as a resource for the media. By expanding our client base, we are better equipped to assist in this regard, with a wide range of personalities, and perspectives to reflect on AV industry trends. Stay tuned, as there’s more to come, as well.
Would you like to hear more about our new clients, or perhaps join the ever-growing KMB family? Reach out here.
