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AVSI Is Now Conference Technologies, Inc

Through this acquisition you will see the same experienced staff with a new logo and broader support reach through Conference Technologies, Inc.

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Our Approach

AVSIGroup’s work is defined by the end-user experience and informed by constant focused training. Our client-focused approach produces superior systems, tailored to users’ exacting demands.

We live in an IP Based world. Our ICT services allow us to provide complete network infrastructure solutions and an end-to-end AV performance guarantee.

Your Team

Experience matters. We attract the finest professionals in the industry, and maintain a cohesive team to provide superior solutions to our clients. Our leadership is an all-star list of Houston's best and brightest technology architects.

Bill Rigsby CTS-D, CEO, has more than 20 years experience managing businesses that deliver high-technology solutions to business and government. As founding principal of a global electronic security firm, Bill directed hundreds of complex, technologically advanced video surveillance systems around the world. He opened and staffed thirteen offices in ten countries, helping create the corporate infrastructure to profitably deliver engineered solutions to some of the world's most demanding markets.

John Powell, CTS, COO, brings 30 years of experience to his role as AVSIGroup's President and COO. He has designed and directed implementation of advanced technology systems for more than 1000 complex, large-scale projects, and has an unparalleled ability to adapt new and emerging technologies to evolving user needs. John is highly regarded in the architectural technology community, a skilled collaborator with an established reputation for creativity and integrity.

David Blanco, CTS has 18+ years of experience delivering technology solutions, acquiring comprehensive knowledge specific to the industry. His insight ranges from every step in the accounting cycle to audio visual products and technology. He is a recent graduate from The University of Houston-Downtown College of Business (BBA, Accounting) as well as a Certified Technology Specialist, with a proficiency in business management that ensures effective internal controls and adherence to GAAP. His emphasis on both service quality and efficient administration have contributed to the productivity of AVSIGroup since its inception.

Neal Hosier, CTS, prior to joining J&S Audio Visual as an Operations Manager in 2001, was a Senior Project Manager with Fisk A/V Technologies. At AVSIGroup as Systems Designer, Neal leads our CAD team and ensures that all projects have proper facility plans and system flow diagrams. He plays a critical role in the engineering process and has done so for many of AVSIGroup’s largest and most high profile projects. Neal holds an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University, and is an InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) and a Tandberg Certified Technical Expert.

Steve Peters began his ICT career in 1981, starting an underground construction company burying CATV and phone cables in Houston. He has since held positions as a Service Technician, Technical Services Manager, Operations Manager, Executive Director, and an A/V integrations company business owner in Houston. Steve received an Associate’s degree in Business Management from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He has also completed OSHA-30, has a number of manufacturer certifications and is an InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I), and Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D).He also has a Certified Quality Designer (CQD) from the Association for Quality in Audio Visual Technology.

Kevin Westcott, CCDA, CCNA R&S, CTS-I, EAVA, DMC-D 4K, serves as AVSIGroup’s Director of Network Services. Kevin brings over 15 years’ experience in the evolution of Information Technology to AVSIGroup. He has served in a management capacity across many industries from small singular offices to multi-city enterprise networks. In recent years he has narrowed his specialization to network design and configuration with emphasis on the marriage of audio visual solutions within information technology infrastructure. Kevin currently holds Cisco’s Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certified Design Associate, Harman Certified Network AV Professional (Design and Commissioning), as well as Infocomm’s Certified Technology Specialist- Installation.

Daniel Vignola has been providing ICT solutions for ten years with extensive knowledge to meet the needs of today's workplace. Daniel's account management experience includes many Fortune 500 corporate accounts throughout the United States. Daniel graduated from State University of New York at New Paltz with a degree in Business Marketing and Communications. He also holds multiple ICT certifications within the industry. Daniel's passion is to evolve with his customers and improve the multimedia experience in their environment.

Brent Baxter is a native Houstonian, bringing over 15 years of corporate sales and new business development experience to AVSIGroup. As a respected member of the business community, Brent is responsible for developing strategic alliances within the architectural and design, general contractor, end user and commercial real estate communities. Playing a crucial role at AVSIGroup, Brent is heavily focused on maintaining his expertise in the ever-changing technology world.

Chris Laflin, CTS, is a technology expert with an extensive background in the low voltage industry. A graduate of the Bauer College of Business (BBA, Finance), he has served the technology field in many capacities, including Senior Account Management, VP of Sales and Marketing, and IT Services company co-founder (eNETsolutions, now Computex). Chris holds numerous industry certifications, including a Cisco Sales Expert and InfoComm CTS. He serves on the AVSIGroup team as an AV integration/collaboration resource, with an emphasis on unified communications and data cabling systems. His wide knowledge base and longstanding business relationships make him a valuable asset.

Arthur Ayers, CTS, has 20 years experience in Broadcast TV production, post production, installation and support. He has over 11 years in corporate, education A/V installation, service and on-site support. Over the last several years he has focused on the IP network side of business to support all aspects of audio visual integration with networked systems. Joining AVSIGroup in 2012, Arthur is responsible for unified communications, implementation and support. Arthur has CCNA Collaboration, CTS-I, and an Associate’s degree in Video Technology from Video Technical Institute, Long Beach Ca, 1986.

Clients

Architecture and Design

We enjoy longstanding relationships with global leaders in architecture and design, collaborating to help shape applied workplace technology. Our partners include Gensler, PDR Corp, Kirksey, HOK, and many more...

Energy

Houston is the Energy Capital of the World, and our client list features many of the most distinguished companies in the energy sector. Our work can be found worldwide for our Texas-based clients.

Higher Education

A tremendous array of colleges and universities can be found in Houston, and we are proud to have provided ICT solutions for learning spaces throughout the region.

Law

Law application requires some of the most demanding solutions we provide, and our client list features some of the most prestigious firms around.

Municipal

From airport terminals to courtrooms and city council chambers, we provide communications solutions for city facilities around Texas and beyond.

K-12 Education

AVSIGroup helps educators communicate in classrooms and common areas, delivering superior learning experiences to students and teachers alike.

Houses of Worship

AVSIGroup provides worship spaces in Southeast Texas with the tools and technology to craft informative, inspiring experiences.

Solutions

We offer a range of solutions for our clients which include: integrated technology into board rooms; conference and training centers; video and audio conferencing facilities; hospital and medical facilities; sports facilities; visualization labs; digital signage and dynamic displays; wayfinding systems; and commercial building commons.

Board Rooms, Conference Rooms & Training Centers

AVSIGroup provides turnkey design and integration of information communication technologies into spaces where decisions are made, and where information and ideas are transmitted. From single rooms to multiple-floor facilities and combine-and-divide rooms; we integrate technology into both, branded furniture and custom millwork (ie walls, boardroom tables). Our technologies include wired-, and wireless IT network presentation solutions, document sharing (digital projection/display of documents for participants in multiple locations), video-, and audio-conferencing; shades & blinds, ambient lighting control, sound masking (white noise) and acoustical review to maximize the effectiveness of collaboration technologies.

Video & Audio Conferencing
Hardware based-, as well as cloud-based video/audio conferencing technologies, virtual meeting rooms, and remote collaboration systems to meet your needs.

Telephony & Unified Communications

Turnkey design and integration of phone systems, and fully network-based, distributed collaboration solutions to meet the most stringent unified communications requirements.

Voice & Data Cabling Infrastructure

Network-based signal transport solutions are the arteries through which all collaboration and conferencing signals flow. ‘Voice & data cabling’ solutions can dramatically impact the overall performance of any AV-, or Unified Communications solution and should be designed and provisioned as an integral part of the solution.

Digital Signage
Dynamic display and wayfinding systems for corporate public spaces, schools, libraries, office buildings, medical facilities, airports, train and bus stations, banks, auto dealerships and other public venues, including network infrastructure; content playback and management; hardware recommendations and integration; display design and programming.

Shades/Blinds, Ambient Lighting Control and Sound Masking

Integrated control of ambient lighting in a collaboration space impacts the performance of the collaboration solution. Having the user control of all window coverings, specialized conference lighting solutions integrated with the control solution for all the low-voltage technologies in the space expedites the setup of optimum environmental conditions for successful collaboration.

News

APRIL 18, 2018

Conference Technologies, Inc., a communications technology solutions provider for AV/IT integration and live events, has acquired AVSIGroup, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

“The talent and expertise from AVSIGroup, as well as their client-focused approach, reflects our culture and values at CTI. The emphasis they have placed on educating their people, while building their strong reputation in architectural technology and design spaces, aligns with our goals in Texas and nationwide. We couldn’t be more excited,” said John Laughlin, President and CEO of Conference Technologies, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

AVSIGroup proudly announces that our work has received the 2017-18 Caudill Award for “projects exemplifying excellence in planning and design of learning environments”. A distinctive achievement in AV integration, our video wall for for Alvin ISD/Shadow Creek High School is fully integrated into the school’s IT network, allowing the wall’s content to be managed from a laptop anywhere in the building—or anywhere in the world. Seamless integration of information & communications technologies (ICT) for organizations of all kinds is what sets AVSIGroup apart.

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JANUARY 30, 2018

Digital Signage Magazine introduces AVSIGroup’s spectacular LED-wall installation for Franks Internat’l: ”A [premier] AV integration company that is on top of not just the technical trends ... but also business-side changes is AVSIGroup, based in Houston Texas.” Noting that “new display technologies call for smarter approaches”, the article outlines AVSIGroup’s collaboration with Premier Mounts to craft a complex, highly tailored solution for the global oilfield service firm while avoiding “custom” job costs and pitfalls. Calling the project “a primer for AV pros and end users”, the magazine outlines how AVSIGroup’s approach sets new standards for industry best practices from design through ICT/network configuration and flawless project completion.

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Contact

AVSIGroup

4464 W. 12th Street

Houston, Texas 77055

Tel: 713 290 8300

AVSI Is Now Conference Technologies, Inc

Our Approach

Your Team

Clients

Architecture and Design

We enjoy longstanding relationships with global leaders in architecture and design, collaborating to help shape applied workplace technology. Our partners include Gensler, PDR Corp, Kirksey, HOK, and many more...

Energy

Houston is the Energy Capital of the World, and our client list features many of the most distinguished companies in the energy sector. Our work can be found worldwide for our Texas-based clients.

Higher Education

A tremendous array of colleges and universities can be found in Houston, and we are proud to have provided ICT solutions for learning spaces throughout the region.

Law

Law application requires some of the most demanding solutions we provide, and our client list features some of the most prestigious firms around.

Municipal

From airport terminals to courtrooms and city council chambers, we provide communications solutions for city facilities around Texas and beyond.

K-12 Education

AVSIGroup helps educators communicate in classrooms and common areas, delivering superior learning experiences to students and teachers alike.

Houses of Worship

AVSIGroup provides worship spaces in Southeast Texas with the tools and technology to craft informative, inspiring experiences.

Solutions

News

Contact

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