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Invision will now be able to offer the Domotz remote access platform
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In line with its ongoing growth , B-Tech AV mounts has expanded its technical team with the appointment of Chris Hobson . Chris is wellknown in AV circles , with over 12 years ’ experience in professional AV mounting solutions . As technical consultant , Chris will be working with B-Tech ’ s distribution partners , key resellers , integrators , consultants and end users across B-Tech full customer portfolio . He will advise on best solutions from the broad B-Tech range , as well as being point of contact for bespoke mounting solutions that require a fast turnaround .
Following another successful year of sustained growth , Alltrade has kicked off 2017 with the appointment of Leevan Smith . Leevan brings over a dozen years ’ experience in developing sales of signal distribution equipment , with a CV that includes branch manager at Eurosat distribution and general manager at major Alltrade customer , Reading Aerials . Widely known across the industry , Leevan will initially be leveraging his expertise in Alltrade ’ s Brighton & Hove , Cardiff and Bournemouth Branch areas .
RTI , control and automation manufacturer for residential and commercial settings , has announced the appointment of W . Edward ( Ed ) McConaghay as the company ’ s chief executive officer ( CEO ).
Prior to joining RTI , Ed was an interim CEO and strategic advisor for technology companies through his consulting practice Key Indicators , Inc . for more than 22 years . In that role , he supported businesses ranging from start-ups to middle market companies , providing leadership and direction for business transitions , planning and implementing growth strategies and developing technology products .
Ed said : “ I ’ m very excited to join RTI , a true pioneer in control and automation systems , in a time of such phenomenal market growth . As a team , we will continue to focus on delivering exceptional products , unmatched dealer support and a gratifying customer experience to build on our leadership in the IoT and smart home / office space .”
Invision UK Partners With Domotz As Exclusive CI Distributor
Invision has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Domotz , remote system support specialist . Domotz expanded its capabilities in recent times with the acquisition of Fing , one of the most widely used network scanning Apps in the world .
David Meyerowitz , category manager from Invision UK , explained : “ Remote system access is vital for today ’ s Smart Home professional . The estimated cost per site visit is as much as £ 200 in lost revenue . Many problems can be solved remotely and at the very least Domotz can provide you with some insight as to the cause of the problem before you arrive . This allows you to maximise your time should a site visit be necessary . Domotz is an amazing tool regardless of which networking solution you support and takes away the complication of VPN or the security risks of Port Forwarding . The partnership with Luxul means much tighter integration and first release of advanced features .”
Domotz develops remote monitoring and tech support systems for integrators , IT professionals , hardware manufacturers and enterprises . Domotz ’ s Fing App , free network scanner for iOS and Android , has more than 15 million downloads and
7 million active users . Its remote tech support system , Domotz Pro , is used by thousands of integrators around the world . A quickly growing player in the smart home space , Domotz has established partnerships with ; Luxul , Crestron , Lutron , Dish , HD Anywhere and
AMX .
More Information : Invision UK + 44 ( 0 ) 1359 270280 , www . invisionuk . com
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