Conference Technologies Solutions
- 1. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CREATING A VISION FOR TECHNOLOGY
- 2. For more than twenty years, Conference Technologies, Inc.® has been bringing cutting edge, technologically advanced audio visual support and solutions to our clients and audiences. Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, we have since expanded into operating ten offices in nine U.S. states. Our expansion has increased our capability to support projects for clients throughout North America and the world. Conference Technologies, Inc.® is an audio visual systems integrator that offers tailor-made solutions using the best suitable products to meet your particular requirements and budget. Our service technicians and sales team constantly keep up to date with the latest in market trends and changes in technology. We are here to assist you in understanding all of the opportunities that AV can provide. Conference Technologies, Inc.® is: Diamond-level Audio Visual Solutions Provider (AVSP), the highest level of certification designated by InfoComm International. Member firms can achieve this level only when 50% of their technical and customer service staff achieve status of Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or higher, and when they pledge to follow the AVSP Standard of Excellence. Member of the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and a participant in NSCA University, which offers courses on project management, business, sales, system design and technology. User of the NSCA best practices manual, Essentials of Systems Integration. Member and continuing education provider for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), which works to further the professionalism and certification of architects, engineers and other related design professionals. Member and continuing education provider for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), which works to advance the value of interior design, its leaders and its practitioners. Member of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the largest and most recognized association for professional facility managers. Member of Meeting Planners International, which provides educational and networking opportunities for the meeting and events industry. 1 Who We Are We are your source for audio visual support and solutions M E M B E R
- 3. About Who We Are...................................................................................................................................1 Markets and Applications Corporate.......................................................................................................................................4 Education.......................................................................................................................................4 Government and Military..................................................................................................................4 Healthcare......................................................................................................................................5 House of Worship...........................................................................................................................5 Hospitality and Entertainment............................................................................................................8 Stadiums and Arenas.......................................................................................................................8 Services Consulting......................................................................................................................................9 System Design and Engineering.......................................................................................................9 Acoustic Design and Analysis..........................................................................................................9 Procurement and Administrative Support........................................................................................12 Installation and Integration..............................................................................................................12 Programming................................................................................................................................12 User Training.................................................................................................................................13 Post Installation Service and Support..............................................................................................13 Video Conferencing Support..........................................................................................................13 Rental and Staging........................................................................................................................16 Locations.....................................................................................................................................17 2 Table of Contents
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- 5. 4 CORPORATE In today’s corporate climate, effective communication is essential. Conference Technologies, Inc.® provides custom presentation, training, messaging and conferencing solutions that will help you to meet your business goals. Our certified industry professionals will accommodate your business culture and architectural vision, bringing your ideas to life with superb sound and video. We design and build: • Executive Briefing Centers • Training Facilities • Video and Audio Distribution Systems • Conferencing Spaces and Multi-purpose Conference Spaces • Network Operations and Call Centers • Lobbies and Corridors • Fitness Centers • Executive Offices • Cafeterias • Kiosks GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY Local and national government, police, fire and military operations all depend on instant and accurate information. When there is no room for error or downtime, you can depend on us to provide exceptional AV solutions. We can help with your presentation, training, public information, command and control needs in: • Secure Video Conferencing Centers • Public Meeting Areas • Briefing Rooms • Training Facilities • Command and Control Centers • Auditoriums • Emergency Operation Centers • Digital Signage • Courtrooms EDUCATION We design and install video and audio systems tailored to the unique requirements of any educational facility. We can help you with individual multimedia systems, build or upgrade a campus or multi-campus AV network. Ask about the technologies we use in today’s classrooms such as distance learning and webcasting, video and audio conferencing, classroom control systems, remote asset management, help desk systems, projection and large screen displays, sound reinforcement, interactive whiteboards, room acoustics, noise control and digital signage. We can provide the technology you need for: • Classrooms • Theaters • Lecture Halls • Cafeterias • Gymnasiums • Information Kiosks • Student Unions • Distance Learning Rooms Markets and Applications
- 6. 5 HEALTHCARE We understand the need for and requirements of specialized audio visual systems in medical settings. We can help you design and install systems for video and voice communications, remote consultation and diagnosis, interactive training and more traditional classroom or meeting audio visual. Our designs meet all federal and state standards for medical centers, and we are experienced with the higher safety and electronic emissions requirements of hospital environments. We design and build systems for: • Operating Rooms • Video and Audio Conferencing Rooms • Surgical Suites • Lobbies and Corridors • Monitoring Centers • Waiting Rooms • Training Facilities • Conference Rooms • Distant Consultation HOUSE OF WORSHIP Clear sound and effective visuals are crucial in today’s worship services and religious education. Conference Technologies, Inc.® can help you leverage your technology to better serve God and your community. Our team of engineers is highly experienced with live sound and video, as well as specialized computer software designed for weekly services. Our consultants can help you with sound reinforcement, projection systems, large format displays, electronic hymnals, worship presentation packages, lighting and dimming systems, cameras and camera controls, room and environmental acoustics, noise and vibration control, video and audio conferencing, classroom AV and digital signage. We routinely work in: • Sanctuaries • Gymnasiums • Auditoriums • Cry Rooms • Multi-media Rooms • Satellite Campuses • Broadcast Studios Markets and Applications
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- 9. 8 HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT Video and sound can add a great deal of excitement to retail, hotel and entertainment environments. Our engineers and consultants are well versed in the design and engineering of digital signage solutions, video walls, interactive kiosks, video over IP networks and background music systems. We can include the latest remote diagnostics, monitoring and service to keep your new system working smoothly. Get our design consultants involved in the early design stages to help maximize your investment. We integrate audio visual and network technology for: • Hotels and Resorts • Bars and Nightclubs • Spas • Concert Venues • Casinos • Theaters • Race Tracks • Theme Parks • Restaurants • Museums and Exhibits STADIUMS AND ARENAS Sports and music fans expect the best sound and video when they go out to a game or concert. Conference Technologies, Inc.® installs and commissions dynamic large-scale audio systems, distributed video and vibrant digital signage that will excite the crowds at any event. We offer the best in audio, video and automation technology, building systems that are easy to navigate and seamlessly wired to give you control at a single touch. We have years of experience in: • Professional Sports Facilities • Venue and Team Stores • University and College Centers • Concession Spaces • Stadium Clubs and Suites Markets and Applications
- 10. 9 Our Services CONSULTING The first step in any audio visual systems project is a thorough analysis of your needs. Our experienced and certified staff will listen, question, evaluate and discuss the limitless options we can offer you. A comprehensive breakdown of your project’s requirements is vital in properly designing the technical, logistical and budgetary parameters involved in your project. ACOUSTIC DESIGN AND ANALYSIS Great sound is a missing element in too many presentation rooms. Amphitheaters, concert halls, auditoriums and theaters are among the venues our acoustical design staff have worked with. We will use the latest software systems to build a computer model of your room and use it to optimize acoustical treatments and loudspeaker placement, helping us choose amplifiers, digital signal processors and other components. We also offer acoustical field testing, sound dampening, mechanical noise control, noise and vibration measurement and monitoring, and environmental noise control and analysis. SYSTEM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Our design engineers have extensive experience in the field with building, installing and using audio visual systems. Nearly all of our engineers hold CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D certification from InfoComm International, earned through a combination of classroom and on the job experience. They also have the expertise in computer-aided design, project management and a wide range of audio and video systems. We deliver complete solutions with our approach to design-build. Our clients experience cost saving benefits, reduce total project time and increase quality due to our effective approach to project management.
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- 13. 12 Our Services PROCUREMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Conference Technologies, Inc.® offers one of the most experienced procurement teams in the audio visual industry. Need a piece of portable gear? An unusual component for a conference room? We can help you to identify the best solution and supply it at a reasonable cost. Our certified staff will also follow up to assist with installing the solution, to provide training, or to assist you in taking full advantage of our service agreements that help maintain your equipment throughout its life cycle. PROGRAMMING Today’s audio visual systems require the most knowledgeable and experienced programmers to set them up properly. Our programmers are factory trained in: • AMX and Crestron control systems • Biamp and other audio processors • LifeSize, Tandberg and Polycom video conferencing codecs • Extron switchers • Other digital media systems We are large enough to have our own in-house programmers, ensuring consistent interface design and after-sale support for our clients. INSTALLATION AND INTEGRATION Conference Technologies, Inc.® has a highly skilled sales and installation team experienced in installing, commissioning and servicing multimedia systems. More than 85% of our staff has CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D certification, ensuring their knowledge and professionalism.
- 14. 13 Our Services USER TRAINING An important aspect of any Conference Technologies, Inc.® installation is a customized training program, held on your site to make sure that those using your new audio visual system will understand its operations and controls. Our certified trainers can teach your people one- on-one or meet with them in groups. Benefits of our training services include maximizing product performance as well as protecting your system’s reliability and useful life. VIDEO CONFERENCING SUPPORT Advances in resolution and connectivity have made a tremendous difference in the usefulness of video conferencing systems. To take full advantage of these changes, you need a supplier who has special expertise with audio visual and network technologies and who is willing to cater to the unique requirements of users. With connections to more than 10,000 professional conference rooms around the world, we can get you connected virtually anywhere. Our dedicated customer service team will arrange every detail of your video conferencing event. You or your company will be globally accessible, economically efficient and unforgettable by taking advantage of our technology. POST INSTALLATION SERVICE & SUPPORT Shouldyoueverhaveaproblemwithyoursystem, you should know that Conference Technologies, Inc.® is an authorized service provider for virtually all of the leading manufacturers of audio visual related products, capable of servicing any existing system. We also offer service agreements with unusually flexible terms. For example, you can purchase an agreement covering any possible problem with a new or existing system, or opt for a less costly, labor-only agreement. We even offer blocks of hours of technicians’ time, usable as you wish for maintenance, repairs, new installations, or even to cover staff for sick or vacation time.
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- 17. Additional Services VIDEO CONFERENCING • High quality public video conferencing suites • IP and ISDN capabilities • High Definition conferencing • Multi-point calls • Telepresence suites • Webcasting • Off-site equipment rentals • Laptop connections • Additional audio visual peripherals Support services • New high definition bridge • IP to ISDN gateway • Fully trained, on-site technical and customer support Need to hold a meeting with several participants? Give us a call for more availability and details. Event SERVICES No matter the size or scope of your event, Conference Technologies, Inc.® will be there with you every step of the way. Our ten offices offer coast-to-coast service, and our high-end inventory of equipment and expert staff make us one of the best in the field of event production. Webcasting • Staging services: camera, sound, lighting and projection • Pre and post video production services • Hosting • Web design and web support • Registration services including pay-per-view • On-demand or live webcasting Litigation Support • Projection and sound systems • Image annotation • Evidence digitization/database • Video depositions RENTAL AND EVENT SERVICES At Conference Technologies, Inc.® we understand that sometimes purchasing equipment is not always the right solution for you. That’s why we have one of the nation’s largest inventories of audio visual equipment available for rent, and we support it with a large, experienced technical and engineering staff. Our team travels coast to coast and even internationally, staging events and meetings that range in scope from simple to complex. There are countless ways that audio visual equipment can enhance the quality of any meeting, presentation or event. From conference rooms to expo halls, Conference Technologies, Inc.® has the technology and gear that you need. We are known for: Video Conferencing • Portable system setup and operation • Bridging services • Firewall transversal • Member of all major room and rental networks - arrange on worldwide basis 16
- 18. 17 HEADQUARTERS 11653 Adie Road Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Office: 314.993.1400 MEMPHIS 5425 East Raines Road, Suite 2 Memphis, TN 38115 Office: 901.360.8332 OMAHA 11205 South 150th Street, Suite 500 Omaha, NE 68138 Office: 402.593.6750 PEORIA 512 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611 Office: 309.698.8150 SAN JOSE San Jose, CA Office: 800.743.6051 OVERLAND PARK 8900 Nieman Road Overland Park, KS 66214 Office: 913.894.2500 DECATUR 2121 South Imboden Court, Suite 1321 Decatur, IL 62521 Office: 217.428.1074 WICHITA 248 North Cleveland Avenue Wichita, KS 67214 Office: 316.651.0119 LITTLE ROCK 1419 Westpark Drive, Suite B Little Rock, AR 72204 Office: 501.375.2800 BROOKINGS Brookings, SD Office: 605.692.2666 Locations Covering the entire nation from our ten design, installation and service facilities
- 20. www.conferencetech.com 1.800.743.6051 Conference Technologies, Inc.® specializes in audio visual systems integration. We consult, design, and engineer the most advanced conference, presentation, and training facilities across the United States. If you’re interested in learning more about our services or how we might be able to assist with your audio visual needs, please give us a call or visit our website.