AVM Authorised by Ofcom
18/06/11

AVM is the UK’s leading visual communications systems integrator. The company provides a complete range of video conferencing and audio visual services to the private and public sectors.

AVM recently gained Ofcom approval as a Provider of Electronic Communication Networks (PECN). As an official carrier, using its own dedicated interconnects that are specifically designed for video communications, AVM offers quality and reliability of service as well as steeply discounted ISDN rates.

Edward Cook, CEO of AVM, said, “We are pleased to have this accreditation, it means we can increase quality, reliability and support whilst decreasing costs to our clients by up to 60% when compared with telecommunications providers.”

AV Global Alliance Expands
18/05/11

The AV Global Alliance has expanded into Benelux and Hungary with the recent additions of Bis and StreamNet.

The Alliance is a partnership of leading audio visual and video conferencing systems integrators from different countries around the world, providing mutual support for their international clients.

AV Global Alliance partners operate in over 150 cities around the globe and have a combined turnover in excess of $3bn.  The Alliance offers unrivalled services to its multinational customers who know that a leading, specialist organisation will be able to design, install and maintain their audio visual and video conferencing systems almost anywhere in the world.

Sandy MacPherson (Chairman of AVM) said: “We are proud that Bis and StreamNet have joined the Alliance. The Alliance now operates in 30 countries around the world, further driving our global coverage for the supply of video conferencing services.”

AVM will continue to develop the AV Global Alliance by adding partners who are typically the market leaders in their own territories.

 

 

Matrix Display Systems Announces Name Change
18/05/11

Matrix Display Systems Ltd, a division of AVM, is pleased to announce that from 1st July 2011 it will be known as AVM Education Ltd.

Nearly three years ago Matrix Display Systems was acquired by AVM and has since been operating as the specialist education division of AVM. The new name is intended to show that it can draw upon the core skills and strengths of AVM, whilst still differentiating it as a prominent education specialist.

Polycom & VC-NET to host Unified Comms event
18/04/11

On 4th May 2011 Polycom, Inc. –a global leader in unified communications solutions, and VC-NET - the video conferencing, network and managed services specialist, are to host a Unified Communications Event at Aberdeen Football Club.

Speakers from Microsoft, Polycom and VC-NET will guide attendees through The Unified Communication (UC) story, considering why they should build a UC strategy, the main business and employee benefits, and illustrating this with case studies.

In August 2010, Polycom and Microsoft signed a multi-year pact to deliver unified communications (UC) technology to customers ranging from small businesses to larger companies.

The Aberdeen event kicks off at 10am, with complimentary lunch and drinks provided.

AVM Achieved the New Telepresence ATP Status from Cisco
01/04/11

AVM announced today that it has achieved the new TelePresence Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco.

This recognises AVM for meeting all program requirements necessary to earn the designation of Cisco TelePresence Video Advanced ATP Partner in the UK which was launched on 1st February 2011.

The new program gives selected partners access to an expanded portfolio of market leading Cisco TelePresence solutions including the full range of video communication solutions from the Cisco TelePresence Technology Group.

“To have met the rigorous requirements for this new ATP so soon after the program launch is an outstanding accomplishment for AVM and demonstrates its commitment, skills and expertise to design, implement and support the TelePresence solutions our customers need today.” said  Bernadette Wightman, Managing Director, Partner Organisation, Cisco UK and Ireland.

Cisco TelePresence solutions power a new way of working, where everyone, everywhere can be more productive through face-to-face collaboration. Cisco offers one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of telepresence services and solutions, advancing business communications and enabling a new way of working that puts people at the centre.

The Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Program is part of Cisco’s go-to-market strategy for emerging technologies. The program helps Cisco to define the knowledge, skills and services that channel partners need to successfully sell, deploy and support emerging technologies.