TAMCO Partner Highlight: Colortone Colortone was established in 1946. That’s correct, over 75 years ago. That’s impressive to come across companies with that kind of longevity anymore. The brand has done a phenomenal job making the right transitions at the right time to continue its legacy. In its infancy, Colortone sold photography accessories that migrated to technology like VHS and overhead ... Read More
Businesses and organizations should never use capital expense (CAPEX) funds to pay for their audio visual solution equipment like displays, cameras, speakers, mics, control panels, and related components, even if they have the cash to do so. Period. It may seem like a bold statement since customers have been exchanging cash for AV systems since the infancy of the industry. The truth is, when you ... Read More
by: Paul Metzheiser
When analyzing the right payment option to pay for an organization's technology solution there is more to consider than the lump sum price nowadays. Integrators are becoming more concerned with things like building recurring revenue, contractual customer loyalty, profitability, and customer lifetime value. Customers are more interested in the use of their technology opposed to the need for ... Read More
by: Jill Duran
TAMCO Partner Highlight: Danner's Security In business for 80 years, Danner’s Security is a fourth-generation and family-owned security company based in Pasadena, Texas. The company was started by retired Houston Police officer D.D. Danner, who signed his first security account with Walgreens Drug Stores. For $15 a day he provided on-site security guard services to the drug store. Over the years ... Read More
The coveted “recurring revenue”. It’s not a new concept, but after the year we had in 2020 it is something many businesses had wished they had more of. It is the system integrators who had taken the time to build their recurring revenue streams who were able to weather the pandemic storm a lot more gracefully than those without it. Knowing now just how fast things can change and the economy can ... Read More
One of my favorite quotes, even before the COVID chaos is, “adapt or die.” I love its jarring nature. Straight to the point! There is so much truth in those three words. Unfortunately, it’s exactly what most businesses and organizations are theoretically being faced with. Personally or professionally, the idea of becoming so comfortable with how things are that you stay in the same state and are ... Read More
The U.S. economy remains unsettled during COVID-19. While many businesses have reopened, a majority continue to operate in limited capacity, either due to reduced occupancy numbers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines, such as is the case for fitness facilities, restaurants and retailers, or because customers are not comfortable enough to fully return to their pre-COVID consumer habits. Read More
Businesses and organizations should never use capital expense (CAPEX) funds to pay for their security solution equipment like cameras, DVRs/NVRs, VMS, monitors, and related components, even if they have the cash to do so. Period. It may seem like a bold statement since customers have been exchanging cash for security systems since the infancy of the industry. The truth is, when you unpack the ... Read More
What is Technology as a Service? Technology as a Service (TaaS) is a method of acquisition for any of your technology solutions; AV, security, voice, video, data, IoT, etc. It is a way for you to make one monthly payment for all of your needed equipment and services. TaaS creates a solution that you can use or have access to, much like a subscription. Unlike the traditional methods of ... Read More
How do you build customer loyalty, especially when today’s financial climate makes winning new sales more difficult than ever? This is a serious issue integrators struggle with on a daily basis, particularly considering the time, effort, and resources necessary to establish a new customer. Read More
