Sep 10, 2021 12:38:39 PM
by:
Scott Morgan
Just because we are used to doing things a certain way, does not mean that is the only way, or that is the right way, or that is the best way, or that way won’t change. For decades the technology industry has led you to believe that an outright cash purchase was a reasonable way to pay for the solution. However, the landscape has changed. As a financial trailblazer and leader in the technology ... Read More
May 25, 2021 11:15:21 AM
by:
Jill Duran
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
Mar 2, 2021 4:32:38 PM
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
Feb 11, 2021 9:00:00 AM
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
Jan 5, 2021 5:00:00 AM
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Jill Duran
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
Jan 4, 2021 3:16:00 PM
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Paul Metzheiser
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
Oct 19, 2020 9:45:00 AM
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Jill Duran
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
Sep 18, 2020 3:46:49 PM
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Scott Morgan
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
Sep 7, 2020 10:11:00 AM
by:
Paul Metzheiser
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
Aug 5, 2020 1:41:31 PM
by:
Scott Morgan
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