October 1, 2009
Evolution Expands Operations to West Coast
Evolution Presentation Technologies announces the purchase of Duocom’s Vancouver Operation. This acquistion postions Evolution to service it’s clients from our office in Thunder Bay, Ontario, right across the west to Vancouver, B.C. Evolution now has offices in Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
Evolution Presentation Technologies and Duocom Canada are also pleased to announce that Evolution has been accepted as a member of Professional Systems Network International (PSNI). (www.psni.org) Professional Systems Network International is a premier network of audiovisual and broadcast communications systems integrators. Our independent industry leaders design, build, install and service AV and broadcast systems with attention to creativity, flexibility and advanced technology. Duocom was until now the only Canadian member of this prestigious organization, and with the addition of Evolution to the group, they together can provide unparalleled service and coverage from coast to coast in Canada and throughout the United States with 31 currents affiliates and over 60 locations. Like Duocom, Evolution Presentation Technologies has a long history (35+ years) of providing professional AV solutions, from Event Services to Integrated System design and installation to AV product sales and service.
Visit us at www.evolutionav.ca or www.duocom.ca for more information on our companies and the products and services we provide.
Contact: Duncan Pimlott , CTS, President Evolution Presentation Technologies 204-775-6662 dpimlott@evolutionav.ca
September 15, 2009
Evolution Presentation Technologies is pleased to announce membership with Professional Systems Network International (PSNI)
Founded in 1986, PSNI is a premier network of professional audiovisual and broadcast communications systems integrators. Our independent industry leaders—representing over 60 locations throughout the United States and Canada—design, build, install, and service AV and broadcast systems with attention to creativity, flexibility, and advanced technology. Affiliates are peer-reviewed annually for adherence to the PSNI Code of Ethics, Customer Bill of Rights and their support of the goals and ideals of PSNI.
PSNI affiliates are required to maintain industry certifications as defined by the PSNI Board of Directors. Affiliates are required to achieve InfoComm International’s Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP) status. This designation is based on the total number of Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certifications held as a percentage of client-centric employees per company. Continuing education credits are required by CTS holders to assure competency and to address the ever-changing AV and broadcast technologies.
In addition, PSNI affiliate Sales and Project Managers meet throughout the year to collaborate on strategic issues including industry best practices for national or international engagement projects.
For more information please visit www.psni.org
August 28, 2009
Evolution Presentation Technologies is pleased to announce Kim Hekl, Certified SMART Master Trainer, has been re-certified by SMART Technologies as a SMART Notebook 10 certified trainer. SMART Notebook collaborative learning software is an easy-to-use application that lets you add interactivity to classroom lessons through an array of powerful education tools and resources with SMART Interactive Products.
For more information on SMART Technologies please visit www.smarttech.com
January 16, 2009
Evolution Presentation Technologies is pleased to announce E – Tech Conference 2009. This annual event will be held in 5 cities across Western Canada.
E – Tech is a special event for our customers to see first hand the latest technology and audio visual solutions. This free event includes Professional Development Seminars and a Product Showcase second to none.
Watch for our online registration form coming very soon or please contact your Evolution representative for more information.
- Winnipeg – February 24, 2009
- Saskatoon – March 11th, 2009
- Regina – March 12, 2009
- Calgary – March 25, 2009
- Edmonton – March 27, 2009
December 15, 2008
Evolution Presentation Technologies has qualified as a 2009 InfoComm International Gold Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP) for the third consecutive year. This designation recognizes that 75 percent of the company sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification. InfoComm awards individual Certification to audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Technicians, engineers, designers, salespeople, customer service personnel, managers and executives are eligible to take the individual certification test.
“A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., InfoComm International’s executive director. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latest AV technologies and techniques.”
The company-level CAVSP Certification program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that 75% of the employees are InfoComm certified, the Gold CAVSP designation means that Evolution Presentation Technologies agreed to comply with 10 Standards of Excellence developed in collaboration with industry experts to emphasize the best practices of audiovisual businesses.
The Standards of Excellence are a guidepost for audiovisual companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality audiovisual solutions. They include the commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction with audiovisual solutions that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that audiovisual solutions providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that audiovisual professionals play as partners with IT specialists, architects, building managers and others.
October 1, 2008
Evolution Presentation Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nova Audio Visual Ltd. of Edmonton Alberta. Nova Audio Visual has been supplying schools, business, government and religious institutions with audio visual services, products and installations since 1980. The addition of Nova to the Evolution family will allow Evolution to now provide our educational, business, and government customers with an expanded line up of the worlds leadig AV technology, including Smart Technologies full line of products, including the SMARTBoard interactive white board. Nova’s educational customers will certainly benefit from this addition to their product offerings, as they can now turn to Evolution/Nova for all their classroom technology.
Steve Read, CEO of Evolution stated: “We are very pleased and proud to add Nova Audio Visual to our growing company. Nova is a very well established AV company with 28 years of experience, and they have a very loyal customer base who have come to expect the same kind of dedication to service excellence that Evolution has become known for in our offices in Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnpeg and Thunder Bay. Having an office in Edmonton makes a great deal of sense, and we feel very fortunate to have been able to acquire a company that has such a great reputation for quality work. Adding products to their line up such as Smart Technologies, NEC, Audio Enhancement, Crestron, etc. will only serve to improve their already stellar reputation.”
Former owners of Nova, Nancy Wright and Eric Schickle have agreed to stay on with Evolution and continue to operate the Edmonton branch, ensuring consistency and familiarity for our clients.
September 15, 2008
We are pleased to announce the launch of www.evolutionlearning.ca
This Web Site is specifically designed for Education Professionals and offers a wealth of information and resources.
Visitors to the site may download our latest catologue where you will find the world’s best classroom technology, as well as the resources and training necessary to bring your curriculum alive in the classroom.
The “News” page will keep you up to date on our latest announcements and you can also read the latest posts from James Tapankov, BPE/BEd – Lead Consultant for Evolution Learning Technologies.
Evolution Learning Technologies has been providing schools in Western Canada with audio visual equipment, advice and services since 1969. We have been a SMART Technologies dealer since 1995 and were one of the first AV dealers in Canada to recognize and embrace the power of interactive whiteboards in the classroom.
Evolution Learning Technologies was created by combining 3 long established and well-known AV providers into one Western Canadian focused, education specific organization. Nagels AV Services in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg AV Services in Manitoba, and Alberta’s Apex AV Rentals have combined their experience and expertise in the educational market to create this new company.
August 27, 2008
Calgary, Alberta – Evolution Presentation Technologies has qualified as an InfoComm International Gold Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP). This designation recognizes that 75 percent of the regional office’s sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification. InfoComm awards individual Certification to audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Technicians, engineers, designers, salespeople, customer service personnel, managers and executives are eligible to take the individual certification test. “A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., InfoComm International’s executive director. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latest AV technologies and techniques. ”The company-level CAVSP Certification program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that 75% of the regional office’s employees are InfoComm certified, the GoldCAVSP designation means that Evolution agreed to comply with 10 Standards of Excellence developed in collaboration with industry experts to emphasize the best practices of audiovisual businesses.The Standards of Excellence are a guidepost for audiovisual companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality audiovisual solutions. They include the commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction with audiovisual solutions that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that audiovisual solutions providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that audiovisual professionals play as partners with IT specialists, architects, building managers and others.
About InfoComm International InfoComm International is the industry leader in certification for AV communications professionals. InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work. The company-level CAVSP designation recognizes professionalism and expertise achieved through professional development, training, and continuously updated certification of employees.
July 29, 2008
Evolution Presentation Technologies is extremely pleased to announce that SMART Technologies, manufacturer of the world renowned SMART Board and other fine collaboration products and software, (www.smarttech.com) has authorized Evolution to sell their products in Alberta. Evolution has been the exclusive SMART Technologies dealer for years in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and now can also sell their products in Alberta, NWT, Nunavut and Ontario. “Having the ability to sell SMART Technologies products in Alberta has us very excited”, stated Steve Read, CEO of Evolution. “They are our largest vendor, and with our re-entry into the Alberta sales market, positions us very well to expand upon the great success we’ve had in Saskatchewan and Manitoba of delivering SMART Interactive Whiteboards and other products to classrooms and boardrooms. It also gives Alberta schools a choice in who they purchase their SMART products from, because up until now, that choice has been very limited.”
SMART Technologies is the Calgary based inventor and manufacturer of the SMART Board, an interactive white board that has created an entirely new product category in the boardroom and classroom collaboration tool market. SMART also manufactures a whole suite of products designed to improve group communications both in a local meetings as well as in multiple locations using the internet. Evolution provides SMART products, training, resources and install services.
July 21, 2008
Evolution Presentation Technologies is pleased to announce to all our customers and vendors that we have officially opened sales offices in Alberta. As many of you already know, we have been limited to Rental and Staging operations in Alberta for the last 5 years due to a non-compete agreement in place, which expired July 18th, 2008. In those 5 years, we acquired and merged Nagels AV Services in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg AV in Manitoba, and Thunderbay AV in Northern Ontario, and have been operating both sales and rentals in those provinces all along. During that time, we have been honing our system installations skills, processes and procedures and are ready to bring the same integrity, customer service skills and values that have made us so successful in other provinces to our sales efforts in Alberta.
Neil Zielke, Evolution’s Regional Sales Manager recently stated ” Our strong partnerships with leading edge vendors such as SMART Technologies, NEC, Crestron, and Extron will allow us to give the same kind of customer service to our Alberta clients as we have in the other provinces we serve. Our sales growth of over 300% in one year with SMART Technologies is an example of how well our customers are responding to our customer service model”.
Dwayne Krywulak, formerly of Rogers Wireless, has joined Evolution in our new Calgary sales office as our first Corporate Account Executive.
James Tapankov, BPE/BED, has also joined Evolution as our Alberta Learning Technologies Consultant. James will be focused on providing schools with classroom learning solutions, and with delivering an increased level of customer service and attention to rural schools and school boards.
Evolution Presentation Technologies is extremely excited about our re-entry into the Alberta Audio Visual sales market. We look forward to providing digital signage solutions, video conferencing systems, boardroom and classroom systems, SMART Technologies Interactive Whiteboard systems, as well as system control and presentation product sales to our Alberta clients.