D-Tools and AV-iQ expand relationship to further support system integrators

CONCORD, Calif., and MINNEAPOLIS—D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in data-driven system integration software, and AV-iQ, a premier comprehensive AV products database provider, have expanded their collaboration to the benefit of suppliers (manufacturers and distributors), and end-users.

Currently, through a direct integration, D-Tools software users and AV-iQ members are able to access this continuously growing library on-demand. The sharing of product details into D-Tools System Integrator preserves data integrity and enables integrators to streamline projects from initial client contract through on-going service.

To help expedite the data input process, suppliers can now simultaneously upload their product information to both the D-Tools and AV-iQ databases in one seamless process, delivering detailed, up-to-date product information and specifications. This gives low-voltage system integrators the ability to quickly gather product data for use in their client engagements, including accurate proposals and complete detailed system design drawings.

This offering will further help integration companies streamline business processes, improve operating efficiency, and boost bottom-line results while making the suppliers’ database management more streamlined. The new, improved integration provides the industry with the world's largest aggregated list of products to help streamline project workflows.

Benefits to System Integrators:

Fully integrated and streamlined assembly of proposals, system designs, and purchase orders

Direct connection to suppliers for access to real-time dealer-specific pricing through the D-Tools Product Library

Direct connection to suppliers for access to up-to-date product information (images, specifications, IOs, etc.) through the D-Tools Product Library, saving significant research time and expediting the system design process

A friction-free and highly efficient sales process – instant proposal and purchase order generation, e-sign capabilities, mobile payment processing

Benefits to AV-iQ and D-Tools Supplier Partners:

Provides partners' dealers with a superior proposal and ordering experience that promotes loyalty

Supports partners' initiatives to help their dealers "improve and expand their business"

Benefits from a single point of contact for product data management  

Achieves a larger reach with residential and commercial integrators 

Leverages a combined, robust, and extensive marketing platform 

Gets their products in the hands of more dealers  

Currently, AV-iQ and D-Tools have several shared member companies that can benefit greatly from this joint effort, including:

AVPro Global

Barco

Biamp

Christie Digital

Cleerline

COVID

Crestron

Draper

Epson

Kramer

Legrand (C2G, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Sanus, Vaddio, Wiremold)

Lowell Manufacturing

Peerless

Platinum Tools

Sharp

Sharp/NEC Display Solutions

Sony

ViewSonic

To learn more about AV-iQ go to www.av-iq.com or contact sales@av-iq.com.

Additional information and free trials of D-Tools Cloud and System Integrator solutions can be obtained by visiting www.d-tools.com.