USAV Announces 2022 Sponsorships

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – March 30, 2022 – USAV, a division of PSA, today announced its lineup of sponsors for 2022, made up of 22 USAV Preferred Manufacturing Partners (PMPs) and Preferred Service Providers (PSPs). This year includes 4 new sponsors (Avocor, Huddly, Sony & Digital Labor Solutions) as well as 18 returning sponsors increasing their sponsorship level.

Watch Chris Salazar-Mangrum, vice president of technology partners, announce the lineup of USAV 2022 Sponsorships. For more information about USAV or any of its partners, visit: https://www.usavgroup.net/.

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About USAV

USAV is a division of PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators globally. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations. USAV bonds pro audio-visual affiliates together as an elite industry team. With integrator members throughout the world, partnerships with top pro AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage USAV provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. USAV integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of pro AV specialists and personal relationships with local AV experts. For more information, visit www.usavgroup.net.

USAV Contact:
Candice Aragon
Vice President of Marketing and Events, PSA Network
Office: 303-450-3467
caragon@psasecurity.com

USAV Expands Buying Program with New Technology Partners

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – March 23, 2022 – USAV, a division of PSA, today announced the addition of four new technology partners to its buying program. Products and services from Avocor, Digital Labor Solutions (DLS), Huddly and Sony are now available to USAV members through the members’ buying program.

“Partnerships are the cornerstone of USAV and we are kicking 2022 off with some exciting new ones,” said Patrick Whipkey, vice president of USAV. “We are always listening to our members and keeping a close eye on what products and services they need to stay relevant and thrive. The spaces that our members are designing are changing rapidly and now more than ever these spaces need to focus on hybrid functionality, collaboration and efficiency. The benefits that Avocor, DLS, Huddly and Sony bring to our members check those boxes.”

Headquartered in Oregon, US, Avocor is a global leader in creating collaboration solutions that enable people to come together easily, in-person or remotely, efficiently and effectively. Avocor creates interactive solutions and software platforms that can stimulate creativity, engagement and teamwork.

DLS is a professional resource provider of installation, rack build, staging, programming, configuration, commissioning, drafting and logistics for the low voltage, security and audio-visual trade. DLS is a member of AVIXA and many of its team members are CTS (Certified Technology Specialists) holders and OSHA-trained.

Founded in Oslo, Norway, in 2013, Huddly combines hardware, software and AI to create intelligent cameras for everyone who uses video to collaborate. Huddly brings artificial intelligence into the meeting room with compact, wide-angle USB conference cameras that deliver a high-quality video conferencing experience, straight out of the box and on any platform.

Sony's professional group offers A/V, presentation and display products and solutions, including projectors, displays, remote cameras, video analytics and microphones for diverse needs that are developed using customer feedback to solve specific challenges and exceed requirements. With flexible sizes, accommodating price points and various form factors, Sony provides versatile options and the consultative expertise to design and outfit corporate, education, entertainment, simulation, houses of worship and healthcare facilities, among others.

Avocor, Huddly, and Sony join USAV as Summit Sponsors for 2022, allowing them to be highly engaged with USAV members at events and through communications throughout the year. For more information about USAV or any of its partners, visit: https://www.usavgroup.net/.

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About USAV

USAV is a division of PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators globally. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations. USAV bonds pro audio-visual affiliates together as an elite industry team. With integrator members throughout the world, partnerships with top pro AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage USAV provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. USAV integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of pro AV specialists and personal relationships with local AV experts. For more information, visit www.usavgroup.net.

USAV Contact:
Candice Aragon
Vice President of Marketing and Events, PSA Network
Office: 303-450-3467
caragon@psasecurity.com

USAV Announces New Partnership with Jabra

WESTMINSTER, Colo. – June 28, 2021 – USAV, a division of PSA, today announced a new partnership with global brand, Jabra. With over 150 years of history, Jabra provides integrated headsets and communication tools to help professionals, wireless headphones and earbuds for consumer use and video conferencing solutions to foster seamless collaboration between distributed teams. Jabra is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and operates in over 100 countries worldwide.

“This partnership with Jabra is bringing USAV’s offerings to a new level,” said Chris Salazar-Mangrum, vice president of USAV. “Jabra is a global brand that has an extensive background in the AV industry, and we are excited to be able to provide our members access to its products. Jabra has an excellent reputation and business profile that will fit nicely within our network.”

Jabra is a leader in audio technology focused on empowering both business and consumers. As part of GN Group, Jabra brings unrivaled knowledge of the human ear to all of its devices, spanning consumer earbuds, headsets for businesses and contact centers, intelligent video bars, speakerphones and more. The company recently unveiled the PanaCast 50, an intelligent video bar for insight-driven collaboration in the hybrid world that reinvents the meeting room for the ‘new normal’ workspace.

“Partnering with a world-class organization like USAV allows us to bring our passion for sound to a wider audience. Effortless communication and collaboration are the new normal – whether it be a business setting, contact center or even in your personal life,” said Erich Hitzeman, director, channel sales, Jabra. “We’re excited to lend our expertise in professional and consumer audio technology to this partnership to ensure seamless communication for all.”

Jabra joins the exclusive lineup of technology partners and service providers as a Foothills sponsor. Jabra will also be supporting the USAV reception at InfoComm. USAV Members are invited to attend a webinar introducing Jabra and the products offered which will be announced shortly. For more information about USAV or any of its partners, visit: https://www.usavgroup.net/.

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About USAV

USAV is a division of PSA, the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of the most progressive security and audio-visual systems integrators globally. Combined, PSA members boast over 400 branch locations, employ over 7,500 industry professionals and are responsible for over $4.5 billion annually in security, fire, life safety and pro audio-visual installations. USAV bonds pro audio-visual affiliates together as an elite industry team. With integrator members throughout the world, partnerships with top pro AV manufacturers and service providers, and alignment with leading industry associations, the advantage USAV provides is unparalleled by any other industry association. USAV integrators provide clients with the benefit of a nationwide network of pro AV specialists and personal relationships with local AV experts. For more information, visit www.usavgroup.net.

About Jabra

Jabra is a leader in engineering communications and sound solutions – innovating to empower both consumers and businesses. Proudly part of the GN Group, we are committed to letting people hear more, do more, and be more than they ever thought possible. Through sound and video, we help transform lives. Jabra engineering excellence leads the way, building on 150 years of pioneering work. This allows us to create integrated headsets and communications tools that help professionals work more productively; wireless headphones and earbuds that let consumers better enjoy calls, music, and media; and pioneering video conferencing solutions, enabling seamless collaboration between distributed teams. Jabra employs approx. 1,800 people worldwide, and reported annual revenue of DKK 6,2bn in 2019. The GN Group, founded in 1869, operates in 100 countries and delivers innovation, reliability, and ease of use. Today, GN employs 6,500 people, and is Nasdaq Copenhagen listed. GN makes life sound better. www.jabra.com

USAV Contact:

Candice Aragon
Vice President of Marketing and Events, PSA
Office: 303-450-3467
caragon@psasecurity.com

Jabra Contact:

Claus Fonnesbech
Senior Director, Global PR & Communications, Jabra
Office: +45 2588 4107
cfonnesbech@jabra.com