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October 2011 - AVM opens second Scottish office

Integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) is investing in its Scottish business, adding staff and resources as well as opening an office in Glasgow.

Adrian Robertson, Scotland director at AVM, said the firm already had a strong presence in Scotland, with an office in Perth.

"We have recruited a project manager, corporate sales specialist, audiovisual engineers and internal support staff. Glasgow is a key area for us and the new office will help better serve clients in this area," he said.

October 2011 - AVM bolsters Scotland presence

UK integrator AVM has announced further expansion in Scotland with new staff, increased resources and the opening of a new additional office in Glasgow.

October 2011 - AVM equips Brown Brothers Harriman offices with state-of-the-art audio visual, videoconferencing systems

AVM, a U.K. audio visual and video conferencing system integrator, has provided Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) with audio visual and videoconferencing systems in their City of London offices and trading floor.

September 2011 - AVM provides Brown Brothers Harriman with AV and Vcon systems in City of London offices and trading floor

AV integrator AVM has supplied financial services company Brown Brothers Harriman with AV and video conferencing systems in their City of London offices and trading floor.

September 2011 - AVM Expands in Scotland

AVM announces further expansion in Scotland with new staff, increased resources and the opening of a new additional office in Glasgow.

Adrian Robertson, Scotland Director at AVM said;

“AVM has a proud history and strong presence across Scotland so we’re really excited about the expansion. As the environments we operate in become more technically challenging AVM continue to remain at the forefront of the industry.

September 2011 - AVM provides Brown Brothers Harriman with AV and Vcon systems in City of London offices and trading floor

AV integrator AVM has supplied financial services company Brown Brothers Harriman with AV and video conferencing systems in their City of London offices and trading floor.

BBH is a privately-held financial services firm with a global client list.

Organised as a partnership, BBH has 4,000 professionals in 16 offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

September 2011 - Why video communications are coming of age...

It’s come a long way, but video communications technology – used effectively – could make a huge difference to your business, says John Masters.

Video communications, like mobile data, has taken a long time to come of age. There are several other parallels between the histories of the two technologies. In both cases it was a poor user experience that disappointed people but commentators made the mistake of questioning the underlying value proposition.

June 2011 - New Techmesh members announce approval as a Provider of Electronic Communication Networks

AVM is the UK’s leading visual communications systems integrator. The company provides a complete range of video conferencing and audio visual services to the private and public sectors.

June 2011 - Audiovisual alliance moves further east

UK integrator Audio Visual Machines' (AVM) industry group, the AV Global Alliance, has extended its tendrils into Benelux and Hungary.

Sandy MacPherson, chairman of AVM, said that Netherlands-headquartered Bis and Hungarian integrator StreamNet have joined its alliance of services providers.

June 2011 - AV Global Alliance pushes into Benelux and Hungary

The AV Global Alliance has added Bis and StreamNet to its partnership of videoconferencing system integrators, extending its reach into Benelux and Hungary.

June 2011 - AVM's AV Global Alliance expands

The AV Global Alliance has expanded into Benelux and Hungary with the recent additions of Bis and StreamNet. The Alliance is a partnership of leading audio visual and video conferencing systems integrators from different countries around the world, providing mutual support for their international clients.

May 2011 - Matrix name to disappear from the AV industry to become AVM Education Ltd

Matrix Display Systems, a division of AVM, will be known as AVM Education Ltd from 1st July 2011. AVM bought Matrix in July 2008 for an undisclosed amount.

Since the acquisition Matrix has since been operating as the specialist education division of AVM. The new name is intended to show that it can draw upon the core skills and strengths of AVM, whilst still differentiating itself as an education specialist.

May 2011 - Matrix Display Systems Ltd changes name to AVM Education Ltd

Nearly three years ago MatrixMatrix Display Systems Ltd, a division of AVM, is pleased to announce that from 1^st July 2011 it will be known as AVM Education Ltd.

Display Systems was acquired by AVM and has since been operating as the specialist education division of AVM. The new name is intended to show that it can draw upon the core skills and strengths of AVM, whilst still differentiating itself as a prominent education specialist.

April 2011 - AVM becomes first company in Europe to achieve Cisco’s TelePresence ATP status

VM has achieved the new TelePresence Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco. This recognises AVM for meeting all program requirements necessary to earn the designation of Cisco TelePresence Video Advanced ATP Partner in the UK which was launched on 1st February 2011.

April 2011 - AVM is first certified telepresence Cisco partner in Europe

AVM has become the first European company to achieve the new TelePresence Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco.

The new program gives selected partners access to an expanded portfolio of Cisco TelePresence solutions including the full range of video communication solutions.

April 2011 - AVM is first certified telepresence Cisco partner in Europe

AVM has become the first European company to achieve the new TelePresence Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco.

The new program gives selected partners access to an expanded portfolio of Cisco TelePresence solutions including the full range of video communication solutions.

April 2011 - Matrix to host AV technology event

Matrix Display Systems will be hosting an exclusive audio visual technology day on 11^th May 2011 from 8.30am until 2.00pm.

The event will be held at the Cardiff Millennium Rugby Stadium and will feature an array of exhibitors showcasing new technology for education, public sector and corporate clients.

April 2011 - AV Supplier to Host Second Tech Event

Audiovisual (AV) technology provider Matrix Display Systems (MDS) is to hold a second AV technology event following the success of its first in Birmingham last year.

April 2011 - Matrix to host AV technology event

Systems will be hosting an audiovisual technology day at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on 11 May. The event will be held from 8.30am until 2.00pm, and will feature an array of exhibitors showcasing their latest technology for education, public sector and corporate clients.

April 2011 - AV Supplier to Host Second Tech Event

Audiovisual (AV) technology provider Matrix Display Systems (MDS) is to hold a second AV technology event following the success of its first in Birmingham last year.

The event takes place at the Cardiff Millennium Rugby Stadium and showcase exhibitors that supply technology for education, public and corporate sectors.

April 2011 - Matrix to host Cardiff technology event

Matrix Display Systems will be hosting an audiovisual technology day at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium on 11 May. The event will be held from 8.30am until 2.00pm, and will feature an array of exhibitors showcasing their latest technology for education, public sector and corporate clients

April 2011 - AVM adds seventh buy in six years with VC-NET

Twickenham integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has underlined its claim to be the largest AV SI in the UK by acquiring managed video services provider VC World, trading as VC-Net.

April 2011 - AVM Acquires VC-NET

AVM, the largest audio visual system integrator in the UK has acquired VC World Ltd (trading as VC-NET). VC-NET is a leading provider of managed video services in the UK.

April 2011 - AVM acquires VC-NET

AVM, the largest audio visual system integrator in the UK, has acquired VC World Ltd (trading as VC-NET). VC-NET is a leading provider of managed video services in the UK.

This is AVM’s seventh acquisition in the last six years. This acquisition enhances AVM’s managed video conferencing and telepresence services by adding capacity and specialist networking skills. VC-NET also adds audio and web conferencing to AVM’s portfolio.

April 2011 - Audio visual system integrator AVM acquires VC-NET

Audio visual system integrator AVM has acquired VC World (trading as VC-NET), a provider of managed video services in the UK. This is AVM's seventh acquisition in the last six years.

This acquisition enhances AVM's managed videoconferencing and telepresence services by adding capacity and specialist networking skills. VC-NET also adds audio and web conferencing to AVM's portfolio.

April 2011 - AVM Acquires VC-NET

AVM, the UK's largest audiovisual system integrator, has acquired VC World Ltd (trading as VC-NET), a leading provider of managed video services. This is AVM’s seventh acquisition in the last six years.

April 2011 - AVM buys VC-NET

AVM has bought VC World Ltd (trading as VC-NET), this is AVM’s seventh acquisition in the last six years. The acquisition adds capacity and specialist networking skills to AVM’s managed video conferencing and telepresence services.

VC-NET also adds audio and web conferencing to AVM’s portfolio. VC-NET has been operating for 11 years, providing audio and video conferencing systems to a UK blue chip client base.

February 2011 - AVM does UC at EBC

AVM, the UK-based visual communications system integrator, has integrated a number of systems in the recently launched Polycom Executive Briefing Centre (EBC) in the City of London.

http://www.installationeurope.com/main-content/full/avm-does-uc-at-ebc AVM does UC at EBC

January 2011 - AVM launches AVM Vision

Audio Visual Machines has opened a new division to offer strategic advisory services to its worldwide client base. AVM Vision’s services will focus on visual communications technologies and will involve business process reengineering, ROI analysis, usage and adoption programmes and training.

January 2011 - AVM and AVI-SPL are expanding their relationship

AVM and AVI-SPL are expanding their relationship to include joint delivery of video managed services. Their partnership, the 26-member team the AV Global Alliance, has been focused on designing and installing world class audio and video integration projects.

January 2011 - AVM launches strategic advisory division

Integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has opened a new division to offer strategic advisory services worldwide.

December 2010 - AVM installs 103in Panasonic plasma at Bank of China

AVM and PSCo have successfully installed a Panasonic 103in plasma screen at the Bank of China’s new headquarters in the City of London.

December 2010 - AVM and PSCo Team Up for Bank of China Fit-Out

AVM and PSCo have installed a Panasonic 103in plasma within the Bank of China’s new headquarters in the City of London.

December 2010 - AVM & AVI-SPL expand Global Alliance to include video managed services

December 2010 - AVM has launched its very comprehensive suite of managed video services

UK-based Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has launched its very comprehensive suite of managed video services.

UK-based Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has launched its very comprehensive suite of managed video services, dubbed AVM Connect. AVM Connect is provided through AVM’s own Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) and over AVM’s dedicated network. .

November 2010 - AVM joins university purchasing consortiums

The company is now part of The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) and Value Wales.

November 2010 - AVM joins the University Purchasing Consortia Framework

Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has been awarded a place on the av supplier list for the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) and Value Wales.

AVM is already on the framework agreements for the North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWPUC) and the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC).

November 2010 - AVM boosts services with video aids

Features include unlimited point-to-point calls, connectivity via any type of network, free virtual meeting rooms, real time network monitoring and a dedicated link to the AVM Connect network which allows access to a video help desk.

It also includes concierge services for the remote support and assistance. Furthermore these services supplement the core managed video services and provide additional features, including meeting room booking, call set-up, management and monitoring

November 2010 - AVM launches managed video services

UK system integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has launched its suite of managed video services, AVM Connect.

http://www.installationeurope.com/main-content/full/avm-launches-managed-video-services

October 2010 - Courts 'should take more video link evidence'

Courts should make more use of video links to make it easier for witnesses to give evidence without going to court, the government has said.

Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly said the system had not kept up with technology and had to "catch up".

September 2010 - AVM gives Kennedys flexibility

UK system integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has completed a project designed to both divide and link seminar spaces in the recently acquired Kennedys office spaces in Sheffield.

September 2010 - Success leads to AVM Scottish office expansion

AVM has announced the opening of a new office in Perth, Scotland.

http://www.installationeurope.com/main-content/full/success-leads-to-avm-scottish-office-expansion Success leads to AVM Scottish office expansion

September 2010 - AVM moves further into unified communications

London audiovisual and video conferencing integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) is moving further into the unified communications (UC) arena by expanding its portfolio with Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS).

AVM said in a statement that OCS users can locate and communicate with office and remote staff using familiar applications, increasing productivity and efficiency. OCS works with Microsoft’s UC offering.

July 2010 - AVM gets ISO 14001 and 18001

Systems integrator Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 accreditations.

AVM has a dedicated quality systems manager in charge of environment, health and safety practices up to date. ISO 9001 is a quality management system which gives organisations a systematic approach for meeting customer objectives, ISO 14000 relates to the implementation of an environmental management system and waste reduction and ISO 18001 is an occupational health and safety management system.

June 2010 - AVM to supply Microsoft OCS

Audio Visual Machines (AVM) is moving further into the unified communications arena by expanding its portfolio with Microsoft Office Communication Server (OCS). AVM now has the ability to integrate desktop conferencing with room based and immersive video conferencing systems. OCS delivers an end to end hosted unified communications portfolio, which includes IP telephony voice, presence, instant messaging, audio, video and web conferencing.

June 2010 - Spread the word

When the Royal College of Pathologists wanted to open up its activities and promote awareness of pathology it turned to AVM to overhaul its Education Centre and bolster information dissemination.

Anna Mitchell reports on an audiovisual installation that promotes flexibility and access.

The Royal College of Pathologists has overhauled its teaching facilities, creating a new Education Centre in its central London headquarters.

May 2010 - Stronger together

Global projects call for global solutions, which can sometimes cause a headache for a local integrator. Over the last couple of years international alliances have sprung up to meet the challenges and, after more than two years in business, Anna Mitchell catches up with two of the main players.

Jan 2010 - AVM lecture install

Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has installed a Paradigm rear projection rig and a dnp Beta 100 advanced double-element screen inside University College London's Wilkins Building lecture theatre.

The Grade II-listed Gustave Tuck Theatre had its last serious av upgrade 15 years ago, according to av services manager, Mike Allinson.

January 2010 - Visualise This

Archbishop Sumner C of E School In London, was full of praise for visualiser technology.

"The Elmo is an incredibly useful piece of equipment within the classroom and has been used on a daily basis for a number of different acclivities."

January 2010 - Visualise This

Archbishop Sumner C of E School In London, was full of praise for visualiser technology.

"The Elmo is an incredibly useful piece of equipment within the classroom and has been used on a daily basis for a number of different acclivities."

December 2009 - AVM certified by major vcon players

Audio Visual Machines (AVM) has been certified by both Polycom and Tandberg in recent weeks to provide videoconferencing and telepresence systems for both manfacturers

September 2009 - AVM joins Sunday Times Tech 100 list

Audio Visual Machines has been placed 37th in the ranks of Britain's fastest-growing private tech companies. The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table measures Britain's top 100 private companies that have demonstrated the fastest growth over a three year period. AVM's placing in the table was based upon last year's results.

AVM has profitably grown to a £40m turnover company with a staff of 250 in 7 offices around the UK.