Verrex Achieves InfoComm International Diamond AVSP
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ USA / March 17, 2010 / –- Verrex, a global integrator of audiovisual systems and managed services, today announced the company has once again achieved the Diamond-level AudioVisual Solutions Provider (AVSP) designation from InfoComm International. This Diamond designation is the highest achievable and recognizes that Verrex sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification by completing relevant coursework from the InfoComm Academy. Verrex has consistently maintained the highest level of InfoComm certification since the program’s inception.
"We are proud to be a Diamond AVSP holder for the past several years", said President & CEO, Thomas Berry, Jr. "Verrex is among an elite group of professionals. We stand behind our company's innovative solutions, quality service and commitment to education. Through InfoComm’s designation program, we have pledged to uphold a strict code of ethics and workmanship practices, which shows in each and every project and employee".
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.
"An AVSP 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 AVSP recognition program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that a percentage of the company’s employees are InfoComm certified and have completed important coursework, the Diamond AVSP designation means that Verrex has 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 Verrex
Founded in 1947, Verrex is a global integrator of audiovisual systems and services, providing design, installation and comprehensive managed services of conferencing, collaboration and presentation technologies. With the industry’s broadest global footprint, Verrex enterprise-level solutions ensure universal standards and accelerated adoption of an organization’s vision for audio and video communications worldwide. Verrex has strategically positioned its presence to serve major corporate hubs around the globe including its headquarters outside New York City, regional offices in Boston and Tampa, EMEA headquarters based outside London and AsiaPac headquarters in Hong Kong. For more information about Verrex, visit verrex.com.
About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the industry leader in certification for AV communications professionals. InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist and Certified Technology Specialist – Installation are the only audiovisual certification programs accredited by the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).. Also recognized by the U.S. National Certification Commission and accepted by the U.S. Veterans Administration for reimbursement under the Montgomery G.I. Bill, 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 AVSP designation recognizes professionalism and expertise achieved through professional development, training, and commitment to the certification of employees.
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