by Roslyn Ellis | Nov 12, 2021 | Commercial AV, Press
AV Nation interviews SAVI, LG, and NETGEAR on recent partnership SAVI partnered with LG in 2016 to integrate SAVI Canvas into LG’s powerful webOS displays which enables companies to control, manage, and deliver content over a single network cable. SAVI runs completely...
by Roslyn Ellis | Nov 3, 2021 | Awards
SAVI Server Pro wins Best of Show for AV Technology We are honored to announce that our SAVI Server Pro featuring SAVI Creator has won the coveted InfoComm Best of Show 2021 award for AV Technology. Efficient, reliable, and fast, the SAVI Server Pro is powerful enough...
by Roslyn Ellis | Nov 2, 2021 | Commercial AV, Events, Success Stories
SAVI Excelled at InfoComm 2021 As we began to prepare for InfoComm 2021, the future seemed bleak. The amount of exhibitors and attendees was reduced to less than its usual size, our meeting room was mostly obscured from sight, and overall, the show simply wasn’t the...
by Roslyn Ellis | Oct 28, 2021 | Press, Press Release
Leveraging Canvas with NETGEAR’s proAV series switches and LG webOS displays, SAVI’s strategic partnerships form an unbeatable trio in the commercial AV space. ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 — SAVI Controls, designer and manufacturer of simple...
by Roslyn Ellis | Oct 18, 2021 | Commercial AV
What is AV over IP? AV over IP has revolutionized the world of AV for its advantages and seamless transmission of multiple signals to a massive number of endpoints. Known as “Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol”, AV over IP transmits audio and visual signals to...
by Roslyn Ellis | Sep 27, 2021 | Commercial AV
About AV Integrators There’s one simple fact you should know: AV integrators make lives easier. But let’s dive deeper into this fact. Audiovisual systems not only simplify lives and businesses, but they can also transform an average business into a top-notch...
by Roslyn Ellis | Sep 21, 2021 | About SAVI, Awards, Press Release
SAVI Controls’ Derek Wilson a Best Tech Manager Finalist for Timmy Awards Tech in Motion announces top regional tech leaders for 2021 Dallas, TX – September 20, 2021 – Tech in Motion announced Derek Wilson, Chief Technology Officer of SAVI Controls as a...
by Roslyn Ellis | Sep 13, 2021 | Commercial AV, Events
What’s going on with InfoComm? Register for a free hall pass with our VIP Code SAV556 The cancellation of InfoComm 2020 was disheartening for everyone in the AV community. Face-to-face networking, in-person demos, and the ability to physically attend keynotes and...
by Roslyn Ellis | Sep 8, 2021 | Employee Spotlights
Getting to know Claire Bueter As the Design Lead for SAVI, Claire works with the Design Director to establish the SAVI brand by curating sleek and original designs. Claire has a sharp eye for design reinforced by a strong background in graphic design. Some of her...
by Roslyn Ellis | Aug 31, 2021 | About SAVI, Commercial AV
AV Magazine Discusses User Experience There is a common misconception between the user interface (UI) and the user experience (UX) of a system. It’s easy to mistake them as interchangeable terms, however the UI entails the visual design, colors, typography, and the...
by Roslyn Ellis | Aug 23, 2021 | Commercial AV
Tips for Traveling AV Techs Traveling can be a hassle, especially when it’s for extended periods of time and you need to bring along valuable equipment. Traveling AV techs that are on the move for most of their job can face several challenges when transporting the...
by Roslyn Ellis | Aug 17, 2021 | About SAVI, Commercial AV, Press, Training
AV Magazine Features SAVI 3 Tech Training Last month, AV Magazine examined the industry’s response to the pandemic; more specifically, how AV integrators, distributors, and manufacturers have transformed in-person technical trainings to meet the new needs of their...
by Roslyn Ellis | Jul 20, 2021 | Commercial AV, Press Release
SAVI Controls and LG Bring Innovative AV Solutions to Buffalo Wild Wings The 2021 Franchise Business Services Summit will feature the LG webOS displays + SAVI Canvas solution Dallas, TX – July 20, 2021 – SAVI Controls, designer and manufacturer of commercial AV...
by Roslyn Ellis | Jun 18, 2021 | Employee Spotlights
Getting to know Byron Baird Byron is the VP of Sales at SAVI Controls and has over 25 years of experience in AV and IT system design and integration. His deep understanding of how to deliver world-class projects by connecting the right people to the right solutions...
by Roslyn Ellis | Jun 10, 2021 | Commercial AV, Dealer Spotlight
SAVI 3 Commercial AV Dealer: ESI Entertainment Systems, Inc., or ESI, opened its doors in 1997 in Blue Springs, Missouri. As a commercial AV and IT integrator, ESI primarily focuses on the bar/ restaurant industry and offers a suite of services, from AV automation /...
by Roslyn Ellis | Jun 2, 2021 | Commercial AV, Favorite Things
My Favorite Things Guy is BACK! This time, he’s coming at you in video form to discuss the SAVI 3 UI. Now, you may be asking yourself, “Didn’t the My Favorite Things Guy already talk about SAVI’s User Interface?” To that, we’d say,...
by Roslyn Ellis | May 28, 2021 | AV Quick Bytes with Paul Zielie, Commercial AV
Welcome to SAVI’s Quick Bytes Series with Paul Zielie! The Quick Bytes Series is a bite-sized informational resource for AV integrators, technicians, end-users, or just about anyone who needs a crash course in all things AV-related. Quick Bytes is meant to...
by Roslyn Ellis | May 18, 2021 | Commercial AV
H.264 vs. H.265 Encoding for Commercial Applications What’s better? Imagine this: You’re sitting at your local sports bar, enjoying a drink, and watching your favorite quarterback throw a pass into the end zone. Just before another player makes the...
by Roslyn Ellis | May 6, 2021 | Commercial AV
Plenum Rated Cables vs Riser Cables vs Non-Plenum As AV integrators, we know plenum cables are costly, and when bidding on new projects we tend to avoid quoting them when possible (to the great satisfaction of most end-users). However, while cable choices are...
by Roslyn Ellis | Apr 28, 2021 | Employee Spotlights
Getting to know Vinnie Anastasi Vinnie has worked in the AV space as an onsite integrator, systems designer, support tech, and sales representative. Most recently, Vinnie has moonlighted as SAVI’s My Favorite Things Guy, where he breaks down the coolest parts of...
by Roslyn Ellis | Apr 23, 2021 | Commercial AV
As you may or may not have heard, the AVIXA AVIXA Diversity and Inclusion pledge is calling on the entire audiovisual industry to champion further equity and full representation across every aspect of the AV world to ensure a brighter future for our AV community....
by Vinnie Anastasi | Apr 5, 2021 | Commercial AV, Favorite Things
AV Programming with SAVI Creator Aaaand we’re back with our My Favorite Things Series, where I talk about… you guessed it…my favorite things about SAVI. Missed the first two posts? Don’t worry, I’m like your favorite episodic series where you can just jump in...
by Roslyn Ellis | Apr 1, 2021 | Commercial AV, Press Release
SAVI Controls Announces Founding Innovators Club Members Best-in-class AV dealers in the commercial space will enjoy exclusive benefits designed to advance business opportunity Dallas, TX – April 1, 2021 –SAVI Controls, designer and manufacturer of commercial AV...
by Roslyn Ellis | Mar 24, 2021 | Commercial AV, How To
A few weeks ago, we told you that augmented reality, virtual reality, and holographic imaging were trends to watch out for in 2021. These trends, along with others like large screen formats, projection mapping, and targeted digital signage, all stem from a larger...
by Roslyn Ellis | Mar 19, 2021 | Employee Spotlights
Getting to know Cedric Monroe As an enthusiast of all things tech and design, Cedric Monroe has been immersed in the AV integration space for the past ten years and is responsible for the SAVI aesthetic. Cedric is a creative machine, designing everything from the...
by Roslyn Ellis | Mar 11, 2021 | About SAVI, Commercial AV
Commercial AV Tech Trends for 2021 With some of the brightest minds in commercial AV controls on our roster – we feel like we do a pretty good job keeping our finger on the pulse of our AV and automation industry and the commercial AV tech trends. From our dev team to...
by Roslyn Ellis | Mar 8, 2021 | About SAVI, Commercial AV, How To
What’s the Best Commercial AV System for YOU? As end-users and integrators, you’re faced with several commercial av automation options. Different things work for different applications, and what’s important to you may not be as important to someone else. Instead...
by Roslyn Ellis | Feb 18, 2021 | Commercial AV, How To
As former integrators ourselves, we’ve spent over a decade identifying and remedying pain points of the AV industry so that you don’t have to. Below are 5 ways to ramp up your value and win more commercial AV business: #1: Deliver That Extra Mile of Service –...
by Vinnie Anastasi | Feb 18, 2021 | About SAVI, Commercial AV, Favorite Things
My Favorite Things I SAVI Canvas Hey everyone! Welcome back to our Favorite Things Series! Vinnie here, but you can still call me the Favorite Things Guy. Did you miss our first post about an incredibly intuitive user-interface? No worries – you can still read...
by Roslyn Ellis | Feb 10, 2021 | Commercial AV, How To, Training
You should – it’s a fun career! Here are a few basics: What is an AV technician? As an AV tech, you get to play with all sorts of cool technology. You will set up, manage, support, and repair AV equipment that helps create an immersive experience. AV Techs...
