USAV announced a large expansion of its International Partner Program (IPP), by the addition of DEKOM. This addition will increase the global partnering opportunities for the USAV national integrators as well as other international integrators. USAV integrators and vendors partners have also formed a special interest group (SIG) focused on the standards of the program. The IPP creates a stronger business partnering opportunity for all members across the globe in delivering collaboration solutions. USAV aims to provide a wider network of resources and opportunities to its members through partnerships that span worldwide, supporting the member’s positions as leading technology solutions providers in the markets they serve.

The recent addition of DEKOM brings over 30 locations to the IPP with a presence in Germany (headquarters), Spain, Ukraine, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. DEKOM is one of the leading systems integrators for audiovisual communication. It helps companies to decrease costs, work more productively and to generate real added value. It also secures customers a head start on the competitive international market. DEKOM joins the existing IPP partners, ConsortioTec, Creatio, Hereworks, SmartCOMM and Vega Technology.

USAV members and vendor partners have supported the IPP by forming an International SIG. The collaboration group are currently focused on establishing an International Partnering Process highlighting the best practices for collaboration with international integrators. This resource will be available to all USAV members as a guide to assist them in establishing their own complete partnering program.