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Thursday, November 20, 2008

e2 talks telecommuting at Lucas Oil Stadium event

On November 19, electronic evolutions hosted a lunch-and-learn session at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. The meeting, titled Empowering Remote Workforces, discussed the many technologies that companies can use to reduce travel costs and increase telecommuting as well as suggested ways to implement these technologies into everyday business.

The session included presentations from TW Telecom about using bandwidth solutions to increase communication efficiency and from Fanning/Howey, an Indianapolis architechtural and engineering firm, discussing the videoconferencing system that e2 recently provided for them. The event concluded with a presentation by videoconferencing giant Tandberg, which included a demonstration of its 6000 MXP video communication system. After the session, attendees were treated to a 45-minute tour of the new facility.

"The event today was a great success," said e2 President and CEO Dan Knotts. "With the change in the economy right now, creating a remote workforce is a hot topic for many companies, so there was a lot of interest in this event. I believe we provided everyone with some great solutions for reducing travel costs and improving their communcation strategies."

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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

e2 adds system engineer Matt Minnich


Due to its rapid growth, electronic evolutions has hired a third System Engineer, Matt Minnich, for its technical team.

Matt joins e2’s engineering staff from Fanning/Howey & Associates, where he served as a Technology Technician and Designer for the education sector. He received a degree in 2002 from Ivy Tech Community College in Design Technology with a speciality in Architectural Design. Matt is also certified as a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and a Certified Cabling Test Technician (CCTT).

Please join us in welcoming Matt to his new home at e2!

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e2 staff conducts specialized training session

On Saturday, October 25, electronic evolutions held a training session for the company’s technicians and engineers. At the session, led by e2 Director of Technical Services Greg Hurst, staff learned about products and services offered by audio systems leader Biamp. With the economy slowing and more businesses steering towards telecommuting and decreased business travel, audio-conferencing systems have become extremely popular and are featured in nearly all of e2’s major projects. The training gave the technical staff a chance to get a better understanding for one of the technology industry’s most in-demand products and how to best integrate it.

During the meeting, e2 staff discussed their knowledge of current Biamp products, reviewed marketing literature to familiarize themselves with the product line, and even watched instructional videos to help provide basic information. Engineers Bill Scroggins and Roger Ray, both CTS certified, presented important topics: Scroggins offered a tutorial on connecting to an audio system and creating a new framework, while Ray demonstrated how to use Biamp’s daVinci software, a graphic control system that allows e2 to customize an easy-to-use audio interface for its clients.

The training session, which was the second of its kind held at e2 headquarters, also uncovered some previously unknown skill sets among the technical staff. “We found that we have several people who are already very knowledgeable and audio mixing and the related areas,” said Hurst. “We are committed to making a difference. We’re going to do our best to bring out everyone’s maximum potential, and I think [through this training] we’re on the right track to accomplish that.”

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Guyer joins electronic evolutions team


electronic evolutions is pleased to announce a new addition to our rapidly expanding family!

Katie Guyer joins e2 as Marketing Coordinator. Katie has extensive knowledge in all areas of professional service marketing, including graphic design and sales support functions. She previously served as Marketing Coordinator for Driver Solutions and its sister company, Pyramid Financial Solutions, Indianapolis.

Please join us in welcoming Katie to the e2 team!

Friday, March 03, 2006

electronic evolutions announces internal promotions

CARMEL, IN, Mar. 3, 2006 - electronic evolutions, inc., Central Indiana’s leading provider of audiovisual integration solutions for home and business environments, today announced the promotions of Melissa Lawyer to Vice President of Sales, Jon Adkins to Director of Marketing and Dan North to Operations Manager.

Lawyer, who joined electronic evolutions in June 2001 as its sole Commercial Sales Representative/System Designer, has dramatically increased the company’s presence in the commercial market and has helped electronic evolutions establish itself as a leader in commercial audiovisual integration. In her new role as Vice President of Sales, Lawyer will manage a sales team comprised of two commercial associates and three residential representatives. She will also oversee marketing activities and continue to develop new business as a Senior Commercial Sales Representative/System Designer.

Adkins, who joined electronic evolutions in February 2004 as its sales and marketing coordinator, has grown to manage the company’s marketing activities, including e-marketing, internal and external communications, advertising, sponsorships, and other diverse marketing initiatives. During his tenure, the company has received increased coverage in national, regional, and local media outlets, and as electronic evolutions’ Director of Marketing, Adkins will pursue and develop strategic opportunities to further stimulate the company’s growth.

North joined electronic evolutions in February with experience on virtually all sides of the low-voltage environment, including project management, sales, production and management. He was most recently a partner with a local security company. In his new role as Operations Manager, North will oversee the project management and installation teams for electronic evolutions’ residential and commercial divisions.

“I am pleased to announce these promotions, which are effective immediately,” said Mike Alley, Chairman and CEO, electronic evolutions. “I am proud to recognize the achievements of these talented professionals and I wish them continued success in their increased roles at electronic evolutions as the company continues to grow.”

Founded in 1985, electronic evolutions, inc., is one of the technology industry's leading designer and installer of integrated audiovisual, lighting control, and automation systems for both residential and commercial environments. The company has been awarded the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA) Dealer of the Year award for its outstanding system design, installation and service and was selected among Systems Contractor News’ Top 50 Systems Integrators in 2005. For more information, please visit electronic evolutions’ Web site at http://www.electronicevolutions.com/.

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Thursday, January 05, 2006

electronic evolutions recognized as Top 50 systems integrator

CARMEL, IN, Jan. 5, 2006 - In its December 2005 issue, electronics publication Systems Contractor News named electronic evolutions, inc., one of the nation’s Top 50 systems integrators as part of its second annual listing. The list is comprised of the 50 companies with the highest estimated commercial audiovisual installation and total sales revenues for 2005.

“We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s elite systems integrators,” said Mike Alley, chairman and CEO, electronic evolutions. “This recognition further establishes electronic evolutions as a leading integrator not only in Indiana, but the United States, as well. In addition, it specifically illustrates how our commercial division has evolved in only five years, not to mention the promising future in store for the company overall.”

Founded in 1985, electronic evolutions, inc., is one of the technology industry's leading designer and installer of integrated audiovisual, lighting control, and automation systems for both residential and commercial environments. The company is a past recipient of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA) Dealer of the Year award for its outstanding system design, installation and service. For more information, please visit electronic evolutions’ Web site at http://www.electronicevolutions.com/.

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Thursday, November 10, 2005

electronic evolutions staff members earn CEDIA professional certification

CARMEL, IN, Nov. 10 - electronic evolutions, inc., today announced that five of its staff members have earned new professional certification from the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA). Systems engineer Erik Nelson has achieved CEDIA Certified Designer I status, while field manager Robert Cook, service technician Ed Cohee and installation technicians Chris Lotspeich and James Wilkinson have earned CEDIA Certified Professional Installer I recognition. In addition to the newly certified professionals, installation technicians Spencer Mitchell and Lester Williams advanced from Installer I to Installer II status. Each individual achieved his respective certification by passing exams that were offered as part of CEDIA EXPO, which took place last September in Indianapolis.

CEDIA professional certification is recognized as the custom electronic industry’s benchmark for professional advancement. electronic evolutions currently employs 13 CEDIA certified professionals, which represents the greatest number of certified employees of all custom electronic integrators based in Indiana.

“We are very proud of these individuals for earning such prestigious certification,” said Mike Alley, chairman and CEO of electronic evolutions. “This clearly reflects the dedication and commitment to excellence that each of these professionals possess and distinguishes our team at electronic evolutions as one of the finest in the industry.”

Founded in 1985, electronic evolutions, inc., is one of the technology industry's leading designer and installer of integrated audiovisual, lighting control, and automation systems for both residential and commercial environments. The company is a past recipient of CEDIA’s Dealer of the Year award for its outstanding system design, installation and service. For more information, visit electronic evolutions’ Web site at http://www.electronicevolutions.com/.

Monday, October 24, 2005

electronic evolutions announces opening of new design center

CARMEL, IN, Oct. 24, 2005 - electronic evolutions, inc., today announced the opening of its new design center at 525 Congressional Boulevard in Carmel. The 13,688-square foot facility features the company’s signature integrated electronic systems for both home and business environments, in addition to the company’s office headquarters and warehouse. Residential systems on display include a dedicated front-projection home theater, a fully integrated multimedia room and a house-wide audio system with intuitive control interfaces. Its high-tech boardroom, complete with video conferencing technology, and an interactive training room comprise the facility’s commercial applications.

This location replaces the company’s former showroom facility, which was located at the Fashion Mall Commons at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis. The public may schedule appointments to visit the design center by contacting electronic evolutions directly at (317) 848-7503.

“We are extremely excited about our new design center. Not only does it showcase the latest consumer electronics in real-world applications, it provides a centralized meeting point for our clients, prospective clients, and business partners,” said Mike Alley, Chairman and CEO of electronic evolutions. “The implementation of this facility represents a positive step in our company’s growth and with it, we look forward to many more years of continued success.”

Monday, October 03, 2005

electronic evolutions announces addition of Scroggins and Ratner

CARMEL, IN, October 3, 2005 - electronic evolutions, inc., Central Indiana’s leading provider of audiovisual integration solutions for home and business environments, announced the addition of two new members to its commercial team. Bill Scroggins joins as Commercial Project Manager and Eric Ratner joins as a Commercial System Designer/Sales Representative.

Scroggins, who possesses InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification, formerly served as director of operations at another commercial integrator in Indianapolis, where he oversaw all aspects of the company’s engineering and project management.

Ratner was most recently a branch manager at Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Chicago, where he managed operations, marketing and employee development for a 100-vehicle rental branch.

“We are very excited about these new additions to our team,” said Mike Alley, Chairman and CEO, electronic evolutions. “They have both achieved great successes in their former roles and we are positive that their contributions will further stimulate the growth of electronic evolutions.”

Founded in 1985, electronic evolutions, inc., is one of the technology industry's leading designer and installer of integrated audiovisual, lighting control, and automation systems for both residential and commercial environments. The company has been awarded the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA) Dealer of the Year award for its outstanding system design, installation and service. For more information, please visit electronic evolutions’ Web site at www.electronicevolutions.com.