At Newtech Group, we guide our customers throughout their digital transformation and technological adoption journey. Making complex communications and collaborations solutions simple for all types of organizations. We streamline and transform traditional channels into agile and effective ones, allowing for greater efficiency and productivity.
We started the business 22 years ago but before those years we inaugurated the first videoconference service though Latam in 1989, leading us today to help the customers in design and deployments of MTR rooms. Our knowledge on phone system integration evolved from LCS (Live Communications Services) to OCS (Office Communication Services), to Skype for Business, and now to Microsoft Teams. As we continue to grow, we are leveraging our expertise in audio and video, adoption and change management, cognitive services, and software development, we provide a comprehensive view to ensure successful customer outcomes.
Partnering with Microsoft in many areas: FastTrack Ready Partner, Microsoft Teams Rooms partner program, JumpStart Employee Experience Viva program and performing as an ISV to develop extensions to the Microsoft 365 platform, positions us to tackle customer issues from different fronts. Besides, we have strategic partnerships with global hardware vendors, like Poly/HP, Logitech, Crestron, Lenovo, Jabra, Cisco, Neat, Yealink, Jupiter and more to complete our offering.
We provide services throughout Latin America with commercial offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Brasil and the United States.
There is something that I always repeat, I have been lucky enough to experience the music of the 80s and also grow professionally along with the parallel development of the AV industry. I have developed my career here at ICAP since I joined in 1993, more than 29 years in addition to receiving all the support in education and knowledge from AVIXA as well as others. They know me as the Man behind the scenes..........
Entrepreneur of the AV industry and communication technologies. Enthusiastic and committed to people, in creating companies with a high human sense, passionate about marketing and new forms of digital communication. With more than 27 years of experience, I currently manage Viewhaus, my goal is to lead the company and make it a benchmark in the AV industry in Mexico, as well as being part of the most important AV service provider network around the world. I collaborate as an ambassador for SAVe (Sustainability in AV) in Mexico, as well as for AVIXA Xchange and I am part of the AVIXA sustainability advisory group, this allows me to endorse my interest and commitment to sustainability, circular economies and the environment.
I’m a Airport Business Developer and Audio Visual, Low Current & Security Senior Systems Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Project Management. I do have 14 years of experience in my job including 8 years of Airport Experience, at New Santiago Airport, 35M passengers/year, and Carrasco Airport in Uruguay. I was in charge of the Design, integration, and direct supervision of security, Airport Operation systems, and safety systems. I was managing directly different sub-contractors for ELV & Security systems. I was involved in the project from Design, Tender, Procurement, Super- vision, Testing & Commissioning up to ORAT and project Hand-Over. I’m also the founder of Calttron AV (Audio Video), an Consulting and Engineering company specializing in Low Voltage Systems (ELVS).
Diseñador Técnico Audiovisual y Consultor Especialista en Integración y Automatización de Sistemas AV
Con más de 30 años de experiencia en el diseño, implementación y gestión de proyectos audiovisuales complejos, ha trabajado ampliamente en diversos sectores, incluidos el corporativo, minorista, mayorista, educativo y de entretenimiento. Su experiencia abarca el diseño de sonido profesional, la integración de sistemas y las tecnologías AV más avanzadas.
Educación y Formación Especializada:
Administrador de Empresas – Universidad de Medellín
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) – AVIXA
Formación especializada en sistemas de audio profesional – NSCA, SYN-AUD-CON, CEDIA.
Certificaciones en diseño de sistemas de sonido, talleres de sonido en vivo, integración de sistemas, sistemas de audio para seguridad pública y audio en red.
Experiencia Profesional Clave:
Gerente Estratégico UX, Ambientes Inteligentes (2015-presente): Liderando el desarrollo de negocios en las áreas de audio, video y automatización, con enfoque en la experiencia del usuario e innovación.
Gerente de Ventas Bosch Communications: Gestión de ventas para el Área Andina y Centro America, enfocado a sistemas de audio profesional, megafonía y emergencias.
Gerente de Ventas ProAudio en Telex/ElectroVoice Gestión de ventas para América Latina, centrado en sistemas de audio profesional e intercomunicadores.
Consultor y Diseñador de Sistemas Integrados AV: Amplia experiencia en el diseño y consultoría de sistemas AV para estadios, aeropuertos, oficinas corporativas, universidades, entre otros.
Especialidades:
Diseño e implementación de sistemas AV
Sistemas de comunicación pública y de emergencia
Automatización de audio para espacios inteligentes
Integración de sistemas (Audio-Video-Seguridad)
At SpinetiX, I drive multichannel comms campaigns and oversee digital marketing, from website management to social media growth. I collaborate in cross-functional initiatives together with the product, support, and development teams to create product documentation. My role also involves directing our digital signage academy with AVIXA-approved courses and developing engaging brand-aligned content, as well as coordinating with internal and external partners to fulfill our marketing strategies. All this, while thriving in a multicultural setting of teammates from across the globe.
George "Red" Fournier Jr. CTS
Founder, Director of Technical Services, Laia Technologies North America
I have worked in AV since the early 1980s in various positions ranging from staging to video production. My responsibilities have included engineering, systems design, technical sales, product development, tech support, project management, customer service, CAD Management, drafting, purchasing, and marketing for A/V Integrators and Manufacturers. In 2015 I founded the AV Gives Back initiative on Twitter. Through the use of the #AVGivesBack hashtag on Twitter and LinkedIn, we help people and companies in the #AVcommunity get the information out about fundraisers, community service events, charity events, natural disaster relief, and more. Our motto is ‘helping others help others.’ https://twitter.com/AVGivesBack In the past, as a CAD Manager, I was responsible for managing successful drafting teams in the high-volume NYC Metro Area. While establishing CAD Standards and Drawing packages for A/V & Digital Signage companies I have also worked with the InfoComm International Standards development team that was working on the J-STD-710: Audio, Video, and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard. As a Social Media Advocate, I am active on Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) helping to get out the company message and project information. I have appeared on industry Podcasts including AVNation’s AV Week, ArchiTech, and EDtech. I have presented online webinars for AVIXA's System Integrators Council on Change Orders, and FSR on AV Infrastructure and HDBaseT technologies. I have been a volunteer firefighter in North Jersey since 1985 and currently volunteer as Fire Police in Pequannock NJ. I volunteer with my son's Boy Sout Troop 144 as the Advancement Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Merit Badge Counselor. I also volunteer for the Northern New Jersey (NNJ) Chapter of the Guardians of the Ribbon.