What Is AVaaS?

Audio Video for the workplace is now offered as a subscription-based model. Instead of purchasing, managing, and maintaining your own Audio Video systems, you achieve the same AV utilization with 24/7 service and maintenance, getting your Audio Video Systems “as a service.” Philm Gear Audio Video as a service (AVaaS) provides speed, performance, security, easy user management, and access to all apps on any device.

The modern workplace demands audiovisual technology, and it doesn’t come cheap. Above and beyond the hardware costs, ownership also requires figuring out which “IT guy” will be responsible for it functioning successfully. A recent study by Harvard Business Review and WareHouse Research shows that 90% of all meetings are started 12 minutes late, usually as the result of technical difficulty, user error, or other issues we are now eliminating.

Our clients are pleased with how easy it is to adopt our AV Solutions for every user.

Benefits

No More Late Conference Calls, Complicated Equipment. No More IT.

  • A true service as an operating expense (tax benefits)
  • Hardware does not become a company asset (tax benefits)
  • Save on your business and property taxes
  • Lower cost upfront
  • No expense to update technology (set costs include technology refresh)
  • No additional expense for service (set cost includes warranty and repair)
  • No need to budget for future upgrades (upgrades are included)
  • No additional expense for user training, implementation or tech support
  • No need for your IT staff to work on “fixes” for the AV
  • Not on the balance sheet
  • CFO writes one check
  • End-user training and adoption help

AVaaS Includes:

  • Flexible service models
  • All equipment
  • Design and installation
  • Video conferencing license
  • Firmware and software updates
  • Patches included
  • End-user training and adoption help

You get to focus on what your company does best. Your staff focuses on what is profitable for your company and not on AV equipment support.

You’re not touching this equipment, not upgrading, not troubleshooting. The health of your system is always being monitored, with no involvement from your IT department. We focus on true user implementation and ease-of-use.

Additionally, new and often game-changing technology emerges faster and faster, shortening the refresh cycle and increasing your investment. It’s hard to keep up with any sense of confidence, until now. You pick the equipment and service package. The one that works best for you and your space – managed, monitored, and supported 24/7.

AVaaS Pricing

All packages are customized and can include a combination of some or all of the following equipment: video conferencing, wireless presenter, large display, control system, multiple microphones, projector, dedicated PC and tablets, etc. Choose between PhilmSure Gold and PhilmSure Platinum Warranties. All packages include design, installation, support, and service.

Huddle Space (3-6 people) 
Up to 2500 per year
or 110 per month

Small to Medium-Sized Conference Room (6-10 people)
up to 15,000 per year
400 per month

Classroom or Large Conference/Board Room (12-25 people)
up to 40,000 per year
or up to 1,500 per month

PhilmSure Warranties:

PhilmSure Gold

Philm Gear NOC is on standby. Quarterly updates and system checks. If you have a big meeting, we can verify the system the day before ensure all is working well and ready to go.

PhilmSure Platinum

PhilmSure Platinum includes all of Gold plus: full equipment warranty. If something is not working and needs to be repaired or replaced, Philm Gear does this all for you at no cost to you.

Philm Gear NOC is on standby. Quarterly updates and system checks. If you have a big meeting, we can verify the system the day before ensure all is working well and ready to go.

Example Package from a Client
Package Total $201,000
PhilmSure Warranty – Includes:

  • AV Technicians available to all end-users
  • Platform to monitor and connect with
  • Call, video call, remote in
  • Onsite same day

Philm Gear AVaaS $6673

Free Webinar – How To Do Video Conferencing Better

Do better Video Calls from home or office. Fix bad audio or poor video, learn how to make Video Conferencing better!

Please join us on Tuesday, August 18th at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm as Philip Boyack, AV Expert, and President of Philm Gear, Inc. will provide a free class on how to make Video Conferencing Better! Which Hardware for which room or office. Teach you about cameras and equipment, and why your video calls may not be the best.

If you missed our awesome webinar, click the link below to view the recording!

Hardware to make things All Better!

We will be highlighting Zoom and Zoom’s features, how to use them, and how to integrate it with hardware. But the hardware we will go over can be used with Teams, Vidyo, Jive/Logmein, and many others.

  • We will go over cabling.
  • Microphones
  • Speakers
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Troubleshooting
  • Q & A

Many of the problems people complain about can be solved very simply with an understanding of, and balance of hardware. Items can be very inexpensive for a simple small room.

Video Conferencing – Let Us Show You

We provide easy to adopt solutions for all video conferencing needs. 

Access your video conferencing with no help from your IT department. No late starts, no downtime. The right equipment integrated into your video conferencing platform makes all the difference. From video conferencing cameras, equipment and installation, to a simple, downloadable, video conferencing service. Easy to share screens and create invites. Allow your organization the freedom to reach team members from across town to across the world with the touch of a button. 

Improve and Enhance Communication with the Power of Video Conferencing

Be able to share screens instantly, record meetings, share documents, and speak face-to-face with individuals without delay. Change the way you do business and increase your communication capabilities in your conference, boardroom, and huddle rooms. Or use on any device.

Zoom Rooms Video Conferencing

Zoom Rooms. A better cloud platform for your Video Conferencing.

  • Integrate with your Google Calendar 
  • Easy to schedule meetings
  • Touch controls on any device
  • Easy Screen Sharing
  • High Quality
  • Secure
  • Reliable

Use in your office and tie in your conference, boardroom, and huddle rooms.

Affordable. Easy to schedule, record, or connect to any other Video Conferencing System from any brand. 

Call us to demo and experience the quality video and ease of use.

Purchasing vs. Renting AV Equipment

Video OperatorSo, you’re ready to get set up with some high-end AV equipment, but you’re not sure if renting or purchasing is the right way to go. That’s OK, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of both to help you decide the best way to go.

Renting: This is a great choice if you’re looking for equipment that you’ll be using short term. For example: are you using it for a training seminar, a project, a show, or special event? Renting can provide you a lower investment as opposed to purchasing, especially if you’re only going to use the equipment for a short time. You can choose customized solutions that make it easy, and have what you need for that event, then return the equipment. Renting is also an excellent option if you’re looking to keep up with the latest technology. You can upgrade whenever, without committing to a purchase.

Purchasing: This option is a good choice for those looking for a more long-term use. If you plan to use your equipment often for presenting, meetings, advertising, etc. then buying is your ideal option. You won’t have to worry about rental costs, you’ll own your equipment, and you even have the option to sell it when you’re done with it. While, some companies would say that purchasing comes with cons like having to maintain it and do the research yourself, we’ll tell you otherwise.

Regardless if you’re renting or purchasing, we offer an array of services. We’ll make sure that you get the best value for your time and budget needs. Let us do the research for you. We also offer setup and maintenance, so all you have to do is focus on your job; we’ll do the rest.

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