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D-Tools, the pioneer in business management software for system integration firms, will demonstrate an array of major advancements at the International Security Conference (ISC) West 2026 in the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas from March 25-27, 2026. In booth #1064, the company will be offering previews of its upcoming release of System Integrator (SI) version 24 (v24) on-premises software, along with live demos of web-based D-Tools Cloud for the first time at an ISC West trade show. Offering comprehensive sales Both platforms help security integrators manage every aspect of their businesses — including sales, system design, project documentation, procurement, installation, and service management. Today, more than 8,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on D-Tools’ award-winning software to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and boost profitability. As noted, ISC West marks the official debut of live demos of D-Tools Cloud at the security show, showcasing its array of award-winning features designed for the security market. D-Tools Cloud is a complete end-to-end workflow solution for systems integrators. Going beyond the proposal, D-Tools Cloud offers a comprehensive sales CRM, AI-powered quoting, mobile project management, and integrated service plans. It streamlines every step from proposal to payment. Advanced inventory tracking With real-time collaboration, advanced inventory tracking, and seamless accounting integration, D-Tools Cloud helps integrators close deals faster, deliver projects more smoothly, and grow recurring revenue effortlessly. It’s field-ready, office-smart, and built on decades of industry leadership. Building on over 25 years of delivering software for the systems integration market, D-Tools continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s integrators. The most recent update to D-Tools Cloud includes several major enhancements: D-Tools AI — D-Tools AI allows users to quickly generate scopes of work, manipulate quote structures, search using natural language, and apply financial logic such as margin adjustments. Interconnect Diagrams — The new Interconnects feature is an intelligent wiring connectivity tool built directly into D-Tools Cloud. It provides a dynamic, visual, and interactive environment for mapping how devices are wired across a project — by system, phase, or room. It also now includes Interconnect Schematics, adding standardized visualisations of device ports that give technicians and system designers clearer diagrams for installation planning. Native Mobile App — The new native mobile app, available for iOS and Android, enables PMs and technicians to manage schedules and tasks, send SMS messages, inventory, job notes, sales opportunities, and clock in/out directly from their phones — even offline via the Field User View or Office User View. Business management software Designed for large, enterprise-level security firms, on-premises software D-Tools SI has been the worldwide core business management software serving the systems integration market for the past 27 years. Its latest update, Version 24 (v24) officially launches in April 2026. New productivity features include: Multi-user project editing - More than one user can now edit projects simultaneously in the Project Editor interface, improving collaboration and the speed at which projects are created. Re-ordering of items in Project Editor - Users can now rearrange items in the bill of materials to an order of their liking vs. displayed in the order in which they were added to the project. This new feature will make it easier for users to keep related items together to decrease changes of missing necessary products. Export of Gantt View to Microsoft Project - Users will be able to export a Gantt View created in SI to Microsoft Project. This will allow them to share a project plan with outside collaborators who do not have access to SI. Mobile Install App - The SI Mobile Install feature will be available as a native app for both iOS and Android, enabling use of the software in the field without an internet connection.

The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the lineup of speakers and sponsors for PSA TEC 2025 (TEC) in Aurora, Colorado, March 9-12, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. “PSA TEC 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing event from the industry-pioneering education and certifications to access to the top manufacturers in the industry,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “The power of PSA truly lies in the relationships we foster and cultivate, and TEC is another extension of this.” TEC’s Industry Unplugged sessions This year’s educational lineup is led by keynote speaker, Ryan Estis. Estis will deliver the presentation: Sell for Impact-Delivering Value and Winning Customers in the New Economy.  Lee Odess, the voice of the global access control industry, will host TEC’s Industry Unplugged sessions interviewing executives like Tom Cook from Hanwha Vision and Michael Wong of Genea. Multiple other breakout sessions, certifications and mainstage sessions will also take place.  Latest innovations and relationships TEC 2025 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content TEC 2025 is exclusive to PSA owners, members and sponsors providing premier educational content and networking opportunities between integrators and technology partners.  Over the four days, integrators will have ample opportunities to meet with technology partners, learn about their latest innovations and solidify business relationships. Sponsors This year’s sponsors are industry-pioneering manufacturers and solutions providers, including: Summit Altronix Corporation High Country AMAG Technology Hanwha Vision HID Johnson Controls Milestone Zenitel Front Range 3millID Acre Security Aiphone Alvarado ASSA ABLOY BCD Bosch Digital Watchdog Farpointe Data LenelS2 LifeSafety Power March Networks OpenEye SECLOCK Solutions360 Velasea Vicon Wavelynx Windy City Wire Western Slope Ai-RGUS AMG Security Genea Hirsch IML Security Supply NETGEAR ProdataKey Tabletop ALConsulting D-Tools GSA Schedules Jetbuilt NSCA Plante Moran Snellings Walters Insurance Agency SPRX Swell Zitko First Time Session Sponsor Vector Firm Access to networking events “PSA TEC 2025 would not be possible with our amazing sponsors,” said Brittany Board, director of technology partners at the PSA Network. “We are thankful for their support and looking forward to another opportunity to drive connections and business opportunities.” Registration for TEC is open and provides access to all networking events, meals and conference courses.

Simpro and D-Tools are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to enrich the landscape of trade service tools and operations. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the industry, driven by a shared commitment to enhancing customer success through innovation and collaboration. The partnership between Simpro, the pioneering field service management software for trade and field services businesses, and D-Tools, a pioneering provider of core business management software for the electronic systems integration market, aims to enhance product capabilities, expand market reach, and develop new distribution channels by leveraging both companies' strengths. Evolving needs of clients  "We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with D-Tools," said Ryan Murden, SVP of Partnerships at Simpro. "Many of our customers already utilize our tools side by side, and this collaboration will further enhance operational efficiency and enable us to deliver superior customer service. By joining forces, we are committed to providing a comprehensive solution that meets the evolving needs of our clients and drives their success." Simpro’s job management solution Simpro's commitment to enhancing value for existing customers aligns perfectly with D-Tools' strengths in extending functionality beyond estimating, proposals and system design into robust job and asset management solutions. Through this partnership, users of D-Tools’ System Integrator (SI) software and Simpro’s job management solution can benefit from an integration that allows D-Tools project details to flow seamlessly into Simpro to facilitate an integrated project workflow. Simpro takes over for job management "We rely on both D-Tools and Simpro to provide a seamless, end-to-end solution for our business," said Sergey Rekutin, President of Cravtsman, a commercial and residential audio-visual company. "With D-Tools SI, we can efficiently handle upfront proposal design and estimating, ensuring accuracy and professionalism. Simpro then takes over for job management, job costing and invoicing customers to facilitate payments.” "Partnering with Simpro allows us to provide our joint customers with another powerful option for managing their business process by delivering a comprehensive, best-in-class experience for our customers globally,” said Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools.  “Together, we are better equipped to meet the evolving needs of the low voltage industries and beyond." New standards of excellence for trade service Simpro and D-Tools are dedicated to ongoing innovation and collaboration to ensure their combined solutions remain industry pioneers.  Through their partnership, they will establish new standards of excellence for trade service companies, empowering businesses to reach their maximum potential.

Working with accurate and detailed product specifications saves time andreduces the possibility of errors throughout a project They’re coming from every angle. Things that zap your company’s profitability: lower hardware margins, escalating labor costs, simply the cost of doing business. So systems integrators have been looking — and finding — new ways to increase revenues. New sources of revenue are emerging from services and even the administration side of the business. When you are more efficient in the office and in the field and can spec, quote and deliver projects faster and with more accuracy, everyone wins, especially the bottom line. Accurate design and documentation is a critical element of a successful and profitable project, says Tim Bigoness, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, D-Tools Inc., Concord, California. Need For Easy To Use, Interoperable Software Systems “Today’s integrated systems often contain a myriad of products, and accessories, and maintaining consistency and accuracy of this product information can be a critical success factor and often mean the difference between profit or loss,” Bigoness says. He adds that working with accurate and detailed product specifications saves time and reduces the possibility of errors throughout a project, from the proposal and design to installation. “Spreadsheets and Word documents can help, but manual processes always increase the potential for errors and omissions. A system that helps integrators accurately estimate the amount of labor involved for the installation as well as prompting for recommended accessories can help ensure that the project is accurate, priced right, and delivered on time and to budget,” Bigoness adds. When looking at ways to increase efficiencies in project management, planning and design, Bigoness says it’s important to consider factors such as ease of use, accessibility, and integration with other systems, such as accounting and contact management. “Ideally, a solution should fit the way the contractor likes to work, and not force a single process – the ideal solution will be flexible, work well with other applications, and not require multiple efforts or duplicate data entry.” How D-Tools Improved Access Technologies’ Process Efficiency “A system that helps integrators accurately estimate the amount of labor involved for the installation helps ensure that the project is accurate, priced right, and delivered on time and to budget” Access Technologies, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has simplified and accelerated its proposal process efficiency by 30 percent and as a result, increased its ROI, says RJ Spurr, Sales Engineer and Project Manager. Access Technologies is an integration company focusing on physical security, IT networking, wireless, WiFi, video conferencing, digital signage and voice control. It serves a variety of vertical markets, including corporate, government, education, healthcare and utilities. Access Technologies first began using the D-Tools System Integrator (SI) software platform in 2012 as a means to better streamline their security and IT networking project proposal and estimate process. Previously, the company relied on another CRM and quoting tool, but needed a better way to create as-built documents since each project proposal was separately created after the previous project phases using Microsoft Word. “We needed a solution that would integrate and simplify the process of adding products to proposals. We can now quickly and easily build needed documents as we create proposals,” says Spurr. Reducing Time And Error For Higher ROI Spurr adds that software platforms need to provide complete project scheduling, resource management and reporting capabilities to ensure the job is delivered on time and within scope. “Because we are able to define users and assign roles to personnel, processes have improved, and we’ve become more efficient because everyone can access the information they require during any stage of the project. We can enter vast amounts of information in data fields that build continuity and accessibility throughout the team, further streamlining processes for our company.” Bigoness says creating a repeatable process delivers a tangible return on investment. “Integrators can respond to a request for bid quickly with accurate, professional documentation, delivering detailed engineering drawings with an organized resource plan and schedule to save time and reduce errors on the back-end – saving money and increasing profitability on every project. Without a system to easily track and extract this information, many companies are flying blind and find it hard to improve efficiency. And efficiency equals greater profitability.”