Overview
TMD, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, integrates audio-visual and IT products and services to help organizations collaborate. TMD provides its channel partners with sales and technical support, as well as value-added services such as marketing and business-development for telepresence opportunities. TMD is a Specialty Distributor for Cisco, the leading global provider of immersive Cisco TelePresence solutions, high-definition conferencing, and mobile video products and services. For more information, visit www.tmdconnect.com.
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TMDistributing Changes Name to TMD, Unveils New Identity
Selection as Cisco Specialty Distributor, New Corporate Headquarters Spur Company's Growth
FORT WORTH, Texas — (January 17, 2012) — Fort Worth, Texas-based TMDistributing, a leading provider of integrated solutions for the visual communications market, today announces a new name — TMD. The new, more succinct name and updated logo represent the strategic evolution of the company, better reflecting its expertise in providing integration of audio-visual and IT products to help organizations collaborate more efficiently.
“Building on our position as the only company in the industry to offer true integration of audio-visual and IT, the name TMD and our new logo signal the energy, passion, and turnkey solutions we offer our customers,” said Darcy Harrell, CEO of TMD. “We help our client’s teams collaborate more effectively than ever before through the smart deployment of inspired technology.”
Along with the name change, TMD recently moved its corporate headquarters into a larger facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving as the hub for TMD’s operations and support services, the new location includes a training facility that will be used for product instruction and demonstration for customers from around the world.
“As we enter 2012 and beyond, our vision for the market, along with our more than three decades of experience, will continue to drive growth and industry leadership as we help customers solve their most pressing challenges,” said Harrell. “The opening of our new headquarters is an example of our commitment to expanding the customer base we serve and upholding our company’s mission of focusing on innovation, teamwork, and delivering sustainable value and support to our customers. We look forward to experiencing continued collaboration and success in the future.”
In addition, TMD is one of a select number of Specialty Distributors of Cisco TelePresence products in the United States. Prior to Cisco’s acquisition of videoconferencing manufacturer TANDBERG in 2010, TMD served as the exclusive Channel Development Partner for TANDBERG in the Southwest since 2005. TMD provides value-added services by offering authorized partners on- and off-site training, technical support, field sales support, and custom telepresence design services.
Julie Hens, vice president, Americas Distribution at Cisco, stated, “Joining forces with TMD a little over one year ago has been a mutually beneficial decision. In a short amount of time, TMD’s stellar reputation and proven capabilities have resulted in furthering the adoption and growth of Cisco TelePresence solutions. Our channel partners are thriving with the support of TMD’s technical know-how and original customer programs and services.”
Cisco ATP Program
JANUARY 28 DEADLINE
As your valued Channel partner, TMD wants to make sure you and your organization have all the tools and information necessary to move forward with the Cisco TelePresence ATP program. The deadline for program acceptance is January 28, 2012. All requirements must be completed to submit your application.
Is the ATP Advanced certification in your future? Please note that the C20 does not apply to the Advanced demo gear. In addition, upgrading from a VCS Starter Pack can be rather pricey. Consider these points when finalizing your demo gear purchases.
You can find all the requirements (training and demo equipment lists) at www.cisco.com/web/partners. For more information and/or assistance with your application contact Nadine Eiserer at nadine@tmdconnect.com
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