Company hires new business development manager to aid expansion into M2M segment.

Kansas City, Kan. – May 4, 2012 – Velociti Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., announces today that Tammy O’Bannon has joined Velociti as a new Business Development Manager to aid in the company’s expansion. Tammy spent the past 15 years of her career with Verizon Wireless. Much of her time at Verizon was spent with the Data Sales organization and her focus in the past several years was within the transportation vertical and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) segment.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions wirelessly connect millions of devices to networks and each other, enabling two-way communication via radio signals. This allows network-ready devices to share reliable real-time data, automating processes in industries worldwide from transportation to healthcare and everything in between.

“Tammy’s experience with M2M is a huge asset to Velociti and our Business Development team as we continue to see a rapid increase in M2M deployments,” said Deryk Powell, COO of Velociti Inc. “Our growing partnerships with carriers have been bolstered by Tammy’s expertise. She has really hit the ground running.”

“I’m excited to be a part of the Velociti team,” said Tammy O’Bannon. “It’s a terrific opportunity with a dynamic company and I really wanted to be a part of its continuing growth.”

Velociti’s recent growth includes a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its corporate headquarters in fall 2011 to increase the facility’s staging area and call center for a large project. Since then, several project managers, technicians and additional support staff have been added to the team.

About Velociti Inc
Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues.
For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

Media Contact:
Layla Barbur, Velociti Inc.
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

Kansas City, Kan. – March 9, 2012 – Velociti, Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., was featured in the Kansas City Business Journal with a Growth Strategies Article written by technology reporter Alyson Raletz.

Here is a snippet from the article:

What started as a small technology spinoff within an established Kansas trucking solutions provider more than a decade ago has picked up enough speed to more than double its revenue during the past two years.

Velociti Inc., a full-service wireless technology installer in Kansas City, Kan., jumped from $17.1 million in revenue in 2009 to $35.7 million in 2011 after clinching a multiyear deal with a big-box national retailer. The contract
pushed it to open a new call center and technical support staging site last year, along with hiring 58 temporary employees.

The deal served as the culmination of 15 years of working with tech providers to recommend Velociti to their clients. It actively sought referrals from large companies, which started coming after Velociti spent years proving it could get the job done better and quicker than competitors. Trying to shed the perception that it “merely installed stuff,” Velociti’s track record of quick turnarounds showed companies Velociti not only was a good value on its own, but could help clients yield savings months and sometimes years before the alternatives, Velociti COO Deryk Powell said.

“We help people make more money on what they’ve invested in,” he said. The types of technology Velociti implements helps trucking clients see  significant fuel savings, whether it’s trailer monitoring systems, tire pressure systems or onboard systems that read engine data and communicate with dispatchers.

For example, Velociti deployed an on-board computing system at a 4,500-unit trucking fleet in 2011 for a company that intended to deploy the technology on its own in about 18 months. Velociti handled the project in nine months, and the
fleet realized its savings twice as fast. After nine months of using the systems, the fleet already had seen $1 million in additional savings, Powell said.

Click here to read the entire article, posted on www.bizjournals.com/KansasCity/

Velociti approved for E-Rate program which offers discounted services to Schools and Libraries.

Kansas City, Kan. – February 2, 2012 - Velociti Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., has been approved as a technology services provider for E-rate.

E-rate is a federal program that provides eligible schools and libraries discounts of 20 – 90% on eligible telecommunications services. The E-rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The program was created as part of the Federal Telecommunication Act of 1996 to ensure that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services.

“In today’s economy, budget cutbacks make it difficult for many schools to access the technologies needed to maximize student achievement and operate more efficiently and securely,” said Michael Kahn, CEO of Velociti. “We are proud to be a part of a program that does so much for our educational institutions.”

About Velociti Inc.
Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues.

Installation of Aruba products by Velociti Inc. now available

Kansas City, Kan. – January 27, 2012 – Velociti, Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., has completed the Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP), Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) and Aruba Wireless Mesh Professional (AWMP) certification programs.

Certification in these programs is achieved through meeting all of the requirements set forth by Aruba Networks. Aruba’s multi-tier certification program is designed to distinguish individuals with engineering excellence in wireless LAN, remote networking and network management solutions.

Certified engineers gain extensive engineering knowledge on real-world deployment scenarios and can act as the go-to resource for enterprise mobility projects.

ACMA (Aruba Certified Mobility Associate) tests associates knowledge on deploying a single controller WLAN. ACMP (Aruba Certified Mobility Professional) covers more complex network settings in a multi-controller WLAN, allowing for certified professionals to handle scalable WLAN design and implementation.

AWMP (Aruba Wireless Mesh Professional) enables associates to design and deploy Aruba wireless outdoor mesh networks.

About Velociti Inc.
Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues.

For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

About Aruba Networks, Inc.
Aruba Networks is a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. The company’s Mobile Virtual Enterprise (MOVE) architecture unifies wired and wireless network infrastructures into one seamless access solution for corporate headquarters, mobile business professionals, remote workers and guests. This unified approach to access networks dramatically improves productivity and lowers capital and operational costs.

To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com.

Media Contact:
Layla Barbur
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

Kansas City, Kan. – January 17, 2012 - Velociti, Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., recently partnered with Horizon Display, a leading touchscreen and digital solutions company, to deploy 64 Interactive Touch Display Kiosks in the uptown business district of Charlotte, NC.  The deployment was part of Envision Charlotte, a program that uses digital grid technologies to display real-time energy data throughout the city. The goal of the initiative is to curb electricity use by as much as 20 percent over the next five years, enough to heat 40,000 homes for one year.

The community of Charlotte, NC will be able to see data about its collective energy usage via these digital displays throughout the uptown area. The hope is that through broader energy consumption awareness, consumers will be prompted to make energy saving decisions to collectively contribute towards the 20% reduction goal for the community.

Velociti, which specializes in deploying a broad range of networking, digital signage and transportation technologies,  was responsible for placement and
installation of all preconfigured hardware and will handle post-installation service on all 64 kiosks.

“Horizon Display has a natural ability to create quality interactive digital experiences” said Jim West, Vice President of Sales for Velociti. “We thoroughly enjoy working with them and see a great future for this dynamic partnership between Velociti and Horizon Display.”

The Horizon Display kiosk design offers an ergonomic experience, that leverages the large display to grab passerby’s attention, and the interactive technology to keep them involved, all with a minimal use of floor space.  Behind the scenes, the kiosk contains a professional grade media server and 4G wireless connectivity, which make the kiosk both powerful and mobile.

“We really get energized when we see the impact our technology can have on others’ businesses and strategies. This kiosk even has an impact on the environment, and we’re proud of that. However, we know this large scale deployment wouldn’t have been possible without the experience of Velociti.  Like any good solution, there must always be a good team involved,” added Matthew Cutone, VP & General Manager for Horizon Display.

“We are very excited to be involved with such a ground-breaking project,” said Deryk Powell, COO of Velociti inc. “We hope to see other major metropolitan areas follow their lead and enact similar programs to benefit our communities in such a positive way.”

About Velociti Inc.

Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues.  For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

About Horizon Display.

Horizon Display specializes in large format touch screen solutions, user interface development and software. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., Horizon Display
is committed to championing the impact of visual technology as a means of communication by educating our audience, consulting our customer and becoming
intimately familiar with their business objectives, while keeping true to our high ideals of integrity, response, intensity and professionalism. For more information visit www.horizondisplay.com or call 949-454-4620.

Media Contact for Velociti:
Layla Barbur
Velociti Inc.
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

Media Contact for Horizon Display:
Steve Gladden
Horizon Display
949-454-4620
stephen.gladden@horizondisplay.com

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – November 8, 2011 – Velociti Inc., leader in the deployment of networking and transportation technology solutions, announces today that it is teaming with Sprint to become an integral part of the Sprint ecosystem for machine-to-machine (M2M) services and emerging solutions.  The relationship teams Velociti’s comprehensive deployment services with Sprint’s technology partners and connectivity to provide complete end-to-end  service for a wide range of M2M solutions including fleet management and telematics, Asset Tracking, Security Solutions and Digital Signage to name a few.

Since 1995, Velociti has offered expert, rapid deployment services Worldwide for a wide range of business environments.  Velociti’s versatile background allows them to effectively plan and deploy both transportation and networking technologies seamlessly and efficiently. As the M2M market expands, Velociti continues to play a key role.

“Velociti’s proven foundation in a broad array of platforms, technologies, and market segments, including on-board technologies, networking services and software installation, make Velociti the ideal company for deploying M2M solutions,” said Deryk Powell, COO of Velociti. “Having a single point of contact, able to rapidly and effectively deploy all aspects of the solution dramatically improves the ROI for our client’s technology investments.”

Velociti specializes in the deployment of emerging technology and focuses extensive research and development resources to support its preparedness for the latest technology solutions. Velociti’s range of services includes Site Surveys, Project Management, Inventory Management, Installation Design & Documentation, Hardware Staging & Configuration, Hardware Installation, Software/Application Installation, Structured Cabling Installation, Post Installation Service, User Training and Call center/Technical Support.

“Sprint’s open approach to expanding the M2M ecosystem, flexible and robust networks, and proven ability to execute solutions helps businesses and customers benefit from M2M opportunities,” said Wayne Ward, vice president of emerging solutions, Sprint. “Companies like Velociti bring distinct enhancements to our M2M portfolio and we’re excited about the implementation and support capabilities and expertise they can deliver. Our value proposition is built on streamlining the process of deploying M2M solutions, while enabling customers to tap into our extensive M2M ecosystem, where they can choose from a broad selection of applications and expertise to support their specific objectives.”

With more than a dozen years of experience with M2M, Sprint has been at the forefront of this wireless industry revolution, teaming with and supporting a large and diverse portfolio of innovative companies to create smarter wireless solutions. Sprint and its associates have already brought to market a wide array of solutions that feature a host of devices running on our network, which are changing the way people work and live – including benefits to a variety of categories. To learn more, view this special “What if …” M2M video and visit www.sprint.com/m2m.

About Velociti Inc.
Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues. For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

Media Contact:
Layla Barbur, Velociti Inc.
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

Trailer Talk blog by Tom Berg, Senior Editor, Heavy Duty Trucking

Tires are expensive and prices keep rising, so they’re worth protecting by keeping them properly inflated. That’s not easy with a large fleet’s trailers, which can be scattered around the country and don’t often pass through its inspection and maintenance stations. That’s the situation with Werner Enterprises, which has decided to equip all of its 24,000 vans with the Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. About 3,900 Wabash National trailers have the automatic system so far, and a steady retrofitting operation is under way on the rest.

The decision to go with the Pressure Systems International product “was not a quickie,” says Dwayne Haug, vice president of maintenance. He first heard about it in the early 1990s, and he and other executives pondered it off and on as the company’s operations were changing. By 2009, “We had pockets of trailers all over, and the trailer ratio was climbing” to support customers’ needs for spotting and Werner’s hook-and-drop operation. The ratio of trailers to tractors is now more than 3 to 1, and when a driver hooked onto a trailer there was no telling where its tires’ inflation was or if he’d be able and willing to check them and pump them up if need be….

…”We were a little bit scared of retrofitting ‘em,” he said. “We couldn’t tax our shops, which were already busy.” So Werner hired Velociti, a firm specializing in installations of various technologies on many types of equipment. [continue]

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Excerpt reposted with permission from Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine

Company adds 15,000-square-foot call center and staging facility to corporate headquarters

Kansas City, Kan. – October 17, 2011 – Velociti Inc. recently expanded its 16,500-square-foot corporate headquarters, located at Cambridge Business Park in Kansas City, Kansas, with an additional 15,000 square feet.  The new space will allow for increased capacity in Velociti’s technical support call center and staging operations.  The expansion also added 58 new employees supporting customers twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

“We’ve experienced tremendous growth over the past six months,” said Deryk Powell, Chief Operating Officer of Velociti Inc. “In order to meet the needs of our clients while maintaining the high standards we set for our deployment solutions, we realized expanding our facility was the best solution.”

“We were fortunate our current location had the right mix of office and warehouse space available when we needed it,” said Tim Kats, Vice President of Operations for Velociti, Inc. “We were able to get the new center up and running very quickly, which kept the momentum going.”

About Velociti Inc.
Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues.

Media Contact:
Layla Barbur, Velociti Inc.
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

Kansas City, Kan. – August 5, 2011 - Velociti, Inc., the industry leader for global technology deployments, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. “We redesigned our website to enhance our user’s experience”, said Deryk Powell, COO of Velociti. “It now has a refreshed look, improved technical backbone and enhanced navigation.”

“We wanted to make it easier for people to learn about the innovative solutions Velociti can provide,” said Layla Barbur, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for Velociti. “The addition of numerous case studies and customer testimonials clearly showcase how Velociti can help any business model improve their ROI.”

A great deal of focus was also put on enhancing Velociti’s DataMining web portal, which provides 24/7 access to complete project details, including inventory status and installation progress. “We are incredibly pleased with the level of detail we are able to provide our clients,” said Jim West, Vice President of Sales for Velociti.  “We can provide customized portals for our clients that drill down to every level of the project with detailed daily logs they can access on the fly.”

About Velociti Inc.

Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues. For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

Media Contact:
Layla Barbur, Velociti Inc.
913-233-7209
lbarbur@velociti.com

“Think about what you don’t see” – Deryk Powell

As seen in our introductory article to this Understanding Installation & Deployment Series with the help of Deryk Powell, COO of Velociti, installation and deployment costs on a digital out of home network or interactive technology can take between 10-25% of the total cost of the project. That is a big window, representing a large difference between 10″ and 25%. It can get worse if not properly planned. Though we cringe, some have seen installation costs cripple their projects.

The first part of any technology deployment is the site survey, says Powell. A site survey is a review of the details involved to actually placing physical technology inside (or outside) of a location. It is crucial to the understanding of what will be required and to create a formal time frame thus setting expectations.

There are two types of site surveys, explains Powell. “First, there is the conceptual: what is our objective? Who is our audience? Where is the traffic? This site survey is attended by a combination of people, such as marketers.” It really comes from the moment of conception of the project that is based on the function of the place where it is to be installed. Digital out of home and digital signage projects are communications efforts to reach people, if they do not see or interact with it, the screens may as well be pointed at the sky since aliens might be more likely to view it.

The second type of site survey is the physical survey. “The physical is much easier to do,” notes Powell, “a field engineer goes in, and in understanding the conceptual idea, comes back with recommendations.” It also doesn’t take very long, with Powell stating that “a big box store can be surveyed in a day without any issue, even for 40 or 50 screens.” When you look at the timeline and total outlay of capital of a digital signage project, “the site survey is the cheapest part.”

From an immediate standpoint, “If you don’t know what is above the ceiling, you can’t hang things there. What types of damage would be caused?” Without reliable information regarding mounting, enclosures, wiring, and connectivity, no time table can be established.

Moreover, the physical site survey provides benefits for the entire lifetime of the technology network, since a properly-surveyed place will have fewer problems crop up over the long term. “The value of the site survey extends through the life of the digital signage,” says Powell.

If a network operator chooses to forgo the physical site survey, they might want to check into the costs of constantly repairing their technology, or the cost of an exploded water pipe splashing all over a retail technology outlet… in business those who risk a lot stand to gain much, but they better be more prepared to lose.

Check back for the third installment of our Understanding Installation & Deployment Series

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