AVI-SPL vs. CMIT Guardian

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AVI-SPL
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
AVI-SPL is a digital workplace services provider that works with organizations globally to improve team collaboration through video and audio technology.N/A
CMIT Guardian
Score 0.0 out of 10
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Austin-based CMIT offers CMIT Guardian, a managed data backup solution that includes encryption and file archiving to any regulatory specification, a disaster recovery plan, and various data restore options to suit business needs.N/A
Pricing
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Free/Freemium Version
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Community Pulse
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AVI-SPL
Chose AVI-SPL
We have originally selected the end video and touchscreen solution by which we have moved back to integration partner like AVI-SPL and few other audio video integration solution partners and finally proceeded with AVI-SPL for our solution. They are preferred and top vendor from …
Chose AVI-SPL
I have use plenty of other A/V companies in the past. They all have they pros and cons. AVI-SPL has consistently proven they can get the job done on time, within budget, and the type of quality I need and expect. AVI-SPL's service department has been able to keep our rooms …
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When it comes to collaboration, AVI SPL has the partnerships to do it all.
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AVI-SPL has provided Cisco Room systems for our conference rooms. They are an integrator for use, not the actual product.
WE have decided to move solely to Cisco Room systems as it gives the best overall options, and BYOD is not needed, but it is supported if the need arises.
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I used AVI-SPL in a different way so I wouldn't compare them, but AVI-SPL has been a good vendor.
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More price competitive, Deeper Bench/resource pool
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Haven't used other products other than Panasonic and Epson projectors from AVI-SPL.
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We went from installing our own rooms with Monitors and computers to using AVI-SPL to install the Teams rooms. We have not used or evaluated another vendor for this.
Chose AVI-SPL
AVI-SPL can be a bit higher, but they are able to help with more technical support in building solutions better than others. They are slightly more expensive, but it can be worth it in the long run.
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Selected AVI-SPL due to state contract and experiences with other AV installers/programmers/etc.
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We also received a bid from Diversified. They were far out of budget and did not provide a reasonable solution.
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AVI-SPL distinguished themselves by not only providing a proposal, but they analyzed what we needed and provided some alternatives based on budget and product availability. Knowing what equipment would and would not be available in our timeline was very helpful.
Chose AVI-SPL
AVISPL blows their competitors away with their fast turn arounds and customer service. John Debick is a true asset to AVISPL and has gained 10+ years of my business because of his knowledge and responsiveness. I can't thank him enough for helping my business grow.
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AVI-SPL helped us replace our dated poly systems with simpler, more flexible ones
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We've gone through a few AV partners since developing our AV program. We started with a small local shop, but they didn't have the expertise as we scaled. We moved to a larger local shop, but they struggled to provide support and I don't believe their designs were optimal. Our …
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AVISPL stacks up fairly against its competitors. They have excellent pricing power but I would say they fall short in their flexibility and agility. Being such a large organization, I feel like they do not always accommodate our needs on smaller projects because their team has …
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Although we asked questions regarding a specific induction loop setup, they were unable to help us in this regard.
Chose AVI-SPL
We felt that AVI-SPL's solution was better suited to our needs and provided a more modern interface.
CMIT Guardian

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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
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Usability
7.4
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Availability
3.9
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Performance
3.5
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Support Rating
7.8
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In-Person Training
10.0
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Implementation Rating
6.0
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Configurability
3.9
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Ease of integration
8.0
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Product Scalability
3.5
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Vendor post-sale
8.7
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
So far, we've only worked with AVI-SPL on classroom upgrades and maintenance, and general purchasing. So far, these experiences have been overall positive collaborations. They are always prompt in creating purchasing quotes, coming on-site for classroom walkthroughs, designing AV upgrades/solutions, etc. They are also very personable while maintaining a professional demeanor.
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Pros
  • The desk mics are a game changer. They can be moved closer to the presenter so that there is never a missed word!
  • The camera quality is great! It's important to us to look professional to others outside of the company and this technology helps with that.
  • The quick response time on technical issues. Yes, there is always a wait time to have a tech come out. But it also goes to show they stay busy because they are in high demand! Every tech from the installation to software issues that have came to the office are very informative about the software and incredibly nice, which is appreciated more than you know.
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Cons
  • The wait time for the components has been very long.
  • Some of the components agreed upon in the original contract have been discontinued so parts are changing.
  • Because of parts being discontinued, we will now have a controller that is no longer removable from the wall.
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Likelihood to Renew
They are a great company to work with overall, but there is always room for improvement. We have had incredibly positive experiences with our main sales rep for any and all purchases. The installation team in southwest VA is lacking and lead to quite a lot of issues on a large scale project last year.
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Usability
Their customer portal which is linked to the initial service ticket that you open is often not updated with your service ticket details or status. You have to rely on the case worker assigned to your ticket to give you updates. It is difficult to just check the status or close notes yourself without searching through your email messages
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Reliability and Availability
AVI-SPL always availability. I have no issue
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Performance
Cannot stay enough to stay away from these people
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Support Rating
The support desk has been responsive, however, there have been times where they try to send us a technician in a timeframe outside of our agreement. So occasionally we have to push back a little to get the on-site support we need in a timely manner. Otherwise, they're pretty easy to work with.
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In-Person Training
SPL-AVI covers all the questions when asked. Excellent demo on how to use the system in our community.
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Online Training
The representatives I worked with were patient and very well versed in working with my team to ensure we are aware of all aspects.
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Implementation Rating
We were not at all satisfied. We had to hire another company to go behind them to get it to work
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Alternatives Considered
I have use plenty of other A/V companies in the past. They all have they pros and cons. AVI-SPL has consistently proven they can get the job done on time, within budget, and the type of quality I need and expect. AVI-SPL's service department has been able to keep our rooms going on short notice whenever we have an issue. It was a no-brainer to purchase a service contract with them.
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Scalability
Avi is available 24/7/365
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Return on Investment
  • With the products they supplied, I was better able to present the information to my clients.
  • Based on the conference room size, they help determine the best projector that would optimize the viewing for the clients in the room.
  • This had a positive impact as I was more effectively able to communicate the information to my clients in an engaging manner.
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