Summary:
Backman Vidcom is a PSNI certified AV integrator. Through the PSNI Global Alliance, we can design, install and support AudioVisual systems for organizations with locations across Atlantic Canada, the rest of Canada and internationally. You get one partner, one set of standards and one point of contact, instead of a different installer in every city.
What does it mean to be a PSNI certified AV integrator?
It means Backman Vidcom belongs to a global network of commercial AV integrators who work together on projects that span more than one region. We hold PSNI’s Global Deployment and Global Service certifications, which cover how multi-site projects are installed and how they are supported afterwards.
PSNI is a commercial AV technology network with more than 30 years of history. It launched the PSNI Global Alliance in 2017 so member integrators could deliver integration and managed services through a connected network of trusted partners. Members are chosen through a selective partnering process, and the PSNI network now reaches more than 270 major cities worldwide, with a standardized approach to deployment and support.
For you, the practical result is simple. Your AudioVisual project is led by a team you know here in Atlantic Canada, and that team can coordinate the work wherever your other sites are.
Why do organizations with more than one location need this?
Many organizations start with one office and grow. A head office in Halifax adds a branch in Moncton, a clinic in Charlottetown or a regional office in St. John’s. Then a national office, then another.
When each location hires its own local installer, the same problems tend to appear:
- Every site uses different equipment, so staff who move between offices have to relearn each room
- Standards vary, so a meeting room that works well in one city fails in another
- IT teams manage several vendors, contracts and support numbers
- Upgrades happen one site at a time, with no shared plan
A single integrator working across all your locations solves most of this at the source.
What do you get when one integrator handles every location?
- One point of contact. One team leads the project from the first site assessment to final training, however many sites are involved.
- Consistent standards. Rooms are designed and installed to the same specification, so a boardroom in Halifax works the same way as one in Toronto.
- Simpler support. When something needs attention, your team knows exactly who to call.
- Room to grow. As you add locations, new spaces are built to match the ones you already have.
This matters most for the sectors we serve that tend to run several sites, such as healthcare, education, government and corporate offices.
Does Backman Vidcom serve all four Atlantic provinces?
Yes. We serve clients across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. If you are looking for an AV integrator in New Brunswick or PEI, our team already works in your province, and our PSNI membership extends that same service beyond Atlantic Canada.
Our team includes CTS-D and CTS-I certified professionals, certified by AVIXA. You can read more about our certifications and how we work, or learn more about us.
What kinds of projects benefit most?
Multi-location work usually involves the same few types of space, repeated across sites:
- Meeting rooms and boardrooms, including hybrid and video conferencing rooms
- Digital signage and video walls for lobbies and public areas
- Paging, sound and acoustic systems
- Control and monitoring rooms
See our full range of AV services, from consultation and design through installation, programming, training and ongoing support.
Frequently asked questions
Is PSNI a membership or a certification?
Both. Backman Vidcom is a member of the PSNI Global Alliance and holds PSNI’s Global Deployment and Global Service certifications.
Can you support our locations outside Atlantic Canada?
Yes. Through the PSNI Global Alliance, we support multi-location deployments across Canada and internationally, with Backman Vidcom as your point of contact.
Do we need several locations to work with you?
No. PSNI matters most for multi-site work, but we design, install and support single-site projects across all four Atlantic provinces.
Key takeaways
- Backman Vidcom is a PSNI certified AV integrator, holding PSNI’s Global Deployment and Global Service certifications
- Organizations with several locations get one partner, one standard and one point of contact
- We serve all four Atlantic provinces directly, and support projects across Canada and internationally through the PSNI Global Alliance
Planning AudioVisual across more than one location?
Start with a conversation. Call us at 902-450-5005 or get in touch and we will talk through your sites, your timeline and what consistency would look like for your organization.
