PPDS has partnered with AVIXA-affiliated software firm, D-Tools, to offer its products to AV integrators, for faster and cost-efficient decision-making and installations.

Used by more than 7000 companies worldwide, D-Tools’ Cloud and System Integrator (SI) software solutions help streamline management across all aspects of an integrator’s business, including sales, system design, documentation, procurement, installation, back-office management, and service. The use of D-Tools software helps to improve operating efficiency and increase profitability.

As a new member of the D-Tools i3 program, PPDS’ entire library of Philips professional TV, direct view LED, interactive displays and digital signage solutions will be visible and at the forefront of the decision-making process for system integrators, providing up-to-date product information and real time supplier/dealer-specific pricing, for use in the critical stages of sales, system design, and field service management for their client engagements.

Integrators and PPDS dealers utilizing D-Tools software benefit by:

• Gaining access to a wide range of products with real-time, dealer-specific pricing for use in project proposals, system designs, and purchase orders from within the D-Tools product library;
• Having the ability to connect to their brand’s account from within D-Tools’ software, and source products for project proposals and procurement; and,
• Achieving a friction-free sales process with real-time proposal and purchase order generation, e-sign capabilities, and mobile payment processing.

D-Tools serves needs from small office or corporate installs through to multi-million-dollar applications, including commercial AV, security, higher education, and government entities. Ensuring integrators have the right tools, solutions, and information to meet the exact needs and requirements of their clients, while saving significant time and costs on product research and compatibility, all of which PPDS will now play a part in.