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AV Consulting Services to Maximize Your Technology Investment

 Smarter planning. Better collaboration. Greater business impact.

Transform Your Digital Workplace with Tailored Consulting Services

At FORTÉ, we specialize in sharing our deep expertise with you to create communication and collaboration initiatives with high impact. Our consulting expertise empowers you to navigate complex challenges with confidence. Our expertise in technology integration, process optimization, and strategic planning ensures that your teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to drive long-term success. 

From designing and delivering collaboration solutions to guiding modern workplace transformation, our experts help you enhance productivity, improve technology adoption, and strengthen organizational efficiency. FORTÉ’s approach to every AV consulting engagement is rooted in collaboration, adaptability, and real-world application. We leverage industry-leading tools and proven methodologies to provide actionable insightsand drive measurable business outcomes. Whether optimizing network infrastructure, evaluating new collaboration spaces, or creating the right solutions for the modern workplace, our expertise is focused on creating future-ready systems.

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Microsoft Consulting & Teams Integration

FORTÉ’s Microsoft consulting practice extends our AV consulting expertise into the full Microsoft ecosystem. From Microsoft Teams integration and Teams Rooms deployments to Surface Hub, Teams Phone, and Microsoft 365 collaboration optimization, our certified specialists ensure every environment is configured, certified, and ready to perform.

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Budget Development

FORTÉ supports budget development with tailored financial solutions that maximize resources and drive long-term stability. By leveraging advanced financial modeling and strategic AV consulting guidance, we help organizations optimize budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make smarter decisions to ensure sustainable growth.

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Conceptual Design

FORTÉ transforms ideas into reality with innovative conceptual design solutions that align with your strategic vision. By combining AV consulting expertise and cutting-edge technology, we create functional, forward-thinking designs that meet specific project goals, from immersive experiences to state-of-the-art AV systems.

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Content & Storytelling

FORTÉ excels in creating compelling content and storytelling strategies that captivate audiences and communicate your brand’s message. Whether through dynamic videos, immersive experiences, or interactive platforms, we tailor each project to highlight your brand’s unique story and connect with your audience effectively.

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Innovation Roadmaps

FORTÉ helps organizations navigate technological innovation with strategic innovation roadmaps that align emerging technologies with business goals. By combining AV consulting and Microsoft Solutions expertise, market insights, and a research-driven approach, we develop flexible, scalable plans that guide businesses through digital transformation and help them proactively shape their future.

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Network Requirements

FORTÉ designs and optimizes network infrastructures for performance, security, and long-term growth. By assessing current environments and tailoring solutions to meet specific needs, including AV systems integrator requirements and Microsoft Teams integration network, we ensure seamless connectivity and scalability, using advanced tools and industry best practices to build reliable, future-ready networks.

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Requirements Gathering

FORTÉ ensures project success through a strategic, thorough requirements-gathering process, a cornerstone of every AV consulting engagement. By collaborating with clients to identify unique needs and using advanced tools to create actionable technical frameworks, we deliver tailored AV integration solutions that align with objectives and adapt to evolving demands.

Empower Your Organization with Expert Guidance

In an era of rapid technological evolution, FORTÉ remains committed to delivering expertise that helps you achieve your desired objectives. We empower teams and organizations to maintain a competitive edge in their industries. 

Let’s shape the future — together. 

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What people say about FORTÉ

Trusted and reliable partner

DCN recognizes FORTÉ as a trusted and reliable partner providing us with the latest in AV technology. Communication and technical resources are always available.

Jamie Eckart

Dakota Carrier Network

Great relationship

I had a great relationship with FORTÉ's team in Austin throughout the project, which lasted several months due to Covid era [supply chain issues]. AVI kept up with items very well.

Jeff Jones

GM Financial

Great partner

Trent and the FORTÉ team have been great partners to us for many years. We appreciate their energy and efforts to meet our A/V demand nationwide.

Logan Eggiman

Border States Electric

Thanks for the Continued Partnership

Big thanks to FORTÉ to complete our project before classes started. Thanks for the continued partnership in supporting the U Chicago campus.

Marlon Aguilar

University of Chicago

Went above and beyond

The techs were extremely nice, professional, smart and easy to work with. You went above and beyond answering my questions to make sure I understood everything as I was taking on this project at the tail-end. All in all, the team was great to work with

Danielle Bosworth

IBM iX

Part of the design team

FORTÉ proposed an innovative, non-traditional AV solution. They were very open to my technical input from the beginning and I felt part of the design team. They were a fantastic partner!

Jeremy Williams

iCR

Couldn't be happier

This was a quick turn project and [everyone] involved got it done as quickly as possible. I couldn't be happier.

Donna Burns

Xavier University

Enjoy working with them

Everyone on this team has been very helpful, patient, and can walk you through anything. I enjoy working with them.

Shanna Coxen

Dave & Busters

Great support

The entire team at FORTÉ did everything in their power to ensure we were satisfied with our AV solution. We've received great support throughout the process and look forward to working with you again on upcoming projects.

Paul Bogdanowicz

Hitachi Hightech

Great work as always!

Skylar Freeman

Stryker Instruments

Great job

[The] sales, implementation and installation crew all did a great job

Kari Quimby

Michigan Association of Insurance Agents

Appreciate the flexibility

I appreciate the flexibility of the entire FORTÉ team to accommodate the project within the timeframe presented.

Ed Magyar

MillerKnoll

Trusted partner

FORTÉ is a trusted partner, supplying key AV components to our growing restaurant business; delivering as expected to locations coast to coast, even among global supply shortages. They never miss an opportunity to excel, enabling our team to provide an elevated experience to every guest.

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Just a phone call away

We appreciate [FORTÉ's] knowledge and the technology solutions and ideas they share with us for each project. And, they're just a phone call away if we need tech support.

Matt Costello

FARGODOME

Understood our vision

FORTÉ understood our vision so we could build a feature-rich space and put it to use on day one. We've taken the mystery out of our meetings so the public can better understand what its elected officials are doing.

Gregg Schildberger

City of Fargo

5 stars

We were so very happy with FORTÉ. We asked for a mobile solution and we had a short window to order and get the device installed before a very important executive meeting. They DELIVERED! I give them 5 stars.

Theresa Bashore

YRC Worldwide

Extremely pleased

Thank you all again. We are extremely pleased and excited to get the remaining station converted.

Dave Wood

Kansas Fire Department

Always a great team to work with

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Capital Electric

Team of great people

We worked with FORTÉ to build a proof of concept for our customer experience center. FORTÉ provided the expertise, access to technology manufacturers and a team of great people who made this happen on schedule and on budget.

Eric Pond

Greenheck Fan Corporation

Perfect team to find a solution

FORTÉ proved to be the perfect team to find a solution that maximized our available space and integrated with some of our existing technology investment.

Justin Marthaler

Strand Associates

Expertise in the field

I have had the pleasure of working closely with many staff members over the last few months, the relationship continues to be strong and healthy because every person was working toward the success of my needs. Thank you for your continued expertise in your field.

Dawn Sericati

Washington County

Extra effort

I appreciate Mike Kaz' extra effort to get us up and running for live streaming of our Sunday Service

Don Amundson

Grace Church

I love the FORTÉ team

Belinda Lawrence

Kenosha County

Met our needs

We upgraded the most visible room in our organization. I was hesitant at first to go with a full Crestron Flex design in a board room but I entrusted our team at FORTÉ to meet the needs of our executive leadership team

Nick Legotte

Dexcom Inc.

Unexpectedly quick response. We appreciate the support.

Larry Lee

Red River Technologies LLC

Rose to the heights of excellence

You seized the opportunity...and rose to such heights of excellence. And this opportunity is providing us with some great practices to implement after COVID-19 by leveraging technology even more than we have in the past.

Sarah Aghassi

County of San Diego

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Renewable Energy Leader Upgrades Mission-Critical Operations

Leading renewable energy producer modernized its control rooms, enhancing efficiency and compliance with NERC CIP standards through advanced solutions.
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Trend Micro elevated its executive collaboration spaces to deliver a more advanced, connected, and effective communication environment.
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