This strategic expansion brings AVI-SPL India closer to customers in high-growth regions, enabling stronger collaboration and faster service delivery across the country. Since starting operations in India in 2022, AVI-SPL has grown quickly, with over 250 team members supporting a network of local and global Fortune 500 clients.

Why Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad has developed into a centre for cultural innovation, with top universities, multinational companies, and more Global Capability Centres focused on engineering, research & development, and IT. “

Ahmedabad offers an exciting opportunity for us. Our expansion is a strategic step in our growth journey,” said Mala Prasad, Managing Director of AVI-SPL India. “The city not only offers a rapidly growing market for AV solutions but also gives us access to a dynamic and skilled talent pool. The new Ahmedabad location will enable faster delivery and more personalised service to our clients while creating new career opportunities for engineers, technicians, and AV professionals in the region.”

Hiring Now

As AVI-SPL settles into Ahmedabad, the team is actively hiring premiere talent to deliver excellent customer value. The company invites interested parties to visit our careers page: https://avispl.com/about-us/careers/

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved.

Visit AVISPL.com to learn more or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X.

MEDIA CONTACT

Merie Browne
Senior Marketing Manager | AVI-SPL
Merie.Browne@avispl.com

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26North to Acquire Global Leader in Digital Workplace Solutions, AVI-SPL, Adding Top-Tier Technology Services Company to 26North’s Growing Private Equity Portfolio

Tampa, FL – Wednesday June 25, 2025 – 26North Partners LP (“26North”), the next-generation alternatives platform founded by Josh Harris, today announced an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in AVI-SPL, the global leader in audio-video and unified communications technologies, from Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) and other selling shareholders. Marlin and select shareholders will retain a minority interest in the company. Financial terms were not disclosed.

AVI-SPL is a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands, serving over 86% of the Fortune 100. The company delivers mission-critical audio-visual, collaboration solutions and experiential technology that power the modern workplace, spanning installation, integration, and managed services across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Asia-Pacific regions.

“AVI-SPL exemplifies the kind of business we seek out at 26North—resilient, essential, and built for long-term growth,” said Mark Weinberg, Head of Private Equity at 26North. “It operates in an expanding market, holds a leadership position, and serves a diversified, blue-chip customer base.”

The investment reflects 26North’s strategy of backing high-quality, middle-market companies with strong fundamentals and proven leadership. AVI-SPL’s management team, led by CEO John Zettel, has consistently driven innovation and operational excellence, positioning the company as a category leader as remote collaboration becomes a permanent fixture of the modern enterprise.

“We’re thrilled to partner with 26North,” said Zettel. “Their long-term vision and operational expertise make them an ideal partner as we continue to scale globally and deliver transformative solutions to our customers.”

With more than 4,400 employees across over 70 offices worldwide, AVI-SPL has completed over 120,000 projects in more than 100 countries. The company is recognized for its ability to deliver scalable solutions that are easy to use and have a measurable impact—qualities that closely align with 26North’s investment philosophy.

26North will support AVI-SPL through its Alpha Creation Team (ACT), a catalyst for sustainable value that drives operational excellence and taps into a powerful network of relationships across industries — including sports and entertainment — to spark transformative partnerships and accelerate growth.

“AVI-SPL is at the forefront of redefining how organizations connect digital and physical spaces,” said 26North Managing Director Tyler Sipprelle. “Their sustained momentum reflects the company’s ability to meet the growing demand for seamless collaboration. We’re excited to support AVI-SPL as it continues to scale organically and through strategic acquisitions to better serve customers around the world.”

This marks 26North’s third investment by its Private Equity platform, following its 2024 acquisitions of ArchKey Solutions and Onelife Fitness. It is the strategy’s first transaction in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector.

“AVI-SPL’s transformation over the past five years has been remarkable,” said Marlin Managing Director Alex Beregovsky. “From merging two industry leaders at the outset and subsequently working closely with the management team to build a market-leading platform organically and with acquisitions, we are proud of what we have been able to accomplish together. We are enthusiastic to continue our partnership with the team, together with 26North, to support AVI-SPL’s next chapter of growth.”

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

About 26North

26North Partners LP is an integrated, multi-asset class investment platform that provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, private equity, credit, and insurance and reinsurance solutions.

The 26North team brings decades of experience managing third-party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities where they operate. Since launching in late 2022, 26North has grown to approximately $28 billion in assets under management.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X

About Marlin Equity Partners

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with nearly $10 billion in capital commitments specializing in the software, technology and services sectors. Marlin’s mission is to partner with exceptional management teams to drive scale and enhance long-term value in businesses through its deep domain expertise, extensive network and operational transformations focused on product innovation, go-to-market enhancements, and strategic M&A. Founded in 2005, Marlin has completed over 260 acquisitions and raised 13 funds. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Cristina Alesci
Managing Director, 26North
Email: calesci@26n.com

Eric Barie
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Email: eric.barie@avispl.com

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[Tampa, FL, US] – [Monday, January 6, 2025] – AVI-SPL, a leading global provider of digital enablement solutions, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of ICAP Global (ICAP), an industry-leading provider of audiovisual (AV) and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technology solutions with locations across Latin America and in Spain.

The merger of AVI-SPL and ICAP creates the market-leading provider of AV, UCC, workplace management, and experience technology able to serve customers worldwide. With the addition of ICAP operations, AVI-SPL has widened its reach in global Spanish-speaking markets and deepened its ability to serve clients there locally.

John Zettel, CEO of AVI-SPL, stated, “This merger represents a transformative moment for our company. ICAP Global has a superb reputation as a technology leader in Latin American and Spanish markets. As we merge, we’ll accelerate our global growth and uniquely position ourselves to deliver a seamless and exceptional customer experience everywhere our clients need us.”

With ICAP, AVI-SPL adds locations in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Spain. AVI-SPL will immediately begin integrating the ICAP teams, best practices, and operations into its own using a proven playbook that seamlessly supports customers, vendors, and employees throughout the process.

ICAP Global CEO Martĺn Saul added, “The solutions and services represented by the AV and integrated experiences technology industry have become ubiquitous in nearly every sector in every region. We consider this the ideal moment to merge with AVI-SPL to form a truly global provider with the expertise and reach to support clients across Latin America and worldwide.” Saul is also the former Chairman of the AVIXA Board LSC, which promotes and tracks AV and experience technology market growth.

United under one AVI-SPL vision, the expanded organization will advance clients’ digital experience transformation with the broadest portfolio of AV, UCC, IoT, and managed services backed by a deep global team with local market expertise across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

This acquisition reinforces AVI-SPL’s commitment to helping organizations work smarter and live better. As a newly expanded team, AVI-SPL will continue anticipating client needs, adapting to changing market demands, expanding its geographic footprint, and driving sustainable growth with AV, UCC, and experience technology.

Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X.

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With over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing and sales, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to deliver impactful results. He has held senior leadership roles at industry-leading organizations, including TomTom, HERE Technologies, and Frontier Communications.

Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated a remarkable ability to align marketing and sales strategies, improve customer acquisition, drive revenue growth, and optimize return on investment. His innovative approach and collaborative leadership style have consistently produced impactful outcomes for the organizations he has served.

“Eric’s deep experience, innovative approach, and collaborative leadership make him an outstanding addition to AVI-SPL,” said Dale Bottcher, EVP of Sales & Marketing. “His leadership will play a crucial role in ensuring our marketing efforts align seamlessly with our sales initiatives and long-term growth objectives. We are thrilled to welcome Eric to the team.”

In his new role, Eric will focus on aligning AVI-SPL’s sales and marketing efforts with the company’s short- and long-term growth plans. He will lead the charge in creating a cohesive and unified marketing strategy to support AVI-SPL’s diverse market footprint, enabling enhanced delivery of its world-class solutions and services on a global scale.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X.

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TAMPA, FL. — December 4, 2024 — AVI-SPL, the leading provider of global digital enablement solutions, today announces Kelly Bousman’s appointment to the newly created position of senior vice president of ESG and sustainability. An experienced company leader, Bousman shifts from directing AVI-SPL’s global marketing strategy to owning the company’s global Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and operationalization.

Bousman steps into her new leadership role at a pivotal time in the company’s transformation, global expansion, and increasing global interest in corporate sustainability and ESG action. A recent TIME article highlighted AVI-SPL’s strategies for measurable environmental impact while furthering the company’s top-line growth goals. The inaugural AVI-SPL ESG Performance Report details the company’s ESG materiality analysis, goals, policies, and actions.

“We’re tuned into the voice of our global customers and our global workforce, and we heard loud and clear the need for creating sustainability practices that could help them achieve their own sustainability goals,” states John Zettel, CEO. He adds, “From minimizing waste and carbon emissions to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we’re committed to shaping a future where everyone thrives.”

Bousman’s charter is to build connections across AVI-SPL’s stakeholders to create new value through sustainability and diversity practices. She chairs a committee of global AVI-SPL business leaders and steers cross-functional workstreams to achieve AVI-SPL’s ESG Blueprint milestones across a rolling three-year time horizon.

To ensure ongoing alignment and progress, Bousman will interface regularly with customers, employees, suppliers, and industry partners to co-create sustainability business models. This includes co-chairing the AVIXA Sustainability Advisory Group starting in 2025.

“At our core, AVI-SPL believes that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles aren’t just metrics. They’re the seeds of a more sustainable tomorrow for all – our customers, employees, suppliers, and partners,” says Kelly Bousman. “We apply the Triple Bottom Line framework to our sustainability strategy.”

Bousman joined AVI-SPL in 1997 and has held various positions related to new business and market offerings, from e-commerce to customer marketing, preferred supplier engagement, and global brand strategy. This new role is an exciting opportunity for her to create new long-term, sustainable value for AVI-SPL.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn and X.

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TAMPA, FL. — July 23, 2024 — AVI-SPL, the leading global provider of digital enablement solutions, announced today that our federal practice team was selected as a subcontractor by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support its $922 million U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Information Technology Services (CITS) modernization contract. AVI-SPL will deliver audio-visual, digital signage, and collaboration technology, and provide AV engineering expertise in support of ongoing operations and live events.

GDIT was awarded the USCENTCOM contract in February 2024 by the General Services Administration (GSA). The contract has a one-year base period and five option years.

As part of the Department of Defense (DoD), CENTCOM protects and promotes American interests in vital portions of the world, including the Middle East, central Asia, south Asia, and the surrounding waterways. CENTCOM was formed in 1983 with US-based headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.

For its role in the GDIT contract, AVI-SPL will provide audio visual technology support in various spaces across the CENTCOM headquarters campus, including command and control spaces, meeting rooms, training rooms and special use spaces. These offerings will be extended across the CENTCOM Area Of Responsibility (AOR) when called upon.

“AVI-SPL’s federal practice is proud to support CENTCOM missions to help keep the United States and our coalition partners safe and effective through our secure technology and on-site managed service offerings. It’s our privilege to support the US federal government across the globe, especially here in Florida,” said Mike Garvey, AVI-SPL Senior Vice President of Federal Sales and Operations.
AVI-SPL’s dedicated federal practice launched in 2004 and has worked with all branches of the DoD as well as a majority of federal civilian agencies and 4th estate organizations.

For more information about AVI-SPL, please visit our global website: https://avispl.com.

About AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. AVI-SPL’s highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide – including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies – to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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