The Subject:

Three Affordable Technologies That Will Dramatically Impact Your Communications

Times are changing. Has your business caught up with the latest trends and best practices in technology? Join us at Multi-Media Solutions, Inc. (MMS), on Thursday, March 14. Mike White, President and CEO of MMS, will show you three technologies that will dramatically impact your communications - video conferencing, video streaming and dynamic digital signage. Learn how these tools can be used to lift communications with your employees, communicate clearly what you do and what is important. Mike and his team will demystify terms, such as Unified Communication and BYOD. Whatever your challenge, integrating your technologies and connecting to the current generation’s expectations of a great workplace is within reach. Hear more from Mike in the video intro above.

The Expert:

Mike White, President and CEO of Multi-Media Solutions, Inc., is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Before entering the audio visual industry, Mike worked in pharmaceutical sales for over 5 years and was recognized as National Rookie of the Year 1980 and National Salesman of the Year 1983 by Syntex Labs. He followed that by a move back into industries where his degree would be put to good use, working in sales of computer peripherals for Gentry Associates for 2 years.

In 1987, Mike started a company called Computers Plus, which specialized in Point-of-Sale touch screen systems. It was as the president of Computers Plus that Mike found himself more and more drawn toward audio visual technology and systems integration, as his clients’ needs accelerated in that direction. The acceleration was so dramatic that in 1990, Multi-Media Solutions, Inc. was born, absorbing Computers Plus within it.

Mike guided the company, whose mission statement is “Audio Visual System Integration with Integrity”, in steady upward growth from a 3-person operation to the current 18-person firm. MMS was chosen as one of INC Magazines 500 Fastest Growing Companies in 2001.

His expertise and influence have extended into the community and all over the country. Mike is sought after as a speaker and teacher at many different types of events. Mike has his CTS Certification from the International Communications Industries Association, Inc.®, the industry standard certification program for professionals in the audiovisual industry. He is also one of the founding partners of the ClearPath Group and has brought MMS to Affiliate status with the USAV Group, a national Audio Visual Integrator consortium. Mike served for 6 years on their board (DAC). Mike has brought MMS to a position of leadership in the digital signage field. Mike has also led the company to affiliate with the InValue Group and now serves on its leadership team.

Mike has led MMS to a nationally recognized position as experts in Video Conferencing and Telepresence, Dynamic Digital Signage and Advanced A/V Integration with installation in every state and 13 foreign countries.

Born and raised in Blount County, Mike and his wife, Melanie, have two sons. He is honored to serve the Lord at First Baptist Church of Alcoa.