Over the years the work performed by the company has evolved from simple audio systems into fully integrated audio, video, data, security, and telecommunication systems. The best value that the company brings to clients is expertise and experience when it is integrating all of those technologies into a single unified system. With the growing industry trend of convergence it is expected that some form of integration will be required in almost every project.

“It was very hard to even consider making the change,” stated company President Kelly McCarthy, “We have worked extremely hard to make our name synonymous with quality and I simply didn’t want to tamper with it. However, it is obvious that integration is truly what we do and our name should reflect that.”

Genesis will be making the name change in all branch locations across the country.

For further information please contact Randall Paul, General Manager, at 1-800-363-0292.

Genesis Communication Inc. is one of Canada’s premier professional electronic systems integration companies. Genesis provides a full range of design/build, consultation, and installation services including fully integrated audio, video, security, data, and telecommunication systems. Matrix Professional Video Systems Inc. has been the predominant production/broadcast video and audio/visual integration solutions provider throughout British Columbia for over 20 years.

“It is expected that the synergy of these two quality organizations shall provide an exceptional level of solutions for our clients and we are excited by those prospects,” said Kelly McCarthy, Genesis’ President. “I have always had an enormous amount of respect for Jon Raby and the team that he built at Matrix. It is with great anticipation that we combine these two strong organizations.”

Genesis Vancouver staff will relocate to the Matrix location at 123 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, as of May 1, 2007. The Vancouver office shall operate under the management of current Genesis Vancouver branch manager Ian McWilliams. The Vancouver branch office shall operate for a period of time as “Genesis/Matrix” to allow existing clientele to adjust to the change. “We intend to keep our current location on West 7th in Vancouver and grow the operation considerably,” stated McWilliams.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ian McWilliams (Vancouver Branch Manager) at (604) 875-6301.

Calgary Technician Adam Dippel, for example, is taking a group of high school kids to Mexico where they are going to build a home for a homeless family. They are also going to be staying in an orphanage for the entire trip. They will be doing general painting and dry walling work in the orphanage, building a small shed and installing a hot water tank.  Adam has worked on a fundraising campaign to get the materials and expenses that he will need to do the work required. Genesis has agreed to match any donations raised within the company.

Edmonton Sales Consultant Dennis Turner has been serving on the Board of Directors of the Wildrose Polio Support Society for five years and as Treasurer for the past three years. He has participated in the Great Human Race, a United Way initiative, for the past four years to raise funds for the Society. The Wildrose Polio Support Society provides therapeutic support and rehabilitative services to polio survivors. Once again Genesis has agreed to match any donations raised within the company.

Genesis Project Manager Howard Humeny volunteers as the equipment manager for the Sherwood Park District Soccer Association. Over the past few years Howard has arranged for the donation and delivery of over 2000 jerseys as well as balls and other equipment to kids in Africa, Cuba, and Afghanistan. In association with the Canadian Military, the equipment donated was instrumental in a soccer tournament for over 900 kids in Afghanistan.

Genesis also works directly with the Brown Bag lunch program in Calgary to provide lunches to children in inner city schools. In Edmonton Genesis provides funding to the Youth Emergency Shelter to support their efforts in helping troubled teens. “It is our intent in our new offices in Vancouver and Ottawa to also provide value to those communities now that we are an active part of them,” says Genesis President Kelly McCarthy.

McCarthy volunteers time to sit on the board of directors of the National Systems Contracting Association in the USA, as well as sitting on several advisory committees for colleges and post-secondary trade schools in the cities where Genesis has offices. Scott Cahoon in the Genesis Calgary office also provides advisory services to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology where he attended and graduated. Brent Bauman, CTS of the Edmonton office sits on the Infocomm SAVVI (Sound, Audiovisual and Video Integrators) Council.

Many other staff members here at Genesis give of their time, money, and expertise, to make the communities that we reside in better places and the industry that we work in more professional. We are proud of these folks as they support our vision and values.

The scopes of work will grow to include Telecommunications and Data over a period of time to reflect the full level of services offered at other Genesis locations.

The Genesis Ottawa office will be managed by industry veteran David Purcell (former owner/manager of OM Video). Mr. Purcell and his team will continue to provide an exemplary level of design and service to the NCR and other areas of Ontario. The addition of the Genesis Team will allow Genesis Ottawa to exceed client expectations on every project. 

“My respect for David and his team is without parallel” stated Kelly McCarthy, Genesis’ President. ”They are consummate professionals who will allow Genesis to grow substantially while maintaining a level of quality synonymous with our brand. Our vision of becoming a premier national and soon to be international systems integration firm is closer to realization.”

Genesis Communication Inc. is one of Canada’s premier professional electronic systems integration companies. Genesis provides a full range of design/build, consultation, and installation services including fully integrated audio, video, security, data, and telecommunication systems. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Randall Paul (General Manager) at Genesis Communication Inc. head office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 780-455-3000. 

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Paging, Audio/Video, and Videoconferencing were just a few of the many systems installed by Genesis technicians at the ACH. “There were some very tight timelines and complex systems to complete”, tells Sean Gamble (Genesis Project Manager) “My team did the things that they had to do to get the job done right.”

“It was a great experience, although a little nerve racking at times”, says James Smith (Genesis Sales Engineer) “They were great folks to work with, but they didn’t always know exactly what they wanted.” James was able to work with the staff at the hospital to ensure that the technology being installed would meet their needs now and in the future. “After all, they are doing some very important work.”

For further information contact James Smith at 800-263-5140.

The project includes security cameras, door access control, and burglary alarms, in remote aboriginal communities. The IP communications protocol allows the security system to be centrally monitored and controlled using the same data stream as the Health Canada communications network.

“Genesis Communication extensive background in data networks and security systems allowed us to get the most value available for our client”, says Cliff Ziegler (Genesis Communication project engineer).  It was a challenge to make sure that the Genesis technical team was fully prepared prior to getting in the bush plane and heading to site. “There was no going back to the shop for supplies if we were not completely prepared”, tells Keith Ilesic (Genesis Site Foreman).

For further information please contact Cliff Ziegler at 800-363-0292.

“Cavernous. Ambitious. Tasteful. Opulent.” says Gary Lamphier of the Edmonton Journal. “This is Paragon’s first project in Canada”, says Brian Lee, “and it will be our flagship.”

Genesis provided design consultation, installation, and programming for one of the most complex electronics systems north of the 49th parallel. With over 340 flat panel and projection displays that can be addressed from video central the results have been stunning.

The Genesis team was brought in late in the project when Paragon discovered that their chosen consultant was in way over their heads. “Fast tracking a project this complex was a challenge and took up a lot of our resources”, recalls Genesis’ Kevin McKay, head engineer for the project, “but it was certainly worth it now that we see the results. More than that, we have a very happy client.” Genesis is currently working on several other Paragon projects across the country.