Wausau Opening
A fourth Wisconsin office helps CEC better address clients’ technology needs Hiawatha, IA (Feb. 22, 2022) – CEC, a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce the establishment of its new office location in Wausau, WI, on Feb. 1, 2022. To better support its growing team—which continues to serve an increasing number of customers across the Midwest, including in Iowa and Wisconsin —the company opened this fourth Wisconsin location. The new Wausau office will help CEC continue its expansion into western Wisconsin and better serve key customers in that region. CEC’s newest Wisconsin office is located at 1415 Merrill Avenue near downtown Wausau and Interstate 39. “We’re excited about what this new location in Wausau will allow us to do for our customers,” says CEC CEO Kim Lehrman. “By opening another office space where our employees can create innovative solutions and work side by side with team members to solve problems, we’ll be able to help our Wisconsin customers better apply technology to improve communication, collaboration, efficiency, and safety.” To learn more about CEC and the technology solutions it provides to customers, visit www.cecinfo.com. About CEC CEC employs more than 300 professional and technical staff in nine locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. The company offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on creating world-class technology experiences, the CEC team partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. Visit www.cecinfo.com. Media Contact:Charissa Birescbires@cecinfo.com319.731.4807
CEC Announces Business Technology Conference Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrating 75 Years of Technology & Innovation: Past, Present, and Future Hiawatha, IA (Feb. 16, 2021) – CEC (Communications Engineering Company), a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce the return of its popular Business Technology Conference (BTC) on October 21 at the Doubletree in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. BTC will help CEC close out a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary by connecting Iowa and Wisconsin business leaders to new and relevant technologies, demonstrations, and innovative ideas to improve communication, collaboration, and safety. With a theme of 75 Years of Technology & Innovation: Past, Present, and Future – the conference will be an opportunity for organizations to assess their technology foundation, learn about trends, and work on their technology vision and roadmap. “BTC has grown into a regional event where customers can experience the latest technology,” states Randy Montelius, CEC VP of Technology. “The single day format makes it easier to fit into their schedule and provides a unique platform to hear first-hand how peers are meeting the challenges of today’s world.” CEC’s trusted technology partners—leaders in AV, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications—will also be onsite to update attendees on the technology set to support digital experiences and new ways of working (NWOW). CEC’s Business Technology Conference has become a must-attend event for technology decision-makers in hospitals and long-term care settings, schools and campuses, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices. In 2021, the event returns as one way to honor the past, talk about the challenges of the present, and plan for what’s to come. The valuable information unveiled at this year’s BTC won’t be found anywhere else in the Midwest. Attendees can use what they learn to stay one step ahead of the rapidly changing technology landscape. For more information, visit www.cecinfo.com. About CEC CEC employs more than 300 professional and technical staff in eight locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. The company offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on creating world class technology experiences, the CEC team partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. Visit www.cecinfo.com. About BTC Now in its 13th year, CEC’s Business Technology Conference (BTC) provides education for technology influencers and decision-makers. The event delivers several tracks of education sessions, showcases the latest technology from trusted technology providers, and supports networking among professionals across the Midwest. Media Contact: Angie Worrell, aworrell@cecinfo.com, 319.731.1245 | #BTC2021
CEC Celebrates 75-Year Milestone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Company positions itself to remain sustainable and relevant for the next 75 years Hiawatha, IA (Jan. 26, 2021) – CEC (Communications Engineering Company), a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, announces today a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. CEC was established in 1946 by founder Paul Parmer to support the growing need for communication via radio transmission. From post-WWII to a worldwide pandemic, CEC evolved as communication systems became increasingly sophisticated and pervasive. Jim and Lisa Smith, CEC owners, share, “When we purchased CEC 30 years ago, we acquired a company steeped in 45 years of technology history, and, most importantly, an amazing team of people focused on solving customers’ complex needs. We are here today because of our employees’ passion for bringing tools that help our customers face organizational challenges.” A year-long series of celebrations will be held across Iowa and Wisconsin to honor the company’s history, showcase emerging technologies, and put a spotlight on the talented people creating premier customer experiences. This includes re-launching the popular Business Technology Conference (BTC) in October 2021. With a historic and timely focus – 75 Years of Technology & Innovation: Past, Present, and Future – the conference will be an opportunity for organizations to assess their technology foundation, learn about trends, and work on their technology vision and roadmap. “CEC is a trusted partner of hospitals, manufacturers, educators, governments, and financial institutions because we deliver great technology experiences,” states Kim Lehrman, CEO. “Technology is in a constant state of change and evolution. To position ourselves for the next 75 years, we will continue to invest in building the talent that customers want beside them as they choose, engineer, implement, and integrate their mission-critical systems. That has been the foundation for CEC’s success in the last 75 years and will continue to be for the next 75 years.” In anticipation of renewed growth, CEC has developed industry-leading training and mentoring initiatives, including: Department of Labor-sanctioned apprenticeships, Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)-certified training, and manufacturer certifications. In addition, planned summer internships will focus on developing knowledge of technology and associated career paths within CEC. Discovering the potential in each individual and growing and nurturing that passion is what leads the company to success. These premier programs promote a deep understanding of the specific skills needed to impact the next generation of technology masters – and CEC is leading the way. About CEC CEC employs more than 300 professional and technical staff in eight locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. The company offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on creating world class technology experiences, the CEC team partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. Visit www.cecinfo.com. Media Contact: Angie Worrell, aworrell@cecinfo.com, 319.731.1245
CEC's Kim Lehrman Featured in CBJ
Kim Lehrman, CEC's CEO, was recently featured in the CBJ on Nate Kaeding's podcast, Real Success with Nate Kaeding. Here's a short excerpt:
CEC Helps Healthcare Organizations Prepare to Safely and Confidently Store COVID-19 Vaccines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Temperature-monitoring technology ensures vaccine effectiveness and automates compliance reporting Hiawatha, IA (Dec. 9, 2020) – CEC (Communications Engineering Company), a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, stands ready to help hospitals, pharmacies, and medical clinics prepare to store vital COVID-19 vaccines as they make their way across the country. CEC’s team of in-house healthcare technology experts—including engineers, clinical application specialists, installers and technicians, and account executives—have the skills, expertise, and resources needed to help healthcare organizations prepare to safely and confidently maintain extremely cold storage temperatures (as low as -94 degrees F) to preserve the vaccine’s active ingredients. Through a partnership with Primex, CEC staff members are trained to deploy and integrate OneVue Sense temperature-monitoring technology. This technology helps hospitals, pharmacies, and medical clinics maintain proper vaccine storage temperatures, detect any temperature variations, and alert staff when temperature levels fall outside parameters so action can be taken quickly. This technology also frees healthcare staff from having to continuously monitor and log temperatures each day per CDC guidelines. “To support healthcare organizations as they protect individuals and communities, Primex’s temperature-monitoring technology ensures vaccine effectiveness and automates compliance reporting,” says Kim Lehrman, CEC chief executive officer. “CEC is ready to help healthcare organizations adopt OneVue Sense now so they’re ready when vaccines start to arrive.” OneVue Sense technology can also monitor temperature, humidity, and air pressure in patient care areas to ensure that isolation rooms are kept at proper levels to limit virus spread. To learn more, visit https://www.cecinfo.com/about-cec/our-partners/primex/. About CEC With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on creating world class technology experiences, the CEC team partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.
CEC Featured in Dubuque Telegraph Herald
NEW FACILITY FOR TECH COMPANYSource: Telegraph Herald, BY JEFF MONTGOMERY A company specializing in systems integration and technology solutions has moved to a new location in Dubuque. Communications Engineering Co. — known as CEC — opened a Dubuque office in 2002. It started with just two employees in Dubuque and now employs 20 workers locally. To accommodate the growing staff, CEC in August moved to 4099 McDonald Drive. “In terms of space and visibility, it is a leap forward,” said CEO Kim Lehrman. CEC has offices throughout the Midwest and offers solution design, integration and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, health care communications, information technology and two-way communications. Company leaders believe that CEC’s offerings have even more value as society grapples with COVID-19. Lehrman noted that the company can help school districts as they incorporate hybrid learning and assist companies aiming to create work-from-home environments. “We feel we are helping customers with issues that are top-of-mind at this time,” Lehrman said. CEC Communication will offer an open house at its new location from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15. The company can be reached at 563-690-0747
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CEC Hosts Open House at New Dubuque Location
– CEC, Communications Engineering Company, a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce an Open House celebration of their new location. Customers, friends and technology decision-makers in Davenport and surrounding areas are invited to attend. Local CEC experts will demonstrate technologies that solve top-of-mind issues including hybrid learning environments, connectivity that solves the digital divide, maintaining corporate culture in a Work From Home (WFH) world and patient communication during COVID-19 and beyond.
CEC Hosts Open House at New Davenport Location
– CEC, Communications Engineering Company, a nationally recognized technology solutions provider and systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce an Open House celebration of their new location. Customers, friends and technology decision-makers in Davenport and surrounding areas are invited to attend. Local CEC experts will demonstrate technologies that solve top-of-mind issues including hybrid learning environments, connectivity that solves the digital divide, maintaining corporate culture in a Work From Home (WFH) world and patient communication during COVID-19 and beyond.
CEC Featured in National Security Magazine
Security Business Magazine showcased an article on CEC's new Managed Systems Program (MSP). Driven by Tyler Ebnet and Kim Lehrman, MSP was implemented to give our customers the ability to choose an affordable monthly usage payment, rather than paying for technology upfront.
CEC Offers Customers Work from Home Kits
Due to current social distancing protocols, many find themselves working from home for the first time. As technology experts, CEC supports connectivity challenges by offering a work-from-home solution that solves many issues for those new to working from home.
CEC Receives National Excellence in Business Award from National Systems Contractors Association
Communications Engineering Company (CEC), a nationally recognized technology systems integrator, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) with an Excellence in Business award in the category of Differentiating Strategies.
CEC Announces Managed Systems Program (MSP)
Communications Engineering Company (CEC), a nationally recognized technology systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce its new Managed Systems Program (MSP). Designed as an all-inclusive subscription service, MSP helps organizations of all types and sizes better manage technology initiatives.
CEC Appoints Kim Lehrman as New CEO to Focus on Talent & Next-Gen Technology
CEC Appoints Kim Lehrman as New CEO to Focus on Talent & Next-Gen Technology
