Creation Networks

What Creation Networks does

Creation Networks, Inc. is a privately held, nationwide audiovisual (AV) integration company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada, with a second office in Concord, California. The company specializes in designing, selling, installing, programming, and maintaining professional AV systems for corporate, government, education, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and venue clients across all 50 US states. Its technology stack is built on certified partnerships with 150+ AV brands, including Crestron (Elite Partner), Q-SYS (Gold Partner), Shure, Extron, Cisco, Logitech, Poly, Microsoft, Zoom, and Google, with engineering staff holding CTS and CTS-D certifications to deliver multi-vendor unified communications, control, and AV-over-IP deployments.

The company monetizes through four distinct revenue streams: hardware resale from 150+ authorized brands (sold via e-commerce catalog and direct sales), professional services for design, engineering, installation, and DSP/control programming, managed services (proprietary AVAILS Managed AV and CreationCare 24/7 remote monitoring), and AV-as-a-Service leasing. Products span Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet Rooms, and Cisco Webex-certified bundles, commercial displays, projectors, video walls, audio systems, and ADA-compliant assistive listening hardware. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, a direct e-commerce storefront with flash sales and B2B portal, and a channel/dealer network.

With 5,000+ rooms installed and project references spanning federal agencies (FEMA, FAA, USAF, US Navy, BART), large enterprises (Coinbase, Netflix, Disney, Rivian, Nokia, Raytheon, Hyatt, Indeed), and higher education (UC Davis, SFSU, Lake Tahoe Community College), Creation Networks positions itself as a full-lifecycle integrator rather than a pure reseller. The 1,744+ TAA-compliant product offering and CTS-D certified engineering depth are central to its federal-government and defense-sector positioning. Recurring managed services and AVaaS leasing represent the company's primary shift toward subscription-style revenue, though the majority of bookings still appear tied to project-based hardware and professional services.

Name

Creation Networks

Legal name

Creation Networks, Inc.

Website

https://creationnetworks.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creation Networks is a privately held, nationwide AV integration company founded in 2006 that designs, installs, and maintains professional audiovisual systems for corporate, government, education, and healthcare clients across 50 US states via 150+ OEM partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio-Visual Integration Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Music Production Hardware (Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Samplers, MIDI Controllers) (MPAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Professional AV integration
• Video conferencing solutions
• Commercial audio-visual systems
• AV design and installation
• Managed AV services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional AV Equipment Sales: Direct sales of AV hardware including displays, video conferencing systems, audio equipment, control systems, and accessories from 150+ authorized brand partners. Products sold at list price with periodic flash sales and discounts.
2. Professional Services: Design, engineering, installation, and programming services for AV system integration. Includes consulting, acoustic design, ADA compliance, and commissioning.
3. Managed Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts, remote monitoring (AVAILS/CreationCare), and embedded on-site staffing services providing recurring revenue from existing customer base.
4. AVaaS Leasing: Audio-Visual as a Service leasing options allowing customers to finance AV equipment and services over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Creation Networks sells professional audio-visual hardware from 150+ authorized brands (Crestron, Q-SYS, Shure, Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Neat, Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.) and provides the full AV lifecycle of system design, engineering, installation, DSP/control programming, and ongoing managed services. The company delivers certified video conferencing rooms for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex, plus TAA-compliant federal and ADA-compliant accessibility solutions, supported by CreationCare 24/7 remote monitoring and AVAILS managed service contracts.

Product overview

Creation Networks is a nationwide AV integration company offering professional audio-visual equipment sales, system design, integration, and support services since 2006. The company's product portfolio centers on video conferencing collaboration solutions across major UC platforms including Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet Rooms, and Cisco Webex, featuring hardware from partners such as Logitech, Crestron, Q-SYS, Poly, Neat, MaxHub, Yealink, and Shure. The offering extends to commercial displays (Samsung, LG, Sony, Planar), professional projectors, video walls, audio components, AV control systems, and wireless presentation solutions like Barco ClickShare. Creation Networks also provides ADA-compliant assistive listening systems and TAA-compliant products for government procurement. Service capabilities include AV design and engineering, integration and installation, CreationCare 24/7 remote monitoring, on-site staffing, and ongoing maintenance and support, all backed by partnerships with over 160 AV brands and certifications including Crestron Elite Partner, Q-SYS Gold Partner, and Microsoft Teams Rooms certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microsoft Teams Rooms Solutions Pre-configured, Teams-certified meeting room bundles combining video bars, cameras, audio systems, and compute modules from Logitech, Crestron, QSC, Poly, and Neat, sold and integrated for enterprise and government customers.
• Zoom Rooms Solutions Zoom-certified video conferencing room solutions including Zoom Rooms kits, all-in-one video bars, and bundles from Logitech, Neat, Poly, and QSC for small to large meeting spaces.
• Google Meet Rooms Solutions Google Meet hardware solutions featuring Meet-certified room bundles and video conferencing equipment from Logitech and other partners for professional collaboration spaces.
• Cisco Webex Solutions Cisco Webex video conferencing hardware including Room Bar, Room Kit Plus, Board Pro interactive displays, and PTZ cameras sold and integrated for enterprise video collaboration deployments.
• Crestron Flex Video Conferencing Systems Crestron Flex video conferencing systems including unified communication bars, wall-mounted solutions, and integrator kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms with touch controls and room scheduling capabilities, supplied and integrated under Crestron Elite Partner status.
• Q-SYS Platform Solutions QSC Q-SYS audio, video, and control software platform featuring Core processors, NV Series hardware, RoomSuite modular bundles, and enterprise networked AV solutions with Dante integration, supplied and programmed under Q-SYS Gold Partner status.
• Commercial Displays Professional commercial displays from Samsung, LG, Sony, Planar, Sharp NEC, and other manufacturers including 4K UHD, QLED, OLED, and direct-view LED panels for digital signage, conference rooms, and video walls.
• Video Wall Solutions LCD and direct-view LED video wall solutions including mounting systems, controllers, and processors from Absen, Planar, Samsung, and Jupiter Systems for command centers and large-scale displays.
• Assistive Listening Systems ADA-compliant assistive listening solutions including hearing loop systems, infrared, FM, and Wi-Fi-based systems from Williams AV and Listen Technologies for accessible audio environments in commercial and public-sector venues.
• CreationCare Remote Monitoring Proprietary 24/7 remote monitoring and management service for AV systems providing proactive health checks, alerts, and remote support to ensure system reliability for enterprise customers.
• AVAILS Managed AV Service Proprietary managed AV service offering proactive maintenance, 24/7 monitoring, and embedded on-site technical support for enterprise AV systems, typically delivered under multi-year service contracts.
• AV Design and Engineering Services Certified AV system design and engineering services including acoustic design, technology consulting, and custom system specifications for corporate, government, education, and healthcare facilities.
• AV Integration and Installation Services Professional AV system integration, installation, programming, and commissioning services for video conferencing, control systems, audio, and display deployments delivered by CTS/CTS-D certified engineers.
• AVaaS (Audio-Visual as a Service) Leasing Subscription-style leasing option allowing customers to finance professional AV equipment and integration services over time as an alternative to upfront purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ rooms installed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CrestroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrestron Elite Partner status. Sells, installs, and programs Crestron control systems, video conferencing, and AV-over-IP solutions. Authorized Crestron programming services.
• Q-SYS (QSC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQ-SYS Gold Partner. Provides Q-SYS audio, video, and control platform solutions with authorized programming services. Offers Q-SYS RoomSuite pre-configured bundles.
• ShurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShure Certified Partner. Distributes Shure microphones, audio conferencing, and wireless systems. Authorized installation and integration services.
• ExtroncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtron Certified Partner. Sells Extron AV switching, distribution, and control products. Authorized integration services.
• LogitechmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Logitech video conferencing, collaboration bars, and accessories including Rally series, MeetUp, and Tap solutions.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco Certified Partner for Webex video conferencing. Provides Cisco Room series, Webex Boards, and collaboration hardware with certified deployment.
• Poly (HP)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Poly video conferencing, Studio series, and conference phones for Teams and Zoom deployments.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams Rooms certified partner. Provides certified MTR bundles and integration services for Microsoft Teams Rooms deployments.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationZoom Room certified partner. Certified for deploying Zoom Rooms solutions with pre-configured kits and integration services.
• GooglemajorTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Meet certified partner. Provides Google Meet Rooms solutions and integration services.
• Jupiter SystemsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJupiter Signature Display Partner for video wall and display solutions.
• AbsenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Absen direct view LED displays for video walls and large format displays.
• SamsungmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Samsung commercial displays, TVs, and digital signage solutions.
• SonymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Sony professional displays, projectors, and PTZ cameras.
• LG ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for LG commercial displays, OLED displays, and digital signage.
• BiampmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Biamp Tesira, Devio, and Parle audio conferencing solutions.
• NeatmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Neat collaboration bars, boards, and pads for Zoom and Teams.
• MaxHubmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of MaxHub interactive displays and MTR kits.
• YealinkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Yealink video conferencing, meeting bars, and conference phones.
• Williams AVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for assistive listening and ADA compliance solutions including hearing loop systems.
• Listen TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Listen Technologies assistive listening and ADA compliance solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yorktel: Enterprise AV integration and managed services firm with strong federal and healthcare practices and a proprietary video platform (VaaS). Comparable in managed-services orientation and UC platform expertise (Teams, Zoom, Webex).
• AVI-SPL: Largest US-based AV systems integrator offering design, integration, managed services, and AVaaS across enterprise, government, and education. Directly comparable in service model, vendor partnerships (Crestron, Q-SYS, Cisco), and customer verticals.
• Whitlock: Nationwide AV integrator and managed services provider focused on collaboration, digital signage, and command-center environments. Closely comparable in customer base (corporate, government) and integration-plus-services model.
• CTI (Conference Technologies Inc.): Mid-large AV integrator serving corporate, education, and government clients with design-build services and managed support. Closely comparable in vertical mix and integration-service delivery model.
• Spinitar: AV integrator focused on collaboration, digital signage, and managed services, primarily in the western US. Similar scale and product mix centered on Crestron, Q-SYS, and Microsoft/Zoom ecosystems.
• IVCi: AV collaboration integrator with a strong managed services arm (Cloud Video Experience) serving enterprise and education. Directly comparable in UC platform expertise and recurring-services model.
• Ford Audio-Video: US AV integrator providing design, installation, and managed services across corporate, government, healthcare, and house-of-worship verticals. Comparable in vertical breadth and integration-plus-services offering.
• CCS Presentation Systems: National AV integrator serving corporate, education, and government with design, integration, and managed services. Closely comparable in vertical mix and reliance on enterprise meeting-room deployments.
• Avidex: AV integration and managed services provider serving healthcare, government, and corporate clients on the West Coast. Comparable in vertical mix and recurring managed-services orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: Largest proprietary AV control and UC hardware/software platform vendor. Creation Networks is a Crestron Elite Partner; comparability stems from overlapping customer set, but Crestron competes with integrators on direct enterprise programs and software-led managed offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/creationnetwork

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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