Konnectus

What Konnectus does

Konnectus Pty Ltd is an independent Australian audiovisual (AV) technology consultancy founded in 2013 by Managing Director David Allara and Director of Technology Jonathan Cuthbertson. The firm provides vendor-neutral advisory, solution design, project management, training, and ongoing support services across four primary use cases: workplace technology, education, command centres, and performance spaces. Its core IP is the proprietary 'Konnectus Signature Solution' methodology, which guides clients through strategic planning, technology selection, and long-term optimization, underpinned by a People-First Technology Design Approach. The company works with enterprise-grade manufacturers including Crestron, Lightware, Polycom, Bose, Samsung, and Microsoft, and references industry standards such as AVIXA's DISCAS, PISCR, and Performance Verification Guide.

The business operates through four revenue streams: professional services (AV consulting, design documentation, and project oversight), implementation and project delivery (including independent witness testing), managed services (preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, and SLA-backed support), and recurring subscription revenue via AV as a Service (AVaaS) bundling hardware, installation, firmware updates, and refresh cycles. Pricing is quote-based and project-scoped, with multi-year enterprise contracts; the firm offers complimentary 15-minute consultations for prospect qualification. GTM is sales-led via direct enterprise field sales, founder-driven networking, thought-leadership content (Tech Simple Podcast, blog library), and industry-event participation (Integrate Expo).

Konnectus serves enterprise, education, and government clients across NSW and Victoria from offices in North Sydney (headquarters) and Melbourne. Named customers include JLL, Pacific National, QBE, EY, Norton Rose Fulbright, the University of Newcastle, NSW State Library, Central Coast Council, icare, and a major Australian bank. The firm is founder-owned with no disclosed external investors, no subsidiaries, and a small team of 1-10 AV professionals.

Name

Konnectus

Legal name

Konnectus Pty Ltd

Website

https://konnectus.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Konnectus is an independent Australian audiovisual consultancy founded in 2013, providing vendor-neutral AV strategy, design, project management, and managed services to enterprise, education, and government clients across NSW and Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Consulting & Integration Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Classroom AV Systems Integration (Projectors, Displays, Sound, Control) (EDAEAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM)

Keywords

• Audiovisual consulting services
• AV solution design
• Workplace technology integration
• Command centre AV systems
• Independent AV advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AV Consulting Services: Independent advisory and consulting services providing needs assessment, technology strategy, solution design, and project oversight. Revenue generated through professional consulting fees for strategic planning, design documentation, and project management.
2. Implementation and Project Delivery: End-to-end project management for AV installations including solution implementation, installation oversight, and commissioning. Services include independent witness testing to verify installations meet specifications.
3. AV System Maintenance and Support: Ongoing support agreements including preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, reactive support, and SLA-backed service agreements. Level 1, 2, and 3 support services for AV estates.
4. AV as a Service (AVaaS): Subscription-based model bundling hardware, installation, firmware updates, remote monitoring, and refresh cycles. Fixed monthly fees covering supply, install, support, and mid-term technology refresh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Konnectus is an independent audiovisual (AV) consultancy that delivers strategic advisory, solution design, project management, and training/support services for enterprise, education, government, and performance-space clients. Its core engagements span needs assessment, custom AV system design, installation oversight, commissioning, and ongoing optimisation across meeting rooms, command centres, learning environments, and public-sector facilities. The firm is vendor-agnostic and combines its proprietary Konnectus Signature Solution methodology with AVIXA-aligned engineering practices.

Product overview

Konnectus is an independent AV consultancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of audio visual technology services. The core offering encompasses strategic consulting, solution design and planning, project management and implementation, and training and support. The portfolio also includes specialized services such as AV Proof of Concept (for pilot testing), Independent Witness Testing (for defect verification), AV System Maintenance Plans, AV as a Service (subscription-based solutions), and E-Waste Disposal Services. The firm serves diverse market sectors including workplace, education, command centres, and performance spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AV Consulting and Strategy Services Independent strategic consulting and advisory services covering needs assessment, technology strategy, solution design, and roadmap planning for AV technology investments. Targeted at enterprise, education, government, and command-centre buyers seeking vendor-agnostic advice.
• AV Solution Design and Planning Custom AV system design tailored to client goals and requirements, covering displays, audio, control systems, collaboration tools, and integration with operational systems.
• AV Project Management and Implementation End-to-end project delivery for AV installations including installation oversight, commissioning, and quality verification.
• Training and Support Services User training programs and ongoing technical support for AV systems, designed to improve adoption and reduce tickets (e.g., 38% reduction in external call-outs via Level 1 training).
• AV Proof of Concept Pilot testing service that allows clients to evaluate AV technology solutions in their own environment before committing to full deployment.
• Independent Witness Testing for AV Third-party verification and testing of commercial AV installations to identify defects and ensure day-one operational success, covering performance, function, and reliability verification.
• AV System Maintenance Plans Ongoing maintenance and support services for installed AV systems, including preventive maintenance, remote monitoring, and reactive support via Level 1, 2, and 3 service tiers.
• AV as a Service (AVaaS) Subscription-based AV solution bundling hardware, installation, firmware updates, remote monitoring, and mid-term technology refresh cycles into fixed monthly fees covering supply, install, and support.
• AV E-Waste Disposal Services Sustainable disposal and recycling services for legacy AV equipment, including repurposing or recycling in line with AS/NZS 5377 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• +85% cameras-on adoption in focus rooms after lighting optimization
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• AVIXAsupportingOthers · 1 January 2023Active engagement with AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) as industry body. David Allara participated in panel discussions at Integrate Expo 2023 alongside AVIXA representatives. Company references AVIXA standards and guidelines including Performance Verification Guide, DISCAS, and PISCR.
• AKA AcousticssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AKA Acoustics to solve conference room acoustic issues for corporate clients. Combined AV and acoustic expertise to improve speech intelligibility and listening comfort through acoustic treatment solutions.
• Concept AVsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Concept AV for network-centric AV implementations. Andrew Squillacioti from Concept AV co-hosted podcast episodes discussing AV network best practices and optimization strategies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norman Disney & Young (NDY): Australian AV/ICT and acoustics consultancy (now part of Tetra Tech) that designs audiovisual systems for workplaces, education, and healthcare — directly comparable to Konnectus's independent consultancy model and enterprise/government client mix.
• BGM Engineering Services: Australian independent engineering consultancy with an AV/ICT practice serving commercial, education, and government clients. Closely comparable in scope (AV consulting, design, project oversight) and market to Konnectus.
• Avit Group: Australian audiovisual integration and consultancy firm serving corporate, education, and government markets. Comparable in service offering (AV design, integration, support) though more integrator-led than Konnectus's pure-consultancy model.
• Concept AV: Australian AV integrator and consultancy specialising in network-centric AV. Listed as a Konnectus partner and broadly comparable in enterprise AV design and delivery, though more implementation-heavy.

Broad incumbents

• Cundall: Global engineering consultancy with a dedicated AV/ICT practice serving workplaces, mission-critical, and education clients. Comparable in independent advisory positioning and command-centre work, but with much broader engineering scope.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with an AV/acoustics practice advising on workplace, performance, and command-centre projects. Comparable in mission-critical AV advisory, though AV is one of many service lines.
• Aurecon: Asia-Pacific engineering and infrastructure consultancy with AV/ICT advisory capability. Directly comparable in Australian enterprise and government AV consulting, though AV is a sub-practice within broader engineering.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with an AV/ICT consultancy practice covering workplace, transport, and mission-critical environments. Comparable in independent AV advisory but with vastly broader service breadth.
• AVI-SPL: Largest global AV integrator with substantial design and managed-services capability. Comparable in enterprise AV delivery but operates at much larger scale and is implementation-led rather than purely advisory.
• PSNI Global Alliance: Global alliance of audiovisual integrators and service providers offering enterprise AV design, integration, and managed services. Comparable in targeting enterprise and education AV, but as a network rather than a single consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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