- 23 April 2025 – US
FORTÉ, formerly AVI Systems and GPA’s shareholder in the United States, has announced today their strategic investments in System Video, based in Dublin, Ireland, and GMS, located in Frankfurt, Germany. The acquisition of these two established audiovisual integration businesses, strengthens FORTÉ’s global presence and advances the company’s effort in transforming the modern workplace.
“With these acquisitions, FORTÉ reinforces its commitment to bring people, spaces, and technology together in two very important global markets,” said Jeff Stoebner, Chairman and CEO at FORTÉ, and Chairman of GPA. “As System Video and GMS adopt the FORTÉ brand, we can further leverage their regional expertise to deliver on customer demand for scalable, flexible, and future-ready solutions that enhance collaboration and communication on a global scale.”
Jeff Stoebner
Chairman and CEO at FORTÉ
As enterprise businesses and their teams around the globe transition back to the office for work and collaboration, C-level and IT leaders are increasingly demanding more from their strategic partners. They seek repeatable and scalable solutions with predictable deployment costs. These organisations need a partner who can comprehensively manage their technological operations and guide them through the evolving landscape of the modern workplace.
As GPA shareholders, enterprise businesses can trust in our Regional Business Units. System Video, based in Dublin, Ireland, has established itself as a premier provider of audiovisual and unified communication solutions, renowned for delivering state-of-the-art workplace technology to multinational organizations. Meanwhile, GMS, located near Frankfurt, excels in AV integration, managed services, and smart workspace solutions, catering to some of the world’s largest corporations.
Tobias Enders, Managing Director of GMS, welcomed the investment. “GMS has always been committed to delivering world-class AV and collaboration solutions,” he said. “As FORTÉ, we will accelerate our growth and innovation capabilities. As we combine strengths, we will enhance our ability to serve multinational enterprises with truly global solutions while maintaining the local expertise our clients rely on.”
Tobias Enders
Managing Director at GMS
The expanded presence enhances FORTÉ’s ability to support enterprise customers with innovative, customized solutions that keep businesses connected and productive. FORTÉ will continue to service customers via GPA in all the other 48 countries.
“As organizations seek to transform the modern workplace and enhance productivity, FORTÉ remains focused on delivering technology that easily adapts to their needs,” added David Carroll, Managing Director at System Video, which will adopt the FORTÉ brand. “Together, we are building the future of communication and collaboration solutions, ensuring organizations have access to secure, reliable, and seamlessly integrated solutions no matter where they operate.”
David Carroll
Managing Director at System Video
ABOUT FORTÉ
FORTÉ is a leading provider of innovative communication and collaboration solutions and service, dedicated to transforming workplaces in corporate, education and government agencies. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability, FORTÉ helps organizations create connected, productive environments where people, spaces, and technology work together effortlessly. FORTÉ empowers organizations with secure, future-ready systems that enhance every employee touchpoint.
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