Schmode Assistant Now Runs Avigilon Marketing

Author: John Honovich, Published on Sep 21, 2015

The excitement over Schmode's ouster from Avigilon insiders has quickly turned to concern.

In the first notable act since Schmode's exit, Avigilon's CEO has tapped Schmode's executive assistant to run marketing.

In this note, we look at the move and what this signals about Avigilon's future.

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Comments (18)

Undisclosed Integrator #1

09/21/15 01:17pm
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In reply to Undisclosed #4 | 09/21/15 09:38pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #5 | 09/21/15 09:52pm

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In reply to John Honovich | 09/21/15 10:09pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #4 | 09/21/15 10:12pm

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In reply to Undisclosed #4 | 09/22/15 03:52pm

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09/22/15 06:18am

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #6 | 09/22/15 11:23am

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In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #6 | 09/22/15 12:35pm

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09/22/15 01:15pm

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09/22/15 02:35pm

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #9

09/28/15 10:18am

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John Honovich

IPVM | 05/12/16 06:46pm

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IPVM | 09/25/16 07:27pm

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