Community Insights
Based on the latest economic and vendor insights, as well as interactions with Exotek clients and the SI community, we explore current trends and opportunities impacting your strategic plans, processes, and people.
Where are You Now and Where Are You Going?
Fall is planning season for most system integrators—and the perfect time to step back and ask: Where is your firm today? What will it take to reach the next level?
That’s exactly what we’ll explore in our upcoming September Webinar, “Growing with Purpose: Applying the Five Stages of Business Growth to Control System Integration”. Whether you’re in Survival mode or pushing toward Take-Off, this session will help you assess your current stage and align your leadership, systems, and strategy accordingly.
Exotek Q3 Webinar
- Growing with Purpose: Applying the Five Stages of Business Growth to Control System Integration
- Day/Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM CDT
Great growth starts with clarity—and a solid plan. If you’re preparing for 2026, Exotek can help by facilitating your planning sessions, providing strategic input, and supporting execution through quarterly reviews. Learn more about our Strategic Planning & Execution services.
Championing Continuous Improvement
One of the most consistent lessons we see in our work as CSIA auditors is process maturity is not just about having the right documentation. It’s about building a culture that values and improves.
Too often, process development is treated as a once-a-year box to check for compliance. But the integrators who stand out—the ones who scale effectively, deliver consistently, and retain top talent—treat process ownership as a leadership competency, not just an admin task. What does that look like in practice?
- Team leads who champion process improvements, not just follow them
- Process reviews built into quarterly rhythms, not crisis responses
- Project retrospectives that feed into documentation updates
- Metrics that drive conversation, not just reporting
Takeaway: Don’t aim to “pass the audit.” Aim to build a team that owns how work gets done—and gets better at it over time.
Learn more about how we can help you understand where you are doing well, how can you improve, and how to implement and improve your practices.
Client Spotlight: Recent CSIA Certifications
We’d also like to recognize the following Exotek clients who achieved or renewed their CSIA Certification in Q1 and Q2 2025. Your commitment to operational excellence raises the bar for the entire industry.
| Albireo Energy | Data Science Automation | Matrix Technologies Inc |
| Alfamation S.p.A. | Engineering Specialists, Inc. | NorthWind Technical Services, LLC |
| ATO Inzenjering d.o.o. | E-Technologies Group | Outbound Technologies, Inc. |
| Avid Solutions Inc. | GreyLogix Brazil | Polytron, Inc. |
| Axcend Automation & Software Solutions | InflexionPoint | Process and Data Automation |
| Cates Control Systems, Inc. | Martin Control Systems Inc. | |
| Concentric Integration |
Celebrating Recent Achievements
Exotek and several of our clients were proudly recognized at the recent 2025 CSIA Conference. These honors remind us that great integrators don’t just build systems—they build strong people, solid processes, and long-term plans.
Brian Mullen, Exotek: 2025 Charlie Bergman “Remember Me” Award Recipient
Brian Mullen, Senior Management Consultant, Exotek, is the 2025 recipient of the Charlie Bergman Award. This award honors an individual who exemplifies the spirit of CSIA’s founding member Charlie Bergman — demonstrating leadership, a generous willingness to share, and dedication to the advancement of the profession. Congratulations Brian!
2025 Integrator Member of the Year Award – EOSYS
EOSYS Group, a longtime Exotek client, was named Integrator of the Year. This honor is awarded to an integrator member that has made outstanding contributions to the association and the profession through active participation and service. Congratulations Team EOSYS!
Lindsey Weimer, Martin CSI: 2025 CSIA Emerging Leader Award
Lindsey Weimer, Business Development Director, MartinCSI, is a valuable member of Exotek Peer Groups and was honored as a rising professional who, early her career, has demonstrated leadership potential, innovation, and a strong commitment to the industry. Way to go Lindsey!