Argent Associates
Argent Associates imagines a smarter, connected, technology-empowered world that increases the performance of business enterprises of all sizes across a variety of industries. Technology is making more things possible and Argent Associates is on the leading edge of continually assessing and delivering practical smart solutions for today’s world. From a tradition of asset and network management, we have evolved into a company transforming business processes, customer experiences, environments/resources/safety and smarter supply chains with NexGen technology solutions. We are focused on empowering our customers to recreate their businesses and drive economic growth in our communities.
Argent Associates in the News
Beatriz (Betty) Manetta Honored as a “2019 Women’s Business Enterprise Star” by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Beatriz (Betty) Manetta, CEO of Argent Associates and Asociar, has been recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Star by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest certifier of women-owned businesses and a leader in women’s business development. The WBE Star Award is the nation’s premier recognition for excellence among women-owned businesses, honoring 14 women
from across the country who are leaders in their local business communities and respective fields. Manetta was selected by Women’s Business Council – Southwest, one of 14 WBENC regional affiliate Councils, for her business acumen, inspiration to other women and successful active role at the helm of two multi-million dollar companies. She will be honored along with 13 other Stars during the upcoming 2019 WBENC Summit & Salute gathering of more than 1,800 entrepreneurs and business leaders taking place March 11-13, 2019, in Houston, Texas. READ MORE.
Keith Williams Named Director of Sales and Business Development for Argent Associates
It is with great pleasure that Argent Associates, Inc., has added a new member to its family, Keith Williams, Director of Sales and Business Development. Keith will be supported by Betty Manetta, President and CEO, and work with Brian Carroll, VP of Sales. Keith will be located in our Plano, TX facility and will have responsibility for sales and business development with existing and proposed new customers.
Keith brings 25 years of direct and indirect sales operational experience to Argent Associates. He has held senior executive positions in various Fortune 500 corporations during his career. Keith’s has an extensive background in the public safety and justice technology field. He has a 28-state sales team as Regional Sales Director, focused on Public Safety and Justice Technology. READ MORE.
Argent Associates Named Supplier of the Year by the
Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council
Beatriz (Betty) Manetta, CEO/President of Argent Associates, accepted the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development’s prestigious Supplier of the Year – Class IV award at the Council’s recent E Awards Gala. The event highlights companies and individuals who demonstrate operational excellence and real results related to certified ethnic minority-owned businesses. Nominations are made by the corporate and public sector agencies who are members of the Council. Each nominee submits information to be judged related to their revenue growth, job growth, use of other minority-owned suppliers in their supply chain, innovative solutions and work in the community and with the Council. Corporate judges determine the winner in each category. READ MORE
Discover Argent — Smart Business. Smart Experiences.
Argent provides an entire selection of solutions for business, technology and quality. Check out additional solutions in the SOLUTIONS TAB below.
SMART EDGES(TM)
Our Smart Edges(tm) platform combines voice, data and IoT communications with digital and data analytics to deliver a smart user experience. It’s not always about the bandwidth, but more importantly how close you are to the start and ending signal. Enter Smart Edges — innovation driving smarter experiences.
ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATIONS WORKSTATION (ECW 2.0)
The new ECW 2.0 is the autonomous communications solution for first responders, police/fire departments, remote offices, construction sites, small business and Smart Cities. The all-in-one voice and data solution is a powerful PBX call management platform and a LAN/WAN/WiFi routing and security platform. ECW 2.0 expands connectivity across wireline and multiple cellular networks. Great for temporary offices, mobile offices, branch offices, rapid deployment and business continuity.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions are being used to provide real-time analysis of network infrastructures to optimize network reliability and data transmission. They are being used by property management to monitor and predict when critical maintenance systems are ready for replacement. And, AI is being used to analyze a vast amount of data in education, government and enterprise fields to provide real-time decision-making analytics surrounding business processes, workflow, employee engagement, customer experiences and sales coaching.
SMARTER SUPPLY CHAINS
Technology is having a huge impact on tracking, sourcing and delivering products related to your supply chain. No matter where the raw materials, parts and assembly are located, technology is helping sourcing experts with real-time decisions concerning their supply chains. Argent provides several tools aiding supply chain professionals to make up-to-the-minute decisions, including GPS environmental tracking, smart contracts using blockchain, raw materials hedging, critical equipment sourcing and tailspend.
Argent at Work.
Smart Edges(tm)
Creating Revenue Sharing Opportunities
Smart Edges(tm) has a host of uses for better, faster connectivity and data analytics. In today’s market Smart Edges(tm) is providing transportation, city government entities and universities an opportunity in digital signage revenue sharing. By providing billboard, WiFi and ad impressions, any location can become a revenue-generating spot while providing your consumers timely and wanted information.
Creating Innovative Products
Enterprise Converged Workstation (ECW 1.0 and 2.0) Making Enterprise Connectivity Simple
Argent has developed several products and solutions designed to make connectivity, quality control and overall business process management easier and more cost effective. The Enterprise Converged Workstation (ECW 1.0 and 2.0) is providing enterprises with connectivity to their wireless and wireline platforms through one simple appliance. ECW 2.0 is the connectivity solution of choice for first responders. Quality control can now be a reality for small and large businesses alike. Check out UGotQ — a subscription service quality control solution for business units and small enterprises.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Here!
And, it is being used to make a difference for small and large enterprises alike.
AI is being used to help monitor performance and security situations. And the influx of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors is making the need for assembling and analyzing data even more critical. Argent is helping clients by using AI to assist in the monitoring and prediction of failure of components and parts in the network, as well as handling quality control monitoring and evaluation.
Smarter Procurement – Training – Public Safety
Enhancing Public Safety with Upgraded Radio Communications
Argent is part of the winning Motorola team upgrading the City of Dallas radio communications. “This is an amazing opportunity for Argent to use our expertise to bring the best practices and systems to the City of Dallas,” said Beatriz (Betty) Manetta, CEO of Argent Associates.
SMART SOLUTIONS
Argent Associates is celebrating its 20th anniversary of successfully creating and deploying innovative technology solutions to meet customer needs. The firm is focused on helping businesses gain a competitive advantage through technology and providing responsive mobile connectivity to the masses. Our varied solutions include supply chain procurement, distribution and optimization, emerging technology integration, Big Data analytics, mobility and creative quality software solutions.
Awards & Recognition
