D-Tools Appoints Industry Veteran Utz Baldwin to Lead Data Solutions Initiative

Former CEDIA CEO will drive new data and analytics solutions for the D-Tools Industry Information and Insights (I3) initiative.

Concord, CA — August 12, 2025 — D-Tools, the leading provider of business management software for the systems integration market for over 25 years, today announced the addition of industry veteran Utz Baldwin as its new Head of Data Solutions.

Baldwin brings a deep legacy of leadership and innovation in the connected home and smart building sectors. A former system integrator and long-time D-Tools user, Utz brings firsthand experience and deep industry insight, having previously served as Chairman and CEO of CEDIA, where he launched the organization’s first formal research department. Most recently, Baldwin was Vice President of Innovation at Builder Homesite Inc. (BDX), a consortium of the nation’s largest publicly traded homebuilders, where he developed data-driven solutions, connected top consumer brands with new home buyers, and led digital transformation initiatives that applied data and AI to enhance marketing, design, and sales strategies.

In his new role, Baldwin will lead market research and guide the evolution of the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights (I3) initiative. I3 provides actionable market intelligence, benchmarking, and analytics for the entire systems integration ecosystem, from integrators and buying groups to manufacturers and distributors. His experience at BDX, which pioneered aggregated trend data for the homebuilding market, directly aligns with D-Tools’ vision for delivering data solutions that power smarter business decisions.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Utz to the D-Tools team,” said Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools. “His deep understanding of the smart home industry—both as an integrator and a technology manufacturer—combined with his experience at BDX delivering actionable data to suppliers to the homebuilding market, makes him the ideal person to drive the next phase of our Industry Information & Insights (i3) program.”

“I’m thrilled to join the D-Tools team at such an exciting and meaningful time in the company’s evolution. As a longtime integrator and D-Tools user, I’ve seen firsthand the platform’s impact on our industry,” said Baldwin. “I am incredibly honored for the opportunity to work alongside this team of industry veterans whose track record of execution and commitment to innovation is second to none. I’m excited to contribute to the shared vision of delivering powerful, AI-driven insights that enable smarter decisions and real business outcomes across the entire systems integration ecosystem. With this new investment and an accelerated focus on intelligence and operational excellence, D-Tools is uniquely positioned to redefine how our industry works, grows, and connects.”

About D-Tools, Inc.

D-Tools, Inc. is a global leader in business management software solutions designed for system integration firms. The company’s on-premises software, System Integrator™ (SI), and its cloud-based platform, D-Tools Cloud, help integrators manage every aspect of their businesses — including sales, system design, project documentation, procurement, installation, and service management. Today, more than 8,000 companies in over 90 countries rely on D-Tools’ award-winning software to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive profitability.

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