D-Tools, a provider of business management software for the systems integration market for over 25 years, has announced the addition of industry veteran Utz Baldwin as its new head of data solutions.
The company states that Baldwin brings a legacy of leadership and innovation in the connected home and smart building sectors. A former systems integrator and long-time D-Tools user, the industry veteran brings firsthand experience and industry insight, having previously served as chairman and CEO of CEDIA, where he launched the organization’s first formal research department.
Most recently, Utz 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.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Utz to the D-Tools team,” says 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.”
Utz Baldwin to Apply Career Experience to New Role at D-Tools
In his new role, Baldwin will lead market research and guide the evolution of the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights (i3) initiative. D-Tools explains i3 provides actionable market intelligence, benchmarking, and analytics for the entire systems integration ecosystem, from integrators and buying groups to manufacturers and distributors.
D-Tools asserts that Utz Baldwin’s experience at BDX, which pioneered aggregated trend data for the homebuilding market, directly aligns with its vision for delivering data solutions that power smarter business decisions.
“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,” adds Utz 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.”
