Building Control

The Value in Leveraging API Power

Custom programming or system configuration is the key variable in the overall success of the system, as fittingly stated in an old proverb, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” In order to get the most out of existing equipment, device users need to be able to leverage the devices’ external API […]

user interface of the Control Concepts Zoom Room controller

Control Concepts’ Application Simplifies Zoom Room Controls

With Zoom becoming a household name and Zoom Rooms playing a bigger part in clients’ strategic solutions, Control Concepts has developed a software solution to help technology managers, consultants, integrators, and manufacturers leverage the capabilities of Zoom Room Controls. The Zoom Room Controls feature allows programmers to control third-party, IP-capable devices, so that the functions […]

15 Smart Building Facts: Highlights from the InfoComm100

Attending the InfoComm 100 in Reston, Virginia, got me thinking about new solutions and creative approaches for collaborative support among AV colleagues, particularly in the world of energy management.  I shared many of these thoughts in my day-after report for Commercial Integrator and I am ready to add some more insight to keep this conversation […]