Control Concepts
Are you making the most of your time? How often do you find yourself struggling to keep up with demands, racing around to get things done, and longing for some time to catch your breath in order to focus on what you want or need to do? If you are like me, it describes the […]
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that Control Concepts welcomes Mike Spadafora to our technical team. As a control system programmer and audio DSP expert, Mike joins a veteran group of programmers and software developers serving a variety of control system platforms including Crestron, AMX, Extron, Utelogy, RTI, Control 4, and Elan. “I’ve known […]
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s largest AV trade show, provides a great opportunity to gain perspective on the technologies and direction of the industry. With a combination of commercial, residential, and digital signage solutions all occupying the same trade show space, ISE provides a unique opportunity to appreciate all of the ways that AV […]
Control Concepts is proud to share the induction of Steve Greenblatt in the Systems Contractor News (SCN) Hall of Fame Class of 2020. “The SCN Hall of Fame is reserved for AV professionals who have had a profound influence on the AV community—through innovation, volunteerism, and evangelism,” said Megan A. Dutta, content director, Systems Contractor […]
The holiday season invites positive thoughts of kindness, care, and consideration no matter your beliefs or background. It is a time for reflection and pause to appreciate those who are important in our lives. Starting with Thanksgiving and lasting until the new year, more than any other season attitudes are uplifted and moods are lightened […]
One of the trending conversations in the AV industry involves the move from proprietary, manufacturer-specific programming platforms toward the adoption of modern, robust programming languages. Whether the move is spear-headed by manufacturers opening their hardware to support one or more software development languages or a result of clients seeking alternatives, the flexibility to select a […]
No matter the company or situation, the relationship between sales and engineering is always strained. Despite their need to work together the ability to find harmony is often a challenge. Similarly, tensions also exist between other team roles or departments such as project management and programmers, or marketing and product development. In each case, a […]
Despite the innovative technology, impressive solutions, and memorable experiences, according to popular opinion is that the people and community are AV industry’s greatest assets. Most who find the AV industry stick with it for the long haul and build a successful career, making it even more interesting and impressive is that historically they happen upon […]
As discussed in a previous post titled “Higher Hourly Rates Result in Lower Costs,” an hourly rate is not indicative of the true cost of a service provider. Rather, the time it takes to complete tasks or deliver outcomes is the determining factor. Since time is a limited asset for everyone, its value should be protected […]
When evaluating a service provider like a independent programming company, the question about hourly rates can many times serve as a qualifier. While comparing hourly rates would seem to be a natural way to narrow down the field, the decision may not be as straightforward as it seems. As clients are evaluating their options, it […]
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