Control Concepts
We can all agree, relationships are important. This is true, not only in our personal lives, but critical to the growth of a business. Relationship building from a business standpoint can help you bring in new opportunities, retain current clients, and grow your reputation. As client relationships evolve, an inherent level of trust is built […]
Audio may be the most important aspect of an AV project, yet audio setup in meeting rooms and classrooms does not get the attention it deserves in most projects involving integrated systems. Perhaps one of the biggest misnomers in common AV lingo is referring to the design of an audio system as “audio DSP programming.” […]
In its continued commitment to enable connections between third party AV manufacturers, programmers, and control system manufacturers, Control Concepts is proud to share its affiliation with Remote Technologies, Inc. (RTI) as an Independent Driver and GUI Developer. As an RTI driver developer, Control Concepts is highly familiar with the language and best practices for working […]
In the software world and particularly within the realm of web development, there exists the controversial moniker called a Full Stack Developer. It refers to a software developer who has a mastery of both frontend and backend skills allowing them to work solo on a project from start to finish. The controversy stems from many […]
With a growing focus on network security, manufacturers in the AV industry are doing their part to protect clients and avoid vulnerabilities by implementing authentication and secure connections in their products’ API (Application Program Interface aka communication protocol). In the past, AV integration with third party devices via RS-232 or an isolated Ethernet network could […]
Cybersecurity is a hot topic of conversation in the world at large and the AV industry is no exception. As AV has become a specialized area of IT, it is critical that security best practices are implemented in integrated systems and devices. For many years, the AV industry has relied on RS-232 communications to integrate […]
As is the case with many manufacturers who are dedicated to delivering ease of use, flexibility, and streamlined integration for their end users and dealers, Vanco International understands the value of an investment in control system drivers/modules for their clients’ most sought-after control platforms. Investing in Control System Drivers The availability of professionally developed control […]
Crestron recently held their annual Masters event where programmers, designers, sales professionals came together to advance their knowledge of technology, hone their technical skills, and learn about the newest advancement that Crestron has to offer. Upon completion of the event, I took some time to give thought to my experience and came to some meaningful […]
It is with overwhelming excitement and pride that Control Concepts welcomes Victoria Grupp, the newest member of our technical team. With expertise in control system programming, audio DSP configuration, and systems engineering, Victoria joins a diverse group of software developers and control system experts committed to applying knowledge of mainstream programming languages and software development […]
With the ever-changing landscape of live events, ISE changing course on their June in-person conference, and other events, such as the CCUMC conference, going virtual, I began to wonder what to expect for the rest of 2021. Part of my role here at Control Concepts is to stay abreast of industry trends and the needs […]