Crestron Archives - Control Concepts

AVPro Edge Strengthens The Interoperability of MXNet with Crestron and Q-SYS

By working with AV Software Developer Control Concepts, AVPro Edge ensures ease of control programming with the release of a Crestron Module and Q-SYS Plugin Suite. In a competitive market of AV signal distribution, AVPro Edge builds upon its reputation of being a feature-rich, reliable, scalable, and easily implemented solution that can be counted on […]

Canon Ensures Compatibility and Seamless Integration Through Module Development with Control Concepts

In demonstrating their commitment to excellence beyond the benefits of their feature-rich products, Canon, a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions, also understands the importance of providing their clients ease of integration for both new and existing systems. With that in mind, Canon invested in the expertise of AV software developer, Control […]

Smart Monkeys Leverages ISAAC with Control Concepts’ Module Development for Gathering Intel

Smart Monkeys, a forward-thinking technology firm specializing in providing advice, project management, and programming for Show Control, has partnered with Control Concepts to develop Crestron control modules for its ISAAC 2.0 monitoring platform. ISAAC is a multifaceted platform that aims to redefine the ways that AV systems are deployed, monitored, and managed. ISAAC serves a […]

Automate™ Shades Expands Third Party Integration to Include Updated Crestron Home Driver

November 11, 2021, Stamford, CT – Rollease Acmeda, a global leader in the window covering industry, has expanded the third-party integration of their Smart Shade Control to include Crestron Home.   Through collaboration with their software development partner, Control Concepts, Inc., Rollease Acmeda has invested in Crestron Home Drivers enabling their Automate product line to seamlessly work with the […]

Higher Ed Media: 105: Steve Greenblatt, President of Control Concepts and Host of “A State of Control” Podcast

Programming or configuration? Which one is best for higher ed? Steve Greenblatt, President of Control Concepts and host of the podcast, “A State of Control” discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each, how to succeed as an AV programmer, and how to best use outside resources. We also discuss professional development and training from a personality, […]

New Middleware for EMS Platform and Crestron Fusion Available

[May 2020] – Control Concepts is excited to announce the release of a new middleware product integrating Crestron Fusion with EMS Platform Services. EMS Platform Services is an add-on, middle-tier component offered by EMS. Platform Services provides a modern, scalable way for partners and customers to integrate with EMS through a RESTful API providing a […]

TOA Works with Control Concepts to Make Their New AM-CF1 Control System Ready

In August of 2019 TOA Electronics, a professional audio product manufacturer, reached out to Control Concepts about a new audio collaboration product, the AM-CF1, they were soon to be launching to provide the most comfortable and natural web conferencing experience in huddle rooms and small to medium conference rooms. In addition to providing a high […]

Guest Post by Crestron’s Steve Samson: Crestron CSP

Crestron’s Steve Samson, Director of Business and Market Development shares his thoughts on the CSP name change with Control Concepts. In his guest post for us, Samson points out that for the many former CAIPs (now CSPs) who have already been offering services beyond programming, the new designation allows us to continue to exceed expectations […]

Providing Service, with a Name that Fits: What the Crestron Program Name Change Means for Us

After more than ten years, Crestron has changed the name of its certified third party programmer’s affiliation from CAIP (Certified Authorized Independent Programmer) to CSP (Certified Service Provider). As the owner of a company with a CAIP designation since the program’s inception and having been in a leadership role in the CAIP community, I am […]

Guest Post from John Pavlik: Intuitive Touch Screen Designs Still Reign in Commercial Settings

Intuitive Vs. Learnable I will be the first to admit, I love using the iPad. It’s a great product. It’s inexpensive and familiar to people. The iPad and iPhone graphics are nice, sleek and feature a clean design. These devices have brought smart homes and buildings to the forefront since facility and IT managers can […]