A State of Control: Recent Episodes
AVNation Media
From the network for the AV Industry comes a show about control programming. From hard coding to configuring, we will discuss it all. Monthly guests will include programmers, designers, and end users.
If AV is an afterthought in projects, then programming is the afterthought of the afterthought. Programming has historically been looked at as a simple line item on the bill of a project, causing programmers to make a project work with a tight schedule and paltry budget. Our technology dependent world is changing this notion, but very slowly. Where is the progress being made to provide programmers with what they need to succeed in their role?
On this month's episode of A State of Control, Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by Owner of BMA Software Solutions Mark LaVecchia and Director of Programming for CTI Mike Krecji to talk about how making your programmers successful can prosper for the projects and businesses at hand.
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If we learned anything in the past few years, it's that staying on your proverbial toes and being ready to pivot is crucial in all aspects of AV. From solutions to software, integrators and programmers needed to be able to adapt. This of course applies to control programming and platforms. When it comes to choosing a platform to base your system on, there are many considerations to be made.
To do just that, we are joined by co-host Rich Fregosa, Technical Director for LCD Control Systems Neil Silver and Vice President of Technology for RoomReady Dave Hatz. On this episode, we discuss what integrators should know when considering a new control platform, what can make that switch easier, the effects on programmers and much more.
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The main purpose of control systems is to bring disparate products together and make them work in a unified experience. Though sometimes companies are more prone to making their solutions closed and protected from other manufacturers' equipment, we have seen an interest in integration and external control. These eras of closed and open borders go back and forth in the history of AV. What then is the modern purpose of the control system as we see it today?
This month, Steve and Rich are joined by Emily Eicher, Ecosystem Product Manager for Q-SYS and AtlasIED's VP of Marketing & Corporate Communications Gina Sansivero to discuss the value of interoperability between systems. We discuss the programmer's role in bringing those systems together, where compatibility will be headed in the future, and more.
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If you're anywhere near a tech sector like the AV industry, you will likely hear about the recent supply chain shortages. A lack of chips have forced many clients, integrators, and programmers to look at new ways of addressing projecct needs. Change can be a good thing, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Today Steve and Rich are joined by Manager of Consulting Services for AV MSP Colin Birney and CTI Director of Programming Mike Krejci to talk about what AV professionals shuold consider when evaluating new products. What are the key points from a programmer's perspective? What are the benefits to investing in new control platforms?
Looking at the user experience and user interface space and the tools that AV programmers should have to support their customers' experience.
Discussing the role of virtual control as programmers and integrators continue to navigate supply chain shortages.
On the show floor of InfoComm 2022 to talk in person about the control programming side of the AV industry.
What new tricks programmers can learn to flourish in the midst of hardware supply hardships within the AV industry.
What it will take to expand the diversity of AV programmers and the industry in general.
Talking to the women in control programming and what it means to be a woman in the AV industry.
Looking at the implementation of new products within projects and how to evaluate if a new solution is the right fit for the job.
Continuing the conversation of the role of the programmer and it means to successfully lead your programmers through projects.
Looking at the role of the programming manager and how to effectively lead your team of AV programmers.
Looking at how manufacturers have changed the programming space and what programmers should be focused on when broadening their horizons.
Discussing the scope of work when it comes to a project and how to work with your client to get them exactly what they signed up for.
Looking at the options in programming for control systems and finding what's right for your client and your project.
Taking another look at the world of resimercial and what it means for integrators on both sides of the fence.
Looking at the differences between software architecture and AV programming, and which one is the right fit for the right project.
Taking at look at this year's Crestron Masters event and the impact it has on the industry.
Looking at the importance of training and certification for control system programmers within the AV industry.
Continuing the conversation of cybersecurity and what control systems enigneers can do to keep their clients safe.