A State of Control

Out of the many things that the internet and networking in general has brought to AV, it's remote monitoring and support. No longer do you need to send out a team to diagnose a problem- Integrators can quickly respond and sort out the problem from afar. It's become so useful that it's considered a necessity rather than a luxury. We discuss critical features and factors to consider when preparing a system for remote monitoring.

A State of Control is dedicated to the technical aspects of the AV industry. Each month we discuss topics integral to AV programmers and integrators. Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by Nick Miller from Watermark Estate Management Services and Craig Underwood from Moravian University.

Host: Steve Greenblatt

Guests:

• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design
• Craig Underwood – Moravian University
• Nick Miller – Watermark Estate Management Services

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As technology and networks expand, we are relying more on software solutions for control in AV systems. But what's the impact of moving to these systems for programmers? We look at what AV professionals should understand about virtual control and its use for networked AV.

On this episode of A State of Control, we are joined by Brian Magrogan from Verrex and Mike Krejci from CTI to discuss the role of virtual control in AV. This show looks at what programmers and AV professionals need to know about the evolving technology of our industry.

Host: Steve Greenblatt

Guests:

• Rich Fregosa – Fregosa Design
• Brian Magrogan – Verrex
• Mike Krejci – CTI

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In July, CrowdStrike systems went down, causing over 8 millions systems to crash. It turns out the error was not caused by a virus, international attack or otherwise- Just a faulty update being pushed out. For a programmer, that is the number one nightmare. We sort out just what happened and what it takes to keep your systems going even in the event of imminent peril.

On this episode of A State of Control, Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by James King and Paul Konikowski to discuss the Crowdstrike Outage. We look at the potential risks of relying on cloud-based systems, worst-case scenarios, and responsibility in events like this.

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Adapting to evolving technologies is one of the greatest assets a programmer can have. Not just for business sake, but platforms as well. Making informed decisions about control programming platforms and what integrators need to know for their projects.

On this month's A State of Control, Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by Neil Silver & Tony Howard of Centro. They discuss what integrators needs to consider when looking at new control platforms, the impact on programmers, and more.

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It may shock you, but just writing code isn't all that programmers have to do. If they run a business around that programming, then there is much more that needs to be done that simply coding. There's coordination between your team and the client to make a project successful. So what are those unsung traits? We join co-host Rich Fregosa alongside Marc LaVecchia from BMA Software Solutions and Brian Magrogan of Verrex to look at all the facets of control programming that go beyond just coding.

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We had so much to talk about what happened at Crestron Masters 2024, that we had to break it into two parts. And even then, we still had a good discussion. We are joined once more by Diamond-level programmers Dave Hatz from CTI and Russ Noble from ClearAlan about how to bring in new programmers, how programmers can apply artificial intelligence systems as a tool and more.

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This time of year, programmers in the AV field come together at Crestron Masters for a selection of courses and seminars. Not only does it bolster professional development, those with Crestron certification can maintain that level and even achieve higher ones like Platinum and Diamond. Today we're joined by two Platinum-certified programmers, Dave Hatz from CTI and Russ Noble of ClearAlan. We discuss the highlights of the show and the innovations in programming that are being taught.

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Independent programming has been around for nearly three decades, and a discussion surrounding them has existed just as long. Opinion is split between outsourcing programming and doing the job in-house. What's the best model for integrators? On this episode we are joined by Co-host Rich Fregosa, Alex Fortin from NDS Integration and Ben Dandola-Grubb from Verrex to discuss operations on the project level. What makes outsourcing effective for some companies while difficult for others? Is there an advantage to either side? We look at the strengths and weaknesses to both solutions and what it takes to run a proper project.

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Normally our show looks at the finer details of programming, especially in the AV space. But we're taking a little turn to discuss the business side of programming! After all, programming is a marketable skill almost like an art form in itself. But is technical skill enough to make it as a programmer in this space? What does it take for a programmer to be successful from a business standpoint? To figure that out, we join Co-host Rich Fregosa alongside Marc Lavecchia from BMA Software Solutions and Russ Noble from ClearAlan to talk about how programming and business sense come together.

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Control capabilities in third-party solutions have evolved in priority. It used be just a neat bonus, before becoming necessary and even a selling point. They are a critical feature for programmers. So what do manufacturers making these products need to consider to make their systems programmer-friendly?

This month we are joined by Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Tim Troast from Legrand and Cody Hein from AVPro. We discuss the manufacturer's impacts on control programming, how programmers influence them, the effort required for API's, and more.

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