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Episode 50: Fred Loucks Part 2 Microservices & The End Of AV Control
Integrating Technology - February 13, 2023 13:57 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPatrick Murray interviews Fred Loucks about... How management will replace control in AV integration... How hardware manufacturers can modernize their business by moving to a subscription model and why they should... How to make the software delivery process as simple as installing hardware. ...
Episode 49 Fred Loucks On AV Monitoring & Programming Your Way Through Problems
Integrating Technology - June 27, 2022 08:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFred Loucks, CTO of Level 3 Audiovisual, takes us on his white-whale journey to answer one question: How do you get visibility of audiovisual systems at scale? We learn some cool new phrases like "Automated remediation" and "Signatures of common issues" while digging deep into... Program Manag...
Episode 48: AJ Thompson On Cloud Driven Solutions, Scaling and Open Source Control
Integrating Technology - November 22, 2021 11:46 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAJ Thompson is Vice President of Cloud Driven Solutions and provides a range of services including SaaS platforms, Consulting, and App Development Interview Highlights AJ was previously on the podcast in Episode 35 Cloud Driven Solutions offers a meeting and agenda management application that...
Episode 47: Wes Hatchett on Implementing Software-Based Control Systems
Integrating Technology - June 01, 2021 09:31 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWes Hatchett is CEO of ControlEnvy. ControlEnvy is an open-source software based control system. Wes and the ControlEnvy team were one of the first podcast interviews in Epsiode 6. Interview Highlights Can run on Android. Has a setup configuration interface that includes troubleshooting and...
Episode 46: Stephen Von Takach on Integrating Workplace Experiences, Gamification, Data-Driven Features and Open Source Software
Integrating Technology - May 03, 2021 09:35 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsStephen Von Takach CIO at PlaceOS placeos.com PlaceOS ties together drivers into systems by running functions on a scalable cluster of computing resources. Similar to how AWS Lambda works. Constraints allow creativity to blossom. Drivers can exist in multiple systems. Logic is system specif...
Stephen Von Takach on Integrating Workplace Experiences, Gamification, Data-Driven Features and Open Source Software
Integrating Technology - May 03, 2021 09:35 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsStephen Von Takach CIO at PlaceOS placeos.com PlaceOS ties together drivers into systems by running functions on a scalable cluster of computing resources. Similar to how AWS Lambda works. Constraints allow creativity to blossom. Drivers can exist in multiple systems. Logic is system specif...
Episode 45: Joe Way On Simplifying Everything with Software & Customer-Centric Design
Integrating Technology - April 12, 2021 12:33 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsUSC tasked Joe Way, Director of Learning Environments, to create the single best IT Department in all of academia. Joe tells about what it was like to achieve that vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 44: Anton Karsten On Choosing Web Technologies For AV/IT
Integrating Technology - March 15, 2021 10:25 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnton Karsten helps me understand: How web browsers work Some history of HTML and browsers The problem with frameworks Choosing frameworks Single Page Apps vs Server-Driven Architecture Using Javascript for AV Control and Automation Advantages of Typescript Organizing Project Teams Deal...
Episode 43: Steve Greenblatt On How Tech Managers Are Creating Change
Integrating Technology - March 01, 2021 10:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA conversation with Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts about: Why I stopped podcasting Focusing on complex systems The effect of software tools on AV projects What developers need to succeed How tech managers are forcing change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 42: Chris Neto On Personal Branding & Being Mistaken For A Twitter Bot
Integrating Technology - November 11, 2019 09:43 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… A great way to learn AV is to start on the end user/technology owner side. High Speed Internet at home was the spark for growth in AV. Keep a portfolio of your work and recommendations to present at job interviews. Study personal branding to improve your social ...
Episode 41: Bill Mullin On Ecosystem Development & What Makes AV Special
Integrating Technology - September 16, 2019 06:53 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… AV focuses on the creative side of technology. That’s what separates us from IT; We help people tell their story and communicate ideas. We can improve our offerings by looking at every step of the delivery and use lifecycles. A short training after the install isn...
Episode 40: Michelle Loret On The #1 Priority In AV Sales
Integrating Technology - August 12, 2019 10:31 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… Handle change orders by presenting the facts and explaining why there is a cost associated with the request. Create new business by introducing yourself to customers already working with someone in case they need an alternative someday. How to do a good site surv...
Episode 39: Paul Konikowski on Investing in Cybersecurity & Culture
Integrating Technology - July 19, 2019 09:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… Bring up security early in the process. IT is often treated as an afterthought in AV. Assess the impact of each device being comprised. Consider access for each device. Who? How? Why? Least resource or least route? Consider if network connectivity is really nee...
Episode 38: David Anderson On Closing The Gap Between Consumer & Closed Platform Touchscreens
Integrating Technology - June 11, 2019 09:32 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 37: David Hirschfeld On Exposing Hidden Requirements & Software Product Lifecycles
Integrating Technology - May 20, 2019 07:19 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… Knowledge of industry is a good indicator of potential success. Knowing the end customer and distribution channels is important. Knowing the market is not so important - that will be learned through the development process. The Business Canvas is a 9 step process...
Episode 36: Josh Srago On The Legal Side Of Bandwidth & Default Passwords
Integrating Technology - May 06, 2019 05:24 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHighlights From This Episode… 2015 Open Internet Bill Protects Browser Based Internet Traffic, but excludes VPN's, Hardware Codecs and IoT Devices Relying on the internet to provide a service introduces a 3rd party (the ISP). Contracts should consider reflecting this. CA requirement for no de...
Episode 35: AJ Thompson On The Pains & Joys Of Learning Modern Programming
Integrating Technology - March 04, 2019 07:44 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI met AJ Thompson from the LearnAVProgramming.com website. He enrolled in a bunch of courses over the past few years and we recently exchanged some emails where he told me about some interesting solutions he is working on. He tells us about what it takes to move from traditional AV programming to...
Episode 34: Robin Ford on Open Systems, Preparing for Change & Trusting Your Instincts
Integrating Technology - December 10, 2018 08:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday’s guest is Co-founder and VP of business development at Global Cache. Global Cache makes connectivity products that let programmers like me control and automate pretty much anything using whatever software we like. In an industry full of propriertary solutions, this is quite the unique a...
Episode 33: Dr. Jonathan Butts & Billy Rios On Cyber Security, Public Safety & The Layers Of Defense
Integrating Technology - October 22, 2018 05:04 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI have the honour of having Two cyber security experts on the show today. Dr Jonathan Butts is a retired Air Force officer who among many other roles served as Research Director at the Air Force Center for Cyberspace Research. Billy Rios has held security positions with companies like Ernst & ...
Episode 32: Vangelis Mihalopoulos On Opportunites In Digital Signage and IoT Security
Integrating Technology - October 15, 2018 14:41 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsVangelis Mihalopoulos has a background in software engineering and product marketing and startup investing. He is currently CEO and founder of yodeck. a digital signage management platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 31: Peter Krogh on Programmatic Curation, the Commoditization of AI and The Innovator's Dilemma
Integrating Technology - October 08, 2018 14:27 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPeter Krogh is a photographer and author the DAM book, Digital Asset Management aka the bible on digital photography. His currently the Acting Director of Digital Strategy at History Factory where he integrates storytelling, web-based media publishing and digital preservation into a seamless user...
Episode 30: Thomas Walter On Customising Video Displays With A Built-In Raspberry Pi
Integrating Technology - October 01, 2018 07:19 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThomas Walter is the Strategic Product Marketing Manager for NEC Display Solutions Europe where he also served as product manager for public display solutions. He’s also served as Product and Sales Manager for Sanyo Sales & Marketing Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Episode 29: Bruno Napoli On Not Selling Technology And The Dangers Of Smart Homes
Integrating Technology - September 24, 2018 06:50 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBruno Napoli has a background in the Home Cinema scene in Paris, France. Which over the years, evolved into luxury smart home integration. He is a columnist for Smart Integrations Mag and served as co-founder of Krika, a remote monitoring platform for integrated AV and smart home systems. Host...
Episode 28: Matt Dodd On The Difference Between Presenting and Training
Integrating Technology - September 17, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt Dodd has an extended background in training and has served on the board of Cedia and as Director of Education. He was Co-founder of smart home and residential integration company thinkingbrinks and is currently Managing Director of Clavia - a coaching and training development company that cr...
Episode 27: BYU OIT AV Services On Raspberry Pi's, Open Source, Big Data & Security
Integrating Technology - September 10, 2018 05:52 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday’s episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a person, we review a University project that is changing it’s traditional control systems to Raspberry Pi’s and Raspberry Pi Touchscreens. Joining us from the Brigham Young University OIT AV Services team to discuss this project are ...
Episode 26: Andrew Page on Raspberry Pi's, Sourcing AV From Alibaba, Virtual Reality and Continuous Deployment in AV Systems
Integrating Technology - September 03, 2018 08:21 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAndrew Page has been working at Cornell University for over 16 years and currently Manager of Integrated Audio and Video Engineering. He has experience designing and delivering for unified communications, digital signage, video conferencing, web conferencing, content delivery networks, webcasti...
Episode 25: Mike Adams on Standardized User Experience, Professional USB and Meeting Rooms As A Service
Integrating Technology - August 27, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMike Adams got his start as a Sales and Support Consultant for Apple, and has held several marketing and management positions for AV manufacturers like Polycom and integration companies such as Videonations and Vega Global. He’s also served as a startup mentor and is currently EMEA channel manag...
Episode 24: Shane Springer On Human Centered Design And The Mythical Zero Punch List Project
Integrating Technology - August 20, 2018 13:24 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEpisode 23: Shane Springer On Human Centered Design And The Mythical Zero Punch List ProjectShane Springer of OneWorkplace got his start in theatre lighting and sound before moving on to be an AV technician, programmer and engineer. He is also a member of the Leadership Committee for the Associ...
Episode 23: Carlos Martinez On Deploying Lots Of Zoom Rooms, Being A Good Listener And Getting The Nerds Involved ASAP
Integrating Technology - August 13, 2018 10:14 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCarlos Martinez has held AV and telecommunications positions at some well known companies like, Juniper Networks, Zynga, Tesla and Uber. He was responsible for expanding the use of software codecs into quite a large operation environment at Uber. He is currently Co-founder and Director of Bus...
Episode 22: Dave Hatz on Next Level Service & Creating Revenue With AV Data Analytics
Integrating Technology - August 06, 2018 09:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDave Hatz guest started his career at Disney World Technical Services where he learned about integrating show control with AMX systems. He’s held several other positions in lighting and sound before zeroing in on AV programming and project engineering at Roscor Corporation and currently AVI Syste...
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