The Best and Most Popular IT Network Tools Apps 11 best IT network tools apps. Check out this collection of network tools like iPRTG, Fing, NetTools, Speedtest.net, MyRoutersPro For iPad, Ping & DNS, Server Admin Remote, IP Tools, IP Reference, and FCC Mobile Broadband Test for your Android or iOS device.
Champion Forest Church Trains Volunteers to Run Powerhouse A/V Systems Champion Forest Church has 10,000 parishioners and 26 A/V people. Twenty of those people are volunteers. The church had a $4.1 million A/V upgrade and needed to spend some time training people on the new systems. After this experience, Chris Todd, the church’s pastor of Media and Technology provides training tips.
10 Lighting Apps for iOS and Android Devices 10 best lighting apps for iOS and Android mobile devices. From light beam calculations to general lighting reference information, this collection is tried and true.
TechDecisions Guide to 12 Small Digital Mixers This round up of 12 small digital mixers by Frederick J. Ampel includes an in-depth explanation of the history and technology behind them. From the very first Yamaha model to the latest and greatest products, this guide can help you make the best decision for your needs.
Mobile Device Management vs. Virtualization — Which One is Right for You? Making the choice between mobile device management and virtualization depends on your organizations needs and goals. Application availability, bandwidth requirements and device size are just some of the factors you need to take into account when developing your BYOD solution.
SouthCrest Church Uses A/V to Manage Rapid Growth SouthCrest Church has grown from 14 people in 2000 to over 2,000 in 2013. The church needed it’s A/V/L to grow with it. After careful consultation with their integrator and architect, SouthCrest has gone digital as much as possible and turn to LED lighting to save money in the long run.
New Extron MediaLink Adds More Control for iPad Users The new MediaLink for iPad version 1.1 is available now.
Getting Your Network Ready for BYOD Many employees now wish to use their own equipment at work, but preparing the network for such an eventuality takes a strategy that looks at safety, data management and liability. Learn how to address these considerations.
The Perfect A/V Meeting Space The right equipment for a meeting space can add to the success of a gathering. The better experience provided more professional you represent yourself. Learn how to use A/V technology to reduce distractions and return the focus to the presenter.
The Cathedral of Faith Moves Its Message Higher With HD The Cathedral of Faith tapped Spectaveris to help it with its A/V upgrade. The churches goal is to provide leading technology to keep pace with the technology its parishioners use. To do this the church recently upgraded to HD. They now have five Hitachi SK-HD1000-TX1 production cameras and use a FOR-A’s HVS-350HS switcher to go with two control panels and two multi-viewers.
Crestron TSW-550 Touchscreen is as Big as a Smartphone The new 5-inch model completes the TSW product lineup.
The 11 Most Popular Lighting Apps Eleven of the most popular lighting apps from our coverage of mobile lighting technology. Featuring apps from developers like Synthe FX, Pegasus Lighting, okamotodesigns, Andrew Derrington, Alcorn McBride, Inc, 2Flying, Lazyapps, Daniel Murfin, Wybron, Inc, ADL Electronics, and Nathron for your Android and iOS device.
4 Apps to Control Stage Lighting Effects Live With Your iOS or Android Device Controlling your light effects with your mobile device means complete freedom. Check out these following lighting effect apps in the slideshow BlueLite iPanel, Live Mobile, TouchOSC and ZerOS Remote for your iOS or Android device.
7 Must Have Apps for Electrical Reference and Calculations on Your iOS or Android Device Onsite electrical reference and calculators for your mobile device. These NEC-certified electrical resources are great for electricians, electrical designers, lighting designers and installers and other engineers. Check out apps from developers such as Calculated Industries, Krueger Systems, Inc., Intineo LLC, engrtools.com, Iero, Trunnion LLC, and RFX Labs.
A/V Management Software Looking More and More Like the IT Help Desk Complete with the ability to submit help desk tickets, AMX’s Resource Management Suite and Crestron’s RoomView are bringing IT help desk functionality to A/V staff. While they can’t be combined with IT help desk’s yet, these products are making managing equipment easier. Their predictive ability when it comes to replacing accessories are proving invaluable.