Crestron Electronics has emerged from simple function push button systems to fully integrated touch screen control systems. These programs can perform an unlimited list of commands from sensor feedbacks without user interface. (Better known as smart automation and animation.) Over the past 10 years, 4TEC has grown along side Crestron and now maintains a team of proficient programmers to accommodate past, present, and future clients, as well as all dealers from around the world.

What is different about 4TEC and how they program systems?

4TEC takes pride in staying on top of the endless research and ongoing rigorous training programs in the world of integration products. From audio/video systems, HVAC, sprinklers, drapes, blinds, CCTV, gate control, card access, and etc., if it has an electronic or mechanical operation; 4TEC can control it with a single press on any Crestron controlled touch panel. 4TEC programming of a Crestron control system is unique in that our programmers design all custom graphics, layouts, and functionality for your site. This provides you with a custom control system for your specific project and for each individual area of your project. 

Crestron control systems can be utilized for all sizes or types of businesses. For instance, if you need a system to keep track of when your audio and video conferencing systems are in use; Crestron’s RoomView® system provides full functionality and compatibility with Microsoft’s Office Outlook. In using Outlook, you can reserve your integrated rooms from anywhere on your campus, setup their functionality, and even pre-warm the equipment ahead of your meetings so each meeting starts on time every time. This will literally save you thousands on power, payroll per year and utilize more effective and efficient meeting room spaces, equipment, and employees.

Another benefit to Crestron’s RoomView® system is that Outlook will send intelligent feedback once the room is turned on for a meeting. Crestron will watch for activities to make sure the meeting is being attended, but if it is empty, Crestron’s RoomView will prompt and shut off the system to save energy and equipment life.     

When choosing a control system and/or integrator, the choice of hardware is becoming less critical. Everyday more and more industries are moving to “Progware”. Progware is the internal programs, which take over or replace physical hardware, within your system. In today’s world, most manufacturers already have these devices in their product line up. In short, these systems are made up of two parts:  the core system - hardware for physical attachment, and the software – to drive the hardware; similar to the hands of a person controlled by the brain.  For this reason, programmers have to possess a vast knowledge of hardwares and have the abilities to program to these systems, customizing applications for each project.  From conception to installation, the programmer becomes your custom engineer, turning hardware into a fully functioning audio, video control system.

Most integrators come from:  audio-video, or IT back-rounds solely.  They do not have expertise in the merging of both technologies. A/V technicians cannot perform in an IT solutions environment, and IT technicians do not understand the intricate details of audio and video signals.  4TEC’s team, of programmers, has evolved from the unique experience of working in both fields. As a result, they deliver a better solution by bridging the gap of education in both industries.  4TEC Integration combines the best of both worlds by cross-training all of its team:  engineers, technicians, and programmers, into every aspect of electronic integration.  Call on 4TEC for your next project and see the magic of true integration, engineering your systems with the Microsoft of control, Crestron.