Evans Consoles Blog

As the sun sets on the year 2023, we want to reflect on these past 12 months that were nothing short of extraordinary. Emerging stronger from the shadows of COVID-19, we witnessed a recovery and a renaissance in our industry. Here is a glimpse of some highlights of 2023 for Evans, a year marked by growth, innovation, and community impact.

In this article, we will share some insights into the rapidly evolving Virtual Power Plant (VPP) market and how Evans can help you to build scalable and practical control room for your Electric Utility.

Illumination. When contemplating the control room atmosphere, have you ever considered the role of lighting? Managing intricate processes demands a sophisticated strategy.Imagine a control room that not only maximizes productivity but also enhances the well-being of the professionals within. This is whereCircadian Light steps in, optimizing the control room operator environment from the top down.

Get ready to mark your calendars for APCO 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee from August 6th-9th! We can't wait to welcome you at booth #1723 where you'll discover a world of innovative solutions designed specifically for public safety professionals and telecommunicators. At APCO, you'll explore cutting-edge technology, frontline communications, and communication center management with over 120 individual sessions. Join the Evans team as we present our unique 911 workstation design and unveil our vision for the future of 911 centers. Don't miss out on this premiere educational event!

We built our reputation in real-world control rooms that have a direct impact on people's jobs, safety, and health. But sometimes opportunities come along for us to get involved with a different type of client. For Evans, these projects include using our expertise to build consoles for various movie sets. This post is about some of those projects and why we may or may not recommend building something similar for your own control room application.

Matko Papic was the distinguished speaker on June 14th, 2023 at the SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Convocation, where he shared his experiences and insights with the graduating class of 2023. As a former SAIT student, Matko credits the institution for playing a significant role in his successful engineering career. This blog post will provide a recap of the convocation ceremony and highlight Matko's impressive bio, which is posted on the SAIT website. Thanks for reading!

We are looking forward to #NENA2023, one of the biggest events for public safety professionals. This year's Conference is June 17th - 22nd at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Join us in the Interactive Expo Hall at Booth 529 to see and feel our demo console. Don't miss out on the wider event including keynote speeches, education, training, and professional development.

The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas devastated this small, rural community in southwest Texas. The country mourned with Uvalde, and both local companies and the Public Safety industry at large stepped up in a big way for the first responders. The Uvalde Communications Center received a complete overhaul which was provided by industry partners and Texas 911 centers statewide. Two of those extraordinary and empathic people in the industry work with us here at Evans. Scott Mathews, a long-term Texas resident who frequently visits the Uvalde region, and Megan Koehler a Market Manager in Public Safety were among those motivated to help. Scott and Megan agreed there was a need for new consoles to help support the operators after everything they went through. The upgrades will help in the immediate term and for future operations.

We are excited to see you in Galveston, Texas for the highly anticipated Public Safety Conference from April 2-5, 2023. As one of the top networking and educational events for public safety professionals, we look forward to showcasing our console technology and potentially working with you on your next control room project.

On February 18, 2021, NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) landed the Perseverance rover on Mars — a huge feat for the team and a great accomplishment for the scientific community. Here at Evans, we played a small part in bringing the Perseverance Rover to the red planet. Learn about our relationship with NASA, the unique JPL control room, the recent accomplishments of this mission, and a virtual tour of mission control!

We are excited to be in the room with America's Electric Cooperatives in Nashville for the TechAdvantage Expo on March 6-8, 2023. We look forward to being there yet again to see some familiar faces and more new ones at this fantastic event. Will you be attending THE technology event for electrical co-op professionals with us?