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When a Control Room Becomes an Operational Liability Most control rooms do not fail in one dramatic moment. Rather, they decline slowly. A display goes offline. A replacement part takes weeks to source. Operators create another workaround. Maintenance costs rise. Cybersecurity teams flag an unsupported system. None of these issues seems serious enough on its own to force an upgrade.

Evans Consoles is pleased to welcome Chris Banner to the position of Regional Sales Manager – Mid West.

(Post revised and updated on August 25th, 2021) Sit-Stand Consoles: Trend or Fad? Sit-stand consoles have been around for quite a few years now. As we see the popularity increase we can obviously see that this is a growing trend and not just a fad. A trend is something that solves a problem and gets stronger over time. A fad however is something that is popular for a short period of time and then fades out quickly. Case in point, this blog post. We are updating this post on Sit-Stand Consoles from 2019 as the trend is seemingly getting even stronger since then. Control room sit-stands are here to stay So this is not just a trend; adopting sit-stand workingis here to stay for a variety of reasons.With growing evidence of thebenefits of sit-stand workstations, it’s not hard to see why they are becoming increasingly popular in control rooms around the world. To summarize: sit-stand workstations allow operators to adjust the height to their preference for sitting or standing positions while they work.

Most people do not realize the important role acoustics play in a control room. It can have a humongous impact on employees and their performance.

Evans Virtual Reality (VR) is another example of how we continue to push the innovation envelope in our industry. VR literally adds a new dimension that is unique in presenting project ideas and renders to clients. With VR you don’t just see your control room, you feel it. Imagine the decision making enlightenment!