gameops.com: What
is the Commander, and what does it do?
john
jackson: The Game Ops Commander is a software
solution for game operations and game entertainment. The
technology developed by the Trailblazers and Asymetrix
enables you to call on a library of sound effects, music
selections and even videos on-demand with no delays and
high sound quality. The software also enables you
to load in new music quickly and easily which will keep
your games fresh and interesting for your fans.
gameops.com: Who
is using the Game Ops Commander?
john
jackson: The Game Ops Commander is currently
being utilized by over 300 teams. We have clients
in all sports and at all levels. About 30% of NBA
teams use it. One of our fasted growing segments
is High Schools and Colleges. We offer educational
discounts which put the Commander in reach for nearly everyone.
gameops.com: You
have issued upgraded versions in the past, talk about the
upgrades and is there a new upgrade in the works?
john
jackson: A year or so after our first release
(version 1.0) we offered Version 2.0. This was mostly
an improvement and upgrade on the overall product, making
it more user friendly and adding feature that our users
were requesting like hot-keys. We still offer
this version. We have also released Version 2.5. This
version added multi-track capabilities which allows you
to cross fade multiple songs. It also incorporates
the ability to use 144 screens.
Although
we don't have a release date scheduled, we are looking
into adding new features and some advanced video features
for our next version of Commander.
gameops.com: How
reliable is the system?
john
jackson: We spent a great deal of time debugging
the Commander which has saved our users from the hassles
of software problems. The few problems I do hear
are hardware problems. We also offer support
services for the package to help clients get the most out
of the system.
gameops.com: What
is the best non-traditional use of the Game Ops Commander
that you have heard of?
john
jackson: There are a lot of great uses outside
the world of sports. We have had the software used
in theatrical productions, by mobile DJ's, at large assemblies,
seminars, and dances. Many of these creative
uses have been from high schools and colleges. The
Commander is the perfect tool anywhere you need on-demand
audio.
gameops.com: How
do people get more info on the Game Ops Commander?
john
jackson: For more information see our web site, email
or phone us:
Web site: www.gameopscommander.com
Email: commander@rosequarter.com
Phone: 1.800.346.8037
Thanks
to John Jackson and the Portland Trailblazers for this
months interview.
