Planar brings Temple University Business School atrium to life

To the two Led videowall that were installed a few years ago, the center has recently incorporated two other Led systems, Designed in a configuration 5×5 with screens planar TVF1.2.

Planar Systems has been the preferred manufacturer by Temple University for the installation of its display systems, highlighting the configuration of different videowall in different areas of the campus.

Founded in 1918 in Philadelphia, the Temple University Fox School of Business It is the largest in the Metropolitan Region. The school maintains a global presence and strategic alliances with regional and international business communities, positioning students in growing industries including financial services, health care, Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology, Information Technology and Tourism and Hospitality. Since its inception, more than 69.000 Graduate and PhD students have earned degrees.

Technology is a key element and he has integrated it into his curriculum and classrooms. Like this, highlights the installation in a boardroom of the faculty of a Led videowall of Planar de Planar 3,8 meters long by one and a half high with a pixel pitch of 1,2 Mm.

A year later a second Led videowall from the same manufacturer was incorporated, with identical dimensions and pixel pitch, but that included touch technology. This is located in a collaboration room to support the school's financial planning program..

The latest technological addition includes the installation of two Led videowall Planar TVF Series, in configuration of 5×5, of 3 meters long by 1,8 feet high and a pixel pitch of 1,2 Mm (TVF1.2). 2

Composed of Video Visions, The videowall is mounted on both sides of a donor wall located in an open atrium on the ground floor of the Alter Hall, A learning center focused on the technology of 66.141 square meters and one of the main facilities on the Fox School campus.

Multifunctional and High Impact

With recruitment and student experience in mind, The new Led videowall of the Alter Hall provide versatile uses for Fox School.

“The intention was to introduce something into the atrium that would have a big impact on the space.”, Says Debbie Campbell, Senior Vice Dean, Fox School of Business. “Instead of displaying static information, Engage students, Faculty & Visitors, including prospective students and their families. Technology is multifunctional in what we can do”.

The content that rotates in the videowall of the Planar TVF series, Much of it produced by the school's marketing and communications team, Includes welcome videos, Event Communications and Dean's Messages. The school is also considering using them for entertainment and supporting different events being held in the atrium.. and, as a recruitment tool, Led installations provide a compelling way to highlight the value of an education at Fox School.

“We are working on a project right now with each of our departments to create a series of videos describing the different industries our programs prepare students for.”, Campbell comments. “In this way, Visitors can leave with a good understanding of the opportunities available. They can find out who the industry partners are and what kind of jobs are possible after graduation”.

The Planar TVF series is a family of video wall screens Led pixel pitch fine that provides optimal viewing for each application. With a cable-free and stackable design, These displays are assembled with a one-step process to connect the integrated signal and power connectors from one cabinet to another., reducing installation complexity and vertical alignment.

With front service capability and a slim profile of less than three inches, Planar TVF series reduces the total space of the videowall and the service space required behind the wall, making it easy to install.

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