In a digital world, financial institutions are increasingly reliant on their software and hardware to ensure that banking processes run smoothly. To keep a close eye on its IT infrastructure, Portugal-based bank Banco Caixa Geral is using the latest Barco OverView KVD5521B LCD video wall displays with top-notch visualization functions and modular design. The setup marks the first installation of Barco’s newest modular LCD video wall in the 3.5mm market in Europe.
All eyes on IT
To keep track of its critical IT infrastructure, DSI (Direção de Sistemas de Informação) - the IT department of Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Portugal’s largest public banking corporation - installed the previous model of the Barco OverView KVD5521 LCD video wall several years ago at its headquarters in Lisbon. In the summer of 2018, in order to fully benefit from the latest technology updates, Barco’s local partner Casa Serras replaced the old model with the brand-new OverView KVD5521B – an optimized version of the successful OverView model and currently the best 3.5mm LCD video wall in market.
Bright, virtually bezel-free and modular design
The OverView KVD5521B is a modular, high-performance yet cost-optimized LCD panel, designed for use in tiled video wall applications. Set up in a 5x2 configuration, the 55” LCD displays enable users to show content from diverse sources – all in bright and virtually bezel-free circumstances. The video wall is driven by Barco’s NGP-400 and TransForm display controllers, and the CMS control room management software, thus offering a fully integrated and complete control room in one package. The representative of DSI at Banco Caixa Geral, expects the new video wall to take visualization to the next level: “While Sense X, the automatic color and brightness calibration technology ensures perfectly balanced images, we also appreciate the absence of noisy cooling fans. The modularity of the video wall, with the input board and power supply separate from the LCM panel, allows easy set-up and truly user-friendly servicing. It will definitely help us monitor our IT infrastructure more efficiently.”
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
