Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is a research-intensive, public university. They have benefited from several Barco installations, including ClickShare and an Event Master processor, but it was their satisfaction with their first F80 projector that inspired them to purchase a second projector for their NTUitive boardroom. NTU has the utmost confidence in Barco and it was no surprise to them that Barco projectors are the only projectors available in Singapore able to meet their requirement of enabling high-quality WQXGA (2560x1600) graphics resolution.
NTU has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the colleges of Engineering, Business, Science, and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and its Graduate College. NTUitive is the university’s innovation and enterprise company, which supports NTU’s mission to develop an ecosystem that encourages innovation, fosters entrepreneurship and facilitates the commercialization of research. Faculty and students are encouraged to explore opportunities, take measured risks and learn from failures—efforts that will lead to the creation of a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders and new business ventures.
Satisfied customers become repeat customers
In March 2018, NTU installed a Barco F80 projector (F80-Q9)in their One-North building. They were so impressed with the installation that they decided to purchase a second F80 projector (F80-Q7)for the boardroom in their NTUitive facility. The second installation has been as successful as the first and is being utilized by students and inventors at NTU.
Projectors full of the latest features
There were special considerations when it came to deciding on which projector was best for the NTUitive boardroom. The boardroom setup needed to be versatile: it’s open to NTU users for bookings but is primarily fitted for NTUitive. And the projector needed to be compatible with an interactive presentation system that demands an ultra-low latency projector. Barco F80 projectors are perfect for this thanks to the powerful Barco Pulse processing that uses Single Step Processing (SSP) to allow for sharper images and less latency.
‘We’ve trusted in the high quality of Barco products for a long time. The first F80 we had installed has performed so well that we didn’t even consider other brands when looking for the best technology available to fit-out our NTUitive boardroom,’ said Eric Wei.
Teachers, students and visitors are enjoying the superior, high-quality images and functionality of the first-class projector. NTU has been consistently pleased with their Barco solutions—and that trend of satisfaction that continues with their new F80. Barco is thrilled with this mutually beneficial relationship as well; we look forward to supplying NTU with further solutions in the future.
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.
