Kansas City Cybersecurity Firm Takes Data Visualization to New Heights
Cybersecurity solutions firm Fishtech Group secures data—the vast majority of which is extremely confidential. When they were designing a new security operations center, they needed a way to share a range of data to both the operators in the center and guests viewing from an elevated platform.
As Fishtech’s Director of Digital Technologies, Andy Jones knew that he had to be creative in designing a video wall that would best answer the issues that Fishtech needed to address. To start, the operation space was built to accommodate a large wall. In addition, a viewing platform was built overlooking the operators. This allowed for the operators’ individual workstations to remain confidential while also giving visitors an opportunity to fully view the public data displayed on the wall. For Jones, Barco’s UniSee and KVD panels were the only solution for such a request.
Seamless. Simple. Stunning.
Jones’ decision to go with the Barco UniSee and KVD panels was based on several key factors. The first is the bezel-less feature of the UniSee panels. As the wall was a large 7x7 panel display, having a uniform image across all panels was vital. Any major break in the picture due to the separation between panels would be an unwelcome distraction. Second, Jones needed a product that was as future proof as possible, especially in regards to serviceability down the road. The UniSee’s unique mounting structure allows individual panels to be replaced with ease, ensuring a more seamless interaction with the wall should a panel need service. In addition, new UniSee panels auto-calibrate to match the rest of the wall, meaning replacement panels fit into the wall with very little maintenance.
The 12 KVD panels, six to a side, added an interesting design element to the project while also allowing for a variety of different information to be displayed. The overall quality of the KVD panels ensures that whatever is displayed is crisp and useful for viewers regardless of where they are in the room.
Together, the UniSee and KVD panels provide Fishtech with stunning images, amazing quality and a solution that will last for years to come.
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.
