VIDEO WALL BOLSTERS BUSINESS COLLEGE'S HIGH-TECH IMAGE
A large electronic sign hangs on the wall above the mock securities brokerage at the William R. Hough Hall, the newly constructed showpiece facility at the University of Florida's top-rated Warrington College of Business Administration. But unlike the low-resolution ticker boards in traditional trading rooms, this electronic sign is the absolute state of the art – a next generation information source for the next generation of business leaders.
The Planar Clarity Matrix™ LCD Video Wall System in the glass-walled "trading room" and a second larger video wall in the nearby atrium are stand-out features of the new hall. The atrium's video wall (shown above) combines six screens in a two-wide-by-three-high (2x3) configuration, delivering nearly 90 square feet of electronic signage. The trading room features a one-high-by-four-wide (1x4) configuration.
Support for full DVI, VGA and RS232C ensures the Clarity Matrix video wall displays almost any type of content. The video walls at Hough Hall feature everything from broadcast news clips and weather forecasts to live streams from business websites. Further, the image-to image gap is only 7.3 millimeters. Whether the video walls are displaying a PowerPoint classroom lecture or a live feed from cable TV, the image appears virtually seamless across the full video wall. The 700-nit brightness and 3000:1 contrast ratio ensure pristine picture quality.
The Clarity Matrix video wall's slim profile -- a mere 4.5 inches in total depth -- and ultra-thin bezel provide a sleek look that blends with rather than overwhelms the hall's design and image. The off-board electronics, which make it possible to remotely store most components and controls away from the displays, further reduce the footprint of the system, making the video wall even less conspicuous.
Just as importantly, the off-board electronics reduce heat produced by the system, which, in turn, reduces the amount of electricity consumed cooling the components. The reduced energy consumption is important to the college, which has applied for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for the new hall.
Planar designed the Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System to meet the demanding requirements of large video walls in public venues and deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. The 46-inch Clarity Matrix panels used in the Hough Hall walls is commercial-grade, yet offers the thinnest profile of any video wall in its category.
Individual LCD panels can be easily aligned and serviced from the front thanks to Clarity Matrix's unique EasyAxis™ Mounting System. These and other features help ensure the video walls at Hough Hall will be up and running any time the college needs them 24x7 365 days a year.
The Clarity Matrix LCD Video Walls at University of Florida were specified and installed by Tampa, Fla.-based systems integration specialists of The Whitlock Group.
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.
