SOLUTIONS: GE GRID IQ GLOBAL INNOVATION CENTER, ONTARIO
iPods to listen to music or watch satellite TV or DVDs at each station. The system can direct audio to individual stations or the main loudspeakers throughout the entire gym and fitness studio.
A Polycom SoundStructure conferencing system has been installed in the main boardroom
allowing simple and effective global conferencing and training sessions. The room also features several large interactive touchscreens, a projector and a fully integrated audio system. The facility’s executive
boardroom is equipped with a Crestron system that controls an NEC projector mounted on an automated projector lift, an audio conferencing system, table- mounted microphones at each seat and ceiling-
mounted microphones that provide an unobtrusive solution for presenters. Even the manufacturing
floor got an AV upgrade with more than a dozen 46in LCD monitors gracing its walls to display production stats and other internal GE messaging. The collaboration room
allows individuals to work together in real-time with internal or external staff worldwide. Advanced installed a SMART interactive whiteboard, in-ceiling
speakers, microphones, a videoconferencing system and a projector to accommodate every type of meeting and interaction. All of the room’s AV functions can be managed through the Crestron control system on a wireless Crestron touchscreen device. The integrator also created a gym and fitness studio that provides a personal AV experience at each fitness station. Employees can plug in their personal iPads and
GLOBAL COMMUNITY Adding to the Global Innovation Center’s sense of community, the cafeteria also serves as the location for Markham’s town hall meetings. The cafeteria features a projector and five NEC LCD displays with built-in speakers to display cable programming for staff and provide video presentation capabilities for town hall meetings. Meanwhile, an integrated videoconferencing system with two wireless microphones allows meetings to be broadcast to remote viewers.
established in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in 1995 as a provider of audiovisual equipment
Within one year the company evolved into a full-service AV integrator including services such as engineering, design consultation, installation, control programming and system maintenance
Advanced’s primary client base is in the corporate and government markets. Project highlights include Pearson International Airport Terminal 3 – Canada’s first digital signage network in an airport; St Joseph Hospital – videowall design and installation; and AV design and installation for Microsoft offices across Canada
The company now has offices in Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, London and Sudbury, with partner offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton