Issue 11, November 2011
NSW Rural Fire Service: A display solution for any emergency
NEC Australia today announced the completion of the largest digital video wall in the Southern Hemisphere, comprising 100 LCD screens and an extensive digital signal distribution network and control system, to develop a comprehensive audio visual information centre for NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters in Homebush.
NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the need for effective communication and operational tools was critical. "As an agency we will continue to explore any tool that will assist us in protecting communities from bushfires. As technologies evolve and expand we will endeavour to utilise all options available to us.”
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) is the world’s largest fire service. The orange overalls of its 70,000 volunteer members are recognised across NSW as the service battles each summer’s bushfires. Download the case study
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Summerland Credit Union: A communications solution to bank on
The Summerland Credit Union ranks in the top 30 credit unions in Australia with $500 million in assets and 27,000 local members. It was constrained in its service capacity by an ageing telephony system with very limited functionality.
To maintain its position at the forefront of NSW financial service provision, Summerland wanted to overhaul its complete call centre and internal communications infrastructure. Download the case study
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NEC display solutions earns DCI compliance
NEC Australia has announced that its NC3240S digital cinema projector has reached full Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Compliance for usage with 2K legacy third party servers. The new projector offers 31,000 lumens of brightness with precise 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution and 3D capabilities for the largest cinema screen sizes of up to 105-feet wide.
The test was completed by the Research Institute for Digital Media and Content at Keio University (DMC) in Japan, which is one of three entities licensed by Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC to perform the Compliance Test Plan (CTP) tests. Read more
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The 7th Biometrics Institute Technology Showcase & Exhibition
The Biometrics Institute is proud to present the 7th Biometrics Institute Technology Showcase & Exhibition, to be held at the Hotel Realm in Canberra on the 30 November 2011. In its 7th year, this one day event will provide an insight into the latest developments in biometric technologies.
Alan Hyde, Managing Director of NEC Australia & New Zealand, will be presenting an overview of NEC's business transformation, key biometrics projects and new biometric technologies including AFIS, Livescan, Facial Recongnition and DNA. Register online
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Giving back to the community
This year, NEC Australia is participating in NEC corporate's Make-a-Difference drive held during October and November by supporting Movember, which aims to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer and depression. Read more
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