Planar Brings Temple University Business School Atrium to Life

To the two Led video walls that were installed a few years ago, The center has recently incorporated two other Led systems, designed in a configuration 5×5 with screens Planar TVF1.2.

Planar Systems has been the preferred manufacturer for Temple University for the installation of its display systems, highlighting the configuration of different video walls in different areas of the campus.

Founded in 1918 in Philadelphia, the Fox School of Business at Temple University It is the largest in the metropolitan region. The school maintains a global presence and strategic alliances with regional and international business communities, positioning students in growing industries including financial services, medical attention, pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, information technology and tourism and hospitality. Since its beginning, more than 69.000 graduate and doctoral students have earned degrees.

Technology is a key element and has integrated it into its curriculum and classrooms. So, highlights the installation in a faculty meeting room of a Planar LED video wall 3,8 meters long by one and a half meters high with a pixel pitch of 1,2 mm.

A year later, a second LED video wall from the same manufacturer was added., with identical dimensions and pixel pitch, but that included touch technology. This is located in a collaboration room to support the school's financial planning program.

The most recent technological addition includes the installation of two LED video walls Planar TVF Series, in configuration of 5×5, of 3 meters long by 1,8 feet high and a pixel pitch 1,2 mm (TVF1.2). 2

Composed of Video Visions, The video walls are mounted on both sides of a donor wall located in an open atrium on the ground floor of Alter Hall, a learning center focused on technology 66.141 square meters and one of the main facilities on the Fox School campus.

Multifunctional and High Impact

With recruitment and student experience in mind, Alter Hall's new Led video walls provide versatile uses for Fox School.

“The intention was to introduce something into the atrium that would have a big impact on the space”, comment Debbie Campbell, senior vice dean of the Fox School of Business. “Instead of displaying static information, allow students to be involved, teachers and visitors, including prospective students and their families. Technology is multifunctional in what we can do”.

The content that rotates on the Planar TVF series video walls, much of it produced by the school's marketing and communications team, includes welcome videos, communications of events and messages from the dean. The school is also considering using them for entertainment and supporting different events held in the atrium. Y, as a recruiting tool, Led installations provide a compelling way to highlight the value of a Fox School education.

“We are working on a project right now with each of our departments to create a series of videos outlining the different industries our programs prepare students for.”, comments Campbell. “This way, Visitors can leave with a good understanding of the opportunities available. They can find out who the industry partners are and what kind of jobs are possible after graduating”.

The Planar TVF series is a family of fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays that provide optimal viewing for every application.. With a cordless and stackable design, These displays are assembled with a one-step process to connect the integrated signal and power connectors from one cabinet to another., reducing the complexity of installation and vertical alignment.

With front serviceability and a slim profile of less than three inches, Planar TVF series reduces overall video wall space and required service space behind the wall, which makes installation easier.