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BBC control room television centre London, contracted to replace all matrix elements within this sensitive 24 hour environment.

Working with the BBC assigned project manager and following a very precise schedule of works Global Broadcast.

Project overview: Update matrix hardware - replace cable infrastructure.
   
BBC News Interactive White City - Developer office space for this world renowned web site.

Install of RF distribution ring main to supply current ring main and the inclusion of additional services offered on the - DTT (Digital terrestrial transmissions) - DSAT (Digital Satellite by SKY).

Project overview: Roof mounted antennas DTT - DSAT- Distribution Amplifiers - 240 Desk Outlets - 20 Wall Points.
   
News Interactive Display Case

Multiply screen display area to allow the demonstration of the services that this area of BBC News provided content for.
   
Plasma Installation Media Centre

Relocation of previously supplied equipment to the clients new office space. Plasma screen - DVD - VCR - Surround sound system.
   
Studio event for the top 400 BBC managers with connectivity to 6 regional video secure conference endpoints.

Project overview: Liaison with Studio Director - Studio Manager - Production Team. Remit to provide a secure interactive link for the senior management.
   
Video Conference installation in Poland
   
BBC News on Tour Control Desk
   
BBC News & Sport on Tour
   
MC&A Digital Demonstration Stand

Provide a robust exhibition solution to showcase the Digital Platforms offered by the BBC to highlight the changes ahead of the planned digital switchover. The exhibition traveled to all BBC buildings and was a well received aspect of BBC News & Sport on Tour.

Project overview: Mobile external satellite dish - Plasma screen with multi feed options (DTT & DSat & DVD) - Interactive computer consoles with restricted user interface to allow public access.
   
NAB2005 - Las Vegas

Siemens Business Services (SBS) exhibition stand at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

Working alongside numerous sections of SBS both UK & International to showcase Siemens products.

Project overview: Front of house.

All design & build aspects with the UK stand builder, Power provision via the US event organiser, Cable infrastructure, Projector Mounting, Plasma Screens, IT network, Liaison with US suppliers for AV Hire.
   
NAB2005 - Las Vegas

Behind the scenes, Shipping logistics UK - US, Reassembly of all network server and pc's, Provision of substantial air conditioning, AV Plasma's - Projectors and all control factors.
   
News Festival is a BBC internal event held at White City, the exhibition is used as an information point for departments to display new technologies being developed and used in the broadcast industry.

Project overview: Plasma screen & stand rental - Laptops - DTT & DSat points - Technical support