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It is strange to think only 50 years ago the mere thought of computers, cell phones, and flat screen televisions being household commodities was considered something out of Science Fiction. Now, names like Sony, Google, and Amazon are among the most common in the technological world, breaching the frontier of electronic components. Their achievements have been fawned over time and again. However, success by these companies would not be possible if it were not for the companies which allow you to see their products clearly.

Planar Displays

Over the last 30 years, a company founded and built right here in the United States has been working in the foreground, creating display screens for everything from touch screen computers to large, electronic billboard displays you see in large cities like New York and Las Vegas to the cell phone in your pocket. Without Planar and their many tried and proven products, technology as a whole would not have the presence it has in our lives today.

What is Planar Displays?

Planar was founded in 1983 as a spin off from a company called Tektronix (the company responsible for the oscilloscope) with one purpose: to give people the ability to see. Founded in Oregon, the company’s focus on projection technology began in 1986. Purchasing competitor’s plants beginning as early as 1997, Planar quickly made a name for themselves as a fast growing and motivated company driven to the future with their eyes on the prize… and the screen.

From touch screens on home computers to large format LCD displays to be used in your business, the main focus of Planar is to give you the best quality for whatever you may be viewing. Advertisements on Time Square, data in your quarterly evaluation spreadsheets, movies at home and in the theater, even your applications on your phone displaying the score from yesterday’s game or the most updated Tweets are all made clearer thanks to the years of experience harnessing the power of display. No one does it better.

What does Planar do?

Planar was the first manufacturer in the United States who produced electro-luminescent (EL) digital displays. This form of flat panel technology is used in the instrumentation of military, transportation and industrial applications. With the most experience and expertise in the field, Planar Solutions beats all others, making them the leading company when it comes to EL digital displays and their production.

While they are at the forefront of their field, they have a thorough understanding of the ways of newly developed components after over three decades of production. Planar knows new technology can have bugs which need worked through properly. By allowing time for their products to become as close to perfect as possible before release, Planar has been given a very high standing reputation of quality and reliability. This prominence within their field makes them, hands down, the go to for display needs.

Which Solutions does Planar Offer?

Video Walls: Planar’s LED, LCD, and LED-illuminated rear projection video wall solutions are designed to deliver the best in digital signage and architectural applications.

4K LCD Displays: With 400% the resolution as standard HD, Planar displays deliver realistic picture quality for a life-like display experience. This sharp, clean detail can be seen even from viewing distances.

Touch Displays/Desktop Touch Screen Monitors: Planar touch screen monitors are durable and dependable and have what it takes to perform POS, POP, Healthcare, Corporate, and Desktop applications.

Transparent Displays: Revolutionary. This display allows users to view what is shown on a glass video screen while being able to see through it. Welcome to the future!

Where to look for Planar Displays

Everywhere. Every City. Every Country. Planar is literally everywhere. Their displays can be seen all over the world. Have you ever stepped foot in an airport? Gone into a hospital? Used an ATM machine? Looked at a screen on the gas pump? Used a GPS system in a car with a display screen? Searched for a new television, cellphone, or tablet at your local electronics store? From China to Chicago, Australia to Alaska, Planar has a strong global presence in the display market. Chances are you have seen a product of Planar and you did not even know it.

When the idea came to them to create this company, Jim Hurd, Chris King, John Laney and their team in Beaverton, Oregon had no idea the impact they would have on the way the world views… well… the world. We see our family through apps like Facetime and Skype. We see our dream vacations on television shows and on travel websites. We see advertisements flashing high in the sky for the newest flavors at Baskin Robins. We can touch and navigate screens with the swipe of a finger instead of the click of a mouse. We see things clearly, with bright pictures and colors with honest hues, thanks to Planar and their constant push toward fulfilling their mission to allow people to do one simple thing: To See.

CCS Presentation Systems, one of the largest audio visual integrators in the U.S., is proud to announce the company has been named to Systems Contractor News (SCN) magazine’s Top 50 Systems Integrators of 2016. The list continues to establish credibility among A/V leaders and is an important bellwether in the commercial audiovisual industry.

For the past 10 years, SCN Magazine has identified 50 U.S. integration firms that go beyond their peers to set exceptional industry standards. Ranked by projected A/V systems integration revenue, the list is comprised of audiovisual integrators highlighting business stability, financial responsibility in addition to growth in 2016. This year, CCS placed No. 5 on the list.

“We are honored to be recognized as a top integrator, especially as we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year,” said John Godbout, CEO of CCS Presentation Systems. “CCS is considered a trusted resource for A/V products and audio video integration thanks to our professional and experienced staff. The CCS team has impacted and defined our success as one of the largest audio visual systems integrator in the country and this ranking validates that success.”

Since 1991, Scottsdale-based CCS Presentation Systems has served customers in the corporate, government and educational sectors. The company provides full-service integration, installation, training and maintenance of audio and video equipment. CCS delivers outstanding service to each customer. Today, CCS has expanded its integration expertise to the high-end custom home market with its Home Division, a full-service design-build capability now offered throughout Arizona.

“While the bottom-line is important, the Top 50 is just one way to view an industry where success is determined by more than mere numbers,” said Lindsey Adler, editor at SCN Magazine. “There’s much left to learn, and we look forward to continuing to explore the inner workings of this business throughout the year.”

View the entire SCN Top 50 list here. To learn more about CCS Presentation Systems visit www.ccsprojects.com or call (480) 348-0100.

About CCS Presentation Systems, Inc.

Since 1991, CCS has served customers in the corporate, government and educational sectors. CCS provides full-service integration, installation, training and maintenance of audio and video equipment, including large format LCD displays, digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, room control systems, audio systems, high definition videoconferencing systems and more. The company has expanded from a two-person operation to one of the largest A/V integrators in the U.S. with more than 300 employees, sales offices in 14 states and annual revenue in excess of $115 million. CCS was recently ranked by Commercial Integrator as the No. 1 commercial audio visual integrator in the country.

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About Systems Contractor News

Systems Contractor News magazine provides audio and video systems integrators and consultants with the business technology and trend information to improve the bottom line. Each monthly issue covers industry news, product reviews, installation profiles, government developments, and business solutions.

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SUMMER TRAINING TO SHARPEN EDUCATOR SKILLS

The main focus of providing audio visual training, especially over the summer, is to allow educators the time they simply do not have during the year to relax, have fun, and learn about the technologies they currently have in the classroom that they would like to know more about, use more efficiently or apply more directly to unique learning applications.

All of our trainings are very much hands-on and collaborative (teachers working together), and all participants will all walk-away with content they can use when they return to school in the fall.

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CCS Midwest is currently working with Orange County Public Schools to upgrade systems at Lake Nona High School in Orlando, Florida. This project includes installation of 130 rooms with SMART interactive flat panels, Peerless mounts, and Covid cable kits.

Upon completion of this project, CCS will kick off the summer break by installing SMART interactive flat panels, Chief wall mounts & Covid cable kits at 8 more Orange County Public Schools facilities. The students will return to upgraded facilities and exciting new technology to kick off the 2017 school year!

Contact CCS Midwest for more information on these projects and what they can help you accomplish!

John Doster, CEO – CCS Midwest office: (904) 998-7227 x305, jdoster@ccssoutheast.com

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Today’s marketplace is more competitive than ever. To keep the edge, there is incredible pressure on businesses to cut costs, build more personal relationships with clients, and get more from employees. InFocus recognizes this and works everyday to bring innovative solutions to businesses. One of those solutions is the MVP100 (My Video Phone), a video calling device.

The InFocus MVP100 video phone is easy to use and works just like a standard telephone. With a simple push of a button, the MVP dials and starts the video call automatically. And, while businesses are looking to cut expenses, in areas like travel, the MVP100 provides an alternative opportunity to communicate and collaborate face to face. Further, it quickly pays for itself on the savings from travel and increased productivity, so it’s affordable for mass deployment.

The MVP100 is a dedicated video calling device so it delivers reliable, smooth performance. Unlike video apps, a dedicated video phone ensures consistent quality and eliminates PC issues like slow loading, software conflicts, limited resources, and interruptions from pop-ups. And, while using the phone, you still have access to your computer. This allows you to be free from unnecessary distractions and work efficiently. The phone can sit on a desk top, in a remote home office, and is even small enough to travel with you when business takes you on the road.

The MVP100 has an easily adjustable 10″ color display and 720p HD camera making it very comfortable for visual communication. The built-in wide-band speaker and high dynamic range microphone ensure clear conversations. And the display is built with auto brightness and white balance controls. So, you get consistent high quality video and audio.

If you would like more information about the InFocus MVP100 or similar professional AV products, contact CCS Presentation Systems at 339-227-6181. We are audio visual experts that specialize in bringing solutions to businesses to help them stay competitive and achieve their professional goals. You can also follow us on our website, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter pages.

Sony revolutionized video display with the introduction of the world’s first CRT projector, the world’s first commercial 4K projector with 4096 x 2160 resolution, the world’s first 3LCD laser projector, and the world’s first 4K ultra-short throw laser light source projector. Sony delivers breakthrough after breakthrough because they don’t just build projectors, they build the technology inside that delivers extraordinary contrast, uniformity, color accuracy and phenomenal resolution. All this has earned Sony the largest installed base of professional 4K projectors, worldwide.

Now in 2016, Sony will introduce two new revolutionary projectors that will expand the immersive reality viewing experience. The Sony VPL-GTZ270 and VPL-GTZ280 are 5,000 lumen large-format models that utilize the latest SXRD display technology to create high quality images with 4K resolution and super-high contrast ratio. But most notable is the new image enhancement functions including “Reality Creation” upscaling and compatibility with High Dynamic Range (HDR) content, giving users the ability to view the entire range of an image accurately and clearly for a more convincing picture. A wide color space covers the full DCI range and simulates the new ITU-R BT2020 color gamut for the most realistic picture.

Additionally, the VPL-GTZ280 offers high-speed motion functions and new high-speed 4K 120Hz signal processing capability for 4K3D 60Hz left eye/right eye and reducing blur in fast motion scenes. This is in addition to smear and transport delay reduction, infrared light output for night vision stimulation and vibration resistance.

These two projectors will soon be immersing audiences in exciting reality viewing experiences in planetariums, theme parks, retail facilities, museums and in flight simulation, visualization and training establishments. The VPL- GTZ270 and VPL- GTZ280 will be released in the 1st Quarter 2016 and 2nd Quarter 2016 respectively.

CCS Presentation Systems is excited about our new manufacturing partner relationship with worldwide leader, Sony, and serving our professional AV clients with leading edge projection equipment. Contact us today about your next project. We can be reached at 339-227-6181. And, please visit our website, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter pages for more information.

The InFocus Mondopad is a digital whiteboard system that revolutionizes the way teachers access and deliver content to their students. Mondopad makes it easy for teachers to display documents, pictures or lessons on the board and annotate or highlight key features directly from the touch screen. Teachers may supplement their curriculum material with dynamic and engaging content from internet websites such as Wikipedia, YouTube, or other educational sites. The ability to stream live or current news events is a great way for students to connect with the world outside the classroom. Using the video conferencing feature, teachers can remotely invite guest speakers into the classroom and go on field trips, while saving schools money and student’s time away from the classroom. The possibilities of the Mondopad are limitless when it comes to enhancing the learning experience of students.

In today’s modern classroom, the Mondopad has truly become a centerpiece. It features a bright, colorful 1080p touchscreen that comes in three screen sizes (57, 70 or 80 inches) to suit your classroom needs. The hardware used makes it easy to share, view and control content on the screen itself or from a notebook, tablet or smartphone. USB ports allow for seamless integration of other technology like document cameras, voting systems and teaching slates without delay or interruption to the instruction. One system can do it all.

Give teachers technology like the Mondopad from InFocus and help them deliver high impact, relevant and engaging lessons to their students. At CCS Presentation Systems, our education specialty team is made up almost entirely of former educators and administrators, resulting in audio visual professionals who understand the interactive learning environment. Call us today at 339-227-6181 to speak with one of our specialists and visit our website, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter pages.

( Newswire.net — June 30, 2015) Scottsdale, AZ — There are many excellent companies to work for in the state of Arizona. CareerBuilder, Republic Media and BestCompaniesAZ identifies companies that have achieved top rankings in employer practices, employee engagement and satisfaction scores. CCS Presentation Systems has been named as a top company to work for in Arizona for their innovative workplace culture.

Scottsdale-based, CCS Presentation Systems, one of the top audio visual systems integrators in the country, has a total of 83 employees consisting of experienced sales executives, system engineers and programmers, project managers, audio engineers, video conferencing specialists, trainers and more than 20 full-time installers. The audio-visual integrator hosts “Lunch and Learns” frequently that focus on wellness for employees.

“The old cliché of working with a family is not a cliché with us…it’s a culture,” said John Godbout, CEO of CCS Presentation Systems. “We are a business, we are an enterprise, but we look out for each other and ensure that each of us is living to our full potential.”

CCS encourages a healthy lifestyle and awards employees who make a commitment to safety on the job, take days off for doctors’ visits and even reimburse for gym memberships. Other perks offered which have contributed to employee longevity include a smoking cessation program, weight loss program, end-of-month lunches and Bagel Fridays.

In addition, CCS employees that wish to further their education can do so with the company’s tuition reimbursement program.

Since 1991, CCS has provided full-service integration, installation, maintenance and training of audio and visual equipment. CCS offers multiple product lines to enhance presentation effectiveness and customer experiences including interactive SMART Boards, LCD and plasma displays, projectors and control systems. The company allows partners to operate under CCS through a licensing agreement, but without franchise limitations. There are a total of 27 locations, including all CCS partner offices, across the U.S. and about 300 employees.

For more information on CCS, visit ccsprojects.com.

In partnership with Epson, Uno, and CCS New England, the BHS Student Council is proud to announce this fundraiser. Between March 2 and April 17, you can present this flyer at Uno’s Pizza in the Burlington Mall, and 20% of your order’s profit will contribute to Burlington High School’s fund in this contest. Make sure you show the BHS-specific ticket when paying. These tickets are valid at the restaurant, take-out, bar, and delivery!

Taunton Public Schools and UNO Pizzeria & Grill today announced the “GET BRIGHTER TAUNTON” fundraising program with CCS Presentation Systems New England and Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1. The program will help improve public education and give teachers and student… s more access to cutting edge technology. From March 2, 2015 through April 17, 2015, UNO Pizzeria & Grill located at 904 County Road in Taunton, MA will host the “GET BRIGHTER TAUNTON” fundraiser for Taunton Public Schools. To participate, guests of UNO who present a fundraiser ticket with their order will automatically give 20 percent of their total bill to the school of their choice through UNO’s generous donation. The funds raised from this program will allow Taunton Public Schools to further enhance its curriculum and supplies.

The school that raises the most funds at the end of the program will receive an Epson BrightLink® 575Wi interactive projector, including installation and training, generously donated by Epson, CCS New England and UNO. Designed to meet the needs of K-12 classrooms, the BrightLink® 575Wi is an ultra-short throw interactive projector delivering advanced connectivity options, PC-free interactivity capabilities, interactivity over the network, Moderator software for ultimate collaboration, and 2,700 lumens of color brightness and 2,700 lumens of white light brightness2.

Its 3-chip technology delivers amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations. The Epson BrightLink 575Wi projector also offers dual interactive pen technology for writing, navigating and controlling interactive functions at the same time. The value of this prize is $4,000. Taunton Public Schools sees tremendous value in creating technology-rich schools and hopes to eventually install Epson projectors in all classrooms. The winning schools will be announced on April 30, 2015. A “GET BRIGHTER TAUNTON” Celebration Party will be held in mid-May 2015 to celebrate the winning school and the success of the program. The entire local community will be invited to celebrate.

Parents, students, local businesses and members of the local community are asked to consider UNO Pizzeria & Grill of Taunton as their restaurant of choice from March 2, 2015 – April 17, 2015 to show support for Taunton Public Schools. “GET BRIGHER TAUNTON” fundraiser tickets are available on the Taunton Public Schools website, www.tauntonschools.org and on the UNO Taunton Facebook page at www.facebook.com/unotaunton. “GET BRIGHTER TAUNTON” fundraiser tickets are valid for use in the restaurant and bar, as well as for take-out, delivery and event catering. Fundraiser tickets may be printed or viewed on a smartphone.

Participating schools include: Edmund Hatch Bennett School Joseph C. Chamberlain Elementary School East Taunton Elementary School Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School Harold H. Galligan School Hopewell School Edward F. Leddy School Joseph H. Martin Middle School James L. Mulcahey Elementary School John F. Parker Middle School Elizabeth Pole School Taunton High School Taunton Alternative High School About Taunton Public Schools: “Academic excellence for every student, in every classroom, in every school” Taunton’s educational community is actively committed to the welfare of all its children. Our mission is to work together as a team to give every student a chance to excel academically and to reach his/her potential as a person. Each and every day, we recommit ourselves to our Core Values supporting our belief that education is the key to a brighter and more promising tomorrow. We will not waiver from the belief that our 8,200 students deserve this opportunity. The involvement of caring and nurturing adults in our community affords our children with the best possible education experience.