Installation Spotlight: Emergency Management Hub

Apr 13, 2009 5:23 PM, Staff Report

Emergency Operations Centre, Office of Emergency Management, Ottawa

To manage the six Mitsubishi VS-50XLF50U front-access projection cubes and the other AV components in the space, Duocom Canada installed a Jupiter Fusion 964 display wall processor along with a Crestron control system.

Results
There were few problems encountered installing these systems, due to the team approach adopted by Duocom and Ottawa. Preparations of the room, which was a refit of existing space, allowed for a smooth installation. From the outset of the planning process, the EOC was seeking a solution that would allow it to facilitate improved coordination, decision-making, and allocation of resources during operations and emergencies.

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Since the completion of the installation, the EOC is now well-equipped to manage major international events and regional crises, as well as the influx of officials and first responders that converge at the center in such situations.

“EOC had a well-designed, high-performance system that was easy to learn and to use. The clarity, resolution, and reliability of the new system provide exceptional imaging to support mission-critical decision-making processes,” Taylor says.