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Barco and TANDBERG announce user-friendly tele-collaboration solution for real-time data sharing

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

LAS VEGAS - Barco, a world leader in advanced digital projection, is pleased to announce its collaboration with TANDBERG, a leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition video conferencing and mobile video solutions. Both companies have resolved to integrate their technologies to make remote collaboration quicker, more efficient and productive through user-friendly, ultra-high resolution tele-collaboration solutions.

Barco launches world's first three-chip DLP WUXGA projector for professional presentations

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Barco, a world leader in advanced digital projection, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its portfolio of projectors: the NW-12. It features a native WUXGA resolution (1920x1200), offers users a greater pixel canvas, allows them to display more sources than ever in full resolution and is fully compatible with modern high-end laptops.

Barco releases world's first collaborative, ten megapixel single-projector display system

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Barco, a world leader in advanced digital projection, announces the launch of its XDC-3000, the world's first 10 megapixel, single-projector display system. Through its unique Windows desktop integration and user-friendly multi-windowing software, the XDC-3000 increases the efficiency of decision-making in high-end meeting rooms and boardrooms.

Barco China streamlines its projector distribution and service network and appoints 3 exclusive distributors

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Beijing, China, 19 March 2008 — Barco, a world wide leader in visualization and display solutions, announces the restructuring of its projector distribution network for mainland China. Barco projection products will be distributed and serviced exclusively by the following 3 distributors: Guangzhou Dehao Electronics Technology (DET), Shanghai Golden Bridge Information Technology (GB), and Beijing Founder Century Information Systems (FD).

Barco display system enhances decision-making at Google

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Dublin, Ireland - Barco, a leading global developer of advanced visualization, recently installed a large-scale, visual decision-making environment in the main auditorium at Google's Irish headquarters. The unique Barco display is equipped with advanced imaging and multi-windowing capabilities, and is used to magnify auditorium presentations and create an information-rich, engaging forum for collaborative discussions.

Barco's network-centric projection wins Archi-Tech Readers' Choice Award

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Barco, a global leader in digital visualization, is proud to announce that its ground-breaking iCon NH-12 projector has recently received the Archi-Tech Readers' Choice Award. This accolade confirms Barco's reputation as a constant innovator, with products that bring unique added value to customers.

Barco and JVC to announce cooperation on LCoS display technology

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Barco, a global innovator and industry leader in digital visualization, is pleased to announce its cooperation with professional electronics company JVC on the implementation of JVC's D-ILA technology. The offspring of this deal is Barco's recently launched LX-5 projector, which will be showcased at Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, end of January 2008.

Barco brings ancient China to life at British Museum

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

London, United Kingdom – Barco, a preferred partner in advanced digital visualization, is proud to announce that it is working with the British Museum on its hugely popular exhibition: 'The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army'. For this unique exhibition Barco has provided two five-channel projection systems that will display one of the greatest archeological discoveries of the twentieth century in vivid colors and full 1080 pixel High Definition.

Doğuş Otomotiv contracts Barco for a high-tech automotive brand experience

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Barco, a world leader in advanced projection technology, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Turkey's Doğuş Otomotiv to equip its OtoMotion visitor center with an impressive display wall and ten high-brightness projectors. Located in the Maslak area of Istanbul, Doğuş OtoMotion Istanbul will be fully centered on the automotive world, and will include Barco technology in its unique experience domes, theaters, guest facilities and conference rooms.

Barco teams up with audio/visual leader VEGA in Hong Kong

Wed, 02 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

SHANGHAI, 30 April 2007 — Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, announces that VEGA Technology Ltd. and Barco have entered into a strategic partnership to distribute and service Barco Corporate AV products in HK and Macau effective from 2007.

Barco illuminates the gospel at Peterborough Community Church

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Peterborough, England – Barco, a leading global provider of visual display systems for presentation, continued its tradition of excellence with a high-fidelity projection solution for the Peterborough Community Church. The solution is powered by SLM R12+ 3-chip DLP projectors and includes video mixing and advanced display control. The church opened in September 2006.

Barco's SXGA+ single-chip DLP projector offers dual-lamp for bright presentations

Thu, 26 May 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Offering advanced picture-in-picture, SXGA+ and networking functionality, the iD R600 visualization solution is the right fit for intensive use applications.

Barco reinforces leading position in network centric visualization at Infocomm 2005

Thu, 26 May 2005 13:00:00 GMT

At Infocomm 2005, Barco will be debuting the latest member of its family of 16:9 HDTV projectors, optimized for use in conference, class and boardrooms. By bundling a user-friendly, intuitive interface with high tech functionality, this networked, multi-window projector sets new standards for virtual collaboration.

Barco Canada projects British Columbia in 3D

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:00:00 GMT

The first satellite-generated map of British Columbia makes its debut

Victoria, B.C. Canada - The Royal BC Museum recently launched a never-before-seen perspective of this province. The new BC Map is part of the new Living Land, Living Sea gallery, the province's first permanent display on climate and climate change. This is the world's first three-dimensional map of British Columbia generated solely from satellite images.

Barco delivers new 3-chip DLP projectors for fixed installation market

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, April 18, 2005 – Barco announces two exciting 3-chip DLP projectors for the fixed installation market, the RLM R6+ and the SLM R9+, both with SXGA+ resolution.

Barco introduces smartest and brightest single-chip DLP projector

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, April 18, 2005 – Barco enters the 6000 lumen range, single chip DLP segment with the launch of its new, cost efficient iD R600 projector series, featuring a 1400 x 1050 high resolution canvas for the hotel, museum, corporate imaging, boardroom, conference and HOW markets. This new visualization solution is the right fit for intensive displaying applications. The advanced picture-in-picture functionality for displaying multiple sources, both video and data, ensures the flexibility to show multiple windows next to one another and to improve meeting efficiency.

Barco announces iQ Pro Network Kit in support of partner channel

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:00:00 GMT

Kennesaw, GA – Barco Presentation has developed an iQ Pro Network Kit to support the dealer channel, in response to customer feedback for a complete network solution that can be easily transported and demonstrated. This kit provides a comprehensive and professional solution for demonstrating the power of the iQ Pro series projectors in either a wireless or wired network environment.

Barco Appoints Director of Operations

Wed, 02 Feb 2005 16:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, Georgia – February 2, 2005 – Barco is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Godbee to the position of Director of Operations, reporting to Tom Burdette, Site Manager and Vice President - Barco Visual Solutions, LLC, effective immediately. Godbee replaces Vince Morelli, who has elected to retire after successfully leading the Atlanta operations for three years. Godbee is responsible for overseeing all service center functions of Barco Visual Solutions, including technical support, training, equipment installations, customer service, depot repair, and logistics.

Barco showcases extensive range of professional visualization solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2005.

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:20:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, January 26, 2005 – Barco further confirms its commitment to technological innovation by showcasing cutting-edge visualization solutions for use in the media, entertainment, retail, advertising, presentation, traffic, surveillance, telecom and broadcast markets. Barco's solutions will be demonstrated on stand N°1013 at the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe show, January 26-28, RAI Amsterdam, Hall 8.

Barco releases intelligent 1920x1080, 16:9 network centric projector.

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:00:00 GMT

The iCon H600 offers advanced picture-in-picture functionality for displaying multiple sources, AV and data, connected over a LAN network.

Kuurne, January 10, 2005 – Barco confirms its commitment to technological innovation by launching and showcasing its new iCon H600 network centric visualization solution, featuring a native 1920 x 1080 HDTV resolution and 16:9 wide aspect ratio. The projector integrates a powerful display server and can be easily connected to the user's network infrastructure, enabling instant collaborative meetings between remote meeting sites, real time interaction, file sharing and remote control and diagnostics. Four external sources can be processed, via mouse and keyboard, with complete and flexible picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality.
The iCon H600 is the most cost-efficient, reliable, and user-friendly solution for higher-education classroom environments, museums, corporate boardrooms, and videoconferencing rooms.

Barco appoints new business manager for Presentation group in North America

Wed, 08 Sep 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Kennesaw, GA, September 2004 – Barco Visual Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dirk Quartemont as Director of Sales and Market Business Manager for its Presentation group, which provides intelligent product solutions to the corporate, government, entertainment, higher-education and worship markets.

Barco's user-friendly and cost-efficient iCon wins industry approval and "Pick Hit" award at InfoComm 2004

Fri, 06 Aug 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – August 5, 2004 – Barco is pleased to announce that its new iCon H600, an innovative, network centric, HDTV visualization solution, was selected as a "Pick Hit" during InfoComm, held in Atlanta, GA, June 9 – 11, 2004. The revolutionary projector solution was one of only 15 new products granted a coveted "Pick Hit" award during the show by an elite team of editors, writers and readers for Sound & Video Contractor magazine.

Barco expands team for Presentation group

Fri, 06 Aug 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – August 05, 2004 – Barco Visual Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Carsten Baumann as Senior Sales Manager, Western Region, for its Presentation group, which provides intelligent product solutions to the corporate, government, entertainment, higher-education and worship markets. He is responsible for overseeing all sales and business development activities in the western part of the US for the Presentation group.

Barco wins numerous awards for product excellence during InfoComm 2004

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – June 22, 2004 – Barco is pleased to announce that several of its revolutionary product solutions were recognized during InfoComm 2004. The winning Barco products included the new iCon H600, a network centric, HDTV visualization solution, its popular SLM Series projectors, MiPIX, the cutting-edge and modular intelligent LED pixel block, and the ILite 6 XP, Barco's 6mm upgraded indoor LED display solution.

Barco introduces revolutionary high-definition, 16:9 projector at InfoComm 2004

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – Barco is pleased to announce the introduction of its new iCon H600 network centric visualization solution, featuring a native 1920 x 1080 HDTV resolution and 16:9 wide aspect ratio. The remarkable 6,000 ANSI lumen LCD projector is equipped with a powerful integrated display server and features advanced picture-in-picture (PIP) functionality. The iCon's progressive features create a visual canvas capable of displaying multiple sources on just one screen, making the projector an ideal solution for higher-education classroom environments, museums, corporate boardrooms, and videoconferencing rooms.

Case Western Reserve University selects Barco for the first ever Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Initiative

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – Barco is pleased to announce that Case Western Reserve University (Case), one of the nation's leading independent research universities, has selected Barco to provide state-of-the-art projection solutions as part of the university's innovative Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) initiative. Case has purchased over 25 of Barco's IQ Pro G300 projectors during the past 12 months, with plans to purchase more than 90 units total.

Barco chosen as a strategic technology partner for Case Western Reserve University

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:00:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA – Barco is pleased to announce it has joined Case Western Reserve University's (Case) Strategic Partnerships and Alliances (SPA) program. Developed by the university's Information Technology Services, the program unites Case with technology vendors and organizations to allow the university to acquire and share a variety of technological goods, services and information. The program will benefit the University, University affiliates, neighboring institutions and various entities, including businesses, hospitals, and government agencies located throughout the Cleveland area. There are currently 22 affiliates under the university's SPA program.

Barco Canada and Onset Capital Corporation introduce new financing program for Barco Canada dealers and customers

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Toronto, Canada – Barco Canada is pleased to announce a new financing program for Barco dealers and direct sales professionals in Canada, through Onset Capital Corporation. Onset will provide Barco Canada's customers with sales, credit and administration staff support in 10 major centers throughout Canada. The agreement is specifically designed to allow Barco dealers and direct sales customers leasing and credit options through Onset's variety of business financing options. The new Barco Canada Leasing Program will be implemented on February 11, 2004.

Magna Entertainment selects Barco for Santa Anita and Gulfstream Racetracks

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Logan, UT – Barco announced today that it has been awarded the contract to supply and install its revolutionary SLite LED display solution and DLP™ projection products at two of Magna Entertainment Corp.'s (MEC) famed horse racetracks: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA and Gulfstream Park in Miami, FL. MEC, with over 5,000 employees, is the largest owner and operator of thoroughbred and standardbred racetracks in North America, based on revenue. In addition, MEC owns and operates XpressBet™, a national Internet and telephone account wagering system, and HorseRacing TV™, a 24-hour horse racing television network.