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X2O Focuses on Digital Workplace Solutions at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2015

Barco's X20 to be featured at Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2015 in Orlando

X2O Focuses on Digital Workplace Solutions at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2015

ORLANDO — X2O Media, a Barco company, announced that it will feature its X2O platform for enterprise visual communications at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2015, Oct. 4-8 in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will get a first-hand look at the platform’s innovative applications built to support today’s digital workforce, including the new X2O.Join Connected Desktop application. In addition, X2O will present a session titled “Powering the Digital Workplace.”

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Wenger Corporation Launches New Websites

OWATONNA, Minn. – Wenger Corporation recently launched new websites for its three core markets – music education, performing arts and athletics – so customers can find information more easily and to fully present Wenger’s diverse capabilities. These dynamic websites are accessible from the portal website and feature mobile-friendly design.

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Pan American Games Ceremony in Toronto Lit with Vari-Lite VL4000 Spots

Pan American Games Ceremony in Toronto Lit with Vari-Lite VL4000 Spots

TORONTO- As the one of the world’s largest international multi-sport competitions, the 2015 Pan American Games hosted close to 7,000 athletes from across North America, Latin America, South America and the Caribbean. To inaugurate the opening of the games in Toronto, event organizers enlisted the assistance of 45 DEGREES who brought on Martin Labrecque to oversee the lighting design. Working with Solotech, Labrecque would be challenged to create a hybrid design between theatrical and rock-n-roll and he did so using 60 VL4000 Spot luminaires from Philips Vari-Lite.

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In Memoriam - Kevin 'Kev McFalcon' McCloy

In Memoriam: Kevin McCloy, 53

CUSTER, WA — Kevin “Kev McFalcon” McCloy, 53, died June 19, 2015 after a battle with bladder cancer. He served as an ETCP-certified touring rigger for Sarah McLachlan, Lilith Fair, Barenaked Ladies and the Tragically Hip, among others, and served as lead rigger for the opening ceremonies at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

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Bandit Lites lit the 3rd annual Music City Food and Wine Festival in Nashville.

Bandit Lights Music City Food and Wine Festival in Nashville

NASHVILLE – More than 2,500 people attended Nashville’s third annual Music City Food + Wine Festival. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the festival, which took place Sept. 19 and 20. Following a survey of the site, Bandit Vice President Mike Golden and Project Manager Shawn Lear recommended a circle truss as an architectural focal point, using lights to create the appearance of festoons. Clay Paky Sharpys lit the tops of the tents around the grounds, while GRNLite Pars and VL 3500 Washes provided general color wash of the audience.

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