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Follow on Google News | Christie Fosters Collaboration and Innovation at Communitech HubChristie announces its participation in The Hub in Kitchener, Ontario
By: Mario Almonte Featured prominently in the partner space is a four-sided, 3D “immersive environment,” Deemed the new digital canvas, Christie’s award-winning modular display tiles, Christie® MicroTiles™, add a dynamic and creative backdrop to the lobby, lighting up the main reception desk and seating area. The digital display technology recently earned the Janus de l’Industrie Award from the French Institute of Design (Institut Francais du Design) – France’s coveted design label for outstanding creative products in the field of industrial design. “The Communitech Hub is where ideas will incubate. Canada’s future is with start-up companies that drive innovation forward and we are proud to provide our support,” said Gerry Remers, president and COO, Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. “We want these start-ups to embrace our technologies to explore new concepts and advance their ideas. There is no doubt collaboration and mentoring will germinate new initiatives in digital media, ensuring the long-term economic success of Waterloo Region.” “Waterloo Region is home to more than 700 high-tech companies and is world-renowned for its technological innovations and collaborative efforts,” said Bob Rushby, chief technology officer at Christie and co-inventor of Christie MicroTiles. “The Hub is a place for the meeting of the minds. When great minds converge, great things happen and we look forward to seeing new innovations emerge.” The Hub is located in The Tannery – a 150-year-old building where stone and steel girders from the city’s industrial past greet Christie’s integration and advanced digital design expertise. More than 500 people are expected to work in The Tannery, generating an enormous economic spin-off for the city’s downtown core and creating technology jobs for Ontario. The Hub celebrates its grand opening October 7 with local, provincial and federal dignitaries attending the event. For live streaming of the event, click on http://www.communitech.ca/ About Christie® Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com. -30- For more information contact: Dorina Belu, Christie (519) 749-3323 dorina.belu@ Allison Illsley, Christie (519) 749-3127 mailto:allison.illsley@ John Berkovich, Christie (519) 741-3829 john.berkovich@ Christie® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. End
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