Integrating Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center for Detroit Community

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Learn how the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center uses digital signage in their sports facilities to connect with the Detroit community.

Summary

Seeking to encourage a community-oriented space as part of the City of Detroit’s revitalization efforts, the Detroit Pistons moved their training facility and headquarters to downtown Detroit. The 185,000-square-foot, four-story facility is the largest of its kind in the NBA and houses indoor and outdoor spaces for public and private events.

Challenge

To provide critical technology solutions that optimized the 185,000-square-foot-space within an aggressive timeline and strict budget constraints.

Solution

New Era Technology served as a trusted adviser by providing value engineering and collaborating with key players to ensure state-of-the-art systems that fit within budget constraints and a limited timeline. The solutions provided by New Era Technology help build bridges between people and technology, further aligning Detroit’s mission in bringing the Detroit Community together.

  • Digital Signage in sports facility for both entertainment TV and in-house content
  • Audiovisual Solutions throughout the sports facility
  • Control-room systems and room schedulers
  • Low-voltage cabling
  • Telephone conferencing
  • Theatrical lighting, broadcast cameras, and speakers for the broadcasting studio

Process

New Era Technology worked very closely with the developer and the AV Design Consultant for this project to ensure the comprehensive plan was understood and captured. Over the course of fifteen months, New Era’s contributions helped bring-to-life the community-driven space the City of Detroit desired.

“Working with New Era Technology was a great partnership. Having the right people in your corner, taking care of all our needs, made for a great experience in working together.” — Paul Rapier, Director of IT, Detroit Pistons

Outcome Using Digital Signage and Collaboration

Heavily-driven by revitalization efforts, the Henry Ford Detroit Performance Center project served to provide a space that serves the Detroit Community. The solutions provided by New Era Technology help build bridges between people and technology, further aligning Detroit’s mission in bringing the Detroit Community together.

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