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Panasonic Plasma Technology Enhances The Vatican Museum Security

Monday, January 31, 2011

Osaka - (PanOrient News) Ten Professional Plasma Displays, including 50 inch and 65 inch models, have been installed for digital signage at the Vatican Museum and thirty-two for the surveillance and control room, Panasonic announced today.

A press release by the Osaka-based company said that a celebration was held on Friday for the latest installation of forty-two new plasma displays which reinforce the existing Panasonic technology already in place.

Ten displays have been installed at the foyer of the new entrance and will be used to inform and drive the millions of tourists that visit the Vatican Museum.

Panasonic’s life-sized 103 inch display has been installed and with it’s wide-viewing angle the screen ensures displayed information is clear and visible, and this means that "Panasonic technology inside the Vatican continues to have an important security role," according to the release.

Thirty-two professional 42 inch displays have been installed in a video wall configuration in the control room. The displays were chosen for their picture quality and color reproduction which allows the security operators to study high-quality video in real time.

Panasonic and the Vatican Museum Directors have confirmed that their cooperation will continue in the future including plans to install another 103 inch, this time with 3D technology into the congress room. On occasion of particular events, the screen will enable guests to appreciate the 3D images which bring a higher level of realism to the experience.

Panasonic and the Vatican City have been working together for the last ten years. In 1999 Panasonic installed the video surveillance system, still controlling the square, the basilica the Vatican museum and all the State areas today. The cooperation advanced with the first installment of professional plasma displays, which are used exclusively to transmit public information and videos to visitors.

During 2007 Panasonic installed four giant screens in St Peter’s Square to broadcast a programme of religious celebrations to a million people. “We are proud of this cooperation with The Vatican”, said Mr. Laurent Abadie, President and CEO of Panasonic Europe. “To have our professional plasma technology installed inside the Vatican Museum to support the viewing of precious pieces on display and to drive visitors inside the course of museums.”

Mr. Claudio Lamperti Managing Director of Panasonic Italia underlines the theme of security: “Our main hope”, said “is to continue our relationship during the coming years, to support the job of the surveillance and security teams at The Vatican with our best technology”.

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.42 trillion yen (US$79.4 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2010. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE: PC) stock exchanges.

Panasonic Audio Visual Company System Europe (PAVCSE) is a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. PAVCSE is a leader in professional AV equipment covering Broadcast, Projection and Display technology.

The broadcast unit is a leader in the development of video formats and core products for broadcast and professional AV, including camera-recorders, video recorders, monitors and mixers. Panasonic’s P2 systems provide the reliability of solid-state production with immediate connectivity to existing IT infrastructures, allowing for completely tapeless workflows.

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