Custom Tickers
Vertical LED Tickers - something unique
Posted on Mon, November 16, 2009
For clients looking to do something unique and architectural to fit in with their facility mounting a LED ticker vertically can provide a different look. A few example installation photos can be seen at the following links:
- Bank of America
- Wells Fargo
- Wacovia
One of the driving factors for installing a digital sign is to create “Wow Factor”. While Digital Signage and Video Walls can do a great job of creating this “Wow Factor” the LCD displays are much more rigid in design so they don’t allow for architects to curve them, bend them, or run them vertically up columns.
If you are looking to create a one of a kind atmosphere using sports scores, stock quotes, headline news, or just your own messages consider using a LED ticker display and finding a way to position it vertically.
Custom LED Ticker Installation at Arkansas Tech University
Posted on Wed, November 25, 2009
When students choose Arkansas Tech, they get the best of two worlds: big-time technology and education in a friendly, small-town setting. Because the university believes that exposing students to tomorrow’s technology is the only way to prepare them for the jobs they deserve, Tech has invested in world-class equipment and facilities.
To bring the latest in technology to the new trading lab opening next semester in the college of business the faculty enlisted the help of Rise Display to design a unique LED Ticker that starts in the hallway, goes through the glass wall, and wraps around the finance lab.
The focal point of the trading room is a large 2x2 LCD Video Wall showing the latest market updates and news information controlled by Display Wire.
Learning is a serious business, my hat goes off to Arkansas Tech for investing in the technology to create this one of a kind atmosphere for their students.
Curved LED Ticker at Ramapo College
Posted on Tue, December 1, 2009
At the April 2008 dedication ceremony for the new college of business building, Richard and Millicent Anisfield announced an additional gift of $3 million to the school that bears their name. This latest gift was used to fund the completion of the fifth floor of the new building, adding a number of new classrooms, faculty offices, and an exciting, new Global Financial Markets Trading Laboratory. With real-time access to financial data from around the world, students will expand their knowledge of the workings of global markets by managing virtual portfolios of stocks, bond, commodities and currencies.
As part of the Trading Lab Rise Display was proud to provide a unique 8 color LED ticker that wraps 2 walls and follows the curved design at the front of the classroom along with several LCD digital displays to help create the trading atmosphere.
Digital Signage in Education: Johnson & Wales Finance Lab
Posted on Wed, December 9, 2009
The Johnson and Wales University Providence campus was Founded in 1914, JWU’s first and largest campus hosts more than 10,000 students from all 50 states and more than 60 countries in the fast-paced urban center of historic Providence, RI.
Rise is proud to have taken part in the addition of a finance lab within the college of business to provide a focal point to their program. The system includes multiple LCD screens both inside the classroom and in the hallways to create awareness for the financial markets along with a long, custom full color LED Ticker display to create a unique atmosphere.
The display technology combined with industry-trained faculty, working in small classroom settings, brings a blend of traditional business education and real world experience.
LED Ticker Technology Tip: Technical Drawings
Posted on Thu, December 10, 2009
We are happy to release our new interactive LED ticker configurator for architects, designers, and customers looking to quickly and easily get technical specifications and details on LED Displays.
The tool lets you select your color option (Full Color or Tri Color), your length (from 6ft up to 250ft), and your height (16 or 24 pixels) and the configurator will provide you with detailed information such as the weight, dimensions, power requirements, and heat dissipation. The drawing will also who the location(s) and quantity of where power receptacles and network drops need to be placed.
For more information on our customizable LED ticker displays that can bend or curve to fit your environment check out the 10 minute video overview on our website.
Rise Display Installation: Custom LED Ticker For Casino
Posted on Mon, December 14, 2009
Western Technical Services Outfits Casino with a Custom Rise LED Ticker
The food and beverage manager at a west coast casino, knew exactly what he wanted for his new “Media Bar”, a sports bar, which would be the focal point at the end of a long casino floor expansion. When he contacted Western Technical Services regarding the installation of the casino’s new television and digital media for this new, sports themed-bar, Western Technical’s sales manager Sam Smith went to work researching LED ticker options. His task wasn’t easy. The “Media Bar” at the casino was built, and a very specific seven-inch high space was already dedicated for the new ticker. His customer’s timeline was tight, too. They wanted the LED ticker in place for the unveiling of the new floor expansion and bar.
“I went to each supplier and communicated the needs for the project,” Sam explained. “Ultimately, the reason why we chose Rise was that they had the largest selection and easiest availability. The timeline was very short, and they were able to meet our deadline quicker than anybody else.”
Rise Display worked closely with Sam and his installation crew to fulfill Western Technical’s customer’s needs. But that process didn’t come without its challenges. Originally, the plan called for a three-color LED ticker but was changed mid-build to a 38-foot, eight-color ticker display that wraps around the interior of the bar so that Western Technical could meet and exceed its client’s expectations.
“The eight-color ticker on the casino floor is absolutely amazing,” Sam said. “The colors, the logos, you can’t miss it! In order to go to eight-color, we had to get a taller ticker, and Rise turned that around quickly too. … I’m really happy with the decision we made to use Rise.”
Western Technical Services now has a new tool in its arsenal to what they already provide and can offer an interesting element above and beyond what they typically install for their customers.
Digital Signage from Rise Display Creates ‘Dynamic Ambiance’ at University of Oklahoma
Posted on Wed, January 6, 2010
The University of Oklahoma is known both for sports teams that consistently win national championships, and for its students’ high academic achievements. Indeed, the university’s Price College of Business ranks in U.S. News & World Report’s top 50 in undergraduate business schools and in the top 15 in undergraduate business specialties for international business. One way that OU maintains its standards of excellence is to offer the latest technology to its students—most recently, digital signage from Rise Display.
“We were searching around for the best vendor to help us get this [digital signage] up, and that’s where Rise came in,” says Robert Dauffenbach, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs.
The digital signage was to be installed in a new, approximately 1,500 square-foot trading room at the business school. The room seats 32 computer stations, where students study, research, and put presentations together, and Dauffenbach dedicated significant time and energy to determining the best and most appropriate vendor for the project. As part of his research, he learned which other business schools around the country were using digital displays, and even went to visit several campuses in person. The vendor these schools kept referencing was Rise Display.
The digital signage installation began during the summer of 2009 and ended just in time for the university’s fall semester to begin. Now the trading room boasts an impressive 36-foot long, eight-color LED Ticker, 2x2 video wall using ultra thin bezels, and two single 46-inch displays. Rise Display Systems remotely handles the content, including financial data streaming, for the monitors. On any given day, students will see stock information on Oklahoma public companies, as well as data on worldwide markets, displayed on the digital signage.
“The scrolling LED ticker display increases the dynamic ambiance of the room,” Dauffenbach says, “Rise was the only [vendor] I found that was able to get that for us.”
Because of the room’s new, professional atmosphere, it is perfect for certain Price College events. Recently, a breakfast meeting was held there for the Price College Board of Advisers, with a special guest in attendance: Jim Kramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money.” “We had the ticker display going and, of course, all the statistics from various markets around the world displayed,” says Dauffenbach. “It was a nice backdrop for the get-together with Kramer.”
LED Ticker Technology Tip: Outdoor Displays
Posted on Thu, January 7, 2010
Our expertise is primarily with indoor technology but from time to time we get inquiries for outdoor ticker displays. The term “ticker” is generically thrown around sometimes so when looking for an outdoor display it is very important define what you are looking for.
While there are many types of outdoor displays from billboards to video displays, people referring to “tickers” usually have 1 of 3 types of displays in mind:
Message Center - Most outdoor displays you see are what I would refer to as message centers. A message center is a matrix display which means you can stop the text, scroll up, scroll down, and in general present your message as an animation in a page by page format. Examples of some outdoor message centers.
Ticker Display - A ticker is a continuously scrolling display that steadily scrolls from right to left and you can’t stop the data. This technology is idea if you are looking to put up a news zipper, sports ticker, or show stock quotes and you are looking to use the display to create the atmosphere. A good example of this is the enclosed photo of the outdoor ticker we installed for Fidelity in New York.
Ribbon Display - The hybrid of the two is what I would call a “ribbon display”. This is the technology commonly see wrapping around the inside of a sports arena or stadium. These displays tend to be more complex and expensive but they do bring you the best of both worlds. Examples of some ribbon displays.
If you are looking to put an outdoor display start by making sure you can legally put one up based on local zoning ordinances and then determine what type of information you want to display. If you are looking to put in a true LED ticker to show stock quotes, news, or sports scores please let us know if we can be of any help.
Using Unique Tickers to Create a Game Day Experience
Posted on Wed, March 17, 2010
University sports programs invest heavily to ensure their fans have an exceptional game day experience. Today’s stadiums and arenas utilize the latest technology on the field and in the concourses.
On the field you will find state-of-the-art scoreboards, video replay boards, and ribbon displays to keep fans up-to-date with stats, scores, and video replay. Throughout the concourse you find digital signage utilized for digital menu boards, replaying the game, promoting business partners, and recognizing donors and hall of fame members. All of these applications ensure that fans are wowed and continue returning event after event.
Another area we are starting to see the use of electronic displays is in the founders clubs, alumni areas, and executive suites. As these facilities remodel they recognize the need to create these high end areas to entertain their top alumni, donors, and business partners. While these areas have premium views of the playing area there is also a need to create a unique atmosphere. Along with using interactive digital signage many teams are turning to full color scrolling LED tickers that they can integrate into their design by wrapping them around bars, embedding them in curved surfaces and streaming them up pillars to create a one of a kind visual experience. A great example of this is the custom ticker installed by the University of Tennessee during the renovations of historic Neyland Stadium (see the enclosed photo).
Mississippi State University Adds Custom LED Ticker
Posted on Thu, March 18, 2010
Great photo of a custom LED ticker at Mississippi State University. The ticker starts down one wall, takes a 90 degree corner then the signal jumps over a 10 to 15 foot space that is highlights the name of the key donor then connects up with the another section that wraps another 90 degree corner and back towards the main entrance.
Great use of technology to create a business atmosphere for students and guests as they enter the building.
JW Marriott Sports Bar Experience
Posted on Fri, March 19, 2010
The new JW Marriott in San Antonio has a state-of-the-art sports bar with a unique curved viewing wall showing the latest sporting events and games. Below the viewing wall we installed a serpentine, full color LED Logo Ticker to show off the schedules and scores for current sporting events.
We hope to get better photos of the ticker to share in a later posting, but photos don’t do this area justice. If you are in the area we encourage you to stop by for a drink to marvel at the technology.
Digital Directory
Posted on Fri, March 26, 2010
Great example of using digital signage for a directory / way-finding within a university.
In addition to the LCD screen a LED ticker across the top acts as a barber shop pole for the School of Business & Economics to keep students abreast of the latest market activity.
Installation Photo: Dowling College
Posted on Thu, April 15, 2010
Installation photo of the two new full color LED ticker displays at Dowling College in New York. In addition to the tickers there are also 46” LCD displays inside the room running financial content as well as an interactive display highlighting the programs and donors surrounding the new finance lab.
Interactive Trading Wall at AACSB
Posted on Sun, April 18, 2010
Introductory look at our new interactive teaching wall for business school trading labs. If you are attending AACSB in Anaheim this week please stop by booth #126, take a look and give us your feedback.
If you are unable to attend and want to get a 75 second video overview on You Tube.
Case Study: Bentley University
Posted on Thu, April 22, 2010
Customer Overview
Bentley University is one of the nation’s leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader and one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. As one of the first business schools in the country to establish a trading room for its students, Bentley University has quite a reputation to maintain. That means (among other things) making sure that the 4,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students have fast and reliable access to the information they need to manage their financial portfolios.
The University prides itself on preparing its students “for the new realities of doing business in an information-driven, technology-rich global marketplace” and advertises “firsthand experience with the same high-tech tools that companies use every day.”
Project Summary
Among those high-tech tools are the electronic tickers, video walls and interactive LCD displays that real-world traders depend upon for real-time financial data. According to Richard Gibble, manager of the University’s Hughey Center for Financial Services, turning to digital signage to get that data is a natural choice. “We needed large amounts of varied financial data in real-time, and our previous solution relied on out-of-date LED wallboard technology.” Mr. Gibble is responsible for integrating the trading room into Bentley University’s finance curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also develops and delivers content for the University’s nationally renowned ‘Wall Street 101’ program.
“The Hughey Center for Financial Services is a cornerstone of the Bentley University educational experience,” he explained, “and it is imperative that the Center be fully functional at all times. We can’t risk having inaccurate data— or no data at all — on our display boards. ”
Before the start of the fall 2008 semester the University decided to update their more than 10-year old LED wallboard technology with new state-of-the-art LCD video walls. Each video wall consists of eight 46” LCD displays in a 4×2 configuration and is powered by a computer utilizing two Matrox 4 output video cards to run each display at its native resolution while allowing content to stream from screen to screen.
In addition to upgrading to the video walls, the outdated single-color LED tickers were upgraded to tri-color tickers. The graphic interface ability allows logos to be shown with the stock symbols.
During the spring 2010 semester, the University added two interactive LCD screens for their Corporate Immersion program to recognize their valuable donors and business partners.
The Final Result
“The new LCD video walls get the attention of everyone who passes by the trading room,” said Mr. Gibble. “They display real-time information to our students in a manner that allows them to synthesize news and the effects of the news on various securities and markets, as the events unfold.”
Mr. Gibble says the University is happy with the final result. “We needed a fresh look and more dynamic control of the information presented on our displays. Feedback related to the displays has been very good.”
U of Texas Austin upgrades LED Ticker Display
Posted on Thu, April 29, 2010
Customer Overview
The University of Texas at Austin, the largest institution of The University of Texas System, is a major research university home to more than 50,000 students, 2,900 faculty and 21,000 staff members.
Derek Fisher, assistant director of the EDS Financial Trading and Technology Center at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, knows all about innovation.
“The Trading Center was the first of its kind in the country,” Mr. Fisher says. “It has been a model for other institutions. We do tours all the time for other schools that have since implemented similar programs.”
The Center is divided between a fund room and classroom/lab. The fund room is used exclusively by the MBA students who are selected each year as fund managers. These students manage a mulit-million dollar privately held fund, seeded with investments from UT alumni and others.
The classroom/lab seats approximately 40 people and is a fully equipped media room. The space features all high-definition displays, video conferencing for distance learning, 40 computer stations equipped with finance applications, and four Bloomberg stations. The room offers a state-of-the-art space primarily for undergraduate finance classes. When class is not in session, the room operates as a lab for finance students utilize the Center’s resources for research assignments.
Naturally, the Center also utilizes digital signage. A ticker is strategically placed outside the fund room, where it serves as a focal point in the business school, and an LED wallboard is used in the classroom/lab.
Project Summary
In January 2010, University of Texas staff approached Rise Display about upgrading their software packages for both the ticker and LED wallboard.
“It came down to an expense issue,” says Mr. Fisher. “We found out about Rise, who offered both the data and the software at a much more economical price.”
According to Fisher, the software also had additional functions that made it very enticing for UT to make the change. Among those was the ability to incorporate news headlines into the ticker, to display corporate logos on the ticker, and include rotating information on the LED wallboard.
The Final Result
Fisher says he is satisfied with the software functionality. “I can display one set of information on the board for 20 to 30 seconds and then it will rotate and display another set of financial information for another 20 to 30 seconds,” explains Fisher. “I think the display draws people’s attention because it’s not just static information. It’s always changing. A lot of our professors really like teaching in there because . . . they will refer to the information up on the board. With our previous software, I was limited to what I could fit on the screen at one time.”
Of the software’s usability, Fisher says, “The software has certainly been easy for me to maintain. It pretty much runs itself.” He adds, “I’ve been very pleased so far with Rise’s customer service. They’ve been very responsive. They’ve also been proactive in contacting me to make sure we’re satisfied and that things are operating smoothly. It’s been a very positive experience.”
U of Toronto Mississauga’s Financial Learning Centre Offers Cutting Edge Displays
Posted on Tue, May 4, 2010
Customer Overview
Established in 1967, the University of Toronto Mississauga provides undergraduate and graduate studies and is the second largest division of the University of Toronto, Canada’s largest university. The university is set upon a park-like campus on the Credit River, approximately 33 kilometers west of Downtown Toronto.
The Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre, UTM’s library, is a central place for the students to meet and study. Tucked inside this library is the Li Koon Chun Finance Learning Centre, a new, state-of-the-art facility. Programming is provided on a variety of topics related to the stock markets and financial literacy for students, faculty, and staff of UTM. The Centre offers 32 computer stations and four Bloomberg terminals for student use and training purposes. In addition, the Centre is used as a unique classroom for students in the department of management.
Project Summary
“There are a couple of finance courses and an international business course held in the Centre,” explains Michael Meth, the Centre’s director. “The management program is one of our biggest supporters, but because of our location in the library, we reach a lot of people on our campus.”
Because of this reach, it was important to the University that the Centre offered cutting-edge communication solutions. That’s where Rise Display comes in.
“The service level, the pricing, and the fact that our needs were met were the factors in choosing Rise,” says Mr. Meth. “We were told that we were Canada’s first eight-color stock ticker. That was a neat thing that Rise got to innovate with us.”
The Rise Solution
The University of Toronto Mississauga had already selected an AV integration partner to provide the Sharp LCD screens for the room, and asked Rise to help define the rest of the digital signage solution along with the ticker. Rise worked closely with IT to build a media player that would support running a 2×1 video wall plus a separate single LCD screen from a server room nearly 1000 feet away. After the media player, video distribution system and LED ticker hardware components were defined, the creative staff went to work designing the content to give a broad overview of the markets worldwide.
The Final Result
The LED ticker, and all three LCDs, were installed and running for the Fall 2008 ribbon-cutting to greet the room’s donor and the media. A wall of windows lets library patrons see the technology from all angles. “The digital signage lets us push through market news, North American Exchange stock quotes and index data, and a live video feed from the Business News Network,” Mr. Meth says.
Mr. Meth has also found an effective way of utilizing the ticker at night, when the stock market is closed but the library is still open.
“We keep the closing prices running, but we also start running sports scores,” he says.
“I think people are pretty impressed by the digital signage,” says Mr. Meth. “People will often stand by the window and watch what’s going on the ticker and displays. Overall, they’ve been very favorably received.”
Outdoor LED Stock Ticker Provides Maximum Visual Impact
Posted on Wed, May 12, 2010
Customer Overview
The numbers are certainly impressive. 2,800 locations in 49 states. 10,300 registered representatives. $655.6 billion in retail client assets. $4.2 billion in annual revenue. In fact, Wachovia Securities is the third- largest broker-dealer in the United States. The firm’s representatives provide a range of advisory, brokerage, asset management and other services to help their customers achieve their long-term financial goals.
Project Summary
To be successful, Wachovia traders and advisors require up-to-the-minute financial data to inform their trades and recommendations. In two offices in New York and North Carolina, Wachovia decided to obtain and display this information on their trading floors using electronic display solutions from Rise Display.
In New York, their goal was to create an atmosphere that’s energetic for their traders and impressive for visiting clients. “We wanted to have live markets on display,” explained a representative of Wachovia IT in New York City. “We needed the ability to send live data across a ticker board, and to add markets as we desired.”
The Rise Solution
Though Wachovia had previously purchased display boards from another vendor, they were frustrated that the software needed to control them was not supported by the same supplier. As a result, their first boards were always displaying “stale data,” as Wachovia IT put it. “When we investigated Rise Display as an alternative provider, we were very happy to hear that they not only provided the hardware, but also owned the software that drives it. It really helps to have only one vendor to go to for both the display board and the software when there are issues.”
Impressed with the company’s “Complete Display Solutions,” Wachovia installed Rise’s tickers on three floors of their brand new trading center in New York City. Each floor has a specially designed ticker that starts with a 25-foot section on one side of a wide walkway, and then continues with another 25-foot section on the other side of the large gap. Each 50-foot ticker runs as one complete unit, constantly displaying live Reuters market data and news along with other customized messages.
When the Charlotte office was being planned, Wachovia stayed with Rise Display for its signage needs. Its outdoor ticker wraps around the entrance of its new building, incorporating three custom-designed curves to provide maximum visual impact from every angle of the building from the busy Charlotte street. The 20-foot-tall indoor tickers provide at-a-glance information for visitors, customers and financial advisors inside the office.
The Final Result
Wachovia IT says they are very happy that they switched. “We received a better price, a better contract, and better software from Rise. And everyone is very pleased with the new boards — we’ve received nothing but good comments. They really enhance the look of our trading floor.” As for their experiences with the Rise team, “Both the install team and the sales team were very professional and knowledgeable. It was a very pleasant experience all around.”
Speaking specifically about the new office in Charlotte, Ken Thompson, Wachovia chairman and executive officer, is thrilled. “It reminds me a little bit of Times Square in New York, but only better,” said Mr. Thompson.
To see press coverage by Shawn Flynn of News 14 Carolina watch “Ticker tape adorns Wachovia building”
State-of-the-art digital displays greet visitors to Robert A Dempster Hall
Posted on Thu, May 20, 2010
Customer Overview
Located just minutes from the Mississippi River, Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive university, with more than 10,800 students and 200 different areas of study. Southeast has some of the newest and most up- to-date facilities in the Midwest. Among them is Robert A. Dempster Hall, home of the Donald L. Harrison College of Business, featuring state-of-the-art computer labs, seminar rooms, two fully mediated business policy classrooms and a 400-seat auditorium.
Project Summary
In 2005, the Harrison College of Business decided to improve its communication methods and increase its profile within the building. Rise Display representatives met with Dean McDougall and toured the school with him to gain a better understanding of the school’s layout and goals.
“I was looking for something that would enhance communication in the Harrison College of Business, present a very professional image and make a statement about the high qualities of the college and its undergraduate and graduate programs,” said Dean Gerald S. McDougall. “I also wanted something that was consistent with the state-of- the-art Robert A. Dempster Hall.”
To meet these goals, two state-of-the-art digital displays now greet visitors near the front entrance of the Robert A. Dempster Hall. An LED ticker showing stock quotes is mounted directly above the main elevator banks just inside the front entrance of the building, and an LCD screen displaying news and announcements is built into the wall just a little distance away from the entrance, in another high traffic area.
“Installing this type of equipment not only helps us communicate with our students and the public, but it also makes a statement and brands the college,” Dean McDougall explains.
Five years later Dean McDougall says that the LCD and ticker continue to “get very positive reactions and comments from visitors.” However, it was time for an upgrade: a switch to Rise’s web controller for the LED ticker. The web controller allows staff to easily upload information from any computer with Internet access. This means that Dean McDougall’s two administrative assistants, who manage the content, no longer need to be on-site to perform the task — a crucial benefit.
There are the stock quotes — including the holdings in the $600,000 student-managed investment portfolio — as well as the special messages that advise students of event dates, greet guests and thank donors. Part of the appeal of displaying this information is the immediacy, which makes the ability to upload via the web invaluable.
“It’s just a very effective way of saying you are coming into a very high quality business program when you come into Dempster Hall,” Dean McDougall says.
The Final Result
Overall, Dean McDougall stated, “we are very pleased with the Rise solution. Rise was particularly attractive because of the comprehensive nature of their solution to our communications question. They also were very professional in initial discussions. I believe that these displays will improve our communications and enhance our public relations.”
He also looks to the future and sees new potential for electronic display communication. “I understand that the technology is changing on what seems to be a daily basis, and that Rise is committed to improving the services available through its solutions. I look forward to the advances and to benefiting from them.”
LED Ticker and LCD Display Become Part of Student Experience
Posted on Thu, May 27, 2010
Customer Overview
Located only 14 miles from Midtown Manhattan, Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business is the perfect place for students working toward careers in finance and investment. The Stillman School was recently ranked #56 in BusinessWeek’s annual list of the best undergraduate business programs in the nation, and was New Jersey’s highest-ranked school on the list. The Stillman School was also recently reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which has commended the School on its unique assessment process for undergraduate students.
Project Summary
Until 2003, the Stillman School had no dedicated trading center and lab. Elven Riley, a professor at Stillman, designed and built the securities trading and analysis center to “attract undergraduates to the program and give them more exposure to what it meant to practice as well as learn about finance,” says Professor Riley. He adds, “The lab has softened the gap between the corporate securities executives who visit as guest speakers and higher education researchers or educators. That’s all for the betterment of the students.”
Designed to emulate trading rooms found on Wall Street, the Center holds twelve four-foot trading stations — each powered with Telemet financial investment software — and two dual-headed Bloomberg stations. In keeping with this design goal, it was also important to incorporate digital displays into the lab. “We wanted a classic look,he pizzazz of what a trading room actually looks like,” says Professor Riley. “We also needed to include all the distractions, both visual and audio, that a real trading room would subject you to.”
The Rise Solution
The Rise Display team set up a framework enabling students to modify mixed media content on both an LCD and a streaming multi-color ticker.
“Rise Display offered a solution set that was flexible and maintainable,” says Professor Riley.
“Maintainable is very key to us, as [digital displays] in trading rooms get a lot of wear and tear; ours certainly do with the students, and the ability to maintain and keep them running over years is something that we were very careful to evaluate.”
Final Result
Rise Display maintains a feed for mixed media on the lab’s LCD. At any given time, the display features one of several news channels, business school upcoming events, treasury yields, equity volatility, and more. Meanwhile, the streaming ticker keeps students informed and educated with real-time market prices. “Now we have meetings, events and Wall Street guest speakers in the lab. It has become part of the students’ experience.”
