TIS also designed and installed an integrated PA system providing messaging, including emergency evacuation messages covering multiple zones inside and outside the building including the car parks.
In line with the latest government requirements for equal access for the hard of hearing, the system includes an inductive loop to operate with hearing aids or special headphones. An electronic visualiser allows images to be shown clearly to both delegates and visitors on the large plasma displays.
The new PC-based congress system features the latest DCN Concentus table-top delegate units complete with microphones and built-in LCD displays for showing information, voting options and results. It includes three 50" and two 42" large screen plasma displays for displaying information and voting results to delegates and visitors.
According to Ian Laurie, manager of TIS specialist communications group, "Thurrock Council's system puts them in the forefront in using the latest technology to improve their proceedings and provide for the hard of hearing as well as the general public, as part of the trend towards more open government."
(Jim Evans)
