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Alaska “The
Last American Frontier”
Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq Center, Anchorage Alaska
Afognak Native Corporation (ANC) is
a people proud of their 9,000 year uninterrupted
past, but looking firmly to the future through
management of our lands and investment portfolio.
ANC was organized in 1977 and is jointly owned in perpetuity by shareholders
who trace their descent from the Alutiiq settlements on Afognak Island
in the Kodiak Archipelago. Allotted a small cash settlement and 160,000
acres as a part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, ANC
has grown that seed into a diverse company with over 3,000 employees and
a $250 million worldwide enterprise with operations in construction, manufacturing,
technology, physical security, and IT.
Alutiiq,
LLC is
a wholly owned
subsidiary
of Afognak
Native Corporation
(ANC). ANC was organized pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act of 1971. Alutiiq, LLC (pronounced Ah-LOO-tick) is named after the Shareholders
of ANC, the Alutiiq people who have inhabited the Kodiak Archipelago for
over 7,500 years.
Alutiiq has created, and successfully operates several companies dedicated
to providing qualified assistance in the areas of facilities operations,
construction management, information technology, physical and electronic
security, logistic support services and youth training. Their experienced
personnel in conjunction with a select team of subcontractors are working
worldwide.
Native Corporations with Headquarters in Alaska have the requirements to
effectively communicate and share business information with locations throughout
the lower 48 states.
The new Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq Center in Anchorage recently
installed a world-class telephony system and several technologically advanced
conference rooms including a Museum dedicated to the History of the Alutiiq
people and Afognak Island.
The new 5 story building located on Arctic Blvd in Anchorage features a
Museum on the first floor with several display cases of historical Native
Alaskan tools, clothing and other artifacts as well as a large model of
the Afognak Island coastline. Located around the large model are touch
screens that guide visitors through an Audio Visual Heritage of the Alutiiq
people and Afognak Island. Beck Interiors of UK provided the major artifact
display areas.
VICOM, Virginia Integrated Communication of Virginia Beach, VA was commissioned
as the integrator for the Audio-Visual and IP Telephony technologies for
the project. Vicom has provided these solutions for several other Alutiiq
locations within the United States. For this project Vicom provided an
Avaya IP Telephony solution for the entire building along with the audio-visual
integration for six areas.
Koonce Pfeffer Bettis, Inc provided the building’s Architectural
design and RBA Engineering provided design assistance and conduit layout
required for all cabling.
The Museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and catch a glimpse
of the way of life on Afognak Island and a proud people.
The Museum features a large 65” x 116” Nippura Blue Ocean Rear
Screen with a Panasonic PT-D7700U 6,000 ANSI Lumen 3 Chip DLP Native 16:9
Projector as the Main interactive display.
The large display is provided using only 9 feet of space behind the screen.
This was accomplished with the use of a custom Da-Lite RPM Rear Projection
Module. Up to 4 images can be displayed simultaneously through an Extron
MGP-464 Quad Video Processor. A presentation is displayed in one of the
quadrants, a slide show from an Extron GSS100 Graphic Still Store in another,
and 2 DVD Movies using Pioneer professional DVD Players are shown in the
last two quadrants.
A Crestron STX-1700C wall mounted touch panel allows visitors to interact
with the giant display. Visitors can bring any quadrant full screen, and
then easily switch back to the multi-quadrant display. A hidden press-and-hold
button allows the customer to remove the panel from the wall and operate
wirelessly. It also provides access to additional controls such as audio
volume, DVD transport controls and High Definition Cable TV for special
events.
Two separate zones of system audio are provided through an Onkyo TX-SR55
commercial grade audio amplifier. Zone one audio is delivered through two
Speakercraft AIM series in-wall speakers and a Speakercraft powered in-wall
subwoofer. This provides the main audio for the large screen. For the second
zone a “Babbling Brook” sound is provided around a Kayak exhibit.
The Zone 2 sound is provided by a Mackenzie Minimac Repeater and two JBL
Control 24C speakers.
The 3rd, 4th & 5th Floors have smaller conference rooms that utilize
Smartboards and NEC WT-610 Short Throw Projectors. This eliminates the
bright light in the face, and cuts down the shadows on the screens.
System control is provided through an Extron MLC-104 Medialink Wall Mounted
Controller & MLS-304SA Switcher. This provides simple control of projector
functions (on & off, source switching & volume control) System
audio is provided through the Extron Medialink switcher and four JBL Control
26C speakers in each room. A Laptop interface is provided on the table
with an Extron HSA200 Pop-up in brushed aluminum.
One of the large conference rooms on the fourth floor is comprised of two
84-inch diagonal Nippura Blue Ocean rear screens. The 84-inch rear screens
are filled using only 40 inches of space behind each of them. This is accomplished
with two Panasonic PT-D3500U projectors with short throw lenses and two
Custom Da-lite Rear Projection Modules (RPM)
Videoconferencing is one of the main purposes of the 4th floor conference
room. A Polycom VSX8400 videoconferencing system with two Polycom Ceiling
Mic Arrays was selected for this critical function. Since Anchorage is
the corporate location for both companies it is critical that they maintain
high quality communication with the lower 48 states.
Additional video features are provided through utilization of a Standard
Computer and Smart Sympodium. Dual ClearOne ceiling document cameras and
VCR/DVD players are also selectable. Four Extron Cable Cubby 800 units
are provided for simple connectivity of laptops and other peripherals at
any location around the table.
Any input can display directly on either screen or be sent to the far end
during a videoconferencing session. System audio is provided using a Tascam
AV-452 Amplifier and half a dozen JBL Control Series ceiling speakers.
System Switching is performed using an Extron MVX 8x4 VGA Matrix Switcher.
All Composite and S-Video signals are scaled to XGA using an Extron DVS-304
Scaler.
Simple system control is provided through a Crestron Wireless TPMC-10 Touch
Panel and PRO2 Controller. The Crestron system also provides control for
audio conferencing, lighting and window shades in the room. All system
components are connected to the network for simplified management.
The system equipment rack is hidden in cabinetry located within the room.
Simple access to the rear of the equipment rack is provided by the use
of a Middle Atlantic SRSR Sliding
Rotating Rack.
As a finishing touch, custom leather place mats and coasters with the customer
logo pressure stamped were provided at each seat around the table.
The 5th Floor Conference Room was one of the major design areas for Koonce
Pfeffer Bettis Architects. This is the corporate conference room for the
Afognak Corporation. The AV system rack and rear screen access area hides
away on the left side
of the screen and virtually disappears with a pocket door. The pocket door
matches a wooden panel on the right side of the screen providing a clean
finished look when in the closed position.
The Large 84 inch Nipurra Blue Ocean Rear Screen is suspended off the wall
with stand-offs and is surrounded by white glass panels. A Panasonic PT-D3500U
projector with short throw lens provides a high quality picture on the
rear screen. A custom Da-Lite Rear Projection Module (RPM) was utilized
in the 40-inch deep area behind the screen.
Both presentations and videoconferencing will be the key purposes for this
room. The Polycom VSX8400 system was selected for videoconferencing. Both
ISDN and IP networks are available for video calls. Multipoint and content
options were included to allow the end user the capability to videoconference
with up to five other sites simultaneously.
Eight Audio-Technica ES945W button style table microphones were installed
in the table for audio & videoconferencing.
A Polycom EF2280 Vortex was used as the microphone mixer and echo cancellation
device. The Vortex also provides the phantom power required for the table
microphones.
Several video sources are available in both the local presentation and
videoconferencing modes. An Extron MGP-464 Quad Video Processor was installed
allowing the end user to display up to four images on the screen simultaneously.
Two ClearOne ceiling document cameras were provided enabling the ability
to share clear color objects from multiple locations around the table.A
DVD/VCR was installed for DVD & VHS content to be presented.
System switching is done with an Extron Crosspoint 128 HVA Matrix Switcher.
All composite and S-Video sources are scaled to XGA through an Extron DVS-304
Scaler.
A Smart Sympodium is provided for interactive computer presentations. A
77-inch Smartboard is also installed in the rear of the room and is configured
for non-projected mode. This allows end users to use the Smartboard as
a dry erase board and capture the notes on the computer. The Smartboard
is installed behind sliding white glass doors and is surrounded by white
glass panels mirroring the design of the front wall. Audio is provided
through a Tascam AV-452 Audio Amplifier and half a dozen JBL Control Series
ceiling speakers.
Simplified control of all components is key for installations of this magnitude.
The Crestron TPMC-10 Wireless Touch Screen and PRO2 controller were chosen
for this installation. Simple control is provided for all equipment during
local presentations and videoconferencing. Lighting and motorized shades
are also controlled from the touch panel.
To Left: Architect rendering of 5th Floor Conference Room courtesy of Koonce
Pfeffer Bettis, Inc. Vicom provided a complete IP Telephony solution using
the Avaya IP Office 412 system for the entire building.
Avaya Phone Manager Pro was installed on all of the customer computers
providing a simplified end-user telephone interface on the users PC. The
Avaya IP Office was also connected to all other Afognak-Alutiiq locations
throughout the United States via IP utilizing the customer’s Wide
Area Network (WAN). This enabled 4 digit dialing between locations eliminating
the need for multi-location long distance calls. This also provided a method
for simplified conference calls between locations.
Unified Communications / Integrated Messaging was also implemented for
all users. This enabled end-users to receive voice mail messages both on
the traditional telephone and also in email. Integrated Messaging converges
the voice mail and email into one familiar interface and allows simple
forwarding and control of messages.
The Avaya IP Office offers extensive management software allowing the IT
staff to effectively manage the corporate wide IP telephony solution.
Taking advantage of all Avaya has to offer, Afognak-Alutiiq implemented
Avaya Voice-Over-IP Soft Phones for their mobile workforce. This allows
remote workers to travel from one place to another without losing contact
with customers, co-workers and vendors. The Avaya IP Office also features
the extension to cellular feature allowing calls to be forwarded to mobile
phones.
Choosing the right telephony solution is critical. Afognak-Alutiiq chose
Avaya for the extensive feature set, expandability, reliability and ease
of use. Combined with the highly reliable customer communications network
the Avaya IP Office provided the high-level availability and reliability
they required.
A solution is only as good as the team that designs it. At
Vicom, we employ highly experienced professionals to ensure exceptional
results. Our expert team is comprised of designers, engineers, project
managers, field engineers and support personnel who work together on every
high-quality, economic solution we provide.
Vicom specializes in turn-key design, installation and maintenance of voice,
video & data technologies. We deliver service with every step of the
design-build process. Vicom offers dedicated engineering, warehousing and
integration areas, paired with the industry’s finest engineers, project
managers and technical support personnel to ensure that every project meets
your expectations with on-time, on-budget results.
Our staff is highly trained and certified on all product lines. The certification
process is in place to ensure you will always be offered the right solution
the first time - every time.
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Contact a Vicom representative
for a free consultation. |
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