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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT, AT ST PETERSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

Innovative AMX technology delivers centralized AV management for the conference hall and classrooms across this connected campus

A structured teaching and research unit of the St. Petersburg State University, the Graduate School of Management (GSOM SPbU) is a dynamic, internationally accredited business school, specialising in the fields of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary communications.

Located on the university’s new Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus, the GSOM SPbU offers a full spectrum of management degree programmes in what is a unique environment; one that combines classic architecture with modern innovation, and which has now been systematically enhanced throughout with state-of-theart HARMAN technology

systems integrator BCC and this HARMAN Professional solution, the GSOM SPbU is now equipped to meet the expectations of educators and entrepreneurs alike, and the integration of cutting-edge IT technologies into academic and administrative management has become one of its most compelling competitive advantages.

Housed in the former stables, the main academic building comprises of a 450 seat conference hall together with more than 270 rooms of varying sizes and configurations, including classrooms and computer rooms, as well as a range of smaller collaboration spaces.

Common to all areas is the high technical specification, at the heart of which sits innovative AMX technology.

Enova DGX digital media switchers function as the centerpiece of this complete, integrated solution; seamlessly distributing analogue and digital audio and video, control and Ethernet while effectively resolving copy protection issues and allowing connected devices to be centrally managed, monitored and maintained over the IT infrastructure. This innovative system provides the New Campus of St. Petersburg University with the most reliable, end-to-end analogue plus digital audio and video distribution and control

Located in the former summer residence of Grand Duke Mikhail Romanov and his family, the GSOM SPbU new facility is the result of an ambitious project which has seen the palace’s existing 18th century buildings renovated and adapted to meet the needs of this leading, 21st century establishment. Incorporating a range of high specification educational, administrative, residential and recreational buildings, this impressive new facility reaffirms the GSOM’s place at the forefront of international business education; boasting a technological infrastructure that befits a business school of international acclaim. Yes, thanks to leading A U T O M AT E

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This innovative system solves the complexity of integrating the vast array of operating platforms with reliable consistent user-friendly and unified technology. solution; delivering centralised AV management for the conference hall and classrooms across this connected campus. AMX exclusive InstaGate Pro and SmartScale technology combine to ensure students benefit from the highest quality AV experience, no matter where they are in this multi-screen, multi-resolution installation; overcoming HDCP limitations and perfectly scaling video for each connected display. Wired and wireless Modero touch panels in each space provide fingertip control of what is a full complement of audio-visual and multi-media equipment; giving tutors well understood, consistent control, no matter what room they are in or what equipment they are using. Each operating as a single management interface, these intuitive panels allow educators to easily access and use the integrated systems; giving them the ability to operate in-room devices such as the dual projection system, as well as a variety of other components including lighting and blinds, all at the touch of a button. AMX NI series controllers provide additional processing power for these technology-rich areas while Crown amplifiers and JBL AE acoustic systems meet the GSOM SPbU audio needs with ease and simplicity

AMX Enova DGX technology sit at the heart of this integrated solution

This integrated control and automation solution also serves to maximise the New Campus of St. Petersburg University’s operational efficiency by enhancing full facility management.

Innovative AMX Resource Management Suite (RMS) technology allows IT staff to centrally monitor, maintain and manage classrooms, lecture theatres and their associated electronic devices, across the entire campus. Real-time monitoring and problem notifications allow resources and equipment to be maintained proactively, with automatic and routine checks being made to the system’s status.

And, using its full reporting capabilities, the business school of St. Petersburg University can access instant, web-based analysis on a range of subjects; giving an unrivalled understanding of equipment, resource and energy usage.

Students benefit from the highest quality AV experience

Providing a technological backbone to enhance and support the educational infrastructure; this innovative HARMAN-centric system has enabled St. Petersburg University’s Graduate School of Management to harness the power of its installed systems; solving the complexity of integrating the vast array of operating platforms with reliable, consistent, user-friendly and unified technology.

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JBL acoustic systems meet audio needs with ease and simplicity

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This HARMAN-centric solution provides a technological backbone to enhance and support the GSOM’s educational infrastructure

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A structured teaching and research unit of the St. Petersburg State University, the Graduate School of Management (GSOM SPbU) is a dynamic, internationally accredited business school, specialising in the fields of cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary communications. Located on the university’s new Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus, the GSOM offers a full spectrum of management degree programmes in what is a unique environment; one that combines classic architecture with modern innovation, and which has now been systematically enhanced throughout with state-of-the-art HARMAN technology.

Incorporating a range of high specification educational, administrative, residential and recreational buildings, this impressive new facility reaffirms the GSOM SPbU place at the forefront of international business education; boasting a technological infrastructure that befits a business school of international acclaim. Yes, thanks to leading systems integrator BCC and this HARMAN Professional solution, the New Campus of St. Petersburg University is now equipped to meet the expectations of educators and entrepreneurs alike, and the integration of cutting-edge IT technologies into academic and administrative management has become one of its most compelling competitive advantages.

LOCATION St Petersburg, Russia

Thanks to HARMAN, St. Petersburg University have a reliable modern and costeffective solution to meet our technical requirements. The quality and functionality is at the highest level!

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