As I have said before, one of the great things about my job is that I get to see and use some really cool technology in the projects I work on.  I recently saw one that is worth mentioning.  This particular technology is a flexible LED panel from a company called NanoLumens.  NanoLumens is a startup out of the Atlanta area.

We have all seen LED panels before in sports arenas and entertainment venues — the Las Vegas strip is essentially one big LED panel.  What makes this panel unique is that it is built on a thin, flexible substrate.  This means it is extremely light weight and flexible.  Unlike normal LED panels which are rigid and must be mounted on a flat surface, the NanoLumens panel can be mounted on a curved surface.  You can use it to wrap a column  or mount it on the contour of a curving stairway. This flexibility along with its light weight (a 108 inch panel weighs only 70lbs.) makes it ideal for portable or temporary uses.

This is just one of the many technology innovations that are beginning to appear. Stay tuned for more.

One of the things we try to do at PCC is keep up with the latest developments in technology that can benefit our clients.  I was recently doing some research for a client in the entertainment industry and came across something really cool.  It is called Light Touch™by a company called Light Blue Optics.  It is a small interactive projector that can turn any flat surface into a touch screen.  Think iPad on your tabletop.  I have come up with some really cool applications for my entertainment industry client.   This is why I love being a technology consultant.

One of the great things about my job is that I get to be involved with some really innovative business ideas and projects.  I am currently woking for a client that is putting together a state of the art entertainment complex in the heart of the DFW metroplex.  When I say entertainment complex don’t think of Six Flags think Las Vegas strip hotel without the gambling.  This place will have world class restaurants and bars, a multi-use theater, and outdoor stages.  Take my word for it — it will be very cool!

Where do I come in?  I get to design or help design all of the “technology” for the project.  Everything from voice/data to entertainment video will be incorporated into a highly integrated network.  Sometimes I really love my job.