Dubai, UAE: Salam Media Cast (SMC) has become a Value Added Reseller and Solutions Partner of HoloVis International Ltd (HoloVis), a high value technology solutions company providing transformational sensory experiences in a diverse range of markets including Corporate, Oil & Gas, Research, Automotive, Military, Entertainment & Theme Parks.
SMC bring with them their world leading capability in the Broadcast Solutions market and have been working closely with HoloVis to now offer their technology, solutions and services throughout the Middle East.
HoloVis specialises in advanced 2D & 3D immersive systems including virtual reality CAVE's and Wall's, large scale immersive Theatres and Domes and next-gen Motion Base/Platform Technology and Simulators. With significant research, design and demonstration capabilities HoloVis also offers their clients and partners unique access to a suite of innovative technologies that enables them to not only experience, simulate, evaluate and test their ideas virtually scale 1:1 long before anything is physically built but also to acquire solutions that create transformational sensory experiences.
Stuart Hetherington, CEO of HoloVis said, "The partnership with SMC is a natural strategic development for both HoloVis and SMC bringing together the respective capabilities of both companies allowing new markets to access this exciting technology. We are very excited by the prospect of working with SMC to deliver our unique solutions and services within the Middle East and work in partnership to deliver the benefits of HoloVis immersive experiences in combination with the value-added services that SMC brings from their Broadcast background."
As a strategic partner of HoloVis, SMC will promote and deliver innovative uses of the turn-key systems and solutions to their clients and key markets within the territory, demonstrating the shared belief between the organisations that these new immersive technologies will offer something unique and transformational to Middle East clients across a wide range of market sectors.
SMC has a long standing proven track record of providing their client's solutions in the broadcast, TV and Corporate sectors. Through their partnership with HoloVis, SMC are actively diversifying their capability and will be drawing on their extensive experience and client base to offer completely new value-added solutions and services.
The intention between the companies is to also build a dedicated demonstration, research and design/consultancy service centre within the Middle East including an immersive Dome Theatre and a virtual reality CAVE system that enables clients to make informed decision making prior to the commitment and expenditure of building physical properties, be that anything from a prototype component to a full-scale photo-realistic vehicle, to walking through and assessing an entire Property Development, Theme Park, Retail Store or Entertainment facility. In a CAVE solution multiple iterations can be viewed in context and concepts through to complete solutions can be investigated and analysed rapidly and early within the design process to ensure costly mistakes are avoided, empowering development stakeholders to focus confidently on their key objectives.
SMC's CEO, Paul Hennessy, said, "SMC is delighted to partner with HoloVis and recognises the importance of offering our clients unique and immersive technology and the critical role these solutions can play in creating new forms of value for a diverse range of markets across the Middle East. Our strategic partnership with HoloVis will allow the accelerated growth of new solutions and markets, positioning SMC at the forefront in deploying this exciting new technology alongside the core services and solutions SMC already provide"
Meet our teams on the 15th October 2012 at InfoComm Middle East & Africa 2012, Stand: TA D25 in the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
About HoloVis
HoloVis are a world leader in developing innovative immersive technology and turn-key solutions across a diverse range of industries and market sectors worldwide from Corporate, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Military, Automotive and Medical, to Education, Property Development, Entertainment and Theme Parks.
The HoloVis vision is to "transform sensory experiences" in everything that we create for our clients and partners, from the development of fully immersive 3D virtual reality solutions, including photo-realistic immersion in our ApolloWalls and CAVEs, to highly specialised multi-channel projection systems onto complex surfaces. We also specialise in 2D and 3D theatres, and both
permanent and portable Domes Theatres for hire, as well as specialist display and audio solutions, building projection for events and immersive 2D and 3D Motion and Dark-Ride systems. The only real limiting factor is our customers' imagination, and if required our creative team can help there as well!
With an extensive manufacturing, demonstration and R&D facility developed over the past 10 years at their headquarters in the Midlands and through best in class partnership network, HoloVis are able to design, manufacture, install and support its innovative, immersive solutions anywhere in the world.
About Salam Media Cast (SMC)
Salam Media Cast is a proven Media Broadcast and Communications Technologies solutions provider, serving the Media, Telecommunications, Security, Education, Hospitality and advertising industries in the Gulf region for nearly 40 years. In 2010, SMC joined GSSG Holdings as part of its Media Group, with offices in Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Salam Media Cast pioneers not only in equipping professional television stations and studios, master control rooms, newsrooms, concert stages and theatres providing light and sound technology, but also equips whole multivendor environments. SMC provides solutions from safeguarding national security such as in government operations, creating the best venues for education such as museums and classrooms, enhancing sports environments and revolutionizing health facilities and satellite telecommunications.
To support the workflow and innovation demands of our valued customers, we have recently expanded our team with new local and international talent. We use our expertise to help realise your goals and ambitions - we listen, advise, design and build great workflows that work for you. Our ambition is to be your trusted partner in the Gulf region.
Website: www.salammediacast.com
About Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holdings
Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group Holdings (GSSG) was founded by Ghanim bin Saad Al Saad in 1993 and incorporated in 2007. Today it is one of Qatar's most successful private sector business groups, making a major contribution to the country's economic growth.
GSSG has enjoyed steady growth and success in many fields and industries locally and international. GSSG's diverse portfolio gives it strength and enables its companies within the group to maximise global business opportunities wherever and whenever they arise.
The founder, Mr. Ghanim bin Saad al Saad, has enabled the group to grow to over 40 companies around the world. As an inspirational business leader, he has steered the group to achieve its success in industries that include aviation, maritime, automobiles, oil & gas, real estate, manufacturing, contracting and trading, finance & asset management, engineering, education, fitness, hotels, hospitality and fashion, information technology and telecommunications.
In addition to its corporate headquarters in Doha, GSSG also has five international offices located in London, Zurich, Cairo, Singapore and Dubai.
www.gssg.com
For further information contact:
Christina Gregory
Four Communications
+971 (0)55 985 3378
Christina.gregory@fourcommunications.com
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