Panasonic plasma technology is the new addition to the Vatican Museums

Panasonic installs a dozen professional plasma screens for digital signage in the Vatican Museums and thirty-two for the surveillance and control room. At the moment, The Vatican is also considering the installation of another screen 103 inches, this time with 3D technology, in the conference room.

The Vatican Museums now have a total of forty-two professional plasma screens. Panasonic. Ten monitors have been installed in the lobby of the new entrance and will be used to inform and guide the millions of tourists who visit the Vatican Museum. Among the installed screens there are models of 50 y 65 inches.

A Panasonic screen 103 inches has been installed and thanks to its wide viewing angle it ensures that the information is displayed clearly and visibly. Besides, Panasonic technology in the Vatican plays an important role in the field of security. have been installed 32 screens of 42 inches in the form of a 'video wall' in the control room.

These displays were selected for their image quality and color reproduction that allows security operators to examine high-quality video in real time.. On the occasion of the inauguration of the new facilities, in which the Panasonic delegation participated, headed by European President Laurent Abadie, was received at the Government Palace by Monsignor Carlo Viganò, Secretary General of the Governorate of the Vatican City State. The directors of Panasonic and the Vatican Museum confirmed that their cooperation will continue in the future.

The installation of another screen is being considered. 103 inches, this time with 3D technology, in the conference room. On the occasion of particular events, the screen will allow guests to appreciate the 3D images, that give a high level of realism to the experience.

A long collaboration

Panasonic and Vatican City have collaborated for the last ten years. In 1999 Panasonic installed the video surveillance system that is still used today to control the plaza, the basilica, the Vatican Museum and all areas of the State. The agreement continued with the first installation of professional plasma screens, which are used exclusively to display videos and public information to visitors.

During the year 2007 Panasonic installed four giant screens in St. Peter's Square to broadcast a program of religious celebrations to an audience of one million people. Laurent Abadie, President and CEO of Panasonic Europe. has admitted to being very proud “of this cooperation with the Vatican. “We are pleased to have our professional plasma technology installed inside the Vatican Museum to support the display of valuable pieces on the screens and to guide visitors on their tour of the museum.”.