IfraNewsplex Europe
	Opened on 13 September 2005
	IfraNewsplex Europe opened The official grand opening was celebrated with invited guests from 20 countries on 13 September 2005. The event on Newsplex Europe location at Ifra's headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany featured a number of presentations about the idea behind Newsplex and what has been accomplished in the first IfraNewsplex facility since its opening in 2002 in the United States. The European Newsplex was demonstrated. Convergence media experts presented case studies that show, how they have integrated the IfraNewsplex idea into their daily working environment. Presentations > Reiner Mittelbach - Opening Ifra CEO Reiner Mittelbach opens Newsplex Europe, includes slide with Newsplex Directorate Members > Dr. Horst Pirker Convergence > Martha L Stone Adplexing – Making Money with Convergence Media Advertising > Gérard Perrier Taking Care of our Main Asset: Our Contents and Editors > António Torres Pereira How to reach the "Media Client" > Press conference: Reiner Mittelbach Ifra CEO Reiner Mittelbach explains the side events that are planned for IfraExpo 2005, 17-20 October in Leipzig > Newsroom site (demonstrated at the opening) > Opening programme > Press release > Livestream on hr (German TV), 20 September 05 Moblog The editorial team of Ifra's monthly magazine newspaper techniques covered the opening in real-time on 13 September 2005 via a nt moblog (mobile web log). > Access moblog
	Facility and Training Programme 2006
	IfraNewsplex arrived in Europe! With IfraNewsplex running for over two successful years in the United States and attracting so many European publishers, it's no surprise that building a European training and conferencing unit was decided. Unlike the facility in the USA, IfraNewsplex Europe is not designed as a prototypical newsroom environment. Rather, Ifra has created an extremely advanced convergence training environment suitable not just for editorial teams but also for advertising staff. The programme offerings at IfraNewsplex Europe are being tailored to work closely with the very practical NewsDesk and AdDesk organisational change projects Ifra has developed specifically to implement a cross-media, cross-format structure at a typical European media house. Slide Show Click on image to start slide show >>> Training Programme At Newsplex, training participants learn by doing, by experiencing what it is like to be a multi-skilled journalist, manager or executive, or advertising executive. The formats for the trainings are interactive presentations, hands-on workshops and groupwork designed to build skills competencies and strategies to apply at the participants’ companies. > more
	Creating a multi-functional seminar room
	Our focus in the first quarter of 2005 was on planning the new seminar room on the second floor. The objective was to convert the existing room into a multi-functional room equipped with the latest technology. After completion, the room will be used for training courses, Newsplex Scenario Training events, Workshops, meetings, etc. In view of the complexity of the building project, we decided to do the entire planning in-house. Technical equipment The focal point of the seminar room is a 2 m projection screen that works with back projection. This is complemented by two mobile plasma monitors that can be positioned at will in the room and permit every conceivable training constellation. The main item of equipment is a cross bar with 16 inputs and outputs that allows variable switching of any sources to different output devices. The input devices can be used for, among other units, video recorders, TV, PC or cameras. As stated above, these can be output optionally to the back projection or the plasmas. All technical equipment is controlled via a touch panel, but can alternatively be web browser-controlled from any PC. The PCs are wirelessly networked; however, for back-up reasons, a cable network is also provided. Outfitting The room features a futuristic design. Illumination is provided by suspended lighting, allowing both direct and indirect lighting and with integrated acoustic fittings. The floor is covered by a new type of plate that, by using photo techniques, produces a three-dimensional effect. As additional light protection, transluscent blinds optically emphasise the high-tech room facilities. The modular furniture system was assembled in such a way that all requirements in relation to flexibility are satisfied – and can be stowed away in a space-saving manner if need be. Construction work has been finished in early July. The official opening is scheduled for 13 September 2005 at Ifra's headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany (see above). For more information about the IfraNewsplex idea, please click the link below. > IfraNewsplex main site
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