The tiles replace The Source, a moving sculpture previously installed in the Atrium. Upon entering, visitors see two strips of MicroTiles, each consisting of 29 and 31 MicroTiles, leading to a video wall with 132 MicroTiles in an 11 by 12 array. The video wall, in unison with the other MicroTiles arrays, streams a variety of content throughout the day including live news and market updates from CNBC.
Six Christie Spyder X20 processors manage the displays with content from a variety of sources, including Scala Infochannel. A Crestron controller manages lighting, audio, live camera feed and orchestrates an automated opening and closing ceremony of the market. Another MicroTiles video wall (an 8 by 6 array) has been installed on the balcony overlooking the Atrium and can mimic the content on the main video wall.
On the ground level, there is a mosaic of 46 MicroTiles of different depths and heights. Outside of the Atrium, visitors are kept updated with another set of four columns of MicroTiles (a 2 by 4 array).
“The launch of the new London Stock Exchange Market Open installation has been a huge success,” said Adeel Saeed, head of corporate technology services at London Stock Exchange Group. “We are delighted to work with Christie on developing this project. The innovative and exciting installation will offer companies joining our markets a vibrant and exciting platform to showcase their business.”
Dale Miller, Christie’s EMEA Vice President, added, “We are delighted that Christie MicroTiles has been selected for such a prestigious venue. Both the high footfall of the London Stock Exchange and the paramount information displayed are perfect testimonials of the trust they put in this revolutionary solution.”
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