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« March 2008 | Main | May 2008 » April 22, 2008New WaterHaven development on RTE NewsNew WaterHaven development on RTE News http://www.rte.ie/business/2008/0422/waterford_av.html?2365130,null,230 (needs RealPlayer) Plans have been revealed for a Euro 380 million development in Waterford city. The plans include a 32-storey building - twice the size of Liberty Hall in Dublin. The site is the old iron foundry beside the river Suir at Bilberry. The 13-acre site was once home to Waterford Stanley. A development group, led by local businessman William Bolster, wants to build a hotel, apartments, restaurants, shops and a conference centre. But the centrepiece will be glass-fronted a 32-storey building, comprising more offices and apartments. The Water Haven development, if it goes ahead, will provide 400 construction jobs over the next six years. If it gets the planning green light, work could begin as early as next year. Posted by bdownes at 5:11 PM | Comments (0) April 21, 2008Nubiq have been nominated as a finalist in the ICT Excellence AwardsNubiq (http://www.nubiq.com) have been nominated as a finalist in the ICT Excellence Awards under category - Mobile Technology project of the year award. Check out Nubiq's new mobile services at http://www.zinadoo.com For more information on the ICT Excellence Awards see http://www.ictexcellenceawards.ie/default.aspx More information to follow. Posted by bdownes at 8:41 PM | Comments (0) ZOLKC Nominated for the UK Museums and Heritage Awards for ExcellenceAnother award nomination for Culloden centre The STG 9 million centre has already been short listed in this year's Royal Institute of British Architects awards. Now, it has been announced that the electronic, hand-held battlefield guides which have been introduced at the centre are nominated in the 'Use of Technology' category at the Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence which take place in London on 8 May. Using satellite technology, the device automatically provides information on what happened during the battle at strategic points, though a combination of video and audio clips and fact-file data. Developed by Zolk C, specialist providers of technological learning solutions, the battlefield guide is the most innovative of its kind currently in existence, due to the combination of PDA function with satellite technology and multi media content aimed at the tourism sector. Zolk C Director, Bronwen Robinson, said: "By designing, building, and deploying the new technology, we have created something that has not been done anywhere else in the world. It is truly ground-breaking. "At the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, our work has already enhanced the route to gaining insight into real Scottish history and the possibilities for application in other tourist, heritage sites and attractions are endless. "This development definitely has the potential to revolutionise the sightseers' experience. Our award nomination recognises this fact and we are extremely proud of our achievement." For information about Zolk C, please contact Paul Savage. Posted by bdownes at 8:32 PM | Comments (0) April 15, 2008The Grand Opening of the Culloden Battlefield and exhibition
The latest spin-out from the TSSG is called ZolkC Ltd., which recently launched an innovative new wireless tourism service for the Culloden Battlefield in Scotland (see Sunday telegraph quote above).
Tomorrow the National Trust for Scotland has organised the Grand Opening of the new Culloden Battlefield centre and exhibition - and the new ZolkC service the Culloden Battlefield Guide. A number of us are attending this wonderful event - led by Paul Savage.
The Culloden Battlefield Guide.
The innovative Battlefield Guide developed by Zolk C Ltd is the world's first GPS triggered electronic guide in use in tourism and heritage sites. With specially created audio, video and supporting illustrations (including key content from the BBC), the multimedia content is triggered automatically as visitors explore Culloden Moor, at their own pace, allowing them to understand and appreciate better what actually happened on 16th April, 1746.
Visitors to the exhibition at the new STG 9million Culloden centre can enhance their experience by walking the Moor with the Battlefield Guide. They will receive unobtrusive, location specific multimedia content while they soak up the atmosphere of the battle in situ. Initially in English and Gaelic the guide in time will be available in a range of languages from Spanish to Japanese and will be offered to all those visiting the moor.
Why use satellite technology? A key objective of the Culloden project was that the battlefield site should be restored, as close as possible, to that seen by the forces on that fateful day in April 1746. More traditional techniques such as interpretative panels or markers were not felt to be in keeping with the sanctity of the Moor as a war grave. As well as the multimedia content that is automatically triggered addition information is available on a menu that changes depending on the visitor’s position on the battlefield, allowing them to gain a more complete understanding of the events of 16 April, 1746.
Who is Zolk C?
Zolk C is a new venture based in Waterford, Ireland and Inverness, Scotland. Its remit is to create and operate technology solutions that enable interpreters to deliver a better, more effective user experience at tourism and heritage centres internationally. Zolk C provides full project lifecycle including design, development and management of interpretive solutions. The company is a joint venture between the Telecommunications, Systems and Software Group of the Waterford Institute of Technology – specialists in the research and design of pervasive, mobile technologies – and of Zolk Ltd, an Inverness based company specialising in the design, deployment and management of online services. The Zolk portfolio includes Learning Works, Careers Scotland and UHI Millennium Institute. Zolk C has used their combined expertise to design, develop, deploy and manage the Battlefield Guide for the NTS.
For further information contact:
Paul Savage, Zolk C Ltd. on +353 51 302923
More more information on the Culloden Battlefield project see www.nts.org.uk/Culloden/Home/
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