The RBC Center in Raliegh, NC, home to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL) and North Carolina State University men’s basketball program, recently installed a unique centerhung display provided by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT). The new display boasts Daktronics LED (light emitting diode) technology. “We are looking forward to the quality that we didn’t have with our old board,” said Dave Olsen, Vice President and General Manager RBC Center. “This upgrade will significantly enhance fan’s experiences at the arena by taking advantage of the advances in video technology since the building opened in 1999.” The new centerhung display is highlighted by four 10-foot high by 17-foot wide LED video screens utilizing 10 millimeter resolution. Providing further entertainment and information, the centerhung will also feature eight additional video screens located above. All of the video boards can operate as independent displays showing single large images or be divided into multiple zones (windows) to show a wide variety of statistics, information, graphics, animations and live and recorded video. Separating the two tiers of video displays is a three foot high digital LED ring display measuring approximately 84 feet in circumference. Another ring display is located below the main video screens. These displays provide fans with in-game information, out-of-town scores, promotional messages and crowd prompts that create an interactive experience. Sponsors of the RBC Center will also have creative opportunities to get their messages across through motion graphics and other eye-catching content. “This business is all about relationships. Daktronics has provided the support and equipment necessary for the RBC Center to stay competitive with other facilities within our market,” said Olsen. “I have done business with Daktronics for over fifteen years and have never been disappointed. They find the solutions to meet your needs and follow the project through from start to finish.” “All of us at Daktronics are proud to continue our relationship with the RBC Center,” said Brent Stevens, Daktronics Regional Sales Manager. “We have been a partner with them since the facility opened and look forward to continued success in the years to come.” OTHER NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK (THE BIZ OF BASEBALL) Will In-Market Streaming Model Be How MLB Extra Innings Blackouts Are Addressed? MLB, ESPN Move Start Time of Game to Not Conflict with Yom Kippur TBS, MLB Network to Air Additional "Pennant Race" Games Longtime Mariners Executive Pelekoudas Resigns Dodgers Deal for Veterans Jim Thome and Jon Garland VIDEO: Dave Howard, Exec. VP of Business Ops for Mets Grills Book Author on Team Sale Tribune Bankruptcy Judge to Hear Requests in Cubs Sale Kazmir, Mulder Reconnect With Rick Peterson to Get Pitching Delivery Back in Form With Fenway Park Renovations Nearly Complete, Everything Coming Up Roses for Janet Marie-Smith (THE BIZ OF FOOTBALL) Inside the 2009 Forbes NFL Franchise Valuations Motor City Bowl Renamed Little Caesars Pizza Bowl MNF Preseason Game Featuring Brett Favre Highest Rated Preseason Game Ever for ESPN "Fan Can" Stance by Colleges Wreaks of Hypocrisy DirecTV Drops VERSUS, Cites "Unfair and Outrageous Demands" (THE BIZ OF BASKETBALL) Complete NBA D-League Expansion Draft Results Released Hornets Owner Shinn Isn't Concerned About Team's Status D-League Sets Expansion Draft, Complete List of Players The Biz of Basketball Adds Complete Summary of Current NBA CBA Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He is available as a freelance writer. Brown's full bio is here. He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network (select his name in the dropdown provided). Follow Maury Brown on Twitter Follow The Biz of Hockey on Twitter