IBM "Think" Exhibit Coming to WDW This Fall

the.dreamfinder

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http://www..com/2012/08/01/preview-of-awarding-winning-ibm-think-exhibit-coming-to-epcot-fall-2012/

Excerpt from
"IBM’s THINK was an interactive “pop up” technology exhibit at Lincoln Center in the fall on 2011 that explored the role of technology in improving our daily lives and the world we live in. The exhibit included videos, touch screen maps, interactive media panels and mobile applications. The most visible element of the exhibit was the large digital wall, stretching 123 feet outside the converted parking garage of Lincoln Center on Columbus Avenue.
The digital wall visualized real-time live streaming data from the surrounding areas including traffic on Broadway, solar energy use on the Upper West Side, and air quality throughout Manhattan. The billboard-sized digital display showed how we use the world around us and illuminates on a local scale the many opportunities for changes to be made.
Visitors inside the exhibit were immersed in a film and interactive experience across 40 oversized digital screens. Cited for its design, the THINK exhibit has been placed in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection and received awards from the Industrial Designers Society of America, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, and the Art Directors Club.
Later this year, the exhibit will be installed at Epcot in Walt Disney World."
It looks like a little bit of the old Epcot is coming back. :)
 

TylerFG

Active Member
I really like this. I'm guessing this is going Innoventions? If so, I'm glad it's been getting some love lately! :)
 

jt04

Well-Known Member
Perfect for Innoventions.

Hopefully this will drive many innovating companies to consider a prescence in Future World. It is the one place that should be considered neutral ground. It shows great leadership by IBM to be willing to set up an exhibit and not shy away just because HP is also in FW. Hopefully this is a turning point in bringing back the principles and vision of EPCOT Center. :)

If we are serious about inspiring future scientists and engineers than EPCOT is a great place to lead. And every company that cares about the future has to be willing to contribute to a visionary Future World.

Plus "Edutainment" makes Lee happy. Or was it Epcot Explorer?
 

wiigirl

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That sounds awesome! :)

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Vader2112

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Innovations having something well innovative and informative and based on future tech again...I feel teary eyed.
I can not wait. This actually made my day! Thank you for sharing
 

the.dreamfinder

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Original Poster

montyz81

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We are doing a lot in many areas. Our strength for Software is in the middleware area. Our Websphere brand is huge in the Enterprise Management space. Watson is a great example of many of the things we do on both the hardware and software side. It is great to be an IBMer right now!
 

majortom1981

Active Member
I have one question though... What does IBM do nowadays???


Ibm supplies the processors for the 3 current video game systems, and the upcoming wii u. They also design and install super computers, and maintain and still isntall mainframes at banks and things like that. They also do pc repair contracts for big corporations.
 

ChrisFL

Premium Member
^^ which is why I think they're able to co-exist when HP is the sponsor of Mission:Space, they both do computers, but HP is mostly the home market and IBM is mostly mainframes for business
 

montyz81

Well-Known Member
http://www..com/2012/08/01/preview-of-awarding-winning-ibm-think-exhibit-coming-to-epcot-fall-2012/

Excerpt from
"IBM’sTHINK was an interactive “pop up” technology exhibit at Lincoln Center in the fall on 2011 that explored the role of technology in improving our daily lives and the world we live in. The exhibit included videos, touch screen maps, interactive media panels and mobile applications. The most visible element of the exhibit was the large digital wall, stretching 123 feet outside the converted parking garage of Lincoln Center on Columbus Avenue.
The digital wall visualized real-time live streaming data from the surrounding areas including traffic on Broadway, solar energy use on the Upper West Side, and air quality throughout Manhattan. The billboard-sized digital display showed how we use the world around us and illuminates on a local scale the many opportunities for changes to be made.
Visitors inside the exhibit were immersed in a film and interactive experience across 40 oversized digital screens. Cited for its design, the THINK exhibit has been placed in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection and received awards from the Industrial Designers Society of America, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, and the Art Directors Club.
Later this year, the exhibit will be installed at Epcot in Walt Disney World."
It looks like a little bit of the old Epcot is coming back. :)

It seems that what you are saying is true. I just spoke to a person very close to the exhibit(IBM Office in Innoventions) and confirmed the Think exhibit from Lincoln Center will be apart of this, albeit modified in some way. I was told they can't say anything as Disney wants to keep info close to the vest.
 

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