NeuStar brought in the knowledge and expertise of Professional Products, Inc. (PPI) when they needed a company to design and integrate their Network Operations Center (NOC) and conference facility in NeuStar’s Sterling, Virginia headquarters.  NeuStar provides clearinghouse services, which include databases and systems for workflow and transaction processing.

The PPI system includes the integration of video and audio for NeuStar’s NOC and adjoined conference facility.  The main use of the system is to allow different news channels and proprietary applications to be displayed during 24/7 monitoring as necessary for daily or emergency operations. The NOC contains 10 work stations and nine rear projection cubes in a 3x3 stack.  Each cube is a 70” 16:9 screen with 1080p performance, and is capable of displaying either multiple selected images simultaneously or one large image.  These images can come from applications installed on the high-resolution video processor, DVD programs, cable, or satellite TV.

The conference room is located next to the NOC, and the two facilities are separated by an electric glass wall.  Touch-screen controls are available in both rooms, and allow the user to select either a “frosted” or “clear” look, which can be used for privacy or for viewing the NOC.  This conference room also has a 60” plasma that is capable of 1080p and can receive displays from various sources such as PC, DVD, CATV, satellite receiver, or video routed from the NOC. PPI was able to complete the assignment, thereby allowing NeuStar to function effectively and efficiently in their new facility while keeping up the services it offers to its clients.