Today,Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a global leader in digital display technology, announces that the Planar® Mosaic™ architectural video wall system was recognized at InfoComm 2012 by leading industry experts and editors at Commercial Integrator magazine and AV Technology magazine.

Planar Mosaic Architectural Display (Photo: Business Wire)

Planar Mosaic Architectural Display (Photo: Business Wire)

The Planar Mosaic architectural video wall was chosen by Commercial Integrator magazine to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy at InfoComm 2012 with its BEST (Best Electronics Systems Technologies) Award. Planar Mosaic was also awarded Best New Video Wall Product by AV Technology magazine, an award that honors end-users and AV innovation. According to AV Technology judges, Planar's Mosaic product is innovative and beautiful, re-inventing the wall from displaying art, to being art.

"Thinking outside the 'box,' Planar Mosaic re-invents the wall - from displaying art, to being art." - AV Technology magazine

"We are honored by the recognition awarded to Planar Mosaic by Commercial Integrator and AV Technology magazines," said Jennifer Davis, vice president of marketing at Planar Systems. "This industry recognition further validates how Planar is creating new possibilities for video displays in architectural applications, allowing designers to realize the impact of video tiles as a dynamic alternative to traditional wall coverings."

Introduced in February 2012, the Planar Mosaic architectural video wall system empowers designers to integrate LCD tiles of three sizes, including a true-square LCD tile, measuring 21.6 inches diagonally. Utilizing proprietary Mosaic Ensemble™ software and hardware, the tiles can be rotated at virtually any angle and mounted in any position. Video or images can be displayed across the entire tile array, encouraging designers to experiment with negative space while extending project budgets. Planar also announced the availability of Planar Mosaic Project Designer™. Developed in conjunction with the Planar® Mosaic™ video wall system, this free, online application lets users create individualized designs for the recently introduced architectural video wall system.

Planar Mosaic is available for purchase through Planar's worldwide network of authorized resellers. For more information, please visit http://www.planar.com/mosaic.

Planar Mosaic, Mosaic Project Designer, Vincent, Pablo, Salvador and Mosaic Ensemble are trademarks of Planar System. All other trademarks are the property of their respected owners. All rights reserved.

About Planar

Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR) is a global leader in digital display technology providing premier solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Planar solutions are used by the world's leading organizations in applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.planar.com.

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