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DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2001
MCSi, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCSI), a leading national integrator of state-of-the-art audio-visual, broadcast and computer technology, announced that Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOLTime Warner Inc. (NYSE:AOL) company,
The project, which starts in August 2001, is scheduled for completion in the 3rd quarter of 2003.
"MCSi through its subsidiary companies, has a 10 year history of successful industry leading projects for Turner Broadcasting and its partner companies," said Michael E. Peppel, Chairman, President and CEO of MCSi. "We believe this latest contract underscores our reputation and ability to consistently deliver cutting edge solutions. Long-term relationships such as the one we have forged with Turner Broadcasting are instrumental in our continued efforts to expand the national footprint of our large scale customer systems integration projects."
"Our Network Operations Center is integral to our strategy and ability to grow and operate our entertainment networks," said Dan Darling, Executive Vice President of entertainment operations, for Turner Entertainment Group. "We are confident that this contract award will provide us with a system that will facilitate the continued expansion of our networks while maintaining the high quality, uninterrupted service that our company requires."
The new state-of-the-art facility situated on the Techwood Drive campus of Turner Entertainment Networks, home of Turner Studios, is in excess of 193,000 square feet and will house on-air operations for all of Turner's North and South American entertainment networks.
About MCSi
MCSi has emerged as the nation's leading systems integrator of state-of-the-art presentation and broadcast facilities. MCSi's foresight and ability to converge three key industries: audio-visual systems, broadcast media and computer technology, combined with design-build and engineering expertise, computer networking and configuration services, an extensive product line, and quality technical support services, has given MCSi a distinct advantage in the systems integration marketplace and has contributed to the dramatic growth of the Company.