January 2010 - Cantara completes installation of large-scale commercial project in under 4 weeks
After successfully designing and engineering the system for a major Southern California Utility Company, Cantara competed
against 5 other A/V integrators to build and implement our design in a 130,000 sq. ft. building. Due to the short time frame for
installation, Cantara deployed multiple installation crews working 7-days a week. The project, a flagship R&D facility for the
Utility Company, is located in Cal. Poly Pomona's "Innovation Village." Among the first projects to take up residence is a a joint
R&D program with NASA to help foster future technology.

Innovation Village Website:
http://www.innovationvillage.org


September 2009 - Cantara selected to design and engineer "new generation" A/V and video conferencing
systems for major Southern California Utility
Cantara was selected to integrate with the Utility Company's IT, Design, and Executive Assistant teams to develop a new
standard of presentation and communication technologies for the company's flagship R&D facility. Cantara developed a large
scale solution that integrated a full AMX control system, 19 projection systems, 4 dual-screen Tandberg video conferencing
systems, digital signage, and touch panel-based room scheduling systems. The delivered bid specification package included
14 pages of Cantara-created architectural and prewire drawings and a comprehensive equipment listing to ensure bidding
accuracy.   


August 30, 2009 - Pretend City opens to the Public
Cantara-designed and built Audio/Video and automation systems will entertain several hundred families daily at the first-of-its-
kind 28,000 sq ft children's museum in Irvine. The system includes audio, video, show control, interactive entertainment
lighting, exhibit communications, and remote observation.  The Museum features over a dozen interactive exhibits which
together form a real “miniature” city, which Cantara brings to life with over sixty unique audio tracks, seven video displays, and
two presentation projection systems.  The technology for Pretend City was designed around ultimate reliability in order to meet
the demands of a 364 days a year operating schedule.

Museum Website:
www.pretendcity.org

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June 29, 2009 - Cantara chosen to build landmark 45-seat Home Theater
The "Lady Luck" theater will feature an extensive audio system, 3D video projection, and a specially designed equipment
room. Cantara will design and install the technology systems for the theater, along with A/V and automation systems for the
complete 18,000 sq ft estate. Sam Cavitt of Paradise theater to provide acoustics design, including the integration of a balcony
and 18' wide projection screen. Lisa Slayman of Slayman Design Associates to provide interior design work. Together, the
team will design and build the enormous theater, one of the country's largest, along with a connected 2,000 sq ft entertainment
lobby, bar and game room. The theater features the largest Stewart Filmscreen "CineCurve" projection screen ever made.


May 2009 - Cantara's President attends AMX Dealer Roundtable in Las Vegas
Of the 400 AMX dealers in the Western US, Cantara is among the 15 chosen to be a member of a product development team
that interacts face-to-face with AMX's Vice Presidents and CEO to shape future technology and business strategy.


February 2009- Cantara celebrates opening of 1000 Newport Center Drive
The AAA rated commercial space, located in Newport Beach's Fashion Island and home of The McMonigle Group, features
prominent use of Cantara-designed technology systems that include digital signage, innovative outdoor displays, and intuitive
boardroom presentation systems. Cantara will be retained to advise The McMonigle Group on emerging technology and its
application.

Company Website:
www.mcmoniglegroup.com

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