RBC Center Features New State-of-the-Art Centerhung Display from Daktronics

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Sept. 3, 2009 – The RBC Center, Raleigh, N.C., recently installed a unique centerhung display provided by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings S.D. The new display boasts Daktronics industry-leading LED (light emitting diode) technology as it gets set to overlook all the action of Carolina Hurricanes hockey and North Carolina State University men’s basketball games.

“We are looking forward to the quality that we didn’t have with our old board,” said Dave Olsen, Vice President and General Manager RBC Center. “This upgrade will significantly enhance fan’s experiences at the arena by taking advantage of the advances in video technology since the building opened in 1999.”

The new centerhung display is highlighted by four 10-foot high by 17-foot wide LED video screens utilizing 10 millimeter resolution. Providing further entertainment and information, the centerhung will also feature eight additional video screens located above. All of the video boards can operate as independent displays showing single large images or be divided into multiple zones (windows) to show a wide variety of statistics, information, graphics, animations and live and recorded video.

Separating the two tiers of video displays is a three foot high digital LED ring display measuring approximately 84 feet in circumference. Another ring display is located below the main video screens. These displays provide fans with in-game information, out-of-town scores, promotional messages and crowd prompts that create an interactive experience. Sponsors of the RBC Center will also have creative opportunities to get their messages across through motion graphics and other eye-catching content.

“This business is all about relationships. Daktronics has provided the support and equipment necessary for the RBC Center to stay competitive with other facilities within our market,” said Olsen. “I have done business with Daktronics for over fifteen years and have never been disappointed. They find the solutions to meet your needs and follow the project through from start to finish.”

“All of us at Daktronics are proud to continue our relationship with the RBC Center,” said Brent Stevens, Daktronics Regional Sales Manager. “We have been a partner with them since the facility opened and look forward to continued success in the years to come.”

About RBC Center

Home to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL) and North Carolina State University men’s basketball program, the RBC Center is a multipurpose arena that hosts over 150 events each year. Debuting in 1999, the RBC Center houses approximately 20,000 for hockey and basketball games.

About Daktronics

Daktronics is recognized as the world’s leading provider of full-color LED video displays. Daktronics began manufacturing large screen, full-color, LED video displays in 1997. Since then, over 5,700 large screen video displays have been sold and installed in sporting and commercial facilities around the world. Since 2001, independent market research conducted by iSuppli Corp. lists Daktronics as the world’s leading provider of large screen LED video displays. Daktronics designs, manufactures, markets and services display systems for customers around the world, in sport, business and transportation applications. For more information, visit the company’s World Wide Web site at: http://www.daktronics.com, e-mail the company at [email protected], call (605) 692-0200 or toll-free (800) 325-8766 in the United States or write to the company at 331 32nd Ave. PO Box 5128 Brookings, S.D. 57006-5128.