Riverbanks Zoo and Garden [Success Story]
Video Length - 01:35
People often say they work at a zoo, but for Eric Davis he actually does! As the system administrator for the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Eric helps ensure internal systems run smoothly, enabling the zoo to provide a world-class recreational and educational experience. See how Sharp MFPs and the Sharp AQUOS BOARD® interactive displays are used for their document management and educational activities at the zoo.
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[intro music plays]
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Eric Davis (System Administrator, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden):
Riverbanks Zoo is special because it's such a family friendly place. We're in the top 10 zoos in the country. We have one of the best horticulture departments of any zoo.
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Clips of Riverbanks Zoo entrance, zoo-goers interacting with animals, and plants in Mrs. Pat’s Vegetable Garden.
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My name is Eric Davis, I'm the system administrator here at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina. As the system administrator, I take care of everything electronic, including the server platform, workstations, point of sale units, copiers, interactive screens and mobile devices.
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We do have a large campus, over 350 staff and over 2000 animals. When Riverbanks Zoo decided to replace the copiers it had, we did a comprehensive study and found the best bang for our buck was with the Sharp products. There are little to no service calls. Users know how to use them intuitively, they don't jam, it just works.
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Clips of animals such as snakes, penguins, turtles, and gorillas.
People use the Sharp MX-3140 to print out some papers.
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The AQUOS BOARDs brought us into the 21st century and brought our classrooms and its content into the 21st century. We have the capability for the audience to connect to the screen to see what's on the screen on their mobile devices. It also has the capability for the audience to contribute to the content on the board.
Teacher:
Butterflies actually have tongues that are shaped like this.
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Students in a classroom watch the teacher draw a long spiral shape on the AQUOS Board.
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Eric Davis:
I would recommend Sharp to anybody whether you're an IT professional or not. Their products are of the highest quality. It is just awesome.
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[outro music plays]
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