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September 8, 2008 |
Grand & Toy brings modern technology, superior design to historic Windsor Arms Hotel
Toronto, ON. Sept. 8, 2008 — Reporters out stargazing at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will have the opportunity to take refuge in today's fully equipped, hi-tech, on-the-go workplace, now playing at the IT Lounge in the Windsor Arms Hotel.
Grand & Toy, Canada's leading supplier of workplace solutions has created an environment ideal for those on-the-go, specifically designed for the needs of accredited media as they cover the sights and sounds of TIFF.
The Grand & Toy Media Centre at the IT Lounge, which offers reporters an opportunity to kick back and relax in the midst of the hustle-and-bustle of the festival, will be outfitted with the latest technology, including laptop computers, wireless Internet, a gaming station and portable plug-ins. In addition, reporters will enjoy contemporary, environmentally sustainable and ergonomically-designed furniture that address the needs of a modern, mobile work culture.
"We are showcasing an evolution of how people are working and the shift towards the ability to increase collaboration, communication and work within smaller spaces," said Kevin Edwards, vice president, marketing, Grand & Toy. "This space is a perfect exhibit of how we learned to optimize our smaller workspace in response to numerous factors, including high real estate costs, environmental integrity and technological portability."
This year's Grand & Toy Media Centre offers reporters the opportunity to experience firsthand workspace, multi-user workstations, individualized and flexible storage, wireless communication, and digital entertainment that has become commonplace in our working culture.
Reporters will have the ability to file stories, download and upload photos, use e-mail and Internet, play video games, and relax with their colleagues in a setting designed to meet their specific needs and workspaces comparable to many corporate environments.
"We had a unique challenge to takea small space and create one that is technologically suitable, elegant, comfortable, and functional, providing a more human-centered approach to the space," said Edwards. "This is the common challenge today's businesses face, and this room shows there are solutions out there to maximize the use of space without compromising."
The Grand & Toy Media Centre at the IT Lounge will be accessible to media from Sept. 4-10, from 10 am to 6 pm.
About Grand & Toy
Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy has evolved from Canada's leading supplier of office products to the nation's number one source for complete business solutions. From office supplies, interiors, technology and business imaging, to a host of essential services, Grand & Toy is enhancing office performance by providing the tools and solutions needed to stay competitive in today's fast-paced marketplace. Offering more than 10,000 products available through an award-winning web site, detailed catalogue and over 40 retail locations across Canada, Grand & Toy offers the resources, experience and insight to help Canadian businesses realize their full potential. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com. |
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