The James A. Byrne United States Courthouse, located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, is a well-known federal courthouse that houses the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Overlooking the historic Independence National Park, the courthouse was constructed between 1970 and 1975, blending modern architecture with its iconic surroundings. Opened in 1975, the building serves as a hub for the federal judiciary system in the region.
The James A. Byrne Courthouse faced a challenging situation with 50 courtrooms, each outfitted with different audiovisual products and manufacturers. This lack of standardization among audiovisual systems made it nearly impossible to determine the specific equipment in each room. Additionally, much of the technology was outdated and failing. As a result, the Pennsylvania Eastern District began to evaluate the next iteration of courtroom technology. A significant amount of time was dedicated to…
