Clair Global Integration Enters Marine Market

	(l-r) Mike Lacy and Jason Kram

With decades of cruise ship entertainment technology expertise, Clair Global Integration is entering the marine market. Working across large-scale entertainment systems for the cruise industry, the team is led by Mike Lacy, VP, and Jason Kram, operations and project manager.

The Florida-based team has introduced advanced technologies in demanding shipboard entertainment environments throughout their illustrious careers. Lacy brings more than 30 years of experience and is assembling an experienced department. "When Clair approached me about forming a team for the marine market of its Integration business, I knew it would be a very good fit," he comments. "Clair excels in the technical engineering disciplines required across several entertainment markets, and this is a very exciting opportunity.

"Jason and I have worked together for many years previously, and I consider him to be one of CGI has already achieved multiple successes in Marine, including becoming a qualified local entertainment system supplier and vendor for Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, which has a network of 18 shipyards across four continents."

The company has also been awarded the opportunity to participate in the revitalization of Royal Caribbean's Silverseas luxury cruise liners.

While CGI continues to invest in personnel globally, it is also strategically utilizing existing staff throughout Europe, as Kram notes: "The Marine industry is very active in Europe, and thanks to Clair's footprint, we have quickly become a primary integration partner within the Marine business on the continent. We're able to leverage existing employees from our European offices, which enables these locations to directly support CGI's marine customers on a local and cultural level."