Genkiosk, the Kiosk Software, Launches in USA, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Following the success of interactive touchscreen kiosks in the UAE for transferring money internationally, Genkiosk, the kiosk software, is expanding the service into new markets. Priorities include regions with large migrant workforces.

Sheffield, UK (PRWEB) - Self-service kiosks, powered by Genkiosk the kiosk software, are the easiest, fastest way to transfer money abroad (or locally). Genkiosk first provided this service in Dubai, in the UAE, where it proved especially popular with migrant workers. Now Genkiosk is launching the same services in the USA, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Future plans for further expansion will depend on market needs, as well as securing the right local partners - especially remittance providers and location owners.

The kiosks replace or supplement more traditional ways of transferring money. Instead of waiting in line for a teller to become available, users simply operate the kiosks themselves via a simple interface - preferably multilingual, so they can select the language best for them. Depending on location, kiosks operate up to 24 hours a day. And Genkiosk maximizes security, up-time and efficiency. The benefits for operators include increased service, availability and profitability.

James Oladujoye, CEO of GWD Media the providers of Genkiosk comments: “Genkiosk manages all types of self-service kiosk. The idea of kiosks for money transfer first came from a client in the UAE. And we have been delighted by the success. Now it is time to expand the service elsewhere in the world.”

From the technology perspective, Genkiosk focuses on providing the specialist kiosk software - and interfacing with best of breed services that already exist. Marek Narkiewicz, CTO, expands: "We operate in the Cloud - for maximum reach and availability, in terms of both time and location. Wherever possible - and remittances are a good example - we use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to link into existing services to maximize functionality and security.”

Genkiosk, from GWD Media was first developed to run and manage pay-as-you-go Internet kiosks. It has now grown to cover the full range of self-service applications:

• Paying bills
• Printing photos
• Accessing Internet and information
• Browsing and shopping
• Transferring money.

Every country has its own specific needs: self-service is just a way of making things quicker and easier.

After launching in Europe, Genkiosk expanded first to the Americas, then the Middle East and beyond, going global via multinational customers and now with direct clients as far afield as Fiji in the South Pacific.

Genkiosk is delivered via the Cloud, maximizing service and availability in every region of the world.

VeoVend, the sister of Genkiosk, provides the same monitoring and management services for more traditional vending (snacks, drinks, beverages, retail.) A hardware plug-in, with mobile phone SIM, gives online access to even the most basic vending machine.

GWD Media is headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and operates worldwide.

World Expo Organizing Committees will Benefit from New Multimedia and Information Facility
 
PARIS – Christie, a world leader in visual technology displays, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Crystal CG, a leading digital media company, to supply innovative visual display solutions for the new Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) multimedia exhibition and information center in Paris, France. The Center, a collaboration between Crystal CG and BIE and 100 percent funded by Crystal CG, will be dedicated to the history of world expos.  It will house a permanent exhibition highlighting BIE’s accomplishments, presented on the latest cutting-edge multimedia technologies from Christie. It will also feature meeting rooms to discuss Expositions, large-scale events and a comprehensive digital research library for delegates, scholars, students and future Expo organizers. The Center held its official grand opening July 27.
 
Crystal CG is a major Christie AV partner in China and the Official Digital Imaging Service Provider of the 2012 Olympic Games.  As a corporate partner of the BIE Center, Christie will be providing a diverse array of advanced digital displays that include the award-winning Christie® MicroTiles® in the reception area, as well as projectors throughout the facility, including the exhibition area, meeting rooms and an immersive first-person experience area.
 
“As a result of the hugely successful collaboration between Crystal CG and Christie at the Qing Ming Festival at Shanghai Expo 2010, Christie was given the opportunity to partner with Crystal CG at the Center, and therefore work more closely with BIE,” said Kathryn Cress, vice president, Global and Corporate Marketing at Christie.  “It is a great privilege for Christie to be the exclusive corporate sponsor and to play an important role in the developmental phase of many key international Expositions that will have an impact upon the world stage.”
 
Cress observed that Christie is well positioned to partner with Crystal CG and co-partner the Center, as Christie has been a major provider of displays and projectors for large-scale events such as Shanghai World Expo 2010 and Yeosu Expo 2012 most recently. 
 
Pascal Deseure, Managing Director at Crystal CG’s BIE Center noted, “Both Christie and Crystal CG are visual solutions pioneers with extensive experience in the industry.  As partners, we look forward to demonstrating the power of visual technology to deliver messages from event sponsors and host cities on a grand scale, and to play a key role in the continuing success of BIE, the intergovernmental organization in-charge of all Expositions in the world.”
 
“The BIE is very pleased with this innovative space provided by Crystal CG in the heart of Paris. This showcase is a great opportunity to present and inspire world-class ideas to candidates, organizers and participants, through Christie’s cutting edge visual solutions,” Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General, Bureau International des Expositions.
 
About Crystal CG

Crystal CG was established in Beijing in 1995 and has 3,000 employees in more 15 cities in China and around the world, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Singapore and Paris. It is a leading global creative group of digital and visual services, supplying clients in a wide range of industries (real-estate, mega-events, advertisement, automotive, medical, cultural, gaming, motion pictures, etc…) with integrated solutions and services. Crystal CG is widely recognized for its expertise and technical capabilities to deliver the most comprehensive and richest visual experience on the biggest scale and limited only by the imagination.  Its creative visual solutions have powered such notable events as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the 2011 Shenzhen Universiade and the Yeosu Expo 2012. In March 2009, Crystal CG was recognized as the official digital imaging service supplier for the 2012 London Olympics.
 
About BIE

The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) (International Exhibitions Bureau) is the intergovernmental organization in charge of overseeing the calendar, the bidding, the selection, and the organization of World and International Expos. The BIE was created by an international convention signed in Paris, France in 1931, which established the rights and responsibilities of the Expo organizers and participants. The role of the BIE is to supervise and ensure the application of this Convention. As the international governing body of Expos, the BIE provides the regulatory framework for these prestigious global events, in which countries, international organizations, civil society groups, corporations, and citizens participate. 
 
About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world.  From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images.  Visit www.christiedigital.com.

PRN’s in-store network to provide Costco warehouses with dedicated 3D content channel
 
(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ISSAQUAH, Wash., – Premier Retail Networks LLC (PRN), a Technicolor company and global leader in digital place-based media services, and Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) (NASDAQ:COST), the third largest retailer in the U.S., today announced a multi-year agreement to extend their longstanding relationship on Costco’s in-store media network and content strategy. PRN and Costco have collaborated on the network since its inception in 2004.
 
PRN and Costco Launch In-Store 3D Content Channel
 
Under the new agreement, PRN’s upgraded in-store media HDTV Network will provide Costco warehouses with a dedicated 3D content channel to support Costco’s 3D consumer electronics education initiatives.
 
Working closely with Costco to enhance engagement with their members, PRN is further integrating its HDTV Network platform with Costco’s technology infrastructure to support a wider range of media formats.  This upgrade delivers high-quality video streams, enhances performance of video playback channels across the network, and is scalable to accommodate future technologies.  The platform’s ability to evolve with future video / digital applications will enable Costco to continually showcase the latest developments in consumer electronics.
 
“PRN continues to provide Costco with new and innovative ways to engage our members and bring the highest quality technology to in-store media,” said Paul Latham, vice president of membership and services.
 
“In addition to the important renewal of our longstanding relationship, we’re excited to bring 3D to Costco,” said PRN President Ahmad Ouri.  “Costco Members benefit from this new platform as they can learn about and compare products and be entertained while they shop.”
 
Under the extended agreement, PRN will continue to provide Costco with:

•       An integrated retail media solution including custom HDTV content, strategic programming, advertising sales, network operations, media management and scheduling.
 
•       Custom programming highlighting Costco’s differentiated services and department offerings, branded Costco content and consumer electronics education, produced by PRN’s Content and Creative Group.
 
•       Engaging product features with visually rich, custom HD entertainment and sports programming acquired from PRN’s growing strategic alliances with more than 150 premier content providers.

The Costco network operates in 400 warehouses in the U.S., reaching more than 45 million members on a monthly basis (Costco HDTV Viewership Study, The Nielsen Company, 2010).
 
About Costco

Costco currently operates 602 warehouses, including 435 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 82 in Canada, 32 in Mexico, 22 in the United Kingdom, 13 in Japan, eight in Taiwan, seven in Korea and three in Australia.  The Company also operates an online commerce website, Costco.com in the United States and Costco.ca in Canada. Both websites offer an expanded product selection with many items not found in traditional warehouses. The Company plans to open up to an additional seven new warehouses prior to the end of its fiscal year on September 2, 2012.
 
About Premier Retail Networks LLC  
                                                                  
Premier Retail Networks LLC (PRN) provides digital place-based media services that enable retailers and marketers to reach over 200 million consumers on a monthly basis in more than 9,100 locations in the U.S.  PRN works with leading retailers, advertisers, content and technology companies to create and deliver place-based media that engages, informs and motivates consumers where they shop, eat and socialize.  PRN’s retail customers include Acme Markets, Albertsons, Associated Food Stores, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Jewel-Osco, Meijer, Pathmark, Sam’s Club, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Star Market, Target and Walmart Stores.  PRN also represents the in-venue networks located in a number of leading quick service restaurants. PRN’s programming alliances include major television networks and other media properties, as well as movie studios, record labels and magazine and newspaper publishers.
 
 

Dramatic Digital Visual Displays Light Up Canada Olympic House

LONDON – Christie today announced its partnership with Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s (DFAIT) “Invest in Canada.” Christie has provided two striking digital displays featuring Christie® MicroTiles® and Christie Entero LED rear projection cubes at Canada Olympic House in Trafalgar Square.  Operating from July 27 through August 12, in addition to being the Canadian Olympic Committee's space for athletes, their friends and their families, Canada Olympic House hosts business leaders and government dignitaries and showcase Canada’s leading industries and businesses. Christie is among the select technology companies invited to participate.
 
As a world leader of visual display technologies and solutions, with manufacturing in Canada, Christie’s partnership with DFAIT at Canada Olympic House in London includes a large lobby display of up to 37 Christie MicroTiles and four 72” diagonal Entero cubes, the world’s first LED-based ultra-high resolution projection display system, for the Business Club, site of numerous networking events throughout the month.  Both displays show a video and graphical montage highlighting Canada’s leading sectors and landscapes. Float4 Interactive is providing the interactivity kit to allow multiple users to interact with the displays.
 
Business leaders, government dignitaries, world-class athletes and executives from all over the world are expected to attend the various events to be presented at the facility.  This includes a special Information Communications Technology (ICT) day on August 6, put on by Invest in Canada in association with the Financial Times, as well as a technology showcase organized by Invest Ottawa on behalf of the Consider Canada Alliance.
 
“From award-winning games and visual effects, to digital cinema and e-commerce, to wireless and mobile applications, Canada is an important player in the global economy,” noted Kathryn Cress, vice president of Global and Corporate Marketing at Christie. “As a major contributor to Canada’s technology revolution with manufacturing facilities in the Waterloo Region, Christie is proud to bring its expertise to Canada Olympic House to help further the country’s strategic expansion upon the world’s digital stage.”
 
According to the government of Canada, Canada's digital industries are a robust and rapidly advancing sector, with 32,700 companies, more than half a million employees, annual revenues in excess of $162 billion and annual exports of $26 billion in 2010. Profiling these activities is part of the government’s economic strategy to create conditions for businesses in Canada to succeed on a global scale. At Canada Olympic House, senior policy-makers and global business leaders will inform potential investors about Canada's ICT sector, its key areas of growth, as well as the challenges and emerging investment opportunities.
 
“As a leader in the ICT sector, Canada long ago recognized the importance of fostering innovation and creating the right business environment to attract world-class companies to our shores," said International Trade Minister Ed Fast. "With our low taxes, strong and stable economy, significant research and development incentives, and highly-educated workforce, Canada continues to be a premier destination of choice for foreign investors. Christie's revolutionary digital cinema technology and powerful visual displays highlight how Canada's competitive strengths and economic vision benefit a global audience and drive economic growth here at home."
 
About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com.
 

Includes 22 video walls, based on YCD platform and implemented by ESSENTIALCOM

New York, ESSENTIALCOM, a leading provider of innovative audio-visual solutions, and YCD Multimedia, a global leading provider of smart digital media, today announced that WESTMED Medical Group has installed a complete digital signage solution in its new comprehensive medical office at Westchester’s Ridge Hill in Yonkers, New York. WESTMED's medical office offers a variety of medical services, including primary and specialty care, radiology, medical lab, and urgent care.

The digital signage project, implemented by ESSENTIALCOM and based on YCD's digital signage platform, included 22 HD video walls in the office’s two main 300-foot-long corridors, and on the second floor entrance check-in lobby. Content includes high-definition ambiance video clips, such as nature and landscape, pictures taken by employees and patients, information about selected WESTMED programs and services, and more.

"The video walls have already improved patient experience, creating a calm and welcoming environment in waiting rooms and corridors throughout the facility," said Simeon Schwartz, MD, president and CEO of WESTMED Medical Group. "In addition, we offer employees and patients the opportunity to provide their favorite pictures to be displayed on the video walls.  We also  display educational programs, seminars and lectures on new health initiatives."

"ESSENTIALCOM’s focus on the latest technologies with enhanced project planning convinced WESTMED to partner with us for this state-of-the-art project,” said Eli Hezi, ESSENTIALCOM's co-founder. "They relied on us to bring the best partners in the industry and were delighted with the final results. This solution demonstrates how important effective content integrated into a professional digital signage system actually is.”

"The project demonstrates the benefits of digital media to the healthcare industry," said Noam Levavi, YCD's CEO. "Digital media creates a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere, thereby lowering patient anxiety and decreasing perceived wait time. In addition, the ability to deliver useful targeted information to patients visiting the clinic, in an attractive audio-visual manner, may directly contribute to their health."

The video walls installed at the medical office consist of more than 70 Samsung thin LED displays using the latest Key Digital HDMI extenders. YCD's C-nario Messenger, which serves as the engine behind the displays, is a complete digital signage display, distribution and management software platform that provides better-than-broadcast quality playback in any shape, size and resolution. Recently, YCD announced the integration of C-nario Messenger with the company's Retail Advertising and Merchandising Platform (RAMP). The hardware, software and content were integrated by ESSENTIALCOM, together with YCD's team.

About ESSENTIALCOM

Headquartered in White Plains, NY, ESSENTIALCOM provides convergence and complete integration of digital signage, custom visual public displays, networking, control and Enterprise HD IP CCTV. Our experience includes projects in the retail, medical, governmental and non-profit sectors. We specialize in state-of-the-art solutions, using the latest technologies and adapting them to each client’s unique environment. For more information visit www.essentialcom.com

About YCD Multimedia

YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com

About WESTMED Medical Group

WESTMED Medical Group is a large multi-specialty group medical practice, with headquarters in Purchase, NY.  It is staffed by a team of more than 220 physicians dedicated to providing coordinated, efficient, quality patient care at its 9 locations in central and lower Westchester County. The practice uses state-of-the-art systems and electronic medical records to enhance the health of the community. WESTMED has medical offices in White Plains, Rye, Westchester’s Ridge Hill in Yonkers, Purchase, Scarsdale and New Rochelle.  Connect with WESTMED online at www.westmedgroup.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

Ewing, New Jersey, and Tokyo, Japan — Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:PANL), the leading OLED patent licensor and supplier of materials and technologies for energy-efficient OLED displays and lighting, and FUJIFILM Corporation (TSE: 4901), announced today that Fujifilm has sold and Universal Display has purchased the entire worldwide patent portfolio of more than 1,200 OLED patents and patent applications of Fujifilm for $105 million.

For more than 10 years, Fujifilm has conducted R&D in the OLED field, and, as a result, developed promising new technologies in OLED materials as well as devices using such materials, and obtained a strong patent portfolio covering such technologies.

As a leading company in the OLED industry with advanced technologies and a well-respected patent position in the OLED field, Universal Display is expanding its business for OLED materials and the licensing of its patented OLED technologies through this acquisition.

Fujifilm and Universal Display have been exploring possible strategic relationships between the two companies, and have agreed to the sale and purchase of Fujifilm’s OLED patent portfolio in connection with a strategic relationship beneficial to both companies. This will allow Universal Display, in addition to strengthening its existing worldwide patent portfolio, to explore new and exciting areas of OLED materials and product development for the future. Fujifilm will expand its business for the supply of Fujifilm’s highly functional materials, such as barrier films, conductive films and flexible substrates, to OLED manufacturers around the world, including Universal Display’s worldwide customer base. Fujifilm and Universal Display intend to strengthen and enhance their strategic alliance in the future.

“We are much delighted to realize cooperation between Fujifilm, with its advanced OLED material technologies, and Universal Display, a leader in the OLED industry playing a central role, by this transfer of Fujifilm’s OLED patent portfolio. I strongly believe that this agreement will be mutually beneficial to both companies,” said Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fujifilm. “With its industry-leading, proprietary technologies in R&D and production of highly functional materials, Fujifilm will continue to contribute to the OLED industry by supplying innovative highly functional materials including barrier films. Fujifilm and Universal Display will continue discussions for further possible strategic relationship between the two companies.”

“We are very excited to acquire the OLED patent portfolio of Fujifilm Corporation, a remarkable company with one of the strongest OLED research teams in the world for more than a decade. It is an honor to incorporate their excellent work into our portfolio. This transaction will almost double Universal Display’s patent portfolio enabling us to deepen, broaden and extend the technologies and materials that we offer to our customers,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display. Opportunities such as this come along rarely, and we are pleased that we are able to expand our OLED licensing and materials businesses and accelerate the growth of the OLED markets with this excellent acquisition. We look forward to continuing to enhance our alliance by exploring new avenues of collaboration with Fujifilm in the future.”

To see how Universal Display is changing the face of the display and lighting industries with its UniversalPHOLED®, white OLED and flexible OLED technologies, please visit the company at www.universaldisplay.com.

About FUJIFILM Corporation

FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan is one of the major operating companies of FUJIFILM Holdings. Since its founding in 1934, the company has built up a wealth of advanced, highly versatile technologies in the field of photo imaging, and Fujifilm is now applying these technologies to other new business fields. With its leading-edge, proprietary technologies, Fujifilm provides top-quality products and services and brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries including medical systems / life sciences, graphic arts, document solutions, highly functional materials, optical devices and digital imaging. Through its corporate philosophy, Fujifilm demonstrates its commitment to making a significant contribution to society. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good citizenship. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilm.com/.

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: PANL) is a leader in developing and delivering state-of-the-art, organic light emitting device (OLED) technologies, materials and services to the display and lighting industries. Founded in 1994, the company currently owns or has exclusive, coexclusive or sole license rights with respect to more than 2,700 issued and pending patents worldwide, including those acquired from Fujifilm. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of low power and eco-friendly displays and white lighting. The company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display, please visit www.universaldisplay.com. Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to Universal Display Corporation’s technologies and potential applications of those technologies, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forwardlooking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forwardlooking statement contained in this document.

Christie MicroTiles Provide Brilliant Video Wall Display and Lowers Cost of Operations
 
CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, recently gave new life to the Dallas Police Department’s 24/7 Fusion Center, with a 6 units high by 12 units wide digital video wall.  The 72-unit Christie® MicroTiles® display is part of the Center’s comprehensive technology upgrade to fight crime in the City of Dallas and to gather and share intelligence information with state-level and Federal Homeland Security.

In 2010, the Dallas Police Department, with major funding from Homeland Security, upgraded its training and special event operations room into a new state-of-the-art Fusion Center, merging information from separate 911 Center, city wide surveillance cameras, tracking systems and investigative analytical databases to improve functionality and response times within the new intelligence operations center. Equipped with new consoles, a SMART Board®, intelligent switching capability, and visualizing data from more than 25 sources, the Dallas Police Department, through AV solutions provider, Whitlock, turned to Christie for its visual technology.  “We recommended Christie MicroTiles for their exceptional image quality in brightness, contrast and color reproduction,” explained Scott Creevy, senior account executive with Whitlock. “The MicroTiles also offer a low cost of operation and a long track record of reliability, which made them the perfect choice for the Fusion Center.”

As a result of the technology integration, up to 27  Fusion analysis detectives per day work more effectively with the added ability to monitor a comprehensive common operating picture displayed on the MicroTiles wall in real-time.  “The facility operates 24/7 so we needed a  video wall that was high resolution, durable and low maintenance,” said Paul Schuster, senior corporal and special projects coordinator of the Dallas Police Department.  
 
Added Schuster: “Our detectives monitor close to 100 cameras all around the city, including officer locations, calls and national live events, so the Dallas Police Department needed a video wall that could help us maintain our 24-hour operation. Christie MicroTiles do just that, while lowering the cost of operations.”
 
Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown credits the Fusion Center, its technology and other new initiatives for reducing crime in Dallas for the eighth consecutive year. States Chief Brown, “It’s about policing smarter, using the information and technology that is available to outsmart the criminal element.”
 
Creevy adds that “Christie MicroTiles self-calibrate and are designed for maximum image quality in high ambient light environments, such as the Dallas Fusion Center.”

Commented Fusion Center Commander Lt. Thomasson, “With the Fusion Center’s  advanced technology, we are fighting crime more intelligently in the City of Dallas. Our detectives  have quicker access to information that can be shared responsibly with one another, with other departments and with the patrol officers working the streets.”   

“Today’s control rooms go beyond traditional displaying and monitoring. Integrated technology allows information to be shared anywhere; quickly, accurately, and effortlessly,” said John Stark, senior director, Collaborative Visual Solutions at Christie. “The Dallas Police Department had the foresight to see the benefit of using Christie MicroTiles as the visual element of their newly integrated environment, advancing the efficiency and accuracy of their intelligence operations.”  

Christie MicroTiles have built-in sensors monitoring each LED’s performance, automatically adjusting brightness and color continuously for the life of the display. Built with reliable solid-state components, including LEDs rated at 65,000 hours to half brightness, no lamps or consumables need to be replaced for more than seven years. Using the strengths of both DLP® projection and LED technology, Christie MicroTiles offer substantially brighter images and a much wider color palette than conventional flat panel LCD and plasma displays. With no practical limit to the number of tiles in a display, Christie MicroTiles produce a virtually seamless canvas with an unlimited number of super-fine pixels.

About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com. 

Second Generation Digital Menu Board Implementation

Oklahoma City, OK – Ping HD, a leading provider of Digital Menu Board and Digital Signage solutions for the QSR & Retail industries, joined with coolgreens as the preferred digital menu board solution partner.

Just months after implementing a Digital Signage solution, coolgreens took the commercial decision to migrate away from their initial solution provider because of the unforeseen challenges in content management, operational costs and support. This is a perfect example where coolgreens could utilize everything that has already been purchased while allowing Ping HD to cost effectively change out the software and provide a fresh new content look.

Mike Gent, Retail Development Consultant – coolgreens adds “After an expensive and very frustrating initial foray into the digital menu realm, coolgreens was fortunate to partner with Ping HD and establish a menu system that fulfilled our original expectations and much more…

coolgreens has five operating fast/casual restaurants and extensive expansion plans that demand a digital menu system that can be controlled and managed from a single source; Ping HD provided that without any complicated systems or interfaces. The most critical aspect of our choice of Ping HD is their ability to convert our existing hardware to their platform without any added hardware costs. Those savings alone, allowed coolgreens to expand its digital menu system. The annual costs of managing our digital menus will be substantially less than the original vendor.

Our experience with Ping HD from customer sales, format development, content coordination, field installation, to technical support and ongoing follow-up has been outstanding and Ping HD is a superior choice for coolgreens.”

Kevin Goldsmith, Ping HD’s Director of Digital Media Operations adds “Just like you see in urban regeneration projects that make use of “brownfield” land there is a growing pool of opportunity for second generation digital signage networks and coolgreens provide an excellent example of this trend by becoming the latest of many companies that have changed over to Ping HD’s solutions. We are very excited to provide coolgreens with the solution that meets their business strategy and we look forward to expanding their network as they grow.” 

About Ping HD

Ping HD is a full service digital media company.  Whether you are looking for digital menu boards, digital signage networks, right the way through to interactive touchscreen solutions, Ping HD can provide you with a solution specific to your requirements. Working with leading hardware and software vendors, Ping HD provides a robust bullet proof solution backed up with outstanding customer service and after sales support.

About coolgreens

coolgreens is a healthy alternative to casual dining. Using only the freshest, natural ingredients available, we refuse to have any processed foods or trans-fat in any of our menu items which include made-to-order salads, wraps, flatbread pizzas and homemade soups.

In fact, everything on our menu, including our dressings, proteins and soups, is prepared fresh daily by our Executive Chef Trey Ferguson at the coolgreens commissary kitchen located in Oklahoma City. This is just one more way we ensure our customers receive the same, quality product at each of our locations.

In addition to our low-fat, low-calorie menu items, we also offer a number of vegan and gluten-free menu options. We are passionate about providing the highest quality, nutritious food available without compromising flavor.

Enjoying a sweet snack or delicious dessert no longer has to be a guilty pleasure with coolgreens tart frozen yogurt and smoothies. Whether it's dessert, an afternoon snack or a post-workout smoothie, you won't believe that something so delicious can be good for you.

Marcy Patzer of Scala Joins Bob Rosenberry of HP to Present on How Retail Solutions Providers Can Grow Their Businesses with Digital Signage

Exton, PA (PRWEB) - Scala Inc. today announced retail expert Marcy Patzer of Scala will present with Bob Rosenberry of HP on how retail solutions providers can tap the fast-growing digital signage market at the RetailNOW Conference.

The session, called “Demystify Digital Signage,” takes place on August 1 at 9:00 a.m PT. It will help retail solutions providers better understand digital signage, learn how they can educate customers on the technology, and understand how to build a successful digital signage practice. RetailNOW runs from July 29 to August 1 in Las Vegas.

Ms. Patzer, senior director, retail strategies at Scala, is a market leader in the pursuit of engaging customers through the use of digital displays. Prior to joining Scala, Ms. Patzer’s background in the AV Integration field allowed her to focus on all aspects of technology and how to best utilize audio and digital media within retail and restaurant environments.

Mr. Rosenberry, manager, digital signage solutions, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP, has worldwide responsibility for developing compelling digital signage and in-store interactive solutions, raising overall market awareness of HP in the digital signage space and providing subject matter expertise to help HP’s customers and partners succeed in their digital signage initiatives.

“Digital signage provides a great growth opportunity for retail solutions providers. Increasingly, retailers are adopting digital signage because they see it can boost sales by helping them educate consumers about available products and services, cross-promote products and improve the customer experience,” said Ms. Patzer.

Scala provides the top platform for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks. The Scala Channel Program helps solutions providers drive new revenue sources by offering market-leading digital signage solutions. The program delivers extensive marketing and sales support, and training to assist partners in the sales process.

About Scala

Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala Inc. is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions. Scala is the world’s first connected signage company, offering the leading platforms for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: http://www.scala.com/ or the Scala blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Expanded collaboration will supply new Samsung panel making operations in China 

CORNING, N.Y., (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Corning Singapore Holdings Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corning Incorporated, and Samsung Display Co., Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Wuxi New District, China, intending to establish a new equity venture for the manufacture of TFT-LCD glass substrates in China. Pending a final signed agreement between Corning and Samsung Display, the new equity venture is expected to be formed later this year, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals.

This newest venture will be an extension of a decades-long alliance between Samsung and Corning, and will leverage Corning's LCD glass substrate technology and Samsung Display's LCD display expertise. The new entity will supply LCD glass substrates to Samsung Suzhou LCD Co., Ltd. in China.

Corning and Samsung Display will authorize the new company to spend up to US$600 million to construct a new LCD glass substrate facility in the People's Republic of China. The new company will make the investment in phases over the next few years as stages of the facility are constructed and brought online. With the support of the Wuxi municipal government, the new entity will be located in Wuxi New District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, in China. The manufacturing plant will have Gen 8 (2,200 x 2,500 mm) glass-melting and finishing capability. Construction of the facility will start by the end of 2012, with production expected to begin at the end of 2013, in time to meet demand for the start-up of Samsung Suzhou LCD.

Although new LCD glass capacity is being built in China, Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co., Ltd. (SCP), an equity venture of Samsung and Corning, will be idling some of its LCD glass capacity in Korea. "As a market leader in the LCD glass industry, Corning has built a highly efficient worldwide supply network, which includes our equity venture companies, to meet customers' needs," said James P. Clappin, president of Corning Glass Technologies. "Shifting a portion of SCP's capacity in Korea to this new facility in China will enable us to provide outstanding local supply in support of Samsung's new panel-making operations there," Clappin added.

Market research firm DisplaySearch said more than 44 million LCD TVs were shipped to retailers in China last year, and that the market should increase to over 56 million units in 2014.

"China's LCD TV end market represents more than 20% of the worldwide total. Consequently, LCD panel manufacturers have been investing in China-based production," said Donggun Park, executive vice president of Samsung Display and leader of the company's LCD business. "Our new LCD glass venture with Corning will help enable Samsung Display to succeed in capturing a leading portion of this market through our new Samsung Suzhou LCD entity in China," Park said.

"Corning and Samsung have had a long and successful collaboration in the display industry, dating back nearly 40 years to the early days of television," said Wendell P. Weeks, Corning's chairman, chief executive officer, and president. "The strength and success of our ties are built on Corning's ability to develop and make high-technology glass with the key attributes that support Samsung's businesses. Together, we have led the evolution of displays, from the high-growth years of CRT, to our current successful business supplying world-leading substrates for today's high-definition LCD TVs, and now to the launch of this important new venture in China," Weeks said.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated ( www.corning.com ) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are based on current expectations and assumptions about Corning's financial results and business operations, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include: the effect of global political, economic and business conditions; conditions in the financial and credit markets; currency fluctuations; tax rates; product demand and industry capacity; competition; reliance on a concentrated customer base; manufacturing efficiencies; cost reductions; availability of critical components and materials; new product commercialization; pricing fluctuations and changes in the mix of sales between premium and non-premium products; new plant start-up or restructuring costs; possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict, political or financial instability, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, or major health concerns; adequacy of insurance; equity company activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product and components performance issues; retention of key personnel; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory developments. These and other risk factors are detailed in Corning's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

Taipei, Taiwan, - IBASE Technology Inc. (TASDAQ: 8050), a world-leading manufacturer of industrial motherboards and embedded systems, releases its latest Intel® QM67 chipset-based digital signage player, the SI-56.

SI-56 is a mid-range digital signage player designed for Intel's 2nd generation Core(TM) i7/i5/i3 processors with integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. With increased frequency compared with previous generation HD Graphics, the new graphics core supports OpenGL 3.0, Shader Model 4.1 and DirectX 10.1 standards, as well as full-HD video with the player's dual HDMI connections.

The slim SI-56 comes with a 30mm slender chassis that can fit into the tightest spaces behind displays. It offers dual Gigabit connectivity, dual RS232 serial ports, dual mPCIe slots and an Expresscard slot for added expansion. Its iSMART technology improves environmental performance by allowing start/shutdown scheduling and power resume to make systems more energy efficient.

The SI-56 is currently available with Intel® Core(TM) i5 2510E processor, 4GB memory and 160GB hard disk drive, or in barebone for customization options. A VESA mounting kit is optional.

SI-56 FEATURES:

•  Supports 2nd Generation Intel® Core(TM) i7/i5/i3 processor
•  Intel® HD graphics 3000 in i7/i5/i3 CPU
•  iSMART - for auto-scheduler and power resume
•  Supports DDR3 1333MHz memory, up to 16GB
•  Expresscard slot and dual mPCIe(x1) slots
•  Two RS232 serial port
•  Slim and compact design
  

About IBASE Technology

Founded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of industrial PC products. IBASE's R&D team is composed of talented hardware and software engineers - 50% with over 10 years and 45% with 5 to 10 years of experience in their respective fields. Current product offerings from IBASE include various single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, industrial motherboards, Disk-Size SBC, ETX CPU modules, embedded systems and network appliance for different applications in the automation, digital signage, gaming, entertainment, medical, military and networking markets. IBASE also provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers' requirements. For more information, please visit www.ibase.com.tw.

IBASE Technology Inc. is an Associate Member of the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. For more information, please visit www.intel.com/go/ica.

Intel and Intel Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Kansas City, KS – Velociti, Inc., a global provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Kansas City, KS, announces today that it is partnering with OpenService, as their preferred survey, installation and service provider in North America. The partnership teams Velociti’s comprehensive deployment services with OpenService’s digital signage solutions for retail, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, banking, education, corporate and outdoor environments.

“The digital signage industry is experiencing significant growth right now,” said Jim West, Vice President of Sales with Velociti Inc., “which is why partnering with OpenService to provide a complete solution for our clients was a natural next step. They are a dynamic company with an impressive team of people; we look forward to a long relationship with them.”

OpenService was formed to address the complexity of digital signage deployments, and provides comprehensive end-to-end services including consulting, hardware, content management, remote management and even user analytics. OpenService selected AOpen hardware because of its proven quality and the company’s leading role in the industry. Their partnership with Velociti’s capabilities and nationwide coverage of helps simplify the process for both pre and post digital signage deployment.

“AOpen consistently scores high in customer satisfaction,” said Vernon Slack, Director of Business Development with AOpen, “so it’s very important we partner with companies that uphold the same high standards as we do.  Velociti’s dedicated team, quality work and attention to detail is why we are happy to have them as part of our ecosystem of partners.”

AOpen currently provides diverse solutions for vertical markets. AOpen products range from ultra-small energy efficient media players to all-in-one touch screen systems for use in digital signage, kiosk and POS applications. AOpen has built a strong reputation as a digital signage specialist and works closely with its alliance partners, who are available to consult and assist on a per-project basis. These alliances simplify the process of bringing digital signage to market.

Velociti offers comprehensive networking and digital signage deployment services and focuses extensive research and development resources to support its preparedness for the latest technology solutions. Velociti’s range of services includes Site Surveys, Project Management, Inventory Management, Installation Design & Documentation, Hardware Staging & Configuration, Hardware Installation, Software/Application Installation, Structured Cabling Installation, Site Tunes and troubleshooting, performance certification, Post Installation Service, Go Live support, User Training and Call center/Technical Support.

About Velociti Inc

Velociti is a global provider of technology deployment services, specializing in the installation & service of a broad range of transportation and networking technology products. Velociti’s experience allows enterprise level technology consumers to maximize ROI as a result of leveraging expert, rapid deployment. Velociti clients include many Fortune 500 companies from a wide variety of market segments including transportation, retail, distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, food service and public venues. For more information visit www.velociti.com or call toll free (855)-233-7210.

About OpenService

Founded and built upon a program that connects customers and suppliers under the OpenService banner. The intent is to assist in creating standards for signage and finding the best possible solutions to suit the end customer’s needs.  As the use of ‘intelligent systems’ become more prevalent we are also including partners that provide services that complements signage such as POS, m-commerce. OpenService provides the best of breed to clients and access to complimentary services for and from our partners. The OpenService carries the ‘signage made simple philosophy’; the service includes work with many parties from software, installation solutions, and design partners to consultative screen placement or business case services. For more information, please visit us at www.open-service.org.

About AOpen America Inc.

AOpen, Inc. founded in 1996 is headquartered in Taiwan with offices in America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. AOpen has more than 10 years of IT hardware manufacturing experience along with keen insights into IT industry trends that help drive the growth of AOpen. As the leading manufacturer, of digital signage hardware solutions world-wide, AOpen keeps expanding its products and services for digital signage and other vertical application markets. With in-depth market knowledge AOpen can offer advice for complete digital signage platform solutions. AOpen has cultivated a sophisticated ecosystem of premium solution providers to offer its solutions via its value added channel network to the market. For further information, visit usa.aopen.com or contact:

EzSign TV, LG's Popular Turnkey Digital Signage Solution, Now Available in Fry's Electronics Stores Across the Country 

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Helping more small business owners access affordable digital signage technology, LG Electronics USA has joined forces with Fry's Electronics Inc. to offer the popular LG EzSign TVs in all Fry's retail stores nationwide, in addition to the retailer's website, www.frys.com .

A turnkey digital signage solution for small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs), EzSign TV offers high-quality picture and contrast ratios combined with customizable content running simultaneously with live TV or another external media source, attracting attention while delivering messaging to consumers.

Now available for purchase in all 34 Fry's retail locations and online, the 32-, 42- and 47-inch class sizes (31.5-, 42.0-, 47.0-inch diagonal, respectively) of the EzSign LD452B LCD TV series include an internal media player, complete software package with custom signage templates and commercial-grade display settings to optimize power savings and product lifespan.

Fry's Electronics is the first retail outlet to both sell and display the commercial EzSign TV product in-store, providing the opportunity for small business owners to learn more about the product and "test drive" it in a retail setting. First introduced in 2011, EzSign TV has grown in popularity and expanded sales channels to include Direct Market Retailers (DMRs), IT integrators, professional/custom A/V dealers and installers and digital signage resellers.

"Given the increase in 'Do-It-Yourself' small business owners turning to traditional electronics retailers for business solutions, teaming up with Fry's to reach this customer segment was a natural fit for LG and a turnkey commercial product like EzSign TV," said Rick Calacci, vice president of regional sales, LG Electronics USA. "Progressive home electronics retailers like Fry's are expanding both in-store and online inventory to include the latest small business solutions, and LG sees this as a trend that will continue as the 'D-I-Y' small business segment matures."

An Evolving Small Business Display Market

Unit shipments of EzSign TV have nearly doubled this year, illustrating the growing demand for digital signage solutions across SMB categories - from retail and restaurant to hospitality, healthcare and education settings.

Decreased barriers to entry such as attractive price points and more intuitive technologies continue to fuel digital signage adoption across the SMB segment. A May 2012 report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.), "The World Market for Digital Signage - 2012," cites that approximately 50 percent of digital signage sales are from SMBs.

"The small business segment of our customer base has always been very strong at Fry's, and many of these customers are seeking televisions for customer entertainment, communications and digital signage uses," said Randy Fry, co-founder and president, Fry's Electronics, Inc. "It made perfect sense for Fry's to work with our trusted vendor, LG, to bring an all-in-one display option such as EzSign TV to this growing customer base."

Bringing Award-Winning Technology to Small Business

Honored by CRN as "Product of the Year'' in 2011 and by Commercial Integrator as the industry's best 2012 digital signage hardware hardware*, the LG EzSign TV is an innovation in digital signage, combining LG's advanced display technology with the benefits of a "smart" commercial display solution.

Cost Effective: Designed as a turnkey signage solution for SMBs, EzSign TV includes an internal media player and all software for set-up and ongoing operation, eliminating the need for costly peripherals, software and professional support.

Customizable: Users can quickly and easily create custom content by using any PC and the free EzSign software, and then transfer that content by using a USB flash drive and plug it in to the EzSign TV to run content in the form of a billboard - no additional hardware is needed. More than 50 templates provide a variety of options for displaying a combination of advertisement, informational content and live television broadcast on the same screen.

Commercial Features: With EzSign TV, SMBs benefit from an all-in-one signage solution with a commercial limited warranty that's longer than consumer displays used in commercial settings. Plus, with USB cloning, operators can also easily transfer public displays settings from the "Master TV" to an unlimited number of televisions of the same type and configuration, effectively synching all on-site displays.

Energy Efficient: Using LG's EcoSmart(TM) technology, all EzSign TVs are designed to be ENERGY STAR® qualified. EzSign TV also features a number of public display and power management settings to optimize energy efficiency within commercial environments where continuous operation is often a factor.

In addition to the LD452B LCD TV series available for purchase at Fry's Electronics, LG offers a variety of EzSign TV solutions to meet SMB display needs, including LV355B and LT560E series LED displays in 32-, 37- 42-, 47- and 55-inch class sizes (31.5-, 37.0, 42.0-, 47.0- and 54.6-inch diagonal, respectively), featuring auto-scheduling and wireless network options.

For more information on LG's EzSign TV and full range of commercial display solutions for small-, mid- and large-scale operations, please visit: www.lgsolutions.com . For more information about EzSign TVs available through Fry's Electronics, visit www.frys.com .

About LG Electronics USA

The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit www.LGSolutions.com .

* CRN "Product of the Year" award received for LV355B series EzSign TV and Commercial Integrator Awards received for LT560E series EzSign TV.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

New addition to Diebold’s EMEA leadership confirms company’s commitment to U.K. and Ireland

LONDON – Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) announced that John Ennis has been appointed as country manager, U.K. and Ireland. He will lead Diebold’s sales and service activities and execute the company’s growth strategies in that region. Ennis will also lead efforts in continuing to strengthen Diebold’s position in the U.K. and Ireland, relying on the company’s global expertise and extensive solutions portfolio.

Prior to joining Diebold, Ennis gained 20 years of experience in the financial self-service industry, holding several senior management positions in the banking and supplier sectors. Ennis began his career with NatWest/RBS Bank, where his most recent role was head of its self-service network. He has spent the past 10 years working in a global services and product company where he developed a thriving business within the U.K. banking sector, also leading the development of global banking accounts.

A senior banking and industry professional with extensive business development and significant IT programme experience, Ennis brings a unique combination of banking industry and supplier commercial sales experience to Diebold.

“John’s banking and technical experience combined with his expertise in the U.K. and Irish markets will be highly valuable in helping us grow our position in these two important regions,” said Dave Wetzel, vice president and managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Diebold. “Diebold’s global expertise and capacity to quickly develop innovative and flexible solutions and services adapted to local requirements have been key in strengthening our position in the U.K. and Ireland. The launch of the Opteva® 820 ATM – the latest addition to the Flex PerformanceSM Series first showcased in London a few months ago – has highlighted Diebold’s ability to understand and meet British and Irish banks’ needs.”

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in the Canton, Ohio region, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's website at www.diebold.com or follow the company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diebold_inc.

Parma (ITALY), The Bologna Airport became the first in Europe to introduce the new multi-company 'full auto check-in' kiosks, which will allow passengers to reserve their seats on board and check their luggage in a single operation.

In fact, the Marconi Airport was selected by Siemens as the pilot facility for the activation of the new 'Sicheck Full Auto Check In' units: automatic kiosks that can be used by all airlines, with which passengers can carry out their pre-boarding procedures quickly and autonomously. In order to further streamline the process, passengers will be able to read the barcodes shown on the boarding cards directly from their own smartphones.

This innovation represents yet another step towards the complete automation of airport procedures, offering passengers greater autonomy and freedom.

While there are currently four 'Sicheck' units present at the airport, this number is expected to grow to 14 by the end of 2013, following a gradual< integration process aimed at ensuring the units’ acceptance and approval on behalf of the passengers. The same project will subsequently also be carried out at the Madrid airport.

Siemens Italia has chosen CUSTOM printers for the realization of these self-service kiosks, specifically the KPM150H model for printing the luggage tags, which will soon also be equipped with RFID tags for tracking, and the VKP80II model (the best-selling unit that currently boasts over 320,000 installations) for printing the receipt/boarding pass.

CUSTOM has once again confirmed itself as an industry leader, thanks to the exceptional reliability and technology offered by its products. Visit the website www.custom.biz to find out more about our complete range of solutions for the kiosk and self-service market.

About CUSTOM ENGINEERING

CUSTOM ENGINEERING was founded in 1992 with the aim of developing mechatronic (mechanical/electronic) solutions, above all for the rapidly expanding printer market. Since its foundation, the company’s goal has always been to invest as much as possible in the research and development of quality products and solutions. All the technical innovations, electronics, mechanical designs, firmware, drivers and utilities are developed in-house. The company’s 20 years of product development have allowed it to gain extensive experience and technical know-how in various sectors. In fact, CUSTOM offers the widest range of specialized devices for the vertical markets: Point of Sale printers, receipt printers and cash registers  OEM and TKT mechanisms, printers, ticket printers and scanners, the Gaming / Lottery / Gambling division printers, terminals, monitors and scanners.

Contact information:
CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA
Marketing Office
Tel. +39 0521.680111
Fax +39 0521.610701

www.custom.biz

Colombia's Premiere Network Operator Selects BroadSign Digital Signage Software 

MONTREAL, /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Colombia's leading digital signage network operator, Enmedio Comunicacion Digital, has elected to deploy BroadSign's industry-leading technology platform across its networks with plans for significant growth in the coming months.

Enmedio Comunicacion Digital operates advertising and corporate networks in Colombia's most prominent cities. Its advertising arm, Enmedio Advertising Networks, has deployed over 1600 digital displays in more than 830 high-traffic venues across the country. Enmedio Corporate Networks, a managed services network, runs 150 screens for high-profile companies such as Citibank, Dupont and Coca-Cola. Together, its two business units reach over 28 million people monthly across a wide range of venue types such as office buildings, banks, shopping centers, airports, hotels, hospitals, gyms, bars, restaurants, universities, hair salons and spas.

Building on its success and driven by innovations in the fields of mobile convergence and interactivity, Enmedio is now set to expand to 2000 digital signs by the end of 2012 and well over 6000 displays by 2015.

"BroadSign's superior segmentation capabilities allow us to deliver the right message to the right people at the right time," said Enmedio CEO, Sebastian Obregon. "Their automation platform means our people can focus entirely on growing revenue rather than trying to solve technology problems," he added.

"We are excited to welcome Enmedio to the BroadSign family and look forward to supporting their endeavors in the coming years," commented BroadSign CEO, Brian Dusho.

"Our relationship is yet another testament to the strong ties that bind us to the South American market. We are proud to see Enmedio carry the BroadSign banner as they undertake their significant expansion efforts," he concluded.

About Enmedio

Founded in 2006, Enmedio was Colombia's pioneer in the Digital Signage industry and is now the absolute market leader. Backed by the second largest Newspaper in the country, it operates more than 1,700 digital displays in more than 830 venues throughout 14 cities.

Enmedio's core business is DOOH Advertising Networks where it offers captive and highly segmented audiences to its advertisers. The current ad networks are Office Buildings, Shopping Centers, Airports, Hotels, Hospitals, Bars & Restaurants, Universities, Gyms and Hair Salons.

Profiting from it expertise and its growing national infrastructure, Enmedio is now also offering major companies a fully integrated Digital Signage service for corporate communications. The service includes personalized hardware, installation, network management and content creation.

Major media outlets in Colombia have recognized Enmedio as one of the most innovative communications and media companies of the present.

For more information about Enmedio, visit http://www.enmedio.com.co .

About BroadSign

BroadSign International LLC is the leading global provider of software-as-a-service for digital signage networks. Its software allows networks to target out-of-home audiences, place advertising or promotional campaigns, play back scheduled content on each screen and account for campaign performance.

Some of the world's largest and most successful digital signage networks run on BroadSign's platform. They take advantage of its comprehensive functionality, reliability and virtually unlimited capacity for growing networks without adding personnel.

BroadSign is consistently ranked among the top 3 global digital signage software suppliers and received the 2012 Global Growth Leadership Award in the Digital Signage Software market from Frost & Sullivan.

For more information about BroadSign, visit http://www.broadsign.com.

Genkiosk has announced that interactive kiosks providing self-service information will be a primary focus for a new sales drive globally, following the success of installations to date. Airports, retail and hospitality will be key sectors, based on analysis of commercial performance.

Sheffield, UK (PRWEB) - Self-service kiosks, powered by Genkiosk the kiosk software, are the easiest, fastest way to access information, from airports to shopping malls, to restaurants and beyond.

GWD Media, the makers of Genkiosk, analyzed the performance of their information kiosks from the Americas to Europe, to the Middle East, and beyond. As a result, the sector will be a primary focus for growth, starting today (24 July 2012).

Everyone needs information. And increasingly, an interactive self-service kiosk is the best source. Especially when Genkiosk, the kiosk software, ensures the right information is available and accessible. Every time.

In today’s world of smart phones, tablets, and online-everywhere-anytime, it is possible to grow blasé about getting fast access to information. It can feel like facts are always on hand. Until a connection fails or something else goes wrong. And a significant proportion of the population do not yet have a personal conduit to the Cloud.

Take a large airport for example. Like Dubai, where it feels like the whole world is in transit. And passengers are unsure where to go next. Or a fast food chain a customer has never used before. While regular clients may be able to recite the choices from memory, newcomers can easily be overwhelmed by the range of options.

Both scenarios are ideal applications for self-service information kiosks. Unlike traditional digital signage, which is dumb in its restriction to pre-set sequences, displayed on a fixed roster, kiosks respond to each individual’s inquiry - typically via touch-screen. Every user can access precisely the right information efficiently. Which gate is the flight to Miami? What burgers are there for vegetarians? Where in this mall is a specific store?

The interactive kiosk solution is a perfect information support to customers, and the public - especially in these days of efficiency, where staff are often thinner on the ground.

For the operator or site-owner, the key challenge is to ensure the relevant information is maintained, distributed and updated smoothly, without security risk, and with maximum uptime. The answer to this challenge is Genkiosk, the most powerful management system for interactive kiosks.

Genkiosk manages data on the kiosk, so that everything is held centrally and distributed efficiently - with maximum security. Genkiosk also monitors performance, checking whether - and how well - each kiosk is performing. When problems do arise, normally they can be fixed remotely - saving maintenance costs and minimizing downtime. And Genkiosk monitors user behavior: analyzing what information is most useful, to ensure ongoing improvements in content and functionality. Where justified commercially, Genkiosk also adds additional applications beyond passive display, including payments, money transfer and photo printing.

James Oladujoye, CEO of GWD Media the providers of Genkiosk comments: “I am an impatient person myself, and hate having to wait. I see easy-to-use, readily- available interactive kiosks as hugely beneficial. The kiosks are simple and fast to operate. The availability is high – up to 24 hours a day – and they often remove the need for customers to stand in line or wait for human assistance.”

And thanks to today’s technology, even remote locations are no longer out of reach: Genkiosk is in the Cloud, opening up a whole new world both socially and commercially, whatever the geography.

Genkiosk has seen self-service kiosks growing hugely in popularity over the last few years. Not equally everywhere, but in certain parts of the world, wherever the commercial proposition makes sense for customers and end-users.

Countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where building booms have attracted a large migrant workforce are seeing particularly strong growth.

The result for end users: they get what they want - quick and easy. And for the operators of kiosks, there is huge commercial opportunity in servicing this need. But it is not just about business, social benefits also arise from getting the population connected – and in touch.

These factors have led to an increase of business – and an extension of focus – for Genkiosk. The kiosk software that started with Internet access has now expanded to include:

• Paying bills
• Printing photos
• Accessing information
• Transferring money
• Browsing and shopping.
  

And every country has its own specific needs: self-service is just a way of making things quicker and easier.

Long established in North America and Europe, high growth areas in recent years have included the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Examples include the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Island of Fiji, where Genkiosk is already well established.

Genkiosk, from GWD Media was first developed to run and manage pay-as-you-go Internet kiosks. It has now grown to cover the full range of self-service applications.

After launching in Europe, it expanded first to the Americas, then the Middle East and beyond, going global via multinational customers and now with direct clients as far afield as Fiji in the South Pacific.

Genkiosk is delivered via the Cloud, maximizing service and availability in every region of the world.

VeoVend, the sister of Genkiosk, provides the same monitoring and management services for more traditional vending (snacks, drinks, beverages, retail.) A hardware plug-in, with mobile phone SIM, gives online access to even the most basic vending machine.

GWD Media is headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and operates worldwide.

Dynamax announces the release of its latest white paper "Digital Signage for Hospitality." The document explains how digital menu boards can help restaurateurs comply with the new legislation and presents several ways in which hoteliers can use place- based media to meet and surpass customer expectations.

Blackburn, United Kingdom, --(PR.com)-- UK- based digital signage software provider, Dynamax Technologies, announces the release of its latest white paper highlighting the benefits of location- based visual communications for hospitality industry players.

The white paper presents the ways in which hotels and restaurants can use digital displays to develop multi-channel contact points with their stakeholders and improve their bottom line. Hoteliers and restaurateurs are offered examples of when, where and how to use the technology to connect with their guests as well as tips on creating appealing content for this medium.

Freed from technical jargon, "Digital Signage for Hospitality" presents the main differences between cloud- based and premise- based digital signage systems and provides readers with evaluation criteria for choosing the right solution for their needs.

The 28- page document includes references to other resources analyzing the role of technology in hospitality as well as industry- related statistics on the use of digital devices in this environment. The viewpoints of technology and marketing leaders on the emergence of location- based services and cloud- computing complete the picture.

The white paper stresses the importance of multi-channel points of contact for engaging guests in a two-way conversation when they are most likely to respond.

It continues by explaining how digital information boards and screens can be used to reinforce other communication channels (such as social media or corporate websites) and what role they can play in the marketing and communications campaigns of hoteliers and restaurateurs.

"Digital Signage for Hospitality" is available for download, free of charge, from Dynamax’s website. http://info.digitalsignage.net/digital-signage-for-hospitality/

About Dynamax

Dynamax Technologies is one of the longest standing digital signage providers in the world, producing digital signage software solutions ranging from cost effective entry-level applications through to enterprise strength ones that are used to inform and entertain over 30 million consumers every week, all around the globe.

digitalsignage.NET, Dynamax’s cloud- based application is the product of choice of leading British AV companies, powering networks of screens small and large in a variety of locations across the UK.

Dynamax has strong partnerships with major digital signage, information technology, and audio/visual hardware vendors, and important customer relationships with top-tier media owners, content providers, and corporations.

For more information about the company, please visit www.digitalsignage.net and www.dynamaxworld.com.

Exton, Pa. - Scala Inc. today announced its software powered digital signage at the recent People's Summit in Rio +20 for Social and Environmental Justice, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To support a sustainable event, summit organizers selected digital signage as a green technology solution for disseminating daily summit news and events including lecture schedules.

The People's Summit took place in Flamengo Park in Rio de Janeiro, alongside the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development – Rio +20. Aiming to promote all events at Rio +20, The People’s Summit included “TV People’s Summit,” which distributed content through a Scala software-based digital signage platform.

Each day of the summit, a film crew, journalists and others provided content of recorded events, which was edited using templates created with Scala Designer and sent to a Scala content management server for playlist distribution. The content was displayed on multiple LED screens and televisions throughout Flamengo Park via Wi-Fi connections to Scala Players. The digital signage project was developed by Scala partner JBTec Digital Signage and RJ21 Communication and also in partnership with Rio StudioLine.

“The project was a success with thousands of people having watched over 250 videos that were created and distributed. Major summit events were quickly available on the screens for everyone to see,” said Mauricio Teixeira, director at RJ21 Communication.

“This digital signage project clearly shows the power of Scala software, providing a robust, flexible environment to develop broadcast-quality content quickly as well as stability and security for distributing that content throughout multiple displays,” said Oscar Elizaga, senior vice president, Americas, Scala Inc. “The project demonstrates the technical innovation and skills JBTec brings to the Brazilian market.”

About Scala

Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala Inc. is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions.  Scala is the world’s first connected signage company, offering the leading platforms for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks.  Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: http://www.scala.com/ or their blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

GeneralTouch has come out with the industry first SAW zero-bezel interactive digital signage, a trendsetting induction in the digital signage industry. This new product, which uses SAW zero-bezel touch technology and 32"professional standard LCD panel, will enrich the whole interactive experience. With a high-grade protection and a sturdy industrial design, it can match the strict demands of public usage. Customers will also have flexibility in terms of hardware configuration, system interface, vertical or horizontal display and screen sizes.

Recent surveys have established that digital signage has already become the fifth media alongside print, radio, TV and internet. It is an indispensable media of the finance, IT, transportation, healthcare, retail, and service industries. The digital signage market will balloon to USD14 billion in 2017 from USD4 billion in 2009 and grow into a massive sales network with hundreds of million of systems. The interactive digital signage ratio will reach 53% in 2017 from 20% in 2011. 7 million sets, with a market value of USD7 billion, will be sold in 2017. The increase in the market share of interactive digital signage is due to two main factors. Firstly, it is driven by the end-users’ rising expectations of a flawless interactive experience. Secondly, it is reinforced by the inclusion of and developmental breakthroughs in SAW and other touch technologies. The dawning of digital signage into “Web 2.0” has been widely acknowledged throughout the industry. User participation and information collaboration is the on-going trend of the industry with no sign of turning back. Interactive digital signage is one of the most important media as far as this trend goes, with bright prospects and lots of potential for business exploitation.

In order to meet the increasing needs of customers in the interactive digital signage market, General Touch is putting forward the industry first: The Zero-Bezel SAW Interactive Digital Signage. Besides the eye-catching and sturdy industrial design, this new SAW touch technology product is robust and reliable in performance. With its heightened touch sensitivity, it is a sure way to significantly improve the user’s interactive experience. Moreover, this new product is compatible with Android, X86 or customized systems, and meet the requirements of different applicable scenarios or multiple-level platforms. With the standard VESA, customers can choose free-standing, wall-mounting or other types of mounting. The slim design has also added to its trendy appearance, and will amplify its appeal to end-users.

Digital signage can transform retail consumer shopping activities and buying cycles

Exton, Pa. – Scala Inc. today offered five tips for retailers that are looking to get started with digital signage systems to educate consumers about available products and services, cross-promote products and improve the customer experience.

A recent retail sector technology adoption study from CompTIA found that one in three U.S. retailers currently uses digital signage with another 22 percent planning to implement soon. Among the top ways retailers use digital signage are for sales or promotional announcements; photo displays including images of customers using products; and custom videos such as tutorials, advice and customer testimonials.

“A growing number of retailers are adopting digital signage because they see it can help them alter the usual shopping patterns of consumers,” said Marcy Patzer, senior director of retail strategies, Scala. “By enabling this change even for a split second, retailers entice customers to stop their routines and direct their attention to something new. That split second can truly transform consumer shopping activities and buying cycles.”

Scala offers retailers the following five tips as they look to get started with digital signage:

Start with Goals and Metrics. Retailers need to understand why they are using digital media by setting goals and linking them to measurements. Begin with a pilot installation, which is essential for learning, and be sure to have metrics in place to determine project success. Goals and metrics can be based on a mix of business – such as improving brand awareness and boosting sales of targeted products – and operations – such as system uptime and failover capabilities.

Employ a Cross-functional Team. Successful digital signage deployments require a team effort. Marketing, communications, IT and visual merchandising all need to be part of your team. Having multiple departments involved up-front can help prevent an eleventh hour halt of the project. Taking this approach also supports how in a multi-channel world all aspects of an organization need to provide their insights – perhaps learned through their respective channel – as well as share resources and digital assets. Keep in mind, your physical environment has its own persona and digital displays need to enhance the environment versus detract from it. You spend too much time and money on your stores for displays to be situated haphazardly. Also, pull in your digital media vendors. They have domain expertise, and can share best practices and project management skills.

Develop a Content Strategy. Retailers need to continually have fresh, bold content that commands attention of consumers. Digital signage should be part of an omnichannel strategy that addresses content across in-store, mobile, print and web channels to provide a consistent brand promise. Also link your content with advanced analytics capabilities to generate meaningful messages that address exactly what shoppers are looking for in the store. The result is content that can be used to announce targeted price changes, generate in-store promotions, create up-sale offers and more.

Review Connectivity Options. Digital signage systems are network based. Do you want to maintain a content management server in store or deploy Software as a Service (SaaS)? Will you utilize the Internet or a private networking infrastructure – inside or outside your firewall? These issues provide a great example why having IT on your digital signage team is a real benefit. For multi-store installations, not all stores may have the same connectivity options so select a hardware solution set that works in multiple environments.

Determine Customer Engagement Level. Examine how you want your customers to engage with digital signage. Will they just see it? Touch it? Use other technology – like mobile devices – to engage with digital signage? Will the digital signage engage all of their senses? Digital signage can be part of an interactive store environment that engages today’s connected consumers and enhances the customer experience. Also, don’t forget to add some future-proofing for how your digital displays may evolve in a year or two. For example, you may want to start simple to build experience and add touchscreens or multi-screen displays down the road – so plan in that flexibility from the start.

About Scala

Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala Inc. is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions.  Scala is the world’s first connected signage company, offering the leading platforms for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks.  Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: http://www.scala.com/ or the Scala blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Compact Appliances Address Advanced Lecture Capture, Rich Media Streaming, and Medical Procedure Review Applications

MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision today announced the immediate availability of Viper™ 1.1, the latest revision of its compact appliance combining dual-channel HD encoding, low-latency secure streaming, video on demand, and a contextual multichannel record-review-publish workflow — all within a single chassis. With the new release, the company is also introducing the Viper VF, a companion to the Furnace™ IP video distribution system, tailored to installations where many rooms need the ability to record independently and then publish the assets to a central video-on-demand system.

"The Viper was conceived to address the specific challenges of institutions that need many rooms to record multichannel content actively at any time without relying on networks or central server resources," said Peter Maag, chief marketing officer of Haivision. "Today, the Viper is the most powerful media appliance, whether it's serving as a stand-alone, out-of-the-box IP video system or addressing the needs of distributed content recording."

A user-controlled multistream appliance, the Viper is ideal for capturing, streaming, and publishing events relying on multimedia sources — such as lectures that include both the instructor and an interactive computer display, corporate presentations combining a podium shot with rich media presentations, or medical skills labs or procedure rooms with multiple camera angles or sources. The Viper streams and records two real-time, full-frame-rate, HD H.264 streams containing either HD video or computer graphics content. The multistream content can be streamed and recorded simultaneously, and accessed securely through Haivision's patented, browser-independent InStream™ player. 

Viper appliances enable users to set up multichannel sessions, initiate simultaneous streaming and recording, and make content available automatically for on-demand viewing — all through a simple, user-friendly touch-screen interface. Remote viewers can watch live multistream HD content simply by clicking a Web link and launching the "zero-install" InStream player. 

With the new Viper VF for distributed multistream recording, users can record, review, and publish content, leveraging a powerful centralized Furnace video-on-demand system. To simplify contributor and consumer privileges, users can assign media rights for each Viper via the central Furnace conditional access administration.

More information is available at http://www.haivision.com/products/viper.

About Haivision

Haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming, recording, managing, and distributing secure IP video and interactive media within the enterprise, education, medical/healthcare, and federal/military markets. Haivision is a private company based in Montreal and Chicago, with technical excellence centers in Beaverton, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Hamburg, Germany. With a global sales and support organization, Haivision distributes its products through value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs worldwide. More information is available at www.haivision.com. 

All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Toronto, Ontario – iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: ISD) (OTCQX: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America is pleased to announce the successful completion of the broadcasting trial of its Interactive Marketing Solutions (“IMS”) 3.1 software and Bluetooth antennas at selected Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. (“Mac’s”) outlets.

For the past month, iSIGN and Mac’s have been conducting a broadcasting test of iSIGN’s IMS software and antennas at selected Mac’s stores, to determine the public’s acceptance of messaging to cell phones. Based upon the positive response to this trial, the two companies met last week and agreed to rollout the broadcasting of content to all 565 Mac’s stores in the province of Ontario, commencing this month.

“We’re very pleased that the trial is completed,” said Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “I had no doubt in my mind that it would be anything but successful. Now that this trial is behind us, we are looking forward to moving ahead with growing the advertising on the Mac’s network.”

iSIGN is also pleased to announce that through its resellers it is negotiating with a major confectionery company to be the first advertiser on the Mac’s network with broadcasting to cell phones.

“We will continue to gather metrics from the broadcasting throughout the network and are experiencing a wide range of inquiries from various brands that are interested in being involved with the network and broadcasting to cell phones,” stated Mr. Romanov.

iSIGN Media Announces its Move to New and Larger Offices

iSIGN announced that it will be consolidating and centralizing all of its Ontario operations into one office this month. The Company has entered into a five year lease for office space in Richmond Hill and will be relocating by the end of July into its new premises at 45A West Wilmot Street, Unit 3.

“We need additional space in order to bring all of our operations within the province under one roof, as well as to allow for expected growth,” stated Mr. Romanov. “Centralizing our operations into one office should allow for a more streamlined and responsive operation.”

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a North American leader in multiplatform advertising solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver rich media, permission-based messages to engage consumers more deeply and cost-effectively. The resulting business intelligence and real time metrics, gathered through iSIGN’s patent-pending advertising platform, deliver insights into emerging consumer behaviors that help advertisers measure their efforts and make better business decisions to increase ROI and customer loyalty. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations. Partners include: AOpen America Inc. and IBM, with solution distribution by BlueStar Inc. Additional information can be found at www.isignmedia.com.

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Lobby Advertising Display Solution Creates ‘An Experience’ in Montreal Theaters
 
KITCHENER, Ont. – Two Christie® MicroTiles® displays are stopping moviegoers in their tracks when they walk into the Cinemas Guzzo IMAX® theater lobby at the Mega Plex Marché Central 18 in Montreal. Les Cinémas Guzzo (“Guzzo”), one of Canada’s leading independent chains and the largest privately owned cinema chain in Quebec, has more than 151 screens in 12 theater complexes.

The eye-catching displays – one in a 6 high by 11 wide archway, and the other centered just past the archway in a 3 wide by 6 high array – draw audiences into the theater itself with captivating content produced by Arsenal Media, who specialize in digital content creation and concept development with Christie MicroTiles. Once customers walk under the arch, the interior Christie MicroTiles wall greets them with a large movie poster with movie trailers playing inside the poster.
 
Everyone Loves the Christie MicroTiles Display

Vincenzo Guzzo, executive vice president, Cinemas Guzzo, was immediately impressed with Christie MicroTiles.
 
“I saw them for the first time at CinemaCon 2011 and I had never seen something so bright, crisp and sharp – and those are the most important things for me,” he said. “Arsenal Media produced some very interesting and complex content that runs on the MicroTiles. Everyone loves it and, in particular, the younger crowd who has said it’s really cool. The MicroTiles makes a lot of people just stop and take a minute to look at the whole display. Once they walk through the arch, they stop and stare again at the movie trailers playing inside the movie poster.
 
“The Christie MicroTiles, out of all comparable products, are probably the best because not only are they so bright and crisp, they can they be built into irregular shapes and are practically seamless.”
 
For visually appealing displays, Christie lobby advertising solutions – including Christie MicroTiles – offer high brightness, high-resolution technology that captivates audiences with lifelike, vibrant colors.  Combining the strengths of both DLP® and LED technology, Christie MicroTiles can reproduce 115 percent of the NTSC color gamut and exceed standard LCD flat panel color output by more than 50 percent. Christie MicroTiles automatically self-calibrate for color and brightness with built-in sensors monitoring each LED’s performance. Throughout the life of the display, each tile detects its neighbor and adjusts its image to optimize the overall presentation. 
 
Integrator and Content Provider Contribute to Success of Project

“Our company did the consultation for the construction and electrical work necessary, plus the actual installation and calibration of the MicroTiles,” said J.P. Berardini, branch manager, Genesis Integration, Inc. “Guzzo wanted an archway because they want moviegoers to feel like they are walking into ‘an experience,’ not just a movie theater. Genesis helped create a 3D-like experience with both the archway and the interior array and it works because of the MicroTiles.”
 
“This installation is a perfect fit from both a shape and strategic perspective,” said Angela Tanzi, vice president of operations, Arsenal Media. “We supported the configuration concept by leveraging shape and creating content that generated a very impactful point of focus for the arch. When customers enter the GUZZO-IMAX theater, they recognize right away that they’re up for an enhanced visual and cinematic experience.”
 
In November 2011, Les Cinémas Guzzo (“Guzzo”) announced that all its screens, support and services were converting to digital with Christie. The contract includes the Christie CP2000ZX, Christie CP2000-SB, Christie CP2210, Christie CP2220, and Christie CP2230 projectors. The agreement also includes the upgrading of 27 screens to the Christie CP4220 and Christie CP4230 4K projectors. The conversion will be completed in the spring of 2012.
 
About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world.  From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images.  Visit www.christiedigital.com.

American Fork, Utah – AutoNetTV announces its new Digital Menu Board for application in all segments of the automotive service and repair industry.

Digital Menu Boards are replacing standard menu boards in many industries and are valued for their ability to display menu items in a visually appealing manner.  Digital menu board applications are demonstrated to lift sales, enhance the professional image of the business and reduce clutter caused by traditional printed marketing and point-of-sale materials.

AutoNetTV’s Digital Menu Board for the automotive service environment capitalizes on AutoNetTV’s experience in producing and delivering award-winning video to educate and motivate consumers to take care of needed service and repair recommendations.

“Maintaining and repairing the family vehicle has become increasingly complex,” says Brandon Storrs, Production Manager for AutoNetTV.  “Our objective is to use vibrant, powerful 3D animations, motion graphics and video to help consumers understand the benefits of a particular service and motivate them to engage their service advisor if they think it may apply to them.  And we do it all in around 30 seconds.  AutoNetTV Digital Menu Boards come with an extensive library of service assets and a wide variety of pre-formatted menu templates and backgrounds so the service advisor can quickly create a dynamic display that meets the needs and style of the business.”

Sean Whiffen, V.P. and Co-Founder of AutoNetTV, says, “Our Digital Menu Board is delivered on an extremely powerful and flexible platform.  Our proprietary software allows the menu board to be customized from any internet-connected computer anywhere.  Users can upload their own content and easily create their own promotions.  AutoNetTV employs a proven digital media player that has a 99.9% reliability record over tens of thousands of installations.  It is the best automotive digital menu board package available.”

The AutoNetTV Digital Menu Board is available now.  For more information and to see a short video, go to http://www.autonettv.com/products/automotive-digital-menu-board or call for a demo at 877-642-3555.

About AutoNetTV

AutoNetTV lays claim to over 9,000 product installations in all segments of the automotive service and repair industry.  Viewers in thousands of automotive waiting areas throughout North America are educated by AutoNetTV Lobby TV on their factory scheduled and preventative maintenance needs, enjoying an improved waiting experience.  AutoNetTV enhances the viewing experience with fast-paced entertainment pieces from CBS, REELZ Channel and others.  AutoNetTV Web Tools brings powerful, search optimized consumer education video content to the websites of automotive centers, attracting potential customers.  

Black Box recognized by CRN for the 11th year in a row.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, — Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), a leading communications system integrator dedicated to designing, sourcing, implementing and maintaining today’s complex communications solutions, announced today that is has been ranked 31st by CRN Magazine in its Solution Provider 500 List. The annual list, previously called the VAR 500, includes the largest integrators, service providers and IT consultants in North America, ranked by their solution provider services revenue.

“We are proud to be included in the list, and our Top 50 ranking shows our continued commitment to expand our services business by delivering innovative solutions and top-notch customer support to our clients,” said Terry Blakemore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Box. “As a leading communications systems integrator, we continue to maintain our client-focused business model with an intense commitment to value and client satisfaction.”

Black Box delivers complete life-cycle solutions for voice and data networks through the broadest partner portfolio in the industry, including solutions from manufacturer partners, its own line of Black Box products, and valuable services that help clients get the most from their technology investments while ensuring their infrastructure supports their business goals.

The complete listing of the Solution Provider 500 is on-line at CRN.com and in print in CRN Magazine, a publication from Everything Channel for integrating technology solutions.

About Black Box

Black Box is a leading communications system integrator dedicated to designing, sourcing, implementing and maintaining today’s complex communications solutions. Black Box services more than 175,000 clients in approximately 150 countries with approximately 200 offices throughout the world. To learn more, visit the Black Box Web site at http://www.blackbox.com.

Black Box® and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any third-party trademarks appearing in this press release are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners.

Version 2.0.0.20 of the software, which is free of charge for existing registered owners of MediaZone Pro, delivers a wide variety of powerful enhancements, including several improvements to the program’s Media Ticker function.

LENEXA, Kan. – Keywest Technology today announced the latest release of its industry-leading MediaZone Pro software, version 2.0.0.20, which offers registered owners of the digital signage software more than 50 enhancements for free.

The latest release delivers many enhancements, new features and functions, including improvements to the program’s Media Ticker function. These enhancements give MediaZone Pro users greater flexibility when preparing crawls to display weather and stock quotes as well as greater access to and flexibility with RSS feeds that can be used to provide news, data and other information for digital signage crawls.

"The latest update to MediaZone Pro provides registered owners of the software with more than 50 powerful enhancements that will improve their workflow, deliver greater operational flexibility and provide them with even more tools with which to edit content and build schedules," said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. "We are committed to making MediaZone Pro the premiere digital signage solution, and this latest release moves us well forward on that path."

Other improvements to Media Ticker include automated weather crawls that can now be placed where desired on screen. Custom images also are supported with weather crawls to draw viewer attention quickly to changing conditions.

Similarly, automated crawls of stock quotes can be set up with custom symbols, and updated stock quotes can be presented with images to make price quotes more appealing and easier to read.

MediaZone Pro version 2.0.0.20 also makes it easier to use the endless stream of fresh news and data available at no charge on line as RSS feeds. The latest MediaZone Pro release provides greater control over the use of RSS feeds by providing a proper preview of selected RSS feeds. The new release also offers compatibility with legacy RSS formats.
The 2.0.0.20 release is available at no charge to registered owners of Keywest Technology’s MediaZone Pro.

The full list of the improvements offered in the latest release of MediaZone Pro is available on the Keywest Technology website at http://www.keywesttechnology.com/services/software.html.

About Keywest Technology

Keywest Technology is a turnkey innovator of digital signage products including software and content creation services designed to produce exceptional communication results. The company is also a pioneer in customer engagement signage, which couples the appeal of dynamic signage with the interactivity. For more information, visit www.keywesttechnology.com

ComQi will participate in the Almo National Sales Meeting in Philadelphia to seal the new partnership
 
New York - ComQi, the global multi-channel message management company, today announced a partnership with Almo Corporation, the largest US distributor of appliances, consumer, professional AV and specialty AV solutions. Almo will distribute ComQi's extension and distribution equipment for Pro-AV and Digital Signage applications.
 
Almo has specialized in the distribution of video, audio & telecommunications products in the United States for over 65 years. Almo Professional A/V is the nation's fastest growing distributor serving the needs of professional audio visual integrators, dealers and consultants. With a highly skilled sales team, reseller education programs, 10 distribution centers across the U.S. and product lines for the Pro A/V channel, Almo Professional A/V provides customers with the full distribution experience on a local and a personal level.
 
"ComQi (formerly Minicom Digital Signage) has been a pioneering brand name in the Digital Signage market and many of the company's products are ideal for commercial applications in the Pro-AV space," says Sam Taylor, Executive Vice President and COO of Almo Professional A/V. "This new relationship with ComQi gives our dealer base access to premium commercial digital signage extension and distribution products that provide not only great margin potential but the ability to save their customers time and money on the deployment and management of their digital signage projects. Adding the ComQi brand to our Digital Signage portfolio strengthens our ability to be a single source for our partners' needs."
 
Dave Haar, ComQi's AVP of Channel Sales for North America, adds: "We are excited to have Almo Corporation as our partner.  Joining forces with Almo puts us in a strong position to grow and develop our signal extension and distribution business. This new relationship fits our long-term commitment to the Digital Signage and Pro AV markets and provides easiest access to our innovative solutions for our Digital Signage partners."
 
ComQi will participate in the Almo National Sales Meeting in Philadelphia on July 12th - July13th to seal the new partnership.
 
For more information on ComQi's partnership with Almo, click here to contact Dave Haar, ComQi's AVP of Channel Sales for North America.
 
ComQi continues to strengthen its presence in the US with its well-known media extension and distribution solutions, including: Video Display System/Audio Video Display System and DS Vision 3000 for analog VGA, DVI and Displayport applications; DS Vision Digital for HDMI and Displayport Digital extension and distribution and ScreenGate IP Streamer for streaming HDMI or Displayport content across the network- as well as its leading Content Management Software Platform- EnGage.
 
For more information on ComQi's partnership with Almo, click here to contact , ComQi's AVP of Channel Sales for North America.
 
About ComQi

Created through the merger of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii in 2011, ComQi's mission is to deliver an end-to-end solution that is tailored to engage consumers by optimizing communications and marketing strategies that provide the best ROI. By putting the audience at the center of the experience, ComQi enables Connected Experiences through a single platform that offers media distribution, network and content management, interactive experiences and impact measurement. ComQi offers all these solutions directly or by partnering with systems integrators, distributors and marketing agencies. ComQi's hundreds of customers include leading brands around the world, such as Care Media and Six Flags (in the US), McDonald's and The Premier League (in the UK), CinemaxX (in Germany), Toys 'R' Us (in China)  and Carrefour and Credit Lyonnais (in France). With over 12 years of expertise and an installed base of more than 400,000 displays worldwide, ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Jerusalem, Toronto, London, Zurich, Paris, Hong Kong Shanghai and a representative office in India.
See our website at www.comqi.com
 
About Almo Professional A/V

Almo Professional A/V is the nation's fastest growing distributor serving the needs of professional audiovisual integrators, dealers and consultants. With a highly skilled sales team, reseller education programs, 10 distribution centers across the U.S. and product lines for the Pro A/V channel, Almo Professional A/V provides customers with the full distribution experience on a local and a personal level.
 
Almo Professional A/V is a division of Almo Corp., the nation's leading independent distributor of consumer electronics and major appliances. For more information about Almo Professional A/V, please call 410-560-2890 or go to www.almoproav.com. Almo Professional A/V can also be followed on Twitter and on Facebook.
 

 

Dynamax and Vitrx join forces in an effort to enable UK businesses to improve productivity and decrease costs through the use of cloud- based communications.

Blackburn, United Kingdom, --(PR.com)-- Multi-vendor, mixed technology support and professional services organization, Vitrx, have teamed up with Dynamax, one of the longest standing digital signage providers in the world, to extend the range of its cloud-based services it offers to businesses looking to improve productivity and cost efficiency. The companies joined forces due to the compatibility of their offers and their commitment to delivering premium customer service.

Cloud- based digital signage software- digitalsignage.NET- allows businesses to decrease their printing and travel expenditure by scheduling and sending news and information to a network of screens, from any location with an Internet connection. With this new product in their portfolio, Vitrx aims to enable companies to communicate smarter not harder enhancing the quality of their communications, as content can be quickly refreshed and amended via the cloud. The software is based on Amazon’s EC2 solution and supports HTML5 technology for real-time data input.

Vince O'Hanlon, Co-Founder and Sales Director at Vitrx, said ‘’over the past few months we have evaluated a number of potential vendors. Following the installation of a series of trial units within clients properties, the Dynamax cloud based solution received very positive feedback thanks to its competitive price point, ease of use and scalability.

Howard Smith, Founder and Director of Dynamax said ‘’We are thrilled to partner with Vitrx, and assist them in offering a complete IT solution to their clients as these strive to achieve higher quality standards. Our application is light, secure and designed to be deployed over existing IT infrastructures, allowing users to send timely, targeted communications to remote locations with just a few mouse clicks and minimum IT expenditure.’’

The partnership proves the on-going convergence between the AV and IT sectors for delivering powerful communication solutions that don’t break the bank.

Vitrix’s clients will benefit from Dynamax’s support and extensive experience in the sector, while enjoying the holistic IT expertise and hardware maintenance provided by Vitrx.

About Dynamax

Dynamax Technologies is one of the longest standing digital signage providers in the world, producing digital signage software solutions ranging from cost- effective entry level applications through to enterprise strength ones that are used to inform and entertain over 30 million consumers every week, all around the globe.

digitalsignage.NET, Dynamax’s cloud- based application, is the product of choice of leading British AV companies, powering networks of screens- large and small- in a variety of locations across the UK.

For more information about our product, please visit www.digitalsignage.net.

About Vitrix

Vitrx is a multi-vendor; mixed technology support and professional services organization focused upon delivering IT projects and resources that improve output and add value to the mid corporate client base.

Offering clients the ability to streamline their IT functions and optimize business efficiencies, Vitrx provide vendor-independent sourcing services, comprehensive installation and maintenance support systems and complete managed print services.

Vitrx is committed to delivering services centered around long term trust, efficiency and importantly cost effectiveness.

For more information, please visit www.vitrx.co.uk

Acquire Digital announces new appointment of Macau based TG Cyber-Tech Co Ltd as exclusive distributors of the Acquire product range in Asia.

Established in 2003, the company are a prime distributor for many key A/V brands, and have recently been working closely with Acquire Digital on a number of projects. 
 
TG Cyber-Tech will focus on selling the award-winning Acquire software range and the latest SaaS services in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Malaysia helping to establish Acquire as a truly international company. Patrick Yu, Managing Director at TG Cyber-Tech said that it was ‘Acquire’s vast and flexible product range’ that appealed to them.  He added, ‘Acquire have the ability and expertise to develop Digital Signage solutions that are tailored to the customer’s needs and objectives. We are very excited to be working with them and anticipate good sales of the diverse product range.’

Over the years Acquire have successfully established a suite of software packages for Digital and Interactive Signage and have produced solutions including, WayFinder applications, Taxi Infotainment solutions and cloud-based products to manage large and complex Digital Signage networks right through to single installations.  The company also boasts an impressive and ever growing portfolio of over 80 individual plugins so that software packages can be upgraded throughout its lifetime to ensure that software solutions evolve with the customers.

Neil Farr, Managing Director at Acquire Digital commented, ‘The appointment of TG Cyber-Tech will ultimately add value to our customers in Asia and will eliminate the potential difficulties associated with selling to these international markets.’   He added, ‘We are looking forward to working with our new partners in making our solutions more accessible across the globe.’

With immediate effect, the range of key Acquire products and the new cloud-based, Signage2Go, services are available in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Malaysia in the localised languages through TG-Cyber-Tech Co Ltd.

San Francisco, Calif., – Premier Retail Networks LLC (PRN), a Technicolor company and a global leader in digital place-based media services, has named Martin J. Fry as chief operating officer.  Fry is responsible for PRN’s field solutions, technology group, technical account management, network operations and media solutions.
 
Prior to joining PRN, Fry held a number of senior business positions at Grass Valley from 1995 to 2011.  Most recently, he served as senior vice president and general manager for the switching and router solutions businesses.  Fry was the executive in charge of the Grass Valley team that developed the Trinix NXT Multiviewer, and their efforts were honored with a TVB Europe Best of IBC 2011 Editors’ Award in the production and infrastructure category. His previous positions include principal scientist at Bayer Diagnostics (now Siemens Diagnostics) and engineering project manager at Philips Medical Systems.
 
"Martin brings extensive experience in operations, technology and business leadership to PRN,” said Ahmad Ouri, PRN president.  “His expertise is a great asset to PRN, and I’m pleased to have him on our executive team and help execute our growth strategy.”
 
Fry holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors from the University Of Surrey, England, and completed graduate studies in biophysics and bioengineering atImperial College in London.
 
About Premier Retail Networks LLC
   
Premier Retail Networks LLC (PRN) provides digital place-based media services that enable retailers and marketers to reach over 200 million consumers on a monthly basis in more than 9,100 locations in the U.S.  PRN works with leading retailers, advertisers, content and technology companies to create and deliver place-based media that engages, informs and motivates consumers where they shop, eat and socialize.  PRN’s retail customers include Acme Markets, Albertsons, Associated Food Stores, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Jewel-Osco, Meijer, Pathmark, Sam’s Club, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Star Market, Target and Walmart Stores.  PRN also represents the in-venue networks located in a number of leading quick service restaurants. PRN’s programming alliances include major television networks and other media properties, as well as movie studios, record labels and magazine and newspaper publishers.

Visual Display Technology Captures the Magnificence of the Colorado Landscape in Brilliant, Crisp Colors
 
CYPRESS, Calif. – The breathtaking majesty of the Rocky Mountains is featured at the History Colorado Center (HCC) in Denver on a 134-unit Christie MicroTiles array designed to emulate the jagged peaks of the famous mountain range, complete with spectacular video footage. The HCC, which celebrated its grand opening recently, wanted a large, expressive statement characterizing the history of the picturesque state while redefining the museum with relevant and engaging content.
 
“The HCC wanted a dazzling display in their atrium,” said Howard Steele, director, Technology Plus, the project’s consultant. “The atrium is very bright and only a 30K lumen projector would even begin to display images in that strong light, but that created issues with where to place the projector and exhaust.” 
 
Ed Nichols, president and CEO, Colorado History Museum, agreed. “We had a wall in our atrium begging for a major media treatment because there was a visitor orientation problem. We thought of projectors but the architect introduced the museum to the Christie MicroTiles. As our staff contemplated the possibilities with a MicroTiles wall, we were intrigued with the idea of letting the wall tell the museum’s story to its visitors.
 
“The Museum also liked MicroTiles’ flexibility: they are high resolution, high visibility in bright light at different angles and distances. We wanted rear projection and a product that would be financially sustainable. The tiles have a long lifespan, which means a low cost of ownership.”  
 
Christie MicroTiles are perfect for color matching and self-calibration according to Craig Shonka, project manager for AVI-SPL, project integrator. The first plan for using the MicroTiles was installing three simple, yet attractive ribbons running down the wall.
 
“It was Randy Pagnan of RP Visuals who made the mounting support brackets for the design we went with– which really made it all come together and align properly,” added Steele.
 
“The atrium is very big and full of daylight pouring in – especially from the south facing glass wall and the skylights,” said Stephanie Stewart, project manager, Richard Lewis Media Group. “When the museum saw the color saturation of the Christie MicroTiles, they went crazy; they loved how beautifully bright and crisp the images are – and so do we. The MicroTiles fit perfectly with what the museum is trying to say.”
 
Driving the content is the Christie Spyder X20 video processor. A versatile, hardware-based video processor combined with the flexibility of a universal routing switcher, the Christie Spyder X20’s integrated source monitoring allows for simultaneous, real-time, full-frame-rate monitoring of all inputs.
 
“We also have the option of reconfiguring the wall if we want to change things up or even growing the wall, and, in the end, we have great products (Christie MicroTiles and Spyder) that are running consistently,” continued Stewart. “This project was huge and both an artistic and technical challenge, but that made it exciting. The team that Kevin Barlow (Senior Director, Control Rooms, Christie) put together did a fantastic job. Ken Hartling (Western Regional Sales Manager, Control Rooms, Christie) was so helpful and it was terrific to work with Christie. The entire Christie team kept the project going smoothly; they were always solid and got us what we needed when we needed it.”
 
Dan Waltens, director of operations, AVI-SPL, said the project went smoothly. “Having worked with Christie in the past, we had that level of comfort when working on a project of this scope. Christie knew every detail, was involved in the project meetings so they understood what the HCC was trying to accomplish, and gave appropriate advice – that was key. The beauty of Christie MicroTiles is that you can access the power supply from the front as well as the back.”
 
Hartling said the Christie MicroTiles and Christie Spyder installation is “… one of the most extraordinarily complex projects I’ve ever been a part of and one of the most impressive installations I’ve seen. It’s eye-catching, creative and mind-blowing.”
 
“What we have is so different because a high-tech array in the atrium is an immediate signal to visitors that this is not a typical state history museum,” concluded Nichols. “The Christie MicroTiles array captures the magnificence of the Colorado landscape and furthers our mission in a financially sustainable manner.”
 
About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com. 

Internal PCs leverage open pluggable specification option slot for reliable, uninterrupted content playback
 
CHICAGO – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today two additional Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) compliant computers for seamless integration with select NEC large-screen displays and multimedia projectors.
 
The OPS platform is an industry-wide standard for the design and development of digital signage to simplify installation and maintenance. These internal PCs can run multiple video formats and high-definition content at 1080p and are targeted for use with digital signage in airports, quick-service restaurants, education, rental and staging, corporate lobbies, healthcare facilities and retail stores.
 
The new OPS-PCIC family utilizes Intel Sandy Bridge microarchitecture with a 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 CPU and 2GB of RAM. With an integrated Ethernet connection, a DisplayPort output and four USB ports, connectivity is easy to manage and simple to use. The OPS-PCIC family includes the following models:

•    OPS-PCIC-5WH, Windows 7 Embedded and 250GB disk drive
•    OPS-PCIC-5WS, Windows 7 Embedded and 32GB solid state drive
  

“Customers can enjoy simplified and seamless integration with the OPS devices because DVI video, stereo audio, RS232 control and power are all passed internally from the display to the OPS device,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions.  “The OPS devices are durable and protected with an all-stainless steel chassis, as well as integrated cooling fans. With both Intel and AMD-based platforms, NEC’s OPS portfolio is poised to match the broad spectrum of customer requirements.”
 
The new models join the OPS-PCIA, OPS-PCAFQ and OPS-PCAF families of OPS PCs, which provide customers with a variety of performance options from entry-level to high-end:

• The OPS-PCIA devices utilize a second generation Intel Dual Core ATOM-based processor coupled with an Nvidia ION2 GPU and are ideal for most commercial applications
• The OPS-PCAFQ devices consist of an AMD Fusion Quad Core APU with integrated ATI graphics. These models are built to handle the most high-end digital content
• The OPS-PCAF devices operate with AMD’s 1.6 GHz Dual Core Fusion processor and integrated ATI graphics. These are ideal for running most types of content
• All OPS devices are made with a sturdy steel chassis to protect internal components during handling and installation
  

NEC’s PH1000U, PX700W, PX750U and PX800X projectors are compatible with most OPS devices, while the X461S and X551S super slim LCD displays are compatible with all OPS families. Click here to watch an NEC Tech Tutorial on how to install OPS devices.
 
The OPS device adapter (SB-02AM) is required for the V422, V462, V551, V651, V651-TOUCH, P402, P462, P552, P702, X463UN and X551UN models, as well as the product bundle offerings. Click here to watch an NEC Tech Tutorial on how to install the adapter into your large-screen display.
 
The OPS-PCIC family of PCs will be available for shipment in July 2012 with a three-year warranty and an estimated street price of $1200.
 
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com.
 
About VUKUNET

VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business.  VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy.  For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com or call (877) 805-VUKU. 

BOSTON--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Samsung announced today that it will be showcasing industry-leading technologies at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week 2012, in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, June 5-7, Booth #163.

Samsung Mobile Display’s collection of about 20 display technologies includes the world’s first and largest (55-inch) 3D OLED (organic light emitting Diode) TV panel, the world’s thinnest touch sensor-integrated AMOLED panel, and several highly advanced mobile solutions. At the same time and in the same booth, Samsung Display will be showcasing tablet and IT solutions featuring high resolution, wide viewing angle and low power consumption, including a 10.1-inch WQXGA LCD panel for tablets, a 11.6-inch HD 16:9 LCD panel for tablets, a 13.3-inch HD Ultrabook™ LCD panel for notebooks (laptops) and a 27-inch QHD PLS (Plane to Line Switching) LCD panel for monitors.

Samsung Mobile Display’s 55-inch 3D OLED TV panel offers a novel ‘dual view’ feature that allows customers to view two separate FHD (1920 x 1080) images simultaneously on a single TV screen by simply touching the function control on the accompanying shutter glasses with earphones.

Also at the show, Samsung Mobile Display will unveil the world’s thinnest 4.8-inch touch sensor-integrated panel (1.92mm thick). The panel, 32 percent thinner than most LCDs , uses OCTA (On Cell TSP AMOLED) panel technology to provide a highly attractive alternative for mobile devices requiring an exceptionally slim design and high visibility. In addition, Samsung Mobile Display will open several of its leading mobile OLED solutions to the public at the SID event – each featuring high resolution and low power consumption.

Further, Samsung Display will be showcasing four leading-edge LCD panels for use as mobile, notebook and monitor displays. These include a high transmittance, high brightness 10.1-inch display with WQXGA (2,560x1,600) resolution, and Samsung's first 16:9 PLS LCD panel. Also being showcased are a 13.3-inch HD LCD panel developed for slim, premium notebooks using Intel's Ultrabook format, and a 27-inch QHD (2,650 x 1,440) PLS monitor panel that presents a high quality image with 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color space, free from the need for high-priced sensors and controllers.

About Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.

Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.(SMD) was established in January 2009 as a core Samsung company that provides cutting-edge display solutions. With highly advanced technological capabilities, SMD offers a comprehensive range of displays including those featuring AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) and LCD technologies. SMD has become a global leader in visual technology, and its state- of-the-art AMOLED displays are being widely applied to smartphones, digital cameras, gaming devices and media players. As a total solution provider, SMD strives to advance the future with next-generation technologies including flexible, foldable and transparent displays. Recognized as a catalyst for visual innovation, SMD continually works to change how we view our world. For more information about Samsung Mobile Display, visit www.samsungsmd.com.

About Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Samsung Display Co., Ltd. is a global leader in display panel technologies and products. Employing approximately 20,000 people at five production facilities and five sales offices worldwide, Samsung Display specializes in high-quality displays for consumer, mobile, IT and industrial use. For more information, please visit www.samsungdisplay.com.

Samsung and the stylized Samsung design are trademarks and service marks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Toronto, Ontario – iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: ISD), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America and GraphicMedia, Inc. (“Graphic”), a privately owned and operated creative graphics and advertising company located in Bluffton, Indiana, are pleased to announce that they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”).

Under the terms of the LOI, Graphic has agreed to a payment of $250,000 US, to acquire exclusive rights to the territories of Indiana and Ohio for a period of three years. The agreement also calls for iSIGN to receive $1,095 US in licensing fees per unit per year and a one-time set-up fee of $1,000 US per unit.

“We are very interested in iSIGN’s technology and believe that it has tremendous potential,” stated Mr. Ron Leman, President and Chief Executive Officer of GraphicMedia, Inc. “We are very interested in bringing this technology to our clients as we feel that they will benefit from this innovative and measurable technology.”

“GraphicMedia’s reputation is being able to provide innovative solutions to an ever changing culture of information, and marketing communication. Proximity mobile advertising with real time consumer analytics (what we call i sign technology) fits that description,” added Mr. Leman. “Today, the only thing that is experiencing more exploding growth than information, is the technology that delivers this information. Our intent is to integrate i sign technology into our marketing portfolio of products and services, thus giving our clients an advantage over their competition.”

“Graphic is a well-known and respected company with a solid client base that can benefit from our technology,” said Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that our software will be an excellent fit with their products and cliental.”

“This is the fourth LOI that we have entered into with the last two months,” added Mr. Romanov. “We are currently in negotiations with three other companies and hope to have news on these within the near future. This activity demonstrates that our technology is gathering interest both in North American markets as well as internationally and is becoming more accepted by a variety of companies. It validates our marketing efforts and in our opinion, is a very strong indicator of our future growth and expansion in all markets.”

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a North American leader in multiplatform advertising solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver rich media, permission-based messages to engage consumers more deeply and cost-effectively. The resulting business intelligence and real time metrics, gathered through iSIGN’s patent-pending advertising platform, deliver insights into emerging consumer behaviors that help advertisers measure their efforts and make better business decisions to increase ROI and customer loyalty. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations. Partners include: AOpen America Inc. and IBM, with solution distribution by BlueStar Inc. iSIGN is publicly traded in Toronto (TSX.V). Additional information can be found at www.isignmedia.com.

About GraphicMedia

GraphicMedia, Inc. has a rich history of providing our Regional and National Clients with innovative marketing services, advertising graphics, and advertising sign services. Our most recent expansion (in 2011) has been in LED advertising display signs. Our Led sign clients range from large convenient store chains, furniture stores, and banks. GraphicMedia intends to integrate i sign technology into its marketing portfolio of products and services. Giving our client’s an advantage over their competition. Additional information can be found at www.graphicmedia.us.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iSIGN Media’s business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect iSIGN Media’s current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. iSIGN Media assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

X2O Platform turns SharePoint content into real-time TV channels

MONTREAL — X2O Media, a full-service provider of real-time enterprise visual communications solutions, today announced that the company will be demonstrating its SharePoint® TV platform at the 2012 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, taking place July 8-12 in Toronto.

SharePoint TV is a visual communication and collaboration platform that lets users create TV-like channels using content already stored in SharePoint. Users can easily build interactive channels that can be viewed from any desktop, tablet, display screen, or mobile device. With links to SharePoint content and data, any changes made in SharePoint are automatically reflected in the channels, giving viewers instant access to the most relevant enterprise information. In addition, users can fully leverage their investment in SharePoint by presenting the information using eye-catching visuals that viewers will enjoy watching, greatly improving internal and external communications.

With SharePoint TV, users can simply link to SharePoint information sources such as calendars, announcements, project tasks, and dashboard data to display information quickly on a variety of screens throughout an organization using stunning graphics and video. Sample channels include company and department news, employee training, executive dashboards, and much more. SharePoint TV is fully compatible with Windows® 8 and Windows Azure™.

For timely messages and alerts, information can be entered directly into SharePoint and rapidly sent throughout an organization or to specific staff or locations. For more creative collaboration and knowledge sharing, employees can also publish videos, images, and PowerPoint® slides that appear within the SharePoint interface. The result is a powerful communications tool with the look and feel of a broadcast TV channel, enabling enterprises, retailers, and other organizations of any size to spread their messages in an engaging way.
More information on X2O products is available at www.x2omedia.com.

About X2O Media

X2O Media is a leading software developer of real-time visual communication solutions that significantly improve enterprise-wide communications. X2O's solutions facilitate the creation and delivery of video and graphics-rich content to digital displays, employee desktops, and mobile devices. Applications include corporate news channels, dynamic corporate dashboards, real-time emergency messaging, and more. In addition to technology, X2O offers award-winning content design, acquisition, and management services. X2O's products and services are sold and supported globally, through a network of experienced distribution partners. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

It’s not very often that we’re pushed by a fellow designer to create custom retail kiosks that are even more unique than what we’ve already designed for them but this was the case when working with store designers at Bon-Ton on their new Endless Aisle Kiosks. We delivered what I felt was a good looking design but was probably too safe and overly simplified. They came back at us and requested the addition of the rear sign wing so the kiosk could be easily recognizable from afar. They also requested the addition of the brushed Aluminum panels to match existing fixtures within the stores.

Some of the more intricate features of the kiosk include an embedded card swipe reader located in the top edge of the door just below the monitor that allows a very clean gap to swipe a card in. The kiosks also feature NCR’s new dual sided thermal printing technology, and a barcode image scanner that can not only scan product tags but also scan barcodes and QR codes on cell phone screens.

The result as you can see are beautiful kiosks that serve as Endless Aisle Kiosks as well as product look up kiosks. Dual or triple functionality in kiosks is becoming very popular as retailers are finding more ways to service customers and gain a quicker ROI on their Kiosk investment.

Olea Kiosks recently shipped the 106th Kiosk to Bon-Ton as part of a second run of machines after the initial pilot phase proved successful.

SEOUL, South Korea, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Display Co., Ltd., a global leader in display panel technologies and products, announced today that it has begun conducting business as a newly merged corporation with Samsung Mobile Display and S-LCD corporations.

Samsung Display is the world's largest display manufacturer, now with 39,000 employees and seven production facilities worldwide. Oh-hyun Kwon, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, was elected CEO of Samsung Display at the general meeting of stockholders and board of directors.

Kwon said, "Samsung Display is destined to attain virtually unlimited growth, through continuous efforts to combine our proven know-how in the display field with an overwhelming creative spirit." He added, "Our combined strengths will guide Samsung's display business through the next decade and longer, in turning the many synergistic benefits of the company into far-reaching, tangible results."

Samsung Display also decided upon its corporate slogan: 'displays beyond imagination' and declared it would move forward with a bold goal of striving to continually lead the future.

Through its merger with Samsung Mobile Display and S-LCD corporations, Samsung Display plans to expand the company's management efficiencies, while optimizing the synergistic effects of its LCD (liquid crystal display) and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) business initiatives. The company also intends to strengthen its global competitive edge by combining OLED production technology with precision large panel operations and seasoned supply chain management.

About Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Samsung Display Co., Ltd. is a global leader in display panel technology and products. Employing approximately 39,000 people at seven production facilities and nine sales offices worldwide, Samsung Display specializes in high-quality displays for consumer, mobile, IT and industrial usage, including those featuring OLED (organic light emitting diode) and LCD technologies. As a total solution provider, Samsung Display strives to advance the future with next-generation technologies featuring ultra-thin, energy-efficient, flexible, foldable and transparent displays. For more information, please visit www.samsungdisplay.com.