MONTREAL — X2O Media, a leading provider of software for real-time visual communication applications across the enterprise, today announced that the company has appointed Patrick Collins, former chief executive officer of LexisNexis Canada, to its board of directors.
Collins has extensive business experience across several media organizations and the telecommunications, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. Most recently he served as CEO of LexisNexis Canada, the Canadian business unit of a leading global provider of online information solutions designed specifically for professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting, and academic markets. Previously, he held the position of president for CityMedia Group and executive vice president, Newspapers, for Torstar Corporation. At the Southam Newspaper Group, Mr. Collins was the publisher of The Hamilton Spectator and VP Finance. He began his career with General Electric Canada.
"Patrick is an extremely experienced and respected business leader, and as a director he brings valuable management and operational skills to our board," said X2O Media President and CEO David Wilkins. "As X2O continues to grow and expand its solution offerings to enterprise customers, Patrick's unique experience and insights will be invaluable in helping shape our development."
Collins holds a B.Com. from the University of Windsor and a B.A. in political science from the University of Western Ontario. He is also a recent graduate of the Directors Education Program at The University of Toronto.
About X2O Media
X2O Media is a software developer of real-time visual communication solutions that significantly improve the effectiveness of enterprise communications. X2O's solutions facilitate the creation and delivery of rich media content featuring video and 3D graphics to digital displays, desktop PCs, and mobile devices. Applications include corporate news channels, dynamic dashboard channels and interactive employee training channels. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.
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Toronto, Ontario – iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (“iSIGN” or “Company”)(TSX-V: ISD) (OTCQX: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America held their second Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on Monday, September 24, 2012 and presented shareholders with information on metrics and their importance to the Company.
Shareholders were very positive as Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer, presented an overview of the Company detailing its accomplishments over the past year; its current and future initiatives and the impression metrics being generated by messaging at its current installations.
“Metrics, data or information, of customer preferences, is of major importance to both advertisers and retailers, as is the ability to utilize that information to truly understand which marketing campaigns are working and which ones aren’t,” said Alex Romanov. “Our software and back-end reporting system allows for the gathering, processing and organizing of vast amounts of data and turns these metrics into useful Business Intelligence tools that allows advertisers and retailers the ability, in real-time, to judge the success of its advertising campaigns. No other media allows for this and this is what is creating a vast amount of interest from resellers and advertisers in our solution. Our reporting capabilities are numerous, and goes far beyond the number of times a message has been sent and the resulting number of advertising impressions generated, including what products are purchased in combination with each other and what time products are purchased, in addition to many others. Reports can also be customized to a client’s specific needs and wants.”
“The metrics demonstrated by iSIGN were a wide range of results from a number of installation broadcasts in Canada and the United States,” said Danielle Mason, ThinkInk Communications LLP’s Client Visibility Director, Canada. “I was impressed by the range and variety of sources from gas stations offering a 10 cent per gallon discount with a 24.7% response to Sparks Street Mall in Ottawa receiving a 25% response.”
“I am always asked by potential investors as well as shareholders, how iSIGN protects the individual’s privacy rights,” added Mr. Romanov. “Then in the next breathe, I’m asked to relay the metrics that we are gathering from a specific installation. My response is always that we do not gather any personal information from our system, only information concerning your mobile device and responses to the messaging that you are being sent. I then explain that the reports we generate are also private, in that they relate to a specific retailer/advertiser and that to share them in any detail would break our non-disclosure agreements. Metrics that we can release are broad stoke, non-identifiable to a specific client and may also be an amalgamation of information from several installations. As we add installations to our footprint, the volume of our metrics will raise exponentially and we can then generate benchmarks that retailers and advertisers can use to improve their own offerings.”
“There is also a misconception that needs to be corrected,” stated Mr. Romanov. “When we talk about trial or demo installations, we aren’t talking about our products being tested. That’s already been demonstrated and proven prior to entering into a trial, a demo or a pilot project. We’re talking about a test within a client’s specific environment, testing their advertising messaging on our system, their customers acceptance to the ads, etc. You need to remember that advertising to mobile devices is relatively new and each potential client has a desire or a need to see metrics generated from their own environment in privacy. As our solution becomes more prevalent, I anticipate that this need will decrease.”
The Company’s AGM was held at their new offices and shareholders representing approximately 23% of its shares were in attendance. The shareholders voted to elect the slate of directors as presented in the Information Circular; to re-approve the Company’s Stock Option Plan; re-appoint the Company’s auditors and approved the Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan. The presentation that was shown at the AGM, in on the Company’s website (http://ir.stockpr.com/isignmedia/presentations).
About iSIGN Media
iSIGN Media is a North American leader in SaaS solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver interactive, rich media, permission-based messages to mobile devices, from digital signs or stand alone locations, 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 grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with over 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.
Self-Service Health & Wellness Kiosks Empower Consumers to Take Charge of Their Health with Free, Interactive Health Screenings & Assessments
ATLANTA/PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- SoloHealth®, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, and Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced today that the SoloHealth Station® kiosk will begin to rollout this week in Sam's Club locations nationwide, making Sam's Club the first warehouse club retailer to install the kiosks. The SoloHealth Station, an interactive, comprehensive health and wellness screening kiosk for consumers, will roll out this fall to more than 500 Sam's Club locations. The SoloHealth Station, currently available in select retail locations across the U.S., is expected to be in more than 2,500 retail locations by mid-2013, according to company executives. The self-service kiosks are bilingual and free to consumers.
"Sam's Club shares our commitment of empowering consumers to take charge of their health," said SoloHealth Founder and CEO Bart Foster. "We believe that awareness and education are keys to a healthy lifestyle, and we're bringing a comprehensive self-service technology to neighborhood Sam's Club locations nationwide. We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Sam's Club and look forward to continuing to grow the SoloHealth Station presence with our retailer partners."
"Providing innovative, preventative products and wellness services to our members is a major priority for Sam's Club," commented Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president of health and wellness at Sam's Club. "As the first warehouse club retailer to install The SoloHealth Station for our members, Sam's Club continues to deliver on that priority, providing support of preventative health to our communities and enabling our members to take charge of their health."
The SoloHealth Station provides health screenings for vision, blood pressure, weight, and body mass index, a symptom checker as well as an overall health assessment free of charge. SoloHealth also helps connect consumers to local professionals through their databases, helping people enter the most appropriate and accurate point in the health care system.
A healthcare consumer engagement platform, the SoloHealth Station offers highly personalized, targeted and interactive opportunities for consumers, advertisers and retailers by placing kiosks in high-traffic retail locations and offering integration across a multi-platform ecosystem complete with digital signage, Internet, mobile and social media. The multiple-platform approach gives brand partners, consumers and medical professionals the ease of interaction from many touch points allowing for greater effectiveness and efficiencies.
The SoloHealth Station was recently honored with Intel's coveted IT healthcare award, the "Intel Innovation Award," that recognizes leading-edge technology and exceptional innovation for healthcare delivery and processes. The kiosk also received the FDA's stamp of approval this past June.
About SoloHealth
Based in Atlanta, Ga., SoloHealth® is a leader in self-service consumer healthcare, utilizing patented technology to deploy interactive health screening kiosks to empower consumers about their health through awareness, education and convenience. The company's award-winning first offering was the EyeSite Vision kiosk. In summer 2010, the company received a $1.2 M grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to help enable innovation for self-service healthcare and prevention. In 2011, SoloHealth announced its next-generation kiosk, the SoloHealth Station, offering vision, blood pressure, weight, symptoms checking, body mass index, overall health assessment; and access to a database of local doctors. The company's bilingual kiosks provide free health screenings and recommendations for follow-up care, which leads to prevention and lower health care costs. In March 2011, Coinstar, Inc., owner of Redbox, made a financial investment in SoloHealth. In August 2012, WellPoint and Dell both made separate strategic investments in SoloHealth. For more information, visit www.solohealth.com .
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday -- (Business Wire India) Cisco today announced availability of its Connected ATM Solution that will help banks in India deploy automated teller machine facilities in remote locations across the country. With greater emphasis on financial inclusion, the new solution from Cisco is aimed at helping banks meet the Government of India mandate for ATM network expansion across the country, with specific emphasis on rural connectivity. This solution underscores Cisco’s commitment to participate in opportunities to drive inclusive growth and contribute to country transformation.
This solution is part of the Cisco® Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture and features Cisco's Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) with an third-generation (3G) wireless and CDMA connectivity option based on the Cisco 3G wireless WAN High-Speed Interface Card (HWIC), suitable for both backup and primary applications. This wireless connectivity option, when coupled with a service provider wireless data plan, provides a cost-effective, rapidly deployable, reliable, and highly secure backup solution for remote sites and branch offices. Cisco has customized this offering to suit remote and off-site ATM operations that require low data usage but have high security requirements.
The remote/off-site ATM solution comprises two components, a Cisco 860VAE Series Integrated Services Router at each of the ATM locations and a pair of Cisco head-end routers at the data center (DC) and disaster recovery (DR) locations. The Cisco 860VAE Series Integrated Services Routers are ideal for this solution as they combine increased network performance with advanced security to allow standalone service orchestration points such as ATMs or point-of-sale (POS) systems to get the most from their broadband connection.
The ATMs will connect to the 860 VAE ISE routers on Ethernet port while the cellular interface connects to the service provider cloud, where the traffic from the cellular interface is inducted in the MPLS (Multi-protocol Label Switching) cloud and is routed to the bank’s DC and DR locations. Traffic on the cellular network is secured through the creation of an Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) tunnel from the router at the ATM location and is terminated at the Cisco head-end router in the bank’s DC and DR site.
Solution Highlights:
-- Quick and Rapid Deployment: Integration of 3G WWAN modem into the router results in simplified installation and management process.
-- Enhanced Security: The solution offers end-to-end Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) tunneling with 3DES encryption for secured data flow over the network.
--Easy Management: Banks can manage the entire network using the same homogenous management and reporting tool.
-- Connectivity: Apart from supporting the latest 3G standards, the new router is also compatible with CDMA Connectivity and is backward-compatible with Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS), Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and EVDO Rev 0/1xRTT.
-- Additional Services: Cellular technology deployment brings more bandwidth per ATM for additional applications to be provisioned in the ATM.
-- Short Installation Time and Instant Connectivity: Wireless data services allow instant connectivity wherever there is cellular coverage, and rapid deployment allows banks to quickly set up networks with WAN connectivity – ideal for temporary or seasonal sites
-- Portability: There is a greater ease of relocating wireless routers and Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs to where network coverage is available
-- Reduced TCO: The emerging 3G WWAN cellular data service plans are competitively priced with existing wireline services (ISDN, DSL, and cable). 3G WWAN solutions also allow financial institutions to consolidate their service providers across large geographical areas, reducing OPEX expenditure on connectivity solutions
-- IPv6 Compliance: The solution is compliant with the Government of India guidelines on IPv6
Supporting Quotes
Mr. Avinash Purwar, senior vice president, Cisco India and SAARC
“Banks realize that in order to attain sustainable and profitable growth, they must adopt innovative and cost-effective IT solutions that comply with stringent industry regulations. Cisco’s solution-led approach and strong play in architectures help BFSI institutions choose and implement the right technology while addressing scalability and security issues. Cisco has been instrumental in developing tailor-made solutions for the BFSI vertical, and integrated solutions like Cisco 3G WWAN HWICs will help Indian banks to significantly increase ATM penetration, while also ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.”
To know more
Cisco Banking Solutions
Cisco 3G Wireless WAN High-Speed WAN Interface Card
Cisco Integrated Service Routers
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. Cisco equipment in India are supplied by Cisco Systems International BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
A leading service kiosk provider have partnered with Acquire Digital to provide an express service to customers in the US.
Coupon Express Inc., provide self-service kiosks and digital signage to retailers and specialize in the placement and management of coupon kiosks throughout the US. The multifunctional kiosks produce coupons and loyalty cards for specific stores to allow shoppers to redeem coupons in-store for immediate discounts. Digital signage screens attached to the kiosks also provide key location-based advertising opportunities for brands purchasable from within the store.
The screens and kiosks are powered and managed by the advanced software provided by Acquire Digital. Eric Kash, Managing Director at Coupon Express Inc, explained that, ‘Acquire were the obvious software choice to support our kiosks. Not only does it have the ability to manage multifunctional kiosks like ours but it can integrate with existing POS systems, and has key strengths in monitoring large and complex networks.’
With over 120 service kiosks and digital signage systems located across America the Acquire software intelligently monitors and produces live statistics on the number of dispensed coupons to help calculate the rebates to the stores as well as providing key information to retailers on purchasing trends.
‘Couponing’ is a popular promotional tactic in the USA and is increasing in popularity in China. Compared with traditional methods of coupon distribution where coupons are either delivered to customers or handed to customers in store on arrival, Coupon Express report that the coupon redemption rate has increased up to 30% compared to a rate of 1.4% demonstrating the success of the kiosks.
‘This is another example of how digital interactive systems can hugely benefit retailers. Explains Neil Farr, Managing Director of Acquire Digital. ‘Coupon Express have already reported that the kiosks have helped increase in-store sales by 20-42% with individual products experiencing an increase of up to 266%.’
Coupon Express also have plans to install an additional 300 multifunctional kiosks into leading supermarket chains across the USA by 2013.
‘We will continue to use Acquire Digital software as it is a truly innovative solution.’ said Eric. ‘The team are very attentive to our needs and throughout the installation process when issues arouse they were quick to respond, flexible and proactive – it is a great partnership.’
About Coupon Express Inc.
The Coupon Express Kiosk is the company’s lead product providing in-store product advertising and on-demand discount vouchers. The Kiosks have successfully proved to increased revenue for the stores that they have been installed into and they continue to utilize technologies developed by Acquire Digital. http://www.couponexpressinc.com
About Acquire Digital
Acquire specializes in the development of software for interactive solutions and Digital Signage content management. As well as their award-winning product range they also develop pioneering custom-built solutions to clients across all industries and sectors.
By keeping their customers at the heart of the development process they maintain quality and relevance by adding features and creating new products that are simple in design but provide a powerful end result. http://www.acquiredigital.com
DSA, a not-for-profit organization for those interested in digital signage, interactive kiosk and mobile technologies, will host a dinner cruise on Nov. 7 in conjunction with Customer Engagement Technology World in New York City.
(PRWEB) - On Nov. 7, the evening of the first day of Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) in New York City, the DSA Party @ CETW NYC will be held aboard the Duchess Yacht from 5-9 p.m.
During the event, the Association will announce the winners of the DSA Crown Awards in a special presentation. Following the awards, attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, drinks, networking and sightseeing.
The Duchess, one of four ships owned by World Yacht of Pier 81, is a 160-foot long vessel with three decks that can accommodate up to 500 people. The panoramic windows will provide great views of the New York City skyline at night.
World Yacht sails down the Hudson, around the tip of Manhattan, up the East River, under the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge and far enough north for guests to catch a glimpse of the pristine architecture of the United Nations. The ship then turns around and sets sail for the Statue of Liberty, continuing back up the Hudson to its Pier 81 dock. Other well-known landmarks visible along the cruise include the World Financial Center and the shimmering art deco spires of the Empire State and Chrysler Building.
Pier 81 is a short walk from the Javits Center, the site of CETW. Chartered buses will also be available to transport attendees. The ship will set sail at 6 pm and return at 8:30 pm.
Tickets are now available for purchase:
Early registration (until Oct. 31)
DSA User Members: $25
All other DSA Members: $50
Non-Members: $100
Late registration (Nov. 1 or later)
DSA User Members: $45
All other DSA Members: $75
Non-Members: $125
Click here to register
Note: DSA Membership is free to organizations that qualify (venue owners such as retailers, banks, restaurants, hotels, government, etc.)
About the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA)
DSA is an independent, not-for-profit trade association whose purpose is to advance the growth and excellence of the global digital signage, interactive kiosk and mobile community through advocacy, education and networking. Members include users of digital screenmedia in all vertical markets, as well as manufacturers, resellers and distributors of hardware and software, network operators, integrators, advertising agencies, consultants, analysts, publishers, tradeshow organizers and service companies. See http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org.
Introduction of HDMI over CATx transmitter/receiver kits provides end-to-end solution to integrators
SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of innovative IT products, today introduced the PowerScale™ series of audio/video extenders: the SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX100 and SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40. These HDMI over CATx transmitter/receiver kits ensure first-rate distribution of uncompressed audio/video signals at optimal distances.
“Our objective is to remain attentive to our integrator base,” says Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing, SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. “Complications can all too easily arise when disparate technologies are combined in an attempt to deliver a complete solution. In a continued effort to simplify the process of selecting and integrating digital signage components, SAPPHIRE has introduced the PowerScale family of extenders. We may now ensure compatibility among our growing range of products—even when displays are installed at a considerable distance from the player.”
The SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX100 is an HDMI over CAT 5/5e/6 transmitter/receiver kit featuring support for HDMI source control via bi-directional IR pass-through and Full Duplex RS-232, auto equalization and full 3D. This HDCP-compliant extender is a perfect complement to the expanding offering of SAPPHIRE digital signage players and player components, such as the SAPPHIRE EDGE HD3 player PC and range of multi-display graphics cards. Capable of delivering audio, video and control signals with zero degradation at distances of up to 100 meters (330 feet), the SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX100 supports resolutions up to Full HD 1080p, Deep Color, and 7.1 channel digital audio.
A cost-effective solution for projects requiring the transmission of audio and video signals over CATx at a maximum distance of 60 meters (200 feet), the SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX40 transmitter/receiver kit features HDMI Deep Color, full 3D and HDCP compliance.
For further information on SAPPHIRE PowerScale HDMI over CATx extenders, please visit: www.sapphiretech.com/proav/extenders.aspx.
Availability and pricing
Samples of the SAPPHIRE PowerScale series of extenders are currently available to qualified integrators. Please contact a SAPPHIRE Pro AV sales consultant for information regarding pricing and availability: www.sapphiretech.com/proav.
About SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd.
SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of a broad range of innovative technologies for PC enthusiasts, home users and professionals. Its origins in graphics hardware design and manufacturing, the extensive SAPPHIRE product range has since grown from state-of-the-art graphics add-in boards—for which SAPPHIRE is recognized as the premiere AMD partner—to include motherboards, mini PCs, external graphics expanders, and Professional AV products. Founded in 2001, SAPPHIRE is a privately held global company headquartered in Hong Kong. Further information can be found at: www.sapphiretech.com.
SAPPHIRE and SAPPHIRE product names are registered trademarks.
Looking for insight, tips and tricks form leading experts on Digital Out-of-Home and Digital Place-Based Media? Want to understand what customers really want to improve engagement and ad recall?
Only at CETW New York can you get a day’s full programming just for DOOH strategies and solutions. Join leading experts on Digital Signage, Digital Out-of-Home and Digital Place-Based Media as they examine how successful networks, advertisements and campaign are run.
Our esteemed Presenting Faculty includes luminaries such as:
• Ray Rotolo, Chief Operating Officer, Posterscope
• Ian Black, Co-Founder, BlackBern Partners
• Barrett Davie, Founder & Executive Vice President, InStadium
• Dave Etherington, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Mobile, Titan
• Jason Newport, Senior Vice President, Mobile Strategy, Carat
• Martin Porter, Director, Hyperspace
• Thom Robbins, Chief Evangelist, Kentico
• Andrew Austin, President, Digital Engagements Division, EWI Worldwide
• Brandon Berger, Chief Digital Officer, Worldwide, Ogilvy & Mather
• Gemma Craven, EVP & NY Group Director, Social@Ogilvy - Ogilvy & Mather
• Martin Lange, Executive Marketing Director & Global Lead, Mobile@Ogilvy - Ogilvy & Mather
• Jenny Brinkley, Chief Revenue Officer, Loomis Group
• Dave Jenssen, Vice President, OOH & Digital Signage, Thomson Reuters
• Jennifer Nye, Channel Manager, Wholesale Marketing, Kohler Company
• Jerry Harris, Senior Director, Exhibits, Graphics & AV, Georgia Aquarium
• Linda Henderson, Corporate Media Producer, Joy Global
• Jerry Zeephat, Solution Manager, NCR
• Dina Townsend, Senior Sales Manager, Nanonation
• Brian Roberts, Director, Media Sales and Marketing, Best Buy
• Jeff Sommer, Marketing & Digital Communications Manager, The Hershey Company
November 7, 2012
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: DOOH: What Agencies Can Take Back and Use on Their Clients
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Understanding the ROI of Content Development and Marketing
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM How To Carry DOOH Messaging through the Retail Purchase Process
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Digital Around the World: One Size Doesn't Fit All
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Leveraging Content for DOOH
November 8, 2012
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: The Successes, Challenges, and Pitfalls of Digital Signage: Digital Signage Award Winners Bare All
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Engaging Connected Customers through Digital Signage plus Interactive Self-Service
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Using Digital Signage For Brand Engagement
Register today at http://www.cetworld.com/register.asp
Simple, effective messaging on one display – or a grid of displays – from a local player PC
SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd., global supplier of innovative IT products and a leading provider of components for digital signage installations, today unveiled SAPPHIRE PowerCastX™ digital signage software. The SAPPHIRE PowerCastX software platform is a powerful and flexible solution for creating compelling, multi-zone and multi-display presentation systems for digital signage.
“AMD Eyefinity™ technology facilitates advanced multi-monitor capabilities which have largely remained untapped in digital signage,” says Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing, SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. “SAPPHIRE’s expertise with all things AMD has enabled us to develop software that efficiently leverages the power of the GPU to render graphics and video across a large number of displays.”
PowerCastX represents an entry into digital signage software products for SAPPHIRE, which reinforces its vision to provide a complete ecosystem of technologies to digital signage integrators. With the addition of PowerCastX, SAPPHIRE products can be combined to create a wide range of digital signage solutions: from thin players and fat players, to single-display and multi-display configurations - whether located next to, or at a distance from, the players.
SAPPHIRE PowerCastX features include:
Support for a wide range of video formats up to 1080p
Support for browsers enabling mixed local and Web-based digital signage displays
Scheduling and playlist control
Support for up to twelve displays
Single- and multi-zone layouts
Support for Videowalls
Live data feeds through dynamic websites
“The SAPPHIRE Vid-2X expander is the perfect complement to PowerCastX and our range of graphics cards that support Eyefinity,” says Thompson. “Combining these technologies is a cost-effective and clever way of increasing the monitor count per graphics card, fully supported by PowerCastX.”
For further information on SAPPHIRE PowerCastX digital signage software, please visit: http://www.sapphiretech.com/proav/digital-signage-software.aspx.
Availability and pricing
Please contact a SAPPHIRE Pro AV sales consultant for information regarding pricing and availability: www.sapphiretech.com/proav.
About SAPPHIRE Technology
SAPPHIRE Technology is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of a broad range of innovative technologies for PC enthusiasts, home users and professionals. Its origins rooted in graphics hardware design and manufacturing, the extensive SAPPHIRE product range has since grown from state-of-the-art graphics add-in boards—for which SAPPHIRE is recognized as the premiere AMD partner—to include motherboards, mini PCs, external graphics expanders, and Professional AV products. Founded in 2001, SAPPHIRE is a privately held global company headquartered in Hong Kong. Further information can be found at:www.sapphiretech.com.
SAPPHIRE and SAPPHIRE product names are registered trademarks.
Minneapolis, MN, - CastNET, the world's leading digital signage solution for the gaming industry, will be demonstrating several new highly requested features at the annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E). CastNET will be exhibiting in booth #2914 on October 2 - 4 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
CastNET digital signage enhances and expands the casino experience. CastNET combines the impact of digital signage with the workflow needed for busy casino properties to easily update content. These latest features will engage casino guests and help them discover all the excitement a casino property has to offer:
CastNET LiveTV
Manage both digital signage and live television distribution to the same screen from a web page. Distribute satellite or cable channels through an IP network to any screens on the property. CastNET LiveTV provides complete control of scheduling when TV programming should play and when digital signage messaging should resume.
CastNET QR Screen Control
Take control of a digital display screen by scanning a QR code that's embedded in the content. Using a mobile device and any common QR app, CastNET QR Screen Control gives the casino's staff the power to control what content is on the screen and instantly change the screen to show promotional giveaways, restaurant menus, or event schedules.
CastNET Mobile Wayfinder
Empower guests by allowing them to take a map of the casino property with them on their phone using a CastNET powered kiosk. Simply by using a mobile device to scan the QR code on the display kiosk, casino guests are automatically sent to a web page with a detailed map of the property.
Commenting on the new features, Lance Hutchinson, VP for CastNET, said, "We've improved the performance of our CastNET installations in casinos around the world by responding to the features requested by our customers. We've been able to develop something we like to call the "CastNET Casino". We can integrate digital signs throughout a casino's property from gaming floors to restaurants, lounges, lobbies, cashier cages, video walls, employee break rooms and more, all using a centrally managed web-based system."
Hutchinson added. "The new features we are announcing at G2E are in direct response to recent requests from our casino customers. CastNET LiveTV was developed in response to the overwhelming need to control and schedule digital signage content and live TV content on the same system. CastNET QR Screen Control and CastNET Mobile Wayfinder satisfy the increasingly common demand to use mobile devices like smartphones to interact in more ways with digital signage."
About CastNET
CastNET is an easy-to-use yet powerful software solution for managing digital signage content. CastNET's ability to offer a multi-user approval workflow, enterprise-wide authentication and IT management features makes it a perfect fit for large casinos and organizations.
We kept ‘’buzzing’’ about this glossary for most of this week, especially on Twitter and we’re glad to announce that it is finally available for download.
The reason why and the point of difference
Experience taught us that common terms for digital signage professionals are totally unfamiliar to people outside the industry, especially end- users.
So the motivation behind launching this material was to help all those interested in digital signage to understand its terminology. There are a few comprehensive digital signage glossaries out here, especially those released by industry associations.
However, this particular one contains terms specific to our cloud- based digital signage software and it’s meant to enhance the user- experience of our current and prospective clients.
What it features
Aimed at enhancing a person’s overall understanding of the digital media signage terminology, the 62 word- glossary explains terms related to all aspects of the system- software, hardware, installation with a particular focus on the content management- side of things.
So expect to find definitions of terms such as: composite video, audit trail, HDMI, media player, SMIL (device). Also, if you’ve ever wondered what does letterboxing, screen zoning or HTML5 means and imply- then this is the glossary for you.
Want to learn more?
The material also provides references and links to ther resources that those wanting to learn more about a certain concept defined might find useful. So if you have an interest in digital signage systems, feel free to download the paper by clicking on the image below.
’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, - tomorrow REX opens its doors in Ukraine (25 -28 September) at the, KyivExpoPlaza, 2B Salyutna Street, Kiev.
Tomorrow AOpen will be present at the REX in Ukraine together with our system integrator KVINTO, as technical sponsors of the exhibition. The REX exhibition is the nr.1 trade show in Ukraine’s advertising market.
During the exhibition several AOpen products will be present at the stand of KVINTO. At the booth we will show the diversity of applications in different scenarios using the AOpen digital engine.
Another focal point at the KVINTO stand will be the transparent screens cube, displaying content on all 4 sides, running on the AOpen DE57-HA.
In cooperation with the REX exhibition, Digital Signage Conference 2012 (26 September) and Digital Marketing Convention 2012 (27-28 September) will be hosted in the adjoining exhibition halls. Learn all about the possibilities of modern digital communications and how interactivity can engage your customers.
For more information about AOpen solutions, we welcome visitors of the REX to visit the KVINTO booth (C522) or to get in contact with the AOpen Sales Representative for Ukraine, Natalia Vorontsova, Business Development Manager Eastern Europe & CIS:
More information about the Rex: http://rex.ua
– New Touchmonitors Bring Style and Functionality to Rugged Environments Like Point-of-Sale (POS), Point-of-Information (POI), and Kiosk Information Systems –
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Elo Touch Solutions combines high-performance, style and functionality with the industry's leading touchscreen technologies to create two new 15- and 17-inch touchmonitors.
The 1517L and 1717L touchmonitors are built to withstand the rigors of continuous public use with a rugged, “built for touch” industrial design. They deliver style with a wide variety of features for a higher level of functionality. They share a heritage of quality established with the popular and resilient Elo family of desktop products. Both touchmonitors are well suited for public venues where point-of-sale (POS), point-of-information (POI), point-of-service, shelf-level and countertop interactive digital signage, loyalty systems and kiosk information systems are found. As with all Elo touchmonitors, these new models are ruggedised for long lasting performance in public environments.
The 1517L and 1717L are environmentally friendly, lightweight and use less power with state-of-the-art LED backlights in the display panels. Available in two zero-bezel touchscreen technologies, the 1517L and 1717L exhibit a seamless, aesthetically-pleasing, thin, modern design to augment virtually any environment:
1. Clear-glass iTouch surface acoustic wave - pure-glass touchscreens for excellent clarity, resolution, and light transmission. It has a durable, scratch-resistant glass surface, delivers stable, no-drift calibration performance and can be activated by a finger or soft stylus.
2. Anti-glare AccuTouch 5-wire zero-bezel resistive - delivers stable, drift-free operation. It has broad input flexibility, is contamination resistant and accurate for high-use applications.
“The 1517L/1717L are flexible, space-saving desktop touchmonitors designed to meet the durability and aesthetics requirements for front-of-store, back-office, kiosk and even out-of-store applications” said Ehsan Ayar, Elo product manager, “Zero-bezel touchmonitors are as practical as they are beautiful. The easy-to-clean screen surface is resistant to water, dust and grease, making it an excellent choice for use in a public environment.”
For more information about these products, visit the Elo website www.elotouch.com/products/LCDs, contact your Elo distributor, call Elo Touch Solutions Customer Service at +32 16 352100 or send an enquiry to .
Elo Touch Solutions is a premier global supplier of touch solutions including touchscreen components, touchmonitors, and all-in-one (AiO) touchcomputers. With multiple touchscreen technology options, including surface acoustic wave (SAW), resistive, projected capacitive, acoustic pulse recognition (APR), infrared (IR), and optical, Elo touch solutions meet the diverse requirements of digital signage, retail, point-of-sale (POS), hospitality, medical/healthcare IT, industrial, and consumer. A pioneer in the industry with over 40 years of experience, Elo brings quality, innovation, and integrity to everything we touch. Visit www.elotouch.eu or call +32 16 352100 for more information about Elo’s products and services.
The Elo (logo), Elo Touch Solutions, AccuTouch and iTouch are trademarks of Elo and its Affiliates.
International House of Prayer (IHOP) Internet Streaming Ministry Recognized for Building, Enhancing, and Expanding Church Community
MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision announced today that it has been honored with a WFX Solomon Award at WFX 2012 for its Internet streaming ministry project at the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City. The WFX Solomon Awards recognize excellence in the creation of outstanding and meaningful projects reflecting the vision, goals, and aspirations of churches.
Haivision's project was recognized under the New Media Usage category. Featuring Haivision's KulaByte™ Internet encoders/transcoders, the Mako™ low-latency encoder system, and Makito™ H.264 1080p60 encoders, the solution is designed to stream prayer meetings live 24/7 from the IHOP prayer room to desktops and mobile devices. Streaming is also provided for live events from other ministry locations, such as IHOP University.
"The International House of Prayer's Streaming Ministry is a perfect example of how houses of worship are using video over IP to reach more congregants," said JoAnne Gaudreau, vice president of marketing at Haivision. "We are delighted to receive a WFX Solomon Award for this successful deployment featuring Haivision streaming technology."
The WFX Solomon Awards — presented by Worship Facilities Magazine, Worship Facilities Designer Magazine and Church Production Magazine — are the leading annual national awards recognizing church building design across the full spectrum of church sizes and styles. Award winners were announced on Sept. 19 during WFX 2012 in Atlanta, and will be featured in Worship Facilities Magazine and Church Production Magazine.
Haivision is demonstrating its range of products and solutions at WFX 2012 in booth 949. More information is available at www.haivision.com.
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.
Free, fast and reliable high-density Wi-Fi, high-definition video, and a customized Barclays Center app to create unparalleled fan experiences throughout venue
BROOKLYN – Barclays Center, Brooklyn's new sports and entertainment venue, will feature Cisco's Connected Sports and Entertainment solutions – Connected Stadium Wi-Fi and StadiumVision. Together, these solutions will allow Barclays Center to deliver a next-generation fan experience, and make this venue one of the most technologically advanced arenas in the world.
Connected Stadium Wi-Fi will enable Barclays Center to deliver a mobile experience that today's fans increasingly demand. Barclays Center will provide a mobile app that will bring fans closer to the action than they have ever been – regardless of where their seats are located. Via their smartphones or other mobile devices fans will be able to quickly access Barclays Center's custom app that will provide a variety of content – from artist and event information, to transportation information, to a guide to Brooklyn. Future versions will include real-time video viewing, the ability to order concessions from your seat and pick them up without standing in line, and more. With Cisco's Connected Stadium Wi-Fi platform every fan will be able to easily access his or her favorite social networks to view, capture, and share content from Barclays Center's unparalleled sports and entertainment experience.
In addition, Cisco StadiumVision®, an innovative digital video and content distribution platform that centrally controls and delivers targeted high-definition video and highly relevant digital content to fans, will power 700 HDTV's and approximately 100 concession menu boards throughout the venue. This technology will provide fans with an all-encompassing multimedia experience ranging from action on the court, to concession specials (all boards update simultaneously and are integrated with point of sale), to out-of-town games and scores, to traffic updates, and much more.
Enabling all these solutions will be a Cisco Connected Stadium intelligent network, a single innovation platform that allows Barclays Center to control wired and wireless access, security, surveillance, ticketing, and point of sale transactions. It is designed to support large volumes of high-definition video and Wi-Fi traffic, and has proven successful at venues hosting major international sporting events. The installation of the Network and Cisco solutions at Barclays Center was completed by High Point Solutions, a partner of the arena and the Brooklyn Nets, and a Cisco Gold Certified Partner.
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David Holland, general manager and senior vice president, Cisco Sports and Entertainment Solutions Group
"Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets are embracing the arrival of the new fan experience, and through the Cisco Connected Sports and Entertainment Solutions portfolio they will be able to deliver a more interactive, social, and connected experience for their fans. Brett Yormark and Chip Foley, at the Nets and Barclays Center, had the foresight and vision to understand that HD video and high-density Wi-Fi would allow them to create a dynamic and memorable experience for fans at concerts, Nets games or other special events."
Chip Foley, director of building technology, Forest City Ratner Companies (Developer of Barclays Center)
"When we began building Barclays Center, we knew that we had to work with Cisco if we wanted to make the venue a premiere location for sports and entertainment. Cisco is delivering technology that is new to consumers, providing an unforgettable fan experience."
Fan Amenities
Barclays Center App
Barclays Center's official mobile app (available in iTunes and Google Play) will provide key arena information including artist and event information, transportation information, and a guide to Brooklyn. Future updates will include real-time video viewing and the ability to order concessions from your seat and pick them up without standing in line.
Connected Stadium Wi-Fi
Free, fast and reliable high-density Wi-Fi that will allow fans to use the Barclays Center app, access the Internet, and share their game-day experiences via social media with the thousands of fans at Barclays Center, and with millions more around the globe.
Ensures consistent and reliable connectivity to thousands of fans by efficiently off-loading all data traffic and freeing up the entire cellular network bandwidth for phone calls and text messages.
StadiumVision
700 HDTV's and approximately 100 concession menu boards throughout the venue will provide content ranging from action on the court, to concession specials (all boards update simultaneously and are integrated with point of sale), to out-of-town games and scores, to traffic updates, and much more.
Barclays Center suites will include Apple iPads connected to the Wi-Fi network that will control the HDTV's featuring 60 channels of HD content (Time Warner Cable) and NBA League Pass (DirectTV).
About Barclays Center
Scheduled to open on September 28, 2012, Barclays Center will be a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Developed by Brooklyn-based real estate developer Forest City Ratner Companies, and designed by the award-winning architectural firms AECOM (www.aecom.com/architecture) and SHoP Architects (www.shoparc.com), Barclays Center will have one of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, with unparalleled sightlines and first-class amenities. Barclays Center will offer approximately 18,200 seats for basketball and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and will also have 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express.
Barclays Center will host an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, monthly major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, professional hockey, and the Brooklyn Nets.
Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center will be accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines.
For more information on Barclays Center, please visit www.barclayscenter.com. For more information on the Brooklyn Nets, please visit www.brooklynnets.com.
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Christie MicroTiles and Christie Projectors Work Superbly for Leading Information Security Solutions Provider
CYPRESS, Calif. – Two Christie® MicroTiles® video walls and three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP® projectors are helping keep watch at FishNet Security in Overland Park, Kan. FishNet Security is the largest information security solutions provider in North America, with clients in energy, financial services, government, healthcare, retail and other industry sectors.
FishNet Security, which serves most Fortune 500 companies, wanted its move into its new state-of-the-art headquarters earlier this year to include the best available technology, which is why Christie was chosen for many of the company’s visual technology needs.
“When we bring clients and guests through our facility, it’s important to show them our latest solutions,” said Max Dodge, vice president of Sales at FishNet Security. “For that reason we brought in top-quality vendors like Christie to help us achieve that goal.”
Christie MicroTiles Lobby Display Welcomes Visitors While Curved Christie MicroTiles Video Wall Monitors Global Threats On-Screen
A 10-unit wide by 6-unit high Christie MicroTiles array greets guests in the lobby of the new headquarters as they step off the elevator. Powered by Christie Jumpstart, the video wall displays dynamic, rich media content provided by FishNet Security’s in-house Multimedia Group.
“This particular Christie MicroTiles array is flush with the wall and features vibrant graphics, which means people notice the content quickly,” said Justin Copeland, director of Multimedia at FishNet Security. “Guests immediately see their own names or those of the corporations they represent on the MicroTiles.”
In the company’s Security Operations Center (SOC), a 22-unit wide by 7-unit high curved Christie MicroTiles video wall supported by a frame created by RP Visual Solutions displays threat intelligence data, various monitoring tool dashboards, open work tickets, active service calls and other Java-based applications.
“When there is a security concern or other issue, they project and share that information with their colleagues and supervisors,” Dodge added. “Everyone then analyzes it and the appropriate action is taken. There is also a constant security monitor globe displayed on the MicroTiles wall that tracks information security threats from around the world.”
Christie MicroTiles have built-in sensors that monitor each LED’s performance, automatically adjusting brightness and color continuously for the life of the display. Built with reliable solid-state components, each LED is rated at 65,000 hours to half brightness. Combining both DLP projection and LED technology, Christie MicroTiles offer super-fine resolution, substantially brighter images and a much wider color palette than most conventional LCD and plasma flat panel technology.
Whether installed to perfectly represent the company brand or for mission-critical applications, Christie MicroTiles deliver 24/7 reliability and a low cost of ownership.
Three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP Projectors Display on the Largest Corporate Touch Screen in the United States
FishNet Security’s Executive Briefing Center (EBC) Viewing Gallery features a custom-built interactive touch screen display provided by Float 4 Interactive. Measuring 33-feet across by 7-feet high, the smart glass technology enables HD presentations to be directed from three Christie DHD800 projectors suspended from the ceiling to avoid interfering with sightlines. A giant “navigation wheel” on the screen enables users to launch applications and display interactive content with the touch of a finger.
“The Christie DHD800 projectors work superbly in the high ambient light, which is both natural and artificial,” Copeland said. “It’s a 5760x1080 resolution picture, and we’re creating videos at this resolution for maximum impact.”
Suitable for fixed installs and live events, the Christie DHD800 offers full HD and high-brightness in a 1-chip DLP projector along with a user-changeable, twin-color-wheel system that provides the flexibility to tailor presentations to maximize high-brightness images and achieve superior-color reproduction. Ideal for 24/7 operation, the Christie DHD800 includes a lamp-interval feature that enables you to select the usage times between the dual-lamps for balanced lamp life.
“With their clean lines, minimal footprint and no visible hardware, the Christie MicroTiles fit the bill perfectly,” Dodge said. “Not only are the Christie MicroTiles video walls functional, they are also showpieces. No one leaves here without being in complete awe of the technology they see.”
About FishNet Security
FishNet Security is the No. 1 provider of information security solutions that combine technology, services, support and training. Since 1996, the company has enabled clients to manage risk, meet compliance requirements and reduce costs while maximizing security effectiveness and operational efficiency. FishNet Security is committed to information security excellence and has a track record of delivering quality solutions to over 5,000 clients nationwide. For more information about FishNet Security, visit www.fishnetsecurity.com, www.facebook.com/fishnetsecurity and www.twitter.com/fishnetsecurity.
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.
Global leader in ATM technology to bring hardware, software and services offers to further market leadership in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association (ABA) today endorsed the ATM and branch transformation solutions of NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR). ABA members asked for due diligence assistance regarding the future of ATMs, and ABA’s research found that NCR’s ATM and branch transformation solutions enable banks to reduce costs, improve efficiency and grow their business while providing convenience and an unrivaled self-service experience for their customers. This endorsement is made through ABA’s affiliate, the Corporation for American Banking.
NCR has led the world in ATM deployments for 25 consecutive years and also is the number one provider of ATMs to financial institutions in the United States. Through its endorsement, the ABA will offer its member institutions preferential pricing on NCR ATM hardware, software maintenance and managed services.
“For more than a century, American businesses have turned to NCR to re-think the way they interact and transact with their customers. NCR has always been a pioneer in technology and they have continued to innovate around their world-class ATM experience to bring new, consumer-friendly approaches to self-service banking,” said Frank Keating, ABA president and CEO. “We have great confidence in the power of NCR’s technology and its commitment to customer service, and are pleased to include NCR as an ABA endorsed solution provider for our members.”
“NCR has seen tremendous growth in financial services in the U.S. over the past several years, as financial institutions of all sizes have turned to our self-service solutions to deliver operational efficiencies and help their customers save time,” said Michael O’Laughlin, senior vice president, NCR Financial Services. “We are honored that the ABA would recognize our ATM and Branch Transformation solutions with their endorsement, and we are pleased to bring new offers to ABA members to help them deliver these innovative solutions to the marketplace.”
For information on ABA-endorsed NCR SelfServ ATMs and software, Financial Kiosks, APTRA Interactive Tellers and Teller Cash Recyclers, plus discounts available through the ABA endorsement program, ABA members can visit www.ncr.com/aba, email or call 1.877.928.9627.
About American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $13 trillion banking industry and its 2 million employees. Learn more at aba.com.
About Corporation for American Banking
The Corporation for American Banking (CAB) is an affiliate of the American Bankers Association that endorses bank solutions on behalf of the Association, helping banks save money, make money, and operate more efficiently. Solutions range from mission-critical insurance, compliance and risk management programs to services that help banks stay competitive and efficient through technology and business growth platforms. More than 6,000 banks use at least one ABA-endorsed CAB program. These programs are also supported by State Bankers Associations through co-endorsement relationships. Learn more at www.aba.com/CAB.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Its data center relocation key in illustrating innovative strategies
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 it once again made the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology.
Black Box CIO Kim Clougherty says, "A list like the InformationWeek 500 shows how important innovation is to companies, not just for their customers, but also for their internal business practices. Innovation in technology provides great benefits for our own Team Members, and it's an honor that our efforts are being recognized."
The project that highlighted Black Box's innovative technology use was the consolidation and relocation of the company's data center. Through virtualization and centralization of this vital operation, Black Box clearly demonstrates its commitment to doing technology well to maximize its business value.
"The InformationWeek 500 has recognized the most innovative users of business technology for 24 years, and this year's innovations were particularly impressive," said InformationWeek Editor in Chief Rob Preston. "What the editors looked for are unconventional approaches—new technologies, new models, new ways of grabbing business opportunities and solving complex business problems with IT."
InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of American's best-known companies. The Information 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings as it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders.
Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at www.informationweek.com/iw500/.
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.
About InformationWeek Business Technology Network
(www.informationweek.com/iw500/) The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides IT executives with unique analysis and tools that parallel their work flow—from defining and framing objectives through to the evaluation and recommendation of solutions. Anchored by InformationWeek, the multimedia powerhouse that looks across the enterprise, the network scales across the most critical technology categories with online properties such as DarkReading.com (security) NetworkComputing.com (networking and communications) and BYTE (consumer technology). The network also provides focused content for key IT targets, such as CIOs, developers and SMBs, via InformationWeek Global CIO, Dr. Dobb's and InformationWeek SMB, as well as vital vertical industries with InformationWeek Financial Services, Government and Healthcare sites. Content is at the nucleus of our information distribution strategy—IT professionals turn to our experts and communities to stay informed, get advice, and research technologies to make strategic business decisions.
WFX Chooses KulaByte Encoders and HyperStream Concierge Services to Stream WFX 2012 Live to Internet Viewers
MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision, a global leader in advanced video networking and IP video distribution solutions, announced today that its KulaByte™ Internet encoder/transcoder technology and HyperStream™ Internet media delivery services is enabling live streaming of WFX Live, a feature of the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo 2012 (WFX 2012) being held in Atlanta today through Sept. 21. Additionally, Haivision is exhibiting its new live streaming solutions for the house of worship market at the event.
Beginning today, Haivision will provide live streams of all WFX Live content. This includes a continuous stream of the show floor from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT as well as live coverage of all keynote sessions and educational presentations to viewers on multiple platforms and devices. Live streams are accessible to all conference attendees and visitors on the WFX website: www.wfxweb.com/atlanta-2012/.
"We are glad to have Haivision as the provider of our live streaming technology again this year," said Alexandra Kiefer, conference director of EH Events, producer of WFX. "The high quality and broad accessibility of last year's live streaming made a very positive and lasting impression on our audience. This year's online viewers will have the same opportunity to watch show proceedings, educational presentations, panel discussions, and have the ability to interact with presenters during Q&A periods. We feel that this type of highly interactive experience will be a great introduction into how live streaming can support houses of worship by engaging their community and expanding their audience."
To stream the event, Haivision KulaByte encoders will make efficient use of uplink bandwidth from WFX feeds by combining the highest quality compression with stable stream outputs. Within the cloud, HyperStream will then transcode WFX streams into multiple bit rates and formats such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Dynamic RTMP, and HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS) for viewing on the WFX 2012 website. Content will be available to users on desktop and laptop computers running Flash®, Android™ mobile devices, Apple® iPhones® and iPads®, and set-top boxes such as the Roku® streaming player.
"Our live streaming demonstration at WFX 2012 is similar to the many high quality, cost-effective solutions that we provide to churches around the world," said Peter Maag, CMO at Haivision. "It is a great opportunity for conference attendees and offsite viewers to experience the simplicity and power of today's live streaming solutions for the house of worship marketplace."
In addition to demonstrating its KulaByte encoder/transcoder and HyperStream services at WFX 2012, Haivision is exhibiting Makito™ — the hugely popular H.264 1080p60 encoder appliance with incredible 55 millisecond performance; the Furnace™ IP video system that provides complete end-to-end infrastructure for delivering secure video to every desktop and display; and Mako™ — the high-performance, low-latency encoder/decoder designed for connecting boardrooms, house of worship campuses, and other types of facilities.
Haivision is demonstrating its range of products and solutions at WFX 2012 in booth 949. More information is available at www.haivision.com.
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.
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Trumbull, CT - Shuttle Computer announced it will be an exhibitor at the Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) fall event, November 7-8, 2012, at the Javits Convention Center in New York. CETW is the premier tradeshow event that provides strategic business solutions to those focused on using digital media such as mobile marketing, kiosks/interactive self-service, digital signage and digital out-of-home/place based media, social media and more, to enhance their customer engagement programs.
Shuttle Computer will showcase the company’s latest digital signage and kiosk/interactive self-service hardware, and introduce a new network-attached storage (NAS) product that provides digital media storage and playback across a variety of platforms. A range of digital signage players designed to power anywhere from one screen to multiple screens, including digital signage walls, plus all-in-one and standalone offerings for kiosk/interactive self-service will be on display at CETW Booth #438.
“CETW is thrilled to welcome Shuttle Computer to our event,” said Lawrence Dvorchik, general manager at CETW. “We pride ourselves on working closely with exhibitors to utilize their feedback and knowledge in a manner that delivers the highest quality experience to attendees, which ensures that our exhibitors’ have the highest quality experience as well.”
About Customer Engagement Technology World
Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) delivers strategic, marketing and technical business solutions for organizations focused on enhancing their customer engagement programs through digital media such as mobile, self-service, digital signage, digital out-of-home/place based media, kiosks and other customer-facing technologies. CETW delivers a first-hand look at emerging technologies and gives you access to case studies and experience from thought-leaders across the industry, focused on leveraging the integration of emerging media across multiple channels to activate customer engagement. Follow us on Twitter @CETW, like us on Facebook and join us on Linkedin. www.cetworld.com/
About Shuttle Computer
Shuttle Computer, located in Los Angeles, California, is the North American subsidiary of Shuttle Inc., a publicly traded company established in 1983 and listed on the Taiwan stock exchange since 2000. Shuttle specializes in small form factor (SFF) PC hardware for digital signage, point-of-sale (POS) and interactive kiosks in the retail, restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. For more information, visit http://us.shuttle.com or call 1-888-972-1818.
ConnectedSign and ViewSonic to Drive Digital Signage Growth through Partnership on Kiosk Solution
Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) - ConnectedSign has partnered with ViewSonic to open up opportunities for interactive Digital Signage. Interactive kiosks have become more cost effective, allowing ViewSonic and ConnectedSign to introduce innovative Digital Signage solutions to many industries such as: healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, and hospitality. The kiosk solution gives every user the power to control ViewSonic’s 46” full HD ePoster interface. In this interface, a user can access fully interactive maps, event calendars linked to floor plans, online content, live TV feeds, way-finding, weather, and more.
“We are very excited about coming together with ConnectedSign to help grow the possibilities of Digital Signage in key growth markets such as retail, hospitality and education,” said Gene Ornstead, director of DTV and business development, ViewSonic. “Through this partnership ViewSonic and ConnectedSign will combine industry-leading display and interactive technologies with application specific digital signage and solutions to offer users with a complete end-to-end customer solution.”
In addition to attending to the needs of the mentioned industries, this partnership will allow ConnectedSign and ViewSonic to meet the goals of users, integrators, and deployers alike. Loren Bucklin, president of ConnectedSign says, “Our Digital Signage customers are finding more and more uses for an interactive kiosk. It’s become the fastest growing segment of our business, and our relationship with ViewSonic will aid us in offering the best solutions to customers’ challenges.”
If you'd like more information about Digital Signage, or would like to visit the Digital Signage showroom, please call ConnectedSign at 866-833-2723 or e-mail info(at)connectedsign(dot)com. For more information on ViewSonic’s Digital Signage solutions, visit http://www.viewsonic.com/products/digital-signage/.
About ViewSonic:
ViewSonic® Corporation, headquartered in Walnut, California, is a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics, and communications solutions. Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solutions as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, tablets, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.
About ConnectedSign:
ConnectedSign is a full service Digital Signage agency with more than 17 years of experience planning and deploying Digital Signage systems, interactive Digital Signage, and kiosk networks. We provide Digital Signage software, hardware, content creation, content management, and consulting services. ConnectedSign is headquartered in Lancaster, PA.
More details can be found at http://www.connectedsign.com.
– New 15”, 17” and 19” displays ideal for kiosk applications offering gesture-based user interfaces –
METHUEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As kiosk user interfaces evolve to satisfy the gesture-based interface expectations of smart phone and tablet users, 3M Touch Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company, announces the availability of three 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Displays – 15-, 17- and 19-inches – that provide kiosk and enclosure manufacturers with a responsive, durable dual-touch display solution for heavy-use public environments. These robust projected capacitive interactive displays meet the requirements of a one-user, gesture-based interface by supporting common gestures such as flick, pan, zoom and rotate. Add the durability of its metal housing, chemically-strengthened glass, anti-glare surface, and easy-to-integrate flat front surface design and kiosk manufacturers now have the ideal interactive display for upcoming kiosk programs or upgrading existing installations.
“The traditional single-touch kiosk interface is evolving to a gesture-based interface as users expect these public access devices to respond like their personal devices,” says Diego Romeu, business operations manager, 3M Touch Systems. “To help kiosk integrators satisfy these evolving user preferences, 3M offers this new line of robust, kiosk-ready dual-touch displays as an ideal solution for gesture-based user interfaces.”
The 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Display product line includes the 15” 3M Dual-Touch Display C1510PS (4:3 aspect ratio), 17” 3M Dual-Touch Display C1710PS (5:4 aspect ratio) and 19” 3M Dual-Touch Display C1910PS (5:4 aspect ratio).
These 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Displays are based on projected capacitive technology – the same touch technology found in smart phones and tablets -- and are designed to be bezel free and easily integrated to create a flat front surface in a kiosk enclosures. These displays plug and play with the dual-touch capabilities built into Windows 7 and other popular programming languages.
All 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Displays are available from leading U.S. distributors (BlueStar, Ingram Micro, ScanSource, SYNNEX, and Tech Data), popular on-line retailers, and 3M’s on-line store, www.Shop3M.com.
For additional information on 3M Dual-Touch Chassis Displays, visit www.3m.com/dualtouch.
3M Touch Systems provides innovative touchscreen technology products to customers worldwide under the “3M” and “MicroTouch” brands. Popular single-touch, dual-touch and multi-touch applications include casino gaming, foodservice, hospitality, industrial, interactive digital signage, healthcare, retail point of sale and self-service. For more information about 3M and MicroTouch products, visit www.3M.com/touch01. For an overview of popular touch technologies and terminology, visit www.touchtopics.com.
About 3M Touch Systems Inc.
3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M and provider of innovative touchscreen solutions, operates globally and reports through 3M Electro and Communications Business, headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.3M.com/multitouch. More information about 3M Company is available online.
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Professional AV Rental Staging, Fixed Install and Corporate Solutions Community Can Try Christie’s Latest Offerings First-Hand
CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie, along with Draper Inc., Alcorn McBride and Tannoy today announced Solutions that Rock, a free event introducing several of its new display solutions to organizations involved with professional AV rental staging, fixed installs and corporate AV environments. The event takes place September 17-19 at Grips Local Union Building in Burbank, California.
“Solutions that Rock” provides a unique opportunity for consultants, architects, service planners and designers to get hands-on experience with some of the best audio and visual systems available and discover inspiring ways for projection to turn their ideas into reality. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary refreshments and gifts, and a chance to win an Apple iPad. There will be an Open House for the public on September 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Top local integrators will exclusively sponsor two of the days: Electrosonic will sponsor the full day September 18 session for invited guests and CCS Presentation Systems of California will host the full day September 19 session for invited guests.
“Solutions that Rock” is also an informal opportunity for dealers, integrators, distributors and end users to see how the showcased products offer leading edge and fully workable solutions for their customers. Attendees will participate in technology demonstrations and get hands-on experience of the capabilities for each solution, making them more confident when demonstrating and selling to customers and prospects.
The road show wraps up its 2012 tour with stops in Philadelphia, November 7-8 and Phoenix, December 3-5.
Products on Display
Highlighting the exhibits will be an eye-catching tower display of Christie MicroTiles®, the industry’s most flexible, high-resolution modular design concept. MicroTiles are built on proven DLP® technology and specifically designed for maximum image quality in demanding indoor, high ambient light environments.
For the backstage experience, Christie will have multiple solutions from HD and 2K LCD to Xenon 3-chip DLP images displayed on a 30-foot wide screen and a pair of 11-foot screens in portrait mode. The displays, including stereoscopic 3D demonstrations, will be managed using the Christie Spyder X20 multi-image processor.
The Christie Vista URS will also be at the show. The Christie Vista URS is an all-in-one matrix switcher that accepts multiple sources in any format (analog composite to digital 4K) and seamlessly routes any of these sources to any of eight user-configurable outputs, each of which can be configured independently for any analog or digital output format.
Christie’s new FHD551-X 55-inch flat panel LCD, designed for multi-panel displays, will also be on exhibit.
To fulfill the need to interface with IT systems, Christie will demonstrate its network solutions with all projection and multi-image systems connected to, and managed through, the IP network – including wireless control of all devices. Christie AutoStack™ – a camera-based, software driven solution, used for maintaining projector alignment in multiple blend and stacked designs – will operate across the network, offering a solution that manages both fixed installs and rental staging designs for both flat and curved screens.
Founded in 1902, Draper Inc. provides a range of products for the rental staging and fixed installation market including electric, manual, rear, portable and fixed screens, as well as a variety of projector lifts and mounts.
To register, visit http://www.christiedigital.com/solutionsthatrock.
About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP:6925), designs, builds and installs customized projection display solutions. Christie® delivers turn-key solutions for sophisticated virtual reality, simulation systems and control room environments including high-resolution power walls, multi-sided immersive environments, curved screen displays, domed simulation and multi-projector arrays. Industries and organizations that rely on Christie range from government agencies to oil and gas, aerospace to entertainment, and manufacturing and design to pharmaceuticals. Christie is listed among Military Training Technology magazine’s Top 100 simulation companies and has been awarded the Blue Ribbon for Innovation as well as the Red Ribbon for Best Program for the Christie Matrix StIM™. The awards recognize companies around the world that have made a significant impact on the military training industry across the spectrum of technologies – serious gaming, live training, constructive simulation, modeling, virtual simulation and others. For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com.
Dynamax's new website will allow visitors to order monthly and yearly subscriptions of digitalsignage.NET online, giving them more flexibility in terms of cost management. The website will be launched at the end of September.
Blackburn, United Kingdom --(PR.com)-- Dynamax Technologies will soon launch a new website that will enable visitors to buy subscriptions of their cloud-based digital signage application- digitalsignage.NET- directly online. Using a Sage Pay solution, the website will offer monthly and yearly subscription options of the latest version of the software that enables users to publish their media files and stream live- data onto their screens.
With improved navigation and a focus on the HTML5- compatible version of digitalsignage.NET, the website will contain case- studies, easier-to-understand product features, a regularly updated blog with news, industry interviews and commentary as well as educational resources such as digital signage white papers, all meant to help visitors understand the technology and its practical applications.
As the old one, the new website will encourage people to take free trials of digitalsignage.NET and set up their own account in order to test the user- friendliness of the product and its ability to meet their specific requirements.
Dynamax’s website will be enriched with imagery and videos meant to promote not only the company’s offer but also the digital signage sector, in general, across several vertical markets (such as education, hospitality, retail, healthcare).
The website is hosted at the same address- www.digitalsignage.net and will go live at the end of September.
About Dynamax
Dynamax Technologies are one of the longest standing digital signage providers in the world, producing digital signage software solutions that allow users to remotely control an unlimited number of screens via any Windows PC or Mac. Powering hundreds of digital displays in colleges, shops, and organisations around the world our solutions enable users to inform and entertain over 30 million consumers every week.
digitalsignage.NET, Dynamax’s cloud- based application is the product of choice of leading British AV companies as well as of colleges and retailers, powering networks of screens small and large in a variety of locations across the country.
Free trials of our solution are available from our website.
Exton, PA (PRWEB) - Scala Inc., today announced that Dr. Stefan Menger has joined the company as Vice President of Advanced Analytics. Prior to joining SCALA, Dr. Menger served as Vice President of Business Analytics for ColdLight Solutions, which pioneered the usage of neural-network-based analytics in Marketing.
“We are extremely pleased to have Stefan leading our Advanced Analytics practice at Scala. There is a tremendous opportunity to help retailers and fast food restaurants leverage their existing “big data” to improve sales via digital signage”, said Tom Nix, Scala CEO. “Scala is enabling a web like predictive experience for consumers by displaying “products or services you might be interested in” messaging at the point of decision. Stefan brings a wealth of experience to the process of analyzing various data sources such as customer loyalty card data, weather or gas prices to predict purchase patterns then display the best message to promote the sale.”
Dr. Menger has more than 20 years of expertise in Data Analytics in a broad range of business fields including Healthcare, Pharma, Energy, and IT. He received his Ph.D. in Geophysics in 1991 from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. During the course of his international career, Stefan Menger has worked for organizations ranging from startups to global Fortune-500 companies.
Prior positions include Director Engineering with Siemens Medical, where he led the development and support of Siemens’ Radiology Information System product line, and Manager of Application Development with Halliburton Energy Services heading the development team for processing and analysis of MRI data gathered in oil wells.
Dr. Menger has authored and co-authored over 30 mostly peer-reviewed papers and holds several patents.
About Scala
Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala 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.
ViewSonic’s brand new VSD220 Smart Display transforms PC computing; pairs full-HD monitor with OMAP™ 4 processor from Texas Instruments, and Android™ 4.0 OS
WALNUT, Calif. – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced its touch screen desktop display, aimed at changing the way people think about computing. The 22” (21.5” Vis.) VSD220 Smart Display pairs a 1920x1080 full-HD resolution monitor with the dual-core, ARM®-based OMAP™ 4 processor from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) and an Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” operating system, resulting in a whole new way to experience the web.
“The VSD220 Smart Display is engineered for today’s cloud connected world,” said Jeff Volpe, president of ViewSonic Americas. “ViewSonic is embracing the post-PC transition with what will be a full range of connected display solutions. For consumers, the VSD220 is perfect for surfing the web, engaging on social networks and enjoying a world of Android apps. For commercial opportunities, the VSD220 serves as a flexible solution that can address the needs of Android compatible vertical market applications such as signage, hospitality, point of information, and kiosk. Whatever the need, our new Smart Displays are the future of connected computing.”
“We are proud to see the leading capabilities of our OMAP 4 processor come to life on ViewSonic’s new VSD220 Smart Display,” said Ketan Malani, business development manager, OMAP platform business unit, TI. “At home, at work and at play, consumers across all levels of the computing market demand full-HD capabilities, rich user interfaces, robust interactivity and other compelling features. With our OMAP 4 processor at its core, the Smart Display delivers all this and more, in a way that revolutionizes how and where people experience the Web.”
The VSD220 provides users a PC-less web connection in an affordable format that is both self-contained and easy to use. With a dual point optical touch screen and an integrated Android operating system with full Google GMS certification, users can enjoy a tablet-like browsing experience, a 22” touch-enabled Full HD display, and a traditional PC computer all wrapped up into one device.
Powered by TI’s smart multicore OMAP 4 processor, the VSD220 delivers the snappy responsiveness and efficiency ideal for ensuring fast web browsing; smooth, glitch-free video viewing; graphic-rich gaming and app multitasking. For those wishing to use the VSD220 as a traditional PC, the Smart Display is compatible with a wide variety of keyboards and mice, including both USB and wireless models enabling the user to further personalize their experience to fit their individual needs.
For further functionality, the VSD220 offers versatile connectivity options including a Micro HDMI for plugging in a notebook or tablet for an expanded screen space, as well as three USB ports, a Micro SD card and plenty of network connection options including RJ45 Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® technology. Paired with a built-in 1.2MP webcam with integrated microphone for videoconferencing and photo taking, and integrated SRS Premium Sound speakers, the VSD220 is the complete multimedia package.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation, headquartered in Walnut, California, is a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics, and communications solutions. Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solutions as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, tablets, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.
The Concept to Completion design process results in a measurable solution for self-service ROI.
Aberdeen, NC (PRWEB) - Digital signage is expected to experience double digit growth in the coming years. Nielsen’s '4th Screen Network Audience Report' identifies digital screens in the "fourth screen" category in the US having generated over 237 million monthly exposures to persons 18+ years or older. In order to provide a turn-key solution for Meridian’s clientele, Meridian designed an interactive signage solution and powered the solution with their proprietary software, Mzero Application Platform (MAP). The digital signage solution utilizes VoIP, SMS messaging and QR codes to maximize client branding and user interaction.
Digital signage solutions are most commonly utilized in the retail, entertainment, travel, hospitality, healthcare, financial and tourism industry yet continue to expand verticals as the self-service technology footprint expands. Meridian’s digital signage solution can be interactive with way finding, virtual assistance, product information and a host of other applications to increase customer satisfaction and usage. The solution also provides options for additional screens to increase in-store digital signage to maximize client branding. Chris Gilder, Founder and CEO stated “Meridian’s digital signage solution offers a high return on investment by maximizing client branding and increasing customer satisfaction. Our client’s across the globe have expanded their presence with our solution and because of the flexibility in components and our on-site manufacturing facility; we have been able to deliver exceptional solutions quickly.”
Meridian’s proprietary Mzero Application Platform (MAP) powers the digital signage solution. The MAP phone service provides an all-software approach to voice over IP (VoIP) calling over the internet via wired, wireless or 4G cellular network using the kiosk’s optional telephone handset, phone pad or on-screen prompts. MAP also sends outbound SMS messaging to maximize advertising opportunities and expanded branding to mobile devices. QR Codes can be incorporated to allow users to transfer information instantly to their mobile phone.
Proprietary Meridian software, Mzero Management Server (MMS) Data Sync provides key analytics for the digital signage solution. MMS Data Sync is a content management service that publishes and maintains profile-based content targeted to a specific area. The MMS Data Sync will collect content changes and update the content per a defined schedule. MMS provides key analytics for measuring return including impressions, clicks, calls and sms. Meridian also offers downloadable summary reports of all advertising click impressions. The monthly report from Web Service Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provides upstream Return on Investment (ROI) data.
A new unique feature expanding the digital signage reach; MAP provides a dynamic and extensible multi-language support for displaying content in ten languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Arabic.
MAP provides a foundation for the company to create rich interactive experiences with digital signage that is measurable, manageable and accessible. Meridian uses the same MAP platform to develop turnkey solutions for clients, also offering the same platform to any Independent Software Vendors (ISV) to leverage the same capabilities. Mr. Gilder continued “Meridian’s digital signage solution creates an opportunity for businesses to maximize their investment, build their brand while having the accessibility to measure their results real time. Meridian is poised to expand in the digital signage market with our self-service interactive solution which addresses both marketing and financial requirements.”
Employing Meridian’s Concept to Completion™ process, Meridian created a robust solution for digital signage and advertising opportunities. Whether a business is looking to expand their service center, build their brand, provide informational support; Meridian’s digital signage solution with multi language capabilities and optional components offers faster go to market options which maximizes return on investment.
About Meridian
Meridian is an award winning, established leader, providing full service solutions for the self-service kiosk industry. Recognized for expertise, quality, design, flexibility, style, software and partnerships; Meridian provides solutions to some the largest companies in the world. The Self-Service Technology Center (SSTC), in Bentonville, AR, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Storm and Key Innovations and Zebra Technologies attests to Meridian as the leader for self-service solutions. The corporate headquarters and kiosk manufacturing facilities are located in Aberdeen, NC and the Meridian software solution center is located in Ontario, Canada. For more information: http://www.mzero.com
Burlington, Ontario - Convenience store leader, Wawa, Inc., has been busy incorporating digital signage into its chain of over 600 stores across the United States, including brand new locations in the Central Florida market.
In the fall of 2011, following a successful 25-store pilot, Wawa selected ADFLOW to power their digital marketing network as part of a redesigned foodservice area which features a fresh and appetizing new look.
"Our new digital signage showcases our offer in a much more upscale, appealing way and moves us closer to our vision of fast casual to go” said Howard Stoeckel, CEO of Wawa.
Wawa is using the digital signage displays to drive awareness for new products and to communicate relevant food and beverage options based on the time of day. Messaging is displayed on large-format screens mounted in the foodservice and coffee areas.
“The feedback from customers and store associates was extremely positive after our initial rollout,” said Steve Gamble, Manager, Marketing Services, Wawa. “With ADFLOW, we found a digital signage partner who was flexible, creative and great to work with.”.”
Steve and team recently spoke about their digital signage project in this audio clip, which outlines the steps they took to evaluate and select ADFLOW.
Steve Kartonchik, VP of Sales at ADFLOW added, “We have been fortunate in this project to work with some great people at a leading operator. It has been a rewarding experience helping the Wawa Marketing, IT and Operations team implement their digital signage strategy across their stores.”
About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, Pa, in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, everyday stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATM's. A chain of more than 600 convenience retail stores (more than half offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia and Central Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.
About ADFLOW Networks
Established in 2000 and a pioneer in the Digital Signage Industry, ADFLOW Networks has been providing award winning solutions including the development, deployment, and management of passive and interactive digital media networks. All of ADFLOW’s Digital Signage networks are powered by ADFLOW’s patented Dynamic Messaging System™. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, Canada with U.S. offices in Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA, ADFLOW has grown to become one of North America’s largest Digital Signage and Interactive Kiosk providers.
Two Commercial-Grade, Touch-Integrated Displays for Interactive Digital Signage
CHICAGO – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the premiere of the Touch-Integrated V Series with the 46-inch V462-TM and 65-inch V651-TM. The commercial-grade panel and components promote extended use and deliver superior touchscreen capabilities in education, corporate, retail and restaurant environments.
NEC’s V462-TM and V651-TM displays offer digital signage users interactive capabilities with full-HD resolution at a cost-conscious price. Within the Touch-Integrated V Series bezel is an integrated, low-profile, 4-camera optical-imaging technology that allows for up to six simultaneous touches. Its double-sided, anti-reflective glass coating protects the panel, prevents mirrored imaging and allows for higher brightness transmittance.
“These touch-integrated models exemplify our commitment to the digital signage market and will build on the rapidly growing interactive display market,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “According to FutureSource’s Q2 ’12 Worldwide Quarterly Market Update, the worldwide education market is expecting interactive flat panel displays to have a 22 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2012 to 2015. The Touch-Integrated V Series fits in the heart of NEC’s portfolio, providing a cost-effective solution for customers requiring a user-friendly product that is simple to install.”
Touch-Integrated V Series models include the following features:
• 4-camera optical-imaging technology supports up to six simultaneous touches
• Integrated, double-sided anti-reflective glass protects the LCD panel, while minimizing reflectivity
• Commercial-grade LCD panel and components
• Full-HD native resolution with up to 360 cd/m² brightness
• Expanded connectivity with digital loop through, DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D
• Networking capabilities through RS232C, RJ45, IR Remote and DDC/CI inputs
• Built-in expansion slot allows for seamless integration of Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) devices or NEC accessories
• Built-in, low-profile 10W speakers enhance the experience with superior sound
• Optional accessories include stands, 3G/HD/SD-SDI card, DVI daisy chain, OPS devices, OPS adapter and external PCs
The V462-TM and V651-TM will be available in September 2012 at a minimum advertised price of $2599 and $7999, respectively. Each carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.
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 products, 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.
MvixUSA today announced its inclusion in the prestigious INC 5000 for 2012, a comprehensive listing of the fastest growing companies in America. With its R&D center in India and a corporate office in US, it has expanded its customer base to all corners of the world including Australia, Canada, S. Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, France, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UK and United States.
Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) - With a three-year comprehensive growth rate of 150%+ per year, Mvix checked in at the top 1/3rd of the exhaustive list of the country’s most promising businesses. Since its founding in 2005, Mvix has hired more than 30 employees, adding two-thirds of those new hires in the past three years alone. With its R&D center in India and a corporate office in US, it has expanded its customer base to all corners of the world including Australia, Canada, S. Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, France, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UK and United States.
"Because of this remarkable growth Mvix has experienced, we are pleased to announce our ranking in this year's INC 5000 list,” said Ross McClymonds, Vice President of Global Sales for Mvix. “Our company strives to produce and install high-quality systems with unmatched technological and customer support. This designation is an honor and one that reflects our ongoing leadership in the rapidly expanding IT services sector."
A member of Digital Screenmedia Association, Mvix is the market leader in AV technology and products for high-definition digital signage systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, and cloud-based content management systems. The company specializes in an elaborate array of devices for digital playback of HD (1080p) video content and distribution, network streaming, NAS media storage, and IP service integration. Mvix products encompass a wide spectrum of price and functionality: from individual,low-cost digital signage systems to comprehensive turnkey packages for enterprise-scale installations, and serve clients ranging from private corporations to universities, healthcare institutions, small business retailers, and banks. Mvix has pioneered the industry by providing web-based (cloud) digital signage software free of any paid contract or subscription obligations.
Adopters of Mvix’s digital signage technology include household names such as Verizon, Sprint, Papa John’s, Merck, FEMA and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but the company has also been able to cater to smaller enterprises with its embrace of cost and contract-free content management systems, allowing more businesses and organizations to realize the benefits of networked digital signage, which helps users improve their internal and external communications. The broad applicability of the company’s technology, and its diverse client base, has helped make the business a success, said McClymonds.
"The INC5000 is an account of the most impressive and rapidly expanding companies in the country. It's a veritable who's who of businesses that have not only accomplished a great deal already but also carry significant potential for sustained growth moving forward. We definitely feel we belong on this list, and look forward to continued success down the road.”
About MVIX(USA), Inc.
Started in 2005, Mvix's core team consists of hardware and software engineers and AV experts who build and support custom solutions for commercial clients. Since its inception, Mvix's commitment to delivering innovative solutions has put the company at the forefront of the digital display system and digital entertainment industries. With a steady stream of products and innovations driven by new feature adoptions and quality benchmarks, Mvix is committed to its role as a leader in the digital community. Ultimately, Mvix caters to customers who value quality, style, and a technology-enabled lifestyle. Read more about Mvix Digital Signage Systems: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com
MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies provider, today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell approximately $1.4 million of its common stock in a registered direct offering. Pursuant to these agreements, the company will issue 1,738,452 shares of common stock at $0.81 per share. The company expects net proceeds of approximately $1.2 million, which it plans to use for general corporate purposes, including working capital. The closing of the offering is expected to take place on or about September 18, 2012, subject to customary closing conditions.
Roth Capital Partners, LLC acted as the Company’s placement agent for the transaction.
The shares are being offered by the company pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which was declared effective on September 29, 2009. A prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may be obtained from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Equity Capital Markets, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (telephone: 800-678-9147; e-mail: rothecm@roth.com). This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock. No offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The shares of common stock may only be offered by means of a prospectus.
About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
Wireless Ronin Technologies (WRT) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage their customers. WRT provides marketing technology solutions and services to clients, helping increase revenue and improve operating efficiencies to execute marketing initiatives. Since launching RoninCast(R) digital signage software in 2003, WRT has led the digital signage industry by bringing leading edge technology, services and support to its clients. WRT offers an array of services to support its clients' marketing technology needs including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, and support and hosting. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “RNIN”. Follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/wirelessronin)and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/rnin/) and like us on Facebook under Wireless Ronin.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements of expected future developments, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the completion, timing and size of the offering and reflect management’s expectations based on currently available data. Such statements are subject to future risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and the company’s ability to meet the conditions necessary to consummate the offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. The company’s actual performance could also differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement and be materially affected by risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: estimates of future expenses, revenue and profitability; the pace at which the company completes installations and recognizes revenue; trends affecting financial condition and results of operations; ability to convert proposals into customer orders; the ability of customers to pay for products and services; the revenue recognition impact of changing customer requirements; customer cancellations; the availability and terms of additional capital; ability to develop new products; dependence on key suppliers, manufacturers and strategic partners; industry trends and the competitive environment; and the impact of losing one or more senior executives or failing to attract additional key personnel. These and other risk factors are discussed in detail in the risk factors section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2012
Keywest Technology just released three videos in a growing series that explain the sometimes-mysterious operation of digital signage management. Presented in a conversational style that is akin to the company's popular weekly Webinar, the videos present a clear, logical explanation of the process that creates speedy workflow for digital signage management.
LENEXA, Kan. -– After answering hundreds if not thousands of questions about how MediaZone Pro digital signage solutions are managed, Keywest’s Educator-in-Chief, Don Bage, —a.k.a., “The Voice," directed the production of three videos that explain in concise detail how to create a playlist, send a playlist, add additional features, such as, news tickers, TV feeds, and then finally, add text.
Since Bage's digital signage experience began in the early '90s when the only systems available were operated from Amiga Commodore computers, he was the perfect candidate to produce these videos. His appreciation of modern computer software comes across in a perky, straightforward fashion that makes watching the videos enjoyable.
According to Bage, "It used to take days to explain how to manage digital signage on older systems, but with the release of MediaZone Pro, the whole process can be explained in less than 30 minutes."
Tasked with training clients both onsite and online through Webinars for Keywest Technology, Bage believes these newly released videos answer the most common questions of digital signage users.
Bage noted, "Of course, more advanced customers that are using servers and automated media acquisition on both private and cloud networks will still need additional training to commission a complex digital signage system, but these digital signage management videos will help significantly those who are operating the system on the admin level."
Even though MediaZone Pro is a network-based digital signage system, Bage leaves out the IT lingo that often shadows high-tech products. He credits the ability of MediaZone Pro, which is designed on Windows® 7 motif and compatibility, in making these succinct videos possible.
Anyone who is interested in the "how to" of digital signage management is encouraged to view the recently released videos that explain how to create a playlist, how to send a playlist, and how to add extra media, such as Twitter feeds, web pages, RSS, weather and news feeds. The videos are available for viewing at www.MediaZonePro.com/demo-videos/ in standard definition. They may also be downloaded for high-definition viewing.
About Keywest Technology
Keywest Technology develops and markets a wide variety of digital signage products including software and content creation services designed to produce exceptional results. The company is also a pioneer in interactive digital signage, which couples the appeal of dynamic signage with the interactivity associated with interactive kiosks.
For more information, visit www.keywesttechnology.com
Grafton, Wis. -- Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. has developed a line of cell phone charging stations geared to engage retail store traffic and enhance social engagement for both consumers and store personnel.
The cell phone charging stations allow on-the-go consumers to plug in up to three mobile devices to charge at one time. Each portable charging station offers an area for branded customized graphic or updatable promotional messaging, all within a small footprint for easy placement. Cell phone charging stations can be customized for use in a variety of retail environments and branded with special announcements, QR codes, and text messaging to increase in-store consumer “dwell time” and social media engagement possibilities.
“The combination of nearly 50% smart phone consumer market penetration, the growing multi-channel retail business model, and the benefit of having consumers spend more time in retail space should make this cell phone charging station, developed specifically for commercial use, a very welcome addition to the modern retail environment,” said Dave Loyda, Product Marketing Manager, Frank Mayer and Associates.
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. is an in-store merchandising, interactive kiosk and promotional marketing company. Founded in 1931, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s headquarters are located in the Milwaukee area with additional sales offices throughout the U.S.
For detailed information regarding the cell phone charging stations please use the contact information below.
Contact:
Cheryl Lesniak
Digital Media Marketing Manager
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
P: 262-377-4700
’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, Tomorrow EquipMag opens its doors in Paris ( 11-13 September) at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavillon 7.3, Paris.
Equipmag is the number one show in France to showcase the latest retail trends, the in-store digital media experience and POS solutions. Digital signage will also be a major topic on the agenda; therefore AOpen will be represented by its value added distributor ES France.
ES France will display the AOpen Digital Engine® series which is the company’s flagship product and is recognized as the world’s smallest high performance semi-industrial media player. The compact size is a set standard and makes it easy to install, without increasing the space between the wall and the display, or to integrate in a kiosk or other specifically designed presentation system.
Together with SolutiOn AOpen will exhibit the In-Store Multitouch Presenter during the show. This is a complete digital signage hardware solution including a 22” touch-screen and built-in PC technology, ideal for easy integration and installation. The built-in PC technology is based on the Digital Engine technology, therefore it offers a powerful and reliable solution.
AOpen will also demonstrate the DS² concept. DS² shows the advantages of combining Digital Signage and Digital Surveillance (DS²) and how a combined solution can lower total cost of ownership and can increase return on investment.
For more information about the AOpen products, we welcome visitors of the EquipMag to visit the ES France booth (H62) or to get in contact with the AOpen Sales Representative for France, Jesse van Loon, Sales specialist France & Belgium:
More information about the EquipMag: http://en.equipmag.com/
About AOpen
AOpen, Inc. has more than 15 years of IT hardware manufacturing experience along with keen insights into IT industry trends that help drive the continuous development of high-end IT solutions.
As the leading manufacturer of reliable, powerful and green hardware solutions world-wide, combined with the unique small form factor of the specially designed media player called AOpen Digital Engine, AOpen is able to provide an outstanding platform for 24/7 operability in applied computing. The range of players, from low-end to high-end with fan or fanless, are designed for excellence: from basic bare systems to state-of-the-art multimedia solutions built to fit customers’ needs. The WarmTouch series complements the AOpen product line with small and extremely sleek displays with or without touch. With in-depth market knowledge AOpen can offer advice for complete digital signage platform solutions. AOpen cooperates with its global value added channel network to go to market.
LEWIS CENTER, OH – Microcom Corporation, a leading global provider of thermal printers, is proud to announce their participation in this year’s Association of Science-Technology Conference held October 14-15, 2012 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Microcom’s latest innovation, the 428plus ticketing series printers will be exhibited producing the highest quality, most affordable direct thermal tickets on the market. The ASTC Conference brings together top organizations involved in the development and maintenance of museums and science centers to showcase their latest technologies.
Mitch Tucker, Microcom Corporation’s Director of Sales, is looking forward to educating representatives on the advantages of the 428plus series printers for admissions and event ticketing. “Microcom’s 428plus ticketing series was specially designed for superior performance, heavy volume – on demand printing. A new and improved high-speed USB port combined with a high-speed Windows driver allows users to create unique tickets, labels, tags, and wristbands day after day with the reliability customers have come to expect from Microcom printers. Our 428plus ticketing series printers would be a valuable addition to any venue that requires ticketing applications.”
About Microcom Corporation
Microcom Corporation (www.microcomcorp.com) is a privately held leading US manufacturer of specialty-use thermal ticket, wristband, and label printers employed throughout the world. Microcom delivers innovative thermal printing solutions for the transportation, healthcare, medical, mail sorting, fare collection, cinema/event ticketing, airport, casino, gaming, industrial, warehousing, pharmaceutical, distribution and specialty thermal printing industries. Microcom thermal printers are engineered, manufactured and supported in the United States of America.
Panasonic Cameras, Projectors and Displays Provided Support to Democratic and Republican Conventions
Secaucus, NJ (PRWEB) - As the national political convention season comes to an end, Panasonic Corporation of North America is proud to announce it was selected by both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions as a key technology provider to support their on-site and on-line activities. The Democratic Convention, September 4-6, in Charlotte, North Carolina, designated Panasonic the “Official Digital Professional and Consumer Camera, Projector and Signage Provider”, and the Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida, last week, named Panasonic its “Official Digital Camera and Digital Signage Provider.” Both political events chose Panasonic based on the company’s high-quality consumer and advanced professional products to help contribute to the overall success of the conventions important video elements.
Taking center stage in technology at the Democratic National Convention, Panasonic is providing LUMIX® GH2 16-Megapixel Compact System Cameras to be used for the party’s web and social media efforts during the convention. Panasonic’s 32" Class LCD displays are being used at delegate hotels and at Charlotte-area event venues for up-to-the-minute updates for convention-goers. Panasonic’s 65” and 85” Professional Plasma Displays are serving as teleprompter screens for the main stage, in television production support and as monitors for backstage functions.
Panasonic Projectors are being used in key locations at the TimeWarner Cable Arena and to display speakers and videos for those in blind-spot seats. For video production purposes, Panasonic has provided AG-HMC40 and AG-HPX250 professional HD video camcorders, plus small-to-large size production monitors, to help capture the action both inside the convention and at various events in the surrounding areas. Multiple Panasonic Toughbook® computers are also assisting with technical operations management.
“It is an honor to have been selected to support these important national election events by lending high-definition video equipment to both the 2012 Democratic and Republican National Conventions,” said Peter M. Fannon Vice President, Corporate and Government Affairs, Panasonic Corporation of North America. “Panasonic is pleased to be involved again, as we have been in past conventions, and we have provided our latest video equipment to help the convention planners meet their goals.”
For the Republican National Convention, Panasonic made available LUMIX® GH2 16-Megapixel Compact System Cameras and TS4 12.1-Megapixel Digital Cameras, as well as HC-X900 and HC-X900M HD Camcorders, to support website content and social media for the party in addition to capturing convention stills. To support the convention’s video production, Panasonic provided the AG-HPX250 P2 Handheld Camcorder which captured time-lapse video of the Tampa Bay Times Arena from the convention’s build-out through its final night, which can be viewed online at http://www.gopconvention2012.com.
In a “first” for a national political convention, the producers of the Republican National Convention also captured key moments in Full-HD 3D for the GOP’s archives, using Panasonic’s AG-3DP1 Integrated Twin-Lens 3D P2 HD Camcorder and the HDC-Z10000 Twin-lens 2D/3D Handheld Camcorder.
On the display front, Panasonic provided an 85" Pro Plasma Display for the convention’s Media Center, as well as 32" Class LCD displays for use in the areas around Tampa Bay Times Forum and the Tampa Convention Center, which gave convention-goers easy updates to events surrounding the Convention.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions to meet consumer, business and industrial needs. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is committed to becoming the electronics industry's leader in green innovation by its one-hundredth anniversary in 2018. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx
As part of its continuing efforts to achieve sustainability, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to the Newark Penn Station mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at http://www.panasonic.com.
's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, 6 September 2012, AOpen Digital Engine® DE67-HA and DE35-HD have been Cittadino certified. Both Digital Engines were successfully tested with the picturemachine® fast edit® and picturemachine professional® software by Cittadino.
The tested media player DE67-HA supports the latest 2nd generation Intel Core Processor Family i3, i5, i7, which offers improved adaptive performance and built-in visual capabilities to bring more intelligent performance to your PC.
The Digital Engine DE35-HD is specially designed for the digital signage industry as a cost effective and graphically strong media player.
Both digital signage media players have a high performance and unprecedented level of graphics integration. This builds a new foundation for high performance multi-media content delivery in a unique small form factor (uSFF) and power efficient platform. They have passed shock and vibration operation tests with 40,000 hour MTBF and the compact size makes these players suited for installation behind a display, in a kiosk or POS system.
The Digital Engines were tested with two Cittadino software solutions. The picturemachine software, is a modular software for the production, distribution and monitoring of multimedia content. With this instrument for Instore Communication you can provide the target groups in the market with relevant content and advertisement opportunities.
The second software is the picturemachine fast edit. This is a hardware independent Digital Signage platform for beginners and local networks with templates, channels and the possibility for content subscriptions. Fast edit allows the simple implementation of your own marketing- and advertisement strategies.
Extensive testing has shown that AOpen hardware and Cittadino software components work together successfully and represent a professional complete solution for the trade.
"As part of our goal of professionalization of the DS market, we certify together with the PC, display and peripherals manufacturers devices for use with our software products picturemachine ® fast edit®, picturemachine® fast edit® plus® and picturemachine professional.
We are very pleased that we were able to win the premium manufacturer of DS Engines AOpen for this concern. As expected, we have achieved the best results, so that the buyers of AOpen products will achieve optimum performance within our software versions.
Another important step for a convenient Digital Signage market has been completed, which assures customer security in their projects “said Peter Medam, Cittadino Head of Project Management.
About Cittadino
Cittadino is the leading provider and developer of systems for Digital Sales Communication (DSC). Cittadino provides solutions for trading companies to present their products and themselves through digital signage advertising at the Point of Sales (POS) which supports the increase of the volume of sales. Cittadino supplies software as well as hardware and also has a very wide spectrum of information channels, which can be sent via network to the online systems, which could include for example live news and weather data or video films that are tailor made for the company by Cittadino’s inhouse video production department. All the above can be mixed to suite the individual customers’ wishes.
About AOpen
AOpen, Inc. has more than 15 years of IT hardware manufacturing experience along with keen insights into IT industry trends that help drive the continuous development of high-end IT solutions.
As the leading manufacturer of reliable, powerful and green hardware solutions world-wide, combined with the unique small form factor of the specially designed media player called AOpen Digital Engine, AOpen is able to provide an outstanding platform for 24/7 operability in applied computing. The range of players, from low-end to high-end with fan or fanless, are designed for excellence: from basic bare systems to state-of-the-art multimedia solutions built to fit customers’ needs. The WarmTouch series complements the AOpen product line with small and extremely sleek displays with or without touch. With in-depth market knowledge AOpen can offer advice for complete digital signage platform solutions. AOpen cooperates with its global value added channel network to go to market.
Scala Software takes full advantage of superior computing performance, and enhanced media and graphics capabilities of new Digital Signage hardware.
Exton, PA (PRWEB) - Scala Inc. today announced its Scala digital signage software is packaged as part of the new Digital Signage Evaluation Kit 2012 (DSEK-12) introduced by Intel, Kontron and Microsoft. Scala digital signage software makes it easy to develop and deliver bold content that commands attention by tapping the advanced computing performance, and enhanced media and graphics capabilities of the DSEK-12.
Scala software drives content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks. Scala has certified the DSEK-12 as a Scala player, ensuring optimal performance for display manufacturers, systems integrators, software developers and digital signage users. Scala software fully leverages the latest, 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors in the DSEK-12 to produce and display visually stunning, broadcast-quality content in implementations ranging from a small number of screens to thousands of displays in a global network.
Scala software can be connected with the Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite) bundled in the DSEK-12. Scala Advanced Analytics, a cloud computing-based predictive analytics application, allows companies to transform market data and live third-party data streams into marketing messages that positively impact buying behavior. By combining Scala software with Intel AIM Suite, organizations gain real-time anonymous viewer analytics in intelligent signs that need instant metrics for better customer targeting.
“With its cutting-edge, media-rich capabilities, the DSEK-12 provides a great platform to showcase how to use Scala software to deliver powerful, elegant digital signage,” said Peter Cherna, Senior Vice President, Technology at Scala. “We are proud to have been selected by Intel, Kontron and Microsoft to help them advance the market to a new category of fully functional, intelligent systems for digital signage.”
“We wanted this evaluation kit to include software that delivered great out of-the-box capabilities and the ability to customize digital signage solutions for innovative user experiences,” said Jose Avalos, director visual retail platforms, Intel Intelligent Systems Group. “By bundling the simple-to-use Scala software on the DSEK-12, companies can quickly create and show content that delivers unique and memorable engagements with digital signage.”
A proven, reliable software environment, Scala is simple to use out of the box and infinitely customizable. It helps organizations to grab audience attention by connecting virtually any data source using almost any device to deliver precisely tailored messages. These devices can range from using tablets and smartphones to take control of what is playing on the screen to the Scala Leading Indicators CxO Board that provides real-time information by consolidating and displaying key performance metrics from customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning applications. Scala solutions have a strong presence in retail, quick service restaurant (QSR), banking, corporate communications and other customer environments.
The DSEK-12 is a media-rich, validated and flexible hardware and software evaluation kit created by Intel in collaboration with Kontron and Microsoft. It enables easy evaluation through pre-installed Scala software, as well as fast design and deployment for a fully functional intelligent system for digital signage. The DSEK-12 provides flexibility and reduced risk through use of a standards-based, Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) compliant solutions platform. It has a 180-day evaluation copy of Windows Embedded POSReady 7 operating system pre-loaded and validated.
The complete DSEK-12 can be ordered from Kontron, Avnet or Arrow. Display manufacturers, systems integrators and software developers can access the complete Scala software suite available for the DSEK-12 here: http://www.scala.com/dsek
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.
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Denver, CO – L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Aurora, CO is building on their success of immersing customers with the Aloha spirit through their brightly colored interior with scenic views of Hawaii and warm hospitality by adding Ping HD’s Digital Menu Board system.
Inspired from the islands of Hawaii, Hawaiian Barbecue is L&L’s brand of unique fusion of Asian and American dishes prepared with a unique island flare. The eclectic flavors of Hawaiian Barbecue are synonymous with the cultural cornucopia that Hawaii is famous for. The delicious treat from the Hawaiian Islands that locals and visitors to Hawaii have known for years is derived from the Hawaiian plate lunch – the comfort food of the islands.
Ping HD’s content team worked closely with L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to come up with an attractive and engaging design that fits the theme and style of the restaurant. The solution comprises of 3 x 42” Commercial Monitors and a single media player that can drive unique multi-zone content on each screen via our web based content management platform.
Sai Yamagata, owner of the Aurora L&L franchise says “We are absolutely delighted with the seamless conversion to digital. The new menu content including custom photography of key menu items was developed and approved in advance of installation. My customer feedback has been tremendous and to cap it off, the new digital menu boards are already starting to pay for themselves with a marked increase in sales, especially of our featured items”
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 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
In 1976 Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores, Jr., both budding entrepreneurs, purchased the L&L Drive-Inn® on Liliha Street in Honolulu, Hawaii. Times were tough during the early years but Kam and Flores persevered with their work ethic and optimism.
The founders of the L&L Drive-Inn® decided to franchise and expand their operation in 1988. They were among the first to build a reputation of serving fresh plate lunches, in generous portions, and low prices across Hawaii with their very successful chain of L&L Drive-Inn® restaurants.
In late 1999, Kam and Flores introduced their L&L brand of plate lunches to the mainland in California. Anticipating the unfamiliarity of the plate lunch to the mainland, Flores brilliantly repackaged it as “L&L Hawaiian Barbecue®”. Why Hawaiian Barbecue(SM)? Flores explains, “When we went to the mainland, the name ‘Hawaiian’ is a draw, because everyone just fantasized, everyone wants to come to Hawaii”.
To understand the L&L Hawaiian Barbecue® concept, one must look back to the history of the food that L&L has branded as Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) – the Hawaiian plate lunch. The traditional Hawaiian plate lunch consists of two servings of rice, a serving of macaroni salad, and features a generous serving of a hot entrée (a smaller “mini” version of the traditional plate lunch consists of one serving of rice, a serving of macaroni salad, and a small serving of a hot entrée). L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s® unique meal composition and signature brand of Asian and American fusion cuisine has helped it to stand out from the others that offer Hawaiian style cuisine. The L&L Hawaiian Barbecue® concept has spread like wild fire. Today there are close to 200 L&L restaurants in Hawaii, California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Texas, New York, American Samoa, New Zealand and Japan.
The owners attribute their success to a decentralized system of ownership through franchises in which each restaurant is a separately incorporated profit center run by partners in the corporation or individual owners. Their success is furthermore enhanced by immersing customers with the Aloha spirit through their brightly colored interiors with scenic views of Hawaii and warm hospitality.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue’s® success has earned the company many awards and continued rankings in various local and national magazines. In 2002, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue® was named one of the “50 Regional Powerhouse Chains” by Nation’s Restaurant News. The July 2005 issue of Restaurant & Institutions Magazine ranked L&L #314 out of America’s top 400 restaurant chains. Additionally, Restaurant Business magazine ranked L&L #15 of its 50 Top Growth Chains in the Nation in 2005. Entrepreneur magazine has also ranked L&L’s parent company, L&L Franchise, Inc. at #165 out of the top 500 franchises in 2005.
L&L’s strong Hawaii roots provides the company the clout in being able to give customers an authentic Hawaiian taste and an authentic experience. And at the pace of growth of the franchise and the level of attention the company continues to receive, L&L has become the biggest thing to come out of Hawaii since surfing!
LED-backlit X401S, Digital Signage Solutions Bundles and Integrated Digital Tuner Models Introduced to Super-Slim Portfolio
CHICAGO - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of the 40-inch X401S display to its super-slim category within the specialty X Series product line. The X401S will be on display at all four NEC Showcase events this fall, including Houston, Atlanta, San Francisco and New York City.
The LED backlighting technology offered in the super-slim products enables lightweight design with minimal 1.7-inch depth, providing flexibility for a variety of installations including those requiring ADA compliance. The highly reliable panel allows 24/7 operation with advanced thermal protection, internal cooling fans and a sealed panel design to accommodate the most formidable digital signage industry requirements.
Along with its 46-inch X461S and 55-inch X551S sister models, the X401S includes Intel's Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) slot, an industry-wide standardization designed to simplify the installation, use and maintenance of digital signage. Users receive full connectivity including DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D, as well as remote management through the Network Control and Communication tools. Ethernet connectivity provides email notifications to the administrator, while RS-232 connectivity enables multi-display control and daisy chain capabilities to simplify display management.
"The addition of the X401S gives our customers a new size category with which to work during the project planning stage," said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. "With the addition of the 40-inch model and bundled solutions, NEC's award-winning super-slim line provides a comprehensive portfolio for customers requiring LED backlighting, a technology researchers indicate will lead to further growth of the digital signage market. This technology not only reduces customers' total cost of ownership with lower power consumption, it decreases the product's depth and appears near-seamless when tiled into a video wall configuration."
The X401S will be available in November 2012 at a minimum advertised price of $1699 and carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.
NEC's new SB-03TM ATSC digital tuner module enables high-definition broadcast capabilities for digital signage applications and is included in the X401S-AVT, X461S-AVT and X551S-AVT cost-effective models. These will be available this fall at a minimum advertised price of $1899, $2199 and $3299, respectively. Each carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.
Additionally, the X401S-PC, X461S-PC and X551S-PC Digital Signage Solution bundles provide a complete bundled product for customers that need a professional-grade display and computer to source content. Each bundle includes an NEC X Series super-slim display and an OPS-PCAF-WS computer which is seamlessly integrated utilizing the expansion slot of the display. This built-in functionality allows for a clean, hidden integration, while reducing the bill of materials needed for installation. The X401S-PC, X461S-PC and X551S-PC will be available this fall at a minimum advertised price of $2649, $2949 and $4049, respectively. Each carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.
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 products, 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.
New York – ComQi, the leading global in-venue multi-channel message management company, announced today that Ifti Ifhar will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, based in New York.
Ifti is a seasoned finance, operations and administration executive with a broad experience of building robust infrastructures and A teams for fast growing global companies. He has held CFO & COO positions in AGT International Group and 4D Security - one of the fastest-growing global providers of security and risk mitigation solutions; in Raytel Inc. – a provider of remote cardiac solutions - where he led its 2007 acquisition by Philips; and led the acquisition by Mercury Interactive (now part of Hewlett-Packard) of Appilog Inc., a software innovator of application mapping technologies. Prior to that Ifti worked in San Antonio, TX as the CFO & COO of the Americas for Nur Macro Printers, a publicly traded global manufacturer of super wide format printing systems (also part of Hewlett-Packard). From 1993 to 2001 Ifti served as the group controller, and later as corporate CFO, at the RAD-Bynet group, Israel’s leading high-tech group.
At the beginning of his career he spent 3 years as a project manager in Latin America prior to which he was in the public accounting sector in Israel as an auditor. A CPA, with an MBA and a BA in accounting and economics from Tel Aviv University, he founded and chaired the High-Tech Forum of the Israeli Institute of CPAs.
Ajay Chowdhury, ComQi’s CEO, says: “I look forward to working closely with Ifti as we continue to build ComQi’s global multi-channel business. His international experience and strong background in finance, operations and M&A are ideally suited to our company’s direction.”
Ifti Ifhar says: “I’m excited to be joining the ComQi team at this exciting juncture. ComQi is a company with an amazing vision and a huge potential for further growth. I’m looking forward to building a great company that will make a significant impact on the market by taking the in-store shopping experience to new levels.”
About ComQi
ComQi is a global leader providing a powerful multi-channel message management platform that controls a network’s content and infrastructure, closing the loop between digital signage, mobile, web and social media within a venue. ComQi has won numerous awards including the AV Technology Award for the Best Digital Signage Product in 2011. It has been voted as the number one global digital signage provider for three years in a row by DailyDOOH and a Tier One player by Frost & Sullivan for the second year in a row.
Created through the merger of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii, 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 consumer 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
The popular sports grill restaurant, Shoeless Joe’s has opted for interactive touch screen menu boards as a way of enticing sport fans.
Working in collaboration with newly appointed Canadian based partners, RadiantGroup, Acquire Digital have provided their advanced software solution to power interactive menus for a popular sports bar. RadiantGroup have also supplied their exclusive technology CaptivTouch™ digital screens which have been installed outside the bar and uses a blend of motions, sounds, videos and animations to entice customers into the restaurant.
The digital screens entice passing customers by advertising what’s going on inside the bar. They also enable customers to interactively browse the menu before entering, adding a level of engagement that is successful at enticing customers into the bar. Unlike traditional menu boards, the Acquire driven screens allow the menus to change throughout the day whilst simultaneously promoting individual food and drink items.
Since installing the system, the bar has been attracting over 3000 people a week. To help pay for the solution, big brand names, purchasable from within the bar, are utilizing the digital displays to advertise to a seemingly captivated audience.
Neil Farr, Managing Director of Acquire Digital reported ‘Our new Canadian partners are moving quickly with good looking and innovative uses of the technology such as this. It is great to see the uses of the Acquire technology pushed further than (in this case) a traditional digital menu board.’ He added, ‘It is already proving to be a great way of enticing potential customers.’
Shoeless Joe’s have embraced this technology implementing the screens into their flagship restaurant in Toronto and are looking to roll out to more sites. Acquire Digital anticipate more projects to come out of Canada as a result of their new partnership with RadiantGroup.
About RadiantGroup
RadiantGroup provide enhanced advertising solutions through interactive digital media. They are committed to maximizing the effectiveness between brands and their audiences and take a unique approach to facilitating powerful connections between supplier and consumer. They have recently become Canada’s exclusive partners of Acquire, reselling the utilizing Acquire Digital's pioneering solutions. RadiantGroupMedia.com
About Acquire Digital
Established in 1997, the UK based company specialize in the development of software for interactive solutions and Digital Signage content management. As well as their award-winning product range they also develop pioneering custom-built solutions to clients across all industries and sectors.
By keeping their customers at the heart of the development process they maintain quality and relevance by adding features and creating new products that are simple in design but provide a powerful end result. Acquiredigital.com
KulaByte Internet Encoder Consistently Provides Reliable, High-Quality Video Streams to Multiple Platforms and Audiences
MONTREAL and CHICAGO — Haivision announced today that the Church of Champions, an international house of worship located in Houston, has deployed Haivision's KulaByte™ Internet video encoder to enable reliable, high-quality 1080p live streaming of its services and other events to Internet audiences and congregations at its numerous affiliate churches in North America and Argentina.
"Live Internet streaming with KulaByte is a critical component in our ability to share our message with the widest-possible audience, on the platform of their choice whether a desktop or mobile device, and with HD quality that rivals that of any professional broadcaster," said Wendell Hutchins, pastor and founder of the Church of Champions. "And, as a big plus for our volunteer technical team, KulaByte is extremely user-friendly and easy to use. The high-speed, high-quality streaming capabilities of KulaByte will become even more important as we continue executing our vision to deliver a consistent, simultaneous live worship experience to multiple campuses."
Haivision's AV solutions provider partner on this project, Whitlock has delivered implementation and support services for the KulaByte encoder, which is currently used along with Haivision's HyperStream™ Live cloud-based live transcoding service to stream the second Sunday morning service and other events from Church of Champions' 1,000-seat main sanctuary in Houston. Internet audiences can watch the services live or on demand from the church's Web video channel, http://www.champ.tv/. The initial webcast of the Sunday morning service last November drew more than 600 unique viewers; since then, the Internet audience has grown to thousands every Sunday.
"From a system design standpoint, our goal was to enable people with any type of Internet capability to access church content at the highest-possible resolution," said Jon Litt, account executive at Whitlock. "KulaByte has enabled us to do this with the least amount of hardware and bussing, enabling the stream to be tamed according to the device pulling down the content — whether it's a DSL line, a wireless coffee shop connection, or even a dial-up connection. Also, Haivision's HyperStream Live service has enabled the church to avoid costly third-party transcoding services for all of the various delivery platforms."
The KulaByte system delivers very high-quality HD streams to smaller affiliate churches that lack all of the resources to conduct their own services. Churches without a pastor can take the live feed of Pastor Hutchins' sermon at a designated time following their own music program; likewise, churches without music can stream the musical segment of the main church's service.
"With KulaByte, we can produce quality video content that we can pipe to any platform, anywhere in the world," said Hutchins. "There is literally no limit to the people we can reach, especially as word gets out that the content can be accessed from anywhere and with the same quality, regardless of platform or device."
More information about KulaByte and the Haivision product family is available at www.haivision.com.
About Whitlock
Whitlock is a Global AV Solutions Provider, specializing in collaborative technology design, integration and managed services. Whitlock helps clients create engaging, interactive environments, including telepresence/videoconferencing rooms, digital signage networks, auditoriums, collaborative classrooms and training facilities, visualization rooms, courtrooms and control rooms/network operations centers. Whitlock also offers expansive AV managed services, including AVNOC and remote support, field services, on-site managed services, videoconferencing warranty/maintenance and virtual and hosted video services. The company currently has 25 U.S. locations, plus a worldwide delivery partner network through the Global Presence Alliance. For more information, go to http://www.whitlock.com.
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.
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New York, NY – YCD Multimedia, a global leader in providing smart digital media solutions, today announced that the company’s C-nario Messenger digital signage platform has been implemented as the software behind multimedia displays at the newly renovated New-York Historical Society Museum. The museum presents the rich history of New York and the United States, including paintings, sculptures, documents, furniture and household accessories, and other artifacts.
YCD's C-nario Messenger manages various video walls across the museum, displaying useful information about the museum’s offerings and Historical Society activities, such as information about exhibits and artists, prices, wayfinding, etc. The unique video walls, arranged in various shapes, such as totems and rectangulars, are located at various key points such as the admission counter, near elevators and the theater entrance, and other places. The video walls serve as a very useful information tool for visitors, and are fully integrated in the renovated museum's architectural concept.
The content was designed by Unified Field, a provider of interactive media design and development services.
"The unique shapes and implementation of the video walls reflect the innovative redesign of the museum, adding modern high-tech elements to traditional displays," said Sam Losar, President of YCD USA. "The visitor-oriented concept of the newly renovated museum uses digital signage as a key communication tool, making a museum visit the best experience possible, while underscoring the museum's support for innovation."
C-nario Messenger is a complete digital signage display, distribution and management software platform that provides better-than-broadcast quality playback in any shape, size and resolution. C-nario Messenger is characterized by its superb multi-display playback capabilities, as well as its advanced management, monitoring and control tools. In addition, the system is based on open architecture, making it easy to customize and adapt to different needs. The system’s innovative content creation tools easily help to create displays and cut costs.
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
MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, has partnered with SmartReceipt, Inc. to provide dynamic and relevant coupon offers and other valuable information to customers at the point of sale.
Every year, more than 250 billion receipts are handed to consumers in the United States alone. Most include only the financial details of the transactions, ignoring the enormous potential of this direct-to-consumer communications opportunity. SmartReceipt software transforms ordinary printed receipts into engaging “smart” receipts. This real-time, behavior-driven communication medium has proven to generate revenue and influence consumer purchasing decisions for many of the nation’s leading brands, including Subway, Burgerville and ARAMARK.
Sitting between the register and receipt printer, SmartReceipt can provide personalized offers, targeted marketing, nutrition education and location-based advertising to consumers. SmartReceipt also delivers advanced consumer analytics to the retailer with real-time coupon redemption tracking to maximize campaign results. In addition to printing dynamic receipts that take into account the current purchase, SmartReceipt can print QR codes that automatically bring retail customers to online surveys using their smart phone where they are rewarded with free offers or other incentives to inspire customer loyalty and repeat business.
Wireless Ronin will offer new and existing clients — particularly those in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry — the SmartReceipt platform as an enhancement to its dynamic digital menu boards, interactive social media and promotional displays powered by its RoninCast® software platform.
“We are thrilled to work with SmartReceipt,” said Scott Koller, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin. “A successful business today requires partnerships with organizations that help brands develop and implement a customer engagement strategy. The partnership between Wireless Ronin and SmartReceipt helps facilitate this strategy by incorporating and managing various channels a brand can use to reach its customers in a cohesive and seamless information stream, ensuring customer engagement with the brand before, during, and after the sale.”
“The combination of SmartReceipt with RoninCast software provides a unique and powerful way to better understand and engage retail consumers,” said Jay Ferro, president and CEO of SmartReceipt. “SmartReceipt gives retailers valuable analytics about purchase patterns and customer preferences, providing real-time ROI data for marketing campaigns, limited time offers and promotions. With federal legislation preparing to mandate calorie counts on menu boards, SmartReceipt is another great way to provide nutritional information to QSR customers in addition to Wireless Ronin’s digital signage.”
About SmartReceipt
SmartReceipt, Inc.is a marketing solutions company whose software products transform ordinary receipts into engaging “smart” receipts. This real-time, behavior-driven communication medium is proven to generate revenue and influence consumer purchasing decisions. Targeted marketing, nutrition education, location-based advertising, and consumer purchasing analytics are all possible with SmartReceipt’s unique technology platform. For more information, visit www.receipt.com.
About Wireless Ronin Technologies
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (NASDAQ: RNIN) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage their customers. WRT provides marketing technology solutions and services to clients, helping increase revenue and improve operating efficiencies to execute marketing initiatives. Since launching RoninCast® digital signage software in 2003, WRT has led the digital signage industry by bringing leading edge technology, services and support to its clients. WRT offers an array of services to support its clients’ marketing technology needs including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, and support and hosting. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "RNIN." Follow us on Twitter and Pinterest and like us on Facebook under Wireless Ronin.
"Being a member of the DSA allows us to stay at the forefront of the retail self-service industry offerings. We are able to work alongside other deployers and share ideas and experiences."
Kari Blankenship
Retail Programs Manager Cabela's Inc.
The screens and kiosks are powered and managed by the advanced software provided by 
The Duchess, one of four ships owned by World Yacht of Pier 81, is a 160-foot long vessel with three decks that can accommodate up to 500 people. The panoramic windows will provide great views of the New York City skyline at night.
The 1517L and 1717L touchmonitors are built to withstand the rigors of continuous public use with a rugged, “built for touch” industrial design. They deliver style with a wide variety of features for a higher level of functionality. They share a heritage of quality established with the popular and resilient Elo family of desktop products. Both touchmonitors are well suited for public venues where point-of-sale (POS), point-of-information (POI), point-of-service, shelf-level and countertop interactive digital signage, loyalty systems and kiosk information systems are found. As with all Elo touchmonitors, these new models are ruggedised for long lasting performance in public environments.
FishNet Security, which serves most Fortune 500 companies, wanted its move into its new state-of-the-art headquarters earlier this year to include the best available technology, which is why Christie was chosen for many of the company’s visual technology needs.
In the company’s Security Operations Center (SOC), a 22-unit wide by 7-unit high curved Christie MicroTiles video wall supported by a frame created by RP Visual Solutions displays threat intelligence data, various monitoring tool dashboards, open work tickets, active service calls and other Java-based applications.
Suitable for fixed installs and live events, the Christie DHD800 offers full HD and high-brightness in a 1-chip DLP projector along with a user-changeable, twin-color-wheel system that provides the flexibility to tailor presentations to maximize high-brightness images and achieve superior-color reproduction. Ideal for 24/7 operation, the Christie DHD800 includes a lamp-interval feature that enables you to select the usage times between the dual-lamps for balanced lamp life.
NEC’s V462-TM and V651-TM displays offer digital signage users interactive capabilities with full-HD resolution at a cost-conscious price. Within the Touch-Integrated V Series bezel is an integrated, low-profile, 4-camera optical-imaging technology that allows for up to six simultaneous touches. Its double-sided, anti-reflective glass coating protects the panel, prevents mirrored imaging and allows for higher brightness transmittance.
The V462-TM and V651-TM will be available in September 2012 at a minimum advertised price of $2599 and $7999, respectively. Each carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.
The cell phone charging stations allow on-the-go consumers to plug in up to three mobile devices to charge at one time. Each portable charging station offers an area for branded customized graphic or updatable promotional messaging, all within a small footprint for easy placement. Cell phone charging stations can be customized for use in a variety of retail environments and branded with special announcements, QR codes, and text messaging to increase in-store consumer “dwell time” and social media engagement possibilities.
The digital screens entice passing customers by advertising what’s going on inside the bar. They also enable customers to interactively browse the menu before entering, adding a level of engagement that is successful at enticing customers into the bar. Unlike traditional menu boards, the Acquire driven screens allow the menus to change throughout the day whilst simultaneously promoting individual food and drink items.
