Available as an App, Digital Book or Hard Copy, “The Book Of Shapes” Features Christie’s Award-Winning MicroTiles Display Technology
CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie® has published and released The Book of Shapes – a "coffee table" style book showcasing projects around the globe that are redefining the use of display technology in everything from retail stores to museums and corporate spaces.
A free download as an interactive iPad app, PDF, or hard copy, the book explores how Christie® MicroTiles® — groundbreaking, modular video building blocks — have allowed architects and designers to introduce inventive, irregular shapes into projects where video, motion graphics and interactive content are applied.
The release of “The Book of Shapes: International Design Inspirations Featuring Christie MicroTiles” coincides with Christie’s large presence at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show in Amsterdam Jan. 29-31, and comes on the third anniversary of the market release of Christie MicroTiles.
The Book of Shapes app features MicroTiles installations from around the world since the product’s launch - with visuals, embedded video and detailed narratives on how the display technology is being used, and the results achieved. The app also includes location maps, reference materials and an integrated version of MicroTiles Designer™ 2.0, a Web-based tool that allows designers and architects to visually plan and specify MicroTiles-driven projects.
iPad users can locate and download The Book of Shapes app free from Apple’s App Store. A non-interactive PDF is also available free of charge, allowing all the showcases and supporting material to be readily viewed on other tablet devices and conventional PCs and laptops.
Designed To Inform and Inspire
“The Book of Shapes is designed to inform and inspire people charged with integrating display technology into projects, and help them think about how having a digital canvas can energize and transform a space, or solve a business challenge, in interesting new ways,” explained Kathryn Cress, vice president, global & corporate marketing, Christie.
“We’ve been amazed how architects, retail designers, pro AV and interactive experts have all taken advantage of the opportunity to introduce shapes into design concepts,” added Cress. “They’ve gone so far beyond a display world that was defined forever by rectangles, and the remarkable thing is we’ve likely had just a taste of what’s possible.”
The Book of Shapes celebrates projects across several continents, and is sorted by vertical categories: Retail Environments, Museums & Entertainment, Broadcast Television, Events & Shows, Higher Education and Corporate Spaces.
Among the featured projects is a virtual mountain range at the History Colorado Center in Denver, massive sweeps of MicroTiles in corporate spaces like Deutsche Bank’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong and the Telstra experience center in Melbourne, Australia. Portable and easily configured, MicroTiles have also been used extensively at temporary exhibits such as global expos, trade shows and fashion events.
Exploring Possibilities
The Book of Shapes explores possibilities - projects where MicroTiles have been “disappeared” into walls, built into furniture, and radically transformed retail and lobby environments. The technology has prompted a re-think on the approach to visual messaging and marketing in public or shared spaces.
One of the most ambitious projects featured in The Book of Shapes involves the London Stock Exchange’s main office in Paternoster Square, where several multimedia canvases totaling 508 MicroTiles envelop the space. The project powerfully reflects the kinetic energy of the financial markets, and is used as a compelling visual backdrop for ceremonies welcoming newly listed companies.
That project is also explored in detail in a different, dedicated digital publication, “The Blue Book: How MicroTiles Helped Make an Impact at the London Stock Exchange.” A free copy can be downloaded inside the Book of Shapes app or from Christie by visiting this web page: http://www.microtiles.co.uk/moreinformation.php?tab=bluebook
The launch of Christie MicroTiles three years ago represented a revolution in display technology. Some 30,000 units are now in use globally, and new projects are steadily switching on. During the recent holiday season, for example, 425 MicroTiles were set into the street front windows of the Barneys New York flagship store for an “Electric Holiday” done in partnership with The Walt Disney Company.
Flexible, Modular Display Technology
With their modular design, Christie MicroTiles can be arranged into virtually any shape or scale of display wall. The lightweight and compact rear projection modules measure 16 inches across by 12 inches tall, by 10 inches deep and fit perfectly in retail settings, corporate offices, museums, airports, broadcast sets, indoor sports stadiums, control rooms and numerous other applications.
Christie MicroTiles automatically self-calibrate for color and brightness and have built-in sensors that monitor each LED’s performance. Each tile detects its neighbor and adjusts its image to optimize the overall display. With tiny seams between tiles, Christie MicroTiles produce a virtually seamless canvas with an unlimited number of super-fine pixels. With robust screens that are cool to the touch and high resolution images that are crisp and clear even close up, Christie MicroTiles are perfect for interactive displays.
About Christie®
Christie 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. For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com
“Christie” is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.
Christie® MicroTlles® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota – Digital Clinic, provider of digital signage solutions for dental practitioners and healthcare markets, proudly announces the launch of new Operatory Digital Signage. This new solution is an extension of Digital Clinic’s popular digital signage line and is designed to be placed in a dental practice’s operatory or consultation rooms. Operatory signage offers dentists the ability to strategically place marketing messages directly at the point of service. Additionally, when patients engage with entertaining content on screen, their perceived wait time and service length is reduced.
“In addition to the waiting area, operatory and consultation rooms are a prime location in dental practices for making a big impact,” said Myles Mjolsnes, Director of Marketing for Digital Clinic. “We wanted to give dentists the ability to make multiple impressions on their patients at multiple points throughout their office. Operatory Digital Signage reaches patients when they’re most receptive to new ideas and recommendations,” he continued.
Operatory Digital Signage offers the same great features and benefits Digital Clinic’s digital signage is known for. Not only does digital signage enhance a practice’s look, but it also helps provide patients an enjoyable and engaging experience. Backed by Digital Clinic’s exclusive content network, customers can display dental industry news, custom marketing messaging, social media feeds and more on vibrant, high-definition displays. In most circumstances, Digital Clinic’s digital signage system can be used with existing television screens.
Digital Clinic serves dental practitioners with strategic digital signage systems across North America. Sold through Henry Schein Dental, Digital Clinic is an award winning dental marketing solution and a leader in social media enabled digital signage. More information about the company is available at www.digitalclinic.com.
Modular and lightweight, new multi-touch technology can be configured into 84 unique sizes
ISE/AMSTERDAM – Christie is pleased to announce that the Christie Interactivity Kit is now shipping. Powered by Baanto™ ShadowSense™, the Christie Interactivity Kit is a distinctive solution for adding multi-touch interactivity to any digital display.
Designed in pieces that fit perfectly around Christie® MicroTiles®, the Christie Interactivity Kit can be configured into 84 different sizes. The kit can accommodate practically any large format display up to 21.4 feet wide and 6 feet high, or a Christie MicroTiles array measuring up to 16-units wide by 6-units tall.
The easy-to-use, field-installable kits simply attach around the display wall perimeter and plug into a computer USB port without need for drivers. Windows® 7 automatically recognizes the Christie Interactivity Kit as a multi-touch device and no manual calibration of sensors or cameras is required. Using breakthrough Baanto™ ShadowSense™ technology, Christie Interactivity Kit offers excellent performance with high touch accuracy and fast response times that support up to 18 touches on a large-format display.
Christie Interactivity Kit – The Simple Answer
“Many large-format touch technologies struggle with touch accuracy and response time, especially with multi-touch,” explained Richard Heslett, senior product manager, Business Products, Christie. “Typically you have to manually position and calibrate cameras, and install special drivers or software that must be running on the computer in order for the system to work.”
Christie’s Interactivity Kit solves this problem by detecting the video wall’s size and configuration, and simply connecting to the computer’s USB port. When used with Windows® 7, which offers native support for multi-touch, the Interactivity Kit is automatically recognized as a multi-touch device.
“In addition to saving the time and effort of calibrating sensors and installing drivers,” continued Heslett, “the Interactivity Kit is both lightweight and small for easy shipping and maneuvering into buildings while special brackets for MicroTiles handle the alignment.”
Applications for Christie Interactivity Kit
“With their stunning image quality, colors and resolution, Christie MicroTiles are the perfect medium for large format interactivity,” added Heslett. “For example, on broadcast sets, where MicroTiles are very popular, an on-air commentator can analyze a sports event or election results using the Interactivity Kit on a large presentation wall. Because of their modularity, MicroTiles and the Interactivity Kit are both easy to move around and flexible in size, so they are ideal for temporary events and trade shows. Rental stagers can purchase one set of gear and create a multitude of different shapes and sizes with it.
“Other great applications include museums and public institutions where visitors want to explore and learn, higher education where students want to learn and connect with each other, and corporate spaces where information needs to be shared and analyzed by colleagues in a collaborative setting.”
Benefits of Christie Interactivity Kit:
True multi-touch performance with excellent accuracy, resolution and response rates for large-format applications.
Up to 18 touches on a 16 by 6 array (21.4 feet wide by 6 feet high).
Ease of setup with USB connection and no drivers required.
No manual calibration of sensors or cameras.
Recognized by Windows® 7 natively as a multi-touch device.
Seamless integration with Christie MicroTiles and Christie JumpStart.
“Now shipping, the Christie Interactivity Kit is an exciting breakthrough technology for creating large-format, multi-touch displays that was not possible until now – there is nothing like it. This technology opens up all kinds of new possibilities for connecting people with each other and with information, and for delivering impactful, branded experiences,” Heslett concluded.
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.
“Christie” is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.
Christie® MicroTiles® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Baanto™ and ShadowSense™ are trademarks of Baanto Inc.
Launch of the all-new NanoLumens.com is coincident with the launch the company’s new NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series (Design Specific) LED displays
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, — Underscoring its commitment to provide prospective customers with a maximum amount of information simply and efficiently, NanoLumens, Inc. today announced the launch of an entirely new and redesigned web site that features a unique Design Specification Calculator that allows potential customers to plug in their desired model, size and pixel pitch and receive a full list of specifications for that unique display. In less than 30 seconds a visitor to the site can enter their requirements, view the specifications, and submit the specified design to a NanoLumens team member for a price quote.
“We are dedicated to revolutionizing every aspect of digital media, including the way prospective customers go about gathering information for their projects and initiate the process,” today said Josh Byrd, NanoLumens Director of Marketing. “Available in any size, shape, or curvature, NanoLumens’ large-format display technology enables customers to set their imagination free to create the ultimate digital experience for their audiences.
“Our new web site now functions as a creative facilitator of their creative process,” Byrd continued. “Visitors to the site can gather more information about how NanoLumens displays are uniquely suited to their industry and then use our new calculator tool to choose from a variety of display options, sizes, and pixel, pitches, calculate their own display specifications and submit it for an immediate price quote. This new functionality is a direct result of our commitment to helping our customers break free from the constraints of traditional large-format display technology.”
According to Byrd, the launch of the new NanoLumens web site comes as the company prepares to introduce its new NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series (Design Specific) LED displays.
NanoLumens’ technology has been named ‘Best Large-format LED Display’ of the year by Signage Solutions magazine in its 2012 Product of the Year awards program, as well as being recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as a 2011 future-proof tech trend and cited by The Wall Street Journal in its 2010 Technology Innovations Awards. NanoLumens’ technology also received the 2011 Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award at the American Technology Awards. Digital Signage Magazine awarded the NanoLumens NanoFlex a 2011 DIGI Award for “Best New Display Device – Non-LCD or Plasma.”
About NanoLumens
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NanoLumens, Inc. (www.nanolumens.com) is a privately held corporation engaged in the research, product development, marketing and sales of unique flexible and fixed large-format LED display solutions in any size, shape, or curvature, that address a yawning technology gap in the $14 billion digital display industry. Since its founding in 2006, NanoLumens has built a portfolio of more than 20 international families of issued and filed patents on its flexible display technology that effectively address the commercial market void between relatively small flat-panel displays and huge, limited application LED boards. NanoLumens technology is not constrained by standard sizes and shapes, or by the weight, heat, noise and cost issues traditionally associated with commercial LED products.
Outstanding simplicity for digital signage: SpinetiX launches new Elementi software at ISE 2013
Lausanne, Switzerland, 28 January 2013: Constantly striving to improve today’s digital signage technology and innovation, Swiss digital signage manufacturer SpinetiX launches at ISE Amsterdam its brand new Elementi software. Elementi is the newest digital signage application that lets users create high-impact projects and deliver visually rich experience to virtually any combination of screens.
Simple & Powerful
Elementi has been designed so it’s easier than ever to create and organize digital signage projects. It’s also easier to schedule, publish and work in a multi-user environment, from anywhere. Customers can choose between three license types of Elementi which are all fully compatible with the entire range of the award winning HMP Hyper Media Player devices:
Elementi S allows for a quick project creation thanks user tools such as icon based toolbars, ‘drag & drop’ actions and media timelines.
Elementi M, a powerful answer for team based content editing and publishing. In a multi user environment, team members can have different roles and access to a shared network.
Elementi X is the all in one digital signage solution for ultimate professionals. Elementi X allows experts monetizing Fusion template, skin and widget creation. It comes with a full set of advanced developer tools.
Free trial version
A free trial version of Elementi – available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese – can be downloaded at spinetix.com/download. Customers who already own an HMD Lite or Professional license can take advantage of a special migration offer which ends the 1st of August 2013. Contact a SpinetiX Certified Distribution Partner for more information.
Elementi will be officially launched on Booth 10R122 at Integrated Systems Europe 2013 in Amsterdam from 29th to 31st of January 2013.
About SpinetiX
SpinetiX SA is an award-winning Swiss hardware manufacturer of professional digital signage hardware devices. Find more information about SpinetiX products at spinetix.com.
SpinetiX, the SpinetiX logo, and HMP Hyper Media Player are trademarks of SpinetiX S.A. Other company and product names and logos may be trademarks of their respective owners.
After successful execution of the OpenService concept in the US, AOpen proudly presents the opening of its new division in its European head office in the Netherlands.
‘s-Hertogenbosch, - Initiated by one of the leading digital signage hardware manufacturers, AOpen, OpenService aims to deliver customized digital communications technology solutions. As leading ICT manufacturer and key player in the signage and commercial OEM industry, AOpen recognizes the need for a more consultative approach towards digital signage implementations.
AOpen collaborates with parties from across the signage industry spectrum from dedicated software providers, to system integrators, installation partners and specialist consultancy partners. For this reason the division OpenService was founded in the US in 2011 and thanks to its success has now opened its office in the Netherlands, to serve as a hub for OpenService for Europe.
A unique concept with initial focus on retail, corporate communications and hospitality where OpenService cooperates with the end client to visualize the perfect digital communications strategy using only the best-of-breed. Built upon a program that connects customers, suppliers and specialist partners to create a tailor made strategy to suit the end customer’s needs. This means that end-to-end consultancy and service offering are part of the package.
Mobile devices have seen an incredible growth these last couple of years, giving shoppers the possibility to research pricing and features directly online. The challenge lays in how to use this upcoming trend of m-commerce to the benefit of the retailer within diverse customer channels. Thus digital communications becomes more critical in the marketing strategy of the retailer.
With the abundance of technology providers, and many options of traditional digital signage, mobile marketing and interactive communications, OpenService aims to take the hassle away. Avoid spending unnecessary time, while mapping to key business outcomes, and thus money on what could be a complex project. OpenService aims to take our learning from installations all over the globe and empower our customers to leverage these learnings to ensure network success.
For customers that have an idea in mind and do not know where to begin in searching for a possible solution to combine digital communications in the in-store marketing strategy; AOpen recommends the OpenService Group. Our philosophy of ‘signage made simple’ drives the development of streamlined project support from the drawing board to the actual installment and evaluation.
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.
Planet Pizza, a 20-year old family-owned and operated pizza chain, has commenced installation of Mvix Digital Menu Board and Signage systems in its fast-casual restaurant locations. In an effort to modernize the pizzerias and cut menu-update costs, the company chose Mvix’s turnkey signage systems across its pizza stores located in NY and CT.
Sterling, VA (PRWEB) - Planet Pizza, a 20-year old family-owned and operated pizza chain, has commenced installation of Mvix Digital Menu Board and Signage systems in its fast-casual restaurant locations. In an effort to modernize the pizzerias and cut menu-update costs, the company chose Mvix’s turnkey signage systems across its pizza stores located in NY and CT.
A member of Digital ScreenMedia Association, Mvix is the market leader in AV technology and products for high-definition digital signage systems. It has been serving the food-service industry across the world with affordable digital menu board / signage systems which can be managed remotely over the web. Recently, Mvix installed its turnkey digital menu boards at Planet Pizza locations, which helped bring the benefits of digital signage to the pizzeria with a low starting price. These signage systems help restaurants make easier menu changes, promote special offerings, and create a livelier atmosphere for its patrons.
“We’re pleased that our product is clearly serving a good use for a restaurant that has gained a firm foot-hold in its community,” said Ross McClymonds, Vice President for Global Sales at Mvix. “The ability to offer a comprehensive package – including all hardware, web-based software, to custom design service for menu board templates and professional installation, enables an expedited timeline for implementation.”
Started in 1991 by three brothers, Planet Pizza has grown to include 11 restaurants scattered throughout Fairfield County, CT, serving an array of pizzas, salads, subs, and other Italian classics. The restaurants are a busy operation, selling an estimated 1,000 pies each day across all 11 locations. Its owners noticed that traditional, paper-based signage was becoming both costly and inconvenient to update. “We felt digital signage was a good option because the cost of traditional signage has gotten so expensive,” said Joseph Rocco, one of the brothers in charge of Planet Pizza. “Menu edits required signage changes and the logistics of implementing changes across 11 locations became burdensome.”
After some market research and field tests for quality digital signage options, Planet Pizza decided on the Mvix Ceeno signage kit. Mvix Ceeno offers a wide array of features and incredibly low start-up costs. Despite offering what Rocco referred to as “entry-level pricing,” the Ceeno came with a clear HD LCD display, internet-based scheduling for remote updates, and no subscription fees. For a small business just beginning to dip its toe into the digital menu/signage waters, the Ceeno was an ideal fit, and helped demonstrate Planet Pizza’s commitment to continuous improvement and growth.
“Digital signage is not going to make our pizza taste better,” Rocco emphasized. “But what it will do is show our customers that we care enough to invest in technology and keep our stores relevant. The Ceeno has helped us achieve everything we thought possible with digital signage including time and day-specific specials.”
McClymonds said that Planet Pizza’s success with our digital signage system highlights why more and more restaurants are seeing digital signage not just as a viable option, but a growing necessity.
“When you look at the ROI for restaurants using digital signage, it’s quick and it’s significant. It costs a lot of money to print a glossy menu with lots of pictures. With digital signage, you’re making a one-time investment that’s going to pay itself off not just in money but in terms of convenience. We’re just happy to be working with a family-owned business that is so passionate about embracing the future.”
To learn more about the Mvix Ceeno digital signage systems and other digital menu board options offered by Mvix, visit: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com/
New series combines high-channel density of up to four HD 1080p/i or 720p channels-per-unit, superior cable management and remote configuration, while lowering costs of deploying HD video by utilizing existing coax
AMSTERDAM — ZeeVee, North America's leading manufacturer of digital encoders and QAM modulators, today announced that the company will make its ISE 2013 debut with the introduction of four new HDbridge 2000 Series encoders/modulators for smarter, higher-density HD video distribution. The units offer compatibility with existing technologies to lower costs, while providing a host of new features for faster deployment and advanced management.
On display for the first time, the new 1-RU products can broadcast up to four HD (1080p/i or 720p) channels. They can be easily combined to distribute hundreds of channels over existing coaxial cabling to an unlimited number of HDTVs, drastically lowering the cost of deployment and simplifying installations. MPEG2 video and AC3 audio encoding ensure compatibility with any HDTV worldwide.
In a single 1-RU chassis, the HDb2620 and HDb2640 offer two and four 1080p/i channels, respectively, while the HDb2520 and HDb2540 provide two and four 720p channels. For rapid deployment, all channels can be set at once. Offering a breakthrough in cable management, the new HD encoders/modulators feature commercial-grade DIN connectors that fan to both digital and analog audio for maximum flexibility, and component and composite video. The result is dramatically reduced wiring in the rack, faster deployments, and easier diagnostics.
Leveraging high-channel density, the new HDbridge 2000 Series encoders/modulators are ideal for cost-effective, local broadcasting of HD channels in a wide variety of environments, including sports bars, educational and corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, stadiums, and houses of worship. The HDb2620/40 and HDb2520/40 join the previously released HDb2380 8-channel digital SD (480i) modulator/encoder, which is now shipping. For improving picture quality while adding management capabilities, the HDb2380 can upgrade an entire analog headend to digital channels at a low cost, comparable to analog modulation.
"ZeeVee has always demonstrated leadership in commercial video distribution," said Rob Narzisi, sales manager at Advanced Media Technologies — a leading CATV and high-end broadband electronic equipment provider. "The new HDbridge 2000 Series is clearly the next evolution. High-channel density, ease of deployment, compatibility with existing infrastructures, and local or remote management place this product family far ahead of competitors."
"After two years of intensive R&D, we are proud to introduce the most powerful, intelligent, and scalable HDbridge yet," said Vic Odryna, CEO of ZeeVee. "The market has clearly indicated a strong desire for an easy and cost-effective upgrade path from analog to digital. The HDbridge 2000 Series answers the call by simplifying deployments, reducing points of failure, and enhancing management capability."
The powerful video encoding of the HDbridge 2000 Series HD and SD encoders/modulators allows for two frequency-agile channels per QAM. Each channel offers 45 dBmV of output power to provide the signal strength for large deployments. Integrated closed-captioning support meets requirements for ADA compliance.
"It's important for our existing customers to know that we will continue to provide full support for our current HDbridge family," said Odryna. "However, for a comparable price, the new HDbridge 2000 Series offers a number of advantages including higher channel density, improved space efficiency, robust management, superior sound quality, faster deployment, and greater flexibility. Furthermore, the HDbridge 2000 Series is specifically designed for compliance with international standards, allowing us to bring the benefits of our technology to the European market for the first time. We're looking forward to introducing the HDbridge 2000 Series to the European market during ISE 2013 and meeting with attendees throughout the show."
All HDbridge 2000 Series units also feature Web-based Maestro headend management software, which provides local and/or remote management of every channel simultaneously. For end users, tuning is simple via an HDTV's own built-in tuner, while a front-panel LCD provides channel status. Offering high reliability, the units feature steel rackmount enclosures, robust internal power supplies, and fan cooling.
The HDbridge 2000 Series will be on display at ISE 2013 in the ZeeVee stand 1-K5. More information about ZeeVee and its products is available at www.zeevee.com.
About ZeeVee
ZeeVee is a leading manufacturer of digital encoders and QAM modulators, making digital broadcast technology available for commercial deployment throughout campus facilities. The company's HD/SD encoders and RF modulators convert video sources such as satellite receivers and digital signage players into digital cable channels that are broadcast over existing coax cabling to an unlimited number of HDTVs and are installed in thousands of applications including corporate centers, sports bars, academia, assisted living, stadiums, casinos, hospitals, houses of worship, hotels, fitness centers, digital signage, and more. More information is available at www.zeevee.com.
X2O Platform to Power Twitter Shuffle Videowall in Prysm Stand and Prysm Twitter Cube Application in ISE Press Room
MONTREAL — X2O Media, a provider of software for real-time visual communication applications, today announced that the company will team up with video display provider Prysm Inc. at ISE 2013. At the show, the award-winning X2O platform will drive live tweets to a Prysm videowall in stand 11-H4D, while powering the Prysm Twitter™ Cube application in the ISE press room.
Built on Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology, Prysm's life-size displays are designed to suit the most creative applications. At ISE 2013, the company will feature a 4x3 videowall at its booth, showcasing the Twitter Shuffle. Live tweets to the #ISE2013 hashtag will be displayed on the videowall in a dynamic, animated 3D "shuffle." For a greater level of interactivity for viewers, the content can be controlled via a Microsoft® Kinect™ interface, or through a Web app that is accessed by scanning a QR code with a mobile device. Control options include left/right, and selecting different views of the content including the Twitter Shuffle, Twitter Graph, and Twitter Map.
As an ISE press room sponsor, Prysm will outfit the press room with a video kiosk displaying the Prysm Twitter Cube application. Powered by the X2O platform, live tweets will be displayed on the cube to allow editors to keep up on the latest show news. The screen can be controlled by "spinning" the cube via a Microsoft Kinect interface, or via a Web app accessed by scanning a QR code.
"Prysm's life-size, high-resolution displays are simply stunning — enabling seamless touch and gesture sensitive interactivity and unmatched power efficiency," said David Wilkins, president and CEO of X2O Media. "The company's technology certainly provides an exciting application for our X2O platform and the perfect opportunity to showcase its social media capabilities as well as potential for integration with mobile devices. We're looking forward to seeing our solutions working together at ISE."
The X2O platform makes it easier than ever for businesses and organizations to communicate key messages and data to the right person, at the right time, and on the right device using stunning TV-like channels. Built using the HTML5 standard, the X2O platform features intuitive, drag-and-drop authoring tools to let users quickly create media-rich channels featuring HD video, still images, 3D animations, PowerPoint® slides, and data-driven graphics linked to corporate databases like SAP® and Oracle®, Excel® spreadsheets, or RSS feeds. The X2O platform also allows users to harness the power of social media by displaying user-generated content from popular sites like Twitter, YouTube™, and Facebook.
More information about the X2O platform is available at www.x2omedia.com.
About X2O Media
X2O Media is a software developer of real-time visual communication solutions that significantly improve enterprise-wide communications and drive business. 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. X2O's products and services are sold and supported globally through a network of experienced distribution partners. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.
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 and GraphicMedia, Inc. (“GraphicMedia”), iSIGN’s exclusive distributor for Smart Antennas for the American continents, are pleased to announce that negotiations for exclusive reseller agreements are underway for the States of Colorado and Nevada.
It is expected that the agreement for Colorado when signed will be for a minimum initial quantity of 125 Smart Antennas, while the Nevada agreement when signed will be for a minimum initial quantity of 200 Smart Antennas. Both agreements are expected to be finalized and signed during iSIGN’s next fiscal quarter, which begins February 1, 2013.
Additional details will be released when each agreement is finalized and signed.
“We are extremely pleased to announce these negotiations,” said Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is a very clear indication that our Smart Antennas and advertising solution are capturing the attention and interest of other parties who believe that this system is a viable method of communicating with consumers.”
“We are looking forward to signed agreements and expect to see very interesting information being generated, especially from the Las Vegas, Nevada installations,” added Mr. Romanov.
“The iSIGN Smart Antenna system is a consumer engagement and content delivery system like no other,” stated Ron Leman, GraphicMedia’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “It provides relevant content to smart phones and tablets that come in range of the antenna installations and has a very robust back-end reporting system that delivers real-time metrics that are so important to advertisers today.”
“There has been a large amount of interest expressed by various parties in becoming resellers for the Smart Antenna and we are looking forward to seeing a rapid growth in the iSIGN reseller network,” added Mr. Leman.
About iSIGN Media
iSIGN Media is a North American leader in multiplatform advertising solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver rich media, permission-based messages to engage consumers more deeply and cost-effectively. The resulting business intelligence and real time metrics, gathered through iSIGN’s patent-pending advertising platform, deliver insights into emerging consumer behaviors that help advertisers measure their efforts and make better business decisions to increase ROI and customer loyalty. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations. Partners include: AOpen America Inc. and IBM, with solution distribution by BlueStar Inc. Additional information can be found at www.isignmedia.com.
About GraphicMedia
GraphicMedia, Inc. has a rich history of providing our Regional and National Clients with innovative marketing services, advertising graphics, and advertising sign services. Our most recent expansion (in 2011) has been in LED advertising display signs. Our Led sign clients range from large convenient store chains, furniture stores, and banks. GraphicMedia intends to integrate i sign technology into its marketing portfolio of products and services, thus giving our clients’ an advantage over their competition. Additional information can be found at www.graphicmedia.us.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iSIGN Media’s business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect iSIGN Media’s current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. iSIGN Media assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
New York – YCD Multimedia, a global leading provider of smart digital signage solutions, today announced that it will collaborate with Mobile Bridge, a provider of targeted mobile marketing solutions, to extend digital signage beyond the boundaries of screens and video walls – into mobile devices. The combined solution will allow users to capture digital signage content, use it for their own benefit, as well as spread it virally to others. The combined solution will be introduced at ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), to be held January 29-31, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will be showcased at YCD's booth (#N116, Hall 10).
The seamless extension, using QR codes and NFC tags, strongly accelerates ROI of signage without changing marketing methodology. The combined YCD-Mobile Bridge solution will remind users of offers, coupons, and deals on time, and at the exact location (according to GPS). They will even be rewarded for sharing it with their friends on Facebook, Twitter, or via NFC.
The content delivered from the digital signs to the mobile devices includes coupons, vouchers, punch cards, offers, games, raffles, scratch cards, product catalogs, menus, 3D views, recipes, photos, videos, news, company info and more.
"The combined YCD-Mobile Bridge solution turns customers into 'brand ambassadors', increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction," said Eyal Oster, CEO of Mobile Bridge. "It provides the advertiser with a wealth of information and analytics in real time, including demographics (age, gender and more), location (GPS pinpoint info on a map), and usage info per day, week, month and year."
"Combining Mobile Bridge's unique solutions with the proven strength of YCD Multimedia's products allows for a unique viral digital signage experience never seen before," said Yael Elstein, VP marketing, YCD Multimedia. "This is a triple win for consumers, brands and operators. It turns digital signage into a measurable tool, allowing measurement of each screen's ROI and the effectiveness of ads and campaigns."
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com
About Mobile Bridge
Mobile Bridge is an enterprise-grade end-to-end mobile marketing platform that builds strong client loyalty, increases store traffic and creates greater distribution and traction of marketing campaigns with a strong ROI. Mobile Bridge specializes in mobile promotions such as coupons, vouchers, exclusive offers, games and other types of engaging promotions which are received and shared by the end users via social media, push, QR code or NFC and is 'out of the box' compatible with leading POS/PMS systems for seamless redeeming of offers. Mobile Bridge has offices in the USA, France, Cyprus and the Netherlands and has partners and resellers in various countries. For more information visit www.mobilebridge.me
The agreement provides Kramer Electronics with exclusive manufacturing, sales and marketing rights for ComQi’s (formerly Minicom Digital Signage) Media Distribution products and rights for ComQi to market and distribute Kramer’s products to its customer base
Jerusalem, Israel and New York, USA – Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional and creative AV signal management solutions to customers around the world, Kramer Electronics is announcing it has entered into a license agreement with ComQi.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital audio, video and computer signal management products for the ProAV industry. ComQi (formed from the merger of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii) is a leading digital in-venue media management company.
The agreement provides Kramer Electronics with exclusive manufacturing, sales and marketing rights for ComQi’s (Minicom Digital Signage) Media Distribution products and will allow Kramer to provide an end-to-end digital media solution encompassing media distribution, network management, content management and proof-of-performance, on various digital signage platforms, such as mobile web, and computer screens, based on ComQi hardware and software technologies. Kramer Electronics will be able to offer these timeless designed solutions to both small and large installations. In addition, ComQi will market Kramer’s entire product suite to its customer base to continue to offer a full service solution to its global customers.
"We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with ComQi to manufacture, sell and market the Minicom Digital Signage products," said Dr. Joseph Kramer, founder, president and chairman of Kramer Electronics. "This agreement demonstrates Kramer’s commitment to provide the best digital signage solutions currently available, and enables us to focus on developing our portfolio with the next generation products."
“We are excited about this partnership with Kramer,” said Ajay Chowdhury, ComQi’s CEO. “It will increase the reach for our hardware products through Kramer’s global sales force and also allow us to sell all of Kramer’s extensive product line into our customer base. We believe this will provide customers with one of the best integrated digital signage solutions available.”
The new partnership will be launched at ISE 2013 (Integrated Systems Europe) in Amsterdam on January 29.
For more information about Kramer Electronics, go to www.kramerelectronics.com.
For more information about ComQi, go to www.comqi.com
About Kramer Electronics
Founded in 1981, with its world headquarters in Israel, Kramer Electronics Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital audio, video and computer signal management products for ProAV, Presentation, Production, Broadcast, Home Theater, Houses of Worship and Security applications. Kramer’s product line includes audio, video and computer signal processing equipment, distribution amplifiers (DAs), switchers, matrix switchers, digital and analog decoders and encoders, time-base correctors, presentation accessories, cable assemblies, scan converters and scalers. Kramer also offers broadcast quality routers, distribution amplifiers, and controllers through Kramer’s acquisition of Sierra Video Systems. Recently, the company added a line of Serial Digital (SDI), FireWire (IEEE 1394), DVI, HDMI and HDTV signal processing and distribution equipment.
Aside from its headquarters in Israel, Kramer has corporate sales and distribution offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, India, China, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
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 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 more than 400,000 displays worldwide, ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Jerusalem, Toronto, London, Paris, Hong Kong Shanghai and a representative office in India.
Christie FHD551-W debuts as the first in the series of outdoor displays featuring rugged design and brilliant visuals
ISE/AMSTERDAM – The new Christie® WeatherAll Series of LCD outdoor flat panels makes its global debut at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 29, setting the standard for outdoor LED-backlit LCD technology. Rugged and versatile, the first of the WeatherAll Series is the 55-inch Christie FHD551-W, a professional grade full HD (1920 x 1080 resolution) solution designed to perform in a wide range of applications including outdoor sporting venues, outdoor live events, architectural applications, entertainment parks, public displays, the hospitality and resort industry, transportation services, and numerous other outdoor environments not typically applicable with standard LCD panels.
“Christie is at the forefront in offering what customers need and the WeatherAll Series is designed to be the clear choice in an outdoor weatherproof display solution,” said Frank Anzures, senior product manager, Christie. “First in our WeatherAll Series, the Christie FHD551-W is easy to maintain while providing robustness and the vivid picture quality needed when presenting your message outdoors.”
The Christie FHD551-W features optically bonded glass for increased protection against harsh impacts and scratches in public display environments while enhancing viewability in outdoor venues by reducing reflection. It is designed to provide high contrast ratio, rich vibrant colors, and superior brightness to overcome high ambient light — making it perfect for outdoor use.
The ability to use the Christie FHD551-W in landscape or portrait mode is ideal for rental staging applications, resorts, hotels and restaurants, to provide impactful content in public areas, while being rugged and durable to withstand rain, sleet, snow, and human interaction. The Christie FHD551-W’s integrated speakers and sleek design makes this a visually appealing solution compared to traditional LCD products that would require enclosures when used in outdoor environments.
“The typical flat panel displays are not designed for outdoor use and the risk of damage when exposed to the elements is very high. However, the high definition Christie FHD551-W is designed to be IP56 rated / NEMA4 and has a DACS filtration system to protect it and allow for it to be used in harsh weather conditions and withstand the abuse of public display areas,” said Anzures. “With the addition of optically bonded glass it increases sunlight readability by up to 400 percent when compared with standard flat panels and increases scratch and impact resistance by up to 300 percent.”
For superior dependability in the most challenging outdoor environments, the DACS cooling & filtration system provides a thermostatically-controlled active system that protects sensitive electronics from temperature extremes, moisture, and dust. The advanced easy-clean solution eliminates the need for core filter replacement. The FHD551-W features a weather rating of IP56/NEMA4, providing protection against solid foreign objects such as falling dirt or windblown dust in addition to rain, sleet, snow, ice and splashing or hosed water.
“The Christie FHD551-W can easily manage temperatures ranging from a scorching 45 degrees Celsius (114 degrees Fahrenheit) all the way down to a bone chilling minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as rain, snow, dust and high humidity, without those factors affecting performance. This new outdoor flat panel also boasts integrated weatherproof speakers to provide a full solution for outdoor use,” added Anzures.
Benefits of Christie FHD551-W with Optical Bonding
Improves sunlight readability up to 400 percent.
Increases impact and scratch resistance up to 300 percent.
Eliminates parallax: the apparent displacement or the difference in apparent direction of an object as seen from two different
points not on a straight line with the object.
Prevents condensation on LCD Panel.
Significantly improves durability against vibration, extreme temperatures, altitudes, water and dust.
Vastly improves contrast and color saturation readability.
The Christie FHD551-W is now shipping with a two-year parts and labor warranty, backed by Christie’s renowned customer service and support.
About Christie®
Christie 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 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.
‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands - AOpen showcases its digital communications technology solutions in the Digital Signage Store in Hall 10 stand R136 at Integrated Systems Europe from 29 to 31 January in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Transform shopping into an interactive experience and increase sales by utilizing smart in-store marketing tools.
At the AOpen Digital Signage Store real-life scenarios in retail will be demonstrated including: digital signage, interactive communications, wayfinding, digital surveillance and point of sale. All scenarios are powered by AOpen hardware using only the best-of-breed software to create an end-to-end solution. The flagship product called Digital Engine powers the screens. This small and reliable semi-industrial player is built for 24/7 use in vigorous environments to ensure a stable and long-lasting system.
Captivate attention by using digitally enhanced content to connect the customer to your brand and convert that into a sale. Engage and interact with your audience via dynamic digital electronic displays and interactive devices such as tablets and touch-displays. A range of products and technology will be demonstrated at the ISE such as:
The In-Store Multitouch Presenter: a 22inch touch display with integrated PC technology including pre-installed operating system (OS) and MultiTouch software suite offering a fully customizable and easy to install out of the box solution.
OpenSign offering a web-based touch-screen series now available in: 10inch, 19inch, 22inch and 42inch. The best of online, in-store.
A showcase of the Intel® AIM Suite on AOpen WarmTouch devices for real-time audience counting and analytics for retailers and brands.
Enter the Digital Signage Store and talk to the digital signage experts or take a tour and experience it for yourself. Use the code 246549 to get your free ticket to enter the ISE and visit us in Hall 10 at stand R136. http://www.iseurope.org
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.
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, is pleased to announce an up-date on the installations required for the Super Bowl and National Oil.
Installation of iSIGN’s Smart Antennas at Mardi Gras World, site of the Host Committee Media Party for Super Bowl XLVII will be handled by Keyser Industries Inc. (“Keyser”). Installation will be on January 27 and 28 in order to be ready for broadcasting on January 29, the date of the NFL Media Party.
Installation into the initial 250 locations chosen by National Oil within their network of gas stations and convenience stores, will be commencing the week of February 4, 2013. Information regarding the installation of an additional 250 units into locations on behalf of an as yet undisclosed client will be released as soon as possible.
Keyser will be handling the Installation into all 500 locations. It is expected that all locations will be installed within 4 weeks of commencing the projects.
“We have experienced an increase in inquiries about the company and our Smart Antennas from a variety of sources in the United States since we announced our involvement with the Super Bowl,” stated Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “Interest has been expressed from digital signage companies and other end users in our Smart Antenna and software; companies desiring to become resellers; publications looking for information on iSIGN and its products as well as inquiries from individuals and companies looking for general information on iSIGN and investment opportunities.”
“We anticipate that our involvement with the Super Bowl, as well as the National Oil and other client installation and broadcasting will spark a further increase in awareness about iSIGN with increased media attention and continued growth in requests for information from prospective clients,” added Mr. Ron Leman, Chief Executive Officer and President of GraphicMedia, Inc., iSIGN’s master distributor for the Americas.
About iSIGN Media
iSIGN Media is a North American leader in multiplatform advertising solutions that utilize Bluetooth, Mobile, WiFi and Location-Aware technologies to deliver rich media, permission-based messages to engage consumers more deeply and cost-effectively. The resulting business intelligence and real time metrics, gathered through iSIGN’s patent-pending advertising platform, deliver insights into emerging consumer behaviors that help advertisers measure their efforts and make better business decisions to increase ROI and customer loyalty. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations. Partners include: AOpen America Inc. and IBM, with solution distribution by BlueStar Inc. Additional information can be found at www.isignmedia.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iSIGN Media’s business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect iSIGN Media’s current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. iSIGN Media assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, - CAYIN will present the continuing development of digital signage solutions and the social media integration at booth 10P116, Integrated Systems Europe 2013, from January 29 to 31.
In ISE 2013, CAYIN will showcase a new generation of digital signage players and servers for both high-end and entry-level users. New media players are smaller, lighter, and energy-saving. The new server also largely upgrades hardware capabilities and notably increases operational efficiency. CAYIN continues to refine its existing product line and provides users with more choices in accordance with different project requirements.
The following products highlight the key theme of CAYIN’s exhibition during ISE:
Super Energy-Saving Digital Signage Player - SMP-200
SMP-200, the smallest media player within CAYIN’s product portfolio, weights only 655g for users to facilitate installation in different venues. It is also extremely energy-saving with the maximum 6W power consumption.
SMP-200 inherits all the core features of CAYIN’s zone-type digital signage player and can playback videos, images, tickers, and clock in seven zones. In addition to updating content via USB flash drive, FTP, and Network Neighborhood, the new player provides users with another choice to update content by a SD card, which comes in handy especially in case of environments without any network access.
Dual Display Web-based Digital Signage Player – SMP-WEBDUO
SMP-WEBDUO features its capability to playback 1080p Full HD video and control two screens simultaneously. Compared to the old model, new SMP-WEBDUO goes smaller and lighter. It reduces the size by one quarter and sheds half of the weight as well to facilitate installation in different venues. The new player also adds an HDMI connector and the video-in function to increase your enjoyment.
Digital Signage Player with Superior Price/Performance Value – SMP-WEB4
SMP-WEB4 supports most popular web languages and HD content. It features the video-in function, and thus enabling users to play real-time video by directly connecting to a TV tuner, DVD player, or other multimedia devices. It can also be extended to integrate with databases, web servers, RFID devices, barcode scanners, and touch screens and develops more interactive applications.
Digital Signage Content Management Server – CMS-40
CAYIN CMS-40 content management server is the full-featured, web-based digital signage server. It is bundled with hardware and software for player management, content update, live streaming video, and central scheduling. The new server upgrades its processor and can control twice the amount of media players, a maximum of 80 SMP players, simultaneously. It truly offers an optimum solution for users to manage a self-hosted digital signage network.
CAYIN’s digital signage system has been widely used in diversified industries and some famous places, such as Suvarnabhumi Airport, Novotel hotels, FamilyMart, GNC, Carrefour, Nestlé Nespresso and MacDonald’s in Taiwan.
ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) 2013, held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from January 29 to 31, is the largest professional AV and system integration trade show in Europe. It brings together over 750 exhibitors and AV professionals from over 100 countries worldwide. It is also the most important exhibition for CAYIN to introduce new products and innovative digital signage applications to partners and customers in the region.
You are more than welcome to visit CAYIN at booth 10P116.
About CAYIN Technology
CAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of digital signage solutions including media players, servers, and software which are applicable to various industries, such as education, retail, hospitality, corporate, financial, and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide, and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ascending market demand for almost limitless applications.
Markham, ON. Canada – Signage Solutions, the technology and solutions magazine for digital signage, DOOH, mobile and place-based digital media, has announced the winners of its 2012 Product of the Year Awards. Winners were honored in 12 distinct categories with Audience for Android submitted by Capital Networks Limited, winning Product of the Year in the Media Player category.
The Signage Solutions Product of the Year Award recognizes the most innovative products of the year in the digital signage field. In its inaugural year, the award program is honoring the outstanding product development achievements of digital signage manufacturers whose products are considered exceptional in the advancement or development of the digital signage industry, as well as their ability to best serve end users and consumers.
Capital Networks Limited, a leading global provider of dynamic digital signage content creation and management software, announced the release of the latest addition to the Audience software platform — Audience for Android – in June 2012. Powered by the android operating system, the Audience for Android media player and software bundle provides a high performance, low cost alternative to traditional PC based digital signage deployments.
“We’re very happy to receive this recognition,” said Jim Vair, Vice President of Business Development at Capital Networks. “Since bringing Audience for Android to the market in June, we’ve found this solution allows our customers to think on a much larger scale when it comes to planning their digital signage projects. The low cost and ease of implementation is inviting to potential users that are new to digital signage while existing customers are happy to have the ability to expand their current deployments much more economically. ”
Along with the ability to take advantage of the advanced Audience content management system, some of the key features found within Audience for Android include:
Real time scheduling
Support of single and multi-zone layouts
Full screen H.264 video playback
Support of live data feeds
As Run Logs for content verification
Command and Control features for emergency messaging
“We're excited about the success of our first-annual Product of the Year contest,” said Ben Skidmore, publisher of Signage Solutions magazine. “The competition was very impressive, and we would like to thank each company that participated. This amazing group of products is proof that the digital signage industry is doing incredible things. We can't wait to see that innovation continue in 2013 and beyond.”
For further information, please contact Jim Vair, Vice President Business Development.
T: 905 946-1122 ext 231.
About Capital Networks Limited
Capital Networks Limited is a privately held company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1991, Capital Networks is a respected leader in the supply and support of advanced multimedia systems to communications companies engaged in cable television, broadcasting, digital signage and place-based media. Capital Networks has sold Audience™ software into a variety of market segments including Education, Corporate, Municipal and Retail applications in more than 40 countries. Clients include: OLGC, BBC, Peel Regional Police, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, Open Text, Cablevision, Rogers Cable TV, Cox Communications and many others.
About Signage Solutions
Signage Solutions magazine and its web site are the technology and solution resource for digital signage, digital out-of-home (DOOH), mobile and place-based digital networks. Signage Solutions magazine (published bi-monthly) and its website are devoted 100% to digital signage, digital out-of-home and place based networks. Editorial content addresses the needs and concerns of the end user, integrator and network operator. Signage Solutions explores digital signage solutions and products and how they can be applied to better serve our readers within their industry profession. Signage Solutions magazine reaches over 18,000 readers within all industries adopting digital signage.
New York, NY – YCD Multimedia, a leading global provider of smart digital media solutions, will introduce at ISE 2013 innovative MegaPixel embedded playback devices, based on Intel® Core™ processors, playing ultra-high resolution content – and above. The Intel-based devices are powered by the YCD|Wall video wall solution that projects synchronized visual content on any number of screens at pixel perfect quality. Intel Core processors integrate the graphics (GPU) right into the processor's package. ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) 2013 will be held January 29-31, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and YCD will showcase the new product at its booth (#N116, Hall 10).
The MegaPixel Player Devices are very small in size and include 2 or 3 video ports, with each port producing higher resolution than full HD. Together, the video ports produce ultra-high resolution and above, and there is no need to install additional video cards.
The combination of YCD's player and Intel hardware enables video playback that meets advanced video compression standards such as H.264, while enabling advanced management of ultra-high resolution content. Combining several devices in a synchronized manner creates an unlimited megapixel playback canvas.
"The new and extremely powerful playback devices are an important milestone in the digital signage industry, addressing the growing demand for megapixel video playback. We plan to use these products to support many of the advanced video formats available," said Dani Zeevi, Chief Technology Officer of YCD Multimedia. "Currently, many implementations are done using multiple displays, but we are starting to see growing interest in using the new generation native ultra-high (4K) digital screens. With YCD's architecture, several devices like this can work together in a fully synchronized way and support unlimited megapixel screen resolution.”
"The new playback devices combine the powerful performance of Intel hardware and YCD software, reflecting extensive experience, know how and innovation in the digital signage world,” said Jose Avalos, director of Visual Retail at Intel Corporation. “Both companies offer the industry best-of-breed solutions to meet the increasing challenges of displaying and managing ultra-high definition content."
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
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Attendees will witness unique blend of building blocks for state-of-the-art digital signage systems
Hong Kong, – SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of innovative IT and professional AV products, today announced that several solutions from its comprehensive line of interoperable hardware, AV signal distribution, and digital signage software products—including player PCs, extenders, advanced splitters, and video wall player components—will drive single- and multi-display dynamic signage demonstrations at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2013, Stand 8-N227.
“SAPPHIRE looks forward to exhibiting at ISE 2013, an event dedicated to Pro AV integration and technological innovation,” said Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing, SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. “Our Pro AV product line offers all the right product types to create almost any digital signage system, whether single-screen or eye-catching video wall.”
The SAPPHIRE family of EDGE HD- and VS-Series player PCs includes an assortment of feature-rich, compact designs built on the AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) technology—delivering significant energy savings without sacrificing performance. Featuring support for multiple Full HD outputs, wired and wireless networking, integrated audio, as well as Barebones models enabling custom configurations and differentiation, SAPPHIRE player PCs are ideally suited for driving compelling content at a competitive price.
SAPPHIRE PowerCastXTM digital signage software is a powerful and flexible solution for creating attractive, multi-zone/multi-display dynamic signage systems. Expressly designed to leverage AMD EyefinityTM, SAPPHIRE PowerCastX features a contemporary user interface and delivers exceptional performance of high-resolution content in dedicated zones across a single display—or an extensive grid of displays—from a local player PC.
SAPPHIRE PowerScaleTM HDMI over CATx transmitter (TX)/receiver (RX) extender kits feature wall-mountable, small form factor enclosures, HDCP compliance and 3D support. The SAPPHIRE PowerScale EX100 enables HDMI source control at resolutions of up to Full HD 1080p, via bi-directional IR pass-through and full Duplex RS-232, Power over Ethernet (PoE), auto equalization, and 7.1 channel digital audio at up to 330ft (100m).
Also on display, in conjunction with a mini-ITX SAPPHIRE graphics card- and motherboard-based player PC, will be the versatile SAPPHIRE Vid-2X splitter/expander – an external device that not only provides the ability to duplicate content from a single player onto two screens, but to double the amount of content shown. With it, two Full HD monitors can be connected to a compatible graphics port—dual-link DVI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt or miniDP—to multiply the number of outputs available for the preferred configuration.
Further Information
To book a meeting with a SAPPHIRE Pro AV product specialist at ISE 2013, please contact: . For more information on the extensive line of SAPPHIRE Pro AV products, please visit: 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.
About Integrated Systems Europe
Launched in 2004, ISE is Europe’s largest tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems industry. ISE 2013 will take place from 29-31 January 2013, and is expected to draw over 850 exhibitors and more than 40,000 registered attendees to its Amsterdam RAI location. The event is a joint venture of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) and InfoComm International®. For further information, please visit: www.iseurope.org.
Kessel Lo, Belgium – Elo Touch Solutions, a premier global supplier of touch-enabled technology, will showcase their latest innovative products for gaming applications on the Suzo-Happ stand – the long-standing pan-European distributor – at the annual ICE Totally Gaming exhibition in London, UK, 5 – 7 February 2013. Product highlights include the true-flat, glass-to-edge design touchmonitors in both open-frame and desktop formats.
Choice of touchscreen technology
As a global leader in touchscreen technology, Elo Touch Solutions is continuing to give customers the choice of the touchscreen technology most suitable for their specific requirements. The 22-inch gaming monitor family with the popular 2244L and 2243L, has recently been expanded to include two dual-touch technologies, IntelliTouch Plus surface acoustic wave (SAW) with the proven fast, sensitive touch response known from millions of installed gaming applications with SAW technology; and projected capacitive for a dual-touch performance in a zero-bezel design. These pure-glass touch solutions provide superior image quality to ensure that colors and optics of games are preserved. The same touchscreen technology options are available on 19- and 15-inch models. Naturally all models are also still available with standard IntelliTouch SAW for single-touch applications.
Sleek, seamless design
For applications such as bingo, sports betting, player management and Point-of-Service using countertop, pole- or wall-mount configurations, Elo will show the latest desktop touchmonitors. Also on these models, customers can benefit from a slim, seamless glass-to-edge design with the iTouch zero-bezel surface acoustic wave touchscreen technology for single-touch applications, and projected capacitive for dual-touch performance.
As with all Elo products, gaming manufacturers benefit from the company’s commitment to long product life cycles – ensuring cabinet designs do not need to change simply because a panel changes – as well as fast, high contrast panels and multiple mounting options.
Elo Touch Solutions is exhibiting on the stand of their gaming distributor Suzo-Happ at the upcoming ICE show. The Suzo-Happ stand number is S9-130.
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo Touch Solutions is a leading global supplier of touch-enabled technology, products and industry solutions. The Elo portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touch screen components, touch monitors and all-in-one touch computers for the demanding requirements of diverse markets, including gaming machines, hospitality systems, industrial automation, interactive kiosks, healthcare, office equipment, point of sale terminals, retail displays and transportation applications. Since Elo founders pioneered the touch screen over 40 years ago, the Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32 16 352100, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .
About Suzo-Happ Group
The Suzo-Happ Group was formed in 2004 with the merger of Suzo International, headquartered in The Netherlands, and Happ Controls, headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL. Major additions were made with Advanced Electronic Systems in 2005, Starpoint Electrics in 2006 and Dynamics Chinatec in 2007. The combined organisation holds a global leadership position in the gaming and amusement components and accessories market. The company’s 500 employees serve more than 20,000 customers worldwide. Suzo-Happ has manufacturing, engineering, distribution and service capabilities in 8 countries globally. More information is available at www.suzohapp.com
Elo (logo) and Elo Touch Solutions are trademarks of Elo and its Affiliates.
Mvix(USA), Inc. has selected to work with water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis and help raise funds for the cause. The effort is the first in Mvix’s newly launched corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative (“Mvix Cares”) to provide for those in need across the world.
We view this as one of the pressing issues of our global community
Sterling, VA (PRWEB) - Mvix(USA), Inc., the industry leader in technology and products for high-definition digital signage systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, hard-disk based HTPCs, portable media-centers, and content management systems, announced today that it has selected to work with water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis and help raise funds for the cause. The effort is the first in Mvix’s newly launched corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative (“Mvix Cares”) to provide for those in need across the world.
Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Water.org traces its roots back to the founding of WaterPartners International in 1990. In July 2009, WaterPartners merged with H2O Africa, resulting in the launch of Water.org. Water.org works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector. More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation and hygiene-related causes.
“Over the past several years, Mvix has long been involved in philanthropic and non-profit endeavors informally,” said Ross McClymonds, VP of Global Sales. “We believe its time for us to formalize this CSR program to ensure that we are able to quickly and effectively create opportunities to give back to those in need.”
As a part of this initiative, Mvix Cares plans to invest its financial and non-financial resources toward a cause that focusses on socio-economic relief and environmental growth worldwide. “Our commitment this year is to work with water.org to make a difference in the lives of people who lack access to clean water” said Ross. “We view this as one of the pressing issues of our global community.”
Chengdu, China – GENERALTOUCH Technology Co., Ltd., a world leading touch products and solutions provider with over 12 years of continuous innovation in the touch field, announced the birth of a newly patented multi-touch technology - Projected Infrared Touch (PIT). Unlike any, PIT has garnered most of the advantages from other touch technologies, purged many inbuilt limitations and will virtually become an all-encompassing solution that will empower the touch industry to a higher level. “This is an amazing touch technology and we are really looking forward to using it in our projects,” the Korean, Japanese, German, UK and Spanish partners claimed after having evaluated a PIT prototype.
Matchless multi-touch capability
PIT can support 2, 5, 10 and up to 32 points simultaneous touches with a fast response time of no more than 10ms in the case of a 10-point multi-touch screen. Its high resolution and precision have minimized the distance between touch points to 3mm in PIT multi-touch. What is more phenomenal and mind-blowing is that PIT recognizes different nib shapes of stylus. It opens a whole new world of multi-touch functions and offers users unlimited possibilities in designing and realizing unique applications.
Exceptional environmental adaptability
The PIT touchscreen is a piece of pure glass, with the anti-glare or anti-vandal features as added options. Its construction is highly sealable and is effective against dust and liquid invasion. It continues to work even with scratches on its screen surface. Moreover, the grounding design of PIT touchscreens is much simpler in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding when it is compared with PCAP touchscreens. Needless to say, PIT is well-suited for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Appealing aesthetics
A PIT touchscreen subtly features a 2mm minuscule edge-bezel which is made up of the protruding base of its intrinsic crystal prism to achieve near true-flat design. This fine edge-bezel appearance makes any single-touch or multi-touch system aesthetically appealing and broadens its functionality. Unlike traditional matrix infrared and optical touchscreens with their inherent border frame, PIT does not have such an obstruction and touchscreen points at extreme edges and corners can be easily activated. This vital feature enables PIT touchscreens to operate in Windows 8, which requires particular touch gestures such as swiping from the screen edge to the display area in opening, closing or switching applications. More importantly, the diminutive edge-bezel also spells ease of integration and maintenance.
First-rate flexibility
PIT comes in sizes ranging from 10.4” to 55” and is suitable for All-in-one (AIO) PC, interactive digital signage (IDS), self-service kiosk, gaming and amusement equipment, etc. As the whole surface area of the PIT touchscreen is touch ready, the border around the view area (VA) can accommodate Menu, Home, Back operation icons or whatever shortcuts that may provide ease of operation for the end-users. Above all, PIT has a remarkably high level of customization in facilitating differentiation of product design without incurring high re-engineering costs as compared with some other touch technologies such as PCAP (Projected Capacitive Technology).
Innovative interactive experience
When dragging or sliding or writing with fingers on a PIT touchscreen, users will feel it is silky and smooth. Moreover, the interactive experience is further heightened as users are at liberty to choose their favorite stylus, be it a finger, a pencil, a glove or any pointed tip, because PIT will respond to any kind of stylus. With a sturdy, waterproof, dustproof structure and coupled with low maintenance, PIT will certainly delight users everywhere.
Considerable cost-effectiveness
For a multi-touch technology with such rich options, the product architecture of PIT is rather uncomplicated and its production process is undemanding. Hence, mass production does not require fancy engineering, and customization involving variation of sizes and aspect ratios is rather straightforward. In addition, PIT offers users greater added value in terms of massive cost savings, high product yield and a touch product that delivers superior functionality and performance.
Prodigious profitability
The ubiquity of touchscreens is evident from its inclusion in myriads of electronic gadgets and devices. Market research analyses have projected a rapid annual growth rate with the global touch market size reaching USD15billion by 2015. And with the recent release of Windows 8, demand for touchscreens as a standard component of the Personal Computer (PC) will rise even further. PIT complements well with the AIO PC. PC manufacturers will no longer be constrained by particular drawbacks in the other touch technologies in terms of cost, viability, mechanics, aesthetics, functionality, etc. With PIT as a catalyst, PC-Touch integration will be accelerated and so will the growth rate of the global touch market.
An even larger and broader offering of interactive digital signage displays
Kessel-Lo, Belgium — Elo Touch Solutions will again be exhibiting at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show, from 29th to 31st January 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
One of the pioneers in touch, Elo Touch Solutions will, among other novelties, introduce its largest Interactive Digital Signage display so far, the new 70 inch 7001L.
New large-format, sleek and slim display
The Elo Touch Solutions family of IDS touch displays brings interactivity to digital signage and now offers a sleek and slim 70in display. The newest member of the family, the 7001L, is one largest (70 inch), thinnest (less than 4 inch) and brightest (700 lumens) solution designed to make digital signage experiences interactive.
The new display sports a durable steel chassis and tempered pure-glass touchscreen for a long life of reliable performance in nearly any public access location. Optical touchscreen technology provides visual clarity, as well as multi-touch and gesture support. Two optional, slide-in computing modules feature Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 processors to enable the 7001L to become an integrated all-in-one unit with simplified installation and maintenance. The 7001L also supports the Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) to integrate with other OPS-compliant computing modules.
The 7001L is part of a family of large-format touch displays that brings interactivity to digital signage. It offers System Integrators, Value-Added Resellers and Software Developers a high-performance touch solution for interactive digital displays in high traffic environments. The 7001L is specifically designed from the ground up for public use, and can measure advertising and content effectiveness in real-time with interactive feedback. Landscape and portrait orientations allow flexible configurations to suit a variety of design layouts and built-in speakers provide audio expansion capabilities. Power and display control functions can be locked out to prevent tampering.
Other Elo Touch Solutions products at ISE
Apart from the focus on the Interactive Digital Signage display range at ISE, Elo Touch Solutions will exhibit a selection of core touch products. Among others, a selection of touchmonitors and all-in-one touchcomputers with seamless, true-flat touchscreen technologies and a new full HD 32 inch kiosk touchmonitor will be on display.
Neeraj Pendse, Product Line Manager Digital Signage, looks forward to presenting the new products and technologies at ISE 2013: “Elo has invested a lot in IDS, because we believe that the ability to interact with users is taking customer relationship management to the next level and because we remark that customers get better returns on their marketing investment by using IDS. We are now able to offer customers an even broader range of touch solutions thanks to the additions to our product portfolio.”
Elo Touch Solutions can be found in hall 10, booth number 10N148.
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo Touch Solutions is a leading global supplier of touch-enabled technology, products and industry solutions. The Elo portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touch screen components, touch monitors and all-in-one touch computers for the demanding requirements of diverse markets, including gaming machines, hospitality systems, industrial automation, interactive kiosks, healthcare, office equipment, point of sale terminals, retail displays and transportation applications. Since Elo founders pioneered the touch screen over 40 years ago, the Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32 16 352100, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .
Elo (logo) and Elo Touch Solutions are trademarks of Elo and its Affiliates.
AVI-SPL has expanded further internationally with the opening of four new offices outside the U.S., including London, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
“AVI-SPL is committed to being a truly global provider,” said AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel. “Today’s companies operate around the world so we’re growing our footprint to keep pace with their needs wherever they are, while providing the highest level of video communications service.”
AVI-SPL has launched European operations with headquarters in the UK. Leading operations as managing director is James Shanks, an industry expert with strong leadership experience in the unified communications market in Europe.
“The UK office will operate independently but will benefit from access to AVI-SPL’s global resources,” said Shanks. “With AVI-SPL’s financial stability, strong vendor relationships, and rich capabilities in managed services, we’re confident about the future of our business in Europe.”
AVI-SPL has also added operations in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto through the acquisition of selected assets from audio video and information technology firm Duocom. Industry veteran and recognized IT business leader Zoreena Abas will lead AVI-SPL’s eastern Canada offices. With this addition, AVI-SPL now operates in five Canadian cities which also include Calgary and Vancouver.
“I’m excited to join the AVI-SPL team as the company strategically positions itself for rapid growth outside of the U.S.,” said Zoreena Abas, managing director, AVI-SPL. “AVI-SPL’s excellent reputation and breadth of services and expertise will allow us to reach our goal of becoming number one in Canada.”
The new UK and Canada offices are staffed with solution architects, engineers, project managers, and installation and service technicians. AVI-SPL’s VNOC Symphony software platform and Customer Care International Help Desk will also be a part of the UK operations.
AVI-SPL’s new operations in the UK and Canada will offer complete video communications solutions from design and integration to ongoing support. This includes solutions from video collaboration and conferencing support, to digital media and signage, advanced 3D visualization, advanced audio engineering, and command and control centers.
“It’s strategic moves like this that make AVI-SPL a leader in the industry,” said Rob Arnold, senior analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “Last year’s acquisition of Iformata added VNOC services which strengthen AVI-SPL’s managed service offering.They’ve built upon that to take a significant step towards expanding internationally in order to meet customer demands for high quality video solutions backed by locally provided support and services.”
“The expansion of our geographic footprint reinforces our overall sales growth strategy. AVI-SPL’s new international offices will be supported by our sales operations teams just like the rest of our offices,” said Don Mastro, executive vice president of sales. “Starting off the year with four new international offices is very exciting and we’re looking forward to a big year.”
AVI-SPL will exhibit at ISE January 29-31, 2013 in Amsterdam RAI, NL. To learn more, visit www.iseurope.org.
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) announced today that DSW Inc. (NYSE:DSW), a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, will expand their use of NCR Advanced Store point of sale (POS) software to offer DSW shoppers mobile POS functionality and returns throughout the chain.
Advantages of bringing POS enabled tablets onto the store floor include:
•Sales associates can easily assist customers in finding items out of stock at the store they are in, but available at another store or on the DSW website;
•Loyalty program information is available anywhere, allowing associates on the floor to personalize the shopping experience with relevant product advice and make recommendations based on shoppers’ past purchases;
•Increased checkout capacity and agility at peak periods like holidays, weekends or major store sales days;
•Sales associates and sales management can now perform back office functions anywhere in the store floor, increasing customer service by keeping more associates on the store floor;
DSW will also implement NCR’s enterprise returns capability, ensuring customers get the correct refund for the correct item easily – with or without a receipt. DSW benefits also include a clear and accurate record of all purchases and subsequent returns available anywhere in the store, reducing losses linked to returns.
DSW worked with NCR’s Global Consulting Group to design an engaging mobile POS experience for customers and store associates. NCR consultants helped DSW define an achievable mobile POS program for their stores that provides associates ways to better serve customers throughout the store and to generate more sales.
“DSW’s mission is to optimize the consumer experience in our stores making it easy and efficient for consumers to purchase the shoes they love,” said DSW Executive Vice President of Store Operations Carrie McDermott. “Deployment of mobile point of sale in our stores is designed to enable our store associates to get closer to the customer, making purchasing information and even the checkout process in the aisle vs. at traditional checkout lane. Along with our new returns systems, customer service will be enhanced to a new and exciting level as the systems are introduced.”
“NCR Advanced Store Mobile POS and Enterprise Returns arm retailers with the tools they need to serve today’s increasingly time-starved, technology savvy shoppers demand for even more robust and easy shopping experiences and functions,” said Adam Blake, NCR Vice President and General Manager of General Merchandise. “NCR is delighted to be part of DSW’s efforts to bring these innovative services to DSW shoppers.”
About DSW Inc.
DSW Inc. is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer that offers a wide selection of brand name and designer footwear and accessories for women, men and kids. As of November 20, 2012, DSW operated 364 stores in 41 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and operated an e-commerce site, http://www.dsw.com, and a mobile website, http://m.dsw.com. DSW also supplied footwear to 346 leased locations in the United States under the Affiliated Business Group. For store locations and additional information about DSW, visit http://www.dswinc.com. Follow DSW on Twitter at http://twitter.com/DSWShoeLovers and "like" DSW on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DSW.
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.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Innovative Applications Now Deployed Worldwide by Costa Coffee*, McCormick & Company*, METRO GROUP*
•Intel is working with leading retailers to deploy solutions worldwide that address the most important challenges facing the industry today.
•METRO GROUP collaborated with Intel to improve inventory management and reduce costs associated with over/under stocking.
•Intel-based solutions with Costa Coffee and McCormick & Company help increase brand awareness and engagement for a lasting impression.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION CONVENTION – Intel Corporation announced today that multiple new retail solutions designed to help leading retailers improve consumer engagement and inventory management are being deployed worldwide with Costa Coffee, McCormick & Company and METRO GROUP. These solutions are being showcased in Intel’s booth (#1539) at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention & Expo on Jan. 14-15 in New York.
“Retailers are facing increasing pressure to explore new ways to engage consumers across online and mobile platforms as well as in traditional storefronts while reducing inventory costs,” said Michelle Tinsley, director of Intel's Retail Solutions Division. “Intel is working with industry leaders to provide technology solutions that enable retailers to deliver fun and memorable brand experiences as well as new ways to ensure the goods customers want are immediately available.”
Increasing Satisfaction While Reducing Costs with Inventory Optimizations
Lost sales from out-of-stock merchandise and deep discounts on overstocked products are estimated to cost retailers $818 billion annually1. Intel, in collaboration with METRO GROUP, has developed a new solution that harnesses Intel-based technology to better monitor inventory and reduce costs.
METRO GROUP hypermarket REAL, a part of the fourth-largest retailer in the world, is using digital shelf labels installed on end-cap displays to increase awareness for new products with eye-catching animations and instantly change product pricing on soon-to-expire items. The shelf labels, which will be featured at a future store, contain an LCD module that can display price, product information and high-definition video. The content management system runs on an Intel® Core™ processor-based platform with Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) that allows the retailer to automatically update pricing throughout the store and reduce costs associated with regularly updating price tags.
Creating Memorable Experiences to Increase Brand Awareness
Social media has empowered today’s consumer with the ability to share opinions and experiences instantly. In fact, research shows that 61 percent of U.S. consumers rely on product reviews before making a purchase decision2. As a result, Intel is working with retailers such as McCormick & Company and Costa Coffee to develop fun and interactive experiences for consumers, in hopes of leaving a positive, lasting brand perception.
McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor, developed an engaging intelligent in-store experience designed to educate customers on the brand and its range of flavors. The experience features five destinations including “FlavorPrint” to explore personal flavor profiles, “Guess That Spice,” a sensory experience, “Flavor Explorer” to learn about the company and history of flavors, and videos and a chef demo area. Powered by Intel Core processors, the digital experience is deployed at the McCormick World of Flavors Store in Baltimore where it consistently achieves 70-75 percent guest usage.
Additionally, the world’s second-largest coffee chain, Costa Coffee, worked with Intel to develop an intelligent self-serve espresso bar that provides customers with quality espresso drinks in areas not feasible for a storefront. The Costa Express* features touchscreens and near-field communication technology for cashless payments. Using Intel® Audience Impression Metric Suite (Intel® AIM Suite), Costa Coffee is able to better understand consumer preferences anonymously and can offer the right product mix in each location. The Intel-based machines are currently deployed in 2,500 locations in the United Kingdom, with plans to expand into new markets throughout 2013.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
Intel, the Intel logo and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
1 IHL, “Inventory Distortion �? Retail's $800 Billion Global Problem,” May 2012.
2 Ibid
Specialty Retail Software Integrated with Leading All-in-One Touch Computing Platform
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elo Touch Solutions®, a premier global supplier of touch-enabled technology, and Retail Pro® International, a global leader in point of sale, store operations, and back-office software applications for the specialty retail industry, today announced a joint hardware and software demonstration that will be showcased in booths #436 and #769 at the NRF Annual Convention & EXPO on January 14-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
“Together, our joint hardware and software offering enables specialty retailers to better serve their customers with technology proven to be flexible and easy to deploy.”
.The Retail Pro Prism™ POS for mobile and desktop as well as Retail Pro v9 retail management software are being shown on the Elo B-Series and C-Series touchcomputers. Adapted for the sleek style of modern luxury retail environments, the point-of-sale solution complements the interior design elements of the boutiques and their brands, while operationally optimizing the consumer point of sale experience.
“We are very excited about what this means for our customers,” said Alexandra Frith, director of marketing at Retail Pro International. “For over 25 years we have provided retailers with tools to increase their operational efficiency through reliable, robust technology offerings. Now we expand our promise to the industry by creating brand and customer experience conscious solutions that enable greater creativity in retailing.”
“The Elo and Retail Pro teams work well together to collaborate with our common retailer customers all over the world to address their needs for mobility and reliability,” said Trent Waterhouse, CMO Elo Touch Solutions. “Together, our joint hardware and software offering enables specialty retailers to better serve their customers with technology proven to be flexible and easy to deploy.”
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo Touch Solutions is a leading global supplier of touch-enabled technology, products and industry solutions. The Elo portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touch screen components, touch monitors, and all-in-one touch computers for the demanding requirements of diverse markets, including gaming machines, hospitality systems, industrial automation, interactive kiosks, healthcare, office equipment, point of sale terminals, retail displays, and transportation applications. Since Elo founders pioneered the touch screen over 40 years ago, the Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation. For more information on Elo products and services, please call 800-ELO-TOUCH, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email inquiries to .
About Retail Pro International
Retail Pro International, LLC, is a global leader in Point of Sale, Store Operations, and Back-Office software applications for the specialty retail industry. Through its highly-specialized provider network, Retail Pro is delivered locally and supported regionally through approximately 90 offices worldwide. More than 52,000 retail stores in 86 countries using 18 different languages trust Retail Pro to manage their operations; from single stores to prestigious, multinational retailers, Retail Pro is the proven global solution for serious retailers worldwide.
Elo (logo) and Elo Touch Solutions are trademarks of Elo and its affiliates.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NCR’s broad hospitality and retail footprint coupled with more than 117 million PayPal customers offers scale to accelerate adoption of mobile-enhanced consumer shopping and payments
DULUTH, Ga. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) and PayPal, Inc., an eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) company, today announced an agreement to integrate NCR’s innovative mobile solutions for hospitality and retail with PayPal’s leading digital payment technology. The combination provides restaurants and retailers an easy, powerful way to offer consumers a rich mobile and digital payment experience when buying the goods and services they want.
“As a global technology leader across multiple industries, NCR is committed to partner with organizations that seek to maximize the adoption of digital wallets and mobile payments to help our customers provide more choice, greater control, and increased flexibility for their consumers,” said John Bruno, CTO and EVP at NCR. “Combining NCR’s broad hospitality and retail footprint with PayPal’s global customer base enables restaurants and retailers to redesign the consumer experience with mobile-enhanced shopping and payments while materially improving business processes and creating seamless consumer experiences across touch points, locations, and channels.”
Today’s consumer wants to leverage technology in an integrated way to make everyday life easier. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Restaurant Industry Forecast, restaurant guests are seeking more and better tableside technology. 44 percent of consumers surveyed say they would use a tableside ordering system, nearly one-third would use mobile payment options and 50 percent would use smartphone apps for viewing menus, ordering or making reservations. However, less than 10 percent of table service restaurants currently offer these options according to the research.
“Consumers and retailers want choice when it comes to purchasing and making payments as the lines between shopping online and in-the-store are rapidly disappearing,” said Don Kingsborough, PayPal’s vice president of Retail and Prepaid. “We couldn’t be more excited about working with NCR to combine their innovative software and hardware solutions with our industry-leading digital payment technology. PayPal is at the forefront of digital and mobile payments, constantly striving to remove friction for merchants and consumers to deliver a better shopping experience.”
A recent global survey from NCR* found that 52 percent of consumers want the option of using mobile technology to scan and pay for items while shopping, yet only 12 percent of retailers currently provide this for customers. Together, NCR and PayPal will enable restaurants and retailers to seamlessly integrate their point-of-sale (POS) technology with the consumer’s digital wallet.
NCR’s customer base includes 8 of the 10 fastest-growing Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and fast casual restaurant chains, 1.2 million retail POS systems and more than 100,000 self-checkout units. PayPal’s global customer base includes 117 million accounts, and has forecasted it will process $10 billion in mobile payment volume in 2012.
Initially, NCR and PayPal will integrate PayPal mobile payment options into the recently announced NCR Mobile Pay application and NCR Aloha Online Ordering. Designed for the more than 60,000 restaurant sites using NCR Aloha point-of-sale technology, NCR Mobile Pay enables restaurant patrons with a smartphone to browse their bill, re-order menu items, alert their server, complete surveys and pay. With the new integration, PayPal appears as a payment option and allows consumers greater choice for secure payments alongside credit or debit card options. Consumers will also be able to use the PayPal mobile application to locate and “check in” at participating NCR Mobile Pay merchants to access the same functionality.
The companies are also working to integrate PayPal mobile payment options into NCR’s Convenience-Go (C-Go) application for petroleum and convenience stores. C-Go is a store-branded mobile application that allows shoppers to purchase fuel, food, car washes and other items right from the application. PayPal integration gives C-Go users another easy option for paying at the pump or inside stores with their smartphone while also providing stores with valuable opportunities for targeted up selling and promotions. Additionally, NCR and PayPal plan to enhance NCR’s Netkey Endless Aisle application with PayPal integration to speed up the consumer checkout process for consumers using the solution for online shopping in a physical store and create new revenue opportunities for retailers.
Beyond these initial solutions, initiatives are planned to integrate NCR’s Advanced Marketing Solution (AMS) loyalty and offer management system with the PayPal digital wallet. This integration will enable consumers to “check in” on their mobile devices as they start shopping to take advantage of shopping lists as well as digital redemption of coupons and special offers when they pay.
* NCR 2012 Global Consumer Insights and Retailer Benchmark Study
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, healthcare, hospitality, gaming and public sector 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.
Keywest Technology pioneered a comprehensive support plan over six years ago when the company’s software was strictly premise-based, but after considering the evolving needs of today’s digital signage customers, the company has revised and improved its support system to meet the needs of a growing, diverse product line that now has its roots in the IT cloud.
LENEXA, Kan. – Keywest Technology announced today a major overhaul of its TotalCARE™ support system. This change is a response to not only how newer software products and services require support, but also a reflection of the changing demographics and skills of customers and methods that best support them. The revised support plan and procedures were launched in mid-December of 2012.
The company’s support team evaluated several help desk programs, and after much testing and consideration, settled on Kayako’s Fusion platform. According to Lisa Ramsour, Keywest Technology’s customer service manager, “We are providing unparalleled customer support with our new help desk because it automates and streamlines the process, making it more efficient to handle different product lines and different types of clients seamlessly.”
The new support system was instituted to better serve customers now and in the future. For over ten years the company only produced a premise-based software that ran strictly on Windows, but today, that paradigm is quickly changing.
“Our newest digital signage software systems run not only on Windows but also Linux and Android,” said Nick Nichols, Keywest president and CTO. He further noted, “We have designed our latest system to operate in a virtualized environment that no longer requires local IT expertise to setup and operate.”
For this reason, the demographic profile of digital signage users has become less technical and much more creative. This also means they need far less technical support to get their digital sign system configured and launched, yet may still desire different kinds of help that have more to do with operational, communication and creative questions related to digital signage application and practice.
Regardless of how diverse and challenging digital signage customers’ needs are, Ramsour is confident the new system will work. “This system will work,” she said in a recent meeting. “My team’s experience has been fused to a new process that will prevent customers from falling through the cracks and getting lost in the system no matter how small or large their needs are.”
Part of this confidence comes from a brand-new help desk that gives customers the ability to create a ticket that automatically prioritizes and assigns case numbers. These cases then get sorted and sent to team members based on warranty status, type of product, and relative seriousness of issue. Ramsour noted that her goal is to have every case answered within 24 hours and if at all possible resolved within that time frame. The new support portal also includes a chat dialog box for quick fixes that may not require a ticket, thereby giving customers real-time tech assistance directly from product support personnel.
The all-new TotalCARE support system is available immediately to Keywest Technology customer’s from the company’s corporate website (www.keywesttechnology.com) or digital signage product microsite www.MediaZonePro.com. As new product lines are announced in 2013, the help desk will be expanded to cover each product with individualized features that make the most sense for any given support need.
About Keywest Technology
Keywest Technology is an authentic designer of digital signage systems offering solutions from simple playback to large multi-sign and interactive networks. Keywest builds systems with a holistic approach that include key software technologies, creative design, system design, and comprehensive support. Based in Lenexa, Kan., the company is dedicated to making digital signage technically as easy as a day at the beach. For more information, visit www.keywesttechnology.com.
Showcasing Engaging Retail Solutions with Premier Partners Intel, Seneca and HP
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reflect Systems, Inc., a leading, national full-service provider of digital out-of-home merchandising and advertising solutions, announced today that it will attend the 102nd Annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Show from January 13 through January 16 in New York. Reflect will showcase its latest technologies through special displays in the booths of its major vendor partners: Intel, Seneca and HP.
Reflect will feature three technologies at the NRF Show, the ReflectView Touchpoint solution for interactive applications, the ReflectView MediaPoint solution for dynamic digital signage content, and the ReflectView Tablet solution for assisted selling and product demonstrations.
Intel (Booth #1539): Visitors to the Intel booth will be greeted with an interactive kiosk powered by The ReflectView TouchPoint solution, which is designed for interactive displays. TouchPoint supports customers’ touchscreen activity and interaction with physical sensors, buttons and product lift triggers, and is used in welcome areas, customer service and shopping zones such as end-caps, and product demo locations. TouchPoint can also be used to integrate in-store digital media with web, social, and mobile strategies to create a connected multichannel consumer experience. The interactive greeter kiosk will provide booth visitors with way-finding within the Intel booth as well as self-service information on Intel’s Ultrabook. Also in the Intel booth, the IT Command Center, powered by Reflect and CompuCom, will showcase the seamless remote management of complex retailer infrastructure comprised of different form factors such point of sale, digital signage, kiosks, tablets and smartphones in a store location or in multiple retail locations. ReflectView allows clients to control their in-store digital media networks with ease and versatility. The distribution capabilities are so easy, that one person can control thousands of displays at once - eliminating the labor constraints other digital signage solutions may present.
HP (Booth #1617): The ReflectView MediaPoint solution will be featured in the HP booth as it is used for passive media messaging and supports HD media, screen segmenting with images, videos, and dynamic content such as real-time information or social media content. MediaPoint is utilized for content designed to drive shopper behavior with targeted and timely product promotions and branding. Ideal areas for MediaPoint include general customer wait areas, store departments, end-caps and in-aisle product promotions.
Seneca (Booth #C543): The ReflectView Tablet solution will showcase the ability to change on-screen content with ease. Tablet will also demonstrate the solution’s ability to drive product drill downs available with the touchscreen activity in the Seneca booth. This unique feature provides store associates and employees with assisted-selling capabilities creating a more knowledgeable customer service experience. The ReflectView MediaPoint and ReflectView TouchPoint solutions will also be demoed in the Seneca booth.
“The National Retail Federation Show is a great venue for us to showcase our latest products and capabilities for thousands of professionals in the retail industry from all over the world,” said Vince Bove, SVP for Reflect. “We’re honored and excited to have the opportunity to showcase our latest technologies with valued partners like HP, Seneca and Intel, who continue to contribute so much in terms of innovation and ingenuity to the retail industry as well.”
In addition to the capabilities outlined above, the ReflectView software suite caters to a diverse range of digital display needs. Major benefits that are unique to ReflectView include:
•Scalability – ReflectView software can be deployed across thousands of screens – growing with a company as the company grows•Reliability – ReflectView has a proven track record of success and maintains long-term relationships with some of the nation’s largest retailers
•Functionality – ReflectView can easily manage passive and interactive capabilities, user-friendly technology, and advanced monitoring
•Flexibility – ReflectView supports a wide range of content types including video, Flash, RSS and real-time data feeds
•Reporting – ReflectView offers vital functionality metrics that allow deployers to best manage their activities
Reflect has more than a decade of experience powering major digital media projects for well-known brands including Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Verizon Wireless. Reflect helps clients navigate through all possible content and media options to ensure the combination used most effectively engages target audiences, then provides the software framework needed to import, manage, update and deliver that content safely and securely to one or thousands of locations across the country.
About Reflect
Founded in 2001, Reflect is a leading, national full-service provider of digital out-of-home merchandising and advertising solutions for digital signage, interactive applications and assisted shopping. ReflectView is the most flexible, scalable and proven digital media management solution on the market. Headquartered in Dallas, Reflect has a decade of industry experience developing some of the largest digital media networks in North America, including Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Verizon Wireless. Reflect serves mid- to large-size companies, specializing in retail, banking/finance, hospitality, and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.reflectsystems.com.
New York, NY – YCD Multimedia, a leading global provider of smart digital media solutions, and BrightSign, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced an integrated digital merchandising solution, combining BrightSign's digital signage media players with YCD's Retail Advertising and Merchandising Platform (RAMP). The combined solution will be launched at ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), to be held January 29-31, 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will be showcased at YCD's booth (#N116, Hall 10).
The YCD RAMP/BrightSign solution addresses the needs of the retail industry. It allows retailers – easily, quickly and cost effectively – to implement new promotional campaigns that enhance customer experience, promote user's brand, and deliver useful information. It supports the management of pre-designed graphic templates that enable rapid creation and update of promotional clips. Varying permission levels can be assigned to regional or local managers, giving them the ability to act in real time with specific product promotions, by eliminating the need for time-consuming corporate approvals.
YCD RAMP allows retailers to create, self-manage and deliver branded marketing campaigns and product promotions across their entire retail chain. Marketing teams can upload branded templates that can be used with in-store media, including menu boards, POS displays and infotainment. Product updates, new campaigns and advertisements can be quickly and easily managed using RAMP's intuitive interface, with the option to differentiate pricing and promotions based on location and time. These can then be sent to one, some or all locations using presets to ensure that each location receives its relevant updates on time. Individual store managers or local regional managers can make real-time updates based on local criteria such as weather, events or inventory levels.
BrightSign’s compact and extremely reliable solid-state media players offer a complete solution for digital signage applications, supporting high-definition video output. The systems can be tailored according to the user’s requirements. BrightSign recently announced a new line of digital signage media players with PC-class performance, including support for HTML5 and 3D content, Live HDTV playback, and a powerful video engine capable of playing dual 1080p60 Full HD videos simultaneously from local, networked and streaming sources.
"The integrated YCD RAMP/BrightSign solution is another step in executing YCD's strategy to offer customers worldwide integrated solutions with advanced management capabilities, based on YCD's state-of-the-art software" said Noam Levavi, YCD's CEO.
"The combination of our players with YCD RAMP provides the retail industry with a powerful yet affordable solution that is easy to implement and brings the latest advances in digital signage technology to the store," said Jeff Hastings, CEO of BrightSign.
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com
About BrightSign
BrightSign, LLC is the market leader in digital signage players. Based in Los Gatos, California, the company develops products, software and networking solutions for digital signage. BrightSign's solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both stand-alone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and interactivity. For more information, visit www.brightsign.biz
ZeeVee Digital Video Distribution Products Save Money and Simplify Installations; Utilizing Existing Coax Cabling to Share Video Sources With Unlimited HDTVs
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, and ZeeVee, North America's leading manufacturer of digital encoders and QAM modulators, today announced that BTX has been appointed a distributor for ZeeVee's ZvBox® and HDbridge™ lines of HD encoding/RF modulation products. For BTX's customers, ZeeVee solutions provide unprecedented ease of use and value by converting video sources such as digital signage players, satellite receivers, or any other content device into digital cable channels that can be broadcast over existing coax cabling to an unlimited number of HDTVs.
Allowing up to 135 simultaneous channels on the same coax cable, ZeeVee's HDbridge and ZvBox digital video distribution products are ideal for a variety of applications in any residential or commercial setting, including digital signage and the sharing of HD sources in sports bars, schools, universities, healthcare facilities, hotels, stadiums, prisons, and houses of worship.
"We are proud to be selected as a distributor of ZeeVee products, which are distinguished from other solutions on the market by their ease of use and value," said Kim Robbins, senior marketing manager of BTX Technologies. "In the past, modulated video distribution has meant very expensive components, home-run cabling, or set-top boxes. ZeeVee products dramatically reduce costs for installers by providing much faster and simpler installation, while offering end-users exceptional picture quality and user-friendliness. We are very excited to bring these benefits to our customers."
For larger installations including corporations, hospitals, casinos, and stadiums, ZeeVee HDbridge modules are available in three resolutions up to 1080p to match the native resolution of any source, while LAN ports for remote management and configuration allow channel and content changes to be made off site. To simplify installation, HDbridge modules are used with the HDbridge Rack Chassis, which holds and powers up to eight modules and includes an RF combiner and amplification. Building a medium- to high-channel-count digital headend has never been easier.
ZeeVee's ZvBox encoder/modulators are ideal for more budget-minded commercial applications, in addition to digital signage distribution and smaller deployments. The units offer up to 1080p output for maximum HD performance, and feature a video processor that delivers 60fps for tough-to-reproduce video such as sporting events. The economical ZvBox line includes the ZvPro® 280 encoder/modular, which features an RS-232 port for integration with standard control systems, and the ability to broadcast two languages on the same HD channel, all over coax cabling.
"BTX represents an ideal partnership for ZeeVee," explains Bob Michaels, vice president of worldwide sales, ZeeVee. "The company's history of innovation and technical expertise in manufacturing, selling, and supporting A/V systems provides tremendous synergy for expansion into our core markets."
ZeeVee's entire family of HD and Digital SD modulators are now available through BTX. Visit www.btx.com for information.
Today we are pleased to announce a new service which makes it even easier to get a secure and reliable iPad or Android tablet kiosk, MokiTouch Turnkey Services. Over the past couple of months we have heard from many of our customers that deploying tablet kiosks can be a challenge, especially when you start to scale it beyond 1 or 2 devices. In addition to just doing the deployment work, it is also vital to get a tablet that is secure and stays connected all the time.
MZero joins forces with the Software AG product suite to deliver a range of world-class self-service solutions.
Aberdeen, NC (PRWEB) - Today, MZero, the software division of Meridian, announced a new partnership with Software AG with the purpose of transforming the accessibility of self-service solutions. The new partnership brings together Meridian’s global leadership in self-service technology, and combines it with Software AG’s Business Infrastructure solutions that deliver low total cost of ownership and high ease of use.
“Software AG will add tremendous value with their expertise in integration and business process excellence,” commented Chris Gilder, Founder and CEO of Meridian. “MZero’s enterprise self-service software and innovative market leadership will blend nicely with the Software AG product line.”
The partnerships encompassing portfolio includes: process strategy, design, integration and control; SOA-based integration and data management; efficient management of big data; process-driven SAP implementation; and strategic process consulting and services.
The Meridian product line along with the MZero platform cater to clients self-service requirements globally. Best in class self-service solutions are built by integrating Meridian’s unique concept to completion methodology with leading technology partners with access to global distribution.
The Meridian Partner Program is a consortium where top technology companies converge to create world-class self-service solutions. “We are looking forward to our new partnership with Software AG,” commented Paul Burden, Director of Software Strategy at MZero. “Extending their expertise with our self-service systems and software will provide customers with a solution from front end user experience, to back office integration and business process excellence.”
About Meridian
Meridian is an award-winning, established leader in the self-service kiosks industry. Recognized for quality, innovation, flexibility and experience, Meridian provides full-service solutions to some of 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 showcases Meridian's leadership in self-service solutions. The corporate headquarters and kiosk manufacturing facilities are located in Aberdeen, NC and the Mzero software solution center is located in Toronto, Canada.
Magnetic 3D Showcases Glasses-Free 3D Digital Signage and QSR Solutions at National Retail Federation's 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the industry leader in autostereoscopic, "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced its upcoming presence at National Retail Federation's 102nd Annual Convention & EXPO, being held January 14-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Exhibiting in Avnet Technology Solutions' Booth #781, Magnetic 3D will be showcasing the latest advancements in glasses-free 3D retail digital signage and Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) solutions.
Magnetic 3D's proprietary Enabl3D™ technology modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show high-definition 3D video content without the need for special eyewear. This process provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen "pop" and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display.
"Our autostereoscopic technology acts as a virtual stop sign for passersby and has been proven to provide retailers with tremendous lift in both sales and measured customer engagement," said Michael Dorin, VP of Business Development and Operations at Magnetic 3D. "With over 25,000 people expected to attend the event, 'Retail's BIG Show' offers the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the amazing impact of our glasses-free 3D solutions for retail digital signage."
Through its partnership and seamless integration with Dynasign, a reliable content management service platform for digital signage, Magnetic 3D will also be exhibiting its glasses-free 3D solutions for QSRs. The company will demonstrate glasses-free 3D digital menu boards and real-time applications that offer QSRs a unique upgrade to their infrastructure while appealing to today's technologically-advanced consumers.
"Advancing into the QSR industry is something we are very excited about," said Tom Zerega, CEO and Founder of Magnetic 3D. "Gradually, more and more QSRs have been implementing digital signage into their budgets and overall approach. Magnetic 3D's glasses-free 3D applications allow QSRs to captivate their customers and enjoy tangible results with proven ROI."
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (http://www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry leading, end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, digital media and creative services. The company focuses on exceeding clients' 2D expectations by delivering the highest-quality glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, gaming, hospitality, movie theaters, casinos, hotels, and other public venues.
About NRF's Annual Convention & EXPO
NRF's Annual Convention & EXPO was nicknamed "Retail's BIG Show" many years ago and because the name was so appropriate, it stuck. Today, Retail's BIG Show is NRF's flagship industry event held annually in New York City. The four-day event offers unparalleled education, collegial networking, and an enormous EXPO Hall full of technologies and solutions.
Integrated Solution Delivers Both Audio and Visual Marketing Messages, Creating an Immersive Brand Experience
MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a digital marketing technologies company, has partnered with Custom Channels, a leading business music service provider, to offer a new customized digital music solution to companies that integrates with its market-leading RoninCast® software platform.
The digital music solution creates customizable playlists that integrate various aspects of a company’s brand, creating a unique and unified experience across multiple locations. The solution is fully optimized for the commercial environment, with streaming, high-quality digital sound delivered at a consistent volume from song to song, with custom “between the songs” branding and messaging.
The service will be managed by Wireless Ronin’s RoninCast® software platform and offered as an enhancement to its dynamic solutions. Pairing digital marketing Custom Channel’s music services with Wireless Ronin’s RoninCast software creates a unique and contextually relevant customer experience. Custom Channel’s unique offering allows marketers to engage patrons by delivering relevant music feeds to each location, tuned to its specific theme, demographics, traffic volume and ambiance objectives. Marketers can also continue to engage the patron off-site with a fully branded online player for their website.
Wireless Ronin worked closely with Custom Channels to develop 30 unique music channels for a broad range of companies and atmospheres. They include a variety of popular music genres, from classical and blues to jazz and modern rock. The marketer can also blend a mix of channels to create a truly custom channel of its own. As with RoninCast’s visual capabilities, the integrated solution offers audio day-part capabilities to automatically select playlists that set the appropriate mood for the time of day - having relaxing music in the morning with more energetic music in the afternoon.
“Companies are discovering that playing music not only creates a unique ambiance, but provides opportunities for subtle branding messages that drive customer loyalty,” said Scott Koller, Wireless Ronin’s president and CEO. “Integrating Custom Channels’ music service with our RoninCast platform allows companies to share either the same or demographically relevant visual and audio content across multiple locations, and thereby ensuring a consistent guest experience across the concept. Custom Channels’ has experience working with great brands like Whole Foods Market, Life is Good, Floyd’s Barbershops and many others, so we’re pleased to offer Wireless Ronin customers the quality and proven capabilities of their service.”
David Rahn, president and co-founder of Custom Channels, commented: “As a forward-thinking company, Wireless Ronin represents an ideal partner for Custom Channels. Together, we can now deliver a turn-key, integrated solution that creates an immersive and captivating atmosphere with both visual and audio elements. This maximizes the value of a company’s brand in a highly unique, efficient and cost effective way.”
About Custom Channels
Custom Channels is a new kind of digital music service designed for music conscious brands. Custom Channels goes beyond background music to create custom in-store and online media channels for businesses of all types and sizes, from web-only businesses and single restaurants, to major chains. The company combines decades of professional broadcast programming, marketing and audience development experience with the latest real-time digital delivery technologies. For more information, visit www.customchannels.net.
About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
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 with 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. 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 reflect management's expectations regarding continued operating improvement and other matters and are based on currently available data; however, actual results are subject to future risks and uncertainties, which could materially affect actual performance. Risks and uncertainties that could affect such performance include, but are 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.
Magnetic 3D Showcases Latest Glasses-Free 3D Technology on Exclusive Basis during the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the industry leader in autostereoscopic, "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced that it is exhibiting the next generation of its glasses-free 3D technology and content during the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on an exclusive, invitation-only basis.
Coinciding with CES, Magnetic 3D is hosting private showcases for partners and select companies, January 8-10, in its Product Demonstration Suite at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where Magnetic 3D is exhibiting the most exciting advancements in glasses-free 3D. Interested parties that have not yet received an invitation may request one by contacting Michael Dorin at +1 (212) 747-0770 x103. Those who are unable to attend the showcase at CES are welcome to visit Magnetic 3D in Avnet's Booth next week at the NRF Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City.
Magnetic 3D has a history of unveiling bleeding-edge solutions to a select audience in its Product Demonstration Suite during CES. The Suite serves as a private oasis away from the busy tradeshow floor and allows clients to experience the newest developments in a relaxed environment. This year, Magnetic 3D is showcasing large format, narrow-bezel, glasses-free 3D displays that are ideal for video wall solutions as well as innovative content including real-time 3D visualizations.
"We are very excited to show our latest glasses-free 3D advancements to a select audience at CES," said Tom Zerega, CEO and Founder of Magnetic 3D. "Our Product Demonstration Suite offers a unique and personable environment where we are able to discuss client applications in greater detail than is otherwise possible on the show floor."
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (http://www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry leading, end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, digital media and creative services. Magnetic 3D's proprietary Enabl3D™ technology modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show high-definition 3D video content without the need for special eyewear. This process provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen "pop" and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display. The company focuses on exceeding clients' 2D expectations by delivering the highest-quality glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, gaming, hospitality, movie theaters, casinos, hotels, and other public venues.
About CES
With more than four decades of success, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive. Since the first CES took place in New York City in June of 1967 with 200 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees, CES has grown more than ten-fold, with current participation from over 3,000 exhibitors and over 150,000 attendees. The 2013 International CES is the world's largest annual innovation event. The International CES is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association representing more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products.
Frank Mayer and Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Heikes as an Account Executive.
Pete's background brings over six years of retail display marketing experience, with a focus on consumer electronics and the home entertainment industry.
In his new role, Pete will use his knowledge of the point-of-purchase retail industry, including developing interactive kiosk solutions, to work with Fortune 500 retail and brand marketing clients, out of the West Coast office.
NCR to present findings and share best practices for connecting in-store technology with consumers to deliver exceptional experiences at the 2013 National Retail Federation Big Show
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced a new global study of shoppers and retailers that shows consumers seek personalized and integrated multi-channel experiences to make their everyday lives easier.
For example:
•Globally, 52% of shoppers say they want the option of using mobile technology to scan and pay for items while shopping. However, among major retailers around the world, only 12% offered this solution;
•Almost 70% of shoppers around the world say they would welcome personalized offers delivered electronically, while only 27% of grocery retailers provided this service;
•In the United States, 80% of grocery shoppers want access to electronic coupons, but the study found only 35% of U.S. grocery retailers offer electronic coupons.
NCR Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Solutions Chris Lybeer will present the study findings on Monday, January 14, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the National Retail Federation Big Show in room 3D08 (Expo Hall, Level 3). Lybeer will also discuss how leading retailers today are using innovative technology to meet consumer demand for mobile-enhanced shopping, personalized offers and integration across channels to deliver superior shopping experiences and earn a greater share of wallet.
NCR surveyed leading global retailers and hundreds of shoppers in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden and Italy as part of the research.
In addition to attending Chris Lybeer’s presentation, more information about the survey can be obtained by visiting the NCR booth (#2007) during the National Retail Federation Big Show.
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.
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55- and 65-Inch Models Include Built-In Speakers,OPS-Compliant Expansion Slots, Bundle Options
CHICAGO – NEC’s V552 and V652 utilize LED backlighting to reduce the product’s depth, weight and power consumption when compared to their predecessors. Each also features built-in 10-watt speakers and an Open Pluggable Specification (OPS)-compliant expansion slot. This future-proofs the display and allows for the seamless integration of a computer or other NEC/third-party accessories. Additionally, video, RS-232 control and power are passed internally from the display to the accessory, allowing the elimination of additional cabling and simplifying installations.
“We’re proud to introduce two products that not only reduce the physical footprint of the display but also decrease energy usage because of the LED backlighting,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager of Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “The shift to LED backlighting is significant for the digital signage industry and is evident in NEC’s large-screen product line. The V552 and V652 reinforce that commitment to improve our customers’ total cost of ownership and return on investment.”
The V552 and V652 include the following features:
• LED backlighting technology reduces power consumption and allows for a slimmer cabinet depth
• Commercial-grade LCD panel and components enable extended runtimes
• 1920 x 1080 full HD native resolution provides stunning image clarity
• 320/450 cd/m² brightness (typical/maximum) and 4000:1 contrast ratio deliver brilliant imagery
• DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D (in/out) enable connectivity to a wide range of peripherals
• RS-232C, Ethernet (RJ45), IR Remote, DDC/CI are available for control
• Built-in, low-profile 10-watt speakers enhance the experience with superior sound
• TileMatrix™ allows for video walls up to 10 x 10
• Built-in ATSC digital tuner (SB-03TM) allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (V552-AVT and V652-AVT models only)
• Bundled solution includes single board computer (OPS-PCAF-WS) for simple digital signage (V552-PC and V652-PC models only)
• Optional accessories include speakers, stand, a variety of internal and external computers, digital tuner, calibration kit and wall mount
The V552 and V652 are available at minimum advertised prices of $2399 and $4999, respectively. The V552-AVT and V652-AVT models are priced at $2599 and $5149, while the V552-PC and V652-PC cost $3199 and $5899. All six products ship with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty.
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. Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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.
MENLO PARK, CA - Elo Touch Solutions, a premier global supplier of touch-enabled technology, will demonstrate advanced applications of Interactive Digital Signage (IDS) together with its partners at the NRF Annual Convention & EXPO, where the retail community gathers each year to network, trade ideas and announce ground-breaking new solutions. Elo Touch experts and partners will be available at Booth #436 to discuss the latest interactive retail solutions.
WHEN January 13-16
WHERE Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City,
Booth #436
WHAT Elo Touch Solution Partners To Show Interactive Digital Signage Solutions using Elo integrated touchcomputing
Spot Labs will demo Nike’s immersive retail application deployed on large Elo interactive touch displays in Foot Locker House of Hoops locations across the globe. The application, created by one of Nike’s digital creative agencies and powered by Spot Labs’ NV Platform, helps Nike create and maintain brand awareness in basketball, engage in-store customers in the Nike lifestyle, and present the company’s latest products in a highly interactive manner. The NV Platform provides the essential layer that enables developers to focus on compelling in-venue applications without having to develop a scalable backend. www.spot-labs.com
OpenTable will showcase its Electronic Reservation Book on an Elo desktop touchmonitor. This solution, which replaces pen-and-paper at the host stand, streamlines the reservation- and table-management process and allows restaurants to build robust diner databases for superior guest recognition and targeted e-mail marketing. www.opentable.com
Four Winds Interactive (WFI) will demo its digital signage software platform on an Elo 70-inch interactive touch display. The platform provides a solution for creating, managing and deploying any digital communications of place-based messages on interactive kiosks, non-interactive screens, outdoor marquees, video walls, desktops, web pages, mobile devices and more. It allows customers to drive their content from a single, flexible and powerful software platform. WFI’s software platform is deployed in a wide variety of markets including casinos, corporations, hotels, government-, financial, banking and religious institutions. www.fourwindsinteractive.com
Intava will demonstrate one of its visual merchandising tools, Toothbrush Selector, on an Elo 7-inch point of information touchscreen. With a simple swipe shoppers are led through virtual shelves of toothbrushes in high definition, inspiring them to buy. An Intava Presto digital sign can show online assortments, promote particular products, and even sell bulky and intangible items. This “endless aisle” means retailers can market a high number of their offerings in a compact space, and buyers self-educate while waiting to be helped. Customers include Best Buy, Walmart, Staples and other well-known brands.
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YCD Multimedia & Coloredge will show a new digital media retail solution on an Elo 70-inch interactive touch display. The “infinite Hanger,” an endless aisle application, allows the user to browse through various products on a life size touchscreen. Upon selecting a specific item, the user is prompted with a QR code which directs a mobile web browser to the company website, where not only size and color may be selected, but the item may be immediately purchased. This application showcases how content management works to enhance provocative content and display technology, bringing today’s retailer a solution that will engage and influence the modern consumer in the traditional retail space. YCD has partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, such as Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Hilton Hotels, Cartier, and Hugo Boss. www.ycdmultimedia.com
TouchTunes Interactive Networks will showcase its entertaining Virtuo interactive jukebox, which features an intuitive music-on-demand interface, with an integrated Elo 26-inch zero-bezel custom touch display. TouchTunes originally launched the first fully digital pay-per-play jukebox in 1998 and is now present in more than 57,000 bars and restaurants in North America, making it second only to iTunes in volume of paid music downloads. Its jukebox is the world’s first digital downloading, pay-per-play jukebox.
www.touchtunes.com
eShowCase will feature its Interactive Way-Finding System on an Elo 70-inch interactive touch display with integrated computer module. The solution provides a fun activity and unique experience between the brands and the audiences. The innovative technology supports the fastest reaction time and smooth movements of touch-screen interactive technology. eShowCase digital information systems are used for commercial purposes in property management, public area, events and exhibitions.
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Jibestream Interactive Media will be showcasing its next generation interactive product locator software using the new Elo 4201L touch display and Cisco technologies for live video conferencing. The solution will demo a big-box store layout that allows consumers to easily find products by category, keyword or by browsing an interactive flyer. A special feature will allow users to connect live through video to a remote expert simulating a centralized call center integration. This particular solution is currently deployed at Canadian Tire stores. Jibestream’s software is designed for airports, malls, universities, hospitals and other high-traffic venues. www.jibestream.com
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo Touch Solutions is a leading global supplier of touch-enabled technology, products and industry solutions. The Elo portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touchscreen components, touchmonitors, and all- in-one touchcomputers for the demanding requirements of diverse markets, including gaming machines, hospitality systems, industrial automation, interactive kiosks, medical devices, office equipment, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, retail displays, and transportation applications. Since Elo founders pioneered the touchscreen over 40 years ago, the Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation. For more information on Elo products and services, please call 800-ELO-TOUCH (800-356-8682), visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com
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CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie, along with Draper Inc, Alcorn McBride, CyberTouch and Tannoy, is presenting the latest Solutions that Rock show, 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 January 15 – 17 at GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) Media in Atlanta.
“Solutions that Rock” provides a single 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 all end-users, consultants and integrators/dealers on January 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by JB & A.
January 16th and 17th are sponsored by top local integrator Technical Innovation with January 16th open only to end-users invited by Technical Innovations while January 17th is open to all end-users and consultants. Draper will be holding AIA certified classes from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on both Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 when the doors open.
“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.
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. Christie MicroTiles are built on proven DLP® technology and specifically designed for maximum image quality in demanding indoor, high ambient light environments.
Both the Christie E Series and Christie G Series of projectors will be on display as will multiple solutions, ranging from HD and 2K LCD to Xenon 3-chip DLP® images, displaying on a 30-foot wide screen and two 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 on display. 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.
The Christie FHD551-X 55-inch flat panel LCD with a CyberTouch overlay demonstrating interactivity will also be at the booth. CyberTouch designs, manufactures and markets standard and custom touch products and integrated touch monitors; specializing in resistive single-touch and two-touch as well as advance- infrared multi-touch technologies.
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.
GPB Media is located at 260 14th Street N.W. in Atlanta. To register, please 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.
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First millennial-inspired ATM integrates with mobile channel for secure, cardless transactions
Diebold demonstrates conceptual millennial-inspired ATM that enables cardless transactions via the cloud.
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, /PRNewswire/ – Influenced by the expectations of the Millennial generation, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) is reimagining the automated teller machine (ATM) experience. Diebold has developed the first ATM that includes integration with mobile devices via the cloud, allowing consumers to complete secure, cardless transactions. It also features a new user interface that enables touch gestures, such as flick and drag, commonly used with smart phones and tablet devices. Diebold will demonstrate this unique ATM experience at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas.
Considering Millennials’ familiarity with mobile device interfaces, Diebold’s conceptual ATM interface looks and acts like today’s mobile devices, with similar navigation and controls. The ATM is also paperless, delivering transaction receipts via text message or email, based on users’ preferences.
“Mobile devices are driving user experience expectations in all facets of commerce. It was only a matter of time before the familiar multi-touch interface style made its way to the ATM,” said Frank A. Natoli Jr., executive vice president and chief innovation officer, Diebold. “With the burgeoning buying power of the Millennial generation, Diebold envisions this technology will further influence user experiences at the ATM.”
At CES, Diebold will conduct demonstrations of two distinct transactions using the new ATM interface – a cardless withdrawal and a pre-staged, third-party money access. For both transactions, a user integrates his or her mobile device with the ATM by scanning a quick response (QR) code on the ATM’s screen. Doing so syncs the device via a cloud-based server and authenticates the user – without requiring an ATM card.
To complete a cardless withdrawal, a preregistered bank customer scans the ATM’s QR code using his smartphone. When the devices sync via the cloud, a transaction screen appears on the smartphone where the customer selects the withdrawal amount. The cloud server then sends a one-time code to the smartphone, which the customer enters on the ATM screen to authenticate the transaction and receive cash.
With smartphones used as authentication devices, cardless transactions reduce consumer security risks related to lost or stolen cards, as well as the opportunity for skimming. Privacy is enhanced when users input transaction details on the smartphone screen rather than the ATM screen. In addition, the one-time authentication code expires immediately after completing a transaction.
Diebold’s second transaction demo presents a unique option for completing person-to-person payments. A customer can set up a pre-staged transaction that authorizes access to cash to a third party. The customer inputs the payment amount and recipient’s contact information, which can be selected directly from his or her contact list. The recipient then receives a one-time code he or she can use at an ATM or branch to receive money.
Because the ATMs utilize cloud-based services, they do not require onboard computers, which translates into reduced power requirements. Without card readers and receipt printers, the terminals use less hardware, which means less use of raw materials to produce those devices. Since the demo ATM is paperless, there is no paper waste from receipts. In addition, with less hardware to maintain and no dispensable paper to replenish, financial institutions may realize greater uptime for ATMs.
Diebold plans to launch pilot testing of its millennial-inspired ATM with financial institutions later in 2013. Demonstrations, which are enabled by cloud-based services delivered via Verizon’s data centers, can be viewed at Verizon’s CES booth (#31400).
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs approximately 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in the Canton, Ohio region, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘DBD.’ For more information, visit the company’s website at www.diebold.com or follow the company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diebold_inc.
Secaucus, NJ, – Panasonic, a provider of professional display and digital signage solutions, today announced the purchase of its ultra thin bezel LED 55” LFV50 professional displays by VER, a national AV, audio, broadcast and computer equipment rental company. VER is the first rental company to offer the thin-bezel video wall displays as part of their AV rental solutions. Twenty five of these units will be on display at Panasonic’s CES booth (#9406 & 9806), showing footage highlighting the company’s newest consumer televisions. Additionally, VER added a large number of Panasonic PT-DZ21K projectors to their offerings.
“In a rental and staging environment, we need displays that will be able to handle the rigorous demands of the business,” said Janné Mummert, director of business development, VER. “We have a longstanding relationship with Panasonic so we know the company’s reputation for innovative, reliable and durable AV technologies. After evaluating the LFV50 LED display, we are confident that the displays will provide our customers with a stunning and dependable seamless display solution for our clients who service corporate events, hotel AV and trade shows.”
The LFV50 LED professional display features an ultra-narrow bezel for near seamless video wall installation. When mounted bezel-to-bezel, the displays’ screen-to-screen distance measures 5.3 mm, which is smaller than available competitive displays in the same category (footnote as of Jan X, 2013).The 55” LFV50 display delivers stunning picture quality with 800 cd/m2 brightness, making it ideal for a multitude of digital signage, even in well-lit areas public information and command & control applications for use in transportation hubs, retail centers, corporate lobbies and more. Content can be displayed on the individual screens or shown across multiple displays. The displays are designed to work in both portrait and landscape orientations. Users can daisy-chain the displays via DVI-D for easy digital loop-through of the video signal for up to a 5x5 video wall, and features RS232C I/O control.
The LFV50 is available now from Panasonic System Communications Company of North America (PSCNA) resellers and distributors.
For more information, visit http://www.panasonic.com/business/professional-display/healthcare-lcd-TH-55LFV50U.asp.
Sales inquiries for all Panasonic professional displays and digital signage solutions should be directed to sales.psc@us.panasonic.com or 877-803-8492.
Warranty Information
The LFV50 professional LED display is supported under the Panasonic Concierge Service Program. The service provides a toll-free hotline and 24-hour priority scheduling of on-site service if the display is in need of service or repair. The displays are backed by a standard two-year warranty.
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About Panasonic Professional Displays
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America markets a line of professional Full HD Plasma, LCD and LED displays that provide breathtaking imagery for the hospitality, healthcare, education, government and utility markets. Panasonic professional displays are designed from the ground up separately from Panasonic consumer models are engineered with specific high-performance features for professional installations. Professional models offer a unique appearance, durable design and outstanding picture quality, which is a key differentiator over some competitive models. Panasonic’s advanced display technologies deliver vivid colors, exceptional contrast ratio, sharp and crystal clear fast motion video, 3D capabilities and seamless, integrated solutions. Panasonic displays are easy to setup and install whether it's one unit or a multi-screen system, and are among the most reliable in the industry with 100,000 hours of service life. For more information on Panasonic’s professional display solutions go to: http://www.panasonic.com/business/flat-panel-displays/index.asp
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Built on a celebrated engineering foundation, Panasonic architects business technology solutions that help build a better world. Customers in government, healthcare, production, hospitality, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to help them acquire, manage and interpret the information that drives innovation. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, high definition visual conferencing, visual communications (professional projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, which is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC).
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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 services for consumer, business and industrial use. 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 was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking (http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx). As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a 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 www.panasonic.com.
Demonstrating innovation leadership in ultra large-format PCAP technology solutions
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As an innovation leader in projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen technology and electronics, 3M Touch Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company, is showcasing its multi-touch expertise at CES Unveiled and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 by featuring an 84-inch multi-touch display prototype. This combination of expansive on-screen collaboration space and 3M’s high-performance multi-touch technology offers users an unparalleled multi-user experience as a multi-touch display wall or interactive table.
“3M continues to challenge the size limitations of high-performance multi-touch technology, and the investments we have made in developing robust and proprietary PX electronics platform are enabling us to achieve our innovation goals,” says Diego Romeu, business operations manager, 3M Touch Systems. “Our 84-inch multi-touch prototype display demonstrates 3M’s ability to scale PCAP electronics and sensor manufacturing to meet the need of our customers for increasingly larger format touch solutions.”
At CES 2013 (Booth 30167, South Hall 3), 3M Touch Systems will be exhibiting the following “concept” table and wall configurations:
Also on display will be these 3M Multi-Touch Display products:
•Multi-touch Desktop Displays: 21.5”, 24” and 27”
•Multi-touch Chassis Displays: 21.5” and 32”
All 3M Multi-Touch Displays are available from leading U.S. distributors (BlueStar, Ingram Micro, ScanSource, SYNNEX, and Tech Data), popular on-line retailers, and 3M’s online store, www.Shop3M.com.
For additional information on 3M Multi-Touch solutions, visit www.3m.com/multitouch.
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, 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 Electronics & Energy Business Group, headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.3M.com/multitouch. More information about 3M Company is available online.
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New York – YCD Multimedia, a global leader in providing smart digital media solutions to the retail business world, today announced that global fashion icon LACOSTE has selected YCD's digital signage platform to manage and control video walls at three stores in the United States, including the LACOSTE 5th Avenue Flagship in New York City.
The stores comprise various video walls (including a ceiling display in Miami), adding a modern flavor and communication tool to the classic and traditional brand, created in 1933 by the French tennis legend René Lacoste. The video walls tell the LACOSTE story, while promoting merchandise through the evolution of the product. The content tells the brand story from conception, to the first clothing line and materials used, and segues to current days where there are many colors available based on the original concept of René Lacoste. The content was developed by LACOSTE and is updated remotely by LACOSTE headquarters.
The latest store to install YCD's Messenger platform is LACOSTE's new boutique on Lincoln Road in Miami. This installation followed Messenger's implementation at LACOSTE Soho boutique on Broadway and Flagship store on Fifth Avenue, both in New York City. All three shops have been designed in a modern, engaging style to gain maximum visibility and reflect the top quality of LACOSTE products.
LACOSTE's offering is displayed in a very appealing and attractive manner, emphasizing the unique design and the prestigious style of this famous brand. The display not only helps customers make better decisions, but also creates a unique customer experience.
"We wanted to convey our brand and communicate with customers in a very modern way," said Peter Wiegand, Senior Project Manager at LACOSTE. "In order to do this we needed a solution that wouldn’t compromise on the quality of playback or be a barrier for LACOSTE Corporate to update the content. After examining various solutions, we came to the conclusion that YCD's Messenger best fits our needs."
"We are excited to be selected by one of the world's most famous brands in the apparel industry," said Noam Levavi, CEO of YCD Multimedia. "These new generation stores, using digital media, allow customers to enjoy a luxurious ambience and feel like they are in a prestigious fashion show. This enhances both customer experience and brand equity, creating a unique shopping environment."
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com
About LACOSTE
Symbol of relaxed elegance since 1933, the LACOSTE brand, built on its genuine sporting roots, offers a unique and original universe through a wide range of products for men, women and children. LACOSTE S.A., animates and coordinates eight worldwide licenses granted to various partners: Devanlay, its historical partner for apparel and leather goods, Pentland for footwear, Procter & Gamble for fragrances, Marchon for eyewear, Movado for watches, Zucchi Group for home textiles and the GL Bijoux group for fashion jewelry. The LACOSTE brand has achieved a wholesale turnover of 1.6 billion Euros in 2011 in retailer sales which is the equivalent of 3.7 billion Euros in terms of end users turnover. In the 114 countries where the brand is present, two LACOSTE products are sold every second through LACOSTE boutiques, corners in department stores and a selective distribution network. For more information, please visit www.lacoste.com
DULUTH, Georgia – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) has purchased uGenius Technology, Inc., a Utah-based pioneer in video banking software. NCR’s acquisition of uGenius will help it continue to grow its APTRA Interactive Teller solution, which lets consumers conduct remote, assisted-teller transactions over an ATM – speaking with a live teller who has control of the machine. NCR anticipates that it will begin pilots for APTRA Interactive Teller with multiple top 10 U.S. banks in the first half of 2013.
In 2011, NCR and uGenius collaborated to build the first ATM that lets consumers talk and bank with a live, remote teller, which will let banks deliver a face-to-face banking experience for longer hours and offer more services to their customers. In January 2012, NCR acquired a minority stake in uGenius.
NCR also anticipates leveraging other uGenius technologies such as SmartOffice and Online Video Banking to expand the delivery of video banking to multi-channel solutions across NCR Financial Services and other industry verticals.
“Video banking – or, as we prefer to call it, remote assisted service – will continue to gain momentum in the U.S. and other countries in 2013. Remote assisted service is proving to help financial institutions grow revenues while at the same time reduce their operating and real estate costs,” said Peter Leav, executive vice president, NCR Corporation. “Through our development work with uGenius and the resulting purchases and pilots by banks and credit unions, we have definitively placed NCR in front of all other technology companies in this area. By acquiring uGenius, we are delivering against our corporate strategy of innovating for our customers and reinventing NCR as a software-driven business, while allowing us to enhance existing technology platforms and create a new segment of remote assisted service.”
APTRA Interactive Teller is part of NCR’s assisted service suite of solutions, combining the advantages of video collaboration and remote transaction-processing technology on an ATM. Through Interactive Teller, consumers will be able to connect and interact with a remote teller in a highly personalized, two-way audio/video experience. Approximately 95 percent of all teller transactions can be performed via Interactive Teller in addition to the usual product sales and service that an in-branch teller provides. For instance, customers can perform secure transactions without using a traditional ATM card and, like branch tellers, remote tellers can provide customers access to cash in their accounts in amounts over the standard ATM daily cash withdrawal limits.
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.
Company configures pioneering meeting space booking solution to complement Middle East’s resurgent hospitality sector
Advanced Interactive Media Solutions (AIMS) has become the first digital signage solutions provider to obtain certification for integrating SCALA software with the Delphi Sales & Catering system. AIMS received the certificate from Newmarket International, a business solutions provider mainly serving the hospitality sector.
The integrated system facilitates meeting room booking management by obtaining information from Delphi Sales & Catering (version 9.4.1 or higher) – the software solution considered the industry standard for supporting hotels and venues in boosting bookings, lower costs, and overall customer satisfaction. Release 5 of the SCALA digital signage software for dynamic digital displays provides screen management support by showing and automatically updating booking information.
“We wanted to come up with a hospitality solution that combines one of the top booking systems in the market with SCALA’s cutting-edge digital signage technology. The resulting integrated system has been more than able to meet our goals as proven by the certification from Newmarket International. Our solution can give adopters that much-needed edge given the tight competition and sharp focus on customer satisfaction among hospitality players,” said Ahmed ElRidi, CEO of Advanced Interactive Media Solutions, UAE.
The system can accommodate Meeting Space requirements based on various filter criteria such as room segmentation, room name, and internal key. After undergoing extensive Quality Assurance Testing, Newmarket International and SCALA have confirmed that the interface has met stringent certification requirements. The solution can help sustain the strong performance of the Middle East’s hospitality sector, which posted double-digit demand growth for the first half of the year 2012.
AIMS integrates the power of SCALA content management solutions, internet, interactive displays, mobile applications and communication technologies to develop interactive digital signage solutions for the region. The company also uses advanced audience measurement solutions to maximize the ROI of each campaign and ensure optimum customer satisfaction.
Company to Showcase Both a 32" and 84" Ultra HD Display
WALNUT, CA--(Marketwire) - The industry has been abuzz about 4K Ultra HD technology, and next week at CES 2013 will be no exception. Display technology leader ViewSonic Corp., comes prepared to dazzle with not just one but Two 4K Ultra HD solutions -- including a 32" 4K desktop display and an 84" 4K interactive digital sign.
"As the leader in display technology for more than 25 years, we have been at the forefront of many firsts, from ultra fast 2ms and 1ms monitors to 120Hz active stereo 3D desktop displays," said Jeff Volpe, president, ViewSonic Americas. "We will continue to closely monitor the Ultra HD market, and are in position to productize quickly once conditions warrant the shipment of solutions that hold true to our value proposition."
ViewSonic will be one of the first companies to showcase this new 4K Ultra HD technology in its 32" VP3280 desktop display. Graphic designers, cinematographers and videographers will be able to get closer to the native pixel resolutions they are filming with on camera, while consumers will be able to generate their own 4K Ultra HD content with compatible high resolution video cameras as low as the sub $5,000 range.
On the commercial large format side, ViewSonic is previewing an 84" two point touch 4K Ultra HD digital sign on the CES show floor (South Hall #35807). This interactive digital sign extends the possibilities of 4K Ultra HD beyond the cinema environment toward commercial applications such as mapping, GIS, the military and satellite imagery, and other business uses benefiting from the transmission of top-quality video. The company predicts that large format 4K Ultra HD displays will start to be adopted in commercial markets in 2013.
Come by the ViewSonic booth (South Hall #35807) during CES January 8 - 11, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV to experience the latest in 4K Ultra HD innovation, and receive an interactive demo of the company's new 4K Ultra HD solutions.
To set up a time to meet with ViewSonic's executives at the show, email viewsonic@lewispr.com. To learn about all of ViewSonic's CES announcements as they happen, as well as obtain hi-res product images, visit ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987, ViewSonic's mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, 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. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN, – CAYIN Technology rolls out a new compact, lightweight digital signage player, SMP-200. It can be managed remotely via network or update content offline with a USB flash drive or an SD card. The player is also an energy saver, consuming less than 6W of energy.
SMP-200 is a compact but powerful digital signage player that can playback videos, images, music, and tickers in a maximum of seven zones and creates highly customized presentations. The small media player weights only 655g for users to facilitate installation in different venues.
Energy saving is also one of the key features of SMP-200. Equipped with an ARM processor, the player consumes less than 6W of power, which is approximately 50-100 times less than a desktop PC consumes.
“When it comes to long-term operation of digital signage networks, SMP-200 can greatly help users lower monthly electricity costs,” emphasized Ravel Chi, vice president of CAYIN Technology.
SMP-200 has powerful remote management and maintenance functions. Users can manage each player remotely by a web-based user interface via wired or wireless network. The player can even control RS232 devices and turn on and off remote screens.
“Remote control over a network is convenient and most welcomed,” said Ravel Chi. “However, we understand offline content update is also necessary especially in case of environments without any network access.”
SMP-200 provides both online and offline methods for content update. Multimedia content can be updated by USB flash drive, SD card, FTP, Network Neighborhood or CAYIN CMS server. Multiple choices are available to suit different applications and environments.
SMP-200 is compact and lightweight for easy installation. The whole package even includes a complimentary 3-in-1 bracket, supporting VESA 50, VESA 100, and the wall-mount capability. All users need to do is to attach the player to the back of a screen, plug in the power cord, and the player will turn on, completing the installation.
Like all other CAYIN SMP family players, SMP-200 can incorporate any CAYIN’s CMS servers and other SMP player models under the same digital signage network. This brand-new model provides users with a new choice for broader combinations fitting various application requirements and budgets.
For detailed product introduction, please visit:
http://www.cayintech.com/digital_signage_products/digital_signage_player_smp200.html
About CAYIN Technology
CAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide, and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ascending market demand for almost limitless applications.
Software update boasts major graphic enhancements, improved accessibility and support for modern user interactions
DENVER – Four Winds Interactive (FWi) today announced the availability of FWi Software Platform Version 4.5, or Tahiti, a major release of FWi’s software platform for creating and managing content across digital signs, interactive kiosks, mobile devices and more. Highlights of the new features in Tahiti include major graphical enhancements such as transitions, effects, animations and layering; improved accessibility through text-to-speech; and support for modern user interactions like swiping and pinching.
“We started working on Tahiti more than 18 months ago and we're all very excited about the results,” said David Levin, President & CEO, Four Winds Interactive. “By re-architecting our player software, we were able to achieve stunning improvements in visual presentation without sacrificing any of the flexibility our customers love. We worked new functionality like gesturing into existing features such as Live Data and the results provide an unparalleled user experience. Combined with major enhancements around our Cloud backend, Tahiti represents a huge leap forward in our product's capability.”
With the Tahiti rollout, FWi provides more robust and dynamic aesthetic capabilities directly within the software. FWi users can now easily incorporate a variety of visually stunning effects to their communications, including a diverse selection of text effects; rounded region corners and drop shadows; Open Type Fonts (OTF); more than 40 transitions between templates, regions and content items; and video layering.
Digital signs and kiosks can now offer improved accessibility for those with visual impairment or reading difficulties using text-to-speech. Users can configure settings such as pronunciation, pitch, volume and more to their liking and as each setting or audience requires. For touch screens, Tahiti supports modern interactions and gesturing that most end users have become familiar with through the rise of smartphones and tablets, including horizontal and vertical swiping, pinching to zoom and more.
Multiple signs playing video content can now be synchronized without overtaxing your network. Users can arrange signs together in a video wall or panorama to create a seamless moving picture, or group displays near each other in the same space. By synchronizing video (and optionally, audio) content, users can create large-scale, coordinated advertising or entertainment experiences.
“In the past few years, hardware capabilities have increased tremendously, and so have users' expectations of what a screen can do,” said Dave Shapiro, Chief Technology Officer, Four Winds Interactive. “Taking advantage of the latest graphics technologies required significant changes to the architecture of our software. Major revisions are always a little scary, but they also give you a chance to improve on past decisions and produce a design that will be more viable in the long term. I am confident we did exactly that, and look forward to seeing our software meet our customers' needs, expectations, and dreams.”
About Four Winds Interactive
FWi has created the most powerful digital signage software on the market today. In addition to running your digital signage network, you can drive your interactive kiosks, desktops, Web and mobile content from a single, flexible and powerful software platform. FWi’s customers use our software to communicate more effectively, solve wayfinding challenges, enhance safety, increase sales and create a better experience for their audiences. For more information, visit www.fourwindsinteractive.com.
The release of “The Book of Shapes: International Design Inspirations Featuring Christie MicroTiles” coincides with Christie’s large presence at the Integrated Systems Europe trade show in Amsterdam Jan. 29-31, and comes on the third anniversary of the market release of Christie MicroTiles.
One of the most ambitious projects featured in The Book of Shapes involves the London Stock Exchange’s main office in Paternoster Square, where several multimedia canvases totaling 508 MicroTiles envelop the space. The project powerfully reflects the kinetic energy of the financial markets, and is used as a compelling visual backdrop for ceremonies welcoming newly listed companies.
“In addition to the waiting area, operatory and consultation rooms are a prime location in dental practices for making a big impact,” said Myles Mjolsnes, Director of Marketing for Digital Clinic. “We wanted to give dentists the ability to make multiple impressions on their patients at multiple points throughout their office. Operatory Digital Signage reaches patients when they’re most receptive to new ideas and recommendations,” he continued.
The easy-to-use, field-installable kits simply attach around the display wall perimeter and plug into a computer USB port without need for drivers. Windows® 7 automatically recognizes the Christie Interactivity Kit as a multi-touch device and no manual calibration of sensors or cameras is required. Using breakthrough Baanto™ ShadowSense™ technology, Christie Interactivity Kit offers excellent performance with high touch accuracy and fast response times that support up to 18 touches on a large-format display.
“Our new web site now functions as a creative facilitator of their creative process,” Byrd continued. “Visitors to the site can gather more information about how NanoLumens displays are uniquely suited to their industry and then use our new calculator tool to choose from a variety of display options, sizes, and pixel, pitches, calculate their own display specifications and submit it for an immediate price quote. This new functionality is a direct result of our commitment to helping our customers break free from the constraints of traditional large-format display technology.”
The Christie FHD551-W features optically bonded glass for increased protection against harsh impacts and scratches in public display environments while enhancing viewability in outdoor venues by reducing reflection. It is designed to provide high contrast ratio, rich vibrant colors, and superior brightness to overcome high ambient light — making it perfect for outdoor use.
In ISE 2013, CAYIN will showcase a new generation of digital signage players and servers for both high-end and entry-level users. New media players are smaller, lighter, and energy-saving. The new server also largely upgrades hardware capabilities and notably increases operational efficiency. CAYIN continues to refine its existing product line and provides users with more choices in accordance with different project requirements.
The SAPPHIRE family of EDGE HD- and VS-Series player PCs includes an assortment of feature-rich, compact designs built on the AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) technology—delivering significant energy savings without sacrificing performance. Featuring support for multiple Full HD outputs, wired and wireless networking, integrated audio, as well as Barebones models enabling custom configurations and differentiation, SAPPHIRE player PCs are ideally suited for driving compelling content at a competitive price.
SAPPHIRE PowerCastXTM digital signage software is a powerful and flexible solution for creating attractive, multi-zone/multi-display dynamic signage systems. Expressly designed to leverage AMD EyefinityTM, SAPPHIRE PowerCastX features a contemporary user interface and delivers exceptional performance of high-resolution content in dedicated zones across a single display—or an extensive grid of displays—from a local player PC.
For applications such as bingo, sports betting, player management and Point-of-Service using countertop, pole- or wall-mount configurations, Elo will show the latest desktop touchmonitors. Also on these models, customers can benefit from a slim, seamless glass-to-edge design with the iTouch zero-bezel surface acoustic wave touchscreen technology for single-touch applications, and projected capacitive for dual-touch performance.
SMP-200 is a compact but powerful digital signage player that can playback videos, images, music, and tickers in a maximum of seven zones and creates highly customized presentations. The small media player weights only 655g for users to facilitate installation in different venues.
“We started working on Tahiti more than 18 months ago and we're all very excited about the results,” said David Levin, President & CEO, Four Winds Interactive. “By re-architecting our player software, we were able to achieve stunning improvements in visual presentation without sacrificing any of the flexibility our customers love. We worked new functionality like gesturing into existing features such as Live Data and the results provide an unparalleled user experience. Combined with major enhancements around our Cloud backend, Tahiti represents a huge leap forward in our product's capability.”
