Award recognizes global distributor for outstanding performance

BlueStar has been named a Motorola Solutions Empower Circle winner for 2012. This is the second consecutive year BlueStar has received this prestigious honor, recognizing select Motorola Solutions channel partners and distributors for outstanding performance. BlueStar was one of only 100 companies around the globe selected for Empower Circle recognition.

“BlueStar is honored to receive this award from Motorola Solutions for two years running,” said BlueStar president and CEO Steve Cuntz. “We are very proud of the successful relationship we’ve developed with Motorola Solutions over the years, and the results speak for themselves. Not only has BlueStar benefited from this relationship, but our reseller partners have realized growth as well, thanks to Motorola Solutions’ diverse hardware and software solutions combined with BlueStar’s extensive value-adds.”

“We at BlueStar want to recognize our entire North American team for this accomplishment,” said Mark Fraker, BlueStar’s vice president of marketing. “We achieved this recognition through teamwork, tenacity and execution to drive incremental new business for Motorola Solutions not only with core vertical markets like retail and warehousing, but also healthcare, natural resources and utilities in both the private and public sectors. We look forward to continuing this success with Motorola Solutions for years to come.”

Empower Circle honorees successfully achieved key performance benchmarks during 2012, such as reaching highest percentage revenue growth over plan, the greatest year-over-year revenue growth or the highest percentage growth within a peer group. Winners also were recognized for their customer excellence performance and focus on expansion products and/or vertical markets.

“Motorola Solutions’ Empower Circle awards recognize our best channel partners in 2012 for their dedication and performance,” said Mark Kroh, vice president of North America channels for Motorola Solutions. “Their ability to focus on selling solutions, penetrate emerging verticals and drive our expansion portfolio has contributed to their success in being a trusted advisor with our mutual customers.”

About BlueStar

BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security solutions. BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development and marketing support. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers. BlueStar is the exclusive distributor for the In-a-Box Solutions Series, delivering hardware, software and critical accessories in one bundle with technology solutions across all verticals. For more information, please contact BlueStar at 1-800-354-9776 or visit www.bluestarinc.com.

Improved elements include a full-color 4-sided center-hung LED system with halo rings, a premium audio system, and a 360-degree fascia

Rosemont, Illinois, - Panasonic Eco Solutions North America (Panasonic) has designed, built and installed a cutting-edge, LED center-hung video scoreboard and a 360-degree ribbon display that will be integrated with a concert-quality Panasonic audio system at Allstate Arena, located in Rosemont, Ill.  The improvements to the Arena are part of a multi-phase partnership with the Village of Rosemont that also will encompass improvements to the Rosemont Theater, MB Financial Park at Rosemont and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The new installations have been custom designed to enhance live event viewing at the Arena by further engaging spectators in one of the Chicago area’s most vibrant and growing entertainment districts.

“We are grateful to Panasonic for their tremendous contribution to our community,” said Rosemont Mayor Bradley Stephens. “We are committed to bringing our residents and guests the finest in entertainment, and having Panasonic as a partner allows us to utilize the newest technological innovations available to enhance their experience as they visit our sports, performance, convention and recreational venues.”

Panasonic updated the Allstate Arena with a four-sided, center-hung, 6-mm pixel pitch Surface Mount Device (SMD) LED. Each side features a 9.4 foot-high by 12.58 foot-wide video board, complete with pyrotechnics, upper and lower 16-mm full-color halo rings measuring 2.1 feet-high by 62.99 feet-wide and 2.1 foot-high by 50.39 foot-wide respectively, and a decorative bottom cap with naming rights. For further enhancement, the installation included a 360-degree fascia LED video display, extending 680 feet-long and 2.1 feet-high, and four 85” flat panel displays were also installed in the concourse area. The complete LED solution immediately improves the fan experience by offering live action, replays, statistics, as well as graphics and animations. The entire project was implemented in three phases, with the final part, including Panasonic’s integration of a state-of-the-art premium audio system, with completion estimated for the end of the month.

“With expertise in the design, build and installation of A/V systems, our team came up with a solution that would meet the specific needs of Allstate Arena, which included as many legacy components integrated into the control equipment as possible. This system install also showed how we successfully face challenges associated with a very active schedule within a tight timeline,” said Richard Ballard, VP Sales & Marketing, Panasonic Eco Solutions North America. “Providing a one-stop solution for our customers is just another way Panasonic adds value for its customers like Allstate Arena.”

Opened in 1980 and operated by the Village of Rosemont, Allstate Arena is a forward-thinking facility continuously striving to improve the spectator experience and its environmental stewardship.  The arena is located at the gateway to Chicago. Proud home to the Chicago Wolves (American Hockey League), Chicago Rush (Arena Football League), the DePaul University Blue Demons and the Chicago Sky (Women’s National Basketball Association), the arena also serves as a host to memorable music guests such as Andrea Bocelli, Elton John, Billy Joel, Nickelback, Taylor Swift, and Metallica while also featuring shows like Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, World Wrestling Entertainment and Disney on Ice.

“Since opening more than 30 years ago, it has always been our goal to bring our guests the most engaging live entertainment experience. Panasonic’s recent improvements catapult the Allstate Arena far beyond what any home entertainment systems could offer, with state-of-the-art LED video boards and a premiere audio system,” said Patrick Nagle, Executive Director, Allstate Arena and Rosemont Theatre. “Panasonic worked closely with us to provide a solution custom designed to bring our fan engagement to a higher level, adding further incentives to come to live events.”

About Panasonic Eco Solutions North America

Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC). The company develops and provides customized and integrated technology-based system solutions for enterprise customers in a variety of industries such as sports and entertainment, as well as education. Additionally, the company supplies renewable energy and energy-efficiency solutions to corporate and public sector organizations. For more information on the company and its enterprise solutions, visit http://www.panasonic.com/business/enterprise/enterprise-solutions-company.asp

For more information, please call (877) 438 7881 or email .

STATE COLLEGE, PA - A cross-platform advertising network with a rated audience of up to 117 million viewers was announced today by AccuWeather. Leveraging the attractive power of AccuWeather-branded weather, the network creates advertising opportunities that break through the noise and reach consumers at work, while shopping, or on the road.

The network combines diverse industry-leading signage networks featuring AccuWeather's compelling content with AccuWeather's own mobile and web properties to create an advertising platform with enormous reach. The network includes AccuWeather's proprietary Weather-Triggered Marketing® and other powerful targeting capabilities.

"AccuWeather content has been proven to attract and retain the attention of viewers across all media because it is created with their specific interests in mind," said Ryan Ayres, Vice President of Display Systems and Service for AccuWeather. "This presents a highly-effective advertising vehicle that reaches audiences in venues where weather is the most relevant and where the credibility created by AccuWeather's superior accuracy enhances the advertising message."

The superior accuracy of AccuWeather forecasts and data create the opportunity for AccuWeather's proprietary Weather-Triggered Marketing. This dynamically displays the best advertisements for each local market, based on changes in weather conditions, forecasts, and lifestyle weather factors such as the Arthritis Pain Forecast™ or pollen forecasts. Advertisements can be run in local markets based on geographic location, time of day and more.

About AccuWeather, Inc., and AccuWeather.com

Every day 750 million people worldwide rely on AccuWeather to help them plan their lives, protect their businesses, and get more from their day. AccuWeather provides hourly forecasts for more than 2.7 million locations worldwide, with customized content and engaging video presentations available on smart phones, tablets, free wired and mobile internet sites, connected TVs and Internet appliances, as well as via radio, television, and newspapers. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Joel N. Myers - a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society who was recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur Magazine's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs - AccuWeather also delivers a wide range of highly-customized enterprise solutions to media, business, government, and institutions, as well as news and weather content and video for more than 72,000 third-party websites.

Taco Bell has once again selected Aerva to launch the social media and digital out-of-home campaign for this year’s new product launch Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, which was announced via social media one-day early on March 6, 2013.

On March 5, 2013, Aerva’s software platform, AerWave, for social media and digital out-of-home was used to kick-off a 5-week campaign to allow users to send their picture to the digital billboard in Times Square, NY. Taco Bell’s team also use Aerva’s moderation engine to filter photos.

Acceptable pictures of users’ expressions when they taste the new product, Cool Ranch Doritos Taco, with Twitter hashtag #wow and #coolranchdlt or #duh #coolranchdlt are viewed and approved for display on the Clear Channel digital billboard.

Once approved an automatic Twitter response from Aerva’s system is sent to the user to ask for permission for use on the billboard. Aerva’s Keepsake Platform is used to capture images of the tweeted photos as displayed on the billboard and used in a searchable and shareable Keepsake image gallery—an ideation that Aerva popularized since it unveiled the Keepsake Platform in 2010. Aerva executed this campaign with creative input from Digitas, the digital agency of record for Taco Bell.

In March 2012, Aerva helped execute the social media and digital out-of-home campaign for Doritos Locos Tacos, the most successful product in Taco Bell’s history. The most appropriate tweets were shown on two digital billboards, in Times Square and on Sunset Blvd, after receiving user’s permission.

According to Taco Bell, Doritos Locos Taco has sold more than 350 million Nacho Cheese tacos since the launch a year ago, and the tacos are credited with raising same-store sales 8% for the year at the 5,600-unit chain (with just 10 months of sales in 2012)—far ahead of most other major fast-food chains. Restaurant industry analysts say the line has already become a mega-franchise — with just one product.

Sales were so big, Taco Bell added 15,000 restaurant jobs in 2012, according to Taco Bell CEO, Greg Creed. Partner PepsiCo, maker of Doritos, had to add lines at its factories to meet demand.

The positive user response of Doritos Locos Tacos product launch campaign influenced the targeted demographics who are very social media savvy and took special interest in seeing their tweets on digital billboards. It appears, this year, social media is abuzz after months of building anticipation for the new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and the campaign to see fans’ pictures from Twitter or Instagram on giant digital billboard in Times Square will only add to the buzz and market success for Taco Bell.

Premier Casino Entertainment Company Selects Alliance Data to Provide Co-Brand Credit Card Program Aligned with Caesars' Industry-leading "Total Rewards" Loyalty Program

LAS VEGAS and DALLAS/PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), a leader in hospitality and entertainment, today announced it is partnering with Alliance Data Systems Corporation's (NYSE: ADS) Retail Services Business, a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions, to launch a new Total Rewards credit card, providing another way for the loyalty program's members to earn credit in the award-winning loyalty program.

In partnership with Caesars, Alliance Data will launch the Total Rewards Visa co-brand credit card, enabling cardholders to accelerate their earnings through Total Rewards program for purchases made at Caesars' resorts as well as on all other purchases made with the card outside of Caesars locations. In addition, premier Total Rewards Visa Signature® cardholders will have access to all of Visa Signature's benefits, including travel, entertainment, sports and travel protection benefits. Caesars' Total Rewards loyalty program, winner of Colloquy's 2012 Master of Enterprise Loyalty award, sets the industry standard in recognizing and rewarding members based on their engagement across Caesars resorts, including dining, entertainment, hotel stays, shopping and more.

"At Caesars, we focus on building relationships and loyalty with our guests through a distinctive combination of great service, memorable experiences and unmatched rewards. These also are the attributes we sought in a partner to help us grow our credit card program, and to help provide our guests new opportunities to earn benefits through Total Rewards," said Joshua Kanter, SVP of Total Rewards at Caesars Entertainment. "Alliance Data brings a comprehensive suite of tools that will enable our guests to easily and conveniently join our new credit card program. Alliance Data's purchase data and customer profiling tools will allow us to gain even deeper insight into our guests' preferences and shopping behaviors."

"We are excited by this strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment and are dedicated to working with Caesars to enhance the industry-leading Total Rewards program. Together, we will bring on new cardholders and ensure that these Caesars customers are rewarded in ways that are increasingly meaningful and valuable to them," added Melisa Miller, president of Alliance Data Retail Services. "We look forward to collaborating closely with this dynamic company to enhance its brand affinity and drive sustained loyalty among its valued guests. This new partnership also extends Alliance Data's commitment to the hospitality category – a key growth vertical for Alliance Data Retail Services."  

Alliance Data will enable Caesars to develop a deeper understanding of its cardholders through analysis of purchase behaviors, and will also help Caesars to further engage cardholders through expanded customer-relevant channels – all to increase cardholder loyalty to the Total Rewards program and the broader portfolio of Caesars brands. Caesars will also have access to Alliance Data's advanced set of digital and mobile capabilities connected to the card program, which will give Caesars customers the convenience of using their smartphone to apply for the Total Rewards credit card. All credit card accounts will be targeted to customers that meet Alliance Data's traditional credit quality standards.

About Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, 75 years ago, Caesars has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions and now operates casinos on four continents. The company's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars also owns the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. Caesars is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. We are committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.

About Alliance Data Retail Services

Alliance Data Retail Services is one of the nation’s leading providers of branded credit card programs, with over 100 marketing-driven private label, co-brand and commercial programs in partnership with many of North America’s best-known brands. The business delivers upon its Know More. Sell More.® commitment by leveraging customer insight to drive sales for its client partners. Leveraging deep-rooted retail industry expertise, transaction-based customer data, and advanced analytics, Alliance Data Retail Services creates turnkey, multichannel credit programs designed to help its clients develop stronger, more profitable customer relationships. Alliance Data Retail Services is part of the Alliance Data family of companies. To learn more about Alliance Data Retail Services visit www.AllianceData.com.

About Alliance Data

Alliance Data® (NYSE: ADS) and its combined businesses is North America's largest and most comprehensive provider of transaction-based, data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions, enhancing the critical customer marketing experience; the result is measurably changing consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of today's most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its clients create and increase customer loyalty through solutions that engage millions of customers each day across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and other emerging technologies. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data and its three businesses employ approximately 11,000 associates at more than 70 locations worldwide.

Alliance Data consists of three businesses: Alliance Data Retail Services, a leading provider of marketing-driven credit solutions; Epsilon®, a leading provider of multichannel, data-driven technologies and marketing services; and LoyaltyOne®, which owns and operates the AIR MILES® Reward Program, Canada's premier coalition loyalty program. For more information about the company, visit our web site, www.alliancedata.com, or follow us on Twitter via @AllianceData.

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Share of South American AV and digital cinema market expected to grow rapidly this decade

Christie, a world leader in visual technologies, continued to expand its presence in South America with the opening of its first office and showroom in São Paulo, Brazil, which was celebrated with a reception attended by customers and business partners of Christie Digital Systems South America Ltda., and leading dignitaries of the Brazilian cinema exhibition industry. The opening is part of a wave of global expansion by Christie, which includes new subsidiaries and offices in South Africa, Australia and India during the past twelve months.

Jack Kline, president and CEO, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., said the opening of the São Paulo facility is critical in meeting the accelerating demand for Christie’s digital cinema, ProAV, visualization and simulation solutions and services throughout South America, especially in Brazil.   

“The country of Brazil specifically is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and São Paulo is the ideal central geographic location from which to increase our share of the South America market, and to provide in-region customer service and support, most notably in the digital cinema market, where we already have an established and growing customer base,” Kline added.

Bruno Tavares, general manager of Christie Digital Systems South America Ltda., said the new facility at Rua Gomes de Carvalho 1765, Suite 12, São Paulo, will initially be headquarters to a dozen sales and service staff, as well as showrooms and training rooms with many products, including the DCI-compliant Christie® Solaria One, which is ideal for community theaters in emerging markets such as South America.

Tavares told guests attending the opening ceremony: “Christie projectors and other solutions have been in use in theaters throughout South America for years, but with the move from film to the mandatory digital movie format, we fully expect Christie to become the digital cinema supplier of choice.  As a consequence, we have an option to expand in this same location in anticipation of Christie and its South American partners capturing increased market share in the region.”

Among distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony and reception were national and local government dignitaries as well as blue chip representation from the Brazilian cinema industry, headed by Manoel Rangel, president of the Brazilian Motion Picture Agency (ANCINE).

The guest list also had a strong representation from Christie’s key customers in Brazil including Luiz Severiano Ribeiro Neto from Kinoplex; Marcos Araújo, Grupo Araújo de Cinemas; Adhemar Oliveira, Grupo Espaço de Cinema; Marcos Barros, Cinesystem; Gilmar Santo, Cineflix; and Toninho Campos, Roxy Cinemas.

Several Christie business partners also attended the opening and tour of the new facilities including Lorenzo Garcia from Kelonik; Francisco Severino da Silva and Thiago Pereira from Santa Clara Poltronas; and Guillermo Younger, Alex Younger and Guillermo Younger Jr., of CE+S.

Christie has been active in Brazil through partners for many years and has sponsored key film festivals and industry conferences, including the 6º Show de Inverno Campos do Jordão, on April 25-27.

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.

 

Allows Consumers to Tap or Snap™ Smart Screens for Brand Specific, Mobile Content

NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ -- Adspace Digital Mall Network announced that the company is collaborating with Blue Bite, the Mobile Standard in Out-of-Home™, to install Near Field Communication (NFC) technology into 140 malls of the extensive 206 mall national network. This addition will further increase mall shoppers' mobile interaction with Adspace Networks' digital Smart Screens.

Blue Bite's proprietary mTAG® platform uses Near Field Communication (NFC) and Quick Response (QR) codes to facilitate a variety of brand-to-consumer interactions. The Smart Screens will feature client advertising that motivates consumers to either tap or snap the mTAG placard on the side panel of the unit. The mTAG delivers rich user experiences such as content downloads (movie trailers, mp3s, eBooks, apps), web-based games and applications, promotions and coupons, social media integration, maps and more—directly to shoppers' phones.

Shoppers with NFC-enabled mobile phones will be able to receive content instantly, creating a seamless and intuitive engagement with the brand. Consumers with phones that do not yet have NFC will still be able to scan a QR code to access the same content. Content will be location specific so advertisers can easily target campaigns by demographic, DMA or by mall. The users can further the impact of mobile campaigns by sharing them with their friends via Facebook and Twitter.

"Utilizing Blue Bite's mTAG technology will extend a brand's message featured on our Smart Screens to a shopper's mobile device, encouraging them to interact on a deeper level," said Dominick Porco , Chairman and CEO, Adspace Networks. "Importantly, these interactions are measureable and will confirm the shoppers' engagement with our Smart Screens."  

"As consumers become increasingly reliant upon their mobile phones, the ability to communicate with them on their most personal screen, will transform the shopping experience," said Mikhail Damiani , CEO and Co-founder of Blue Bite. "We are excited to partner with Adspace as we believe that Digital Out-of-Home represents a natural fit for mobile integration."

The mTAG technology will be deployed on Adspace Smart Screens and available to advertisers starting April 15th, 2013. 

About Adspace Networks, Inc.

Adspace Networks, Inc. (www.adspacenetworks.com) owns and operates the Adspace Digital Mall Network, the largest in-mall digital network in the country. Currently located throughout 206 Class A malls across the United States, the network consists of 2,824 HD "Smart Screens" in three formats: nine foot "floor mounts" in portrait format, 42 to 63 inch "aerials" in landscape format, and 8-by-14 foot "spectaculars" in landscape format. All Smart Screen displays show programming to enhance the shopping experience which combines a mix of the best sale items in the mall, the hottest seasonal items available, fashion trends and mall events. The network reaches 48 million unique individuals each month (source: Scarborough), and is particularly effective at reaching teens, young adults and women. Adspace is also a charter member of the Digital Place-based Advertisings Association (DPAA), an organization that is helping to provide standards and best practices for the burgeoning, digital place-based video advertising industry.

About Blue Bite

Blue Bite is a leading mobile-marketing solutions provider utilizing a targeted, location-based approach to reach captive audiences on their personal mobile devices.  Blue Bite has partnered with many of the leading Out-of-Home Companies in the U.S. and prides itself on creating an interactive two-way engagement by enabling consumers to connect with digital and traditional media via their mobile phone. For more information, please visit www.bluebite.com and follow the latest updates and developments on Facebook and Twitter.

Barcelona, Spain – SEDCO, a leading provider of specialized IT solutions, took part in the annual Mobile World Congress 2013, held 25 - 28 February in Barcelona city, Spain.

The Mobile World Congress is the largest annual mobile technology exhibition worldwide. With more than 1,700 companies and vendors showcasing their products and solutions, the exhibition gave thousands of attendees the chance to enlighten themselves with the latest innovations in the mobile industry, such as new phones, tablets, software and hardware developments, and more.

SEDCO showcased a range of innovative products and solutions, which all aim at granting telecom operators better management and control of their branches. During the expo, SEDCO launched its latest innovation, Self Service Shop.

"Our solution replaces a classical shop with a high tech shop that enables telecom companies to offer all of their services and to sell produces efficiently in high traffic areas 24/7 at a fraction of the cost," said Majdi Shawish, SEDCO's CEO.

SEDCO also presented self service kiosks of different models, specifically designed for the telecom sector. The kiosks allow telecom customers to gain many services by themselves partially or completely, such as bill payment, subscription, issuance of new sim card, and so on. SEDCO also introduced Customer Visit Management Solution (CVM), which is an advanced system that allows telecom operators to handle all the processes of the customer's visit. The solution offers a better customer experience while having better control on business performance.

With SEDCO's self service shops and kiosks and CVM solution, telecom companies will be able to offer services to their customers anytime anywhere, which will boost customer satisfaction, decrease the workload, and increase revenues.

Lincolnshire, IL - Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a recognized global leader in technologies that extend real-time visibility into business operations, today announced the shipment of its one millionth real-time locating system (RTLS) tag. Zebra provides customers with products and solutions incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to help them track the location of assets, people and transactions in real-time to gain greater visibility into their business operations. From helping customers track tools in complex manufacturing environments to giving them the ability to locate vehicles throughout the production process, Zebra provides solutions that combine the physical manufacturing of products with the digital world to gain new insights and efficiencies.

“This milestone of one million RTLS tags is a great accomplishment for Zebra and points to growing demand for real-time locating systems,” said Jill Stelfox, GM of Locations Solutions, Zebra Technologies. “Companies are turning to Zebra to provide the visibility they need in order to improve their operations.”

Customers using Zebra’s active RFID technology and RTLS solutions include leaders in the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare and sports industries. According to Frost & Sullivan in its report, “Analysis of the Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) Market,” global RTLS usage is forecast to increase at an average annual rate of 37 percent through 2018.

"The need for accurately tracking and monitoring assets and personnel in today's competitive business environment is leading to high demand for RTLS solutions worldwide. RTLS is the preferred choice as it provides precise, real-time critical business information,” said Nandini Bhattacharya, senior research analyst, Auto Identification and Data Capture, Frost & Sullivan. “Technological advancements have made it possible for end users to chose among a range of technologies such as Wi-Fi, ultra-wideband, ultrasound, infrared, and active and passive RFID. End users can also use a combination of multiple technologies for a stronger RTLS solution that will yield better results."

In the coming years, companies will increase investments in RFID technology and RTLS solutions to improve visibility and enable more informed business decisions. A recent global study commissioned by Zebra Technologies found 53 percent of respondents are planning to implement Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the next two years, and noted barcoding and RFID tracking technologies as important to enabling IoT solutions.

Zebra has long supported customers by providing products and solutions incorporating active RFID technology, including Dart ultra-wideband (UWB) and WhereNet solutions, to help track the location of assets, people and transactions in real-time. Zebra’s IEEE and ISO-compliant tags, sensors and supporting systems provide interoperability and facilitate the build-out of scalable real-time locating systems specific to each customer’s needs.

About Zebra Technologies

A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) offers technologies that give a virtual voice to an organization’s assets, people and transactions, enabling organizations to unlock greater business value. The company’s extensive portfolio of marking and printing technologies, including RFID and real-time locating systems, illuminates mission-critical information to help customers take smarter business actions.

For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit www.zebra.com.

IRVINE, CA - DecisionPoint™ Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DPSI), a leading provider and integrator of Enterprise Mobility and Wireless Applications, and Worldlink Integration Group, Inc. are proud to announce a mutually beneficial partnership. The two companies will work together to provide a wide range of services and technologies to support retail and enterprise clients.

DecisionPoint offers mobile computing solutions consisting of hardware, applications and services that increase efficiency for companies around the world. DecisionPoint’s value centers around empowering mobile workers to improve their customer service levels and accelerate business growth. Worldlink rapidly deploys a scalable workforce to deliver diverse technical skills with a high level of consistency and efficiency to support technology deployment requirements.

This partnership will allow DecisionPoint and Worldlink to increase their respective offerings to clients. “DecisionPoint is proud to partner with Worldlink. Their deployment and support offerings are the perfect complement to our existing offerings and will enable us to provide our clients with a broader range of cost effective solutions”, said Greg Henry, DecisionPoint, Vice President of Product Management.

“Worldlink will benefit immensely from increased expertise in the areas of mobility and wireless connectivity, as well as access to associated hardware and applications,” said John Fecteau, Worldlink, CEO. This will better position both companies as a resource and valuable partner.

About DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. improves productivity and delivers operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers. They accomplish this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere. DecisionPoint utilizes all the latest wireless, mobility, and software development technologies. For more information on DecisionPoint Systems, please visit www.decisionpt.com

About Worldlink Integration Group, Inc.

Worldlink Integration Group, Inc. is a national provider of technology deployment services headquartered in Lake Forest, CA. Their team consists of a highly qualified staff of engineers, project managers and skilled technicians led by an experienced management team that is dedicated to providing clients with exceptional service, quality and value. Worldlink offers a full breadth of professional services including project management, product integration, logistics management, equipment installation, and maintenance services. For more information on Worldlink, please visit www.worldlinkintegration.com

Gary Davies - ADFLOW Networks

Burlington, ON, - While Digital Signage requires robust and functional software which works 99.9% of the time, it also requires hardware that is equally up to the task. ADFLOW’s Prospects frequently ask us if it’s okay to save costs by using an inexpensive media player and screen rather than purchasing a commercial grade model. The answer is, it depends on how you feel about “the consequence of failure”, which is a term used in manufacturing to describe the effect on the business in the event an asset fails. The more important the asset, the more effort and cost expended to ensure it doesn’t fail. Here is a simple example; you would never replace the headlights in your car just because they are getting old and might fail someday because the consequence of failure is very small. If you turn on the headlights at some point and one doesn’t work, it isn’t a big deal since you would simply have it replaced the next day. Now, on the other hand, think about your engine’s oil. Would you ever think about letting the engine run dry? Of course not, because the consequence of failure would be high, i.e. the cost of a new engine.

So how does the consequence of failure apply to digital signage? Well, if you decide to go for a cheap PC versus a purpose-built media player, the chances are much higher that the unit will fail sooner and more frequently. Likewise, the decision to use a consumer grade or “commercial lite” screen will appear to save you money in the short term, but will no doubt result in more frequent failures over time. In the world of digital signage, the consequence of failure is “dark screens”, and while it’s not the end of the world, it’s definitely not pretty and it certainly creates the wrong customer impression. The time spent in the “dark zone” will depend on how quickly you can replace the failed device(s). Do you have spares? Does your digital signage partner have spares? Who will do the replacement? Do you need a ladder or an electrician? Can the replacement take place during business hours? Dealing with frequent equipment failures is a big pain in terms of time, effort and cost. It also has a negative impact on the business. So, is it worth the risk just to save a few dollars on the initial purchase price of hardware? The answer is it’s up to you.

My advice is to think of digital signage hardware like a parachute and buy the very best you can afford!

About ADFLOW Networks

Established in 2000 and a pioneer in the Digital Signage Industry, ADFLOW Networks has been providing award-winning solutions including the development, deployment, and management of passive and interactive digital media networks. All of ADFLOW’s Digital Signage networks are powered by ADFLOW’s patented Dynamic Messaging System™. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, Canada with U.S. offices in Chicago, IL and Philadelphia, PA, ADFLOW has grown to become one of North America’s largest Digital Signage and Interactive Kiosk providers. Visit us at the ADFLOW blog.

Adder Corporation, the Digital Keyboard, Video, Mouse (D-KVM) specialist, is to launch the DX500 a DisplayPort KVM extender at NAB, which runs from April 6th to 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The DX500 extends two DisplayPort video streams plus high speed USB (480Mbps), analog audio and digital audio (SPDIF) over 300 feet (100 Meters) of CATx cable. The link is capable of supporting support a single 2560x1600 @60Hz screen or two screens running at 1080p resolutions. The link is lossless so every pixel is faithfully reproduced at the receiver unit.

Also featuring at the show is the enhanced CCS4-USB Command and Control switch which includes new features of support for complex keyboards and mice and screen identification module.

The CCS4-USB enables a user to work across up to four computers and screens though a single keyboard and mouse significantly reducing the desk clutter. The CCS4-USB delivers seamless switching of USB 2.0 and audio, using an upgraded version of Adder’s USB True Emulation technology.

The most significant feature is the Free-Flow technology which enables the user to switch control of computers by moving the mouse cursor seamlessly from screen to screen.

Adder will also be demonstrating the award-winning AdderLink Infinity Matrix. This Digital KVM matrix switcher solution enables an operator to work on any computer across a LAN using standard 1Gb Ethernet infrastructure at any distance without any loss in capabilities.  

Users have the capability to create an infinite sized digital matrix with DVI, USB, RS232 and audio available at any user station. It provides almost unlimited extension possibilities making it an ideal solution for broadcasters, allowing multiple studios and control rooms to be connected, no matter where they are located.

Another advantage of the AdderLink Infinity matrix is that it removes the noise and heat associated with a hard drive away from the sensitive broadcasting environment, allowing producers to concentrate on what they do best without needless distractions.

Also at the show is the ALIF2112T – part of the AdderLink Infinity matrix solution, it is a high performance KVM server that can be accessed remotely via IP with a VNC viewer and/or simultaneously with an AdderLink Infinity receiver.

A huge advantage is that it can simultaneously serve a VNC equipped video wall processor and user station reducing the complexity of control room infrastructure to integrate a KVM matrix with video walls.

“Being able to extend high resolution digital video and maintain full control is important for the broadcast industry,” says Tim Conway, VP of Adder Corporation. “Whether it be controlling multiple computers from a single station, managing 4 systems at the same time from a single keyboard and mouse or simply removing the noisy computers or servers from the working environment - we have a range of products to make it happen.”

Adder will be demonstrating these and many more products on booth SL11808.

About Adder

Adder is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity solutions. Adder's media networks, extenders and keyboard, mouse and video switch solutions enable the control and distribution of IT systems around the world. The company distributes its products in more than 60 countries through a network of distributors, resellers and OEMs. Adder has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Shanghai and Singapore

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 that it has closed a private placement (“placement”), raising gross proceeds of $254,600.

The Company completed the placement by issuing 848,666 Units at price of $0.30 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Common Share of the Company (each a “Common Share” and collectively, the “Common Shares”) and one common share purchase warrant (each a “Warrant” and collectively, the “Warrants”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.45 for a period of 24 months from the date of completing this subscription.

“GraphicMedia has been a very strong supporter of iSIGN and our technology,” stated Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased that they saw fit to invest with us at a premium price, which exhibits the degree of their confidence in our Smart Antennas and Company. We feel that this investment as well as coming strategic investment will lead to additional US based shareholders.”

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a world 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: IBM and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. 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.

© 2012 iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

 

New York, USA - ComQi, the leading digital in-venue media management company today announced promotions and organizational changes matching its growth and global footprint.

Ajay Chowdhury, the current Chief Executive of ComQi is to become Chairman of the company, based in London. Ifti Ifhar is to become Chief Executive of the company based in New York. Ifti is the current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ComQi.

“As the leading cloud based provider in the space, we provide technologies that allow our clients to easily manage complex digital media networks across the globe. To ensure we can continue to give our global clients the excellent service they expect from us we have put this new structure in place,” said Ajay Chowdhury. “I am also very pleased that Ifti Ifhar has taken up the reigns to become Chief Executive of the Group. Ifti brings years of successful experience of building and leading strong executive teams for fast growing global companies. He brings his extensive experience to continue to build ComQi’s business”.

Ifti Ifhar said “I’m extremely excited to work with the team to continue ComQi’s strong growth and market leader position. ComQi is a powerhouse of innovation, we have the right team in the right place to fulfil our strategy of providing our customers with the most flexible cloud based platform and advanced solutions to manage their in-venue digital customer touch points, be they digital signage, mobile, video, web, touch or music.”

In addition, Stuart Armstrong, currently President of ComQi America and based in New York becomes Chief Revenue Officer, with a global remit for revenue growth. Max Stevens-Guille based in Toronto remains as Chief Technology Officer and Stephen Allen, based in London is promoted to become President of ComQi, EMEA.

About ComQi

ComQi is a global leader providing a powerful multi-channel message management platform that controls a network’s content and infrastructure, closing the loop between digital signage, mobile, web and social media within a venue. ComQi has won numerous awards including the AV Technology Award for the Best Digital Signage Product in 2011. It has been voted as the number one global digital signage provider for three years in a row by DailyDOOH and a Tier One player by Frost & Sullivan for the second year in a row.

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, Six Flags (in the US), McDonald's and The Premier League (in the UK), CinemaxX (in Germany), Toys ‘R’ Us (in China) and Carrefour and Credit Lyonnais (in France).
With over 12 years of expertise and an installed base of more than 400,000 displays worldwide, ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Jerusalem, Toronto, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai. See our website at www.comqi.com

 

Major German airport DOOH operator makes a safe bet on the future by converting its entire network to BroadSign's platform

FRANKFURT, GERMANY (PRWEB) - Media Frankfurt GmbH, Germany’s largest OOH advertising media owner in airports has converted all of its 161 digital locations to BroadSign International’s digital signage software platform.

Media Frankfurt’s network is currently comprised of 238 large-format LCD panels, strategically placed to capture the attention of over 57 million passengers annually. A number of large LED screens will be added in the near future.

The technical aspects of network operations for Media Frankfurt and managed services are supported by Neo Solutions, a full-service digital signage systems integrator, who is already managing several thousand screens running on BroadSign SaaS.

Media Frankfurt’s Director of Operations, Christian Brauch said that the company selected BroadSign following some high-profile referrals and a period of extensive research and testing. “Since the switch we find that the software makes it easy for us to configure the networks as well as schedule and execute campaigns of any complexity,” he added.

“The German-speaking digital signage market is rapidly expanding and we are honored to be selected by such a prominent operator as Media Frankfurt. We are confident that their investment in BroadSign as an emerging standard will help make their media more efficient and compatible with the many other European networks thanks to our platform,” states BroadSign’s Vice President of Sales, Skip Beloff.

About BroadSign

BroadSign International LLC is the leading global provider of software-as-a-service for digital signage networks. Its software allows networks to target out-of-home audiences, place advertising or promotional campaigns, play back scheduled content on each screen and account for campaign performance. Some of the world’s largest and most successful digital signage networks run on BroadSign’s platform. They take advantage of its comprehensive functionality, reliability and virtually unlimited capacity for growing networks without adding personnel. BroadSign is consistently ranked among the top 3 global digital signage software suppliers and received the 2012 Global Growth Leadership Award in the Digital Signage Software market from Frost & Sullivan. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://broadsign.com.

About Media Frankfurt

Media Frankfurt GmbH is the exclusive marketing agency for advertising space at Frankfurt Airport. Thanks to its connection to the JCDecaux network (the world-market leader for airport advertising) with 152 airports around the globe, Media Frankfurt is also the point of contact for German companies planning international airport campaigns. With over 2,000 advertising media, Media Frankfurt reaches about 60 million passengers at Frankfurt Airport, the home base of Lufthansa and an important hub of the entire Star Alliance. The product portfolio of Media Frankfurt ranges from Citylightposters, via digital media, light boxes and large-scale billboards, to customised airport marketing solutions. The spectrum of services provided by Media Frankfurt includes not only the marketing of advertising space but also the development of products and concepts. http://www.media-frankfurt.de

DULUTH, Ga.,  – NCR Corporation announced today the successful deployment of NCR TouchPort 70 kiosks for AviancaTaca, a leading Latin American airline.

AviancaTaca is experiencing significant growth in the number of passengers it serves and continues to add new planes and routes.  As a result, the airline required a technology partner with solutions to enhance the passenger experience and alleviate congestion at check-in areas. This builds on AviancaTaca’s commitment to innovative, agile and high-quality service.

AviancaTaca selected the NCR TouchPort because of NCR’s superior technology and global reputation, as well as specific features of the TouchPort, including a passport reader, not offered by other potential technology partners. NCR will also provide support services.

“The addition of the NCR kiosks expands self-service check-in access for our travelers to the channel of their choice – at home on the web, en route via mobile or at the airport on a kiosk,” said Carmen Ravello, IT support leader in South America for AviancaTaca.  “Offering self-service check-in with NCR technology supports our objective of creating an exceptional experience for the travelers who choose to fly with us.”

The TouchPort kiosk features an all-in-one construction, with touchscreen, printer and other components in a sleek and compact enclosure that takes up very little valuable airport floor space. It can be installed in various places, including existing ticket counters, podiums and table tops for maximum integration into an airline’s or airport’s design scheme.

The AviancaTaca devices have been deployed at nine Peruvian airports: Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez Lima, Aeropuerto Internacional Puerto Maldonado, Aeropuerto Internacional Cusco, Aeropuerto Trujillo, Aeropuerto Internacional Chiclayo, Aeropuerto Internacional Piura, Aeropuerto Juliaca, Aeropuerto Tarapoto and Aeropuerto Arequipa.

“Self-service check-in has become pervasive as airlines and airports around the world seek to make check-in faster and easier for their passengers,” said NCR Travel Vice President and General Manager Tyler Craig. “We are now beginning to see the industry explore new ways to deploy kiosks, which have already made a significant impact on check-in times and passenger satisfaction, to solve other business challenges such as processing baggage, managing cash and driving incremental revenue.”

To learn more about the NCR technology AviancaTaca is using and other NCR travel technology, please visit the NCR booth, No. 1160, during Passenger Terminal Expo in Geneva, Switzerland, from April 9 to 11.

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.

SoloHealth, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, and Safeway, Inc., one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, announced today they have signed a multiyear deal to rollout the SoloHealth Station® kiosk to almost 700 Safeway stores nationwide.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) - SoloHealth®, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, and Safeway, Inc., one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, announced today they have signed a multiyear deal to rollout the SoloHealth Station® kiosk to almost 700 Safeway stores nationwide. Starting this April, the SoloHealth Stations will begin being installed in stores, giving Safeway’s customers access to free health screenings, personalized assessments and valuable health information. The new service compliments Safeway’s already comprehensive health and wellness services it offers customers.

“Safeway shares our commitment of empowering consumers to take charge of their health,” said Stephen Kendig, CCO & EVP of SoloHealth. “We believe that access, awareness and education are keys to a healthy lifestyle, and we’re bringing comprehensive health and wellness services directly to Safeway’s customers. We look forward to working closely with Safeway to ensure we are always offering the most valuable tools that can lead to healthier and happier lifestyles for their growing customer base.”

To date, more than 10 million consumers have interacted with the SoloHealth Station and averaging more than 4.5 minutes per session. The Stations are currently located in almost 2,500 retail locations nationwide, expanding to more than 4,000 by 2014.

A free bilingual service, the SoloHealth Station is a healthcare access platform for consumers providing screenings for vision, blood pressure, weight, and body mass index, a symptom checker as well as an overall health assessment free of charge. Additionally, the Station serves as a valuable resource to provide health and wellness information and services, offering a convenient, user-friendly platform to make health information and data easy to access, inform, store and share.

The Station offers highly personalized, targeted and interactive opportunities for consumers, advertisers and retailers by placing kiosks in high-traffic retail locations. The SoloHealth Station is backed by technology that allows for flexibility to make changes remotely and quickly so the company can continue to expand the services offered to consumers and advertising partners.

About SoloHealth

Based in Atlanta, Ga., SoloHealth® is a leading consumer-driven healthcare technology company, providing a health and wellness access point through its FDA- approved health SoloHealth Station screening kiosks located in retail locations nationwide. The Company’s philosophy is to empower consumers about their health through awareness, education and convenient self-service technology. Strategic investors and partners include Coinstar/Redbox (CSTR), Walter Huff (founder of HBOC), WellPoint and Dell. Additionally, the company received a sizeable grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Visit http://www.solohealth.com or @SoloHealth.

About Safeway

http://www.Safeway.com: Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, based on sales. The company operates 1,644 stores in the United States and western Canada and had annual sales of $43.6 billion in 2011.

Toronto, Florida – 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 preliminary details of its ongoing research and development plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

In light of many companies supplying mobile devices to their staff for communication purposes, in-store product information use and point-of-sale (“POS”) devices, iSIGN has started development of new cutting edge technology that will enable customers to take control of off-the-shelf Android Smartphone and Tablet devices. This technology will support the remote control of Android device’s capabilities to target specific applications within retail, hospitality and digital signage verticals. Adoption of off-the-shelf smartphone and tablet devices within these verticals is skyrocketing as device costs are driven down while device capabilities steadily increase.

The challenge in using these general purpose devices is that they can be misused by employees for personal use and may include too many features, thus making them harder to use. In addition, these units are prone to theft. iSIGN customers, utilizing this new technology, will be able to configure off-the-shelf devices to perform dedicated functions such as portable Point-Of-Sale, sales associate assists, in-room entertainment and end-cap signage to their own requirements, by disabling any function that the customer doesn’t want to allow. This will result in the customer having a stripped down device for its employees to use, better control over employee time management, and reduced device theft. Additional capabilities include device usage statistics and geo-fenced theft alarming. Unlike other remote Android management tools currently available, iSIGN’s new technology will support dedicated applications and can be easily configured with no training required.

“It is important for us to devote resources to research and development projects in order to build upon our existing technology as well as to develop addition technology to offer to clients and prospective clients alike,” stated Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “We have discussed the major projects that we currently have underway with our business partners, who have expressed great interest in our initiatives. They and we feel very strongly that our projects, of which this is the first, will add value to our technology and product offerings and believe that the new technology that we are working on has great revenue potential.”

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a world 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: IBM and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. 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.
© 2012 iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

 

Mvix, the market leader in digital signage systems, has announced a partnership with the Fremont School District to equip digital signage and menu board systems at its new facilities. This type of partnership is a rising trend with school districts, seeking innovative ways to improve efficiency.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) - Mvix, the market leader in digital signage systems, has announced a partnership with the Fremont School District. The district resides in Fremont, Michigan and serves two high schools, one middle school and two elementary schools. This type of partnership is a rising trend with school districts, seeking innovative ways to improve efficiency.

For Fremont School District, the timing was perfect. A new high school was set to open in fall 2012. Rick Webb, the district’s Director of Technology was charged with the task. “That summer, our department had a lot to take on with opening a new building,” says Webb. “We were in the process of moving our equipment to the new building, installing a new data center and replacing the entire phone system – all in one summer.” Even though the district was overwhelmed with work, they hoped that digital signage would improve future efficiency. Like most schools, Fremont was using static menu options and wanted to improve the flow of traffic during the lunchtime hour.

After speaking with several companies, Webb decided to select Mvix. “The main reason we selected Mvix was the feature set availability at a low price point,” says Webb. “They were probably 15 to 20 percent lower on costs than other options with similar features.” Also, the installation process was easy and Webb was able to get the support he needed during a very busy time. “The support has been good,” says Webb. “Every time I’ve reached out, we’ve gotten what we needed.” The district can upload a 40-day lunch menu rotation, which takes about an hour to accomplish.

After just six months, students and staff have already noticed the benefits. When they enter the dining area, the digital display clearly displays food choices – and students get into the correct line quickly and efficiently. “Digital menu boards were an excellent option for Fremont School District,” says Ross McClymonds, V.P. of Global Sales at Mvix. “They wanted more flexibility and a sharper look for the new high school. Digital signage helped them accomplish this.”

Webb’s team is also in the process of rolling out a student notification system. The new system will allow faster and efficient communication among teachers, staff members and students. “When students are needed in the office, staff will be able to reach them faster,” says Webb. “This is also true for our teachers, who sometimes need access to students quickly.”

The digital signage started out as a pilot program; however, the technology may be implemented in other buildings in the future. “It’s a natural progression,” says Webb. “If it works well here, the signs may start popping up in our other buildings as well. Everybody loves the new menu boards.”

To learn more about Mvix’s diverse line of digital signage products, call 866-310-4923 or visit: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – CAYIN Technology unveils the entry-level content management server, CMS-20, to provide a complete line of digital signage servers for small to large self-hosted digital signage networks.

CAYIN releases the new entry-level digital signage server, CMS-20, to manage projects involving less than 20 media players. It not only helps administrators perform effective central management, but also broadcasts live streaming video to provide real-time entertainment for digital signage networks.

CAYIN CMS content management servers, bundled with hardware and software, are full-featured digital signage servers for efficient player management, content update, central scheduling, and live video streaming. With the embedded web-based user interface, users can manage the device directly from a web browser without installing any software in their computers.

CAYIN’s digital signage solution is developed based on client-server architecture. Administrators can use a CMS-20 server to create a maximum of two-layer groups and manage all SMP digital signage players systematically. Playlists can be edited and scheduled on a weekly basis or as a one-time event. SMP players will playback synchronized content automatically based on the schedule assigned by the CMS server.

CMS-20 can also manage a maximum of 2 video signals per server and up to 64 inputs for the whole system. It can transmit streaming data to CAYIN’s digital signage players by means of LAN broadcasting, multi-casting, or uni-casting, and broadcast live streaming videos, such as live shows, sport games, and TV news, over the digital signage network.

Sending emergency messages instantly to all screens is possible as well. Administrators can activate the alert mechanism and broadcast emergency messages to a particular group or to all groups. Emergency messages can be presented in many formats, such as texts, images, video, HTML, etc.

CMS-20 provides the most economic way for users to enjoy abundant benefits of central management. The server truly offers an optimum solution for users to manage a smaller-scale, self-hosted digital signage network. For medium and large scale projects, CAYIN also provides a series of advanced servers to meet the requirements.

For detailed product introduction, please visit:
http://www.cayintech.com/digital_signage_products/digital_signage_server_cms20.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.

 

 

Self-Service Health & Wellness Platform Gains Strong Consumer Engagement Rates Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA. —  SoloHealth, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company,announced that its SoloHealth Station kiosk has surpassed the 10-million mark for consumer usage, as well as posted strong consumer engagement rates including time spent with the kiosks. The data has been compiled since January 2011 across SoloHealth Stations currently located in select Walmart, Safeway, Sam’s Club and Schnuck’s Markets. As of today, the consumer interactions stand at 10.4 million and climbingliterally by the hour.

We are thrilled to offer millions of Americans a healthcare access platform that delivers free healt h and wellness services, tools and information in conveni ent retail locations nationwide,” said Bart Foster, CEO & Founder of SoloHealth. “We are now within a 10 min ute drive time of 48% of the US population, which shows the scale and reach of the Station across the nation. As we grow, we are exploring many new ways we can leverage our versatile platform to continue to help better our nation’s health and healthcare syst em, especially as the country prepares for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rollout.”

SoloHealth Data & Consumer Engagement Stats:

10.4MM+ – Consumer interactions have surpassed 10 million; continues to grow.
85,000 – Approximate number of users per day nationwide.
4.5 mins. – Average number of minutes each consumer spends per session with the kiosk.
2,200 – Current number of SoloHealth Stations in market.
3,500 – Estimated number of SoloHealth Stations to be in market by end of 2013
33% – Approximately 33% of users took more than one test; blood pressure and BMI highest combo.
57% - Percentage of consumers that tested for blood pressure, the most widely used single test.
20% - Saturdays drove 19% more users than other days.
35+ – 65% of male and female users are 35 and older. ( 55% male, 45% female)
71% - Percentage of SoloHealth Station users that are at medium to high risk of hypertension.
51% - Percentage of SoloHealth Station users that are overweight to obese.
31% - Percentage of SoloHealth Station users who are uninsured
25% - Percentage of consumers that are returning users.
95% - Satisfaction rating on accuracy of results, length of the experience, and likelihood to use again.

*Consumer “interaction” constitutes a consumer taking at least one test per session.

The SoloHealth Station is a healthcare access platform for consumers providing screenings for vision, blood pressure, weight, and body mass index, a symptom checker as well as an overall health assessment free of charge. The Station also connects consumers to local professionals through their databases, helping people enter the most appropriate and accurate point in the health care system. Additionally, the Station can serve as a valuable resource to provide health and wellness information and services, offering a convenient, user-friendly platform to make health information and data easy to access, inform, store and share.

The Station offers highly personalized, targeted and interactive opportunities for consumers, advertisers and retailers by placing kiosks in high-traffic retail locations and offering integration across a multi-platform ecosystem complete with digital signage, Internet and mobile. The SoloHealth Station is backed by technology that allows for flexibility to make changes remotely and quickly so the company can continue to expand the services offered to consumers and advertising partners.

About SoloHealth

Based in Atlanta, Ga., SoloHealth® is a leader in self-service consumer healthcare, utilizing patented technology to deploy interactive health screening kiosks to empower consumers about their health through awareness, education and convenience. The company’s award-winning first offering was the EyeSite Vision kiosk. In summer 2010, the company received a $1.2 M grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to help enable innovation for self-service healthcare and prevention. In 2011, SoloHealth announced its next-generation kiosk, the SoloHealth Station, offering vision, blood pressure, weight, symptoms checking, body mass index, overall health assessment; and access to a database of local doctors. The company’s bilingual kiosks provide free health screenings and recommendations for follow-up care, which leads to prevention and lower health care costs. Strategic investors and partners include Coinstar/Redbox (CSTR), Walter Huff (founder of HBOC), WellPoint and Dell. For more information, visit www.solohealth.com or @SoloHealth.

 

SoloHealth Contact
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Two digital display walls embrace new audience and called a beautiful thing to see

CYPRESS, Calif. – Visitors to the celebrated Cleveland Museum of Art and its Gallery One are engaging with displays and curating their own tours thanks to Christie® MicroTiles® and Christie Interactivity Kit. Blending art and technology as part of an elegant $100 million renovation, Gallery One’s Collection Wall is a 40-foot wide multi-touch screen comprising two 15-units wide by 5-units tall Christie MicroTiles video walls using Christie Interactivity Kit. The 4-unit wide by 3-unit tall “Line and Shape” MicroTiles video wall with another Interactivity Kit is located in Studio Play, Gallery One’s early (childhood) learning zone.   

Inspiring visitors and motivating the younger, tech-savvy demographic to explore the museum’s thousands of works including Pablo Picasso masterpieces, the Collection Wall allows up to 16 people to interact simultaneously with the wall using RFID tags on iPad stations. The results they create also suggest further topics of interest. Visitors can personalize and build their collections, curating their own tours on the iPad using the museum’s ArtLens app.

The “Line and Shape” wall lets up to three children simultaneously draw lines or shapes. The content management software then finds and displays similar shaped artwork from the museum’s collection, encouraging participants to see shapes in everyday life.

Zenith Systems Finds the Answer with Christie MicroTiles

When Christie MicroTiles debuted, Doug Fortney of Zenith Systems, project integrator, learned how the museum could eliminate the need to replace projector lamps and not worry about color matching even for a display that runs all day. He was particularly interested in their maintenance since he wanted to install a video wall directly into the architecture.

“When I learned from Bob Christopher (Central Regional Manager, Business Products Fixed Install, Christie) you could repair each tile just by removing its screen – that got really interesting because, as an integrator, we’re always thinking about not only building something, but maintaining it. It was very important to come up with a sustainable design. Part of what is so attractive about MicroTiles and Interactivity Kit is the components are modular, not very big, and everything can be repaired quickly. We don’t really have access to the back – so we needed to be able to fix anything from the front,” said Fortney.

“The big things that appealed to us are no lamps to replace, the 65,000-hour half-life of the LEDs, the technology in the MicroTiles that helps them maintain a uniform color across all the tiles, and the great black levels. Trying to make this art look really spectacular requires fantastic black levels and the MicroTiles give us the blacks we want. The art really ‘pops’ on it and adds to that ‘wow’ effect because the black levels are so good.”

Christie Interactivity Kit Completes the Visual Solution

“The other piece that became very important was learning about Christie Interactivity Kit at another trade show – because this wall was going to be interactive. Until that point, we were looking at another product for the touch interface because we needed a very high accuracy performance where you touch a small piece of art and manipulate it,” noted Fortney.   

Adding to the experience, Fortney and his team also wrote software that generates a dead zone around the initial touch, preventing accidental touches such as a piece of loose clothing from creating an unintentional result.

Powered by Baanto™ ShadowSense™, the Christie Interactivity Kit adds multi-touch interactivity to any large-format, rectangular digital display. It lets multiple users interact simultaneously with a video wall with the resolution and speed needed to support finger-based gestures such as flicking, pinching, rotating and scrolling. Scalable, and designed in pieces, Christie Interactivity Kit attaches to a video wall perimeter and is configurable into 84 different sizes with no drivers or manual calibration of sensors or cameras required.

Fortney said the displays are becoming the iconic symbol of the gallery, calling them a unique application of technology and a beautiful thing to see. He is not alone. The Cleveland Museum of Art and its Christie MicroTiles/Christie Interactivity Kit digital displays are earning enthusiastic reviews from staff, visitors and media.  

“From everybody it has been an ‘Oh wow! This is beautiful.’ No one has seen anything like it,” Fortney concluded. “From a distance, the wall has a real ‘wow factor’ and then a completely different ‘oh wow’ experience when you go up and interact with it because now it is right in your face. Rather than simply a traditional static museum, you have interactivity that helps people see, appreciate, and understand the art that is at the museum. The technology draws this new crowd here and they want to experience it.”  

About Christie®

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

BEIJING, China – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) announced today it will provide NCR TouchPort kiosks to Ordos Ejin Horo Airport in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, through a partnership with Beijing Sinonet Technology Co., Ltd (Sinonet). The kiosks will run on a common use self-service (CUSS) platform, allowing passengers to use the kiosks for self-check-in for flights on all the airlines that operate at the airport.

This is the first time that Ordos Ejin Horo airport has offered self-service check-in for passengers. NCR’s technology is a major part of Ordos Ejin Horo Airport’s and Sinonet’s effort to accommodate the rapid increase in passengers at the airport.

NCR will also provide maintenance services for the kiosks to ensure maximum availability.

Founded in 2007, the Ordos Ejin Horo Airport is a regional airport with routes connecting to more than 30 cities in northern China. It currently has a passenger volume of more than 1 million for the third consecutive year.  More than 10 airlines operate out of Ordos Ejin Horo, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Hebei Airlines and Spring Airlines.

Passengers arriving at Ordos Ejin Horo Airport can use the NCR self-check in kiosks to check flight information, change seats, check itineraries and print boarding passes. Passengers who have checked in online but wish to make changes can also use the kiosks.

The NCR TouchPort kiosk comes with a faster processing speed, reducing passenger transaction times. The kiosks also feature two-sided thermal paper technology, which will save up to 40% on paper costs, help reduce staff workload for paper replenishment and facilitate group check-in. The kiosks can also read mobile barcodes, drivers’ licenses and passports making the check-in process even easier and giving Ordos Ejin Horo Airport the potential to develop paperless self check-in in the future.

“Ordos Ejin Horo Airport has set a best practice model for other regional airports in China by providing a shared self-service check-in offering,” NCR Travel Vice President and General Manager Tyler Craig. “The NCR self check-in kiosks help regional airports make traveling easier and more convenient and truly bring cost savings and efficiency to both airports and airlines.”

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.

 

For enterprise-quality' rich multimedia applications

‘s-Hertogenbosch -- AOPEN, the leader in digital signage and appliance computing for enterprises, today announced the Digital Engine DE6100. The DE6100 is for those that demand the most advanced multimedia and computational workloads. The small and powerful system enables multi-display capabilities for cutting-edge digital signage applications.

The DE6100 comes equipped with an AMD Embedded R-series accelerated processing unit (APU) Dual/Quad Core, allowing users superb versatility as they create and display innovative content on their signage network. With this processing unit, users will have access to high-end features such as:

• Support for both Spanning (stretched desktop) and Extended Desktop on all connected screens using Eyefinity technology for up to three independent (Full HD) displays.
• A Secure Asset Management unit that allows for GPU-assisted encryption/decryption of content, enabling less CPU overhead and lower power.
• Enhancements to the Unified Video Decoder that extend the capabilities of the AMD Embedded R-Series APU platform to include high definition decoding with dual output and stereoscopic 3D.
• Support for ultra HD resolution (4k) through display port.

Organizations will be able to feed content to three separate displays, allowing them to either create three different video feeds or a single video feed distributed across a three-panel display or three independent displays. Customers will not need to buy additional graphics port splitters; they are in the box ready to go.

Besides these powerful features, the unit has low power consumption and offers the best possible performance per euro. With organizations looking to strip costs out of their infrastructure, minimizing the power bill is a critical focus. With the DE6100, users will not need to compromise on their signage in order to keep those costs down.

"The DE6100 is the ideal system for high graphic performance; it fits in the same range as the best-selling DE7000,” said Gabriëlle Offringa, Marketing Manager at AOPEN. “Features such as the ability to run three channels at once and AMD Eyefinity technology supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, drives the ultimate panoramic computing experience."

The DE6100 has been designed for use in vigorous environments. It features the full suite of industry standard options; 2x USB 3.0 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, 1x Display Port, 2x HDMI ports, 12V support, Gigabit LAN and RS232 port. All this comes in a compact form factor that makes it perfect for signage solutions within retail, finance, hospitality, large enterprises and other major vertical markets with highly demanding signage needs.

About AOPEN

AOPEN has been established for over 17 years, pioneering the ultra-small form factor PC and Commercial Appliances, for global electronics, information technology and communications (ICT) solutions. Its access to the parent group Wistron, with 2011 combined revenue of greater than 21 billion USD and operations in more than 100 countries, gives AOPEN a worldwide pool of expertise, combined with innovative systems and solutions to deliver added value to customers. www.aopen.com

 

19,000 fuel pump and health club screens will convert to BroadSign

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA and MONTREAL, CANADA, – Outcast Media, the fastest growing TV network with nearly 19,000 screens in 120 DMAs, has started the conversion of its advertising network to BroadSign International, LLC.’s Software-as-a-Service. Outcast operates Fuel and Fitness networks with targeted content on screens in the United States that reach 48 million monthly viewers. Both networks will be converted to BroadSign.

Outcast offers a stellar slate of programming including customized content from Fox News Channel, ABC Entertainment (Jimmy Kimmel Live), MLB, NFL Network and Flixster (movie ratings and reviews), as well as content from Fortune 500 advertisers who generate high purchase intent and strong sales uplifts with their campaigns on the Fuel and Fitness Networks.

Outcast’s rapid growth forced the company to pursue a more powerful software platform that could meet the necessary scale and versatility requirements of its networks. Outcast’s CEO and co-founder, Matthew Stoudt, said: "With one of the smartest TV networks in the marketplace, Outcast needed a robust platform driven by innovation.  We evaluated a series of vendors which resulted in a clear win for BroadSign. We saw that its highly intuitive and scalable platform and industry-leading team made the best choice for our fast-growing TV network."

“Outcast’s scope of operation and constant need for expansion require a great degree of network automation, so they can focus on their core business of advertising,” remarks BroadSign’s Vice President of Sales, Skip Beloff. “This is what BroadSign is happy to provide. With consolidation in the digital signage software market becoming more evident, Outcast is making a safe bet for the future by choosing BroadSign’s service,” he added.
About BroadSign

BroadSign International LLC is the leading global provider of software-as-a-service for digital signage networks. Its software allows networks to target out-of-home audiences, place advertising or promotional campaigns; play back scheduled content on each screen and account for campaign performance. Some of the world’s largest and most successful digital signage networks run on BroadSign’s platform. They take advantage of its comprehensive functionality, reliability and virtually unlimited capacity for growing networks without adding personnel. BroadSign is consistently ranked among the top 3 global digital signage software suppliers and received the 2012 Global Growth Leadership Award in the Digital Signage Software market from Frost & Sullivan. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://www2.broadsign.com/e/17752/2013-03-26/7prt2/57115893.

About Outcast  
Outcast is the fastest growing television network at the pump and in health clubs, reaching 48 million monthly viewers at 19,000 screens nationwide. With engaging content that is relevant to our viewers, Outcast’s Fuel and Fitness Networks meet the needs of a new generation of sophisticated, multi-tasking consumers who are on-the-go and can't be reached through traditional media. The company is privately held and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with offices in New York City, Detroit and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.Outcast.net.

 

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Newest version of enterprise signage solution replicates content, balances systems loads, and provides fully automated routing cCapabilities

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration, and system products, today announced that Net Display Systems (NDS), a leading developer of digital signage software, has announced the availability of PADS4 release 2. With this newest release, NDS' PADS4 offers sub-server functionality, LDAP/AD integration, and proof-of-play reporting tools. The new software is available now through BTX.

The PADS4 release 2 features an intelligent sub-server system to replicate content in addition to fully automated routing capabilities to ensure that systems remain operational at all times. The sub-server system also adds system load balancing to minimize network traffic, which is ideal in larger enterprise environments. For simpler administration of user accounts, Active Directory integration manages users, their rights, and their roles within an organization, in addition to adopting the Active Directory organizational structure. LDAP further facilitates the management process by ensuring logon validation without requiring any intervention from system administrators.

"Our second release of PADS4 features additional functionalities designed to support today's most needed digital signage requirements," said Sjoerd van Leeuwen, CCO at NDS. "With warranted uptimes to ensure mission critical communications and proof-of-play reporting tools, customers can now more effectively design, schedule, and distribute any type of content to a variety of applications."

To make advertisements more effective, PADS4 release 2 also offers a powerful new proof-of-play feature that offers a flexible mechanism to record, view, and process logos for advisements or any other content being played. Logos can also be easily converted to detailed reports for billing purposes.

PADS4 release 2 is available as a 30-day trial and requests for downloads can be made at www.btx.com. A live demonstration is available upon request to info@btx.com.

About BTX Technologies, Inc.

BTX manufactures and distributes the industry's finest interface and integration products for audio, video, security, digital signage, and many other applications. Providing its customers with value-added "Beyond Distribution" services, the company backs every product it sells with a rigorous in-house testing program and highly trained customer support team. The company has been certified as an InfoComm International® Sapphire Certified Audiovisual Solutions Provider® (CAVSP®) since 2007. In business since 1967, the company's products are available online at www.btx.com, by calling 800-666-0996, and from a selection of international distributors listed on the company's website.

About Net Display Systems

Since our establishment in 1994 Net Display Systems has evolved into a recognized worldwide player for digital signage software. Developing digital signage software is our core-business. Our sole focus is software, total solutions are provided by our partners. With an extensive partner network the company is proactive in more than 75 countries. Our partners are dedicated and specialized professionals providing installation, training and support of our products.

Net Display Systems has thousands of installations in multiple market sectors from transportation, corporate and government to hospitality and retail. One in four of the 100 worlds most recognized brands have chosen PADS as their digital signage platform. Please visit www.nds.eu to learn more.

Childress assumes immediate responsibility for managing worldwide direct, systems integrator, and distributor sales forces, as well as all marketing and business development programs.
 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Moving strategically to add enterprise level management experience to its rapidly expanding business development efforts, NanoLumens today announced the appointment of Brad Childress to the position of Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Effective immediately, according to NanoLumens President & CEO Rick Cope, Childress assumes complete responsibility for developing and implementing all worldwide direct and channel sales programs as well as all national and regional marketing programs.
 
“NanoLumens has more than doubled in size in each of the last three years,” Cope said today. “We have implemented specific sales programs involving a direct sales management team, a systems integrator network, and an international distributor network. It is now time to bring in a seasoned sales and marketing executive who has the kind of enterprise level management experience to integrate these distinct sales teams into a single, highly productive and motivated sales force. Brad is just the person to do this and lead all of our sales and marketing teams to the next, higher level of success.”
 
In accepting his new appointment, Childress noted that, “As the head of sales and marketing for NanoLumens I am responsible for continuing the rapid sales growth of the company for all of our channels worldwide. This is an awesome responsibility that presents all of us with an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the success of this great company. I am extremely fortunate to have a team of experienced, respected sales directors and marketing professionals and to work with some of the best engineering and customer service minds in the digital media industry.”
 
Brad Childress brings nearly 30 years of sales and marketing experience to his new position at NanoLumens. Most recently, he was a partner at TechCXO, where he helped large and small technology companies accelerate their sales efforts through sales process design, territory, account and opportunity planning and high-impact go-to-market strategies. Prior to this he served as the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for nuBridges, where he played an integral role in the completion of a strategic sale of the company to Liaison Technologies.
 
Previous sales experience includes serving as the President & COO of The Complex Sale, Inc., where he was responsible for all company operations globally, and worked with dozens of companies worldwide to help them optimize their sales process. He also held the position of VP & General Manager for the Southern Region at Dun & Bradstreet Software, Inc. and served as Vice President of Solutions Marketing for Management Science America, Inc. Childress was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the Georgia Tech College of Management at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
 
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.

 

YESCO digital signs now connect with COR IBR600, WiPipe Central, and 4G

BOISE, Idaho – CradlePoint, the global leader in 3G/4G wireless networking solutions for distributed enterprises, is now powering the digital signs for YESCO, one of the world’s largest signage and digital outdoor display manufacturers.

“YESCO came to CradlePoint with requirements for a networking solution that was cost-effective, reliable, and flexible enough for the diverse locations of their signs,” said Ken Hosac, CradlePoint’s vice president of business development. “The CradlePoint COR IBR600 with integrated 4G provides the power and reliability necessary to operate YESCO’s connected digital signs. YESCO also uses WiPipe Central, CradlePoint’s cloud-based application and management platform, to manage each sign’s network remotely, improving productivity, increasing reliability, and enhancing the intelligence of their network and business operations.”

Many of the applications in YESCO’s signs require network connectivity, often in locations where wired Internet is impractical. YESCO needed a highly reliable networking solution that was small enough to fit in its signs, yet robust enough to power the network connectivity of the signs’ supporting functions like surveillance cameras, heat monitoring, and the security system.

“We make some of the largest digital signs in the world, so downtime is not an option,” said Justin Montalto, Network and Wireless Communications Administrator for YESCO. “The flexibility to connect with wired and wireless connections provides us and our customers with a sign that is network ready and easier to deploy.”

Using the CradlePoint COR IBR600 and WiPipe Central, CradlePoint’s cloud-based management platform, YESCO deploys network-ready digital signs for placement virtually anywhere. By taking advantage of WiPipe Central, YESCO can activate, configure, deploy, and manage the connectivity of signs from a central location, simplifying the customer experience and reducing IT costs.

“With WiPipe Central we have each sign’s network at our fingertips,” said Montalto. “We can configure and activate the CradlePoint routers as groups or independently. We have greatly improved the speed to deployment and the ability to troubleshoot once a sign has been deployed.”

About YESCO

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO designs, fabricates, installs, and provides ongoing maintenance for signage ranging from traditional vinyl and neon signs for small businesses to landmark digital signs like the largest digital sign in the world on the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas. In the 1930’s, YESCO made its mark by pioneering the creation of neon spectacular signs. Today, YESCO is at the forefront of creating network connected digital signage that is literally changing the face of advertising.

About CradlePoint

CradlePoint is the global leader in cloud managed 3G/4G networking solutions providing business grade, secure connectivity to distributed enterprise, small business, and mobile customers. With support for over 350 modems on more than 70 different carriers, CradlePoint defines excellence in connectivity. Specializing in failover, machine-to-machine (M2M), and primary connections, CradlePoint’s solutions are purpose built for PCI compliant networks. CradlePoint is the first to pioneer and fully enable high-speed LTE in our solutions to maximize the potential of the cloud for businesses worldwide. CradlePoint is a privately held company in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at CradlePoint.com or follow us on Twitter @CradlePoint.

One of NanoLumens’ earliest customers installs a new 7.5-foot tall by 23-foot wide NanoSlim DS Design-Specific LED display above the entrance to its busiest convention hall.
 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — On its busiest days, as many as 15,000 people make their way into Hall D of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Now, thanks to a new NanoLumens NanoSlim DS Design-Specific LED Display, all 15,000 visitors can stay informed and involved in the event underway as they enter and leave Hall D. Mounted just above the entrance to Hall D, the 7.5-foot tall by 23-foot wide, 6mm pixel pitch NanoSlim DS display is drawing crowds on its own and impressing prospective event producers, attendees and advertisers, according to St. Elmo Crawford, President of Digital Conventions, which operates all the digital signage at the convention center.
 
“When I first learned about NanoLumens’ display technology in 2011, I immediately thought of Hall D,” Crawford said. “But the size requirements were just too unique at the time. With the new NanoSlim DS line we were able to have a display built to our exact specifications, giving us a super bright, energy efficient, long-life display that is big enough to be seen clearly from 100 feet away. A projection system wouldn’t work here because of the bright ambient light, and any other manufacturer’s digital display would have weighed 5-10 times as much. The NanoLumens display provides 170 square feet of signage space and weighs less than 1,000 pounds! The display needed to be suspended from wires because of space constraints, and hanging a 10,000-pound display where people are walking under it was simply not an option.”
 
According to Michael Waxer, chief technology officer at Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, this installation sets the pace for the entire industry. “We are proud to unveil our newest and largest NanoLumens LED display at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center,” he said. “Not only are we setting a digital trend by offering an enhanced event experience, but we are distinguishing ourselves as leaders in the hospitality industry by providing our clients with premier digital service including digital signage, high-speed wired and wireless services, mobile apps and web streaming.”
 
After Digital Conventions began using NanoLumens NanoFlex displays as large mobile signage in 2012, it quickly became clear that convention hall clients, advertisers and visitors were drawn to the displays for their brightness and detail.
 
“Our first NanoFlex displays were a hit in areas where we don’t have permanent signage, and they allowed us to sell more services to our clients without massive installation costs,” Crawford remarked. “That enthusiasm carried forward to the new DS display at Hall D, which was installed in early March and used immediately for the 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference. The organizers used it as an information and overflow video display, so people who were waiting in line to enter the conference could watch the speeches from outside the hall. The immediate response when event organizers see the display is ‘How do we get that as part of our display package?”
 
Crawford thinks that NanoLumens’ ability to build displays to meet exact space and shape requirements is going to lead more and more convention centers and large public spaces to develop design-specific displays for advertising and informational purposes.
 
“I’ve spoken with the people in charge of technology at a few other convention centers, and after a short conversation about our signage programs they all realized this is something they will have to incorporate to stay competitive and relevant,” he said. “We’ve had immediate success with this massive display, selling space to several major conventions in the first month after installation. We had a vision that we knew would increase our bookings, revenues and client satisfaction, and NanoLumens took that vision and made it a real, physical display. We look forward to our next NanoLumens purchase and expect to continue spreading their amazing displays throughout the convention center.”
 
NanoLumens’ NanoSlim DS Series is a bold departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all design paradigm that has been a mainstay of the display industry for decades. Available in 4mm, 5mm and 6mm pixel pitches, the NanoSlim DS Series allows customers to specify truly unique displays in their designs and open the door for corporations, retailers and venue operators to create a completely original digital experience.
 
NanoLumens displays are extremely slim, ultra-lightweight, energy efficient, and feature a bright, seamless, high resolution picture quality that can be viewed from any angle throughout the display horizon without color shift or image distortion. The company’s patented display technology, promises to transform the way marketers engage their customers in every type of trade show, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, transportation and public event environment.
 
All NanoLumens displays accept input from nearly any device or content management system. There is no need for special software, hardware or special personnel to display content beautifully. With a profile of only a few inches, NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS can be installed on virtually any surface without being obtrusive, adding the ‘WOW’ factor to any environment without taking up precious space. NanoLumens’ patented display technology is optimized for indoor use, operating with virtually zero heat or noise while producing bright, rich, consistent color as well as superior off-axis viewing with no color shift or image distortion throughout the display horizon.
 
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 Events DC

Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation's capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District's hospitality and tourism economy that generated more than $3.3 billion in direct attendee spending in its first decade (2003-2013), and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC also manages the Stadium-Armory campus, which includes Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and surrounding Festival Grounds, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and Maloof Skate Park at RFK Stadium. In addition, Events DC built and now serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com.
 
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.
 

 

Chengdu, China - GeneralTouch Technology CO., LTD, a world leading touch products and solutions provider, has developed a new open frame touch monitor, RTL22W, for global gaming and amusement machines manufacturers.  The design and development of this particular touch monitor stems from GeneralTouch’s proven experience in the gaming industry and new insights into its market trends.

The RTL22W adopts the mainstream 21.5 inch, widescreen LCD as its display module.  With its LED backlit, it efficiently cuts down power consumption and prolongs working lifespan.  As the physical outline is significantly smaller than other parallel touch monitors, the RTL22W is much lighter and slimmer, and therefore, increases the simplicity of assembly for different kinds of gaming contraption.  The LCD has a resolution of 1920×1080 and a contrast ration of 5000:1.  Players will be delighted by the high clarity and sharp images.  Its 178°×178° ultra wide-viewing angle allows players and onlookers to gaze at the ensuing on-screen action from all directions.

The RTL22W is equipped with GeneralTouch’s attested SAW touch technology, with attributes that bring numerous benefits of unrivaled reliability, superb stability and terrific transparency.  The product performance is further enhanced by its anti-scratch, fast response and accuracy features.

Interfaces in the RTL22W touch monitor include VGA and DVI-D interfaces for video input, and a USB or RS232 interface for touch.  Mounting options can be side-mounted and rear-mounted. GeneralTouch’s RTL22W comes with a 3-year warranty for the touch sensor and a 1-year warranty for the LCD panel.

 

X2O Software is Compatible With Key Avaya® Contact Center Solutions; Helps Businesses Display Real-Time Contact Center Information Throughout the Enterprise

MONTREAL — X2O Media, a provider of visual communications software, today announced that its new X2O platform is now compliant with key contact center solutions from Avaya®, a global provider of business collaboration and communication solutions.
X2O allows businesses to display customized, real-time contact center information in stunning 3D graphics and distribute it across multiple devices including digital displays, desktop PCs, and mobile devices throughout an enterprise. In addition, real-time alerts can be sent to individuals or a group of contact center agents, ensuring important product and customer information reaches them quickly and with minimal interruption. The application is now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya Call Management System (CMS).

"Integrating X2O with Avaya CMS is an ideal solution for call center management, allowing users to view data and receive alerts in real time on any display throughout the enterprise," said X2O Media President and CEO David Wilkins. "As a company we're continuously evaluating solutions that may integrate with our X2O platform to offer even more streamlined options for joint users."
More information about X2O Media and its X2O platform is available at www.x2omedia.com.

About X2O Media

X2O Media is a leading software developer of real-time visual communication solutions that significantly improve communications throughout the enterprise. X2O's solutions facilitate the creation and delivery of video and graphics-rich content to digital displays, employee desktops, and mobile devices. Applications include corporate news channels, dynamic corporate dashboards, real-time emergency messaging, and more. 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.

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Aurora, IL – Peerless-AV® announced today that the company’s European operations, headquartered in the United Kingdom, has entered into a new Pan European Agreement with Ingram Micro® to supply a range of Digital Signage products across Europe starting April 1st.

Encouraged by the rapid growth in the Digital Signage market Ingram Micro continues to invest in its European ProAV Division and is adding Peerless-AV to its already comprehensive ProAV and Digital Signage product portfolio.

Nathalie Leignel Andersen, Director of Ingram Micro’s ProAV Digital Signage Europe Division, comments "We are looking forward to expanding our partnership with Peerless-AV in Europe. We have been impressed by the quality and functionality of Peerless-AV's Digital Signage Mounting Range which naturally strengthens our solution offering towards our IT and AV customer partners.

Walter Snodell, Chairman and CEO, Peerless Industries, Inc. stated, "Peerless and Ingram have a long and very successful history together, and with the growth of our business here in Europe working with Ingram was the obvious choice".

More information on the full range of Peerless AV’s products can be found at www.peerless-av.com.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audio-visual solutions. Our innovative product line includes flat panel mounts, projector mounts, tablet mounts, wireless technology, motorized mount solutions, audio cables, video cables, kiosks, interactive kiosks, AV furniture, AV racks, AV shelves, precision gear products, surge protection, screen cleaning products and a full assortment of accessories. A 70-year-old global company, Peerless-AV has remained at the forefront of the industry, creating new AV technologies that push the envelope and provide ideal solutions to meet the needs of the consumer and pro markets, alike. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets worldwide through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit www.peerless-av.com.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro is the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services.

 

Keywest’s newest digital signage technology offers customers automated conference room signs with powerful event and schedule messaging that eliminates the fuss of hands-on management. Based on the latest Android technology, SignWave provides a turnkey solution that includes all-in-one door signs, wall-mount frames, data acquisition software and server.

LENEXA, Kan. – Keywest Technology is pleased to announce SignWave™, its latest digital signage technology designed to automatically extract and display room event and scheduling information from popular third-party property and event management systems that are commonly used in corporate, hospitality and higher education markets.

According to Nick Nichols, Keywest Technology’s president and CTO, SignWave is in keeping with the company’s philosophy of making products that work…’technically, like a day at the beach,’ which is the slogan the company was founded on in 1998.

Nichols explains, “SignWave represents a major transition forward in digital signage, and to be more specific, multiple transitions. The first transition is going from Microsoft OS to Android, which utilizes small format computers more efficiently. Another transition is from an it-can-do-anything approach to technology to a specific-purpose application that enables us to develop for niche markets. Finally, for those that are tasked with implementing a digital conference sign solution, they now have an attractive option over difficult to operate and more costly solutions on the market today. We engineered the SignWave platform to be lower cost, easier to install, setup and maintain than anything else on the market.”

These noble goals of SignWave design are primarily achieved by building on the Android platform. SignWave works on Keywest-supplied Android tablet devices that run 4.0 or newer. This gives the SignWave product line a significant edge in price, performance and usability.

Besides a lower price point and a quality display presentation, SignWave usability is a major feature. To highlight the usability of SignWave, Keywest has coined the term “hands free” digital signage. The idea behind SignWave is to set it up and let it automatically source data from existing event and scheduling programs. This removes the necessity of hands-on management and allows event planners to duplicate their work without duplicating their efforts.

To make this possible, the SignWave system includes a server that provides SQL data acquisition with built-in network security from the most popular event management software (EMS) and property management systems (PMS) used today. As of launch day, SignWave is compatible with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 / Outlook, Newmarket Delphi EMS, MICROS Fidelio Opera PMS and Dean Evans EMS. Nichols said that SignWave can easily adapt to any event management system and that Keywest Technology will be adding more third-party software interfaces to keep up with demand.

Another outstanding feature of SignWave is the easy-to-implement design. To achieve quicker installations and reduce labor costs, Keywest offers a standard wall-mount frame with a built-in 10” display that mounts quickly on drywall. A 22” display is also available for larger conference room signs. Additionally, much larger displays are available for the SignWave digital reader board option.

Since the design includes power-over-Ethernet (POE) as an option, all that is required to power and connect SignWave to a LAN is CAT-5/6 cable. Furthermore, SignWave includes custom surround options, which Keywest designers can style and color match to any motif.

The company says orders for the first systems have been shipped and installed starting in the first quarter of 2013. Reseller inquires are welcomed. Much more information about SignWave can be found on the product’s microsite, www.signwave.us.com.

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.

 

Clearwater, Florida – 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 that it has been selected by Best Brand Bottlers, Inc. (“Best Brand”) to promote a product line to help support the Boys and Girls Clubs Florida Alliance (“Florida Alliance”).

Best Brand has selected iSIGN Media Corp. (“iSIGN”), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions servicing advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America to promote and advertise the Florida Alliance product line throughout Florida as part of the product launch. iSIGN will be promoting the product line on its network of Smart Antenna installations in various cities in Florida. The Smart Antenna utilizes iSIGN’s patent-pending software to broadcast permission-based messages to mobile devices that are in proximity of the units.

“We were looking for a way to communicate with people in a effective when they were out and about,’ said Mr. Fred Lewis, Best Brand’s President. “iSIGN proximity-based system allows us to do this in a new way that we feel will grab people’s interest and will allow us to solicit loyalty members while generating data that can be used to track the success of our messaging.”

“We are pleased to be selected to be involved with such a worthwhile endeavor,” stated Alex Romanov, Chief Executive Officer of iSIGN.

Best Brand and the Boys and Florida Alliance have formed a partnership to produce a product line for sale in retail grocery stores. Best Brand’s award winning salsas, hot sauces, BBQ sauces, pasta sauce and salad dressing form the basis of the product line being manufactured exclusively for Florida Alliance.

The initial launch includes Olive and Garlic Salsa - mild, medium and hot, which won Food Distribution Magazine’s Salsa Shoot-Out, a deceptively delicious Habanero Hot Sauce, a kicking Chipotle BBQ sauce, a tantalizing Caper and Garlic Pasta Sauce for Two and a Spanish Style Salad Dressing.

The vision of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Florida is to provide a world-class club experience to the over 160,000 kids who are members. Their goal is to assure that success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors. A percentage of the gross sale of each product will be given to the Boys and Girls Club.

About Best Brand Bottlers, Inc.

Best Brand is a leading private label contract packing company. We specialize in acidified and thermal processing of sauces, marinades, dressings and condiments. Our processes allow us to meet the specify formula and packing needs of our customers. Our new state of the art manufacturing facility is located in Sarasota, Florida and is ideally positioned for access to statewide and national markets. www.bestbrandbottlers.com

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a world 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: IBM and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. www.isignmedia.com

About Boys and Girls Clubs Florida Alliance

Our mission is to raise and sustain statewide funding for member organizations to help them enable all young people, especially those you need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. We envision a future in which the Boys and Girls Clubs in Florida are a catalyst for success that is in reach of every child and whole generations of children are inspired to a high level of community engagement. The purpose of the state alliance initiative is to organize a collective body o Boys & Girls Clubs into a single force of leverage and influence to secure state funding to benefit the needs of the member organizations of the alliance. www.floridaalliance.org

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — The February 2013 installation of a one-of-a-kind 5.5-foot tall by 13-foot wide NanoLumens®-powered digital sculpture at a Fortune 500 company’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana was the direct result of an intense collaboration between a client receptive to new ideas, a graphic design firm with a big technological vision, a technology consultant with the smarts to execute that vision, and a manufacturer with the technology to provide design-specific digital displays for literally any environment.
 
What’s more, according to Bill Schuerman, Senior Associate Design Consultant at Houston, Texas-based HFP Acoustical Consultants, it’s a collaboration that is likely to grow and expand as visual displays become an increasingly important part of large scale commercial design projects. “We are standing on the threshold of an entirely new era of interior design,” Schuerman reflected today, “and visual displays are at the center of these designs. This era is being made practical by a new generation of technology from NanoLumens that makes it possible to design and deploy specific display solutions of any shape, size, or curvature, in virtually every type of environment. Before today, technology didn’t allow you to think in terms of sculpted digital display letters, but now that technology is here, thanks to NanoLumens.”
 
The concept for the NanoLumens digital sculpture came from Hal Kantner at Houston-based HOK Visual Communications, who envisioned a unique display landscape that would allow the client to tell their story in brilliant video across the lifesized letters U-S-A. HOK’s team of designers then turned to HFP Acoustical Consultants to create the technical specifications and installation design, at which point it was determined that NanoLumens was the only manufacturer who could build this display and make the vision a reality.
 
Increasingly, innovative digital signage projects require the marriage of an architectural design firm, a technology design firm and a display manufacturer that can build displays to the unique specifications of a never-seen-before design, no matter the size or shape. With this type of project becoming more common, HFP is in the midst of transitioning the services it provides from pure AV, architectural acoustics, and industrial acoustic design to include all things technology.
 
“Working directly with HOK Visual Communications has allowed us to create some amazing graphic designs that include, and are often centered around, modern technology,” Schuerman said. “When HOK was developing the U-S-A design for this project, they asked themselves what they could do that hasn’t already been done. The result is this sculpture that isn’t so much a digital signage display as it is a piece of modern art that is fluid, patriotic and futuristic all at the same time. This project is proof that with NanoLumens, if you can imagine it, they can build it.
 
“We’re always looking for new ways to express our creativity and excite our clients,” Schuerman continued, “and projects like this one are becoming highly desired because digital displays can finally capture the imagination and be used to create truly unique, awe-inspiring environments. At HFP we are beginning to see more and more uses for novel technologies in both public spaces and corporate environments. Making a lasting impression with a digital sculpture, or a visual palette that can exhibit an ever-changing video presentation, comes down to combining the right design with the right engineers and the right technology. With this project we’ve busted open the doors for digital signage to become an entirely new and different product, and with our mindset for design combined with NanoLumens manufacturing abilities, the possibilities are endless.”
 
Since 2009, HFP Acoustical Consultants has been working closely with HOK Visual Communications to bring dozens of HOK’s designs to life. As for the future, HFP Acoustical Consultants is looking at a new project in Saudi Arabia that will have 650 digital signage displays connected to a single network!
 
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.

 

Chengdu, China - GeneralTouch, a world-leading touch products and solutions provider, has again secured the Windows 8 Logo Certification for one of its recent innovation.  The Pro Edition PIT (Projected Infrared Touch technology that supports 10-point simultaneous touch) is the second product to clear the Windows 8 Logo test requirements, after the Standard Edition PIT’s (that supports 5-point simultaneous touch) attainment of Windows 8 certification in early February 2013.  Pro Edition PIT is the only other 10-point multi-touch technology in the touch arena to have acquired this certification, other than PCAP technology.

From the onset, PIT has aroused great interest as scores of touch-related companies watch in anticipation for the introduction of PIT into the market place.  As an appealing alternative to PCAP, market watchers and industry users warmly welcome PIT in promoting market competition and providing product variety in a market that has been dominated by PCAP.  As a matter of fact, since the inception of PIT, GeneralTouch has positioned PIT as a viable corresponding touch technology to PCAP, and is endeavoring to optimize its edge in terms of structural design, firmware, touch performance and production process; featuring PIT technology with true flat surface, excellent multi-touch performance, medium to large format applications, ease of production and integration, and high cost-effectiveness.

With the success of Pro Edition PIT in fulfilling the stringent tests of Windows 8 Logo certification, it reflects the tremendous potential of PIT and the innovative capacity of GeneralTouch. 

To date, GeneralTouch has already built partnerships with worldwide famous ODM and OEM companies from both the consumer and vertical markets, and is collaborating to develop superb and high cost-effectiveness touch-enabled products based on PIT technology, such as Touch All-in-One PC (AIO PC), Touch Display and Interactive Digital Signage (IDS), etc.

Dynamax Technologies announces the launch of its new webinar featuring the HTML5 version of digitalsignage.NET, the company’s cloud- based digital signage software. Scheduled for the end of March and available on-demand, it will offer registrants an overview of the new version of the application, with a focus on its pre-created HTML5 widgets. Those registrants sharing the news on social media after signing up will be entered into a prize draw for a free 1-YEAR subscription of digitalsignage.NET.

Since the launch of the product in 2010, the company has been advocating the benefits of simple-to-use digital signage solutions.   This webinar is intended to demonstrate the user-friendliness of digitalsignage.NET which allows users with little or no technical knowledge to manage their digital signage systems straight from their web browser.

The webinar will teach registrants all they need to know about using the product, presenting the basic tasks that can be performed in digitalsignage.NET such as uploading and scheduling content, adding users and players, monitoring performance and downloading reports.

Dynamax is encouraging all individuals from private and public organizations belonging to sectors such as Hospitality, Education, Retail or Healthcare to sign up. The webinar will show them how to use the system to give their communications more relevance and oomph. AV professionals, creatives and marketers are equally invited to discover the product’s potential for their customers’ marketing strategy.

To sign up for the webinar, please visit http://www.digitalsignage.net/webinar/. 
For any questions, please email Dynamax at .

TAG honors the State’s “Best of the Best” for innovation and contributions to Georgia’s technology community.
 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced NanoLumens as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. It is the second time in four years that NanoLumens has been cited by TAG for its ground-breaking LED display technology. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2013 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 20, 2013, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.
 
The “Top 10” most innovative technology companies are chosen from among TAG’s “Top 40” 2013 list and were chosen based on a number of criteria, including degree of innovation, scope and financial impact of innovation, likelihood of success, and promotion of Georgia’s innovative efforts nationally and internationally.
 
“The 2013 Top 10 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best from Georgia’s technology community,” said Tino Mantella, President & CEO of TAG. “These finalists are shining examples of what makes our state such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”
 
This year’s Top 10 companies were selected from among over 90 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Each company selected to be in the Top 10 will be given the opportunity to present at the annual Georgia Technology Summit before a crowd of more than 1,000 of the state’s technology leaders.
 
“Our ninth year of the Top 40/Top 10 was an overwhelming success, based on the number of truly innovative companies that participated in the competition,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and the chairperson of the Top 40/Top 10 Selection Committee. “The Top 40 winners demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia’s technology community.”
 
“We are honored to be named a Top 10 finalist for the second time in four years,” said Rick Cope, President & CEO of NanoLumens. “Our remarkable LED display technology is helping to revolutionize the entire digital signage industry, and, in the process, we are ushering in an entirely new era in ‘one to many’ communication that will make the visual presentation of information and entertainment a more prominent part of our every day lives. All of us at NanoLumens are so proud to be building this success story here in Georgia.”
 
The 2013 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to bring together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.
 
For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php. Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.
 
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 18,500 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 32 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and match (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information, visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.tagedonline.org.
 
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.

New York – YCD Multimedia, a global leading provider of smart digital media solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank Keith as Senior Sales Executive at YCD USA. Frank joins as the newest member of the US team.

Frank brings with him over 14 years of experience as senior business leader and VP Sales at Symon Communications, a provider of visual display solutions. In addition to his work at Symon, Frank established his own consulting firm, TKG Solutions, to provide sales and marketing solutions for technology companies. He also served as a business mentor and coach for the Advanced Technology Development Center, where he worked to help establish promising new technology companies.

Previously, Frank held business development and management roles at high technology companies, including BellSouth and IBM.

Frank holds a BS in Finance from the University of Alabama. He attended the MBA program at Golden Gate University and has earned several professional certifications over the years.

"We are delighted to have Frank on our team. He is a highly skilled technology sales executive and business leader with deep industry experience," said Sam Losar, President of YCD USA.

“I am very excited to join YCD, which has established a reputation for having industry-tested products and services and the ability to deliver engaging customer experiences,” said Frank. “I look forward to leveraging those strengths to drive new sales, broaden YCD’s reach and bring our technology and solutions into new markets.”

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

LED-backlight, slimmer cabinet depth, and OPS-compliant expansion slot among highlights

CHICAGO,(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today its latest addition to its commercial-grade V Series, the V463 display, powered by an LED-backlight, slimmer cabinet depth and an OPS-compliant expansion slot.

Delivering a 54 percent decrease in power consumption compared to its predecessor, the V463 large-screen display maintains its extraordinary brightness. Its edge-lit LED backlight enables a slimmer cabinet depth and lightweight design, providing flexibility for a variety of installations. With a full HD panel, integrated temperature sensors and fans, the V463 is ideal for applications that require extended use, including retail stores, restaurants, indoor venues, training facilities and corporate boardrooms.

The V463 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. Moreover, video, RS-232 control and power are passed internally from the display to the computer, eliminating additional cabling and simplifying installations.

"Like the other LED backlit models in the V Series, the V463 delivers vivid imagery and makes an impression while offering a compelling total cost of ownership equation, too," said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager of Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. "Organizations benefit from the economic and environmental benefits of the display, hallmarks of NEC's innovation."

The V463 includes the following features:

-- LED backlighting technology for reduced power consumption

-- Commercial-grade LCD panel and components, which enable extended run times

-- 1920 x 1080 full HD native resolution, which provides stunning clarity

-- 350/500 cd/m(2) brightness (typical/maximum) and 4000:1 contrast ratio for vivid imagery

-- DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D (in/out), VGA 15 pin D-sub (Composite, Component, S-Video), which enable connectivity to a wide range of peripherals

-- RS-232C, Ethernet (RJ45), IR Remote, DDC/CI for external control

-- Built-in, 10-watt speakers enhance the experience with superior sound

-- TileMatrix(TM), which facilitates video walls up to 10 x 10

-- Built-in ATSC digital tuner, which allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (V463-AVT model only)

-- Bundled solution, which includes a V463 display and single board computer (OPS-PCAF-WS) for simple digital signage (V463-PC model only)

-- Optional accessories, including speakers, stand, a variety of internal and external computers, digital tuner, calibration kit and wall mount

The V463 display is available at a minimum advertised price of $1199. The V463-AVT and V463-PC models are priced at $1399 and $1949, respectively. All 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.

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.

LONDON – Digital Marketers can experience new interactive communication solutions that engage retail audiences at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre on March 12 & 13. Scala will showcase innovative communication solutions at the HP and Samsung stands at RBTE. 
On the Hewlett-Packard Booth (Stand 450) visitors can test a special interactive shopping center way-finder and new Facebook and Twitter integrations, which “connect” in store communications and social media tactics to form an integral omni-channel strategy for retailers.

And in cooperation with HP, Scala will exhibit a new solution called “Digital Retail Concierge”. This solution combines the concept of a customer loyalty card with shopping behavior profiling and way finding. When a shopper enters a store, he/she can scan a customer loyalty card with a barcode; on an interactive screen the concierge app will appear with 5 items on a “wish list” (based on historical purchases of the customer) and 5 suggested items; the user can tap on an image to enlarge it and see detailed specifications and he/she can change the rating of products; by tapping the “Find it” button an item from the list can be located on a store map; this opens a window of the store layout with an indicator of the user’s current location and the item’s location.

Scala will be demonstrating a great integration with tablets, especially aimed at retail, at both the Samsung booth (Stand 844) – on a 2×2 video wall consisting of 46 inch displays – and at the HP booth (Stand 450). Scala’s Fling solution allows a user to “throw” content from a tablet onto a screen with the swipe of a finger.

The Fling is now available on all operating systems: Android, Windows (8) and iOS. This application is a great tool for sales people on the store floor. It allows them to easily show visual content of a product to a customer in a one-to-one conversation or to a group of customers by transferring the content from the tablet to a larger screen by swiping over the tablet in the direction of a larger screen.

About Scala

Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala is the world leader in location-based media designed to influence human behavior actively and intelligently. We love creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move products, consumers, and sales metrics. Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimize customer experience, and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa. and has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan, and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: scala.com or their blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, was selected by Villanova University to outfit the Nova Café, its recently renovated on-campus eatery with interactive touch screen order systems and digital menu boards.

The high-end turnkey solution included Wireless Ronin’s customized interactive touch ordering systems that allow patrons to place food orders directly from any of five dining concepts as well as large digital messaging screens that display menus, promotions and instructions for the touch order systems. Wireless Ronin’s RoninCast® enterprise software platform manages and supports the system.

Wireless Ronin provides dynamic, customized content and flexible touch order menu options. The RoninCast software solution increases ordering efficiency and improves traffic flow in the Villanova dining facility.

Scott Koller, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin, commented: “Our touch order system’s graphical interface created a unique and highly engaging customer experience for students.”

About Villanova University

Since 1842, Villanova University’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's five colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the Villanova University School of Law. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (NASDAQ: RNIN) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage 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.

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LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC, the market leader in digital signage players, announced today its collaboration with OSM Solutions to integrate digital menu boards into Charley’s Grilled Subs. OSM Solutions and BrightSign have been frequent partners on such projects, and this engagement spans 16 Charley’s Grilled Subs quick serve locations across the United States and in select international locations.

This dynamic digital menu board demonstrates how an iPad and UDP commands can be used to update daily specials, pricing and more on a digital menu board created using HTML5 content.

“BrightSign’s players integrate seamlessly with the rest of the installation, and as a result we were able to deliver Charley’s Grilled Subs an affordable, reliable solution that exceeded their expectations,” said Marc Rosenberg, CEO of OSM Solutions. “Additionally, BrightSign provides support that’s unmatched in the industry today, making them the perfect partner for a project like this.”

Charley’s Grilled Subs quick serve restaurants are located in malls, airports and other high-traffic venues across the globe. These 16 restaurants represent the initial deployment, with additional installations planned in the near future. The restaurants are outfitted with as many as five 47-inch LG displays, plus an additional, smaller point-of-purchase board with animated vignettes that rotate in succession to showcase featured items and current offers. Most of the displays are powered by BrightSign’s HD220 networked looping sign controller, while some of the legacy installations utilize the HD210.

Charley’s Grilled Subs was looking for an HD-capable solution that enabled them to maintain control of menu content for the entire chain, while still allowing individual franchise owners to make pricing changes to suit their location and market. The installation was complicated further by the mix of landscape- and portrait-oriented screens, requiring additional customization and breadth of content for each location. In addition, BrightSign’s open-source platform enabled OSM Solutions to build its own content management system – Menu Board Manager™ – greatly benefiting the customer and giving OSM a recurring revenue stream.

OSM Solutions’ work with Charley’s Grilled Subs exemplifies what is possible with players like BrightSign’s HD digital signage players – they offer a compelling combination of reliability, affordability and network capabilities. And as future installations evolve to require additional functionality such as authoring content in HTML5, BrightSign’s recently introduced portfolio of XD players is the ideal complement to even the most complex deployments.

Pricing & Availability

The BrightSign HD220 networked looping sign controller is available from the BrightSign Store for $350. Distributor pricing is available upon request.

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 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. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz. For US sales inquiries, please contact or call +1-408-852-9263. For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.

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. (“Graphic”), iSIGN’s exclusive distributor for Smart Antennas for the American continents, are pleased to announce that the Smart Antennas currently installed in various locations in the United States are generating large volumes of data from the anonymous shoppers that are being contacted and are responding to the various messages being sent.

Presently, iSIGN and Graphic have units installed in Indiana, Illinois (in National Oil outlets), New Orleans, Louisiana, Dunedin and Safety Harbor, Florida, with additional installations on the way in Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. These existing installations have resulted in hundreds of thousands of messages generated, with an average response rate of over 30%.

“Not only is this a good response rate, but the sheer volume of data gathered is impressive,” said Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “The goal now, is to turn this data into revenue with a wide variety of researched information that is meaningful to marketers, corporations, advertisers and their agencies.”

iSIGN is preparing to migrate the billions of bits of data to the cloud to reduce server costs as data flow will increase 10-fold shortly, as networks in Orlando and Las Vegas are installed and activated. As both of these cities host over 60 million visitors a year, the expectation for gathered information are huge. Additional support to research, parcel and sell data will come from current and soon to be announced data research assets and partners.
Currently iSIGN leads with both front-end messaging and back-end data collections resulting in dual revenue within the next 2 quarters, according to both partners and customers.

“As we increase the number of Smart Antenna installed into both existing and new markets, we anticipate the volume of data being gathered to grow exponentially,” said Ron Leman, Graphic’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “We will be promoting the response rate to all potential clients to demonstrate how convenient and effective the Smart Antenna broadcasts are to consumers and how acceptance increases by consumers receiving messages and interacting with their mobile devices yield higher sales, profits and loyalty.”

About iSIGN Media

iSIGN Media is a world 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: IBM and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. 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. www.graphicmedia.us

Forward-Looking Statements

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Passport receives its second award since deployment in August 2012
  
New York, USA - ComQi, the leading digital in-venue media management company today announced that its Passport platform had won an award for In-Store Engagement at the 2013 Shopper Innovation Awards. The Passport application allows users to use their smartphone to control content on a digital signage screen to play games, select videos on demand, get money-off coupons and link to their Facebook and Twitter feeds. The product has been received very well by the market and has been deployed in cinemas and fast food outlets in the US and Israel. The Shopper Innovation awards are an annual event presented by Strategy – an industry body for Canada’s marketing community. Other major award winners at the event were McDonalds and Mastercard.

The award stated: ComQi issues a Passport for digital play - ComQi’s Passport was created to bridge the virtual and physical retail environments by allowing consumers to interact with content and messaging on digital screens using their smartphone. Content on the screen is paired with a unique QR code, which users can scan to access product information, coupons, loyalty programs and interactive gaming. It can also incorporate social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, so that consumers can share their experiences with friends.

Consumers have access to way-finding information, “what’s on” listings and specific offers, with some companies also integrating queue management, reservations and ticket purchasing systems. The Passport differentiates itself from other mobile-focused applications in that it uses HTML5 technology to allow rich web-based apps to run on any device, therefore consumers never need to install an application on their phone.

“We are very pleased to have win this prestigious Shopper Innovation award for Passport – especially as it was given to us by Canada’s marketing community and Passport was developed in Canada. Passport allows retailers and other venues to integrate all digital customer touch-points within a venue into a single solution. This platform closes the loop between online and offline by identifying and targeting customers to give them a personalized experience using a combination of digital signage, music, mobile, touch, social and the web.” said Ajay Chowdhury, ComQi’s CEO.

Passport was deployed in August 2012 and has now won two awards for its excellence in the Digital Signage Industry.  The first award was from the Digi Awards, winning the Best New Content Management Software, Web-based, in Digital Signage Technology.

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.

ComQi’s mission is to deliver an end-to-end solution that is tailored to engage consumers by optimizing communications and marketing strategies that provide the best ROI. By putting the consumer at the center of the experience, ComQi enables Connected Experiences through a single platform that offers media distribution, network and content management, interactive experiences and impact measurement. ComQi offers all these solutions directly or by partnering with systems integrators, distributors and marketing agencies.

ComQi’s hundreds of customers include leading brands around the world, such as Care Media and Six Flags (in the US), McDonald's and The Premier League (in the UK), CinemaxX (in Germany), Toys ‘R’ Us (in China)  and Carrefour and Credit Lyonnais (in France).

With over 12 years of expertise and an installed base of more than 400,000 displays worldwide, ComQi is a global company headquartered in New York with offices in Jerusalem, Toronto, London, Paris, Hong Kong Shanghai and a representative office in India.

 

 

Companies join forces to bring sophisticated entertainment to exclusive new club

LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced that it has teamed with ICOR International Systems to outfit a new lounge reserved for VIP members and their guests at the BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers located in Sunrise, Florida. The BB&T CLUB RED VIP Luxury Lounge highlights the growing trend among professional sporting venues of building sophisticated, refined lounges to entertain their most important fans and patrons.

“An installation of this magnitude has a high degree of complexity, therefore ease-of-use and reliability were vitally important as we evaluated which digital signage players would best suit the task,” said Bill Craig, vice president of ICOR International Systems. “In the end, BrightSign offered us a solution that was easy to deploy and support – the fact that the BrightSign units were so affordable was icing on the cake.”

The lounge itself encompasses 12,000 square feet. In total, approximately 50 screens are distributed throughout the lounge – flanking the bar, in various group seating areas, disguised behind stately picture frames and some even located in restroom areas. The screens are powered by a mix of BrightSign’s HD220W and HD1020 networked sign controllers, mounted in an A/V rack with a 64-channel matrix switch. Management of the entire network is achieved with the use of BrightSign Network, a hosted digital signage network management tool available exclusively from BrightSign.

“With a non-traditional roll-out such as this, we anticipate providing a fair amount of support as the venue gets up and running,” continued Craig. “Surprisingly enough, we fielded a few basic questions following installation and conducted a 30-minute training and we haven’t heard a word since – in fact, they recently ordered more BrightSign units to implement in other common areas throughout the building. This speaks volumes about the simplicity and reliability of the BrightSign products we chose to install.”

Beyond the obvious goal of entertaining lounge members, the screens interspersed throughout the venue are also capable of delivering advertising and other promotional content on a very targeted basis. Content delivery is managed via an intuitive, touch-based control interface, enabling seamless delivery of advertising and cross-promotional material.

The lounge installation has been a resounding success for the ICOR International Systems/BrightSign team, setting a new standard for comfort and entertainment in sporting venue VIP lounges.

Pricing & Availability

BrightSign players are available from the BrightSign store. Models range from $250 - $700. Distributor pricing is available upon request. BrightSign’s BrightAuthor software application runs on all late-model PCs and is included free of charge.

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 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. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz. For US sales inquiries, please contact or call +1-408-852-9263. For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.

Digital Interactive Avatar Helps Conference Attendees Find Panels & More

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imagine a world in which you don’t need to speak to a car salesperson to get a trade-in quote, or a restaurant hostess to find out the wait time, or a hotel concierge to find the hottest city attraction. This world of dynamic digital merchandising is now possible as 3M debuts its first fully integrated, interactive Virtual Presenter at South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW).



SXSW attendees can interact with the life-like digital avatar through a touch screen to get conference panel recommendations, learn more about 3M through a game-like interface, and share information about their Virtual Presenter experience with friends on Facebook and Twitter. The new addition of a programmable touch panel to the 3M Virtual Presenter now unlocks the possibility for countless interactive applications.

Three Interactive Virtual Presenters will be on display throughout the Austin Convention Center during SXSW Interactive 2013 for attendees to be inspired by the possibilities of this new technology. These helpful “guides” will be on hand at the Connection Centers (outside exhibit halls 2 and 4) and the 3M Interactive Lounge (Meeting Room 1) to assist conference attendees with information.

“The interactive 3M Virtual Presenter represents the next generation of interactive digital communication,” says Bill Hibbard, 3M Business Development Manager. “While virtual presenters have been seen at trade shows, airports and drugstores during the past few years, 3M’s new integrated, interactive virtual presenter provides the opportunity to capture data, generate leads, customize content and drive social engagement. With all the creative minds and innovation leaders coming to Austin this week, we’re thrilled to enhance the SXSW Interactive experience for attendees looking for schedule information.”

The 3M Interactive Virtual Presenter brings 3M’s unique culture of collaboration to life, combining several key 3M technology areas – light management, films, projection, touch systems and commercial graphics – to create an innovative solution that can used to enhance communications and merchandise products. The Virtual Presenter is made possible by 3M’s rear-projection film, which works like an optical lens. Millions of nano-sized glass beads focus the projected light so it exits at just one small point, while a black layer absorbs the ambient light — producing a high-contrast image with wide viewing angles.

3M will be launching a fully integrated interactive Virtual Presenter in April in automotive dealerships, providing dealers with an innovative, less intrusive way to generate sales leads. 3M is currently market testing the Interactive Virtual Presenter in select dealerships in New York and Florida. For more information, visit 3Mgraphics.com/virtualpresenter or follow @3MInnovation.

About 3M

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com or follow @3MNews on Twitter.
               

Learned Evolution, producer of #FEED, powered by Twitter, at SXSW Interactive, turns to NanoLumens® to provide large-format LED displays for five-day event that manifests the online story of SXSW Interactive by merging social media, art, technology and wellness into an engaging offline experience.
 
#FEED press-only event to be held Friday, March 8 at 7:00 PM at the Austin Museum of the Arts at 700 Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas.
 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, — Cutting edge solutions providers tend to gravitate toward one another. Nowhere is this more evident than the upcoming convergence of social media titan Twitter and digital display pioneer NanoLumens® at SXSW Interactive (SXSWi). There, NanoSlim® DS and NanoFlex® displays will be used inside #FEED, powered by Twitter, to provide guests with an engaging offline experience that projects the reach and power of social media into the physical world. #FEED will launch with a private press event on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Austin Museum of the Arts at 700 Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.
 
Twitter has partnered with Learned Evolution for the second year in a row to throw a series of high-tech, high-energy @Night parties featuring performances by world class electronic DJs, AV artists, VJs and very special guests, as well as host yoga classes, bootcamps and spin classes during the day with live DJs.
 
According to Learned Evolution’s founder Justin Bolognino, NanoLumens and Twitter form a perfect symbiotic partnership. “For #FEED at South by Southwest Interactive 2013, Twitter asked us to come up with an even bigger, better and brighter high-tech, high-energy environment than last year,” Bolognino said. “I was so excited when I was introduced to NanoLumens because everything about their technology is representative of innovative, outside-the-box thinking, and Twitter knows a thing or two about innovation itself, so they come together perfectly to provide Twitter’s @Night party with an incredible crowd-commanding digital canvas.”
 
#FEED will feature a NanoLumens NanoSlim DS Tower display to provide sponsorship brand recognition images and videos, as well as a 112” NanoFlex display that will be central to the BioBeat’s “Pulse” app that transforms users heartbeats into music. Data visualizations of this amazing process will be displayed on the flexible 112” display.
 
Josh Byrd, Director of Marketing at NanoLumens, knows the NanoSlim and NanoFlex displays are going to be a hit at SXSWi. “South by Southwest Interactive is the mecca for forward-thinking technology innovation, so what better place is there to showcase NanoLumens’ one-of-a-kind display technology? We are honored to work with Twitter and Learned Evolution on #FEED this year to give attendees an experience they won’t soon forget.”
 
#FEED’s @NIGHT parties will transform the venue into a nightclub starting at 9:00 PM on March 8-13 with five high-tech, high-energy parties featuring performances by world class electronic DJs, AV artists, VJs and very special guests. When not playing host to the hottest SXSW parties, the venue will be home to the “Flavorpill Sanctuary,” a health, wellness and party area complete with yoga, cycling, bootcamp classes and massages, all with live DJs from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and “Flavorpill Beats and Bytes” lunches at 1:00 PM with gear demos and live DJs.
 
For live tweets, pictures, videos and updates from SXSWi, follow @NanoLumens and #FEED on Twitter.
 
NanoLumens’ NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series are a bold departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all design paradigm that has been a mainstay of the display industry for decades. Available in 4mm, 5mm and 6mm pixel pitches, the NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series allow customers to specify truly unique displays in their designs and open the door for corporations, retailers and venue operators to create a completely original digital experience.
 
NanoLumens displays are extremely slim, ultra-lightweight, energy efficient, and feature a bright, seamless, high resolution picture quality that can be viewed from any angle throughout the display horizon without color shift or image distortion. The company’s patented display technology, which allows customers to select from 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm pixel pitch (depending on the model), promises to transform the way marketers engage their customers in every type of trade show, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, transportation and public event environment.
 
All NanoLumens displays accept input from nearly any device or content management system. There is no need for special software, hardware or special personnel to display content beautifully. With a profile of only a few inches, NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS can be installed on virtually any surface without being obtrusive, adding the ‘WOW’ factor to any environment without taking up precious space. NanoLumens’ patented display technology is optimized for indoor use, operating with virtually zero heat or noise while producing bright, rich, consistent color as well as superior off-axis viewing with no color shift or image distortion throughout the display horizon.
 
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.

Integrated, open-source platform is designed to simplify the digital signage deployment process and enable dynamic, cost-efficient message delivery

LAS VEGAS, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation and the number one worldwide provider of commercial LCD displays according to DisplaySearch, is showcasing the Samsung Smart Signage Platform, a new open-source digital signage platform, among its latest technology innovations.

Samsung's Smart Signage Platform is designed to simplify the digital signage deployment process while facilitating the growth of a new application ecosystem with leading software developers and content providers. Available on select Samsung large-format displays launching this year, the Smart Signage Platform is an integrated, open-source platform built around an embedded media player and software developer kit (SDK).

"Samsung's legacy in commercial display technology, as well as our leadership in advanced semiconductor solutions, allows us to bring this unique open platform technology to the digital signage market," said Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung's Enterprise Business Division. "Samsung's Smart Signage Platform allows developers to create apps that enable seamless delivery of dynamic content and messaging. We are already actively engaged with a number of the leading content developers and look forward to welcoming more onboard in the coming months."

Collaborative Application Ecosystem

Samsung's new SDK for signage software allows software partners to develop customized signage applications suitable for an array of business and user environments. Backed by best-in-breed software developers and solution providers, including Capital Networks, Four Winds Interactive, Scala, Signagelive and Wireless Ronin, customers will have access to signage experts to help create customized solutions.

Samsung's Smart Signage Platform is designed to provide a simpler path to deployment for organizations that are looking to transition from static signage to dynamic digital displays.

As a cloud-based solution, the Smart Signage Platform has the ability to locally or remotely send content from a web server directly to a display. This enables software providers to distribute software updates and changes directly to displays that are connected to the platform, offering customers with a quick and efficient solution for keeping content fresh and targeted for the unique needs of their end users.

Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Solution for Businesses

The Samsung Smart Signage Platform provides a simple, easy-to-use interface, eliminating complicated set-up and installation processes.

Powered by a System on Chip (SoC) semiconductor and featuring a dual-core CPU, full codec video processor and either 4GB or 8GB of storage depending on the model, Samsung's Smart Signage Platform includes an embedded, high-performance media player which allows users to play back content without the need for a separate PC or set-back box. By eliminating the need for external devices, the Samsung Smart Signage Platform ensures clean and simple installation and operational processes, saving both time and money. The technology also supports open pluggable standard (OPS) platforms.

The Smart Signage Platform is compatible with the 2013 lines of the following Samsung digital signage products:

-- ME - C Series - these ultra slim, lightweight displays provide increased energy savings of 35% or more over CCFL backlit displays, while a thin chassis and narrow bezel help simplify installation and provide a more impactful message.

-- PE - C Series - a line of ultra-slim large format displays ideal for high-traffic areas that require 24/7 reliability, including commercial, public and corporate environments. These displays feature LED backlighting for brighter, more colorful images and anti-glare technology that offers a sharp picture, even in brightly lit indoor environments.

-- MD - C Series - ideal for high-traffic areas, including commercial, public and corporate environments, the design elements of these displays facilitate enhanced performance with the added benefit of cost-savings. At just 19mm, a narrow bezel allows audiences to focus more on the content, and the slim depth of the series offers more available space for other uses.

About Samsung Electronics America Enterprise Business Division

As a global leader in Information Technology, Samsung's Enterprise Business Division (EBD) is committed to introducing new business experiences across a diverse spectrum of industries from retail to healthcare, hospitality to sales. We believe technology brings business and customers together -- to better share, collaborate and discover new opportunities. With a market-oriented approach to innovation, EBD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC). For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/business, call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ or follow Samsung EBD via Twitter @SamsungBizUSA.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding KRW 201 trillion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

MINNEAPOLIS, – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, has published a new white paper outlining how the increasing widespread use of mobile devices offers new, more powerful ways for brick and mortar B-to-C companies to connect with their customers while they shop.

Applications reach far beyond scanning QR codes. New digital media technologies integrate customer mobile devices with in-store signage allowing companies to deliver personalized content, increase two-way communication, and leverage the relationship for others to see via digital displays. The white paper provides example applications such as downloading dynamic coupons from a digital display, filtering a restaurant menu for allergens, or playing an interactive game on an in-store screen using the customer’s smartphone as a controller.

With mobile device integration, brick and mortar locations can increase customer engagement, drive purchase decisions and provide relevant offers. In addition to achieving these key business objectives, mobile device usage has operational benefits such as reduced equipment and maintenance costs, reduced printed coupon and POP costs, and reduced training costs and improved staff knowledge.

To view the white paper in its entirety, click here.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (NASDAQ: RNIN) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage 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.

New York, – YCD Multimedia, a global leading provider of smart digital media solutions, today announced that the company’s products have been selected to drive promotional displays at the Opera Kitchen restaurant in Sydney, Australia. Mediaplay, an Australian multimedia company, was the project integrator.

Opera Kitchen restaurant is an open air venue located on the lower concourse of the Sydney Opera House, offering the best views of Sydney Harbor, the Harbor Bridge and the city skyline. The screens are located at points-of-sale at the restaurant's Misschu Vietnamese food and Bécasse Bakery departments and were originally designed to promote special products and offers through the quieter winter period.

YCD|Impulse, the company's solution for merchandising and promotion at the point-of- sale, displays promotional information about the restaurant's offerings, including some of Sydney’s most sought after dishes and seasonal food specials, as well as information about Opera House events. The screens are connected to the in-house wireless network, and receive content updates via the YCD platform, managed by Mediaplay. Opera Kitchen has local control to change daily specials.

The new screens join a music channel that has been installed by Mediaplay, with customized playlists featuring soul, reggae and  roots to suit the outdoor sunny vibe.

"We had great success with the screens' impact on sales and awareness of items, such as Mulled Wine, which customers previously would not have known were offered," said Pete Boyce, Business Operations Analyst, Opera Kitchen restaurant. "We plan to install the YCD RAMP management system and YCD's Menu Board solution, which will further help us drive sales of new products."

"The project demonstrates the importance of digital media as a promotional and selling tool in restaurants, attracting diners'  attention and assisting them in their decision making process." said Arik Roztal, General Manager of International Operation, YCD Multimedia." The ability to create and change promotions easily and quickly at the points-of-sale, according to season, time of the day and stock levels increases sales and  enables effective suggestive selling."

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

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, — For Dr. Andrew Schwert from West End Chiropractic and Wellness in St. Louis Park, MN, Digital Clinic’s digital signage has proved valuable for growing social media connections and referrals.  The digital signage was installed in the waiting area of Dr. Schwert’s practice in September 2012. Since then, each of Dr. Schwert’s linked social media accounts have experienced a notable growth of engagement and followers.

• On Facebook, Likes of West End Chiropractic and Wellness has grown 188%, while the average number of comments and interaction has grown by 600%.
• On Twitter, Followers and interaction have increased by 341% and 433%, respectively.
• Check-ins on Foursquare have increased by 300%.
• Dr. Schwert also showcases several reviews from Yelp on his digital signage. Since installation, reviews on Yelp and Google have increased by 375%.

Referrals from the digital signage have also grown dramatically. With an average of two referrals per month, the additional sales from referred patients have more than paid for Dr. Schwert’s digital signage system.  “We’re ecstatic about these results!” said Myles Mjolsnes, director of marketing for Digital Clinic, in regards to the growth of Dr. Schwert’s practice. “We know it can be tough to grow a practice and get new customers. The numbers Dr. Schwert’s office has experienced is an excellent case study and proof of concept that the Digital Clinic digital signage system really does help healthcare professionals grow their business,” he continued. 

Digital Clinic’s digital signage system supports integration with popular social networks Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, as well as online review networks Yelp and Demandforce.

The digital signage system from Digital Clinic also integrates with Facebook, Twitter and Demandforce so dental practices can leverage the power of social media and patient reviews and testimonials right in the waiting room.  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.

CONTACT: Myles Mjolsnes – Director of Marketing and Product Development – Digital Clinic – 800.385.0718 –

CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Clark Brown, Senior Vice President of Sales, was named a 2013 Channel Chief by CRN Magazine. CRN, a publication devoted to the worldwide technology reseller channel, recognized the top executives in the industry directly responsible for driving channel sales and growth within their organizations, while defending the importance of the channel throughout the entire IT Industry.

Throughout his career in sales management, Brown has unified technology and people, creating solutions for customers. He strongly believes in creating positive and competitive environments that recognize successful performance.

Brown has spent 30 years in the computer and computer peripherals industry, with the last 23 at NEC Display Solutions and NEC-affiliated companies. As Senior Vice President of Sales, he is responsible for managing the North and Latin American sales organizations and partner relationships. Brown has repeatedly been recognized in the industry as one of the most influential channel executives.

"I'm thankful to CRN for this notable honor and its recognition of NEC's leadership in such a dynamic industry," said Brown. "It's always exciting for us to see how our technology enhances the experience for the people it touches."

For more than 10 years, Channel Chiefs have been selected by the CRN editorial team based on channel experience, program innovations, channel-driven revenue, and public support for the importance of IT Channel Sales.

"The 2013 Channel Chiefs list recognizes vendor executives dedicated to driving channel programs in the IT marketplace," said Kelley Damore, Senior Vice President, Editorial Director, CRN. "Our annual Channel Chiefs issue is a must-read for IT solution providers evaluating new vendors or looking to expand solution offerings. These are the people, the products and the programs that any savvy solution provider needs to know. We congratulate this year's Channel Chiefs for their stellar records of business innovation and applaud them for their continued dedication to the partner community."

Selected by CRN's editorial staff, the 2013 Channel Chiefs list is featured in the February 25, 2013 issue of CRN Magazine and is featured online at www.crn.com.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

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

About VUKUNET

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

Olea Kiosks announces an exclusive new kiosk design that can accommodate a variety of monitors and hardware peripherals.

Cerritos, CA (PRWEB) - Olea Kiosks is proud to announce the launch of the Milan Kiosk, a pedestal-style kiosk designed on the principles of versatility and configurability. The Milan was originally developed for interactive digital signage applications, but due to its incredible adaptability, the Milan has proven to be well-suited for a number of other capacities. This kiosk can accommodate virtually any single- or multi-touch LCD monitor with the option to orient the display to portrait or landscape mode. Because the Milan can support larger monitors, it allows dual use of the monitor through the ability to split the screen for applications such as retail and way-finding.

The Milan kiosk can also be configured with additional hardware peripherals including thermal printers, a media player device, magnetic and smart card readers, proximity sensors and QR/barcode scanners. The kiosk’s colors are fully customizable, and it features a front door that is ideal for the display of custom branded graphics. For companies that need a kiosk in the center of a room, the Milan offers a rear sign panel that can also display customized graphics for greater visual appeal. The metal construction and durable powder-coat paint finish of the Milan also ensure that this rugged kiosk can handle high volume usage with little maintenance.

According to Olea Kiosks’ CEO, Frank Olea, the inspiration behind the design of the Milan was to meet the increasing demand from clients “Looking for large screen kiosks but whose needs ranged widely in terms of size and orientation.” Frank Olea states that “One day it just hit me to design a digital kiosk that could hold a monitor in landscape or portrait mode, regardless of the size. It just makes sense as a manufacturer to have one kiosk that’s exceptionally configurable and versatile.” Olea Kiosks has already experienced a high demand for the Milan through collaborations with Elo and 3M to offer this kiosk with touch-screen monitors in 32”, 42”, 46” and 55”.

About Olea:

Olea is the industry leading designer and manufacturer of custom kiosks. The company is committed to offering innovative and cutting edge designs for self-service and multimedia kiosks. With an acclaimed staff of designers, engineers and metal/woods craftsmen, Olea has been able to customize solutions for virtually every application and industry. In addition, the company provides a full range of services including OEM manufacturing, structural engineering and certification services.

For more information on Olea Kiosks, visit our website at http://www.olea.com, or call Frank Olea at (800) 927-8063.

Platform includes new interface and models for HD video input, OPS screen installation, and interactive kiosks.

Pittsburgh, PA, --(PR.com)-- Black Box, an industry-leading provider of multimedia and digital signage technology, announces the latest user-friendly features and advancements of its award-winning iCOMPEL™ platform.

An integrated hardware/software platform for creating and managing professional SMB signage, iCOMPEL comes with free software updates and free, 24/7 technical support for a lower total cost of ownership than similar products on the market.

The latest evolution of the iCOMPEL line includes a new, more intuitive user interface for easier layout, design, playlist, and scheduling control. With this improvement, the software greatly simplifies digital signage management by non-technical users.

Plus, the iCOMPEL platform includes new hardware for higher performance and more flexible integration:

• iCOMPEL P Series Publishers and Subscribers featuring i3 processing for playing professional Flash and video content, support for up to four video zones, HDMI and DVI connectivity, and 802.11n wireless as an option. The series includes more choices, including 2U publishers with additional DisplayPort output and robust 500 GB HDD storage, and VESA-mount publishers and subscribers with 40 GB SSD storage. Customers can also order models with a built-in HD video capture card for connecting a set-top with HDMI® output to digital signage. With this HD video card option, video from a set-top source can even be shown as an inset within other promotional content.

• iCOMPEL K Series VESA Kiosk Players for standalone signage applications: These highly affordable, small-form-factor SSD players can be mounted on the back of a display and work right out of the box with all software preinstalled. The K Series players are ideal for retail kiosks and other single-screen applications and can be ordered with 802.11n wireless connectivity for difficult-to-cable signage, such as in island displays.

• iCOMPEL K Plus Series VESA Interactive Kiosk Players: Like the standard K Series players, these support VESA mounting for standalone kiosk applications and can be ordered with Wi-Fi enabled. But they are also touch enabled with USB HID touchscreens supported right out of the box. In addition, they support 1080p video, HDMI and DVI-I output, and up to four simultaneous video zones. Also, they boast i3 processing for intense Flash and video content playout, which makes them ideal for kiosks that require fast-loading screen graphics and smooth full-motion video rendering.

• iCOMPEL™ O Series OPS Publishers and Subscribers: These offer all the power of the P Series VESA models but in an Intel® Open Pluggable Specification compatible design. The self-contained iCOMPEL modules slide into displays with an OPS slot for convenient screen-integrated signage. They are ideal for any application without room for an external player or where securing expensive hardware would be difficult. Plus, the OPS models feature i3 Mobile processing for intense Flash and video rendering, support for up to four simultaneous video zones; and 40 GB of onboard SSD storage.

“The iCOMPEL line continues to evolve so businesses, schools, universities, hospitals, and others can deliver a dynamic viewer experience in an easy-to-use platform,” says George Borden, Digital Signage National Sales Manager for Black Box. “And with our complete offering of hardware options, signage integrators and resellers can now order a system that fits their exact requirements for any digital signage implementation.”

For more information about iCOMPEL, visit blackbox.com/go/iCOMPEL.

And for help choosing a digital signage or an AV distribution solution, speak to a free, 24/7 Tech Support expert today at 724-746-5500. Also be sure to ask about Black Box’s special support programs for system integrators and resellers.

About Black Box

Black Box is a leading technology product solutions provider that helps customers build, manage, optimize, and secure their networks. In addition to award-winning digital signage platforms, the company is a single source for AV extenders, splitters, switches, converters/scalers, and many other multimedia solutions. Black Box is ISO 9001:2008 certified and has received numerous industry recognitions, including the following awards: Info Security Products Global Excellence, CRN Tech Innovator, TMC Communications Solutions Product of the Year, Network Products Guide Reader Trust, Network Products Guide Product Innovation, R&D 100, Five Star ratings from SC Magazine, and a Cabling Business Magazine Award of Excellence. Black Box provides its customers with free, 24/7 pre- and post-sales technical support.

Black Box® and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and iCOMPEL™ is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any third-party trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

ViewSonic's New Digital ePoster Series Features Full HD Resolution for Dynamic and Versatile Messaging

LAS VEGAS, NV, (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --  ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, has revealed the EP03r product family of ultra slim wall mountable ePosters for dynamic, versatile advertising -- including the 22" EP2203r, 32" EP3203r and 42" EP4203r.

"The new EP03r series offers a unique set of features in a slim stylized design unlike anything else on the market," said Gene Ornstead, director of product marketing, ViewSonic. "Paired with versatile traditional inputs and an internal media player, these wall mount ePosters make impactful in-store digital signage easy for any industry needing signage, from high visibility retail locations to informational signs in public locations to advertising boards at banks and universities."

Available in three sizes, 22", 32" and 42," the EP03r ePoster series features an edge-to-edge tempered glass faceplate with curved corner styling for a differentiating and eye-catching look. With all-in-one functionality, these electronic poster displays have a built-in media player making the sharing of vivid retail messaging a breeze, as well as the ability to add a third party media player or PC due to the HDMI and VGA inputs. Multimedia JPEG, music, or video content can also be uploaded using a USB thumb drive or over a network using an external media player for further versatility. Supporting both portrait and landscape orientations, the EP03r series accommodates wall mounting using the 400mm x 400mm mounting pattern on the back panel (100mm x 100mm on the EP2203r).

The EP2203r, EP3203r and EP4203r will be available in North and Latin America in mid-March for respective ESPs of $550, $789 and $1,299.

For further information on all ViewSonic's news, visit ViewSonic.com.

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(R) Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

ViewSonic's Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

Trademark footnote: All corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

Markham, ON. Canada – The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, located in downtown Medicine Hat, Alberta recently installed a new digital signage network powered by the award winning Audience for Android digital signage solution in order to promote current and upcoming events at the venue.

The Esplanade is a unique, multi-use cultural facility that includes a museum, theatre, art gallery, archives, discovery centre, gift shop and café.

“We were looking for a solution that would allow us to modernize our venue and work to promote our events to the public that passes through the building”, said Trampas Brown, Cultural Facilities Supervisor at the Esplanade.  “We wanted a way to provide timely, current information about the exhibits currently in the building as well as digital wayfinding to people less familiar with our space.”

Advertisements, program descriptions and event listings are displayed on a network of 40” LED’s installed in the main and upper lobbies as well as a portable solution that can be moved depending on event needs, with the ability to update content network wide or on individual screens as needed.

“Another thing we’ve done is linked the Audience software with our facility booking program to automate the daily events listings”, remarked Brown.

Capital Networks Limited, a leading provider of dynamic digital signage content creation and management software, introduced the Audience for Android solution to the digital signage market in June 2012, as a low cost alternative to Microsoft OS powered digital signage displays.

A number of factors went into the Esplanade’s decision to choose Audience for Android, including the fact that Capital Networks was able to offer a hosted solution.

“The idea of a hosted solution allowed us to get the product up and running in a very short time frame without a huge capital outlay”, said Brown. “The training to utilize the system was very straightforward and brief as the interface is very simple to learn.  We were able to go live with the system about 30 days after the decision was made to proceed.  This is really remarkable when you consider that we started from scratch rather than using some boring old template.  The fact that Capital Networks has been around for over 20 years and is a Canadian company also played heavily into the equation as we wanted someone with experience that we were confident would be around for years to come.  The support we have had in getting the system up and running has been outstanding!”

For further information, please contact Angelo Kosmidis, Director, Business Development.
T: 905 946-1122 ext 224

MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies provider, today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell approximately $1.56 million of its securities in a registered direct offering. Pursuant to these agreements, the company will issue 868,000 units at a price of $1.80 per unit, with each unit consisting of (i) one share of common stock, and (ii) one five-year warrant to purchase 0.50 of a share of common stock, with exercisability commencing six months and one day after issuance, at an exercise price of $2.73 per share. The company expects net proceeds at closing of approximately $1.3 million, which it plans to use for general corporate purposes, including working capital. The closing of the offering is expected to take place on or about March 8, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions.

Roth Capital Partners, LLC acted as the Company’s placement agent for the transaction.

The shares are being offered by the company pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which was declared effective on January 31, 2013. A prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may be obtained from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or from Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Equity Capital Markets, 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (telephone: 800-678-9147; e-mail: rothecm@roth.com). This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock. No offer, solicitation or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The shares of common stock may only be offered by means of a prospectus.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a pioneering marketing technologies company. WRT combines interactive digital media — signage, kiosks, mobile, social media and web — to create 360-degree solutions so companies can “communicate at life speed” to deliver the right content at the right place at the right time. WRT’s turnkey approach includes strategic consulting, creative development, installation, hosting, training and support. Since launching its cloud-based RoninCast® content management platform in 2003, WRT has become the leading digital marketing provider for large-scale deployments in retail, automotive, food service and public venues. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota; its common stock trades on NASDAQ as RNIN.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements of expected future developments, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the completion, timing and size of the offering and reflect management’s expectations based on currently available data. Such statements are subject to future risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and the company’s ability to meet the conditions necessary to consummate the offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. The company’s actual performance could also differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement and are subject to future risks and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties that could affect such performance include, but are not limited to, the following: the adequacy of funds for future operations; 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 1, 2013.

LED-backlight, slimmer cabinet depth, and OPS-compliant expansion slot highlight the V423 display

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 42-inch V423 LCD display, a high-performance addition to its commercial-grade V Series that utilizes LED backlighting for improved power consumption and a slimmer cabinet depth.

Delivering a 46 percent decrease in power consumption compared to its predecessor, the V423 large-screen display maintains its remarkable brightness. Its edge-lit LED backlight enables a slimmer cabinet depth and lightweight design, providing flexibility for a variety of installations. With a full HD panel, integrated temperature sensors and fans, the V423 large-screen display is ideal for applications that require extended use, including retail stores, restaurants, indoor venues, training facilities and corporate boardrooms.

The V423 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. Moreover, video, RS-232 control and power are passed internally from the display to the computer, eliminating additional cabling and simplifying installations.

“The V423 display’s brilliant imagery captures an audience’s attention, while simultaneously delivering economic and environmental benefits,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager of Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “With LED backlighting, users will find an attractive total cost of ownership, one that is a model for the digital signage industry.”

The V423 includes the following features:

• LED backlighting technology for reduced power consumption
• Commercial-grade LCD panel and components, which enable extended run times
• 1920 x 1080 full HD native resolution, which provides stunning clarity
• 320/450 cd/m² brightness (typical/maximum) and 1300:1 contrast ratio for brilliant imagery
• DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D (in/out), VGA 15 pin D-sub (Composite, Component, S-Video), which enable connectivity to a wide range of peripherals
• RS-232C, Ethernet (RJ45), IR Remote, DDC/CI for external control
• Built-in, 10-watt speakers enhance the experience with superior sound
• TileMatrix™, which facilitates video walls up to 10 x 10
• Built-in ATSC digital tuner, which allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (V423-AVT model only)
• Bundled solution, which includes a V423 display and single board computer (OPS-PCAF-WS) for simple digital signage (V423-PC model only)
• Optional accessories, including speakers, stand, a variety of internal and external computers, digital tuner, calibration kit and wall mount
  

The V423 display is available at a minimum advertised price of $899. The V423-AVT and V423-PC models are priced at $1099 and $1699, respectively. All 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.

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.

PayPal Users Can Add, Withdraw and Send Money Right from a Coinstar Kiosk

BELLEVUE, Wash., /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Coinstar, a leader in self-service coin-counting, announced a new feature available at select Coinstar kiosks that enables consumers to conveniently and securely add coins and paper currency into or withdraw funds from their PayPal account, as well as send money to another PayPal account. The rollout began this month in Texas, Northern California and Ohio and will continue at select kiosks throughout the year.

Coinstar and PayPal conducted a test of the new service in the Dallas metropolitan area last year and quickly saw adoption and interest from users. For instance, initial test results revealed that 40% of kiosk users who used the PayPal feature went back to use PayPal on a Coinstar kiosk an average of two times a month.

As the worlds of online and traditional brick and mortar commerce continue to converge, consumers are increasingly embracing PayPal as a convenient and secure payment solution.

"PayPal on Coinstar exemplifies how we continue to empower consumers to change what they have into what they want," said Mike Skinner, president of Coinstar's Coin business. "From the convenience of a grocery store, consumers can turn their coins and paper currency into digital spending power anywhere PayPal is accepted."

"We're delighted to work with Coinstar to enable our users to transact anytime, anywhere and in any way," said Dan Schatt, head of Financial Innovations at PayPal. "PayPal on Coinstar kiosks provide customers with a convenient way to add coins and paper currency to their PayPal account and spend their money anywhere PayPal is accepted."

Consumers can find the closest Coinstar kiosk with PayPal functionality by using the Machine Locator tool at www.coinstar.com/paypal. At these Coinstar kiosks, PayPal users can:

-- Add coins and paper currency to their PayPal account

-- Withdraw cash from their PayPal account (a voucher is issued to be redeemed in store)

-- Send funds to another PayPal user's account

Coins and paper currency added via select Coinstar kiosks are quickly available in PayPal accounts and can be spent online or in retailer stores where PayPal is accepted.

Customers can add up to $500 using coins and paper money to a PayPal account each calendar month. Coinstar's standard coin-counting fee of 9.8% applies when coins are added to a PayPal account. When using paper money, a $3 fee applies for transactions up to $300 and a $6 fee applies for transactions over $300. The fees for loading cash are among the lowest in the highly competitive prepaid market. Withdrawals are limited to $500 in a calendar month and $200 per day; each withdrawal incurs a $3 fee.

About Coinstar

Coinstar, a Coinstar, Inc. brand, is a leader in self-service coin counting services and owns and operates the only multi-national, fully automated network of self-service coin-counting kiosks. The company has approximately 20,300 coin-counting locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Coinstar kiosks process about 50 billion coins a year, amounting to approximately $3 billion. Coinstar makes it simple to convert coins to cash or consumers can receive no-fee coin-counting when choosing a gift card or eCertificate. For more information on Coinstar coin-counting visit www.coinstar.com and for information on Coinstar, Inc., visit www.coinstarinc.com.

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including phrases conveying expectation or intent and other expressions identifying future performance. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance which may vary materially from performance expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Differences may result from actions taken by Coinstar, Inc. or PayPal as well as those of third parties and from risks and uncertainties beyond our control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in the number and timing of anticipated locations, our ability to attract new retailers and penetrate new markets and distribution channels and the termination, non-renewal or renegotiation on materially adverse terms of contract terms with our significant retailers. The foregoing risks and uncertainties are illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. For more information on factors that may affect future performance, please review "Risk Factors" described in our most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements reflect Coinstar, Inc.'s expectations as of the date of this release. Coinstar, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update the information provided herein.

New distribution agreement focuses on interactive digital signage applications

LAS VEGAS, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Almo Professional A/V, the nation's fastest growing audiovisual distributor, announced a new distribution agreement with Elo Touch Solutions, a premier global supplier of touch-enabled Interactive Digital Signage (IDS) technology. As a result, Almo Pro A/V reseller partners now have access to Elo's touch interactive experiences in screen sizes ranging from 7 inches to 70 inches.

"The Elo team is excited to engage with the Almo digital signage thought leaders and certified Pro A/V technology experts," said Craig Witsoe, CEO, Elo Touch Solutions. "Together we will help resellers and end-users realize the possibilities for digital signage to help education, government, hospitality, healthcare, and retail organizations enhance their audience experience and optimize communications efficiency."

"Our resellers are experiencing increasing demand for large format touch-enabled displays," explained Sam Taylor, executive vice president and COO for Almo Professional A/V. "We're partnering with Elo Touch Solutions because they provide a broad portfolio of screen sizes and touch technologies our resellers can incorporate into their projects with the service and support to back Elo's innovative products."

Elo Interactive Digital Signage

Elo IDS displays are designed to provide reliable performance in challenging public environments with a durable steel chassis and tempered pure glass. Multi-touch and gesture support enable intuitive touch with a finger, gloved hand, prosthetic, stylus, credit card, and/or pen. Optional, slide-in computing modules feature Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 or i5 processors to enable the IDS to become an integrated all-in-one unit with simplified installation and maintenance. The Elo IDS also supports the Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) to integrate with other OPS-compliant computing modules.

For more information about Almo Pro A/V, go to www.almoproav.com. To learn more about Elo Touch Solutions, go to www.elotouch.com.

Technology distributor spotlights comprehensive ProAV / digital signage solutions portfolio and dedicated business enablement resources

LAS VEGAS, NV, (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- AVAD and the ProAV / Digital Signage Business Unit (BU) of Ingram Micro Inc. are teaming up once again to demonstrate and discuss the industry's latest ProAV and digital signage trends. The alliance marks the second year in a row the two lines of business have come together to show the competitive advantages Ingram Micro brings to channel partners focused on ProAV and digital signage.

"ProAV and digital signage are among the IT industry's top-performing technology categories and represent a growing marketplace for us and our mutual channel partners," says Jim Annes, general manager, AVAD, an Ingram Micro subsidiary and the industry's leading supplier to custom installers of ProAV solutions and professional services. "Recognized as an experience-oriented category, ProAV and digital signage solutions are changing how companies communicate and how consumers engage. It's a greenfield of opportunity that we're ensuring our channel partners are well positioned to capture."

To accelerate success, Ingram Micro's ProAV / Digital Signage BU and AVAD have come together to offer channel partners a comprehensive and specialized solutions portfolio. Additionally, AVAD and Ingram Micro channel partners gain access to high-value, business enablement resources such as dedicated credit analysts and field-based and cross-trained technical support teams, as well as pre- and post-sales representatives, targeted marketing programs and vendor management experts.

"One of the biggest differentiators for Ingram Micro and AVAD is our ability to sell across the entire technology spectrum and truly enable our channel partners' success in all they do," says Kevin Prewett, senior director of Ingram Micro's Pro AV & Digital Signage BU.

More information about Ingram Micro is available at www.ingrammicro.com and http://ingrammicroinc.wordpress.com.

To learn, see and hear more about Ingram Micro online, follow the distributor on Facebook; Twitter; and YouTube.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro is the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.

Massive Ultra HD display largest in LG's digital signage arsenal

LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today LG Electronics USA unveiled the industry's first Ultra High-Definition digital signage monitor - its 84-inch class (84.0 inch diagonal) Ultra HD Signage Display, the size of four 42-inch screens - at Digital Signage Expo 2013 (booth 500).

Boasting 3840 x 2160 resolution - four times higher than Full HD, totaling more than 8 million pixels- the commercial-grade Ultra HD screen provides the sharpest picture available on a large-screen display and an immersive viewing experience*. The 84WS70MS-B has a bezel width of just 27.9mm at its thinnest point and can be mounted in portrait or landscape mode. A touch-enabled model also is available in the Ultra HD line.

"LG continues to drive the emerging Ultra HD TV segment," said Y.K. Cho, B2B senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "Building on our award-winning 84-inch class Ultra HD TV for consumers, our new commercial version will offer tremendous benefits to our B2B customers as they strive to differentiate themselves within their sector. The combination of 4K and multi-touch application opens up new opportunities within the digital signage arena."

Integrated in to all LED models, including the 84-inch Ultra HD screen, is LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology that helps prevent color saturation and contrast for off-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical), resulting in a display with great picture quality that can be installed at virtually any angle or height. IPS technology also provides a temperature tolerance of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius), which helps alleviate a common problem with screens overheating and, as a result, suffering from permanent picture quality damage. The feature rich large-screen monitor also includes Smart Energy Saving, Temperature Sensor, Auto Brightness Sensor, ISM Method and Key Lock.

"With more than 8 million pixels, the resulting crispness of the picture and visual experience actually causes people to stop and watch. It makes this display ideal for commercial applications. The addition of multi-touch technology makes it optimal for use in interactive commercial signage solution applications, such as public spaces, airports and retail settings," said Dan Smith, director of digital signage for LG.

A slot at the rear of the display offers the opportunity to attach an external media player (compatible with LG Media Players MP700, MP500 Media Player) for a slimmer look and more convenient maintenance of the display solution. Additionally, the display offers a user friendly interface through its use of LG's proprietary web-based management platform, SuperSign Elite-w Lite, allowing integrators to pre-load templates to create and run dynamic content, coupled with quick navigation through menus to control networked displays and simultaneously run media files.

*No "ultra definition" or "4K" video content is currently available. May not be compatible with all UD broadcast standards if and when developed.

About LG Electronics USA

The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. For more information, please visit www.LGSolutions.com.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA, Inc.

Latest HP MP4 and HP MP6 Players Let Retailers Share Timely Information, Offer Interactive and Compelling In-Store Experiences

PALO ALTO, CA - HP (NYSE: HPQ) has announced two new affordable media players that can be coupled with the company's digital signage displays to help retail and hospitality businesses bring stunning, informative, interactive digital experiences to clientele.

The new HP MP6 Digital Signage Player can be deployed by retailers to meet the most demanding dynamic content requirements. Using the latest Intel® dual core processor and high-definition (HD) graphics, the HP MP6 can power digital mall or hotel directories. It also can engage the shopper in an interactive brand experience when paired with a touch-enabled screen.

The new HP MP4 Digital Signage Player is HP's thinnest player, ideal for common signage implementations in retail or hospitality settings. The HP MP4 can display visually appealing brand-related content through static images or full-screen videos to improve the store experience. The HP MP4 features a 64-bit AMD processor with Radeon HD 6320 graphics, creating compelling promotional merchandising environments.

"Retailers want to incorporate innovative technologies to inform, engage and attract customers to their stores but many still struggle with the complexity or cost," said Ray Carlin, vice president and general manager, Retail Solutions, HP. "HP's new media players and its full portfolio of signage solutions mean retailers of any size will be able to deploy affordable and compelling in-store signage."

The Omnichannel experience -- today

Retailers are using HP signage to appeal to new generations of online shoppers who enjoy browsing items or otherwise interacting with a store's brand. Retailers can enable a seamless and engaging "omnichannel" environment by aligning the experience a customer has online with the one in the physical store. This might include a digital screen in the store that allows shoppers to access a wish list they created online.

Both the HP MP4 and HP MP6 players feature a streamlined Windows® Embedded operating system, have high reliability and can be mounted on the back of a digital screen to maximize space.

Additional information is available at www.HP.com/go/digitalsignage.

Pricing and availability

The HP MP4 and MP6 players will be available in North America and Latin America (except Brazil) later this month. Pricing information is available from HP resellers.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.

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OneSource Interactive spins out its original and very successful Sojourn series kiosk line into new brand called URway Kiosks. The Sojourn kiosks are perfect for any event or project and one of the amazing design highlights; the Sojourn series kiosks require "No Tools" for quick, simple set-up and breakdown.

OneSource Interactive, Spins Out the Sojourn Kiosks Into New Brand Called URway Kiosks
Dayton, OH --(PR.com)-- As OneSource focuses on the growing Managed Digital Services business centered on kiosks, digital signage, digital directory and mobile/tablet deployments, it just made sense to let some of these popular platforms stand on their own, said Edward Crowley President & Founder of OneSource Interactive. The Sojourn will be joined by a few other platforms in the coming months to further extend and expand URway's products as the OneSource team turns its full attention to Managed Digital Services and grows its core services business.

The URway Sojourn series kiosk platform is a revolutionary new modular design concept that continues to evolve and grow. The Sojourn series was developed and introduced into the marketplace back in 2010 and starting with good visibility at CES in 2011, and with numerous successful projects, the Sojourn series has received high acclaim from customers and partners.

The unique, modular design, clean vertical lines and simple configuration and assembly, makes any event more engaging and a breeze to setup. The modular lightweight design, quality aluminum construction and unique engineering, blend perfectly for a trade show, event, traveling exhibit, temporary or permanent deployment, it’s perfect for everything. In addition to this amazing new modular concept, the Sojourn series kiosks require "No Tools" for quick, simple set-up and breakdown and this amazing design element, just needed to be repeated, stated Crowley.

About OneSource Interactive

OneSource Interactive is a turnkey Managed Digital Services (MDS) and Connected Digital Technology (CDT) solution provider. We specialize in self-service kiosks, interactive and passive digital signage, digital directory & wayfinding, mobile / tablet application integration and strategic consulting services. For more information about OneSource Interactive please visit www.osimds.com.

About URway Kiosks

URway Kiosks is a dynamic digital media solutions company that leverages extensive hardware design, manufacturing and deployment experience to provide unique, modular and engaging digital delivery platforms for today's rapidly evolving interactive digital display landscape. We pride ourselves on providing a fresh and unique approach to the typical kiosk, digital signage, digital directory and mobile/tablet based enclosures. For more information on the URway Sojourn series and all the models available, please visit www.URwayKiosks.com.

Cost-effective solutions allow retailers to "plug and play"

AOPEN, a leader in digital signage and appliance computing, has just released OpenSign™, a powerful, web based interactive digital marketing and signage platform for Android devices that allows retailers to easily install and manage a digital signage network.

OpenSign is purpose-built for different screen sizes, such as retail shelf displays and large promotional displays. It lets store owners actively manage digital content, without design experience, from any PC connected to the web. It also eliminates costly printing and the logistics of placing prints in the store, as well as enabling real-time offers and promotions to be run. Being cloud based, OpenSign can be easily integrated across multiple devices and platforms, including mobile devices. It also features local redundancy, meaning that content can still be displayed even if internet connection is lost.

Stephen Borg, Director, Global Strategy and Market Development, AOPEN, says that OpenSign tackles the frustrations and costs of operating that retailers and store owners face when maintaining a digital signage network. "As well as helping customers make a purchase decision, OpenSign captures customer data and retail patterns which help retailers understand what customers are looking for. This allows them to better promote products and services, creating new, highly targeted shopping experiences, in a cost-effective way." Stephen Borg says. "OpenSign is a truly easy-to-manage, solution on a cost effective OS with competitive commercial grade hardware. It's a perfect product, designed and built for retailers. It also captures data and tracks results accurately."

OpenSign is Android-based, built using the same web application framework that powers websites such as Twitter and yellowpages.com. It's delivered globally with Rackspace who are a premium provider of global data centers. OpenSign represents a full digital signage ecosystem including: the OpenSign platform, dedicated devices and expert service. It can be used stand-alone or to complement existing signage networks. Its plug-in based API architecture allows integration with third party devices and applications including existing CMS and e-commerce systems. Being web based the signage can leverage any live feed you can get, such as: stock feeds, weather forecasts, POS data, social media feeds, loyalty programs and more. Designed with marketers in mind, OpenSign is also SEO friendly, allowing for social media integration and local area marketing via its easy to use content management system (CMS).

Growth in the worldwide digital signage market is forecast to exceed 40% in 2013, growing to US$7 billion, according to IMS Research[1]. Retail is the largest vertical, accounting for 25% of equipment and software sales. IMS predicts that retail will maintain its dominance, reaching nearly $2 billion USD in infrastructure sales by the end of 2015.

About OpenSign™

OpenSign™ is an interactive digital marketing and signage platform built for retailers to tackle the frustrations and costs of operating and maintaining a digital signage network. It is built on Ruby on Rails as a SAAS model.

OpenSign™ Screener

For those with pre-existing CMS, OpenSign™ Screener is a management and distribution system for integration into existing CMS, allowing you to update content anywhere with a web connection.

OpenSign™ Care

Supported by OpenService, OpenSign™ Care is a complete end-to-end care program including design, management and maintenance.

About AOPEN

AOPEN has been established for over 17 years, pioneering the ultra-small form factor PC and Commercial Appliances, for global electronics, information technology and communications (ICT) solutions. Its access to the parent group Wistron, with 2011 combined revenue of greater than 21 billion USD and operations in more than 100 countries, gives AOPEN a worldwide pool of expertise, combined with innovative systems and solutions to deliver added value to customers. www.aopen.com

Original Inventor of Touchscreen Technology Updates All-in-One Touch Computers to Enable Traditional and Cloud Computing Applications for Retailers

Kessel Lo, Belgium – Elo Touch Solutions, a premier global supplier of touch-enabled technology, has announced new all-in-one (AiO) touch computers designed to help retailers accelerate transaction efficiency and enhance the consumer point-of-service experience. Elo’s new B-Series, C-Series and D-Series products deliver an intuitive, reliable and secure touch interactive experience optimised for point-of-sale (POS) and point-of-information (POI) applications in cloud computing, thin-client, and/or traditional client-server software infrastructure. Featuring proven AccuTouch® (single-touch resistive), IntelliTouch® (single-touch surface acoustic wave), or iTouch® Plus (multi-touch zero-bezel surface acoustic wave) technology, Elo’s touch computers adapt to a variety of retail and hospitality environment design style, lighting, and deployment scenarios.

“Real-life retail requires commercial computing purpose-built for 24/7 operation with all the POS peripheral connectivity requirements,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO Elo Touch Solutions. “We offer professional retail computing with a proven history of touch performance, quality, reliability and application support.”

B-Series AiO

The new Elo B-Series touch computers with removable stand offer installation flexibility at the point-of-service, with desktop, wall-mount or pole-mount configuration possibilities. 15-inch or 17-inch screen sizes are available with fanless Intel® Atom™ N2800 or third-generation Intel Core™ i3 3220 processors, 2GB DDR3 memory and 320GB of storage capacity with RAID, 2GB or 4GB memory expansion kits and 320GB storage expansion options.


C-Series AiO

The new Elo C-Series touch computers deliver big, bright HD displays in wide-screen format targeted for POS and POI countertop product selection. 19-inch or 22-inch screen sizes are available with fanless Intel Atom N2800 or third-generation Intel Core i3 3220 processors, 2GB DDR3 memory and 320GB of storage capacity with RAID, 2GB or 4GB memory expansion kits and 320GB storage expansion options.

D-Series AiO

The new Elo D-Series touch computers offer a unique industrial design that cleanly integrates on top of a cash drawer with a range of peripheral connectivity options while hiding all input/output ports from view. The 15-inch screen size features the Intel Celeron® G540 Dual-Core™ processor, 2GB DDR3 memory and 320GB of storage capacity with RAID, 2GB or 4GB memory expansion kits and 320GB storage expansion options.

Peripheral options across the AiO range include a magnetic strip reader (MSR), biometric fingerprint security reader and customer-facing display (VFD or LCD). Operating system options include Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows XP or without pre-loaded O/S while serviceability is enhanced with easy access to upgrade memory, hard disk drive (HDD) and system fans. Elo AiO touch computers are available worldwide in Q2 2013 and MSRPs start at USD $1,199.

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 .

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"Mosaika – Canada through the Eyes of Its People" radiates a nation rich in achievement, culture and values

KITCHENER, Ont. – For the fourth consecutive summer Christie® 3-chip DLP® projectors will be lighting up Ottawa’s famed Parliament Hill with a rich and engaging display that attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually. The gripping narrative of Canadian history via the National Capital Commission’s sound and light show, “Mosaika – Canada Through the Eyes of Its People”  begins July 10 and ends September 7 this year.

Accompanied by lights, a 5.1 surround system, and audio track produced by Groupe Phaneauf, the four Christie Roadster S+20K and five Christie Roadster HD18K projectors paint a video canvas onto the 472-feet long by 246-feet tall, six story high Parliament Building Centre Block including the iconic Peace Tower in the middle. One portion features a dramatic 3D segment where the entire structure appears to move in and out in 3D space.

A Journey in Three Acts

Act One explores Canadian landscapes and our founding peoples. The journey begins at Canada's beautiful west coast, then soars eastward, over the Rocky Mountains, through the foothills and prairies, across the Great Lakes, down the St. Lawrence River, into the Atlantic Ocean, and then northeast to modern-day Newfoundland and Labrador. From here, the audience is taken north, passing ice floes and polar bears, into Canada's Arctic region, where the aurora borealis dances in the velvety night sky. Along the way, the audience discovers the gorgeous mosaic of natural landscapes, flora and fauna that make up Canada's diverse natural world.

Canada's founding peoples are also introduced in Act One, and the storyline carries the audience beyond Canada's Confederation in 1867. ‘Mosaika’ presents how multitudes of people, ideas and voices have combined in a great discussion to create this country.

Act Two presents Canadian achievements. It begins with the railroad — the great iron link that tied the country together and encouraged westward expansion and settlement. Other achievements are explored, in war and in peace, social achievements that helped to create Canada’s rights and freedoms, as well as Canadian achievements in the arts and culture. Great Canadians are encountered, including Agnes Macphail, Tommy Douglas, Terry Fox and many others.

Act Three is a discussion of Canadian values. In the third act of ‘Mosaika,’ Canadians from across the country are seen and heard, discussing what is important to them, what it means to be Canadian, and their hopes for the future. Their encouraging and inspirational words drive ‘Mosaika’ toward its emotional climax.

From History to Projection Mapping Reality with Christie Reliability

Jean-Marc Beauvalet, manager, technical services, National Capital Commission (NCC), said the NCC used two Christie projectors for the predecessor of the current show; however, ‘Mosaika’ was one of its first forays into multi-projector use and projection mapping.

“Because of our experience with them, we were fully confident using the Christie projectors for ‘Mosaika,’” said Beauvalet. “Christie has played an important role in helping us achieve our goals with this presentation – to reflect what Canada and its history are all about.”

“We had used Christie projectors before and were fully confident of their performance – and, as the projectors play such a crucial role, that made everything else easier to deal with. After Moment Factory – the show designer – did a full pixel mapping of the buildings, our biggest challenge was how to repeat the placement of these projectors to ensure a perfect performance every night. The solution they came up with for the projectors that stayed on the hill was to have the projectors on hydraulic lifts with repeatable heights; they have a sensor that stops them at 120 inches so every performance is exact.”

Not only the production itself but also the public and media reaction impresses the NCC.

“The projection mapping creates something magical that people aren’t expecting – they don’t expect to see their Parliament Building transformed into such beautiful colors and delightful imagery. People say, 'this is incredible. I never thought I would see anything like this in my life.’ It’s an honor to see visitors and Canadians with smiling faces telling us how wonderful the show experience was,” Beauvalet concluded. “With the help of Christie, we have achieved our goal with this presentation – to instill a strong feeling of pride in our country and our capital with a one-of-a-kind free nightly show. I can say that Christie and its technology are extremely reliable. They deliver exactly what they say they will.”

“‘Mosaika’ is an extraordinary accomplishment that presents the history of Canada in a way that is entertaining, educational, and visually compelling,” said Kathryn Cress, vice president, global and corporate marketing, Christie. “We are very proud the National Capital Commission selected Christie projectors to be part of this exceptionally innovative and memorable event.”

About Christie®

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

Christie® is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries

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PLANO, TX and CHICAGO, IL – Symon Holdings Corporation (Symon Communications), a leading global provider of intelligent visual solutions, and SCG Financial Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SCGQ) (OTCBB: SCGQU) (OTCBB: SCGQW) (SCG), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that Symon Communications will combine with SCG pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. This agreement follows SCG’s previous announcement of its Agreement and Plan of Merger with Reach Media Group Holdings, Inc. (RMG Networks).
Symon Communications Highlights

•    Global provider of digital signage solutions and enterprise-class media applications
•    Offers customers complete one-stop digital signage solutions
•    Provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions that integrate seamlessly with customers’ IT infrastructures and data and security environments
•    Symon Communications’ solutions are relied upon by over 70 percent of the North American Fortune 100 companies
•    30 plus years of profitability

Gregory H. Sachs, SCG's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, stated, "We are excited about the combination of Symon Communications with RMG Networks. This is a key milestone in creating a global leader in intelligent visual communications."

The boards of directors of SCG and Symon Communications have each approved the proposed transaction. Completion of the transaction is expected late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2013 following SCG’s acquisition of RMG Networks, which is a condition to the consummation of the acquisition of Symon Communications.

Upon completion of the transaction, Symon Communications will be combined under SCG with RMG Networks creating a comprehensive platform for providing end-to-end intelligent visual communications solutions. The combined company will be re-branded under the RMG Networks name. Current Symon Communications’ CEO Charles Ansley, who will continue to run the Symon  Enterprise Solutions business unit, said, "The Symon  team is looking forward to our combined future with RMG Networks, and we believe the resulting company will be able to provide even more powerful and extensive solutions to our customers globally.”

Garry McGuire, current CEO of RMG Networks and who will be CEO of the combined companies said, “Symon Communications is a revered member of the digital signage industry and has been providing signage products for decades. Joining forces with Symon will create a comprehensive platform for end-to-end intelligent visual solutions for our customers.”

SCG today announced that its previously announced tender offer, as amended, has been extended until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 21, 2013, unless otherwise terminated or further extended. The tender offer was previously scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 11, 2013.

SCG is being advised by Lazard Freres & Co LLC.  Legal counsel to SCG is Greenberg Traurig, LLP.  Legal counsel to Symon Communications is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. 

About Symon Communications

Symon Communications helps organizations engage, inform and influence their audiences through intelligent visual solutions. As the global leader in enterprise-class media applications, Symon Communications powers more than one million digital signs and displays, delivering real-time information, insight and relevant content for critical contact center, supply chain, employee communications, hospitality, retail and other public-facing applications. Symon Communications gives customers a single point of accountability for all visual communication implementations, along with a state-of-the-art, fully integrated and proven content management system. Founded in 1980, the company is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with international operations located in Hemel Hempstead, U.K., and additional offices in Las Vegas, Nev., St. Peters, Mo., Pittsford, N.Y., Dubai, U.A.E., and New Delhi, India. Additional information is at www.symon.com.

About SCG Financial Acquisition Corp.

SCG Financial Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or assets. SCG was incorporated in Delaware on January 5, 2011. Its securities are quoted on the NASDAQ Capital Market (ticker:SCGQ) and the OTC Bulletin Board (tickers: SCGQU and SCGQW).

NO ASSURANCES

There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed, nor can there be any assurance, if the transaction is completed, that the potential benefits of combining the companies will be realized. The description of the transaction contained herein is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the definitive agreements relating to the transaction, copies of which will be filed by SCG with the SEC as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this press release may contain a number of "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "potential" and "should," as they relate to SCG are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond SCG’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  SCG’s future results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the statements set forth under the subheading “Risks Related to the Business of Symon” in Item 7.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 1, 2013; (ii) the statements set forth under “Risk Factors” that are more fully discussed in the offer to purchase filed with the SEC in connection with SCG’s  proposed transaction with Reach Media Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RMG”), and (iii) the following: the risk that governmental and regulatory review of the tender offer documents may delay the proposed transaction with RMG or result in the inability of the proposed transaction with RMG to be consummated by April 12, 2013; costs of the proposed transaction with RMG or of the proposed transaction with Symon Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Symon Holdings”), described herein; success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, management and other key personnel following the proposed transactions with RMG and/or Symon Holdings; listing or de-listing of the shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of SCG (the “SCG Common Shares”) from the Nasdaq Capital Market; the potential liquidity and trading of SCG’s securities; RMG’s history of incurring significant net losses and limited operating history; the competitive environment in the advertising market in which RMG operates; the risk that a condition to consummation of the proposed transactions with RMG or Symon Holdings may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions with RMG or Symon Holdings may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that any projections, including earnings, revenues, expenses, margins or any other financial items are not realized; the risk that the businesses of SCG and RMG or Symon Holdings will not be integrated successfully; changing legislation and regulatory environments; business development activities of RMG or Symon Holdings following the consummation of the proposed transactions, including RMG’s and Symon Holdings’s ability to contract with, and retain, customers and airline partners on attractive terms; the effect of actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury on the liquidity of the capital markets; the general volatility of the market price of the SCG Common Shares; risks and costs associated with regulation of corporate governance and disclosure standards (including pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act); and general economic conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TENDER OFFER
SCG is in the process of conducting a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) with respect to the issued and outstanding SCG Common Shares issued as part of the units in SCG’s initial public offering (such SCG Common Shares, the “Public Shares”), as described in a tender offer statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents) on Schedule TO that SCG has filed with the SEC. Nothing contained herein is an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell securities. As of February 28, 2013, 26,450 Public Shares have been tendered and not withdrawn.

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. (“Graphic”), iSIGN’s exclusive distributor for Smart Antennas for the American continents, are pleased to provide an up-date to the negotiations for the exclusive reseller agreement for the State of Nevada.

An agreement has been reached that will allow for a 30 day due diligence and trial period of the Smart Antenna in specifically selected locations. It has been agreed that this period may be extended by mutual consent for a period of up to 90 days in 30 day increments.
Once the due diligence and trial period has been completed and the agreement finalized and signed, additional details will be released.

“We look forward to successfully completing the due diligence period and moving ahead with this agreement,” said Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “Having all parties here in Las Vegas at the Digital Signage Expo has given everyone a chance to meet and discuss both the agreement and the potential for our Smart Antennas in Nevada.”

“We feel that Nevada will be an extremely good location for our Smart Antennas as it has a large tourist and global population who would benefit from receiving messages to their mobile devices,” added Mr. Romanov. “We are also in the process of extending our network of Smart Antennas into the city of Orlando in Florida. Orlando is another great tourist destination and we feel that it makes great sense to have our antennas installed there.”

“iSIGN’s Smart Antenna system provides relevant content to smart phones and tablets that come in range of the antenna installations,” stated Ron Leman, Graphic’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “The Smart Antennas are complemented by iSIGN’s back-end reporting system that delivers real-time metrics, enabling clients to judge performance in real-time, something that is not offered by anyone else.”

“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 world 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 GraphicMedia, Inc. and BlueStar Inc. 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. www.graphicmedia.us

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MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading digital marketing technologies company, has aligned with Samsung Electronics America, the number one worldwide provider of commercial LCD displays, to offer a breakthrough in digital signage solutions for retail, QSRs or any business looking to transform how they engage their customers and increase sales without the cost, complication and limitations of traditional digital signage.

Samsung’s Smart Signage displays include a built-in CPU that powers an Internet connection and a new open-source media player, allowing for cloud-based video playback and interactive content delivered by RoninCast software, without needing a separate device. Replacing external media player devices and monitors today with integrated ultra-flat and lightweight, large-format smart displays ensures cleaner and simpler installation and operational processes that can save both time and money.

When powered by RoninCast 4.0 software, Samsung displays can present vivid, engaging and dynamic content, including real-time data updates, custom industry content, and food service content like menus and coupons. RoninCast software facilitates easy promotion and limited time offer implementation, as well as the integration of key brand messaging, local community news and social media feeds. The integrated platform gives businesses a true plug-and-play solution, from content creation and installation, to content validation, software upgrades and network monitoring.

“We’re excited to partner with Samsung as one of the earliest adopters of their Smart Signage Platform,” said Scott Koller, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin. “Despite the clear and compelling benefits digital marketing can deliver, deploying digital signage, especially across multiple locations, can seem like a daunting and expensive project. RoninCast 4.0 software, combined with Samsung’s new Smart Signage Platform, dramatically simplifies deployment and ongoing management, breaking down these barriers and opening the field to a much larger universe of potential users.”

“Samsung’s open-source digital signage software ties in perfectly with the new HTML5 capabilities of RoninCast 4.0 software, providing clear advantages for the end user by lowering costs, simplifying installation, improving uptime, and ultimately increasing the ROI for our customers,” continued Koller. “An embedded device with video playback and browser capabilities is something WRT has been asking of the display manufacturers for a long time, and Samsung is one of the first to respond with their new Smart Signage Platform. We plan to leverage its capabilities with our new RoninCast 4.0 software release.”

Summary of Benefits from Combined Offering:
 
Rather than requiring a separate display and player, the single Samsung Smart Signage Platform solution allows for more efficient and less costly installation and ongoing support.
   
Samsung’s Smart Signage Platform interface enables RoninCast 4.0 software to gather information from the displays for better monitoring and support, including remote management of the player and displays, like controlling power, color, and other adjustments.
   
Samsung’s Smart Signage Platform eliminates player expense and maintenance issues, reduces cabling and complexity, and allows cleaner installations, featuring extremely thin displays mounted virtually flush with walls.

The combined platform takes advantage of features introduced in RoninCast 4.0 software, including omni-channel capabilities using HTML5 to push content to multiple channels and devices.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

Wireless Ronin Technologies (WRT) (www.wirelessronin.com), is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in traditional and emerging digital media solutions, including digital signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web. WRT’s marketing technology is transforming how businesses engage customers, improving operating efficiencies and increasing revenues. Since the launch of its RoninCast® digital signage software in 2003, WRT has been a leader in the digital signage industry with cutting-edge technology, services and support, which includes consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, support and hosting. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "RNIN." Follow the company on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/wirelessronin, or “Like us” on Facebook under Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

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This partnership of best in class, highly robust software and hardware creates a powerful plug and play digital signage solution. 

EXTON, PA, – Just announced Scala Enterprise Content Manager fully integrates with the new Samsung Smart Signage Platform to deliver a turn-key next generation digital signage solution.

Some of the many benefits include:

- Simple installation and configuration
- No external playback device required
- Total cost of ownership is more affordable than traditional digital signage
- Direct connection to Scala Enterprise Content Manager over HTTP
- Full screen playback of images, videos, templates and other content
- Heartbeat and error reporting, superior network stability

This complete integration of The Samsung Smart Signage Platform and Scala Enterprise Content Manager enables centralized control and management of one, or up to thousands of devices. The ease of set up and minimized expense of the hardware coupled with the new user experience, improved workflows and drag and drop capabilities of the software makes it easier than ever for companies to adopt digital signage as part of their omni-channel marketing strategies and corporate communication initiatives. With Scala Enterprise Content Manager, you can also monitor the health of Samsung’s internal player and the media being displayed 24/7.

Scala enables users to leverage content from a myriad of data sources including weather, news, RSS, social media and other external feeds. For retailers, Scala iS combines predictive analytics with adaptive learning algorithms to deliver targeted messaging to Samsung's Smart Signage Platform. This system can digest data from many different, readily available sources (such as point-of-sale data, customer loyalty card information, marketing calendars, customer in-store dwell times, de-identified gender and age-group detection, location and time-based digital signage playlist schedules or external information like weather or gas prices). Scala iS finds patterns and establishes relationships in your data to help determine the most effective messaging. This ensures that digital signage messaging can be extremely targeted and produce a higher return on investment (ROI) for marketers than traditional digital signage platforms not leveraging this readily available data.

The Samsung Smart Signage Platform is built on an embedded high-performance media player featuring a dual-core CPU, a choice of 4GB or 8GB of storage and a full codec video processor. Total cost of ownership with this combination of technologies is approximately 25% lower and The Smart Signage Platform also uses 15% less power than a comparable traditional digital signage setup. Backed by best-in-breed software developers and solution providers, Samsung developed the platform for organizations transitioning from static signage to digital display.

For Scala, the addition expands new options to their customers and partners. The collaborative solution of Scala and Samsung is an exceptional tool for digital marketers in the retail and corporate communication arena that want to reach their target markets with captivating content, managed via Scala's stable and versatile Enterprise Content Management System, using Samsung's top grade Smart Signage Platform. It is an all-in-one, high quality digital communication solution that enables users to launch their dynamic visual strategy quickly and easy.

This partnership of best-in-class, highly robust software and hardware creates a powerful, easy to use, plug and play digital signage solution.

About Samsung:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in consumer electronics and the core components that go into them. Through relentless innovation and discovery, they are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. They employ 227,000 people across 75 countries with annual sales exceeding US $143 billion. Their goal is opening new possibilities for people everywhere. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

About Scala:

Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala is the world leader in location-based media designed to actively and intelligently influence human behavior. We love creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move products, consumers, and sales metrics. Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimize customer transaction times, and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., and has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: scala.com or their blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.