BELLEVUE, Wash., /PRNewswire/ -- Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTR) announced the results of the company's annual meeting of stockholders held today. Coinstar stockholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change the name of the company to Outerwall Inc. The company will begin trading under its new name Outerwall Inc. and new NASDAQ ticker symbol OUTR on July 2, 2013.
Stockholders also elected two directors; approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers; and ratified the audit committee's appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Additional information on voting results will be reported in a current report on Form 8-K, which the company expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 2, 2013.
About Coinstar, Inc.
Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTR) is a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient products and services that make life easier for consumers and drive incremental traffic and revenue for retailers. The company's core automated retail businesses include the well-known Redbox® self-service DVD and video game rental and Coinstar® self-service coin-counting brands. The company also identifies and develops innovative self-service concepts in its New Ventures segment. The company's kiosks are located in supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores, and restaurants. For more information, visit www.coinstarinc.com.
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Technology and innovation making a better tomorrow at Research@Intel event
News Highlights
Today marks the 11th annual Research@Intel event, showcasing 20 research projects from around the world, each exploring technologies to enrich lives with smarter cities, homes and offices, and with smarter ways to shop, communicate and drive.
Intel Labs is developing some of the world's most promising technological advancements, both on its own and in conjunction with leading academic institutions worldwide.
Intel Labs helps pave the way for future innovations through technologies that support life enrichment, easier access to big data, and a more connected computing experience.
SAN FRANCISCO, – Car tail lights saving lives, immersive displays allowing photos to tell their own story, personalized shopping experiences. These are just a few of the innovations presented by Intel Corporation today at its 11th annual Research@Intel event, a showcase of the most innovative new research spawned from Intel's internal efforts and external collaborations. Justin Rattner, Intel's chief technology officer, kicked off today's event by highlighting some of the 20 groundbreaking research projects on exhibition today.
Supplementing its own robust and diverse research efforts, Intel Labs two years ago deployed a unique model of direct collaboration with the world's leading academic researchers, creating a global network of seven Intel Science and Technology Centers (ISTCs) and six Intel Collaborative Research Institutes (ICRIs). Each center has built its own vibrant community of researchers to speed advances in embedded, cloud, social and secure computing, among other fields. Today's event showcases a sample of these research advances – and many from Intel's own labs – across these and many other sectors, including visual and context-aware computing as well as significant progress in fields such as big data.
"The majority of our research is conducted by Intel's own researchers but we are delighted by the quality and quantity of research coming out of the ISTCs and ICRIs," said Rattner. "Importantly, the deeply collaborative structure of these engagements is based on an open IP model benefiting not just Intel and researchers, but the high technology industry and human society at large."
Research@Intel Demo Showcase
Demos at the Research@Intel event are housed in four different zones. These zones include:
Enriching Lives: Developing computing experiences that simplify, enhance and enrich people's lives. This research is intended to help people be understood, expressive and free. One demonstration, titled "Be Meaningful," using "Shelf Edge Technology (SET)," can help detect a person's presence in a store and create a more meaningful, personalized shopping experience. If a car needs an air filter, for example, SET could use the vehicle's service records to alert the owner about the need for a specific filter when the owner enters an auto parts store. If a person has peanut allergies, SET could warn of potentially dangerous products. If a person plans to cook salmon for dinner, SET could recommend wines to best compliment the dish.
The Data Society: Unlocking the power of data for everyone. In addition to pushing the boundaries of what institutions can do with big data, Intel Labs has put an emphasis on the exploration of meaningful data exchange among individuals. Researchers are looking at ways to adapt the digital infrastructure to allow people to better capture, move and work with digital information easily and effectively. In a demonstration titled, "Vibrant Data Communities," Intel Labs researchers combine public and personal data with context-aware algorithms to identify and present the most useful information to individuals. For example, air quality sensors in a neighborhood could help steer a person clear of pollen hotspots in during allergy season.
Intelligent Everything: Innovations that transform inanimate objects by adding sensing capabilities, helping enable sustainable and smart living experiences. In one demonstration, researchers are working on easy-to-use tools to automate contextual cues with already-existing sensors so that a home behaves usefully in response to events and a family's unique needs. The demonstration shows how to easily link a Web camera and a music system to act as a home security system and to link a Web camera that receives contextual cues from a baby in a crib and an alarm by the parents' bed to act as a baby monitor.
Tech Essentials: Technology building blocks – including circuits, architecture and software – that provide a foundation for all of the areas above. For example, the "Protecting Sensor Data" demonstration uses Intel hardware and software to prevent malicious parties for accessing personal information recorded by cameras, microphones and GPS locators embedded in mobile devices.
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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
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Markham, ON. Canada – Destinations, the upscale clothing and accessories chain, is using the Audience software platform to power their digital video wall located within Dallas Fort Worth Airport.
The goal of the installation is to engage and influence the more the 58 million annual visitors travelling through the airport with a combination of in-store branding and entertainment information about the Dallas Fort Worth area.
The video wall consists of four 46 inch monitors, with a single Audience driven media player controlling a wide range of video and animated content.
Advision Media LLC was picked to manage the project in collaboration with Authorized Audience Reseller, KarePKG Solutions LLC, providing complete installation and maintenance services including hosting services, video production, content creation and delivery.
KarePKG Solutions LLC supplied the Audience software responsible for the scheduling and management of content for the digital signage display.
“The client is very happy with the product,” says Dwight Moss, Founder/President of Advision Media LLC. “With in-store promos and special events constantly changing, Destinations DFW was in need of a robust solution that could reliably update and display our video content on a 24/7 basis. We’ve been able to provide that using the Audience software platform.”
About Capital Networks Limited
Capital Networks Limited is a privately held company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1991, Capital Networks is a respected leader in the supply and support of advanced multimedia systems to communications companies engaged in cable television, broadcasting, digital signage and place-based media. Capital Networks has sold Audience™ software into a variety of market segments including Education, Corporate, Municipal and Retail applications in more than 40 countries. Clients include: OLGC, BBC, Peel Regional Police, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, Open Text, Cablevision, Rogers Cable TV, Cox Communications and many others.
About Advision Media LLC
Advision is a full service advertising and media production company with the added dimension of being the premiere digital signage company in the Phoenix market, able to service clients from concept to completion and to manage proprietary digital networks.
About KarePKG Solutions
KarePKG Solutions is pleased to provide you with all your multimedia requirements including content creation, delivery, installation and sales.
First Bank in Birmingham to Begin Using NCR’s APTRA Interactive Teller Units
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadence Bank, a leading regional bank serving the Southeast and Texas, will be the first bank in Birmingham to begin using interactive video technology.
This fall, Cadence will install two drive-up APTRA™ Interactive Teller units from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), which will extend service hours and create friendly and efficient customer experiences. The new banking location will be located at the corner of 23rd St. and Third Ave. North, the site of the old Social Grill.
APTRA Interactive Teller is the only ATM-based technology that allows people to talk to a live remote teller, while giving the teller remote control over the machine to conduct transactions. Cadence will offer remote teller services from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST on Saturdays, more than doubling the availability of its branch service hours.
“We are always exploring new ways to provide our customers with richer, more flexible experiences to conduct their financial transactions,” said Sam Tortorici, CEO for Cadence Bank. “These remote tellers allow us to efficiently increase our service hours without substantially increasing costs.”
Adding an additional 10 hours of branch service each week to a typical financial institution branch can cost as much as $50,000 per year. APTRA Interactive Teller can conduct approximately 95 percent of typical teller transactions over the same timeframe at a fraction of the operational cost.1
Through its APTRA Interactive Tellers, Cadence can offer secure teller services during non-traditional banking hours and provide full teller services in areas not served by branches. Cadence customers will be able to use NCR APTRA Interactive Teller’s advanced capabilities to conduct many of the same transactions as they would when interacting with a teller across the desk. These include deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, bill and loan payments, account transfers, opening new accounts and initiating loans.
“Our customers’ satisfaction is incredibly important to us and was a key driver in this decision,” Tortorici said. “Offering our clients the ability to engage with live tellers longer and at hours convenient to them was a big attraction in deploying this new technology.”
According to independent studies, adoption of this new technology is high. Early deployers of the technology have reported an average 90 percent satisfaction rate among users ages 25 years or older, while more than 80 percent of general banking customers ages 25 to 55 indicate they are willing to use video teller machines for general banking transactions.
“Cadence Bank is taking an innovative approach to make their customers’ everyday lives easier,” said Brian Bailey, vice president and general manager, NCR Branch Transformation. “NCR APTRA Interactive Teller is helping Cadence extend their retail network and give their customers more flexibility in their day.”
Cadence expects to install the two APTRA Interactive Tellers by this fall. An additional drive-up and two walk-up APTRA Interactive Tellers will be installed later this year at locations in Birmingham yet to be determined.
1Costs based on the typical lifespan of the APTRA Interactive Teller system.
About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank, N.A., based in Birmingham, Ala., is a $5.7 billion bank with more than 100 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Backed by 126 years of financial expertise, Cadence serves commercial and consumer clients with a full range of innovative banking and financial solutions designed to keep pace with their lives. These products and services include commercial and consumer banking, small business banking, treasury management, international banking, specialized lending, commercial real estate, wealth management, investment and trust services, financial planning, retirement plan management, business and personal insurance, consumer loans, mortgages, home equity lines and loans, and credit cards. Cadence Bank and its affiliates, Linscomb & Williams and Cadence Insurance Agency, are wholly owned subsidiaries of Houston-based Cadence Bancorp, LLC. Additional information about Cadence Bank is available at cadencebank.com. Cadence Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Former Dentsu COO Vincent Legg Accepts Dual Role as CMO of Magnetic 3D and President of Magnetic 3D Connect
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the industry leader in autostereoscopic, "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced the appointment of Vincent Legg as Chief Marketing Officer, and President of its 3D out-of-home and experiential marketing subsidiary, Magnetic 3D Connect. The recently launched subsidiary uses glasses-free 3D technology to deliver elevated consumer engagement at points of sale and in out-of-home marketing campaigns across the country.
Legg is a proven advertising and marketing professional with a distinguished career that spans more than 20 years and has served as an advisor to Magnetic 3D since the beginning of 2012. Working at some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world, including Dentsu and Euro RSCG, he has established an extraordinary track record of driving top-line revenue and profit while also improving organizational bottom-line productivity.
Prior to his involvement with Magnetic 3D, Legg was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Dentsu America, where he worked with notable clients such as Canon, Major League Baseball, Microsoft and Toyota. Designing and implementing a comprehensive business plan, Legg led Dentsu America to a highly profitable one-year turnaround. During his career at Dentsu, Legg was responsible for virtually all aspects of the company's operation, including new business, finance, creative, business administration, sports and entertainment marketing, and public relations.
"Mr. Legg's extensive track record with preeminent agencies and clients speaks volumes about his capabilities," said Tom Zerega, founder and CEO of Magnetic 3D. "Given his familiarity and involvement with our parent company as well as the leadership he has provided in positioning our 3D marketing-focused subsidiary, it was only natural to have him lead the group. Vincent will now be able to implement his proven strategies and lead the fast-paced growth of Magnetic 3D Connect into a full-service glasses-free 3D media company and experiential marketing agency."
"It is with great excitement that I take on these new roles," said Vincent Legg. "Magnetic 3D's game-changing glasses-free 3D technology allows us to bring the future of marketing to today's consumers. Magnetic 3D Connect represents a paradigm shift in out-of-home marketing capabilities with respect to consumer attention, retention and conversion. We have designed Magnetic 3D Connect to take advantage of our unique ability to connect to the audience on a true one-to-one basis, elevating customer engagement beyond that which is possible with traditional media."
Legg added, "We launched this company because people gravitate toward our glasses-free 3D and become fascinated with it. We want to entertain consumers in out-of-home locations on a massive scale, using the coolest digital marketing platform ever conceived."
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (http://www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry-leading, end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, digital media and creative services. Magnetic 3D's proprietary Enabl3D™ technology modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show high-definition 3D video content without the need for special eyewear. This process provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen "pop" and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display. The company focuses on exceeding clients' 2D expectations by delivering the highest-quality glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, gaming, hospitality, movie theaters, casinos, hotels and other public venues.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EMN8, Inc., the leader in digital ordering and engagement platforms for the quick service restaurant industry has acquired Snapfinger, Inc., the leader in remote ordering platforms for the casual dining industry. EMN8 has raised $50MM to expand its ordering and one-to-one marketing platform, acquire Snapfinger, and accelerate growth domestically and internationally. The company’s growth funding was led by Sid R. Bass Associates with participation by Allegis Capital and a number of individual investors with deep restaurant and technology expertise. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“This highly complementary acquisition results in a company with over 40 marquee multi-unit restaurant chains as customers, over 12,000 restaurants on our ordering and engagement platform and over $275 million in revenues generated for our customers in the past year alone,” said Perse Faily, EMN8’s CEO. “We have been committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that seamlessly marry digital ordering, branded user experiences and one-to-one marketing to enable restaurant chains to drive revenues, maximize product mix and margins and drive repeat purchase, loyalty and guest engagement. We could not have chosen a better partner than Snapfinger in doing so.”
The combined company brings to market the most complete suite of products and services for multi-channel ordering and engagement in restaurants, including online, mobile, tablet, kiosk, group and call center ordering; loyalty; customer relationship management through email and mobile marketing; analytics; mobile self-checkout; and a range of services.
Key benefits to restaurant chains include:
Complete Innovative Platform. An enterprise-class platform enabling customers to start with any component, seamlessly integrate additional components and scale to meet demand.
Size and Scale. Company delivering solutions to many of top fifty quick service and casual dining restaurant chains. More than 30 million point-of-sale integrated digital orders to date and growing rapidly. Proven ability in implementing globally.
Enterprise Class Technology. Platform with integrations to 15 major point-of-sale systems, representing more than 90 percent coverage of quick service and casual dining restaurants, and 19 payment processors. High availability and redundancy for mission critical applications.
Guest-Centric Gurus. Access to team with big brand experience award winning user interface and user experience expertise and proven ability to generate actionable customer insights.
“EMN8 and Snapfinger have the same vision for a unified platform that enables restaurants to fully engage with their guests, understand their preferences and ordering histories and deliver a personalized experience,” stated Jim Garrett, Snapfinger’s CEO. “We are redefining the way that restaurants engage with and market to their guests.”
Perse Faily will continue her role as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company, which is expected to debut a new name in the coming weeks. The core leadership team from Snapfinger is joining the EMN8 executive team. In particular, Jim Garrett will become Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the company. The combined company’s management represents executives with deep expertise in multi-unit restaurants, direct marketing and enterprise technologies.
About EMN8
EMN8 Inc. designs, builds and delivers digital ordering and engagement platforms for the restaurant industry. The company’s digital solutions impact its customers’ bottom line while delivering operational efficiencies. By providing a variety of services, multi-unit and franchise brands have the ability to integrate across a multitude of point-of-sale technology with EMN8’s multichannel ordering platform. Additionally, the company provides its customers with the ability to increase brand engagement through tools such as customer relationship management, direct-to-consumer marketing capabilities and loyalty programs. EMN8 currently supports tens of millions of guest transactions for global and regional restaurants brands. For more information, visit www.emn8.com.
New Keynote Presenter Announced!
CETW Welcomes Leading Media & Content Expert Rebecca Lieb of The Altimeter Group, to speak about the converging media conundrum facing marketers today!
Author and digital advertising and media analyst, Rebecca Lieb will address CETW attendees on November 7 with her keynote:
The Converging Media Conundrum: What Brands Need to Know to Profit in a Paid+Owned+Earned Media Ecosystem
November 7, 2013, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Rebecca Lieb,
Author/Industry Analyst
The Altimeter Group
Converged media is an ever-deepening issue facing marketers today. However, it can pay off in much-improved optimization, reach, and insights. Paid, owned, and earned media are rapidly becoming … just media, and no channel is immune to convergence.
So how do you know what is best for your business? What best practices are available to benchmark against, and what is needed to effectively co-mingle paid, owned, and earned media? What type of internal buy-ins are necessary for everyone to play nice together? Rebecca Lieb will address these issues and more...
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UniCredit, the biggest bank in Italy, will be gradually procuring automated teller machines and cash recycling systems from Wincor Nixdorf’s new CINEO generation over the next three years, in a replacement project addressing almost 50 percent of its installed base of self-service systems. Wincor Nixdorf will also be providing services for the bank. All this is the outcome of a 36-month contract that the two companies signed effective March 31, 2013.
The first self-service systems have already been ordered and installed and almost 2.000 new CINEO systems are expected to be delivered to UniCredit branches by 2015. Wincor Nixdorf will also be involved in the rollout and implementation of the systems while also providing services to ensure system availability. These comprise second line maintenance for rapid recovery in case of faults, regular maintenance of all self-service systems and preventive maintenance for systems with particularly high frequency of use. Together with UniCredit, Wincor Nixdorf has set up a process to identify and monitor systems with an especially large volume of transactions and to take preventive action in order to lower as much as possible the failure rates. Amongst the other activities related to the direct channels, UBIS, the Global Service Company of Unicredit, will continue to provide the added value monitoring of the systems to ensure quality and constant control of the platform.
The partnership between UniCredit and Wincor Nixdorf has been in place since 2005. "In Wincor Nixdorf we have a partner that not only takes care of the technology side but also deeply focus on the quality of the services. With the recently signed contract we aim to offer our customers more services while delivering high availability of our systems at all times" says Mr. Stefano Cenci, Head of IT Support at UniCredit Bank.
"In the past we have supported UniCredit’s growth in alignment with their Group Strategy with our high quality products and services. We hope this further step will represent the foundation for an even closer partnership in the future" states Filippo Visconti, Global Account Manager at Wincor Nixdorf.
About UniCredit
UniCredit is Italy’s biggest bank and is one of the leading financial institutions in Europe. Running 9,500 branches, it operates in 22 markets in Europe and 55 throughout the world. The bank has about 40 million customers and over 156,000 employees worldwide. It has a network of 7,700 self-service systems in Italy.
About Wincor-Nixdorf
Wincor Nixdorf International -- With its kiosks terminals (information and transaction terminals), Wincor Nixdorf has a broad range of products to support professional solutions in various sectors. Development of these products builds on years of experience that Wincor Nixdorf has acquired in self-service systems: high-value technology, modular structure and scalable functionality.
Powerful new features include Recommended Reads powered through partnership with NoveList
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Library Systems will unveil a fresh and re-imagined interface for its 3M™ SelfCheck™ system at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 27 – July 1 in Chicago. After developing the SelfCheck category more than 20 years ago, 3M continues its leadership with the new 3M™ SelfCheck™ QuickConnect Interface, which gives libraries brand new tools to increase circulation, promote events, and enhance the user experience—all with a simplified interface that helps users do more with fewer steps.
Through an exciting new partnership, 3M SelfCheck stations will now draw on the power of NoveList® Select to give customers title recommendations from the library’s catalog based on the materials they are checking out. Customers can then place a title on hold, or print or e-mail recommendations. With eye-catching displays of cover art and summaries, the Recommended Reads feature engages customers, helping to plan their next visit and keep them coming back to the library. 3M’s system for providing recommendations through the library catalog at SelfCheck is patent pending.
“Libraries will have an opportunity to connect more strongly to those patrons who may ordinarily do no more than come in the library, pick up a book, check out and leave,” said Duncan Smith, vice president of NoveList. “Now those ‘drive by’ readers will have a reason to plan their next visit to the library.”
The new QuickConnect Interface also gives libraries the opportunity and the tools to promote events, activities and services. The Patron Promos feature makes it easy to upload customized promotions and display them to customers at checkout, making an impression when you have their full attention.
“The SelfCheck kiosk is typically the last interaction the patron has with the library before leaving, so it’s important to us to take advantage of those moments and leave a lasting impression,” said Carolyn Anthony, director of the Skokie Public Library. “The new interface lets us promote more of our offerings, and tools like Recommended Reads help us deliver a high level of service to patrons and keep them coming back.”
The new look of the system is similar to familiar mobile and tablet interfaces, designed for patrons to be able to easily navigate to the features they need via a streamlined process. Additional ease-of-use upgrades include simple animations to guide users through the check-out process and enhanced assistance buttons available on every screen.
On the back end, the QuickConnect Interface offers robust new features with a completely redesigned system manager. Libraries are given flexible tools and the ability to meet their specific needs by choosing from dozens of configurable design templates and themes. Library staff can easily access reports and navigate the system to find the information they need. The system is also optimized for tablets, so library staff can access it from a variety of devices.
“3M SelfCheck systems have been helping libraries optimize circulation for more than 20 years,” said Skip Driessen, business manager, 3M Library Systems. “With the new SelfCheck QuickConnect, we’re continuing that innovation by giving libraries tools to increase circulation and patron engagement today, as well as an enhanced platform that will resonate with patrons and help meet the needs of their communities.”
The new SelfCheck QuickConnect will be showcased at the 3M Library Systems booth, number 1636, at the ALA Exhibition. The system will be available for sale in late 2013.
For more information, visit 3M.com/QuickConnect.
3M and SelfCheck are trademarks of 3M. Used under license in Canada. NoveList is a registered trademark of EBSCO Industries, Inc.
About 3M Library Systems
The global leader in library innovation for more than 40 years, 3M is committed to helping libraries connect with the diverse and rapidly evolving communities they serve. 3M’s eBook lending, security, and productivity solutions give librarians the flexibility to spend more time doing what they do best – helping people. Visit www.3M.com/us/library and follow us on Twitter (@3MLibrary) and Facebook.
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.
11Giraffes smart business media is pleased to announce a new digital media software and hardware bundled solution available through BlueStar.
Charlotte, NC --(PR.com)-- 11Giraffes smart business media is pleased to announce a new digital media software and hardware bundled solution available through BlueStar. BlueStar now offers 11Giraffes digital media software bundled with several combinations of commercial-grade media player hardware, digital signage displays and display mounts. This solution combines BlueStar’s expertise in distributing solution-based technology with 11Giraffes robust digital media platform to create a solution for brands seeking reliable, affordable and scalable digital signage. By combining these four components, pre-staged in a single package, resellers may more easily source equipment immediately ready for digital signage installations.
“BlueStar provides a level of expertise surrounding fulfillment of a complete array of retail technology components previously unavailable to 11Giraffes dealer network,” says 11Giraffes Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Operations, Jim Marascio. “We are extremely pleased with their support in assembling these product bundles, and know that our dealers will appreciate the ease this brings to pricing, ordering and installing highly capable, scalable and reliable solutions for their clients.”
“We are pleased to be able to offer 11Giraffes customers a bundled digital signage solution that is both flexible and scalable,” says Josh Spears, BlueStar Digital Signage Initiative Lead. “BlueStar is known for producing real-world bundled solutions for customers who need user-friendly digital signage that works right out of the box. These bundles couple great software with top digital signage display technology.”
Current bundles include various combinations of Outform media players, Philips commercial signage displays and Peerless Pro Universal wall mounts, along with 11Giraffes media player software and BlueStar system integration services. Orders may be coordinated through Josh Spears (jspears@bluestarinc.com) at BlueStar.
About 11Giraffes
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, 11Giraffes provides a scalable, affordable, and innovative software as a service digital media platform, inclusive of signage and in-store music and audio messaging solutions. The company’s software and hardware products are distributed through a large network of dealers who place products in a wide range of industries including retail, hospitality, QSR/restaurant, assisted living, automotive, financial institutions, medical offices, country clubs, and c-stores. 11Giraffes is committed to creating products that extend brands, deliver messages, and aid companies in speaking to their customers. Additional information about 11Giraffes may be found at http://11giraffes.com.
About BlueStar
BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security Solutions technology. 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. Further information about BlueStar may be viewed at http://www.bluestarinc.com.
Innovative, SaaS-based mobile analytics app drives real-time decision making for restaurant managers and owners
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) announced that Hybrid Dining, a UK Burger King Franchisee, has implemented the NCR Pulse Real-Time smartphone application, joining the 5500 other sites worldwide. Available for iOS® and Android™ devices, NCR Pulse Real-Time is a SaaS-based mobile analytics engine that helps restaurant operators and owners solve the everyday challenges of low visibility into current operational performance, lack of predictable data and inability to be in several places simultaneously.
The application delivers up-to-the-second performance metrics and notifications directly to a user’s smartphone. Operational data is segmented for quick, easy review, such as voids and comps, net sales by hour, employee performance and overtime alerts.
“NCR Pulse Real-Time is a great application that basically increases efficiencies throughout my business. It allows a greater level of detail at our fingertips for each restaurant which in turn allows my Operations team to challenge or praise instantly,” said Rebecca Phillips, Director of BK at Hybrid Dining. “We can set up alerts as we wish and review all data including sales, promotions, voids, labour spend, individual product sales and up sell all as live data. This allows actions to be taken throughout the day to review productivity therefore having an overall benefit on our profit. I am confident that the benefits we have seen so far will continue and allow my team to work far more efficiently within their regions, therefore reducing my overall overhead costs.”
Integrated with NCR restaurant point-of-sale (POS) platforms, NCR Pulse Real-Time allows users to instantly see every important data element about their business regardless of where they are. This powerful application even allows the user to view the receipt of a customer that just sat down or paid their bill. Users will be able to take this data and make real time decisions that will directly impact their bottom line.
“Restaurant operators want to stay connected with their restaurants without always having to be at the restaurant or in transit between them. They need a tool which gives them maximum visibility and flexibility,” said Paul Grayling, VP & GM of NCR Hospitality EMEA. “NCR Pulse Real-Time provides immediate, actionable information about the restaurant performance directly on the mobile device. This is how smart decisions are made easy every day.”
About Hybrid Dining
Hybrid Dining operates both a major Burger King franchisee and the Little Chef brand within the UK. This includes 83 restaurant outlets that serve more than 8 million customers each year.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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New in-room TVs, tablet computers, digital signage solutions and surveillance systems will be on display at booth 1733
Minneapolis, MN, – Panasonic, a provider of hospitality technology solutions, will debut a wide range of new integrated business technologies at HITEC 2013 (Booth #1733) in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27. A new line of high definition LED HDTVs for in-room and public area entertainment, the LRU60 Series, will make its HITEC debut alongside new rugged tablet computers, IP security cameras and surveillance systems, professional displays and projectors as well as new cloud-based communication systems.
“Now more than ever, hotels and resorts are under pressure to meet growing guest service expectations, both in the guest room and throughout the property,” said Scott Anderson, Senior Business Development Manager, Hospitality, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “Panasonic, with its wide array of technology products, is uniquely positioned to help hotels build integrated communication and information solutions that will enable them to meet and exceed guest expectations from check-in to check-out. These solutions will help hotels manage costs, increase productivity, improve the guest experience while gaining the best return on investment possible.”
Highlights at HITEC include the following:
LRU60 Series: Available in 32”, 39”, 42”, 50” and ultra-thin 65”, Panasonic’s new Energy Star®-rated LED line of high definition hospitality TVs deliver exceptional picture quality with the industry’s lowest power consumption among comparable hospitality HDTVs in its class.* The LRU60 Series incorporates a new thin glossy-finish bezel that gives the guest the appearance of more screen without taking up more counter space. The 65” model is designed with an ultra-thin bezel and is ideal for lobbies, lounges and luxury suites.
LF60 Series: The LF60 Series, available in 55-inch, 47-inch and 42-inch models, features 700 cd/m2 of brightness, making the LED displays easily visible even in spaces with high levels of ambient light. The LF60 Series is equipped with DIGITAL LINK, a feature that when connected to a compatible switcher, makes it possible to transmit AV content and control signals via a single CAT5e cable or higher – up to 328ft.
Panasonic Interactive Displays: Panasonic Interactive Displays increase collaboration and foster idea sharing by combining whiteboard-style collaborative functions with Panasonic’s renowned high definition displays. These displays are an ideal tool for staff training, boardrooms as well as hotel meeting rooms. The PB1 Series, available in 103-inch and 85-inch, delivers interactivity in large format, while the PB2 Series, available in 65-inch and 50-inch, features both pen and finger touch capability. These displays feature a Digital Pen System, which enables users to write, annotate and move items around the screen with pixel by pixel accuracy.
Android™-powered FZ-A1 and FZ-G1 Windows® Toughpad tablets: These 10.1-inch rugged tablets are weatherproof, lightweight and, with a 4- to 6-foot drop rating and daylight-readable screen, are ideal for a number of hospitality applications including workforce management, point-of-sale and line busting, mobile surveillance, energy management and mobile concierge.
IP Security and Surveillance Systems: These scalable systems include a wide range of indoor and outdoor weatherproof and vandal-resistant IP cameras and recorders that can be easily integrated into a hotel’s existing surveillance infrastructure, enabling hotels to efficiently and economically migrate to an IP networked platform.
Unified Communications Systems: Panasonic offers a comprehensive range of business communications solutions, including new SIP phones compatible with cloud-based solutions, that leverage cutting-edge communications for the front desk and guest rooms, to maintenance and guest services.
For more information about Panasonic’s solutions for hospitality visit: www.panasonic.com/hospitalitysolutions.
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Built on a celebrated engineering foundation, Panasonic architects business technology solutions that help build a better world. Customers in government, healthcare, production, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to help them acquire, manage and interpret the information that drives innovation. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, high definition visual conferencing, visual communications (professional projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, which is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is committed to becoming the electronics industry's leader in green innovation by its one-hundredth anniversary in 2018. : In the 2013 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped from number six to number four: www.bestglobalgreenbrands.com. As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com.
*Compared to power consumption data of competitive hospitality LED and LCD HDTVs available online as of April 1, 2013. Power consumption: On Mode Average Power Consumption for Energy Star Application. Based on IEC 62087 ED. 2 Section 1.6.1 measurement method.
ExpressRent virtual agent kiosks bring a personal touch to self-service to make renting cars easier and help Hertz meet business goals
DULUTH, Ga., (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use car rental brand, has won the Digital Screenmedia Association's (DSA) Industry Excellence Award for "Best Travel Deployment" for the company's ExpressRent virtual agent kiosks, designed and deployed with the help of NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies.
Hertz ExpressRent kiosks combine the flexibility and speed of self-service with the option of a personal touch by enabling live video chat with a Hertz agent who walks customers through the entire transaction. The car rental kiosks accept debit and credit card payments, validate drivers' licenses and print out the car rental agreement.
"The ExpressRent kiosks allow us to provide an exceptional customer experience by bringing the best self-service technology available and blending it with the human touch," said Hertz CIO Joe Eckroth.
Hertz's ExpressRent Kiosk speeds up the car rental process and optimizes staffing during peak times at Hertz locations. It also allows Hertz to expand its reach to non-traditional locations where people may want to rent a car, like auto body shops or car dealerships, but which don't meet the volume for full-service locations.
Since deploying the ExpressRent kiosks, Hertz reports more than 10,000 transactions per week on the kiosks, with 82 percent of customers rating the experience positively. Facilitating live interaction with Hertz agents has also impacted ancillary revenues by allowing customers to choose upgrade and insurance options during the rental process.
Hertz worked with NCR to drive utilization and develop a better queuing system. By positioning the kiosks to face the queue and employing signage alerting passengers to the "live agent" kiosk, Hertz saw 38 percent of customers exit the queue to serve themselves.
"Facilitating real-time, live interaction between Hertz and its customers through self-service has had a measurable and significant impact on efficiency, revenue and satisfaction at Hertz," said Tyler Craig, general manager and vice president, NCR Travel. "NCR congratulates Hertz for its continued commitment to delivering the best experience for its customers and on this award."
The Digital Screenmedia Association Industry Excellence Awards honors the best digital signage, mobile and self-service kiosk technology deployments across all vertical market segments. For more information on the association and to see a full list of award winners, please click here.
About Hertz
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine's readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and services such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost(R), and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Touchscreen Technology Trailblazer’s Latest 32-inch and 42-inch Offerings Deliver Thin, Bright, Beautiful Displays with Integrated Computing for Commercial Office Space and Retail Environments
LEUVEN, Belgium — Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touch screen technology, has announced the launch of its 3201L 32-inch and 4201L 42-inch interactive digital signage (IDS) platforms. The built-for-touch professional displays combine large, energy-efficient LED HD screens with optional Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 computer modules running Microsoft® Windows®. The rugged design of the 3201L, 4201L and existing 70-inch 7001L offer system integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) scalable, high-performance solutions that are easy to deploy and maintain in heavy-use, public environments such as airports, office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail stores and railway stations.
Designed for the demanding usage requirements of professional audio visual and other commercial markets, the Elo IDS portfolio delivers an interactive digital canvas in screen sizes ranging from 7 to 70-inches to attract and engage consumers with the same interface experience as popular smartphone devices. The latest 3201L and 4201L models are available with Elo’s IntelliTouch® surface acoustic wave or optical touch technologies that enable up to six simultaneous touches for multi-user interaction. Both offer strengthened clear glass to deliver industry-leading brightness while ensuring reliable touch operation for years. Integrated Elo computer module options improve digital signage reliability by removing the need for additional cabling, while compatibility is maintained for Apple iOS®, Google Android®, Linux® and Windows® environments.
“The professional-grade, built-in touchscreen and integrated computing power of the Elo IDS family make it the attractive and reliable choice for interactive digital marketing content,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO of Elo Touch Solutions. “Whether used as a colourful point of information display, conference room collaboration tool, virtual receptionist or building directory, Elo’s touchscreen interactive experiences are built to last.”
The EloView™ remote management software enables centralised visibility and control of distributed interactive digital signage from a Web browser, smartphone or tablet. Remote despatch of service technicians can be reduced as a centralised operations administrator can better predict and minimise downtime, schedule times for the displays to be active and ensure consistent configuration of brightness, sound and colour. Content running on the interactive digital sign can also be captured for advertising proof of performance.
Additional available features of the 3201L and 4201L include:
Three-year standard warranty with optional two-year extended warranty
Thin (less than 4 inches mounted) design is attractive and compliant with ADA and IBC protrusion requirements for wall-mounted displays
Heat-strengthened (IntelliTouch) and tempered (optical multi-touch) touch screen glass that complies with UL60950 ball drop requirements
Optional NFC/RFID scanners and webcam kits
Flexible mounting in portrait, landscape and table-top orientation
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo founders pioneered the touch screen more than 40 years ago. Today, Elo Touch Solutions is a 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. The Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation with over 20 million installations worldwide. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32-(0)16 704 500, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .
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31st of May in Radisson Slavyanskaya hotel the 3rd Digital Signage Moscow conference “Digital Signage – no alternative” was held.
For the third year the organizer of the conference Digisky company had gathered together in one place Digital Out-of-home (DOOH) representatives and end-users from different vertical markets..
This year the conference was supported by leading European association OVAB Europe (Out-of-home video advertising bureau) for the first time. “Last year I was a speaker of the conference but this year I take participation as co-organizer. It’s a great honor for me to be a part of such a great event”, - comments the conference Florian Rotberg, General Secretary at OVAB and Managing Director at invidis consulting.
More than 300 specialists had visited the conference, among them representatives from such big companies as AMMA Development, K-rauta, Coca Cola, Enka TC, EKA, TSUM, Museum of Russian impressionism, Kosmic, Renaissance Development, RIABANK, Sberbank, PUMA Russia, Adamas, Rigla, Otrada mall, O’STIN, Azbuka vkusa, Robert Bosch, Aeroexpress and many others.
The latest technologies had been presented in conference’s demo-zone. LG Electronics company (Platinum Sponsor) showed LED seamless video wall with Shine out technology, which allows to use displays in shop-windows with the same brightness even by daylight. On the LG booth there had been also presented portrait 72”displays, which are the same size as static advertising posters, large screen monitors which are suitable for different kind of signs.
Within the framework of the conference DigiSky had presented solution of its new partners – iDisplay tablets and real-time video analytics solution Quividi. Company also had demonstrated up-to-date 3D mapping technology by creating fashion show on the conference with the use of only one mannequin and projection.
DigiSky Ukraine had showed possibilities of using Digital Signage systems in restaurants – e-menu integrated with sales register, screens in checkout area suggesting additional dishes and drinks, displays inside the restaurant.
Casio (Silver Sponsor) had presented its projectors based on laser and LED technology. That technology allows reaching stable brightness, low maintenance cost and longtime of operation which makes projectors actual for Digital Signage sphere. Representatives from Casio had demonstrated on their booth: digital mannequin, virtual promoter, Kinect and touch screen.
On Adissy booth (Silver sponsor) there had been presented corporate TV project realized for Coca Cola Hellenic. The main attention on Adissy booth was attended to holographic pyramids and cubes with 3D content – the best solution for new product presentations as well as for the exhibition.
The most eye-catching technology in demo-zone was invisible Displair screen made from water and air. WOW-effect of the technology gives its creators the power to say that the screen will take its place in Digital Signage industry in time.
Within the framework of the conference the worldwide experts had discussed industry tendencies, new possibilities and adventures of professional hardware, share its experience.
The conference had been opened by Florian Rotberg, he had told about news, tendencies and technologies which are spread in European DOOH industry. Nikolay Alaev, Business development director from DigiSky, had told about Russian DOOH industry.
Commercial director of DigiSky Ukraine office Viktor Korobko had added to Mr. Alaev’s presentation with real examples of using Digital Signage in restaurants. Pavel Pochtenov, Head of intellectual media systems department in Croc company, had glanced into the future and showed how to use AR and 3D technologies in today business.
Worldwide DOOH industry leaders such as Rod Wardle, Vice-President of Yesco Electronics, Kai Thaesler, Managing director of Stroeer Digital Media and Natalja Boehm, Area Sales Manager CIS at Scala had explained in theirs presentations how digital technologies influence brand image, how to attract client’s attention, how to reach target audience.
Grigoriy Rabinovich, Marketing manager at Subway and Olga Narozhnaya, Marketing communication director at COLIN’S, had shared theirs experience in using Digital Signage technology, had told about problems they faced with, about targets and goals that they could reach with the installations and about plans for the future.
Viktor Leonychev, Corporate sales director at LG Electonics, told about advantages of using professional displays, theirs commercial functions and features. CEO of Quividi Olivier Duizabo had showed how to receive visitor information with video analytics system and increase sales.
Why the content plays an important role in Digital Signage systems and how to make it more interesting and effective told General Producer of Rivelty group Dmitry Bogdanov.
After the conference Olga Narozhnaya had announced: “The future is for Digital Signage technology. I wish organizers to continue informing business community and mass audience of this technology”.
“I’m very impressed with the visitors, the demo-zone and the conference itself – everything is on a high level!” – shared his thoughts Rod Wardle.
“Three years ago the conference was created as a platform for those who are interesting in Digital Signage and wants to know more about it. The result of today conference shows us that we chose the right way and the event becomes valuable for the industry.” – had resumed Vladimir Kozlov, CEO at DigiSky group.
Among sponsors of the 3rd international Digital Signage Moscow “Digital Signage – no alternative” conference: LG and Quividi (Platinum Sponsors), Croc, Rivelty group and Scala (Gold Sponsors), Casio и Adissy (Silver sponsors).
Technical partners of the conference: Canon, Smart service
The event was supported by VOIS (RUSSIAN ORGANIZATION FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY).
About DigiSky
DigiSky is a leading provider of true end-to-end Digital Signage solutions, music service, audio branding in Russian Federation and CIS. DigiSky provides full complex of media services for customers in retail, fitness industry, financial sector, HoReCA and other markets. Among our clients are METRO CC, OBI, Castorama, IKEA, Real, Mega Shopping Malls, Sber Bank, Selgros CC, Bin Bank, Dream House, O’key, Strata Partners, Enka TC and others.
Web-site www.digisky.ru
DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwired) -- RMG Networks (NASDAQ: RMGN) (OTCBB: SCGQU) (OTCBB: SCGQW), a global leading provider of Digital Out-of-Home media and Digital Signage solutions technology, communicated today that Charles Ansley has announced his plan to retire from his position as President, RMG Enterprise Solutions, effective July 12th, 2013. Mr. Ansley served as Chief Executive Officer of Symon Communications from 2002 until its acquisition by RMG Networks earlier this year.
Mr. Ansley will provide transitional services to RMG Networks through the end of the year. RMG plans to align the role and structure of the office of President, Enterprise Solutions to best meet the needs of its growth initiatives.
"Charles's distinguished career spans senior leadership roles at IBM, AT&T, EDS and most recently as CEO of Symon Communications. Charles was instrumental in orchestrating the combination of Symon and RMG, and we are thankful for his leadership during the post-merger integration period," said Garry McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, RMG Networks.
"I am proud of our team's accomplishments over the past 11 years that have made RMG Enterprise Solutions the digital signage partner to nearly 70% of the Fortune 500," said Mr. Ansley. "I am sincerely grateful for the support I've received from the RMG management team, our great customers and our exceptional employees around the globe. RMG is well positioned and on a clear path to a bright future as the leader in intelligent digital signage. My heart is with the company and I will always be a fan and shareholder of RMG."
About RMG Networks
RMG Networks is the global leader in intelligent digital signage solutions, providing digital signage media solutions, hardware, software and services to nearly 70% of the Fortune 500. RMG Media Networks engage elusive audience segments with relevant content and advertising through digital place-based networks, including the largest digital airline media network with a monthly audience of nearly 100 million travelers. The RMG Enterprise Solutions division provides data visualization solutions for a variety of application areas including contact centers, supply chain, employee communications, hospitality, and retail. The company is headquartered in Dallas with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, China, India and the U.A.E. For more information, visit rmgnetworks.com.
Keywest Technology director selected as industry expert to digital signage industry educational platform: The Guide to Dynamic Digital Communication
LENEXA, Kan. – Keywest Technology is excited to announce its support for the digital signage industry’s educational program called ‘The Guide to Dynamic Digital Communication’ (The Guide). We are also proud that David Little has been invited to participate as an industry expert answering specialist questions on digital signage software at the "Ask the Experts" stand, European Sign Expo in London 25th to 27th June at the Excel centre.
“We believe that informed customers make better customers. The Guide is really an extension of an educational process Keywest Technology has been involved in for many years. We wanted to reach out to digital signage users and resellers in a forum that provides acute information equipping one for success. The Guide provides an unbiased tool that can assist any organization through a successful digital signage project,” said David Little.
With a background in emerging digital technologies, Little worked for more than 10 years as an electronic field engineer with digital video equipment manufacturers before joining the newly formed Keywest Technology in 1999. Responsible for various activities including communications and product development, Little believes his most important time is spent with customers learning the ins and outs of their needs and how digital technology can best serve them.
In such a fast growing industry as digital signage, being able to research and make quick and accurate decisions allows organizations to improve the ROI on any digital signage project. The Guide spans across 1,000+ pages, containing over 1,200 images and videos, hundreds of case studies and extensive reading options. It is an encyclopaedia of digital signage. Little went on to say that "The value of The Guide to any company across all verticals is priceless."
Mark Morahan, the Editor of The Guide states: "Real industry growth will only come by educating the end-users of the benefits of what our industry has to offer and providing them with inspiration and independent advice without the sales pitch. It is only then that they will be ready to become our customers."
For more information on The Guide: www.tgddc.com
To register for Ask the Experts: www.fespa.com/eurosignexpo
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.
Intel® Retail Client Manager enables personalized, meaningful marketing campaigns to reach the right audience, at the right time, with the right product.
New software is a simple content management system to create campaigns and promotions in minutes.
IT managers can use software to manage user access, receive real-time error reports and respond to end-user interactions
SANTA CLARA, Calif., – Digital signage is increasingly being integrated into every retail device consumers touch from ATMs and point-of-sale terminals to interactive kiosks and vending machines. In order to amplify the power of marketing programs with consistent messages across multiple retail devices, Intel Corporation announced today the availability of the Intel® Retail Client Manager (Intel® RCM). Intel RCM is a simple and cost-effective content management system (CMS) for digital signage solutions.
Industry experts estimate content management systems will reach 35 million units at a cumulative annual growth rate of 40 percent by 2017. However, creating, deploying and managing an effective digital marketing campaign is currently a time-consuming and resource-intensive proposition for marketers and businesses. The result is limited and localized marketing campaigns effectively minimizing the reach and impact on a large scale.
Intel RCM provides a simple interface for marketing professionals, enabling them to create new campaigns and promotions in minutes, customize content instantly and control each screen individually in a secure and manageable environment. Intel RCM also enables marketers to create multiple zones within each digital sign and supports most formats including HD video, Adobe Flash*, static image and web content, maximizing the impact by creating a consistent, powerful impression across multiple points of a consumer's experience.
"Digital signage is rapidly changing the advertising landscape and becoming a preferred channel for marketing professionals looking to reach customers with relevant content near the point-of-sale," said Joe Jensen, general manager of Intel's Retail Solutions Division. "With the addition of Intel RCM to our portfolio of retail solutions, our customers are able to easily create and manage attention-grabbing campaigns while ensuring they are reaching the right customer, at the right time, with the right product."
When paired with Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite), an anonymous viewer analytics technology, Intel RCM offers retailers a powerful tool for more personalized, meaningful and relevant advertising. This capability anonymously counts the number of viewers, gender and age group and dwell time for each digital sign, enabling brands to tailor advertising content based on audience demographics. Using Intel AIM suite, retailers can also gauge the effectiveness of content by measuring the length of time viewers spend looking at displays and which ads captured the attention of passersby.
Spafax Networks*, a division of WPP's tenthavenue* and a leader in the creation of branded content and advertising sales, believes solutions that address the need for simplified content management and relevant advertising are greatly needed in the industry in order to push digital signage forward as an advertising platform.
"As shoppers take more and more control over their shopping experience, retailers and brands have to provide anytime, anywhere marketing campaigns to make an impact on buying decisions," said Patrick Bonomo, chief operating officer of Spafax Networks. "Standardized and manageable digital place-based signage platforms are a key industry requirement that allows marketers to reach these tech-savvy shoppers. We are working closely with Intel to integrate the Intel Retail Client Manager into our buying platform to offer advertisers an efficient method of reaching on-the-go audiences and delivering experiences that are relevant, effective, managed and secure."
For those inside IT departments tasked with implementing and managing the tool, Intel RCM allows them to manage user access, receive real-time error reports and respond to end-user interactions. The platform is also optimized for Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors with Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) enabling remote management and diagnosis of digital signage networks. This reduces costly onsite maintenance visits, allowing centralized IT teams to power-cycle machines, repair software issues, power-down systems and install software updates and security patches.
Digital signage solutions based on Intel RCM are available through Avnet Embedded and Seneca. Subscription base price for Intel RCM is $16.95 per month, per player billed annually.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
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Intel Retail Client Manager provides real time management for digital consumer touch points.
Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) - Seneca®, a leader in manufacturing and integration of purpose built media players and servers, announces three of its players now feature Intel® Retail Client Manager software (Intel RCM) for digital signage. Intel RCM makes it easier to manage content on digital signage, point of sale, video walls, and intelligent vending devices all while providing valuable marketing analytics for retailers.
“Seneca is pleased to be one of the first to support the launch of the Intel Retail Client Manager and we believe their product addresses an underserved market segment that desires simplified, integrated media player solutions. IT VARs who have had limited exposure to this market, will see value in this solution,” said Steve Maser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at Seneca.
Intel RCM has robust and flexible features allowing users to develop, distribute and manage digital signage content. Notable features include:
Easy to use resources for controlling the delivery of marketing content in real time
Remote management allows for updating and managing content on the fly
Trigger dynamic, directed messaging when paired with Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite) conditional playback feature
Manage consumer digital touch points, dedicated channels, and entire media networks at once with Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
Marketing analytics to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using Intel AIM Suite
“The Intel Retail Client Manager software will help system integrators provide much needed one-stop integrated solutions that can help accelerate higher growth in the digital signage market segment,” said Jose Avalos, director of Visual Retail at Intel. “By integrating Intel RCM into their media player solutions, Seneca is able to offer a platform for retailers making it easier and faster to deploy digital signage applications.”
Integrated Player Solutions with Intel RCM Available at Seneca
Seneca offers three different media players that are certified with the Intel Retail Client Manager software. Platforms are available for a range of digital signage requirements including single or multiple screen playback, Intel AMT or Intel AIM Suite capable, and low and high resolution. The following players are available with Intel RCM:
X4-525: Ideal for campaigns that require a single screen playback with no management or impressions counting
HDN: A commercial version of the Intel® Next Unit of Computing (NUC) that can power duel independent displays with added functionality including serial port, additional USB, internal power and advanced thermal design.
HD2.8: Ability to have quad monitor playback with high resolutions with Intel AMT
For more information on the Intel RCM and player solutions available at Seneca, visit http://www.senecadata.com/products/vendor-partners/intelrcm/intelrcm.aspx.
About Seneca:
Seneca is a leading U.S.-based custom computer manufacturer and value added distributor with over 30 years of experience and a trans-national reach. With a partner ecosystem of global leaders in technology, logistics and financial services, a passion for engineering, and a commitment to the total technology lifecycle, Seneca creates solutions that simplify technology for business, education, healthcare, digital signage, digital security and surveillance, digital broadcast, and high performance computing customers around the world.
Seneca. Creating solutions to simplify technology.
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Toronto, Ontario – iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (“iSIGN” or “Company”) (TSX-V: ISD) (OTCQX: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, is pleased to announce that it has successfully concluded negotiations to grant exclusive advertising rights for the signage network and mobile network located in the Mac’s Convenience Stores (“Mac’s”) across Canada with a new strategic partner.
The strategic partner is a company with a strong background in the digital signage industry and a successful history of selling digital network advertising. This agreement will enable the strategic partner to add the Mac’s network, which is the largest digital and mobile network in North America consisting of approximately 6,000 screens and 1,400 antennas in about 1,400 stores. This expansion of their existing footprint is to increase their advertising sales.
This agreement, commencing July 1, 2013 will mirror the length of iSIGN’s contract with Mac’s with an option for a five year renewal. The strategic partner has agreed to pay $1,460,000 annually, commencing July 1, 2013, for each year of the contract in order to maintain the exclusive advertising rights. iSIGN will also receive a commission of no less than 5% on the gross advertising sales generated by the strategic partner throughout the term of this agreement.
“We are very pleased with this agreement,” stated Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “It moves the responsibility for the sales management of the Mac’s network to a company with digital advertising sales background that is strongly committed to significantly increasing sales in the Mac’s locations.”
“The partnership provides us with a significant and regular cash flow that will be used to expand our core business of data gathering through mobile messaging,” added Mr. Romanov. “We look forward to working together with our new partner and will continue to offer our mobile messaging solution to enhance or establish other networks.”
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 about 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
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Recognized for highest revenue growth, named Distributor of the Year
BlueStar recently received two awards from Datalogic for results in 2012. Not only was BlueStar recognized for the Highest Revenue Growth for a Distributor, but it was also named Datalogic's Distributor of the Year in North America.
“Datalogic and BlueStar have a unique relationship and a close partnership that is reflected in our continued success year after year,” said Datalogic Channel Manager Jean Secrist. “Both companies have benefited from innovative approaches to growing our business such as global business reviews and revolutionary VAR educational events.”
BlueStar earned these awards based on a combination of factors, including exemplary product support, a well-stocked inventory and custom configuration services instrumental in expediting thousands of reseller devices. >BlueStar< also had four record months of Datalogic sales in 2012 as a result of their holistic value-add approach.
“BlueStar is honored to be recognized by Datalogic, one of our top manufacturers in the automatic data capture vertical market,” said Mark Fraker, BlueStar's Vice President of Marketing. “We strive to provide the best service and support to our reseller partners, and our partnerships with vendors like Datalogic have helped all of our businesses realize growth over the years. We are proud of the distinctions offered to us by Datalogic and will work diligently to maintain this level of partnership for years to come.”
“Datalogic looks forward to continuing to develop new and creative ways to grow our channel business with BlueStar,” Secrist concluded, “and to maintain the outstanding growth we have recognized over the past several years.”
About BlueStar
BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security technology. 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.
Innovative software to help Petro-Canada build shopper loyalty across its more than 1,500 retail locations
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Suncor Energy has selected NCR’s Retalix StorePoint point-of-sale (POS) and fuel management software for the company’s Petro-Canada branded retail network.
Petro-Canada, known as “Canada’s gas station,” has more than 1,500 retail outlets across the country and is rapidly expanding its use of technology to enhance shopper experiences and to drive shopper loyalty. Suncor Energy chose StorePoint because the software met the company’s immediate needs and is easily expandable and adaptable to meet future needs.
StorePoint meets all traditional convenience and petroleum store software needs, from forecourt fuel management to back-office operations and everything in between. The solution also supports pricing and promotions, comprehensive replenishment management, food service management and more.
Suncor plans to ramp up marketing and promotions activity at Petro-Canada stores in the near future. This was one of the major considerations in Petro-Canada’s selection of StorePoint. The software supports Suncor’s current needs and can quickly bring new marketing and promotions initiatives to Petro-Canada shoppers as those initiatives are finalized and rolled out.
“Engaging and marketing to our customers in new ways is key to building shopper loyalty and encouraging repeat visits, and it is the foundation of our retail brand strategy,” said Petro-Canada Director of Marketing Strategies, Pat Lizotte. “StorePoint offered us the functionality and reliability we need now and the ability to easily expand our marketing programs in the future.”
“Powerful software can be a key differentiator for retailers as they work to transform customer shopping experiences and operate their stores more efficiently,” Jimmy Frangis, vice president and general manager grocery and convenience retail at NCR. “We look forward to working with Petro-Canada and providing technology solutions to make their stores even more welcoming to shoppers throughout Canada.”
About Suncor Energy
Suncor Energy is Canada's premier integrated energy company. Suncor's operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. While working to responsibly develop petroleum resources, Suncor is also developing a growing renewable energy portfolio. Suncor's common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Web site: www.Suncor.com and www.Petro-Canada.ca
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Live Communications Veteran Brings Decades of Experience Delivering Exhibits, Events, Digital and Retail Programs to Global Brands
Detroit, MI (PRWEB) - EWI Worldwide, a global live communications company, today announces David Bean corporate president, effective May 20. In this role, Bean will serve such industries as healthcare, technology, aerospace, financial services and automotive by leading the company’s service groups, which represent a unique mix of exhibits, events, retail, digital engagements and on-site labor capabilities.
“David brings deep knowledge and first-hand experience to every aspect of the business we handle,” said Dominic Silvio, chairman & CEO, EWI Worldwide. “His solid credentials and displays of character speak for themselves, making him the right fit for leading EWI Worldwide and what’s next for live communications.”
Bean has developed multi-channel programs for global brands domestically and abroad, covering more than 30 countries, and has lived or worked as an expatriate in Europe and Asia. He has delivered solutions across the broad landscape of live communications for brands such as IBM, Motorola, Cessna, Medco Health Solutions and LaSalle Bank, as well as significant automotive OEMs. Throughout his 30 year career, he has served in many roles including creative, operations, production, services and business development.
“Business – like any personal relationship – is best done up-close and in-person,” said Bean. “With the world’s buying habits changing, world-class marketers are recognizing the need to put products in hands, place butts in seats and create moments in which their full suite of service offerings can be experienced. This is an exciting time for our industry because there is no better way to build deep connections between brands and customers.”
EWI’s 2012 revenue was approximately $160 million and it delivers nearly 900 live brand experiences a year. The company continues to grow strategically, adding services, resources and subject matter expertise to best serve client needs and respond to the global marketplace. Clients include Ford Motor Company, HTC, Chrysler, Abbott Medical Optics, Kia Motors, Dana Corporation, Henry Schein and AT&T.
Bean joins Silvio working out of EWI’s world headquarters in Livonia, Mich. Bean has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in design and an art teaching certificate from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the EWI Worldwide board of directors.
About EWI Worldwide
EWI Worldwide strengthens brands by integrating live experiences strategically across all kinds of spaces from exhibits, customer and consumer events to retail stores, visitor centers, live and online activations. The company designs programs as sequences of connected experiences—chapters of the brand story. Its forward-looking digital engagement practice powerfully shapes and drives this process bringing your story alive worldwide.
State-of-the-art digital signage solution to enhance the in-store experience for Dunkin’ Donuts guests
Duluth, Ga., – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Dunkin’ Donuts has deployed a high-definition NCR Vitalcast™ digital signage solution at locations across the United States. Dunkin’ Donuts will leverage the state-of-the-art digital signage solution to bring its popular food and beverages to life with visually compelling animations and messaging similar to the brand’s iconic advertising. The NCR Vitalcast digital signage has been installed in approximately 400 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants with more than 2,000 restaurants anticipated to transition from static menu boards to digital signage by year-end.
The easy-to-use digital signage solution will provide Dunkin Donuts restaurants the opportunity to showcase a wider variety of food and beverages with high resolution product shots and video to enhance the overall guest experience. The digital signage solution will also make it easier and cost effective to update information in real-time, feature new and limited time products, and display nutritional information.
“We are delighted to partner with NCR to provide a superior digital signage solution,” said Scott Hudler, vice president of consumer engagement for Dunkin’ Donuts. “With the ability to cost effectively update information in real-time, our new NCR Vitalcast digital signage solution will provide Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners with a number of valuable tools to enhance the guest experience.”
Vitalcast features provide greater flexibility to promote specific menu items during different day parts, localize content and add regional menu item variances that are integrated with the point-of-sale (POS). In addition to providing the Vitalcast software, NCR is supporting the installation with content management services.
“Dunkin’ Donuts operates one of the most respected and recognized brands in the world and they are taking an innovative approach to enhance the in-store customer experience,” said Kim Eaton, senior vice president and general manager, NCR Hospitality. “We are excited to continue supporting the vision of Dunkin’ Donuts and its growth plans with our innovative software and hardware solutions.”
About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for seven years running. The company has more than 10,500 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. For the full-year 2012, Dunkin' Donuts' restaurants had global franchisee-reported sales of approximately $6.9 billion. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Scala Enterprise is the next major release of the Scala Digital Signage Software Suite
Exton, PA, – Scala is excited to announce Scala Enterprise is now available for download. This latest release of the Scala Digital Signage Software Suite comes loaded with benefits and new features:
• Only 4 easy steps to publish engaging digital content
• Creating amazing interactive and dynamic content with HTML5
• Improve your ROI with more affordable Android player options
• Create business opportunities and customize for your unique needs with enhanced APIs
• The world’s most stable, scalable and proven platform
“... well-engineered, as usual from Scala, for software design and for embracing the cutting edge technology, ” said Sylvain Bigand, Technical Director, TMM Communication France
Scala’s intelligent signage solution, Scala iS, will also be offered with Scala Enterprise. Aimed at retailers and quick service restaurants needing optimized digital content at the point of decision, Scala iS uses “big data” and predictive analytics to drive targeted, personalized customer engagement.
Scala’s new intuitive interface, the result of extensive user-testing, has already shown productivity increases of 35-40%.
Scala Enterprise maintains the proven hallmarks of their robust platform, expertly crafted and innovated over the last 25 years:
• Flexible - Connect with virtually any data and content source, supports a wide range of interactive and dynamic content
• Customizable - Infinitely customizable, yet easy to use out of the box
• Simple - Intuitive templates and web-based interface
• Scalable - Run one screen, or tens of thousands all from a central location. A track record of proven results from single display installations to enormous global networks
• Stable - Scala systems are rock solid, constantly refined over 25 years to perform flawlessly
You can find more information and the link to download Scala Enterprise at http://scala.com/enterprise.
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.
New York, – YCD Multimedia, a leading global provider of smart digital media solutions, today announced the release of YCD|RAMP 5 – the next generation of the company’s proprietary Retail Advertising and Merchandising Platform (RAMP). This new version combines robust campaign management capabilities with HTML5 support.
YCD|RAMP 5 brings RAMP's flexibility, scalability and ease of use to the next level with the introduction of HTML5 templates and a brand new "run anywhere" RAMP HTML5 Player. HTML5 templates open up a world of dynamic and flexible content creation options. With the RAMP HTML5 Player, campaigns and menu boards can now be displayed on most devices and browsers supporting HTML5. Together, the two help businesses harness the growing popularity and powerful capabilities of HTML5 to create engaging experiences faster and easier, more cost-effectively and - as a result - more frequently.
Product updates, new campaigns and advertisements can be quickly and easily managed using RAMP's intuitive interface, capable of differentiating price and promotion by location and time. These can then be sent to one, some or all locations using presets to ensure that each location receives and deploys relevant updates on time. Individual store managers or local regional managers can manage corporate-authorized campaign slots and make real-time updates based on local criteria such as weather, events/promotions, or inventory levels.
YCD|RAMP 5 maintains all existing functionality that was developed specifically for marketing workflows; it allows retailers to create, manage and deliver branded marketing campaigns and product promotions across their entire retail chain. Marketing teams can easily deploy branded templates that can be used with in-store multimedia content and display arrangements that work to attract, assist, inform and promote. Configuration types can include menu boards, point-of-sale impulse and brand loyalty displays.
“YCD|RAMP 5 meets the market's requirement for more scalable and open solutions," said Noam Levavi, YCD's CEO. “The new version is optimized to further enhance RAMP as a marketing tool to meet the specific business objectives of retailers. I see this as a way to help corporate marketers improve business processes, as well as to establish a tool set that will improve the management of marketing campaigns, making them more targeted, more efficient and more effective, in a way that creates measurable results for the bottom-line.”
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com
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SXSW DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY TO KEYNOTE 11/6
Ever wondered how SXSW and the brands that participate creatively engage tens of thousands of attendees? Well, wonder no more! Customer Engagement Technology World (CETW) brings you Scott Wilcox, SXSW’s Director of Technology and member of the SXSW Board of Directors, who will kick off the show with a dynamic keynote address about the engagement strategies and technologies used to createthe experience that is SXSW. See below for details! Stay tuned for more announcements of our incredible presenting faculty…We can't wait to see you at CETW!
Networks and Networking: Reaching the Hyper-Connected at
Scott Wilcox,
Director of Technology
South by Southwest (SXSW)
South by Southwest (SXSW) events cater to connected consumers – those technology super-users who crave immersive and engaging experiences and expect constant connectivity. SXSW engages and retains clients to create and enable SXSW communities through myriad technologies, including mobile apps, digital signage, social media, kiosks, WiFi, streaming, RFID, QR codes, and a host of custom software. In this enlightening keynote, Scott Wilcox, the Director of Technology and member of the Board of Directors for SXSW LLC, will share the strategies behind their use at SXSW events to create engagement opportunities.
Drawing from 18 years of experiences producing SXSW Music, Film, and Interactive events, Scott will also share how some brands and agencies have uniquely engaged attendees of SXSW through mobile, social, and experiential technologies.
Take a peek at what other topics are planned for November here!
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Interactive application featuring video conferencing capability on X2O visual communications platform named Best Digital Signage Software Product
MONTREAL — X2O Media, a full-service provider of software, network management, and content services for real-time visual communication applications, today announced that the company was honored with a Commercial Integrator BEST Award in the Digital Signage Software category for its X2O Video Expert interactive video call application on X2O's visual communications platform. Ideal for retail, banking, and healthcare settings, the solution enables customers to engage in real-time video conference calls with customer service agents, directly from touchscreen displays.
"To augment interaction in a variety of applications, X2O Media has designed an app with video conferencing capabilities that provides instant communication directly from signage displays," said X2O Media President and CEO David Wilkins. "As a result, viewers can gain access to product information, external media content, instant live chat conversations with service agents, and much more, while integrators obtain the ability to offer their clients an effective way to increase customer satisfaction and sales. We are very proud to be recognized for our X2O Video Expert application and thank Commercial Integrator for this notable award."
X2O Video Expert is made possible through the integration between the X2O platform and industry-standard video conferencing systems and software. Using touchscreens placed throughout strategic locations in settings such as retail stores, customers can obtain detailed product information, locate products on a map, browse store ads, perform price checks, consult store websites, and read ratings for specific products of interest. When further information is required, customers can instantly have a live conversation with a customer service agent via X2O Video Expert for seamless two-way interaction. In a more consultative setting and when paired with a second touchscreen, X2O Video Expert enables customer service agents to share files, product specifications, and their desktops in real-time — leading to even more personalized information in order to facilitate purchasing decisions or create upsell opportunities.
The Commercial Integrator BEST Awards program recognizes superlative solutions for the integration marketplace. Judging criteria includes innovation, functionality, competitive advantages, and benefits to the installer. Winning manufacturers across various product and service categories are recognized in a ceremony at InfoComm 2013.
More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.
About X2O Media
X2O Media is a full-service provider of software, network management services, and content services for professional digital signage and corporate communication applications. The company offers a wide variety of software solutions for digital signage and interactive networks of all sizes. X2O's award-winning Xpresenter™ provides an end-to-end platform for the creation, management, and distribution of content at broadcast quality, and at a fraction of the time of other solutions. In addition to technology, X2O offers content design, acquisition, management, distribution, and monitoring services for digital signage networks. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.
Wins from AV Technology, rAVe [Publications] and Rental & Staging Systems honor Samsung’s leadership in LED display technology and integrated solutions
ORLANDO, Fla.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today announced that it received four awards at InfoComm 2013, an annual event for the professional audiovisual and information communication industries, held June 12-14, 2013 in Orlando. Samsung was honored for its leadership in LED display technology and integrated solutions, earning AV Technology’s Best New Digital Signage System for the Samsung Smart Signage Platform, inclusion in rAVe [Publications] Top 10 Tour for Samsung’s MagicIWB 3.0, rAVe [Publications] Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Flat-Screen Manufacturer and Rental & Staging Systems’ InfoComm Product Award for the ME75B LED-backlit LCD.
AV Technology Award
The Samsung Smart Signage Platform was awarded Best New Digital Signage System by NewBay Media’s AV Technology. Winning products and solutions were selected based on ease-of-use, reliability, versatility, overall network impact and ROI. Of the Samsung Smart Signage Platform, judges noted that it offers a highly effective cloud-based solution for content delivery, better monitoring and support and great reduction in total cost of ownership.
rAVe [Publications] Top 10 Tour
Samsung’s MagicIWB 3.0 was selected as one of the featured products for rAVe [Publications] 2nd Annual Top 10 Tour, which highlights the newest game-changing products for the digital signage industry. A software that enables customers to use multiple devices as one screen for collaboration, Samsung’s MagicIWB 3.0 was hand selected from a field of nearly 80 entries. Engineered with efficiency, cost savings and collaboration in mind, the solution is ideal for enterprise and education environments. Attended by approximately 50 select InfoComm attendees and hosted by rAVe founder Gary Kayye, the live tour will take place on Thursday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. Following the show, a recording of the tour will be available at http://www.ravepubs.com.
rAVe [Publications] Readers’ Choice Award
Samsung also took home top honors in rAVe [Publications] Readers’ Choice Awards as Favorite Flat-Screen Manufacturer. The awards, determined by reader voting, recognized companies and products across 13 categories. Building on its 30 years of experience in consumer and commercial display, Samsung’s win in the flat-screen manufacturer category was based on the strength of its full suite of products and services designed to provide integrators and customers with cost-effective ways to offer engaging, dynamic visual experiences in any venue.
Rental & Staging Systems InfoComm Product Award
Samsung’s ME75B LED-backlit LCD was honored by NewBay Media’s Rental & Staging Systems as Best Flat Panel Display-Larger than 70”. The awards are designed to showcase the most innovative new commercial AV products introduced between July 2012 and March 2013. At 75-inches, the Samsung ME75B is the largest LED commercial display that uses the edge-type BLU, which not only uses less power and emits less heat than conventional CCFL LCD displays, but also drastically reduces both the weight and depth of the display, making it easier and more efficient to mount.
“It’s an honor to see Samsung continue to gain recognition for bringing new and innovative solutions to market that are really changing the game for the digital signage industry,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division. “As a leader in commercial display technology, we are committed to providing comprehensive solutions, such as Samsung’s MagicIWB 3.0 and Smart Signage Platform, that enable businesses to adopt and realize the benefits of digital signage.”
For more information about Samsung’s commercial display solutions, please visit http://www.samsung.com/us/business/commercial-display-solutions
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 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 of US $187 billion. To discover more, please visit samsung.com.
Touchscreen Technology Trailblazer’s Latest 32-inch and 42-inch Offerings Deliver Thin,Bright, Beautiful Displays with Integrated Computing for Commercial Office Space and Retail Environments
INFOCOMM 2013 Orlando, Fla. — Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touchscreen technology, today announced the launch of its 3201L 32-inch and 4201L 42-inch interactive digital signage (IDS) platforms. The built-for-touch professional displays combine large, energy-efficient LED HD screens with optional Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 computer modules running Microsoft® Windows®. The rugged design of the 3201L, 4201L and existing 70-inch 7001L offer system integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) scalable, high-performance solutions that are easy to deploy and maintain in heavy-use, public environments such as airports, office buildings, healthcare facilities, retail stores and railway stations.
Designed for the demanding usage requirements of professional audio visual and other commercial markets, the Elo IDS portfolio delivers an interactive digital canvas in screen sizes ranging from 7-inches to 70-inches to attract and engage consumers with the same interface experience as popular smartphone devices. The latest 3201L and 4201L models are available with Elo’s IntelliTouch® surface acoustic wave or optical touch technologies that enable up to six simultaneous touches for multi-user interaction. Both offer strengthened clear glass to deliver industry-leading brightness while ensuring reliable touch operation for years. Integrated Elo computer module options improve digital signage reliability by removing the need for additional cabling, while compatibility is maintained for Apple iOS®, Google Android®, Linux® and Windows® environments.
“The professional-grade, built-in touchscreen and integrated computing power of the Elo IDS family make it the attractive and reliable choice for interactive digital marketing content,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO of Elo Touch Solutions. “Whether used as a colorful point of information display, conference room collaboration tool, virtual receptionist, or building directory, Elo’s touchscreen interactive experiences are built to last.”
The EloView™ remote management software enables centralized visibility and control of distributed interactive digital signage from a Web browser, smartphone or tablet. Remote dispatch of service technicians can be reduced as a centralized operations administrator can better predict and minimize downtime, schedule times for the displays to be active, and ensure consistent configuration of brightness, sound and color. Content running on the interactive digital sign can also be captured for advertising proof of performance.
Additional available features of the 3201L and 4201L include:
Three-year standard warranty with optional two-year extended warranty
Thin (less than 4 inches mounted) design is attractive and compliant with ADA and IBC protrusion
requirements for wall-mounted displays
Heat-strengthened (IntelliTouch) and tempered (optical multi-touch) touch screen glass that complies
with UL60950 ball drop requirements
Optional NFC / RFID scanners and webcam kits
On-site advance replacement exchange option available in USA
Flexible mounting in portrait, landscape and table-top orientation
Pricing and Availability
Available worldwide in 30 days, pricing starts at $1,795 for the new 3201L and $2,795 for the new 4201L. Elo will demonstrate the capabilities of the 3201L, 4201L and 7001L live at InfoComm 2013, June 12 – 14 in Orlando, Florida.
About Elo Touch Solutions
Elo founders pioneered the touch screen more than 40 years ago. Today, Elo Touch Solutions is a 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. The Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation with over 20 million installations worldwide. For more information on Elo products and services, please call 800-ELO-TOUCH, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email inquiries to .
Elo (logo) and Elo Touch Solutions are trademarks of Elo and its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, is the world’s largest supplier of retail self-checkout (SCO) technology, according to new research published by strategic research and consulting firm RBR.
RBR’s “Global EPOS and Self-Checkout 2013” report shows that 2012 was another record year for SCO shipments. According to RBR, NCR is the leader in SCO shipments with a total of 70 percent share, an increase of six percent in 2012. The nearest competitor had a 13.5 percent share, and the research found that NCR had more than double the number of SCO shipments of all other competitors combined.
The 53-country study is based on in-depth primary research with retail technology vendors around the world, complemented with extensive secondary research.
The report notes that North America remained the strongest market for SCO technology shipments, with about 11,000 units delivered, accounting for 41 percent of the world market. Asia-Pacific saw the greatest percentage growth in SCO technology shipments, up 9 percent year-over-year as adoption of the technology continues accelerating in that market.
“The demand for NCR’s self-checkout solution continues to grow as shoppers and retailers seek technology solutions that enable exceptional consumer experiences,” said Scott Kingsfield, senior vice president and general manager, NCR Retail. “NCR is leading the way with our innovative technology solutions and portfolio of services that make everyday easier for retailers of all sizes and their customers.”
RBR’s report also noted that NCR is gaining share in the global market for retail electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) technology. The global technology company is number two in the EPOS technology rankings.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
LG Products from Four Separate Digital Signage Categories
SEOUL - At InfoComm 2013, one of the world's premier commercial AV tradeshows held in Orlando, Florida (USA) from June 12-14, LG Electronics digital signage technology earned four top industry awards for four different signage solutions from CommercialIntegrator, Rental & Staging System, AV Technology and System Contractor News magazines.
Advanced LG products honored at InfoComm include its 84-inch WS70MS-B Ultra HD LED Display, 47-inch WX50MF High Brightness Outdoor Display, 55-inch WV70MS-B LED Super Narrow Bezel Video Wall, and all-in-one EzSign TV (LT560E) solution, respectively.
In its third year, the prestigious Commercial Integrator BEST Awards program recognized superior products and services for an integration business. The winners of the BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of Commercial Integrator magazine. LG's 84-inch Widescreen Ultra HD Display received the "BEST Award" for TVs/Monitors, providing the peak in picture clarity featuring Ultra HD technology, which quadruples FULL HD resolution to 8 million pixels.
Considered among the top honors in the commercial staging and AV market, the Rental & Staging Systems Awards showcase the most innovative commercial AV products. LG's 47-inch class Outdoor Display (47W50MF) was named the winner for the "Best Flat Panel Display" category. With LG's In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology, it is heat resistance up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit and Shine Out™ technology, which is designed to deflect ambient light, making it a well-suited solution for delivering messages in outdoor spaces.
The AV Technology "Best" Awards recognize exceptional products for cutting-edge AV solutions. The publications editors selected winners, announcing LG's 55-inch class WV70MS-B the "Best New Video Wall" as it offers a superior solution for the AV professional with IPS technology with a super narrow bezel.
For two years running LG's EzSign TV won digital signage hardware awards at InfoComm and it continued its dominance this year, taking the "Most Innovative Digital Signage Player Product" award by System Contractor News. The EzSign offers businesses the ability to display customizable content that can run simultaneously with live TV or another external media source, attracting attention while delivering messaging to consumers. Users can create content using the easy-to-use, free software provided by LG along with 55 premade templates.
LG LED commercial displays meet ENERGY STAR® requirements and are designed with green in mind.
New expanded 65,000 facility for enhanced self-service and kiosk design, manufacturing and production.
Mequon, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) is pleased to announce a major expansion of their facilities with a new 65,000 square foot facility in Menomonee Falls. The building is located in Menomonee Falls, about 6.5 miles from the current headquarters of CTS. The new facility adds 40,000 square feet of warehouse/production space.
“We plan a quick partial move in the next couple of weeks in order set up and do the Sears tablet kiosk assembly for both the DS Tablet Kiosk projects and the Desktop Kiosk projects in the new building”, said Sandra Nix President of Connected Technology Solutions. “The purpose of this expansion is to increase our capacity, eliminate bottlenecks in production and generally improve efficiency”.
About CTS Connected Technology Solutions
CTS Connected Technology Solutions (http://www.connectedts.com) is a leading interactive kiosk design and creative marketing company. Major focus markets include the Healthcare Kiosk market and Retail kiosk market. CTS deploys and supports the most extensive platform options of any kiosk manufacturer with a Design for Decor emphasis. Founded in 2002, CTS headquarters are located in the Milwaukee area with additional sales offices throughout the U.S. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ctskiosk and http://twitter.com/PatientKiosk, and also Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ConnectedTS.
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Enhance OOH media by delivering relevant mobile content to consumers.
New York, NY – ADstruc, the leading planning and buying platform for the outdoor advertising industry, and Blue Bite, the mobile standard in out-of-home™, have partnered to allow advertisers to utilize NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, QR Code and Geofencing technology to launch interactive outdoor advertising campaigns.
The partnership provides the industry with the easiest way to incorporate mobile into out-of-home campaigns. Blue Bite’s services and technology provide clients with detailed metrics and an opportunity for advertisers to evaluate the true effectiveness of each and every ad campaign in real-time. This level of accountability is a brand new currency for OOH; complementing ADstruc’s suite of planning and buying tools.
“There’s an obvious synergy between ADstruc’s planning and buying tools with our location-based mobile marketing platform. Our shared belief in a personalized approach, with the ability to be agile and nimble, has proven to be a winning formula for our clients and partners, and we look to build upon that mutual success with this partnership,” said Blue Bite CEO, Mikhail Damiani.
John Laramie, CEO of ADstruc, said: “There are clear benefits to incorporating mobile into OOH campaigns. By working with Blue Bite, we ensure that our clients have the most seamless experience integrating mobile technology into OOH campaigns. This partnership helps us continue to provide value to our clients by simplifying yet another piece of the OOH planning and buying process.”
About ADstruc
ADstruc is the leading planning and buying platform for the outdoor advertising industry, including both traditional and digital Out-of-Home media. With an emphasis on data-driven planning, ADstruc helps agencies, national brands, and local businesses discover and efficiently purchase Out-of-Home media campaigns that deliver tangible and measurable results. ADstruc’s cloud-based solution also allows outdoor advertising operators to easily manage their inventory online and interact with new and existing clients in real-time. Learn more at www.ADstruc.com
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 phones. For more information, please visit www.bluebite.com and follow the latest updates and developments on Facebook and Twitter.
New York, NY - Magnetic 3D, the industry leader in autostereoscopic, "glasses-free" 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced the appointment of John Bracciante as the company's new Vice President of Channel Sales.
In his previous role as Channel Sales Manager, Mr. Bracciante was responsible for the development of value-added reseller (VAR) and independent software vendor (ISV) relationships in the digital signage vertical while also maintaining oversight of the company's order-to-delivery processes. Bracciante has played a significant role in the acquisition of multiple major accounts, often acting as liaison between Magnetic 3D's creative team and the operations and IT departments. Tasked with providing top-tier relationship management, customer service and support, Bracciante made it his duty to ensure that clients always had a complete understanding of the company's products and services, both before and after delivery.
"John has played a vital role in the growth of Magnetic 3D over the past two years," said Tom Zerega, founder and CEO of Magnetic 3D. "As we continue to expand our product offering beyond digital signage, we look forward to having him support the new and exciting verticals ahead. I am confident that John's knowledge, loyalty and commitment to success will continue to serve as assets to the company and customers alike."
As Vice President of Channel Sales, Bracciante will be overseeing VARs, partners, affiliates and ISVs in several verticals, including professional audio/video, agencies, exhibitions and events. "It is with great pleasure that I accept my new role with Magnetic 3D," said John Bracciante. "I have had the opportunity to work directly with clients and assist them with their digital signage needs and will continue to do so, but I am excited to bring this knowledge to clients in other verticals and once again cultivate relationships as well as bring new solutions to market."
About Magnetic 3D
Headquartered in New York City, Magnetic 3D (http://www.magnetic3d.com) designs and produces industry-leading, end-to-end autostereoscopic 3D display solutions, digital media and creative services. Magnetic 3D's proprietary Enabl3D™ technology modifies flat panel displays, enabling them to show high-definition 3D video content without the need for special eyewear. This process provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen "pop" and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display. The company focuses on exceeding clients' 2D expectations by delivering the highest-quality glasses-free 3D visual experience in retail digital signage, gaming, hospitality, movie theaters, casinos, hotels and other public venues.
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(From InfoComm13, Booth #3959) -- SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor of IT, AV and CE products and services, announced that its VISUALSolv group has undergone a series of training and certification programs. SYNNEX also offers the training and certification programs directly to resellers. This two-pronged approach increases the level of support the VISUALSolv team can provide to resellers in Digital Signage and Pro-AV technologies and simultaneously gives resellers the opportunity to equip themselves with the latest industry knowledge and expertise.
Resellers will continue to have access to a wide range of support persons, including solutions architects, product managers, sales representatives and business development representatives, who are certified experts in their field. Various SYNNEX employees have undergone manufacturer-specific trainings, including Crestron’s DMC-E certification, Scala Certification, Omnivex Display Certified Technician (OCT), AMX Solutions Master Certification and many others. In physical security, the VISUALSolv team has been trained and educated on access control and video surveillance through manufacturers such as Bosch, HID, Canon, Panasonic, Toshiba and more.
In addition, various SYNNEX employees, including members of the VISUALSolv team, are technically trained and certified in AV. Customers have the unique opportunity to leverage the expertise of highly technical, best-in-class support representatives at SYNNEX, while also having access to a full IT offering of products and services. With its Solv platforms, SYNNEX offers added support through complementary services that may not fall within a reseller’s core competency, such as networking and unified communications.
SYNNEX has team members who are certified in DSCE, which provides a platform for continuing education and personal and business growth for participants in Digital Signage, and CTS, recognized worldwide as a leading AV professional credential.
“At SYNNEX, we are committed to making continual investments in the professional development of our team,” said TJ Trojan, Senior Vice President, Product Management, SYNNEX Corporation. “By equipping team members with the knowledge to be experts in their field, we are able to provide resellers with significant up-to-date expertise. We are proud to extend training and certification programs directly to our resellers, which further reiterates our investment in their success and that of the channel.”
SYNNEX’ VISUALSolv team will be on-site at InfoComm June 12-14 in booth #3959. To learn more about VISUALSolv products and solutions through SYNNEX Corporation, visit www.synnex.com/visualsolv, call 1-877-708-0886 or email . For resellers interested in becoming DSCE or CTS certified, contact your SYNNEX representative or email .
About SYNNEX Corporation
SYNNEX Corporation, a Fortune 500 corporation, is a leading business process services company, servicing resellers, retailers and original equipment manufacturers in multiple regions around the world. The Company provides services in IT distribution, supply chain management, contract assembly and business process outsourcing. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX employs approximately 12,000 full-time and part-time associates worldwide. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla.(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic, a provider of professional display and digital signage solutions, today announced the new professional LCD display LFX6 for outdoor digital signage applications. The 47-inch (46.9 diagonal) Panasonic TH-47LFX6U professional LCD display, with a full 1,000 cd/m(2)of brightness - for high visibility even in direct sunlight - and IP44-level dust and water resistance, is ideal for a number of outdoor uses including:
-- Quick-serve restaurants as digital menu boards in drive-thru lanes
-- Shopping malls as advertising panels and store guides
-- College campuses for alerts and way finding
-- Public transportation hubs as schedule, route guide and advertising panels
The LFX6 is distinguished by its ability to operate efficiently in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, extreme cold and high brightness. This display features a corrosion-resistant aluminum cabinet and tempered glass that allows for safe outdoor use. The display can be mounted horizontally or vertically for flexible installation, and includes a weatherproof seal around all power and signal cables, while preventing public tampering. Unlike most outdoor displays, which require separate bulky and expensive enclosures, the LFX6 requires none. Enclosures require both heating and cooling elements which make them less reliable and far less energy efficient.
Images and video on the LFX6 are crisp and clear even in brightly lit places, so information is accurately relayed even in direct sunlight. The display features an air-cooled system which suppresses temperature increases due to direct sunlight exposure and prevents blackouts. Plus, an IPS panel with a wide viewing angle displays clear and crisp images with accurate colors, even when viewing the screen from a left or right angle.
The display also benefits from low power consumption and a wide range of professional features including DIGITAL LINK technology, a single LAN cable(1) solution that enables users to transmit images, sounds and control signals to the display - up to 328 feet in distance. This allows indoor installation of media players or content source devices for easier service-ability and the elimination of additional protection requirements for these devices from the harsh outdoor elements. The DIGITAL LINK also allows for the remote monitoring and control of the display to assess temperature, filter clogs, fan locks, etc., and enabling a prompt response to any equipment malfunctions.
"The demand for digital signage solutions is growing as are the use case scenarios for the technology in a wider variety of applications, including outdoor environments," said Rudy Vitti, senior product manager, AV Business Unit Division, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "However, current solutions are often cost-prohibitive and require separate enclosures in order to handle the sometimes harsh outdoor environments these displays face. With the LFX6, we can offer customers a rugged, reliable, effective and affordable outdoor display that calls for flexible installation and enables them to maximize their digital signage investment."
Warranty Information
The LFX6 Outdoor LCD Display is a part of the Panasonic Concierge Service Program. The service provides a toll-free hotline and 24-hour priority scheduling of on-site service if the display is in need of service or repair. The display comes with a standard two-year warranty.
InfoComm 2013
The TH-47LFX6 will be on display at InfoComm 2013 in Panasonic's booth (#1501). Other recently announced displays from Panasonic will also be on display at InfoComm, including the interactive and wireless plasma displays TH-85PB1, TH-65PB2 and TH-50PB2, TH-47LFX6, a ruggedized and weatherproof outdoor display, large TH-55LFV50 LED Video Wall and LRU60 Hospitality flat panels.
About Panasonic Professional Displays
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America markets a line of professional Full HD Plasma, LCD and LED displays that provide breathtaking imagery for the hospitality, healthcare, education, government and utility markets. Panasonic professional displays are designed from the ground up separately from Panasonic consumer models are engineered with specific high-performance features for professional installations. Professional models offer a unique appearance, durable design and outstanding picture quality, which is a key differentiator over some competitive models. Panasonic's advanced display technologies deliver vivid colors, exceptional contrast ratio, sharp and crystal clear fast motion video, interactivity, 3D capabilities and seamless, integrated solutions. Panasonic displays are easy to setup and install whether it's one unit or a multi-screen system and are among the most reliable in the industry.
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Built on a celebrated engineering foundation, Panasonic architects business technology solutions that help build a better world. Customers in government, healthcare, production, hospitality, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to help them acquire, manage and interpret the information that drives innovation. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, high definition visual conferencing, visual communications (professional projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, which is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking (http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx). As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com.
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The TH-47LFX6U is available now from authorized Panasonic resellers at an estimated price of $8,248 and is part of Panasonic's AV exhibition at InfoComm 2013 in booth #1501.
Sales inquiries for Panasonic's LFX6 professional LCD display should be directed to sales.psc@us.panasonic.com or 877-803-8492.
Industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of revolutionary flexible large-format LED displays also debuts new web site that allows customers to calculate their own unique design specifications and submit for a price quote.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Redefining the meaning of the word "flexible" for an industry rooted in "fixed" installation solutions, NanoLumens, Inc., the award-winning Georgia-based company that is revolutionizing virtually every aspect of the 21st century large-format digital signage industry, today announced the market introduction of its new NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS (Design-Specific) Series LED displays at INFOCOMM 2013 in Booth #4981 in the Orange County Convention Center.
"The era of one-size-fits-all display solutions is over," NanoLumens President & CEO Rick Cope declared today. "In a world where no two customers and no two environments are alike, no two digital signage solutions should ever be the same. Each installation is unique and therefore each solution must be designed specifically to meet the individual needs of the customer and the application environment. Our new NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series displays allow each customer to imagine and create the ultimate digital experience in their environment for their audience."
According to Cope, NanoLumens has developed an advanced manufacturing system, which allows them to reliably and efficiently manufacture large-format LED displays in virtually any shape, size or curvature. With this new approach to manufacturing, NanoLumens is able to deliver the ultimate flexibility to its customers. Where traditional manufacturing offers customers only a narrow range of sizes, shapes and product variations, NanoLumens new DS Series displays are limited only by the customer’s imagination, allowing them to tailor not only the content, but the actual display itself to match their creative vision.
NanoLumens DS technology is a truly remarkable innovation, designed to give customers the ultimate flexibility to utilize large-format LED display technology in ways previously thought impossible. Like all NanoLumens displays, Design-Specific displays are slim, lightweight and eco-friendly with brilliant edge-to-edge image quality to transform any space into the ultimate visual experience.
All NanoLumens displays accept input from nearly any device and/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 produces bright, rich, consistent color as well as superior off-axis viewing with no color shift or image distortion throughout the display horizon.
Coincident with the introduction of the new DS Series display lines today, NanoLumens also announced the launch of a completely redesigned web site, www.nanolumens.com, that features a unique specifications calculator that allows potential customers to plug in their desired model, size and pixel pitch and receive a full list of specifications for that unique display. In less than 30 seconds a visitor to the site can enter their requirements, view the specifications, and send the NanoLumens team a request for a price quote.
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.”
Be sure to follow NanoLumens on Twitter as they live-tweet from INFOCOMM 2013.
About NanoLumens
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NanoLumens®, Inc. 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 introducing its initial line of NanoFlex and NanoSlim displays in 2011, 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.
Wide array of innovative digital signage products and solutions at booth #3343 reinforcing Samsung's position as industry leader in commercial display
ORLANDO, Fla./PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, is exhibiting its latest displays at InfoComm 2013, an event for the professional audiovisual and information communication industries. Samsung will be showcasing a variety of LED backlit displays and digital signage software solutions for the first time in the U.S. at the Orange County Convention Center, Booth #3343, from June 12-14. These include the new C Series line up and the MagicIWB 3.0 and MagicInfo VideoWall S software solutions.
"Samsung continues to drive technology leadership in digital signage by providing both cutting-edge display solutions and software that enable businesses to provide their customers with a seamless delivery of dynamic content and messaging," said Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung's Enterprise Business Division. "Everything we design and bring to market, including our latest line of digital signage solutions, is focused on creating new avenues for commercial communication, making technology more efficient and effective in order to enrich the customer experience."
New 2013 C Series Line Up
With the introduction of its new C Series LED-backlit displays, Samsung continues to offer products that help make the transition to LED a more affordable and competitive solution, without sacrificing key features. The new C Series includes the LE – C, ED – C, UD – C, UE – C and ME – C displays. Samsung's Smart Signage Platform is now supported by the ME – C, PE – C and MD – C, which are currently available, and now also the UE – C for a single screen and the UD – C. Samsung's Smart Signage Platform is designed to simplify digital signage deployment and is built around an embedded media player and software developer kit.
LE – C Series: This line features LED backlighting for bright, colorful images and anti-glare technology for sharp pictures even in brightly lit indoor environments. The LE – C Series also includes matte finish of the panel, edge-lit LED backlight technology, slim chassis design and 24/7 run time reliability.
ED – C Series: Ideal for business customers across multiple industries, this line provides a simple feature set for those that are also price sensitive. The ED – C Series offers simple, commercial grade reliability and energy efficiency due to its direct-lit LED backlight technology and slimmer chassis.
UD – C Series: Premium displays supporting Full HD resolution with an ultra-narrow bezel for virtually seamless videowalls and 24/7 run time reliability. The UD – C Series includes displays that are tuned at the factor for brightness and color uniformity and includes direct-lit LED backlight technology for deep black tones and a high contrast ratio.
UE – C Series: The new UE – C series adds Smart Signage Platform functionality for content distributed to a single screen. The displays offer a narrow bezel for constructing attractive videowalls and edge-lit LED backlight technology for ultra-slim chassis depth.
ME – C Series: The slim, lightweight displays provide increased energy savings over cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlit displays, while a thin chassis and narrow bezel help simplify installation and provide an impactful message.
MagicInfo VideoWall S
Available on Samsung's new UD – C, UE – C, PE – C, ME – C and MD – C Series displays, Samsung's MagicInfo VideoWall S is a cost effective and versatile video wall software solution that enables users to quickly and easily display HD content across a video wall display however they want wherever they happen to be located. Powered by a System on Chip (SoC) technology, the UD – C, UE – C, PE – C, ME – C and MD – C Series lines include an embedded, high-performance media player which allows users to play back content without the need for a separate PC or set-back box. The lines provide a simple, easy-to-use interface, eliminating complicated set-up and installation.
Using the new UD – C, UE – C, PE – C, ME – C and MD – C Series displays, Samsung's MagicInfo VideoWall S enables users to create pre-scheduled posts for content, convert and share from a variety of sources and schedule from different sources to appear simultaneously. Users can show one image or video across multiple screens or repeat the same image over several individual screens. Users can also adjust brightness and have enhanced factor color calibrations to create uniformity throughout the video wall. Designed to provide an expansive visual experience, the solution is ideal for video walls in high-traffic areas, including commercial, public and corporate information displays.
MagicIWB 3.0
Samsung's MagicIWB 3.0 is software platform that enables customers to use multiple devices as one screen for user engagement and collaboration. MagicIWB 3.0 creates a large digital whiteboard solution using individual displays, which multiple individuals can use to simultaneously collaborate on projects and share ideas.
Engineered with efficiency, cost savings and collaboration in mind, MagicIWB 3.0 provides an expansive visual and collaborative experience that is ideal for the enterprise (meeting rooms) and education (high school and university) environments, particularly customers in those environments that have a need for a large, collaborative display. Key features include digital post-its, support for Microsoft Office documents, gesture control as well as content sharing.
In addition to the above products, Samsung will also be showcasing its 95-inch LED with its narrow bezel and lightweight design at the booth.
All solutions are on display at InfoComm and available through Samsung distributors and resellers. For more information about Samsung's commercial display solutions, please visit samsung.com/us/business/smart-signage-platform.
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 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 of US $187 billion. To discover more, please visit samsung.com.
Minneapolis, MN.— In its first month, the new Euless, Texas Dairy Queen® restaurant broke nearly every sales record in franchise and corporate history including the record for most sales on opening day, the record for most sales on any day, and the records for most sales in one week and one month. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council (TDQOC), a cooperative group of Texas Dairy Queen franchisees, is responsible for Texas DQ marketing/advertising and the Texas Country Foods® system for nearly 600 DQ restaurants in the state of Texas. Michael Clarke is the franchise owner/operator of the Euless restaurant and owns Lickety Split Food Services, LLC. Clarke successfully launched the first interior digital menu Texas Dairy Queen restaurant utilizing six (6) screens with the April 30th opening in Euless.
“Euless was the first Texas Dairy Queen restaurant with digital menu boards and we couldn’t be more thrilled by the results,” said Larry Newell, President of TDQOC. “WAND’s experience made them an easy choice, but their level of professionalism from creative conceptualization to deployment and installation gave us a reason to consider more digital restaurants.”
Rick Engels, VP of Business Development and the WAND internal creative department stated, “Getting to work with Michael Clarke and the Texas Dairy Queen team was a phenomenal experience—not only because the brand itself is so dynamic and fun, but also because DQ Texas is extremely devoted to digital’s role in their success. Michael, Larry, TDQOC’s Pat Johnson, and the entire team were really focused on the wow factor and trusted WAND to show them what vibrant digital content could produce.”
The WAND Digital creative department along with DQ Texas’ advertising agency of record, Loomis, and the franchisee Michael Clarke, went through several rounds of creative edits to generate the digital configuration. The final product features two feature boards (one for food and the other for desert), and four (4) more dynamic/animated screens featuring Hungr’Busters®, Country Baskets®, T-Brand® Tacos, Blizzard® Flavor Treats and other food items and frozen treats the Texas Dairy Queen brand is known for. After Euless’ record-breaking first month, TDQOC is now working with other Operators with plans to transition more of its stores from static menus to WAND Digital in the foreseeable future.
About WAND Corporation
WAND Corporation is the global technology leader for the restaurant industry partnered with the most well-known and world-class brands in the business. Delivering in our mission to be the greatest restaurant management and technology partner in the world, WAND delivers Digital Menu Board, Point of Sale, Back Office, and Business Intelligence solutions through the next generation cloud-based Total Restaurant Management (TRM) platform. We encourage you to learn more at www.wandcorp.com or by calling us at 1-800-RUN-WAND.
ViewSonic expands ePoster lineupto include new ep4220; delivers broadest selection in the industry
ORLANDO, FL (InfoComm #3628) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions,unveiled a brand new super thin ePoster at InfoComm today, making its ePoster product portfolio the broadest in the industry.
“Our vast lineup of digital signage kiosks offer a unique compilation of features, such as single-sided, double-sided, multiple screen sizes, ultra-thin and touch interactivity,”said Gene Ornstead, director, product marketing at ViewSonic. “Whether the need is retail advertising, way-finding, informational display or public boards in areas of high visibility, these free-standing displays provide customers with the exact digital advertising offering to suite their needs.”
Complementing ViewSonic’s extensive ePoster portfolio, the 42” full HD ep4220 is perfect for enhancing any retail or information signage location. This easy to deploy ePoster features a unique and stylized ID design, due to the slim LED panel technology. Paired with an edge-to-edge glass faceplate and slim curved styling, the ep4220 makes for an attractive addition to any environment.
For all-in-one functionality, this digital kiosk display includes a built-in media player as well as support for an externalX86 or RISC media player or PC by utilizing the standard HDMI and VGA inputs. Furthermore, the display can easily be connected to a corporate network via a networked media player for easy message management in even the most heavily frequented areas. Teamed with a locking back cover, owners can rest assured that the content shared is secure.
The ep4220will be available in North America in late-June at an ESP of $1,999.For further information, visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
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.
One-stop shop distributor for IT channel partners spotlights ProAV / digital signage solutions in booth #3469
ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired) - INFOCOMM -- Demonstrating the depth of its vertical-specific solutions portfolio, the ProAV / Digital Signage Business Unit (BU) of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced it is showcasing a number of innovative audio visual (AV) and digital signage solutions purpose-built for the hospitality industry at InfoComm2013 in Orlando, FL, June 12-14.
As attendees walk through the booth, they will experience a unique hotel-themed concept designed to exhibit commercial integration in a new style. The hospitality solutions featured within the Ingram Micro / AVAD booth include a variety of ProAV and digital signage technologies designed for use in conference rooms, retail shops, restaurants and bars, as well as spas, pools and reception areas.
"By bringing to market vertical-specific solutions that are all-inclusive, we're simplifying the sale for our channel partners and enabling them to add even greater business value in the eyes of their customers," says Kevin Prewett, senior director, ProAV / Digital Signage, Ingram Micro U.S. "The cross-selling opportunities and single source access gained by working with Ingram Micro remains unrivaled, and the support services we offer around education, marketing, sales and technology are proven to deliver clear and compelling competitive advantages to us, and our channel partners."
As a market leader in the ProAV and digital signage sector, Ingram Micro is the only global technology distributor offering channel partners access to a complete portfolio that includes everything from core infrastructure hardware to customizable content software solutions and professional AV services. Additionally, Ingram Micro and AVAD channel partners gain access to the distributor's dedicated team of inside and field-based sales experts, cross-trained technical support personnel, system design specialists and deployable technology solutions engineers, as well as targeted marketing and vendor resources.
For more information on Ingram Micro's ProAV / Digital Signage Business Unit visit www.ingrammicro.com/proavinfo. To learn more about AVAD, visit www.avad.com and www.avadcanada.ca.
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About AVAD LLC
AVAD is an industry-leading provider of solutions to the residential and commercial custom installation markets. As part of the Specialty Solutions Division, AVAD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingram Micro, provides integrators access to the industry's top products and integrated solutions for residential and commercial video, audio, lighting control, content management, whole-home and business automation and control, as well as digital signage and commercial solutions and design services. AVAD offers the broadest consumer electronics and home and business automation portfolio in North America. Further differentiating its services, AVAD invests in the business tools and technical support and services integrators need to grow their businesses. With 23 locations throughout North America, AVAD offers local, hands-on access to the latest products and trainings, as well as free support services including system design and technical support. Visit www.avad.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 approximately 160 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
Home of the Pelicans and 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend Gets New LED Video Integrated Display with Control System
NEW ORLEANS, -- /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Panasonic Eco Solutions North America announces that it will provide a new 360-degree LED video /ribbon display at New Orleans Arena. The new display will be approximately 924 feet long by 1.6 feet high and will be located in the center area between the seating levels. The installation project is expected to be completed by the end of July.
"To integrate the new system components into the existing legacy control system, Panasonic had custom-sized top-service cabinets manufactured – just another way we provide solutions to meet the needs of our customers," said Richard Ballard, Vice President of Sales for Panasonic Eco Solutions North America. He added, "The solution was designed to specifically meet and exceed expectations, and events at the arena will benefit from additional engagement with the fans to make the experience more enjoyable and inclusive."
The high-definition display will be installed in the upper fascia of the arena and will be used to interact with and engage the audience through programming that will include local and national sponsor messages, audience participation features and game highlights. The system will be installed by a local contractor, Citadel Builders, L.L.C., the general contractor for the project. By integrating the display with the legacy control system, the LED boards can be synchronized with the existing displays in the arena for a richer fan experience.
"When fans come to a Pelicans game, we want them to have a unique, exciting experience. Panasonic's custom plan for the New Orleans Arena will enhance fan engagement and make coming to Pelicans games even more enjoyable and interactive for fans," said Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha.
The New Orleans Arena, completed in 1999 at a cost of $114 million, offers up to 19,000 seats for events. The arena is the home to the New Orleans Pelicans, the city's NBA basketball team, as well as site of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend. In addition to sporting events, the arena is also a popular venue for concerts, trade shows and conventions.
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. 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 .
Widest range of sizes and resolutions, Christie’s Control Room Solutions Feature Wi-Fi Networking, Improved Tiling/Scaling Capabilities, and Auto-Bright/Auto-Color Wall Management
INFOCOMM/ORLANDO, Fla. – Christie® expands its line of Christie® Entero™ HB video wall projection solutions and strengthens its dominance in the industry with the introduction of the Christie Entero HB 72 inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) video wall cube, a “bigger and better” addition to the projection cube lineup that sets new standards in power efficiency, visual performance and image brightness, with up to 1,100 lumens capability. Christie also introduces its next-generation High Brightness WUXGA rear projection light engine for ultimate installation flexibility for “ground-up” custom control room environments.
Built upon the proven Christie Entero HB platform – the first and only LED control room display to offer Wi-Fi capability for remote adjustments and diagnosis through any wireless device – the Christie Entero HB display wall cubes and HB light engines feature proprietary third generation ArraySync™ automatic color and brightness management, generating perfectly uniform display wall visuals for the lifetime of the installation. Designed for 24/7 environments, they represent the best price/performance on the market, with superior and intuitive modular design, easy upgradability, and flexible operation for the demands of power and utilities, government, security and surveillance, and public and emergency services.
“The Christie Entero HB 72 inch display wall cube and HB WUXGA rear projection engine offer exceptional flexibility and pack the widest array of features to meet the demands of the most challenging control room environments today, while offering easy upgradability to meet the demands of tomorrow,” observed John Stark, senior director, Collaborative Visual Solutions, Christie. “Combining best-of-breed projection systems like the Christie Entero HB WUXGA projection cube and engine with powerful display wall processing, such as Christie Phoenix™, and the result is the perfect solution for any control room application.”
Expanding upon the most advanced LED display system design, the new Christie Entero HB 72 inch wall display cube and rear projection light engines come loaded with all the features that have made the series a success, including zero maintenance and high reliability, plug-and-play installation and Wi-Fi networking, as well as the full SXGA+, HD and WUXGA format capabilities. With enhanced continuous automatic self-management color and newer high brightness LED technology, they are true “plug-and-play” display solution available for control rooms today. The light engine can also be purchased for “stand alone,” custom installations or retrofit.
“With a superior optical platform, new high performance lenses, and a new generation of electronics and firmware design, no other display wall solution can surpass the power and performance of the Christie Entero HB series,” said Stark. “Every display wall cube represents the culmination of our 30 years of industry expertise, leadership and customer-centric approach. We’re ready to help our customers design the perfect control room, through innovation, experience, proven technology and demonstrated success across the widest markets.”
Collaborative visual solutions for mission-critical monitoring
Today’s control rooms go beyond traditional displaying and monitoring, and Christie’s collaborative visual solutions are removing boundaries and enabling expansive collaboration for many of the world’s most mission-critical operations. By integrating stunning zero-maintenance displays with the power of the network, Christie is completely redefining the control room space and setting the stage for an increasingly distributed control room environment. Across every sector in business, commerce and government, Christie is raising the bar to exceed today’s control room operational requirements.
About Christie®
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925), designs, builds and installs customized projection display solutions. Christie® delivers turn-key solutions for sophisticated virtual reality, simulation systems and control room environments including high-resolution power walls, multi-sided immersive environments, curved screen displays, domed simulation and multi-projector arrays. Industries and organizations that rely on Christie range from government agencies to oil and gas, aerospace to entertainment, and manufacturing and design to pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com.
NEC Display Solutions of America at InfoComm 2013 today released its new commercial projector that incorporates the HDBaseT technology to enable the transmission of uncompressed HD video over distances up to 100 meters via a single CAT5e/5 cable.
ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) - NEC Display Solutions of America today released its new commercial projector that incorporates the HDBaseT™ technology to enable the transmission of uncompressed HD video over distances up to 100 meters via a single CAT5e/5 cable. Powered by the Valens HDBaseT chipset, HDBaseT enables whole-home and commercial distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content over a single cable.
The 6000-lumen NEC NP-PA602U is on display at InfoComm 2013 (NEC Display Solutions Booth No. 1801 and HDBaseT Alliance Booth No. 2889) from June 12-14, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
NEC Display Solutions becomes the latest leading manufacturer of projectors for commercial applications to integrate the Valens chipset. The efficiency and reduced cabling costs the HDBaseT technology provides are significant to professional installers and systems integrators.
“The HDBaseT technology can reduce the hours, even days, previously required to run bundles of cables to and from multiple projectors, and saving time means saving money,” said Richard McPherson, Sr. Product Manager of Projectors at NEC Display Solutions. “Our customers look to us to provide the latest technological advancements to help them get the job done quickly without sacrificing quality. They are increasingly turning to HDBaseT-powered components, and we recognize the need to support this technology with our multimedia projectors.”
“NEC deciding to adopt the HDBaseT technology represents another key step in HDBaseT becoming the global standard for HD connectivity,” said Micha Risling, vice president of marketing and business development for Valens. “For proof, anyone needs only to visit the enormous display of HDBaseT-enabled projectors, displays and other AV components available to professionals and consumers at the HDBaseT Alliance booth during InfoComm 2013.”
The NP-PA602U projector includes the following features:
4K/2K LCD-based technology with 3840x2160 WQXGA native resolution
6000 lumens
HDMI IN/OUT and DisplayPort
3D, DeepColor, LipSync, 10-bit
HDBaseT
Other functions including Geometric Correction, Edge Blending, Advance Color Correction, 3rdSweetvision® (NEC original), AutoSense
About NEC
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 http://www.necdisplay.com.
About Valens
Valens provides semiconductor products for the distribution of uncompressed high-definition (HD) multimedia content. The company's HDBaseT technology enables long-reach connectivity of devices over a single 100m/328ft standard CAT5e/6 LAN cable and is fast becoming the new, global standard for advanced digital media distribution. Founded in 2006, Valens is a private company headquartered in Israel with offices worldwide.
Boston - Adder Corporation, the connectivity solutions experts, will be showing new products for the audio visual markets at InfoComm 2013, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, Florida on June 8-14.
Exhibiting on booth 4115, Adder is launching its ALDV100 range of HDMI point to point and point to multi-point extenders with a live demonstration. The new technology can intelligently interrogate its own network to determine whether specific content is being displayed on connected screens. This enables advertising networks to offer payment structures based on an accurate proof of display (P.O.D.) basis, as well as save $100s on maintenance as display errors can be inspected remotely over an IP link.
With a 50 meter (150ft) extension distance, rollout using this technology is a wonderfully simple procedure. Being line powered, once the transmitter is connected, no additional power cabling is required at the receiver points. This makes the ALDV100 a perfect choice when upgrading existing systems as it negates the need to install additional power points into your signage environment. The point to point system supports HDCP and full EDID pass through ensuring continuous correct operation. As a professional signage technology, the ALDV100 is designed to work silently and continuously to deliver faultless audio and video 24/7.
The 4-way transmitter unit, ALDV104T also features automatic failover, allowing two digital playout machines to be connected and automatically switched if the video output from one unit should fail. This is vitally important when 100 per cent uptime is required for professional applications.
Also being launched at the show is the Adder XD522 – a dual-head, point to point, DisplayPort extender that can support dual screens or dual link screens up to 100 meters away with an S/FTP CATx cable. It will also support a single 60Hz 1920x1080 screen across 150 meters over a CAT5e cable and provides uncompressed, high resolution video over a high-speed USB.
There will be a live demonstration of the AdderLink Infinity dual VNC, a high-performance keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) server that can be accessed remotely via IP with a VNC viewer and/or simultaneously with an AdderLink Infinity receiver. Its base feature set is the same as the AdderLink Infinity dual, the world’s most advanced KVM matrix.
Tim Conway, VP of Adder Corporation, said: “The AV market, particularly those companies specializing in digital signage, are under continued pressure to make cost efficiencies and differentiate their offer. At Adder, we recognise this and are continually looking to improve connectivity solutions for the AV market. We already offer the AV industry the only real-time IP based KVM Matrix solution on the market, in the AdderLink Infinity. The launch of the XD522 and the HDMI extenders expand the capabilities of the Adder offering and reaffirm our commitment to providing pixel perfect video extension and connectivity.”
About Adder Corporation
Adder Corporation is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity solutions. Adder's media networks, extenders and keyboard, video and mouse 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, Spain, Sweden, China and Singapore.
Adder’s user base ranges across markets such as Retail, Financial, Industrial, Medical, Broadcast, Air Traffic Control, Digital Signage, Military and Server Management. Adder manufactures products under its own brand as well as for a number of OEM customers and its products are marketed and supported by a global network of resellers and distributors.
ViewSonic unveils new Certified ProAV Partner Program channel benefits at InfoComm, including up to 6 percent rebates on the industry’s most complete projector line
ORLANDO, FL (InfoComm #3628) ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, revealed its enhanced ProAV Certified Reseller Program at InfoComm today.
“For 25 years, ViewSonic has been a channel advocate, ensuring that its partners readily have access to the tools they need to grow their business,” said Jeff Volpe, President, ViewSonic Americas. “We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the needs of our partners and incorporating their feedback into our tailored offerings. We believe this to be one of the most robust ProAV reseller partner programs in the industry. In turn, we’re making it easier than ever for audio visual VARs to grow their business and increase their profitability.”
ViewSonic is announcing additional ProAV Program incentives designed to support the special requirements of the audio visual community, including most notably the ability to earn up to 6 percent quarterly rebates on ViewSonic’s professional projector line of networkable, ultra short throw / short throw, interactive and installation projectors, including the brand new Pro10100, also announced today.
Certified reseller partners have the ability to gain quarterly rebates and receive member-only special discounts on the lamp accessories and extended warranties they often sell most. In addition, the ProAV Program offers channel partners dedicated 24/7 ViewCare VIP service support, spiff and bounty incentives, project/bid registration, up to 50 percent off through its demo program, special promotions, priority stock allocation, aggressive volume pricing and access to customized product webinars, videos and sell sheets.
For more information on ViewSonic’s Certified ProAV Dealer Program including qualification requirements and full member benefits, stop by the InfoComm booth (#3628), or click here. Not going to InfoComm? See what ViewSonic is introducing at ViewSonic.com/infocomm, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
ViewSonic’s Finch Club™ Reseller Partner Program offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.
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Programs are subject to change, cancellation, modification or suspension without notice. 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.
Combined, these new series offer customers a professional display for both basic and robust digital signage applications
ORLANDO, Fla.(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic, a provider of professional display and digital signage solutions, today announced the expansion of its line of digital signage solutions with three new professional Full HD LED LCDs series for digital signage. The LF60 and LF6 Series are highly durable and reliable panels that can operate 24 hours, 365 days a year, making them ideal for multiple digital signage applications, including digital menu boards, way finding, departure/arrival information, general advertising and campus information distribution.
The Full HD LF60 Series displays, available as the 55-inch TH-55LF60U, 47-inch TH-47LF60U and 42-inch TH-42LF60U, feature 700 cd/m(2)brightness, making them easily visible even in spaces with high levels of ambient light. The Full HD LF6 Series displays, available as the 55-inch TH-55LF6U, 47-inch TH-47LF6U and 42-inch TH-42LF6U, feature 450 cd/m(2) of brightness. Both Series include a wide range of professional and versatile functions including DIGITAL LINK, which allows transmission of Full HD video, audio and control signals to be carried over a single CAT5e or higher specification Ethernet cable for up to 100 meters (328 feet). Panasonic's proprietary Digital Interface Box, the ET-YFB100G ($1,999.00 MSRP) is currently available and can be paired with the LF60 and LF6 Series displays for DIGITAL LINK connection. The displays can also be used with major AV control manufacturers' control protocols such as Crestron's Digital Media 8Gi 1/4', Extron's XTP Systems, AMX's Enova DVX and other manufacturers' HDBaseT(TM) variants without the need for an external receiver. This solution reduces cabling costs and complexity and simplifies installation and maintenance.
With a bezel measuring only 0.7 inches and a depth of 2.7 inches, these displays have a slim, stylish design making them an ideal device for high impact areas where customers want to make a statement. Both series employ IPS technology to deliver a wide-viewing angle, have built-in speakers and can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Available as the 42-inch TH-42LFE6U and 50-inch TH-50LFE6U, the Full HD LFE6 Series of professional LED displays are ideal for those interested in a high quality display at a competitive price for basic digital signage applications. The LFE6 Series features 350 cd/m(2) of brightness and a very slim and stylish 0.4-inch bezel and depth of only 2.0 inches, enabling images on the display to stand out even more for greater, eye-catching visibility. This series includes standard-equipped input/output terminals (HDMI, DVI-D, PC-IN) and control terminals (RS232C, LAN) needed for digital signage use.
"The digital signage needs of customers always vary in size and complexity, from a national network of thousands of screens to two menu boards at your local diner," said Rudy Vitti, senior product manager, AV Business Unit Division, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "With the addition of the LF60, LF6 and LFE6 Series, we can offer a reliable, top-of-the-line LED display that meets the needs of each of our customers, no matter the size of their business. These new displays are just one part of a wide range of digital signage solutions designed to maximize our customers' ROI."
The LF60 and LF6 Series will be available in Fall 2013. The LFE6 Series will be available in Summer 2013.
InfoComm 2013
All three series will be on display at InfoComm 2013 in the Panasonic booth #1501. Other recently announced displays from Panasonic will also be on display at InfoComm, including the interactive and wireless plasma displays TH-85PB1, TH-65PB2 and TH-50PB2, TH-47LFX6, a ruggedized and weatherproof outdoor display, large TH-55LFV50 LED Video Wall and LRU60 Hospitality flat panels.
Sales inquiries for Panasonic's LF60, LF6 and LFE6 Series should be directed to or 877-803-8492.
Warranty Information
The LF60 and LFE6 Series are a part of the Panasonic Concierge Service Program. The service provides a toll-free hotline and 24-hour priority scheduling of on-site service if the display is in need of service or repair. The display comes with a standard two-year warranty.
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For More Information on Panasonic's Professional Display Solutions Go To: http://www.panasonic.com/business/flat-panel-displays/index.asp
About Panasonic Professional Displays
Panasonic System Communications Company of North America markets a line of professional Full HD Plasma, LCD and LED displays that provide breathtaking imagery for the hospitality, healthcare, education, government and utility markets. Panasonic professional displays are designed from the ground up separately from Panasonic consumer models are engineered with specific high-performance features for professional installations. Professional models offer a unique appearance, durable design and outstanding picture quality, which is a key differentiator over some competitive models. Panasonic's advanced display technologies deliver vivid colors, exceptional contrast ratio, sharp and crystal clear fast motion video, interactivity, 3D capabilities and seamless, integrated solutions. Panasonic displays are easy to setup and install whether it's one unit or a multi-screen system and are among the most reliable in the industry.
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Built on a celebrated engineering foundation, Panasonic architects business technology solutions that help build a better world. Customers in government, healthcare, production, hospitality, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to help them acquire, manage and interpret the information that drives innovation. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, high definition visual conferencing, visual communications (professional projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, which is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking (http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx). As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com.
ViewSonic demonstrates dedication to projection category with the launch of its high-bright, high-res, high-performance Pro10100 for large-venue and commercial installations
ORLANDO, FL (InfoComm #3628) – Following a full projector line refresh to its PJD5, PJD6, PJD7, PJD8 and Pro8 series, ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, is rounding out one of the industry’s most complete projector lines at InfoComm today with its new top-of-the-line Pro10100 ProAV professional installation projector.
Designed for the Audio Visual market, ViewSonic’s Pro10100 is ideally suited for large commercial venues including theaters, museums, auditoriums, lecture halls and houses of worship. Boasting 6,000 lumens, this high-brightness XGA DLP® projector features interchangeable lens options, motorized zoom and focus with powered vertical and horizontal lens-shift functions, network management capability, and supports 24/7 continuous use. Optional features include warping and geometric adjustment for image-correction technology and edge-blending capability. Teamed with a wide range of digital and analog inputs, the Pro10100 delivers the significant installation flexibility resellers need. The Pro10100 is expected in the Americas in Q4 2013.
“Whether our customers are looking for high brightness, solid state, full HD, networked, wide format, or a budget-friendly model for everyday use, ViewSonic’s complete projection portfolio is delivers – it’s about performance choice, not chance,” said Gene Ornstead, director, product marketing, ViewSonic. “ViewSonic is the first to implement IR technology for dual pen interactivity on DLP® projector solutions, in addition to delivering super affordable 1080p projection and Advanced Connect™ Technology. With our wide array of solutions on display in our 2013 InfoComm Booth (#3628), it will be self–evident to our customers that we have the perfect projector for them.”
In addition to the Pro10100, ViewSonic will be demonstrating its vast range of projection product solutions including:
Dual pen interactivity: ViewSonic’s PJD8653ws ultra short throw projector can be mounted right above a whiteboard or screen and is the first in the industry to implement IR technology for dual pen DLP interactivity. With the optional PJ-PEN-003 package, users can turn practically any surface into an interactive whiteboard, allowing for two individuals to write at the same time. Furthermore, the IR technology ensures the user will experience better performance, including smooth writing and a faster response than any other dual pen on the market.
Full HD for less: Breaking the $700 price barrier, the PJD7820HD brings best in class full 1080p HD projection performance to SMBs and home office users at an unmatched price point. A full list of ViewSonic’s 1080p projection solutions can be found here.
Connectivity: With ViewSonic’s Advanced Connect™ projectors, the presenter can wirelessly stream content from virtually any device. During InfoComm, ViewSonic will be showcasing Advanced Connect™ Technology with its latest ultra short throw projector PJD8633ws. A full list of ViewSonic’s connected projection solutions can be found here.
Professional Series: ViewSonic has dramatically grown its ProAV and commercial B2B installation market portfolio to offer customers the greatest market selection, with a full line of seven models to choose from within the high bright, high-res installation Pro8 series, in addition to the new Pro10100 with even more advanced ProAV features.
Also at InfoComm, ViewSonic is introducing its newly revamped ProAV Certified Reseller Program. Specifically designed to support the Audio Visual dealer business model, this program offers certified reseller partners the ability to gain quarterly rebates and receive special discounts on the lamp accessories and extended warranties they often sell most. In addition, the Certified ProAV Dealer Program offers channel partners dedicated pre-sales & post-sales support, spiff and bounty incentives, a demo program, quarterly special promotions, priority stock allocation and more. All designed to increase profitability and help win more deals. For more information, click here.
ViewSonic’s projectors deliver performance with 3-year limited parts and labor warranties and 1-year lamp protection along with Express Exchange® Service*.
Not going to InfoComm? See what ViewSonic’s introducing at ViewSonic.com/infocomm, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.
ViewSonic’s Finch Club™ Reseller Partner Program offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.
*One (1) year Express Exchange® Service requires product registration. Programs, specification and availability are subject to change without notice.
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NanoLumens is on the forefront of design-specific digital displays, offering customers the chance to design displays in virtually any size, shape or curvature.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — A new wave of truly unique digital displays is poised to change the way advertisers, corporations, retailers and consumers think about digital signage and displays, according to a prediction made today by NanoLumens President, Rick Cope, on the opening day of INFOCOMM 2013. Cope issued today’s prediction as the company unveiled its new line of Design-Specific (DS) Displays at Booth #4981.
“Traditionally,” Cope explained, “large-format displays have been limited to the ‘box’ — fragile, heavy, labor and maintenance-intensive, power-hungry rectangular solutions that could never quite escape the appearance of being nothing more than a big, bulky billboard or TV. Consumers tend to dismiss these displays because they have become so commonplace. It’s hard to make the impact you’re looking for in an increasingly distracted world, and the burden of drawing people’s attention falls on the shoulders of the content creators. Until now.”
The Medium Is Now As Impactful As The Message
With NanoLumens’ breakthrough ability to design and manufacture large-format LED displays in virtually any size, shape, curvature, purchasers of large-format digital signage have realized that they are no longer bound by the traditional limitations of this type of digital display technology. With the added benefits of flexing to fit any curvature, being thinner, lighter and eco-friendly, the future of large-format digital signage just got brighter.
“Now the medium is as impactful as the message,” Cope said. “From convention centers and stadiums to retail establishments and public transportation hubs, customized large-format LED signage is allowing facility owners and advertising network operators to present their messaging in a more unique and engaging way than ever before.”
What’s more, according to Cope, societal changes are opening the floodgates for digital signage opportunities all over the world. It is estimated that more than 60 million people move to urban areas every year, and there are now more than 500 cities with more than one million inhabitants. “These cities offer huge new Digital-Out-Of-Home advertising opportunities, and the growth of metropolitan areas is a worldwide trend that will invariably lead to the expansion of major public transportation hubs, entertainment facilities and shopping centers. When you consider that there are currently more than 800 international airports and more than 11,000 stadiums of varying sizes, it becomes clear that there is an enormous market for large-format LED displays.”
NanoLumens has manufactured and installed hundreds of state-of-the-art display solutions for forward-thinking retailers, sports arenas, casino gaming manufacturers and Fortune 500 corporations. “Given the overwhelming response to our Design-Specific displays, it is clear that NanoLumens’ technology is freeing people’s imaginations to envision a world where the digital message is not only seen, but also experienced through the design of the medium.
“This trend of creating digital spaces designed to engage consumers in powerful new ways is progressing rapidly,” Cope added, “and we expect that 2013 will be an explosive year for design specific large-format LED displays. NanoLumens is proud to lead the digital display industry in this direction and we look forward to helping our customers realize their digital visions, no matter how brazen or bold. We welcome the challenge.”
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.”
Be sure to follow NanoLumens on Twitter as they live-tweet from INFOCOMM 2013.
About NanoLumens
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NanoLumens®, Inc. 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 introducing its initial line of NanoFlex and NanoSlim displays in 2011, 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.
AOPEN next-generation media players now certified for Scala Enterprise Software
San Francisco, CA -- AOPEN, the leader in digital signage and applied media solutions, today announced that its latest DE6100 and DE5100 digital engines are the first in the industry to be certified for the new Scala Enterprise software suite being launched this week.
With digital signage playing an increasingly important role in a wide range of commercial and retail applications, AOPEN’s US Marketing Manager, Angela Tang, said this announcement positions AOPEN at the forefront of this rapidly developing sector.
“Digital signage kiosks and multimedia displays are being used to educate, influence and engage with stakeholders and consumers in different environments from retail outlets and healthcare clinics to hotels, transport terminals and corporate offices,” she said.
High Definition Graphics, Outstanding Performance
“The AOPEN DE6100 and DE5100 media players are designed to deliver razor-sharp graphics and stunning multimedia performance in the most demanding environments. They provide a compact yet high performance platform that will capture the attention of your audience and take them on a digital journey.
“Furthermore, our tight integration with the Scala Enterprise solution means our digital engines are the first on the market with the processing power and design efficiencies to leverage the rich functionality the software affords.”
AOPEN’s European Marketing Manager, Gabrielle Offringa, said the company had acted quickly to ensure its next-generation engines complied with the performance standards and interoperability requirements of the new Scala solution, putting them through an extensive certification process.
“To achieve certification, the engines had to perform a series of intensive load tests, running 24 hours a day over a 15 day period, without any significant performance degradation or the need for a system reboot,” she explained.
“The unit’s operating temperate, CPU-loading, memory consumption and power supply -voltages were all monitored constantly to ensure the engine continued to deliver optimal performance throughout the testing process.”
Scala Welcomes AOPEN Leadership
Scala’s Senior Director of Strategic Alliances, Mark Brady, said AOPEN’s announcement reflected its market leadership position.
“AOPEN is a very strong player in the Digital Signage industry. They have committed their R&D efforts to make their media players both the right size and performance for this industry,” he said.
“Most importantly, they listen to the members of their eco-system, such as Scala, when building their players. This allows for a positive customer experience for the end-user and streamlined installation for the integrator.”
The Scala Enterprise solution offers an intuitive user interface, flexible integration options and powerful customization capabilities. With expanded support for APIs, HTML5 and Android players, Scala Enterprise offers customers greater flexibility and ease of use.
The AOPEN Digital Engines feature a compact form factor that makes them ideal for digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale and advertising displays. Below two models have just been tested and the plan is to test AOPEN’s Android players later this year.
Digital Engine DE6100*
The DE6100 offers a customizable configuration capable of driving up to three displays depending on the application. It includes:
AMD trinity APU CPU+GPU (Dual or Quad-Core) for accelerated decoding of Mpeg-2 and H.264 videos
Dual-Output HDMI with additional DisplayPort video output to drive three high definition displays using spanning or extended desktop
Dual or Quad-Core APU and Dual Channel DDR3 RAM for super-fast performance in Scala
RS-232 port to control commercial displays, video switchers and other external devices
Analog or Digital audio output
Digital Engine DE5100*
The DE5100 is designed for unlimited performance across one or two displays and includes:
Intel HM65 chipset for 2nd or 3rd generation Core i3/i5/i7 processors to deliver high-end computing ability for demanding applications
DisplayPort and DVI-I ports for dual screen configuration
Two USB 3.0 ports in rear panel (and 2 front USB 2.0 ports)
Optional m-SATA, WLAN, and digital/analog TV tuner card via 2 mini card slots
About AOPEN
Founded in 1996, AOPEN is a leading global electronics manufacturer, specializing in multi-platform, ultra-small form factor computing for both home and business, with a focus on digital signage. AOPEN welcomes a wide range of different partners, from hardware to software and services, to enhance its full solution offerings. Part of the Wistron group, AOPEN has a presence in over 100 countries. AOPEN's customers and partners range from governments and financial institutions to retailers, retail design firms, strategic consultants and branding agencies.
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 behaviour. We love creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move products, consumers and sales metrics. Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimise customer experience and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries.
* Models are subject to availability and location capacity.
Christie Introduces the Next Generation of Jumpstart, Christie FHD551-XG with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and the New Christie Multi-Touch Video Wall Solution
INFOCOMM/ORLANDO, Fla. – Christie® continues to stay ahead of the industry curve with today’s introduction of the next generation of Christie Jumpstart, the Christie FHD551-XG with Corning Gorilla Glass, and the company’s first turnkey multi-touch video wall solution. An industry first with the smallest image-to-image gap of any bonded LCD panel, the Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution comprises a 4-unit wide by 1-unit high row of portrait-mounted 55-inch LCD panels with bonded Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Christie Interactivity Kit, Christie Jumpstart, and the mounting hardware for a wall-mounted or freestanding display.
Christie JumpStart: Now with Higher Resolution Capabilities and Faster Performance
Christie Jumpstart now provides additional flexibility with six outputs (compared with four previously) and a 50 percent increase in resolution capability – now 15 megapixels. The content management system allows you to display multiple, high-bandwidth video files, graphics, Microsoft® Windows applications, Blu-ray™ and DVD movies, and text effortlessly on a large-format video wall. It is compatible with any digital display, including Christie® MicroTiles® and rear-projection or flat-panel display solutions.
Christie JumpStart features a 3.6 GHz processor, 16 GB memory and 64-bit server for even faster performance and a more powerful workstation. Users can also send serial over IP commands to external devices by scheduling them at any point along the scenario timeline.
“Christie JumpStart targets architectural markets including museums, universities, stadiums, corporate offices and retail stores needing high resolution, reliable content playback across large video walls,” said Richard Heslett, senior product manager, Christie. “Rental stagers will also benefit from the speed and ease of setup of JumpStart, and its support for unique display configurations.”
The first 55-inch super-narrow bezel LCD display for tiled video walls with bonded Corning Gorilla Glass, the Christie FHD551-XG is ideal for touch screens including broadcast sets and high-traffic public spaces including hotels, restaurants, museums, airports and railway stations.
“The Christie FHD551-XG with Corning Gorilla Glass is scratch- and damage-resistant offering invaluable protection for multi-touch displays or in high-traffic, public spaces,” said Heslett. “The optical clarity of Corning Gorilla Glass makes images appear brighter and crisper than standard LCD and customers will also notice how lightweight it is, making for reduced shipping costs and easy installation.”
Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution Provides One Stop Shopping
Now, Christie customers can fulfill their entire video wall requirements with one vendor thanks to the Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution that brings a turnkey, interactive digital experience to multiple users. Quad Full-HD resolution, high pixel density and LED backlighting combine to provide a visually stunning display with the smallest bezels of any bonded video wall.
“This new turnkey solution provides a superior interactive experience that enables up to ten simultaneous touches and the best touch performance in high ambient light,” said Heslett. “Whether it’s museums, universities, corporate lobbies, retail environments, or broadcast sets, the Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution will capture people’s attention and fit in beautifully with the surrounding architecture. Reliable, practical and with the durability for high traffic areas, the multi-touch solution is easy to use and maintain, and provides a low total cost of ownership.”
“Christie is at the forefront of innovative digital display technology,” concluded Heslett. “It’s time consuming to search various vendors for what you need, but Christie has changed the game and is the first and only manufacturer to offer a complete, fully integrated, multi-touch video wall solution from a single source.”
Christie Jumpstart, Christie FHD551-XG with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution begin shipping in July 2013.
About Christie®
Christie is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. For more information, visit www.christiedigital.com
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com ) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology.
“Christie” is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.
Christie® MicroTiles® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
Corning® Gorilla® Glass is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
Seneca offers video wall controllers, storage, and workstations for video editing
Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) - Seneca, a leading custom computer and appliance manufacturer providing expertise in designing, building, and integrating systems for the digital broadcast market, today announced its participation in the Sport Video Group (SVG). The Sports Video Group was formed in 2006 to support the professional community that relies on video, audio, and broadband technologies to produce and distribute sports content.
“Joining SVG allows Seneca to connect with more industry leaders to further enhance our presence in the sports broadcast market,” said David Mitchell, Market Development Manager, Seneca. “Collaborating with SVG provides us an opportunity to share our success and learn from others, while working to help further the great work SVG is doing to advance the sports broadcast community.”
Seneca Delivers Value for Sports Broadcast Projects
Seneca creates partnerships with global technology leaders to design and optimize leading digital broadcast solutions including storage appliances, rendering and editing workstations, and video wall controllers. Our broadcast solutions enable integrators to offer their customers industry leading, purpose built appliances that are specifically designed to deliver high performance solutions that the market requires.
Storage Solutions for Broadcast
Our team of dedicated digital broadcast engineers properly size, scope, and optimize storage configurations for primary or secondary backup, disaster recovery, and archive storage requirements. With common hardware and graphical user interface across the storage portfolio, Seneca simplifies storage technology allowing for easier system management and reduced time to implementation.
Workstation Solutions for Broadcast
Seneca offers a range of Nexlink® Workstations which are designed to be highly scalable to meet the evolving needs of the broadcast market. Our flagship Nexlink® 7950 series Workstation is powered by NVIDIA Maximus™ and delivers the ultimate performance and value in accelerated computing. This solution combines visualization and interactive design capability of NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs and the high-performance computing power of NVIDIA Tesla® GPUs into a single workstation.
Video Wall Controller Solutions
Seneca delivers customized video wall controllers by leveraging our partnerships with leading video card manufacturers and independent software (ISV) companies. Our engineers benchmark and optimize system settings to maximize overall performance and assist commercial integrators in sizing and recommending the optimum video wall display solution. Seneca video wall controller offer a complete solution for control rooms, video production, sports arenas, auditoriums, restaurants, and sports bars.
To learn more about Seneca sports broadcast visit our digital broadcast website or call (800) 227-3432.
About Seneca
Seneca is a leading U.S.-based custom computer and appliance manufacturer and value added distributor with an international reach. With over 30 years of experience Seneca has taken our expertise and passion for engineering to provide our partners with a complete technology lifecycle of services. With a partner ecosystem of global leaders in technology, logistics and financial services, Seneca creates solutions that simplify technology for business, education, healthcare, digital signage, digital security and surveillance, and digital broadcast customers around the world.
Our engineering expertise is evident in our Nexlink® brand of custom-built computers, xVault™ storage platforms, digital signage HD media players, and digital broadcast solutions.
Seneca. Creating solutions to simplify technology.
United Arab Emirates: Huge public places like airports, shopping malls, metro stations, stadiums, auditoriums and entertainment arenas are increasingly being equipped with wide and bright digital display systems that offer a constant flow of information to customers in the most visually-appealing ways in line with the fast-paced lifestyle and hyper-mobility that has shrunk the attention span.
The Middle East region in general and Arabian Gulf region in particular is witnessing a surge in the installation of digital displays considering their environment-friendliness and energy saving benefits in addition to value addition to the aesthetic advantages.
The airports in the Middle East, which is projected to handle 400 million passengers by 2020, is investing a substantial amount of their infrastructure development budget in acquiring the latest infotainment technologies to enhance the passengers' experience seamless and memorable.
James Park, CEO, Middle East and Africa at the South Korean electronics giant, LG, said, "The sustainable business and economic environment in general and investments in the airports and other infrastructure developments in the region offers tremendous growth opportunities. LG is committed to bringing the latest technologies and solutions that suits the present and future needs. Our line-up of products fits perfectly with the ambitions of this region to become the world's most-preferred travel hubs."
The airports in the GCC are known for investing in latest technologies to remain ahead of the competition and for handling large volume of passengers passing through their iconic air transport facilities. Dubai International airport aims to become the world's top airport for international passengers in 2015, while Abu Dhabi and Doha remain ambitious to become the top-notch travel and tourism hubs.
Airports around the world use LG displays for essential as well as peripheral services. Digital displays in airports has exploded in the past decade, and today, apart from the essential displays for Flight Information, Baggage Carousel, Check-in Counters, Self Check-in Counters and Gates, displays are found into every step of passenger experience. Duty Free, Food Retail, Parking, Waiting Area and Meeting Points are prime locations for global brands clamoring to get the attention of passengers and visitors at the airports.
The hugely-diversified conglomerate is further consolidating its market-leading position through the introduction of several trustworthy and innovative products and solutions like the world's first 84-inch Ultra HD TV with energy-efficient IPS panels and a breathtaking experience with the sheer size of the display which equals to four 42-inch displays.
Also gaining popularity is its 55-inch video wall, Stretch Monitors, outdoor signage and EZ sign TV, the world's first TV that comes with signage function in the form of a billboard TV without any additional hardware. Another amazing product is the gigantic video wall with an interactive interface that provides passengers immersive digital signage experience coupled with Social Networking advantages.
David Kim, Director of LG Electronics, Middle East & Africa Regional Headquarter, said, "LG's digital signage portfolio is stronger than ever before. The digital display application scope continues to grow and LG has shown that it understands and can fulfill such needs."
LG is reaching out to local Consultants, System Integrators and Installers about its solid standing in providing suitable and customised solutions for the large commercial operations involving high volume of customers.
Marcelle Bou Malhab, Business Development Manager, Digital Signage Team, B2B Department at LG Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters, said the scope of usage of Digital Displays was enormous in the region which has some of the world's biggest and largest infrastructure projects in aviation, tourism, hospitality, sports and retail. There have been substantial digital display products queries from a variety of businesses at various trade exhibitions like the Airport Show, she added.
LG products and solutions have been designed based on "Voice of Customer" and the company has consistently invested in vertical-focused product research and development. LG enjoys a market-leading position in public displays that use latest technologies in multiple domains like the 84 inch Ultra HD Display, Video Walls and Outdoor Displays (with 2000 Nits).
About LG Electronics
LG Electronics excels in bringing innovative technology advancements to the digital signage market with our award-winning LCD and plasma displays. With the explosive growth of digital signage applications, interactive displays connect with consumers more than ever before: for wayfinding, travel information, dynamic advertising, message boards, and corporate communications. LG offers digital solutions designed to engage the customer in a variety of venues.
Stemming from our research and development, LG provides cutting-edge digital displays to suit your needs.
Display sizes ranging from 17” class LCDs to 60” class plasmas
The distinctive and versatile Stretch Screens displays
Large format Touch Screens with fast and accurate DST integrated touch contact response
3D Monitors with the impact of 3D animation without the glasses
Exton, PA – Scala, the leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for digital signage, visual communications and advertising management, today announced Dan McAllister as their new VP Sales – Americas.
“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Dan to the team,” said Scala CEO Tom Nix. “Our company is built around exceptionally talented people who have passion for this business and Dan is a perfect match to lead Scala’s sales efforts in the Americas. His understanding of the market combined with a proven track record of building high touch channel driven sales teams makes him a great addition.”
McAllister brings a broad range of sales experience to Scala. Most recently he was VP of Business Development at Firestone Financial where he drove new vertical development for the commercial lender. Prior to Firestone, he launched TouchTunes Interactive Networks (Digital Media Network) and over 15 years built that business from zero to over $100M revenue. During his tenure at TouchTunes he was an integral part in building their DOOH and music network into bars and restaurants across North America. His experience also includes developing comprehensive go to market plans for TouchTunes’ Mobile platform as well as being an integral member of the executive team responsible for acquiring and integrating two media companies. While at TouchTunes, McAllister was also responsible for expansion into Mexico and Canada driving revenue and client acquisition.
“I have had the good fortune to work under some of the most experienced and polished business leaders in the digital media world. I am eager to pass that knowledge on to our existing sales professionals and channel partners,” stated McAllister. “I see a unique opportunity to help build on the success of Scala and of the industry as a whole,” commented McAllister.
McAllister joins the Scala team as an industry veteran with a proven track record. “I am 100% convinced that Dan is the right person for this job. He brings a long track record of superior performance. The manner in which he has conducted himself as a sales leader aligns perfectly with our culture at Scala,” added Nix.
On July the 15th Scala will host a webinar to introduce Dan McAllister to its partner community. Scala will invite its partners directly for this “meet and greet” webinar, which will take place at 2 PM EDT. During the webinar Dan will share more details about his background, his vision on digital communication and the latest Scala news from a product and commercial perspective.
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.
Bio
Dan McAllister
Vice President, Sales – Americas
Dan McAllister is responsible for all of Scala’s Sales, Services and Support operations in the US, Canada and Latin America. Most recently he was VP of Business Development at Firestone Financial where he drove new vertical development for the commercial lender. Prior to joining Firestone, Mr. McAllister spent 15 years launching and building a large digital media company for TouchTunes Interactive Networks. Dan had many responsibilities for TouchTunes including Head of Sales, Marketing and Market Development. In his capacity of SVP Sales he built a highly productive sales teams and channel partners that drove client acquisition and revenue. He was the driving force in designing and implementing structure, process and systems to support his teams. He also executed on many go to market strategies that supported music, mobile and DOH initiatives. He is also on the board of directors for Michaels Way a charitable organization that helps families with children with cancer. Mr. McAllister is a graduate from Babson College in Wellesley Massachusetts where he studied Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies.
New York – YCD Multimedia, a leading global provider of smart digital signage solutions, today announced that Bowlmor, one of the most successful bowling concepts in the US, has started to install an innovative platform in its venues that provides on-screen music and video entertainment. The project aims to create a more show-like and fun dance club atmosphere where the game is combined with visual effects and music, according to the audience's taste. The rich media environment also makes the bowling centers a great place to host private parties and events.
The innovative system, ScreenCast, developed by ScreenPlay Entertainment, is based on YCD's content management solution (YCD|CMS) and YCD's automated and fully synchronized audio and video player (YCD|Player). The first system was installed at Bowlmor's bowling center in Union Square, New York, a second in Bethesda, Maryland followed by Strike in Miami. Each location is equipped with numerous huge screens, creating a unique, unprecedented audio-visual wow experience.
The ScreenCast system gives the bowling center's managers complete control through an intuitive touchscreen interface, enabling them to become "instant experts" on building custom programs, scheduling dayparts, and system administration. Bowling center managers can create their own playlists from ScreenPlay's massive music video library, or use ScreenPlay's programmers to deliver tailor-made playlists for general audiences, specific crowds or events.
“Everything is working perfectly here in the Bethesda bowling alley, and I am extremely happy with the product," said Tony D’Angelo, General Manager of Bowlmor in Bethesda.
"It’s really encouraging to see another customer getting the results they need from a YCD-based solution," said Noam Levavi, YCD's CEO. "This project is a great example of how digital multimedia works to create an experience that fits a brand and provides a sensory-rich experience for the customer. Bowlmor's managers can be in complete control of what’s happening and can manage the style of the environment to enhance a particular event or circumstance.”
"Music and the content that’s on your screens are two of the most defining elements of a venue’s atmosphere," said Keri Maxwell, General Manager, ScreenPlay Entertainment. "With YCD’s software, combined with our solution, service and experience, we are able to provide Bowlmor with compelling on-screen content and pitch-perfect music, as well as content management capabilities, allowing a totally customizable experience depending on event, crowd or theme."
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications within the retail environment, as well as other industries. YCD’s flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s end-to-end offering combines strategy, professional services and technology to increase profits, optimize product mix and enhance the customer experience. To date, the company has partnered with over 2,000 customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands, such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia is headquartered in the United States with offices in the United Kingdom and Israel, and has an international network of resellers serving clients around the globe. In October 2011 YCD acquired C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com
About Bowlmor
With headquarters in New York City, Bowlmor operates upscale bowling and entertainment venues that specialize in corporate and team building events, private parties, fundraisers, and social events, as well as offer walk-in retail bowling. Bowlmor creates imaginative, exciting, and memorable entertainment that features high-end, stylish bowling in a chic, modern lounge setting. Bowlmor locations have often earned several hundred thousand dollars per lane per year, making it one of the best performing bowling facility operators in North America.
About ScreenPlay
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, ScreenPlay is the source of the largest music video library licensed for business. Representing hundreds of labels, new content is acquired daily and you won’t find a larger back catalog anywhere in the word. Over 9,000 locations receive ScreenPlay content monthly. We seek technology partners who allow us to deliver the content on the most innovated platforms available. ScreenPlay is a highly client focused company and we aim to provide the best customer service in the business. Our clients include Fox and Hound, Silver Jeans, Hard Rock Café, Norwegian Cruise Lines and many others.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Shuttle Computer Group announces its DS47 digital signage media player designed for harsh business environments, and is showing it for the first time in Booth #5274 at InfoComm in the Orlando Convention Center, June 12-14, 2013.
No fan means that no grease or particles are drawn into the device, which makes for cleaner, more efficient, longer-lasting operation, especially in harsh working environments like fast food restaurants. Its industrial-grade solid capacitors also provide greater product stability and a longer life cycle.
“The market for digital signage is rapidly expanding, and the industry needs to anticipate the technical and physical challenges of different signage environments,” said Marty Lash, director, sales and marketing, Shuttle Computer Group. “So we’ve created a very robust digital signage player for the most challenging locations.”
The DS47 includes a high-performance processor made by Intel®, which meets the demand of power-hungry digital signage or multi-media displays. The Celeron®-based platform provides a high level of computing and graphics performance, so digital signage images and graphics are crystal clear, vibrant and fast-moving.
To provide even more application flexibility, the player supports two displays simultaneously with 1080p resolution for the highest quality imaging and text. The DS47 has built-in HDMI™ and DVI-I dual display outputs, four USB 2.0 ports and built-in RS232/RS422/RS485 interfaces, so integrators have more installation options.
With soundless operation, the Shuttle DS47 consumes less than 90W of power at full capacity. It also offers the Shuttle proprietary high-efficiency heat-pipe cooling system for low power consumption and energy savings.
The DS47 is shipping this month with a full three-year warranty, subject to terms and conditions. It is also available as a turnkey digital signage media player that includes software and content management services sold as the RTDS10.
About Shuttle Computer Group
Established in 1990, Shuttle Computer Group Inc. is the Los Angeles-based American arm of the world renowned Shuttle Inc. Headquartered in Taiwan with an extensive worldwide network of subsidiaries, resellers, partners, and suppliers, Shuttle Inc. is recognized as a premier manufacturer of digital signage players, motherboards and barebones systems. Shuttle Inc. has received numerous awards and accolades from independent media and analysts, affirming the superior quality of Shuttle products and services.
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Market leaders in their respective fields collaborate to offer industry's most compelling solution for multi-screen digital signage applications
LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced that MMD, the name behind Philips Signage Solutions and Philips Monitors worldwide, has chosen BrightSign as a core solution provider of digital signage controllers to power multi-screen applications such as video walls, digital menu boards and other projects that require synchronization across multiple screens. The companies have chosen InfoComm 2013 (June 8-14 in Orlando, FL) as the venue to formally announce their partnership, and to educate show attendees about the very latest techniques to deploy eye-catching, multi-screen digital signage applications in virtually any setting.
“Simple video walls of just a few years ago have given way to a new wave of multi-screen applications that simply weren’t technically feasible until recently,” said Jeff Hastings, BrightSign’s CEO. “Philips signage displays can be tiled together in any configuration – at zero, 45 or 90 degrees – creating near-limitless possibilities for creative installations that engage and attract patrons in restaurants, offices, museums and other public settings.”
Both BrightSign and Philips Signage Solutions will host educational workshops in their respective booths on Wednesday, June 12 through Friday, June 14. At 1:30pm each day, Philips Signage Solutions will host BrightSign workshops in its booth ( #1743) to educate attendees about the many multi-screen applications made possible with the combination of the company’s new Philips VL Series commercial-grade LED displays and BrightSign’s new XD digital signage players (register at http://philipsbrightsignworkshop.eventbrite.com/). BrigthSign will conclude each of these workshops by giving away a BrightSign XD230 digital signage player to a randomly chosen workshop attendee. Additionally, for those InfoComm attendees who want to dive into exactly “how” it’s done, BrightSign will explain the simple steps for creating multi-screen presentations using BrightSign’s digital signage players and its BrightAuthor software in their daily workshops at 11am and 3pm at its booth #4645 (register at http://brightauthorworkshop.eventbrite.com/). Attendees are encouraged to register in advance or drop by these workshops to see for themselves how to easily and affordably deploy multi-screen installations in a variety of applications.
“BrightSign’s players are the perfect engine to drive our new Philips VL displays,” said Craig Rathbun, managing director at MMD, the name behind Philips Signage Solutions worldwide. “The BrightSign XD players are highly capable and can pass-through whatever Full HD content we send their way. In addition, the company’s BrightAuthor software supports portrait, landscape and even 45-degree orientation, allowing us to mount our displays in striking configurations for added visual impact.”
Philips Signage Solutions will display an impressive video wall in its booth at InfoComm 2013, featuring its newly announced Philips VL displays powered by BrightSign’s XD digital signage players. Installers, integrators and other InfoComm attendees are encouraged to visit Philips’ and BrightSign’s booths (#1743 and #4645, respectively) to see for themselves how the companies are redefining what is possible in multi-screen digital signage applications.
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.
About MMD
Philips Signage Solutions is operated by MMD, a subsidiary of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips commercial displays and Philips monitors worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV's manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its Global headquarters in Taiwan, North American headquarters in Atlanta and its European headquarters in Amsterdam. For more information on MMD, visit www.mmd-p.com or contact
BrightSign and the BrightSign logo are registered trademarks of BrightSign, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Tailored retail solutions on display at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, Florida
San Jose, - Retailers are eager to embrace digital solutions according to research by AOPEN, leading global manufacturer of digital signage and ultra small form factor appliance computing. AOPEN will showcase an "interconnected digital ecosystem", with advanced solutions tailored to meet this demand, at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, Florida from 12-14 June.
AOPEN's solutions include the versatile and easy-to-use OpenSign, digital menu boards, smart retail showcases, and smart retail show windows. It has pioneered a multi-platform approach, with its OpenService initiative welcoming a wide range of different partners to enhance solution offerings.
For more in-depth training and education about digital retail solutions, AOPEN will also host two QEWs (quarterly engineering workshops) during the show.
AOPEN Marketing Manager Angela Tang says that with the majority of consumers now using smartphones, and shoppers accessing the internet while in shops and on public transport, digital signage has become central to retailers' omnichannel strategy.
"Retailers want the advantages that digital can give them, and they know their customers expect instant information. We've created solutions to meet specific needs, from content and messaging to customer tracking and analytics, which we'll be demonstrating in the QEWs," Ms Tang says.
"These solutions are ideal for resellers wanting to access this fast-growing sector. Retail is the biggest vertical for digital signage, with IMS forecasting US$2 billion in sales by 2015 for hardware alone. Touchscreens are now reliable, cost effective and web-connected, putting them within reach of retailers large and small."
InfoComm is the world's largest pro AV show, attracting more than 950 exhibitors and 34,000 attendees from over 90 countries. Digital retail will be a major focus.
"This year's theme at InfoComm is 'Collaborate, Communicate, Connect' and that is exactly what our solutions are designed to do, by allowing retailers to delight and inspire customers through the application of advanced technology and content," Ms Tang says.
"We're really looking forward to connecting with AV professionals and showing them the potential of our solutions, and how to approach their customers with these new ideas and technologies," Ms Tang says.
About AOPEN
Founded in 1996, AOPEN is a leading global electronics manufacturer, specializing in multi-platform, ultra-small form factor computing for both home and business, with a focus on digital signage. AOPEN welcomes a wide range of different partners, from hardware to software and services, to enhance its full solution offerings. Part of the Wistron group, AOPEN has a presence in over 100 countries. AOPEN's customers and partners range from governments and financial institutions to retailers, retail design firms, strategic consultants and branding agencies. www.aopen.com
BrightSign digital signage players bring reliability, versatility to showroom at company's Atlanta headquarters
LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced that NanoLumens, the award-winning any size, shape, or curvature, large-format LED display manufacturer has chosen to install BrightSign’s players in the sales showroom at the company’s Atlanta, GA headquarters. This engagement is the latest milestone in the companies’ long-standing collaboration. BrightSign and NanoLumens work closely on a number of fronts, with BrightSign supplying players for all of NanoLumens’ industry trade shows, events and sales demonstrations.
“We enjoy a very close relationship with NanoLumens, and we’re pleased that they’ve entrusted us to power their newly renovated corporate showroom,” said Jeff Hastings, BrightSign’s CEO. “The fact that they’ve chosen to install our players is a testament to the performance and reliability that BrightSign is known for.”
NanoLumens’ 6,000-square-foot showroom is located at the company’s new 32,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This cutting-edge showroom houses an ever-changing collection of NanoLumens’ displays, ranging in size from six to more than 16 feet across. The showroom currently features 14 of the company’s displays – an impressive collection of flexible, square, rectangular, circular and even specialty-shaped displays that highlight the diversity of NanoLumens’ portfolio. The displays are powered by the XD1230, BrightSign’s newest flagship player that boasts a video engine capable of playing two 1080p60 videos simultaneously, as well as the ability to display live HDTV content. In all, a total of six XD1230 units were installed, plus two of BrightSign’s HD models to power a very unique mannequin display.
“We invite some of our largest and most important customers into our corporate showroom to demonstrate the full potential of our displays; and to do that, we need players that perform flawlessly, without interruption,” said Josh Byrd, director of marketing at NanoLumens. “We need stunning video content to truly demonstrate what our displays are capable of, and BrightSign’s new XD players fit the bill perfectly.”
All of the players are routed through a Gefen switcher and into NanoLumens’ display interfaces, enabling any player to feed content to any of the displays with just the push of a button. This enables the NanoLumens sales team to present compelling demonstrations, and even switch source content spontaneously to customize the sales experience in real time.
BrightSign’s collaboration with NanoLumens extends far beyond the company’s showroom. At this year’s InfoComm tradeshow in Orlando, Florida, BrightSign’s new XD digital signage players will power a half-dozen NanoLumens displays. NanoLumens’ 600-square-foot booth (booth #4981) will feature NanoLumens displays ranging from the NanoFlex 112” to the impressive NanoSlim 181”, as well as a trio of NanoLumens Design Specific displays – each powered by their own BrightSign XD 1230. In addition, BrightSign’s booth (booth #4645) will feature a NanoSlim 114” used to showcase the capabilities of BrightSign’s new XD digital signage players.
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.
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.
BrightSign and the BrightSign logo are registered trademarks of BrightSign, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Toronto, Ontario – iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: ISD) (OTCQX: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Metro LED Sign and Light (“Metro”) for the installation of iSIGN’s Smart Antennas into Metro’s client base of approximately 6,600 convenience stores (“c-stores”) located across the south eastern United States.
Metro will be issuing a purchase order for an initial 1,200 Smart Antennas (“Antennas”), with an immediate delivery of 120 Antennas for testing and demonstration purposes upon receipt of the order. This initial shipment is to test a group of small networks in five major cities – Houston, Dallas and Austin, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia for the benefit of c-store brands and advertisers who have expressed an interest in the National Mobile Network. Metro and GraphicMedia, Inc. (“Graphic”) have partnered to operate the c-store footprint under the brand name of the “National Mobile Network”, which will now include both gas stations and c-stores.
Metro, iSIGN and GraphicMedia, Inc., iSIGN’s national distributer, have agreed upon the pricing of the Antennas for this order, as well as for the monthly data hosting fee. The monthly data hosting fee will commence 90 days after the first 120 units are installed, to allow Metro to fully demo the units to advertisers and c-store brands. It is expected that installation of the units will be completed within one month of delivery.
Metro has committed to fulfill the initial 1,200 Antenna order within one year. Metro will receive exclusive marketing rights for the independently owned and operated c-stores within the United States. The marketing rights will be for a period of five years, with an option to renew for an additional five year period.
“This installation marks the start of the expansion of the National Mobile Network beyond National Oil and Marathon,” stated Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “It will provide us with a one-time immediate revenue for the sale of our Antennas and will start to generate monthly recurring revenue very shortly.”
“In addition, it will expand our geographic coverage, enabling us to gather data from new sources which will give our data analysts additional data from which to cull relevant saleable insights,” added Mr. Romanov.
“GraphicMedia has worked for months to complete this partnership, with the objective of expanding the gas station/c-store footprint to a 10,000 location footprint,” stated Mr. Ron Leman, GraphicMedia’s Chief Executive Officer and President, iSIGN’s exclusive distributor for the Americas. “This footprint is expected to engage with over 15 million mobile devices daily. Based upon this volume of engagement, we expect to gather 5 terabytes of anonymous data daily, which will be analysed and converted into saleable insights.”
“In conjunction with iSIGN, our plans over the next few months are to continue to expand the network into the Quick Service Restaurant (“QSR”) channel,” added Mr. Leman. “We are working with our partners to establish at least a 10,000 location network in the QSR channel.”
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.
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that the Spinx Company will deploy NCR ConvenienceGo (C-Go) mobile shopping technology to make fueling and shopping at the chain of convenience stores easier. Spinx, which operates stores in North Carolina and South Carolina, will roll out C-Go to 57 of its stores.
C-Go is a mobile shopping app which allows shoppers to initiate a fuel transaction, select the amount of gas they want and pay with their smartphones. The mobile technology will be customized to match Spinx’s brand image, colors and unique guidelines. C-Go also eliminates the need for shoppers to carry a key-fob loyalty card as the C-Go app updates and stores each shopper’s loyalty information and passes that information to the fuel pump automatically. This allows shoppers to easily get any loyalty discounts or other benefits they are entitled to receive.
“Spinx is always looking for new and technologically advanced ways to make our customers’ lives easier,” says Steve Spinks, president and chief executive officer of The Spinx Co. “We're looking forward to launching the new Spinx Xtras app which will provide our loyal customers with a more convenient method for redeeming gas discounts and paying for the purchase, all through the use of their mobile phones.”
“Mobile technology is the next frontier in convenience shopping and is enabling today’s consumers to get what they want quickly and easily,” said NCR Vice President and General Manager of Grocery and Convenience Stores Jimmy Frangis. “Spinx is at the forefront of mobile shopping with its innovative C-Go deployment. As shoppers embrace the technology, Spinx will be well positioned to reap the benefits of increased shopper loyalty and more repeat visits.”
About The Spinx Co.
With The Spinx Co.’s leading edge technology and exceptional customer service, the company is “Making Life Easier” for customers. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., The Spinx Co. operates 69 convenience retail stores in South Carolina and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 by Stewart Spinks, today the company is the largest privately held, partial employee-owned gasoline-convenience retailer in South Carolina and is ranked among the top U.S. convenience store chains in the country. For more information, visit www.myspinx.com.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Leading design, performance and features offer compelling solution for integration partners
Hong Kong, – SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of innovative IT and professional AV products, today announced that it will showcase its EDGE VS8 player PC running the latest digital signage software from partner SCALA at Infocomm 2013, Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center, Booth #5943.
“We are pleased to be featuring our flagship EDGE VS8 with the latest SCALA software at Infocomm,” said Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing, SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. “Integration partners will be able to witness first-hand the performance benefits and flexibility of this compelling combination for a wide variety of digital signage projects.”
The SAPPHIRE family of EDGE player PCs includes a range of feature-rich, high performing, compact designs built on AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) technology—delivering significant energy savings and unparalleled performance. Shown for the very first time at InfoComm, the latest addition to the EDGE VS-Series, the SAPPHIRE EDGE DS8, features all the graphics performance of the EDGE VS8 in a slim, wall mountable metal design. With support for multiple Full HD outputs, integrated wired and wireless networking, and Barebones models enabling for custom configurations and differentiation, SAPPHIRE player PCs are ideally suited for driving compelling single- or multi-screen digital signage.
Further Information
To book a meeting with a SAPPHIRE Pro AV representative at InfoComm 2013, please contact: proav@sapphiretech.com. For more information on the extensive line of SAPPHIRE Pro AV products, please visit: www.sapphiretech.com/proav.
About SAPPHIRE Technology
SAPPHIRE Technology is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of a broad range of innovative technologies for PC enthusiasts, home users and professionals. Its origins rooted in graphics hardware design and manufacturing, the extensive SAPPHIRE product range has since grown from state-of-the-art graphics add-in boards—for which SAPPHIRE is recognized as the premiere AMD partner—to include motherboards, mini PCs, external graphics expanders, and Professional AV products. Founded in 2001, SAPPHIRE is a privately held global company headquartered in Hong Kong. Further information can be found at: www.sapphiretech.com.
About Scala
Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala is a leading provider of digital signage solutions. Our digital signage customers include Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, EuroDisney, McDonalds, Warner Brothers, Rikstoto, FuelCast, Repsol, Shell, NorgesGruppen and thousands more. Scala is headquartered in the US near Philadelphia, PA and has offices in The Netherlands, Norway, UK, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, India and Brazil, as well as over 500 partners in more than 100 countries.
About InfoComm International®
InfoComm International® is the international trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV standards, market research and news. Its training, certification and education programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers worldwide. InfoComm also produces trade shows in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
E Series family adds bigger screens and smaller bezels to NEC portfolio
CHICAGO - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced the latest generation of its LED-backlit E Series commercial-grade displays. The 42-inch E424, 46-inch E464, 55-inch E554 and 65-inch E654 displays add breadth and sleek design to the NEC portfolio of large-screen displays and digital signage.
E Series displays are ideal for educational institutions, corporations, quick-service restaurants, healthcare facilities and fitness centers. These displays are affordable, come with a three year warranty, and their LED backlighting simplifies installation and maintenance.
“The E Series displays offer organizations across a broad swath of industries a great way to deploy digital signage designed to exceed strategic business goals,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager of Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “At the same time, these displays reduce the environmental impact of any deployments through the elimination of hazardous materials.”
The E Series displays include the following features:
LED backlighting technology for reduced power consumption
Thinner bezels for the E424, E464, E554 displays
Up to full HD resolution and 4000:1 contrast ratio, which provide stunning imaging
Backlight adjust, which customizes the strength of the LED backlight, enabling longer display life and lower power consumption
Three HDMI inputs, which enhance best-in-class connectivity
Multiple picture modes, which adjust the picture appearance for optimum viewing experiences
Advanced video settings, which ensure source material is displayed properly and accurately
Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM analog/digital tuner, which allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities
Built-in closed-captioning, which enables users to display text information for the hearing impaired
RS-232C, Ethernet (RJ45), IR Remote for external control
Detachable stand
Optional accessories, which include a wall mount kit (WMK-3257) and an external single board computer (TNETPC-AF-WH)
The E424, E464, E554 and E654 will be available at a minimum advertised price of $679, $849, $1,279 and $2,699, respectively. These displays begin shipping with the E464 in late June. All four displays ship with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America products, call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com.
About VUKUNET
VUKUNET, from NEC Display Solutions of America, is the engine that powers the digital out-of-home advertising business. VUKUNET is the only universal ad serving platform that drives ads to any digital out-of-home network, regardless of content management system. VUKUNET makes the buying, flighting and reporting of digital out-of-home ad campaigns easy. For additional information about VUKUNET, visit www.vukunet.com, or call (877) 805-VUKU.
Eight Christie HD10K-M 1080 HD 3-chip DLP Projectors are Lighting Up the Interactive Art Space at the Marina at Pier 57 in New York City from June 1-16
NEW YORK CITY – At the Marina at Pier 57, Christie® M-Series HD projectors are helping visitors “travel” through New York City by creating a multi-sensory experience for The Interactive New York (T.I.N.Y) exhibition, an interactive multimedia art installation by video artist Garson Yu. The exhibit is inspired by New York City as a living organism, and will let visitors interact with video and sound reminiscent of traveling in the city.
The interim art space, created at the entryway to Pier 57, features a “magic carpet” sculptural installation of 36 hanging shipping containers designed by Madrid-based architecture firm CH+QS Arquitectos. Eight Christie HD10K-M 1080 HD 3-chip DLP® projectors create a special interactive experience within the space, projecting moving images onto the containers of everyday life in New York, including subway scenes and scenes of childhood memories. Displayed in brilliant HD and using the projectors’ embedded warping, blending and color matching capabilities, the images help to simulate a virtual subway train – with visitors traveling from end to end, passing through the containers as one would walk through the different cars of the train. There is an ambient audio track built around the rhythmic rumble of a subway train and layered with city sounds. Walking further into the installation, visitors become participants, and are encouraged to yell and make different vocal sounds into microphones that trigger motion of the visuals.
“We are thrilled that the versatility, brightness, and interactive qualities of the Christie M- Series projectors have provided Garson Yu with an ideal medium for expressing and realizing his artistic vision,” said Kathryn Cress, vice president of global and corporate marketing for Christie. “His exhibit has brought to life a unique and creative idea that can now be enjoyed by many, with each visitor engaging with the experience in their own personal way.”
Garson Yu said, “As a student, I always wanted to design children's playgrounds, and this is an opportunity to create something almost like an interactive carnival for families and people of all ages to come play and have fun. My hope is for this to evoke the richness of a full range of memories and emotions. I'm bringing the kind of thinking behind the film projects that I work on in Hollywood, and the Christie projectors are essential to helping me create an immersive, interactive experience that affects everyone based on their personal memories. New York is an important part of my artistic life, and it is great to come back here with this show."
The Christie HD10K-M is a flexible, high performance 3-chip 1080 HD DLP digital projector featuring high efficiency and brightness, drawing a maximum power of 1320W. Embedded warping, blending and color matching, along with built-in portrait capabilities provide ideal installation flexibility.
About Garson Yu
Garson Yu was born in Hong Kong, and immigrated to America in 1983 to pursue his art education. He attended the Swain School of Design in Massachusetts where he studied with painter David L. Smith. Garson continued his studies at the Yale School of Art, where he received his MFA in Graphic Design. While studying graphic design, he continued to pursue his studio art study with Bernard Chase, Lester Johnson and Erwin Hauer. Upon graduating in 1987, he was honored with the Alexei Brodovitch Prize in Graphic Design.
Garson left New York, relocating to Los Angeles in 1993. 4 years later he founded yU+co, a design company specializing in film title design and motion graphics for film/TV and new media. Once established in Hollywood, Garson worked with filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Zack Snyder and John Woo. Garson has worked on over 150 film and TV Network projects. He has won numerous awards and honors for his title design and motion graphics work including an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Title Design plus four other Emmy nominations, the New York Art Directors Club Award, three BDA Awards, a Monitor Award, ID Magazine International Design Award, HOW Magazine International Design Award, AIGA Design Award and the Eyes and Ears of Europe Award. For more information, visit: www.yuco.com
About Pier 57
Pier 57 is a 560,000 square-foot landmarked pier, located at 15th Street and the Hudson River in Manhattan. The 1952 "Marine @ Aviation" structure, a former shipping hub, is being transformed by YoungWoo & Associates into a vital new destination in Hudson River Park. Set to launch in 2015, Pier 57 will include a cultural program, a rooftop park, several restaurants, flexible retail and entertainment opportunities, and a marketplace built from re-purposed shipping containers. The Marina at P57 is a shipping container installation on the south end of the pier, adjacent to the Hudson River Park. Throughout the summer, The Marina will host emerging talent in food, fashion, art and more including Fletcher’s Barbecue, Butcher’s Daughter, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Cold Process Coffee, Soludos Espadrilles and Grey Area.
About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world's most advanced projectors and complete system displays, Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images. Visit www.christiedigital.com.
“Christie” is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.
DLP® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments
Pro AV Dealers to witness unique interoperability and network control of unique IT/AV products
Hong Kong, – SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of innovative IT and professional AV products, today announced that it will be showcasing the ease of use and interoperability of its unique range of IT hardware, software and AV signal distribution products for digital signage, including player PCs, HDMI over CATx and Fiber extenders, advanced splitters, and video wall player components at InfoComm 2013, Orlando, Orange County Convention Center, Booth #5943.
“We look forward to unveiling several new additions to our product line at the show, including a SAPPHIRE EDGE player PC in a metal enclosure, SAPPHIRE PowerScaleTM 9-output video wall processor, 8x8 matrix switcher over CATx and HDMI over Fiber extender—rounding out our portfolio of solutions for digital signage,” said Adrian Thompson, VP of Marketing, SAPPHIRE Technology Ltd. “SAPPHIRE products are designed to work well together, making it easy for integration partners to select solutions for their digital signage deployments—single-screen to eye-catching video wall—all from a single source.”
The SAPPHIRE family of EDGE player PCs includes a range of feature-rich, compact designs built on AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) technology—delivering significant energy savings without sacrificing performance. Shown for the very first time at InfoComm, the latest addition to the EDGE VS-Series: SAPPHIRE EDGE DS8, features a slim, wall mountable metal enclosure. With support for multiple Full HD outputs, integrated wired and wireless networking, and Barebones models enabling custom configurations and differentiation, SAPPHIRE player PCs are ideally suited for driving compelling content.
SAPPHIRE PowerCastXTM digital signage software is a powerful and flexible solution for creating attractive, multi-zone/multi-display dynamic signage systems. Expressly designed to leverage the performance and multi-display support of AMD EyefinityTM, SAPPHIRE PowerCastX features a contemporary user interface and delivers exceptional performance of Full HD content in dedicated zones across a single display—or extensive grid of displays—from a local player PC.
SAPPHIRE PowerScaleTM HDMI over CATx transmitter (TX)/receiver (RX) extender kits offer wall-mountable, small form factor enclosures, bi-directional control at resolutions up to Full HD 1080p60 via IR/RS-232, Power over Ethernet (PoE), auto equalization, and 7.1 channel digital audio at up to 330ft (100m). Also on display for the first time at InfoComm will be the new SAPPHIRE PowerScale EF1K HDMI over Fiber transmitter (TX)/receiver (RX) extender kit, providing support for resolutions up to Full HD 1080p60, bi-directional IR/RS-232 control, and 7.1 channel digital audio at distances up to 3,280ft (1 KM).
SAPPHIRE video wall solutions on display will include a SAPPHIRE PGS AMD FirePro W600 graphics card, and SAPPHIRE Pure Platinum H67 mini-ITX motherboard-based player PC powering a 3x2 multi-monitor display configuration running multiple HD video clips and other content using SAPPHIRE PowerCastX digital signage player/scheduler software.
Further Information
To book a meeting with a SAPPHIRE Pro AV representative at InfoComm 2013, please contact: proav@sapphiretech.com. For more information on the extensive line of SAPPHIRE Pro AV products, please visit: www.sapphiretech.com/proav.
About SAPPHIRE Technology
SAPPHIRE Technology is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of a broad range of innovative technologies for PC enthusiasts, home users and professionals. Its origins rooted in graphics hardware design and manufacturing, the extensive SAPPHIRE product range has since grown from state-of-the-art graphics add-in boards—for which SAPPHIRE is recognized as the premiere AMD partner—to include motherboards, mini PCs, external graphics expanders, and Professional AV products. Founded in 2001, SAPPHIRE is a privately held global company headquartered in Hong Kong. Further information can be found at: www.sapphiretech.com.
About InfoComm International®
InfoComm International® is the international trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm has more than 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, end-users and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International is the leading resource for AV standards, market research and news. Its training, certification and education programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers worldwide. InfoComm also produces trade shows in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
The German Bundesbank has approved three automated teller safe models with recycling function from Wincor Nixdorf to be used as customer-operated cash recycling machines. The systems – from the CINEO C6030 and C6040 to the C6050 – thus meet the requirements of the European Central Bank in accordance with the ECB framework. As a result, bank customers will, for the first time, not only be able to withdraw banknotes directly from the ATS, but also deposit them into the system.
The high costs of cash processing, but even more so the desire to step up personal contact with the customer, mean that the automated teller safe has experienced an unforeseen renaissance over the past few years – primarily in the recycling variant. The staff-assisted withdrawal concept has already led not only to a higher security standard in the branches, but has also reduced the volume of cash in the branches. And the workflows are also streamlined; difference reconciliation and manual detection of counterfeits are practically no longer required. In addition, as recyclers the ATSs are a key component in the closed cash cycle within a branch and throughout the entire branch network.
Approval of the ECB-compliant ATS cash recyclers from Wincor Nixdorf as customer-operated banknote dispensers by the Bundesbank has now led to a significant expansion of the range of functions. This also opens up the option of developing completely new branch formats. These modern versions of a customer-operated banknote dispenser form the core element for branch types operating on a small and efficient basis that would not have otherwise been feasible from a financial standpoint due to the high personnel costs. It is, however, particularly the small(est) branch that achieves top ratings in customer satisfaction studies thanks to its clear and decentralized structure. Nevertheless, the flexibility to address customers personally, provide individual consulting and competent support can only be provided by relieving staff of routine tasks.
ECB-compliant banknote handling, in other words primarily validation and fitness testing of the banknotes, and the associated processes, allows customers to initiate deposits and withdrawals themselves. To this end this ATS type is turned to face the customers so that they can start their transactions on the system via touchscreen. The data is then forwarded to the service employee for final processing. As a result, this employee can look after several ATSs without, for example, having to necessarily personally intervene in a deposit. The time saved for the employees spares customers not least long waiting times when depositing and withdrawing cash.
The customer-operated CINEO ATS concept doesn’t just allow significant savings to be made in the personnel area, according to Wincor Nixdorf calculations. Interest benefits through lower cash balances and reduced cash-in-transit costs will also be achieved, even if this is currently only to a lesser extent. But the biggest advantage lies in the support for increased sales activities, irrespective of the branch size, through the transition at the branch from processing to consulting.
About Wincor-Nixdorf
Wincor Nixdorf International -- With its kiosks terminals (information and transaction terminals), Wincor Nixdorf has a broad range of products to support professional solutions in various sectors. Development of these products builds on years of experience that Wincor Nixdorf has acquired in self-service systems: high-value technology, modular structure and scalable functionality.
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New 46” projected capacitive chassis display delivers multi-user interactivity for collaborative applications
METHUEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Touch Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company, today announces the availability of its newest high-performance multi-touch display designed specifically for multi-user collaborative applications, the 46-inch 3M™ Multi-Touch Display C4667PW. With the ability to track up to 60 simultaneous touches, this commercial-grade chassis display is ideal for applications that require two or more users to work independently or as a group in interactive table or wall-mount configurations.
“The 46” C4667PW chassis display is our largest multi-touch display to date and helps redefine on-screen collaboration possibilities,” says Diego Romeu, global business unit manager, 3M Electronic Business Solutions. “This new display is an ideal solution for companies developing multi-user applications that are looking for the reliability, robustness, and touch performance needed for commercial environments.”
The C4667PW chassis display offers high-performance multi-touch interactivity (at a fast 10 millisecond touch response rate), high-definition graphics (1920x1080 resolution and 178 degree viewing angles), and sleek, flat front surface industrial-design capability. In addition, the C4667PW chassis display is specifically designed for high-use environments with a robust all-metal housing and chemically-strengthened 1.9 mm glass with an anti-glare finish to help ensure product longevity and premium image quality.
The 3M Multi-Touch Display C4667PW is based on 3M projected capacitive technology – the same touch technology found in smart phones and tablets – so unlike other large-format touch technologies multi-touch performance is unaffected by environmental lighting conditions. Also, the C4667PW chassis display features a stylish flat front surface design that makes it an attractive addition to any professional or commercial environment.
The 3M Multi-Touch Display C4667PW and the rest of the 3M Multi-Touch Display line is available from these leading U.S. distributors: BlueStar, Ingram Micro, ScanSource, SYNNEX, Tech Data, popular on-line retailers, and 3M’s on-line store, www.Shop3M.com.
For additional information on 3M Multi-Touch Displays, visit www.3m.com/multitouch.
3M Touch Systems provides innovative touchscreen technology products to customers worldwide under the “3M” and “MicroTouch” brands. Popular single-touch, dual-touch and multi-touch applications include casino gaming, foodservice, hospitality, industrial, interactive digital signage, healthcare, retail point of sale and self-service. For more information about 3M and MicroTouch products, visit www.3M.com/touch01. For an overview of popular touch technologies and terminology, visit www.touchtopics.com.
About 3M Touch Systems Inc.
3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M and provider of innovative touchscreen solutions, operates globally and reports through 3M Electronics & Energy Business Group, headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.3M.com/touch. More information about 3M Company is available online.
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Toronto, Ontario –iSIGN Media Solutions Inc., a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, is pleased to discuss the subject of big data gathered from its installations and its potential valuation.
iSIGN’s existing networks are currently gathering approximately .25 terabytes of wide ranging raw data per day. The gathered information includes date and time of interactions; length of time spent in proximity to our equipment (dwell time); messages sent and responded to; etc., with all of the gathered information being anonymous.
iSIGN’s business partners located in the United States are currently reviewing the data that is being gathered and are in the process of preparing a White Paper that will discuss the value of the data per insight. Preliminary estimates range from $0.20 to $0.75 per insight and delivered message from iSIGN’s Smart Antennas in digital signage networks and stand-alone installations currently in gas stations, convenience stores, municipalities and Florida’s resort towns.
“iSIGN has set up a working eco system that sends messages and identifies mobile devices at the front end while collecting interactive shopper responses and other relevant data at the back end,” stated Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN’s Chief Executive Officer. “Once the data is properly reviewed and analyzed, with non-pertinent information removed, the resulting insights will be of use to worldwide commercial, research and marketing channels. The current potential value of these insights could reach $200 million annually based on $0.20 per insight.”
“We are working towards the finalization of a partnership to parse and sell the data,” added Mr. Romanov. “The combination of the growth of our network in terms of number of installations and geographic coverage with the launch of our new Smart Player, which will be able to communicate with over 30 mobile devices at a time, twice the capability of our existing Smart Antenna, will increase the amount of data that we gather.”
“The subject of big data has recently started to receive a great deal of attention from marketing and research companies as well as from commercial enterprises,” stated Mr. Romanov. “It is becoming very clear to us that the analysis and interpretation of our gathered data will add value to iSIGN.”
“There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the real value of iSIGN’s network is in the big data that industries are now seriously pursuing,” stated Mr. Ron Leman, Chief Executive Officer and President of GraphicMedia, Inc., iSIGN’s exclusive distributor for the Americas. “As we expand and grow iSIGN’s networks, the amount of data that is gathered will grow exponentially.”
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
Industry-leading self-service kiosk and software company offers free consultation to first 50 users to submit request for information
Aberdeen, NC (PRWEB)- Today, meridian announced the launch of their newly designed and improved website at http://www.mzero.com. The new site features several enhanced sections related to the company’s commitment to being a total solutions provider in the self-service industry. The site has been upgraded from its previous style and look to be more in line with the brand and boasts more user-friendly and interactive elements. Additionally, by utilizing a responsive style design, the site will now be easily viewed on mobile devices.
In efforts to assist viewers and customers that may be new to self-service, meridian has included a new section to the site called “Self-service 101”. http://mzero.com/self-service-101/ This page will contain case studies, videos, whitepapers and other documents that will help viewers become orientated with the self-service industry.
Also being spotlighted on the new site is the revamped mzero software section. http://mzero.com/mzero-software/ This section features new demo and informational videos and a product comparison chart. With self-service software being essential to a successful deployment, this section provides the benefits of utilizing market-leading mzero software that includes security, monitoring, management and development tools.
Additionally, meridian has updated their kiosk models section to include their top-selling kiosk models, standard models and custom design services. In the top-selling models section, users can easily navigate through features, color and finish options, view peripheral options and download a PDF spec sheet on each model. http://mzero.com/our-kiosks/top-selling-solutions/ Another great feature is the quick quote form located on the right sidebar of the page. Users can submit their name, email and brief description without leaving the page and get an emailed response from meridian’s sales team. If the user would like to receive more project specific information from the sales team, a comprehensive quote form is located on the contact page. http://mzero.com/contact/
To celebrate the new site launch, meridian is offering a free 40-minute self-service business consultation to the first 50 end-user organizations to submit a request form. The consultation with meridian’s self-service experts will help you determine how meridian’s self-service solutions can transform your business and develop a solution to fit your industry-specific requirements. Use offer code CONSULT when submitting the form.
CEO Chris Gilder comments, “Our new site really shows our commitment to providing users with all the information they would need to start their self-service transformation with meridian. The new design is easy to navigate and engaging and I think now truly reflects who we are and what we’re capable of.”
About meridian
meridian is an award winning, established leader, providing full service solutions for the self-service kiosks industry. Recognized for expertise, quality, design, flexibility, style and partnerships; meridian provides solutions to some of the largest companies in the world. The Self Service Technology Center (SSTC), in Bentonville, AR, in partnership with Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Storm and Key Innovations, and Zebra Technologies all attest to meridian as the leader for self-service solutions. The corporate headquarters and kiosk manufacturing facilities are located in Aberdeen, NC and the mzero software solution center is located in Toronto, Canada.
Carrier adding new NCR TouchPort™ check-in kiosks at domestic hub airports
Duluth, Ga., – China Southern Airlines is making everyday easier for its passengers at key domestic hub airports with the addition of a complete self-service airport check-in solution from NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR). NCR TouchPort kiosks have been deployed at 10 key domestic hub airports in Haikou, Dalian, Wuhan, Hefei, Chongqing, Urumqi, Guilin, Nanning, Changsha and Zhengzhou.
The NCR solution includes the hardware as well as common-use self-service (CUSS) platform software, which allows applications from other SkyTeam Alliance member airlines to also run on the kiosks. NCR will also provide support services to China Southern to ensure maximum availability.
NCR has been a technology provider to China Southern since 2009 and has become the Airline’s primary supplier for self-service check-in solutions, which now total about 160 units. The technology solution allows passengers to check-in, access flight information, register for membership, scan and print boarding passes and check mileage status.
Expanding self-service check-in has become a key part of China Southern’s strategy to improve service efficiency and quality. This hardware and software enhance the self-service offerings at the Airline’s domestic hub airports, and further improve the passenger experience.
“We are honored to strengthen our partnership with China Southern by making travel easier and more convenient for its passengers with innovative technology that streamlines and improves the passenger experience,” said Tyler Craig, NCR Travel Vice President and General Manager.
About China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines operates the largest fleet, most developed route network and largest passenger capacity of any airline in The People's Republic of China.
Currently, China Southern operates 500 passenger and cargo transport aircraft, including Boeing 777, 747, 757 & 737 and Airbus A380, 330, 321, 320, 319. The airline fleet is ranked the first in Asia and the third among the 240 Airlines in IATA (in terms of fleet size) .With Guangzhou and Beijing as its central hubs, the carrier boasts a substantial route network spanning more than 150 destinations in China and intensive radiation in Asia ,and with service to Europe, America, Australia and Africa.
China Southern has more than 1,930 daily flights to 193 destinations in 35 countries and regions across the world. Through close cooperation with its SkyTeam partner airlines, China Southern's global route network spans 1000 destinations to 187 countries and regions and nearly every major world metropolis.
China Southern transported more than 86 million passengers in 2012, ranking the carrier first in Asia and the third among the 240 Airlines in IATA , topping all Chinese airlines for 34 years.
By December, 2012, China Southern has kept a safe record of 10.37 million flying hours and carried close to 600 million passengers without incident. The airline's safety commitment has - and continues to be - unwavering both throughout China and globally. On September 28, 2012, China Southern was honored with the Diamond Flight Safety Award by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), becoming the leading Chinese carrier to maintain the highest safety records in China.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Only Platinum Partner in all three display categories
IRVINE, Calif., —AVI-SPL, the world’s video communications partner, has named Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. as a Platinum Preferred Partner, within AVI-SPL’s Preferred Supplier Program. Mitsubishi is the first Platinum Partner named in the displays category, and the only to win that designation for all three of its product lines: projectors, flat panel, and video wall cube displays.
Product categories include wire and cables, speakers, microphones, mounts, screens and displays. The display category is the only category that offers the Platinum Level Preferred Partner designation.
“Manufacturers come and go, but Mitsubishi has been a very strong partner for many years,” said Rodney Laney, vice president of display technology, AVI-SPL. “Designating Mitsubishi as a Platinum Preferred Partner is the best way for our two companies to strengthen our business relationship and continue growing our mutual customer base in the display market.”
The Preferred Supplier Program was developed by AVI-SPL to support manufacturers who work closely with AVI-SPL as business partners. Manufacturers are judged on product excellence, outstanding customer service, sales incentive programs and overall program offering.
“Becoming a Platinum Preferred Partner is a testament to the strength of Mitsubishi’s product line and our relationship with AVI-SPL,” said Jim Landrum, vice president of sales, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. “We look forward to a continued fruitful relationship. It’s a win-win for both of our companies.”
About Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. is a US subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America manufactures and markets projectors, data wall display systems, LCD digital signage monitors and players, industrial printers, photo kiosks and digital photo printers.
For more on Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, visit http://www.mevsa.com. Connect with Mitsubishi on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/MitsubishiDisplays) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/MitsuDisplays).
About AVI-SPL
As the world’s leading video communications partner, AVI-SPL designs, builds and supports the systems and environments that enable communication and collaboration. AVI-SPL has highly-trained and certified system engineers throughout 40 offices across the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Dubai. Visit www.avispl.com for more information or connect with AVI-SPL on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
The energy efficient LRU60 series combines industry-leading low power consumption with superb image quality, easy installation
Secaucus, NJ, – Panasonic, a provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced a new line of high definition LED LCDs for hospitality and digital signage, the LRU60 Series. Available in 32”, 39”, 42”, 50” and 65”, Panasonic’s new LED line of high definition hospitality TVs delivers exceptional picture quality with the industry’s lowest power consumption among comparable hospitality HDTVs in its class.*
With energy-saving technology top of mind in the hospitality industry, Panasonic designed the Energy Star®-rated LRU60 Series with innovative functions that greatly reduce power consumption while ensuring optimal performance. The LRU60 Series features a built-in ambient light sensor feature, C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System), which automatically adjusts the television's screen brightness and contrast to suit the lighting of the room. This feature not only optimizes picture performance, but it also helps to keep power consumption low, enhancing image performance while saving on energy costs. With these advancements, the LRU60 Series consumes up to 20 percent less power than similar competitive LED TVs , and up to 50 percent less power than previous Panasonic CCFL LCD models.*
“Like all professional Panasonic displays, the new LRU60 Series LED TVs offer exceptional image quality and unmatched reliability,” said Art Rankin, Director, Visual Systems, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “The LRU60 joins a family of commercial displays that have extremely low failure rates of less than one percent.”
The LRU60 Series incorporates a new thin glossy-finish bezel that gives the guest the appearance of more screen without taking up more counter space. The 65” model is designed with an ultrathin bezel and is ideal for lobbies, lounges and luxury suites. The TVs are equipped with built-in invisible speakers and a specially designed rotating lock stand that is simple to install and attractive, creating a subtle and appealing way to secure the television.
Each LRU60 TV features a built-in Pro:Idiom® digital tuner for Pay-Per-View and Free-to-Guest programming support, and an integrated LodgeNet® b-LAN™ terminal adaptor, eliminating the need for additional external boxes and decreasing the number of cable connections. With its USB slot cloning feature, television settings can be copied onto a USB and easily installed into other TV units, shortening the installation time. This is ideal for setting up channel line-ups, customized ‘welcome’ screen images, hotel guides, and more. Additionally, with Centralized FTG channel management, hotel management staff can distribute channel information remotely from the head-end to the guest room televisions. All of these integrated television solutions are available along with a host of other convenient, built-in features for hotels including HDMI input, initial input/volume maximum volume levels and button/input locks.
The 32” TH-32LRU60, 39” TH-39LRU60, 42” TH-42LRU60 and 50” TH-42LRU60 are available now at a suggested list price of $535, $730, $855 and $1,080, respectively. The 65” TH-65LRU60 will be available in July at a suggested list price of $3,850. The LRU60 Series can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers.
Warranty Information:
LRU60 Series comes with a standard two year warranty (parts and labor).The Panasonic Concierge Service Program is included in all models of the LRU60 Series of professional LED TVs. The service provides a toll-free hotline and 24-hour priority scheduling of on-site service if the display is in need of service or repair.
For more information, visit www.panasonic.com/hospitality.
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Panasonic Solutions for Business
Built on a celebrated engineering foundation, Panasonic architects business technology solutions that help build a better world. Customers in government, healthcare, production, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on integrated solutions from Panasonic to help them acquire, manage and interpret the information that drives innovation. The complete suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, high definition visual conferencing, visual communications (professional projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, which is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is committed to becoming the electronics industry's leader in green innovation by its one-hundredth anniversary in 2018. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx. As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is also available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
*Compared to power consumption data of competitive hospitality LED and LCD HDTVs available online as of April 1, 2013. Power consumption: On Mode Average Power Consumption for Energy Star Application. Based on IEC 62087 ED. 2 Section 1.6.1 measurement method.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com/business-solutions.
Live Flypaper demonstrations scheduled at Philips InfoComm Booth
CINCINNATI – Flypaper Studio announced it will partner with Philips Signage Solutions through MMD, the name behind Philips Signage and Philips Monitors Worldwide, at InfoComm 2013 to give several live demonstrations, on Philips signage displays, at the trade show in Orlando on July 12, 13 and 14.
“Our content creation software makes it easy to create dynamic, interactive digital content,” says Flypaper President and Founder Don Pierson. “Philips’ signage displays content to its best advantage. We’re looking forward to partnering with Philips Signage Solutions to show attendees how software and hardware can come together to generate consumer interest and engagement.”
Flypaper will utilize Philips touch-enabled signage displays to demonstrate how users can increase customer engagement with Flypaper’s interactive capabilities. These demonstrations will take place at the Philips booth, #1743, on June 12th, 13th and 14th at 3:30 p.m. EST. Conference attendees can register for these demonstrations at http://flypapertouchworkshop.eventbrite.com .
Flypaper will also debut its new Content Management System on a 3 screen Philips digital menu board installation, at the Philips booth #1743, on June 12th, 13 & 14th at 10:30 a.m. EST. Conference attendees can register for these demonstrations at http://flypapercmsworkshop.eventbrite.com .
About Flypaper™ Studio, Inc. and Trivantis Corporation
Flypaper™ Studio, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trivantis Corporation. Flypaper is a leading content creation platform that empowers users to create, share, track and reuse high-impact, interactive graphics and video content. The user edits and manipulates components without complicated programming. Trivantis’ flagship product is Lectora®, the world’s leading e-learning software. Lectora is used by Global 2000 companies in more than 125 countries and is available in six languages. Trivantis Corporation is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has offices in Boca Raton, Phoenix, Paris, London and Beijing. Trivantis, Lectora, Flypaper, CourseMill®, Snap! By Lectora® and Snap! Empower are trademarks of Trivantis Corporation.
About MMD
Philips Signage Solutions is operated by MMD, a subsidiary of TPV established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips commercial displays and Philips monitors worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV's manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its Global headquarters in Taiwan, North American headquarters in Atlanta and its European headquarters in Amsterdam. For more information on MMD, visit www.mmd-p.com or contact .
V801 Display Boasts Slim Cabinet Depth, LED Edge-light, and OPS-Compliant Expansion Slot
CHICAGO – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the V801 commercial-grade LCD monitor, an 80-inch large-screen display that is LED Edge-lit, with a slim cabinet depth, lightweight design and an OPS-compliant expansion slot.
Designed to be easy to install, the V801 is ideal for applications that require larger screen sizes. With a full HD panel, integrated temperature sensors and fans, the V801 can handle extended use in locations such as education, retail, restaurants, training facilities and corporate boardrooms.
The V801 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 V801 display provides a large canvas with which to make a strong impression to core audiences,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager of Large-Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “Its slim depth, full-HD capabilities and OPS slot give education facilities, airports, restaurants and other venues more options for distinguishing themselves within an attractive total cost of ownership model.”
The V801 display 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
• 320/460 cd/m² brightness (typical/maximum) and 5000:1 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
• TileMatrix™, which facilitates video walls up to 10 x 10
• Built-in ATSC digital tuner, which allows for high-definition broadcast capabilities (V801-AVT model only)
• Bundled solution, which includes a V801 display and single board computer (OPS-PCAF-WS) for simple digital signage (V801-PC model only)
• Optional accessories, including speakers, stand, a variety of internal and external computers, digital tuner, calibration kit and wall mount
The V801 display will be available in June 2013 at a minimum advertised price of $10,599. The V801-AVT and V801-PC models are priced at $10,749 and $11,496, 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
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Large-scale display visualization and content create collaborative technology incubator
CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie® and The Sextant Group are helping redefine the components of a research library at North Carolina State University’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library in Raleigh, North Carolina. Achieving the school’s goal of securing a competitive advantage by equipping students with collaborative research tools for solving problems in today’s tech-driven society, the library sets a new standard in combining technological innovation, student engagement and striking architecture using Christie® MicroTiles®, Christie projectors, and Christie Spyder X20 video processors.
According to Maurice York, Head of Information Technology, NCSU Libraries, North Carolina State University, the space was carefully designed as a purpose-built environment where students and faculty can interact with top-of-the-line digital technology to further their research and education.
York said, “Our goal was to, figuratively, ‘blow the walls off’ the library. This meant large-scale display visualization and content to create a truly collaborative technology incubator. In addition, the new central facility had to utilize open technologies, continuously repurposed, that could work for molecular dynamics one day and gaming that same day or next day.”
Christie Central to the Solution and Success of Project
With AVI-SPL as integrator, design engineer The Sextant Group, project consultant, selected Christie to fit the extensive needs of the project, starting with Christie MicroTiles – the versatile digital building blocks that are configurable into any design or shape in any indoor environment. With each MicroTile measuring approximately 12-inches tall by 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep, they met the tight space required while achieving that ‘wow’ factor the University was looking for.
“The school wanted the highest resolution and highest color depth displays, but space was at a premium and the technology needed to be versatile enough to fit into various rooms and be used for various purposes,” said design engineer Scott Frey.
Once the Christie MicroTiles were chosen, the project evolved into Christie projection systems and Christie Spyder X20 video processors as crucial solutions to achieving an engaging digital library. The projectors are now helping immerse students and faculty in creative and interactive environments that can be reconfigured and repurposed at any time. The Christie Spyder X20 processors ensure the full potential of the Christie projectors and MicroTiles walls are realized, with their ability to blend, window, mix, and scale any source format and then route the signal to any destination device or combination of display devices quickly and easily.
“Advanced digital display media make learning more accessible – even fun – to students and act as a catalyst for ideas, creativity, and problem solving,” said Kathryn Cress, vice president, global & corporate marketing, Christie. “At the Hunt Library, every pixel is dedicated to the students, with Christie playing a central role in bringing to fruition the groundbreaking concepts. We are proud to be part of this incredible project that takes a unique and creative approach to collaborative and engaging education.”
Christie visual display solutions in the Hunt Library:
- The iPearl Immersion Theater is used to showcase student exhibits, faculty theories and work, and to publicize speaking events to students and faculty on a 16-unit wide by 7-unit tall Christie MicroTiles installation lining a curved wall at the main pathway entrance.
- The Game Lab includes a 16-unit wide by 5-unit high MicroTiles display. Designed as a place for play, it also serves as a vital resource for advancement in the study of games and design experimentation on a large, high-resolution scale. A Christie Spyder X20 video processor gives users complete control over the displayed content.
- The Art Wall is a 15-unit wide by 8-unit tall MicroTiles wall located above the “ASK US” service point. Used to display photography and artwork of faculty and students, the Art Wall also features a welcome screen for visitors.
- Outside the Teaching and Visualization Lab is a 9-unit wide by 10-unit tall MicroTiles array configured in columns and separated by a wall. Used to display artistic video pieces and animation, the wall also displays what takes place inside the lab, which features 10 Christie Mirage WU7K-M 3-chip DLP® stereoscopic projectors as part of a 270-degree immersive environment with seamless, blended images. A Christie Spyder X20 video processor controls the content.
- Inside the Creativity Studio, two Christie Mirage WU7K–M 3D projectors and four Christie DHD800 projectors have been installed and are displaying impeccably clear visual presentations by both students and faculty.
- A 4-unit wide by 4-unit tall MicroTiles array acting as a Creative Sandbox for a variety of uses.
- A 400-person Lecture Hall is fitted with two Christie Mirage WU12K-M 3D projectors – lighting up one of the largest campus screens. Christie Twist™, a solution that enables full image warping and advanced edge-blending, ensures perfect pixel alignment onto the curved projected surface. A Christie HD7K-J projector was installed in a separate, 100-person meeting room.
Christie Is Central to Library’s Success
The completed James B. Hunt Jr. Library has been a unanimous success at NC State, with faculty, students, and visitors in awe of the stunning visuals and technology. The university has achieved its goal of creating an iconic space where students and faculty from all disciplines can collaborate on new ideas, experiment with technology on a large scale, engage through course work and research, and showcase their work in a big way.
“I have worked with Christie for a very long time and for every major project I turn to them for the reliable and quality performance I know I can count on,” said Frey.
“Christie has been central to the success of the Hunt library, helping us to redefine a space and create a true visual environment, rather than just simply fill up a screen,” concluded York.
About The Sextant Group
The Sextant Group, Inc. supports owners and architects across North America with demonstrated expertise in Strategic Technology Planning, Planning and Programming, Infrastructure Design, Systems Design & Specification, and Construction Administration for new construction, facility renovation and the realization of intelligent buildings.
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.
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Christie Twist™ is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
Christie® MicroTiles® is a registered trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.
DLP® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments
A Hardware Solution for the Professional Digital Signage Player Market
Shuttle Inc.'s Application PC Business Center has primarily focused on manufacturing Shuttle brand products for the XPC, Slim PC, All-in-One, and NAS markets. Its focus during this year's Computex Taipei 2013 exhibition will be on the theme of "commercial applications," with products containing a series of players specially designed for the application and development of Digital Signage and KIOSK.
Among them, the DS47 is the latest fanless Full-HD slim thin computer model equipped with an Intel ® Celeron dual-core processor and based on a 1.3-liter slim body design. It features a body thickness of less than 40 mm with multiple screw holes on spread along the side of the casing, while the backing at its base is designed to accept various accessory cards, a design which not only meets with international VESA mounting standards but also allows users to decide the most appropriate back placement configuration depending on different usage environments. This makes the DS47 ideally suited for Digital Signage or KIOSK environments in which space for host machine placement tends to be limited.
The DS47 is equipped with a high-performance Intel ® Celeron 847 dual-core processor. It has a built-in Intel ® HD Graphics core with a maximum TDP of only 17W and a maximum memory support of DDR3-1333 16GB that provides HDMI, DVI-I video output interface, and dual screen display function. It can play a variety of media contents in a Full-HD / 1080P high-definition video and audio format. It comes equipped with functions such as dual Gigabit-LAN, Teaming mode support, Wake on LAN, and an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network card with a maximum transfer rate of up to 300 Mbps, which significantly increases remote data transmission efficiency for Digital Signage and KIOSK systems for substantial savings of operating time.
Internally, the DSS47 is integrated with a large-area fanless cooling module featuring water-cooled cooling thermal pipes combined with precisely positioned cooling holes vent design, a design capable of quickly venting the heat generated from various thermal sources of important components within the machine. It uses solid state capacitors and high-quality components that can operate stably and extensively under 24/7 conditions, and is integrated with Shuttle's own exclusive low-power noise reduction mechanistic design that requires only a 65W external power supply to meet the system electricity needs during operation, providing the reduced energy consumption, cost savings, and quiet operation that are ideally suited for low-noise usage environments such as hospitals, libraries, and the like.
The front panel boasts built-in RS232 and RS232/RS422/RS485 interfaces, along with four USB 2.0 ports. The rear panel has two built-in USB 3.0 high speed ports, allowing the DS47 to connect easily with various peripherals such as thermal printers, label printers, laser barcode scanners, and more. Therefore, in addition to being ideally suited for Digital Signage and KIOSK systems, the DS47 is also an excellent choice for use in diverse application systems such as POS (Point of Sales), education, health care, automatic control equipment, office computer, and customer service systems.
About Shuttle Computer
Shuttle Computer, the North American subsidiary of Shuttle Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, specializes in digital signage players, servers and interactive solutions that are ideal for a variety of environments including retail, hospitality, healthcare and corporate, with features such as a durable chassis, patented cooling design, powerful performance and flexible configuration.
Shuttle offers both customized and pre-configured solutions, in addition to barebone units, all of which are available in a wide-range of sizes and designs, from cube, slim and ultra-slim to all-in-one. Shuttle also offers with all new models, at no extra cost, its industry-leading 3-Year Limited Product Warranty with complimentary Lifetime Technical Support.
BrightSign Asia Ltd. further strengthens BrightSign's global presence
LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC®, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced its new presence in Asia, hereafter called BrightSign Asia. This collaboration with a strong Asian service and distribution partner greatly expands BrightSign’s reach in Asia, with an office in Hong Kong, as well as service centers in ShenZhen, Beijing and Shanghai. BrightSign Asia will serve as BrightSign’s presence in Asia, selling all BrightSign products for all vertical market applications.
“Our company is well-suited to serve all of our clients globally, and we are enthusiastic about increasing our foothold in Asia – a market of growing importance to our global expansion,” said Jeff Hastings, BrightSign’s CEO. “BrightSign Asia is deeply entrenched in the Asian markets, and we believe that the establishment of a strong presence in Asia will be beneficial to our customers worldwide.”
BrightSign Asia will service resellers and systems integrators in Chinese markets, including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, as well as Southeast Asian markets including Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam and Indonesia. The company will serve as a logistics hub capable of managing distribution and providing same-day shipping, bringing efficiency and top-notch service to BrightSign’s customers in these regions.
“BrightSign’s existing HD series of digital signage players offers the perfect combination of reliability and affordability, while the company’s newly announced XD products offer PC-class functionality and features, without the many drawbacks inherent with PC-based digital signage solutions,” said Stanley Kwok, product manager at BrightSign Asia. “We believe that solid-state technology is the future of the digital signage industry, and we are excited and proud to be the contact point for BrightSign in these Asian territories.”
BrightSign Asia will be exhibiting at Retail Asia Expo (June 4-6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre). Visit booth #H31 to learn more about BrightSign’s portfolio of digital signage players.
About BrightSign Asia
Visit http://www.brightsign-asia.biz for more information about BrightSign Asia, BrightSign products, and to learn more about BrightSign’s expanding presence in Asia.
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: .biz or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.
The video wall consists of four 46 inch monitors, with a single Audience driven media player controlling a wide range of video and animated content.
Designed for the demanding usage requirements of professional audio visual and other commercial markets, the Elo IDS portfolio delivers an interactive digital canvas in screen sizes ranging from 7 to 70-inches to attract and engage consumers with the same interface experience as popular smartphone devices. The latest 3201L and 4201L models are available with Elo’s IntelliTouch® surface acoustic wave or optical touch technologies that enable up to six simultaneous touches for multi-user interaction. Both offer strengthened clear glass to deliver industry-leading brightness while ensuring reliable touch operation for years. Integrated Elo computer module options improve digital signage reliability by removing the need for additional cabling, while compatibility is maintained for Apple iOS®, Google Android®, Linux® and Windows® environments.
This year the conference was supported by leading European association OVAB Europe (Out-of-home video advertising bureau) for the first time. “Last year I was a speaker of the conference but this year I take participation as co-organizer. It’s a great honor for me to be a part of such a great event”, - comments the conference Florian Rotberg, General Secretary at OVAB and Managing Director at invidis consulting.
“Seneca is pleased to be one of the first to support the launch of the Intel Retail Client Manager and we believe their product addresses an underserved market segment that desires simplified, integrated media player solutions. IT VARs who have had limited exposure to this market, will see value in this solution,” said Steve Maser, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at Seneca.
• Only 4 easy steps to publish engaging digital content
According to Cope, NanoLumens has developed an advanced manufacturing system, which allows them to reliably and efficiently manufacture large-format LED displays in virtually any shape, size or curvature. With this new approach to manufacturing, NanoLumens is able to deliver the ultimate flexibility to its customers. Where traditional manufacturing offers customers only a narrow range of sizes, shapes and product variations, NanoLumens new DS Series displays are limited only by the customer’s imagination, allowing them to tailor not only the content, but the actual display itself to match their creative vision.
“Euless was the first Texas Dairy Queen restaurant with digital menu boards and we couldn’t be more thrilled by the results,” said Larry Newell, President of TDQOC. “WAND’s experience made them an easy choice, but their level of professionalism from creative conceptualization to deployment and installation gave us a reason to consider more digital restaurants.”
Built upon the proven Christie Entero HB platform – the first and only LED control room display to offer Wi-Fi capability for remote adjustments and diagnosis through any wireless device – the Christie Entero HB display wall cubes and HB light engines feature proprietary third generation ArraySync™ automatic color and brightness management, generating perfectly uniform display wall visuals for the lifetime of the installation. Designed for 24/7 environments, they represent the best price/performance on the market, with superior and intuitive modular design, easy upgradability, and flexible operation for the demands of power and utilities, government, security and surveillance, and public and emergency services.
Expanding upon the most advanced LED display system design, the new Christie Entero HB 72 inch wall display cube and rear projection light engines come loaded with all the features that have made the series a success, including zero maintenance and high reliability, plug-and-play installation and Wi-Fi networking, as well as the full SXGA+, HD and WUXGA format capabilities. With enhanced continuous automatic self-management color and newer high brightness LED technology, they are true “plug-and-play” display solution available for control rooms today. The light engine can also be purchased for “stand alone,” custom installations or retrofit.
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AOPEN’s European Marketing Manager, Gabrielle Offringa, said the company had acted quickly to ensure its next-generation engines complied with the performance standards and interoperability requirements of the new Scala solution, putting them through an extensive certification process.
Now, Christie customers can fulfill their entire video wall requirements with one vendor thanks to the Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution that brings a turnkey, interactive digital experience to multiple users. Quad Full-HD resolution, high pixel density and LED backlighting combine to provide a visually stunning display with the smallest bezels of any bonded video wall. 
McAllister brings a broad range of sales experience to Scala. Most recently he was VP of Business Development at Firestone Financial where he drove new vertical development for the commercial lender. Prior to Firestone, he launched TouchTunes Interactive Networks (Digital Media Network) and over 15 years built that business from zero to over $100M revenue. During his tenure at TouchTunes he was an integral part in building their DOOH and music network into bars and restaurants across North America. His experience also includes developing comprehensive go to market plans for TouchTunes’ Mobile platform as well as being an integral member of the executive team responsible for acquiring and integrating two media companies. While at TouchTunes, McAllister was also responsible for expansion into Mexico and Canada driving revenue and client acquisition.
NanoLumens’ 6,000-square-foot showroom is located at the company’s new 32,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This cutting-edge showroom houses an ever-changing collection of NanoLumens’ displays, ranging in size from six to more than 16 feet across. The showroom currently features 14 of the company’s displays – an impressive collection of flexible, square, rectangular, circular and even specialty-shaped displays that highlight the diversity of NanoLumens’ portfolio. The displays are powered by the XD1230, BrightSign’s newest flagship player that boasts a video engine capable of playing two 1080p60 videos simultaneously, as well as the ability to display live HDTV content. In all, a total of six XD1230 units were installed, plus two of BrightSign’s HD models to power a very unique mannequin display.
All of the players are routed through a Gefen switcher and into NanoLumens’ display interfaces, enabling any player to feed content to any of the displays with just the push of a button. This enables the NanoLumens sales team to present compelling demonstrations, and even switch source content spontaneously to customize the sales experience in real time.
The interim art space, created at the entryway to Pier 57, features a “magic carpet” sculptural installation of 36 hanging shipping containers designed by Madrid-based architecture firm CH+QS Arquitectos. Eight Christie HD10K-M 1080 HD 3-chip DLP® projectors create a special interactive experience within the space, projecting moving images onto the containers of everyday life in New York, including subway scenes and scenes of childhood memories. Displayed in brilliant HD and using the projectors’ embedded warping, blending and color matching capabilities, the images help to simulate a virtual subway train – with visitors traveling from end to end, passing through the containers as one would walk through the different cars of the train. There is an ambient audio track built around the rhythmic rumble of a subway train and layered with city sounds. Walking further into the installation, visitors become participants, and are encouraged to yell and make different vocal sounds into microphones that trigger motion of the visuals.
Garson Yu was born in Hong Kong, and immigrated to America in 1983 to pursue his art education. He attended the Swain School of Design in Massachusetts where he studied with painter David L. Smith. Garson continued his studies at the Yale School of Art, where he received his MFA in Graphic Design. While studying graphic design, he continued to pursue his studio art study with Bernard Chase, Lester Johnson and Erwin Hauer. Upon graduating in 1987, he was honored with the Alexei Brodovitch Prize in Graphic Design.
Designed to be easy to install, the V801 is ideal for applications that require larger screen sizes. With a full HD panel, integrated temperature sensors and fans, the V801 can handle extended use in locations such as education, retail, restaurants, training facilities and corporate boardrooms.
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The completed James B. Hunt Jr. Library has been a unanimous success at NC State, with faculty, students, and visitors in awe of the stunning visuals and technology. The university has achieved its goal of creating an iconic space where students and faculty from all disciplines can collaborate on new ideas, experiment with technology on a large scale, engage through course work and research, and showcase their work in a big way.
