SACRAMENTO, CA/24-7PressRelease/ -- DFI Tech, the leading provider of customized hardware solutions for applications in Digital Signage, Interactive Kiosks, Gaming, Industrial Automation, Medical and Broadcast, announced the availability of the new MK20, a 20" multimedia kiosk and digital signage platform that elevates the user experience to new levels.

"We are excited to be first to market with such an innovative platform as the MK20", said Mr. David Lu, CEO of DFI Tech. "The market made it very clear to us that they wanted more capability to elevate the user experience with enhanced display, interactivity and sound, and we heard them loud and clear."

The MK20 is a next generation solution focusing on enhancing the customer experience and making it more multi-dimensional, all while being built on an industrial strength platform that will last for years with heavy use and no degradation in performance. Features of the MK20 interactive kiosk platform include:

•  All-In-One, with the display and media player integrated into one system
•  Tilted screen for easier viewing and interaction
•  Equipped with two cameras, microphone, speakers and networking capabilities. In retail, the MK20 provides two-way interaction between a customer and a remote product specialist
•  Networking capabilities include Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Cellular (3G/4G) communications.
•  20" size provides ample display space without the unit too big to sit on a counter
•  Wide horizontal and vertical viewing areas due to industrial grade components
•  Two speakers for stereo audio, ideal for showcasing media content like a movie trailer.
•  Projected capacitive touchscreen, which enables multiple touches, pinch and zoom, etc.
•  Intel's Ivy Bridge platform. Providing larger, more detailed and smoother video playback.
•  The unit can also be equipped with a card reader to take payments and serve as a point of sale
•  Five year DFI Tech lifecycle guarantee

The MK20 is a 4G LTE, POS-ready Media Kiosk, and a highly customizable platform allowing for dynamic, cloud-deployed content. Its wide-aspect ratio screen, complemented by stereo speakers, makes it ideal for the display and interaction of entertainment media and advertisements in their natural format.

"We are pleased with the early interest and uptake of this innovative new solution," said Andy Lu, Director of Business Development. "We expect this solution to be widely used across a broad number of applications."

To learn more about the MK20, DFI Tech's other solutions, as well our unique systems integration and customization capability, please call (916) 568-1234, email us at , or visit our website at www.dfitech.com.

About DFI Tech

For over 30 years DFI Tech has been a leading provider of hard systems tailored to meet the unique needs of companies in several industries, including Gaming, Digital Signage, Interactive Kiosks, Industrial Automation, Medical, and Broadcast. Well known for their custom integration services, multi-year lifecycle support, and extremely responsive customer service, DFI continues to lead the industry in delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of demanding applications in a variety of industries. To learn more, call (916) 568-1234, email us at , or visit our website at www.dfitech.com.

With 4th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor (Haswell), Intel® AMT 9.0, Intel® RCM and 4K Resolution

Taipei, Taiwan – Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, is please to introduce world first Intelligent Pluggable Systems Specification (IPSS) compliant OPS digital signage player, the OPS885.  The OPS885 adopts the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with the Mobile Intel® QM87 Express chipset and provides superb graphics performance with 4K resolution.  It comes with Intel® Active Management Technology 9.0 (AMT 9.0) that offers convenient remote diagnosis and cost-effective maintenance.  The advanced signage player also features Intel® Retail Client Manager (Intel® RCM) that integrates an easy-to-use digital signage content CMS with analytics and security features.  The IPSS compliant OPS885 provides digital signage vendors a comprehensive solution, and reduces their development effort and time to market.  It is excellent for various display applications in shopping mall, corporate, education, bank, transportation, retail store, restaurant, performing art center.

“Nowadays, digital signage could be seen in shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, stations, medical centers, campus, and many more.  According to a recent Nielsen consumer survey, digital signage at the point-of-sale considerably increases brand awareness by 14 percent and, more importantly, increases sales by as much as 33 percent.  It’s one of many data points that underscore the worldwide growth of digital signage systems,” said Robert Wang, Director of Sales & Marketing of the Digital Signage Business Unit at Axiomtek.  “Axiomtek keeps working closely with Intel to streamline the design of digital signage solutions.  Building upon the Intel® Intelligent Pluggable Systems Specification, Axiomtek’s new OPS885 can provide digital signage vendors a comprehensive solution that eases system integration and simplifies the design, deployment, and management of digital signage networks.”

Axiomtek’s OPS885 is an excellent platform to manage and broadcast visual and audio content effectively to provide visitors with information, entertainment and a variety of other content.  Its dimension is only 200 x119 x 30 mm, which is suitable for all kinds of digital signage applications, even in the space-constrained environments. Development, installation, management, maintenance and upgrade are all easy.  The signage module supports one DDR3L SO-DIMM socket with memory maximum up to 8 GB.  In addition, it features one mSATA interface as storage device and two PCI Express Mini Card slots for graphics-enhanced video card, wireless LAN card for 802.11 b/g/n and 3G/GPRS, and tuner/AV capture card.

This smart pluggable module is connected to OPS-compliant display via a standardized JAE TX-25 plug connector, and includes HDMI, DisplayPort, UART, audio, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 signals.  The OPS885 also features a wide range of connectivity options, including one 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port, one RS-232 port, one HDMI interface, two USB 3.0 ports, and one USB 2.0 port on front panel.
Axiomtek’s OPS885 is available now. For more product information and to pre-order your samples, please visit global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at .

Advanced Features:

•     Intel® Intelligent Pluggable Systems Specification (IPSS) compliance
•     Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) compliance
•     Supports 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor onboard (formerly codename: Haswell)
•     Intel® QM87 Express chipset
•     Supports Intel® Active Management Technology 9.0 (iAMT)
•     Supports Intel® Retail Client Manager (Intel® RCM)
•     Supports DDR3L SO-DIMM 1600 max. up to 8 GB
•     Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 PCI Express Mini Card expansion slots
•     Optional 802.11 b/g/n
•     HDMI interface for 2nd display

CHICAGO - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Vice President of Marketing Ashley Flaska has been named a 2014 Channel Chief by CRN Magazine.  She was recognized based upon her record of business innovation and dedication to the partner community.

A publication devoted to the worldwide technology reseller channel, CRN recognized the top executives in the industry directly responsible for driving channel sales and growth within their organizations, while defending the importance of the channel throughout the entire IT Industry.

A 12-year veteran of NEC Display, Flaska is responsible for the company’s overall marketing strategy.  She has played a crucial role in developing NEC Display’s best-in-class marketing and channel programs, including Star Student (Education), Integrate NEC (Integration Business), Business Advantage (SMB) and Medical Plus (Healthcare).

“I am honored to receive this prestigious award and to be recognized with the great channel minds of the IT industry,” Flaska said.  “This award is reflective of our entire organization and the emphasis we place on helping our channel partners drive revenue growth and profitability.”

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

The 2014 Channel Chiefs list is featured in the February 24, 2014, issue of CRN Magazine and is featured online at www.crn.com.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. It has deployed more than one-million large-format displays worldwide.  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.

Mvix, an industry leader in high definition digital signage products, is proud to announce a country-wide initiative of building food awareness across K-12 school districts.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) - Mvix, an industry leader in high definition digital signage products, is proud to announce a country-wide initiative of building food awareness across K-12 school districts. Leveraging its partnership with menu planners, school districts and POS providers, Mvix will install large screen displays in school cafeterias across the country that will showcase meals of the day. Along with daily menu details, relevant nutritional information, such as description, calorie counts and possible allergens will also be made available. While these cafeteria-based digital signs are directed toward students, similar information will be also be provided to parents via dedicated, school/district branded websites and mobile apps.

Describing the three pronged approach of this initiative, Ross McClymonds, VP of Sales at Mvix stated: “First, we have focused on creating an extremely low cost platform to incentivize high adoption. Second, this initiative aims to service its primary audience i.e. parents and children. Third, the technology should provide a hands-free, easy-to-use system which is an enabler for school and district administrators.”

As schools move away from traditional methods such as hand-distributed photocopied monthly menus, installing highly visible HD display screens in cafeterias is a step forward in providing necessary information to help students make healthier eating decisions and establish nutritious long-term dietary habits. Digital signage can also make it easier for schools to comply with changing legislation governing school food programs, such as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 which established new detailed guidelines for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

“Generating awareness and informing about healthy eating habits is the first step toward a healthy America,” stated Ross McClymonds. “We hope to make kids aware of their food choices, and help them make the right decision to achieve a well-nourished life by eating well. Having allergen information on menu boards, websites, and mobile platforms, schools can offer parents a sense of comfort.”

While such digital displays could previously be installed and maintained through dedicated efforts by school administrators, incorporating the menu database with Mvix’s digital school menu initiative the displays will be updated automatically, greatly reducing the level of effort and involvement required by schools or districts. Leveraging this data across platforms, Mvix is also developing mobile access systems for making menu, calorie, and allergens information readily accessible on tablets and mobile devices.

About Mvix

Mvix, based in Sterling, Virginia, was founded in 2005 that has become one of the industry leaders in the field of cloud-based digital signage hardware and software. With over 9000 clients in over 20 countries, Mvix has established itself as a dominant player in the low-cost signage market.

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

TAIPEI, TAIWAN -  From March 9 to 21, CAYIN will participate in the 2014 Taiwan Trade Mission to Latin America, held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council. CAYIN will share its most innovative digital signage solutions to visitors from emerging markets in Latin America.

At the trade mission, CAYIN will visit Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil and will thoroughly introduce its professional digital signage solutions in these countries. In response to the rapid economic growth in Latin America and the potential needs for high-technology products in Mexico and Brazil, CAYIN will showcase two digital signage player models: SMP-200, a compact, energy-saving digital signage player, and SMP-WEBDUO, a dual display web-based digital signage player.

New digital signage business opportunities in Latin America

SMP-200 supports multimedia content in seven zones. Users can update and play multimedia content via USB flash drive or SD card. What’s more, SMP-200 is extremely energy efficient and the maximum power consumption is less than 6W that can greatly help users reduce overall management costs. SMP-WEBDUO is a high-performance digital signage player. It supports Full HD video and various types of digital content, integration with touch screens or mobile devices, integration with 3G, GPS, and Google Maps, and flexible combinations of displays. Taking advantage of embedded system technology, both of the models can meet great scalability and achieve long-term stability. Moreover, compared with personal computers, CAYIN’s player is more suitable for local weather conditions.

CAYIN believes that the road show to Latin American countries including Mexico(Mexico D.F.),Colombia(Bogotá), Ecuador(Guayaquil), and Brazil(Sao Paulo) will be a great opportunity to meet the needs of existing and potential customers in the said region. Ravel Chi, Vice President of CAYIN Technology, said, “We are looking forward to building close and long-term business partnerships in Latin America.” CAYIN sincerely welcomes you to visit us at the 2014 Taiwan Trade Mission to Latin America.

For more detailed information, please check:
http://mission.taiwantrade.com.tw/TradeMission/Content.aspx?ID=4956&MenuID=4956&MissionID=TT1352

About CAYIN Technology

CAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ever-growing market demand for almost limitless applications.

Frank Mayer and Associates selects Wireless Ronin to jointly develop in-dealership solution

MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: RNIN), a leading digital marketing technologies solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., a leader in the creative design and manufacturing of branded in-store merchandising and displays, to provide digital marketing solutions for a leading North American heavy and medium-duty truck manufacturer with approximately 800 locations in North America.

Wireless Ronin will provide media players, software and content development for in-dealership kiosks and mobile tablets. The solutions will feature Wireless Ronin’s RoninCast 4.2 software along with ongoing hosting services.

Frank Mayer and Associates selected Wireless Ronin because of its extensive experience in the automotive industry as well as its industry-leading solutions that have a proven track record of helping automotive companies improve and streamline communication across dealership networks. From a corporate level, the truck manufacturer wanted to standardize product information and increase communication, capture leads, and provide relevant analytics to its dealers, while allowing the flexibility for dealership specific promotions and offers.

“This new win is a direct result of our leading digital marketing solutions that have proven effective at improving messaging, branding and marketing responsiveness across nationwide dealership networks,” said Scott Koller, Wireless Ronin’s president and CEO. “Our vast experience in the auto industry made us the clear choice in this competitive process, as our solutions are able to vastly improve the in-store customer experience, and ultimately, drives sales.”

About Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. is a creative point-of-purchase display, in-store merchandising, interactive kiosk and promotional marketing company. Founded in 1931, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s headquarters are located in the Milwaukee area with additional sales offices in the U.S.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

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

Grafton, WI - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Champagne as Director, Account Executive with Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Steve’s background includes over 10 years’ experience in creative retail merchandising. He has provided cost-effective, high-impact merchandising solutions designed to increase sales and strengthen brand identity at the point of sale with several Fortune 500 companies. Steve will be based out of the Texas office.

Olea Kiosks, Inc. introduces the Cambridge Self Check-In Kiosks. A sleek, beautifully designed, and incredibly efficient kiosk created specifically for use in the healthcare industry.

Cerritos, CA (PRWEB) - Introducing the Cambridge Self Check-in Kiosk, by Olea Kiosks Inc. – a sleek, beautifully designed, and incredibly efficient kiosk created specifically for use in the healthcare industry. This ingeniously engineered kiosk is fully ADA and HIPAA compliant. The Cambridge came to life mainly to accommodate patient check-in and facilitate co-payments. Olea’s “Better Kiosks through Intelligent Design” motto has clearly driven our team in the making of this uniquely impressive, industry-leading unit.

Unlike other healthcare industry kiosks, the Cambridge does not require an adjustable height mechanism. Instead, the peripherals of the kiosk are extended forward in order to provide full front access by wheelchair. The advantages of the Cambridge kiosk are not limited to the end user. This kiosk features a quick change hardware system that allows for easy removal of hardware using no tools, and it is entirely serviceable from the front side. This reduces downtime, allows for back-to-back and circular positioning of multiple units, and saves time/money for the owner of the kiosk.

In addition to its stunning physical attributes, sometimes it’s what is on the inside that counts. The Cambridge is compatible with all healthcare kiosk software programs, including software made by Epic, PatientWorks, Siemens, McKesson, NextGen, and many more.

Olea will be introducing the Cambridge live in booth #1590 at HIMSS 2014 from February 23-27 in Orlando, Florida. The show will take place in the Orange County Convention Center, where Olea will have experts on-site to answer questions and demonstrate all aspects of the Cambridge healthcare kiosk, along with a few of our other award-winning healthcare adapted and way-finding kiosks.

About Olea Kiosks Inc.

Olea is the industry leading designer and manufacturer of custom kiosks. The company is committed to offering innovative and cutting edge designs for self-service and multimedia kiosks. With an acclaimed staff of designers, engineers and metal/woods craftsmen, Olea has been able to customize solutions for virtually every application and industry. In addition, the company provides a full range of services including OEM manufacturing, structural engineering and certification services. The company is located at 13845 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703. All products Made in the USA. For more information on Olea Kiosks, visit http://www.olea.com, or call (800) 927-8063.

Global technology company extends leading multi-vendor service capability from banking, retail and telecom to the travel industry in China

WEBWIRE – BEIJING, China –  NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced that it provides professional maintenance service support to most airlines and airports  in China -- reaching more than 500 check-in kiosks across 30 major cities. In addition to NCR technology, it also supports kiosks manufactured by local and foreign manufacturers.  

Last year, NCR gained a foothold with China Eastern Airlines for providing on-site support and software services for its entire fleet of 130 self check-in kiosks. This year, NCR won another multi-vendor service contract from Shenzhen Airlines for servicing the airline’s check-in kiosks which included NCR branded solutions and those from a local vendor.

“Since we entered the travel industry in China in 2008, NCR’s leading self-service airport check-in solution and flexible services model has transformed the passenger experience for a number of airlines and airports,” said Jimmy Zheng, general manager for NCR Services in Greater China. “NCR’s leading multi-vendor services organization has already been recognized by the local financial, retail and telelcom industries, and is now earning the trust of the travel industry. It is a testimony to our commitment for service quality and customer satisfaction, making the everyday transactions of life easier for businesses and the customers they serve.”

The comprehensive service capabilities and widespread IT support network in China make NCR the preferred multi-vendor services provider by the local travel industry. NCR has more than 200 service points and nearly 500 certified customer service engineers in over 50 cities in China. NCR also operates parts depots and warehouses in most areas, allowing it to provide efficient and faster on-site support and parts recovery services to airlines and airports.  

NCR supports 19 of the world’s top 20 banks, seven of the top 10 retailers, eight of the top 10 telecom firms and four of the top five airlines. In China, NCR also provides self-service check-in solutions for airlines such as China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Air 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 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000 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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Services leverage Hughes hardware using Scala software

Germantown, Md - Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) announced that it has teamed with digital signage software leader, Scala, to offer retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSR) turnkey multi-channel retail signage and multi-screen digital menu board services. The new HughesON™ Digital Media Services allow retailers to quickly and easily enhance their stores by leveraging high-impact video and rich-media across all their locations. In support of the new offerings, Hughes, the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, and a leading provider of managed network services and applications, is now a Certified Scala Partner providing solutions on a global basis.

The new Retail Signage and Digital Menu Board Services combine Scala’s industry-proven software with Hughes’ video-enabled hardware platforms. The new services are part of a suite of HughesON Media Services which can be deployed with turnkey installation, hosting, field maintenance, content sourcing and financing.

“Today retailers know they must deliver a digitally enhanced customer experience to be competitive, whether to increase revenues or lower costs. Unfortunately, many companies believe digital media solutions are too complex and expensive or that rich-media will bring their networks to their knees,” said Mike Tippets, vice president, Hughes Solutions Group. “Our new solutions address these concerns head-on. With innovative hardware and software, combined with our unique service infrastructure, scale and financial strength, Hughes allows retailers to start small and scale up, eliminating upfront capital costs.”

“Using our award-winning software, the new HughesON Media Services give retailers and QSRs a fast start to deploying digital signage and digital menu boards without a huge upfront investment,” said Dan McAllister, executive vice president, Scala. “A core strength of Scala and a unique part of this offering is the ability to quickly test results and analyze options. Retailers will leverage rich-media in ways they may not have thought possible before; ways I am sure they won’t want to be without going forward.”

About Scala

Scala has a passion for creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move consumers, employees and products. Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimize the customer experience, and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., with multiple subsidiaries across Europe and Asia, and over 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: www.scala.com

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 3.3 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit www.hughes.com.

First bank in the Middle East region to deploy NCR APTRA Activate software and use the latest Windows 7 platform to make everyday banking transactions easier

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced it has signed a five-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with Emirates NBD to revolutionize banking services in Dubai with NCR software platforms and innovative retail banking solutions. NCR was chosen as the unified, end-to-end self-service ATM technology vendor – hardware, software and services - for Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East.

Robust NCR software platforms, including NCR APTRA Activate , will create a reliable, secure and consistent consumer experience across all of Emirates NBD’s self-service ATM channels. Emirates NBD will be one of the first large financial institutions in the world to move their self-service network to the Windows 7 platform, enhancing security with updated patches.

As part of Emirates NBD’s new software platform, NCR will install APTRA interactive services, a software-based technology solution that lets live tellers take remote control of an ATM as they speak and conduct transactions with customers via two-way audio and video. The interactive services are delivered through APTRA Interactive Teller , which allows the bank to re-purpose existing resources for higher value customer service and sales initiatives and optimize costs.

“Our agreement with NCR will deliver the latest software and hardware technology to help transform the Emirates NBD banking experience so we can sharpen our focus on customers and better understand their needs – a key pillar of our business strategy,” said Ali Sajwani, Emirates NBD Group CIO. “NCR brings a unique vision for transforming retail banking through software platforms, helping us speed our innovation and improve our customer experience.”

In addition, NCR will replace 200 non-NCR ATMs with NCR SelfServ cash dispenser and intelligent deposit ATMs.

“As one of the premier financial institutions in the region, Emirates NBD continues to find new ways to delight their customers with outstanding service and convenience,” said Stelios Fragkos, vice president Asia, Middle East and Africa, NCR Financial Services. “Through these new software platforms, Emirates NBD’s customers will experience a faster and more convenient banking experience, making their everyday transactions easier.”

About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (dfm:Emirates NBD) is a leading bank in the region. Emirates NBD is the leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with 149 branches and over 768 ATMs and CDMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena, and has strong Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations.

The bank has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India, Beijing and Iran. For more information, please visit: www.emiratesnbd.com

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 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with approximately 29,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Hebron, KY.  BlueStar, a leading global distributor of ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, and RFID technology solutions, will now market and distribute products made by PioneerPOS, a fast-rising Point-of-Sale manufacturer.  Based in California, PioneerPOS has a worldwide presence as a maker of all-in-one computers, touch screen monitors, and kiosks with powerful touchscreen capability.   The Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Gaming sectors have come to rely on their industry-specific designs, and the company has an exceptional reputation for quality and responsiveness.

PioneerPOS manufactures its solutions entirely in the USA, allowing them to drive down lead times even for highly customized installations.  With engineering experience woven firmly into its DNA, PioneerPOS has also built a reputation in the Channel for endurance.

PioneerPOS has been selective in choosing partners during its twenty years of growth, but BlueStar proved to be an ideal ally in bringing products to market.  “PioneerPOS is excited about our partnership with BlueStar,” said Michael Flores, Director of Business Development.  “We feel that BlueStar’s logistics, customer reach and value-added services are a perfect match with our company and product offerings and look forward to a successful partnership.”

BlueStar is equally confident about the new partnership.  Mark Fraker, Vice President of Marketing for BlueStar, thinks the California manufacturer will be a welcome addition to BlueStar’s offerings.  “PioneerPOS is commited to customer success, as evidence by their product mix and flexible configurations. We are excited to have them as a partner and the prospects of driving incramental new revenues for both parties.”

About PioneerPOS

Founded in 1994, PioneerPOS Inc. lives by the motto “We can really do it.”  Based in California, with offices in Asia and distributors worldwide, its focus is designing and supplying integrated/embedded touch screen solutions for various vertical markets, such as hospitality, retail, gaming, manufacturing, labor management, healthcare, and kiosk.   Its extensive facilities and years of expertise means it can designing custom products from conception through production, including custom molding, system board engineering, laboratory or agency approval, assembly and final testing.   Winner of several OEM projects, PioneerPOS is committed to its Partners, including value-added-resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs), and software vendors (ISVs), valuing those relationships as key building blocks of the company's overall performance. The company is a global leader in innovation, quality and service.

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.
 

Brazilian-based chain enhances operations and provides a standardized path for expansion with global tech company’s industry-leading POS technology

SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that Risotto Mix has installed NCR Colibri and NCR Colibri Back Office software running on NCR point-of-sale (POS) technology to streamline its operations. Risotto Mix stores are located in food courts, where most consumers are looking for fast, high-quality service. The chain relies on NCR solutions to streamline service while achieving system up-time.

Risotto Mix, founded in 2001, is using NCR Colibri for its, usability and reliability. Today, the restaurant chain, which has 38 franchised and 7 self-owned stores based throughout the country, uses NCR Colibri for all cashier functions, as well as for reporting.

Additionally, NCR Colibri Back Office allows the restaurant chain to remotely monitor all financial and administrative functions through a central location. Risotto Mix expects to gain greater control over costs to improve their bottom line. The software also allows for purchase quotation, profit margin simulation, and inventory control.

As part of the agreement, NCR is providing maintenance and support services for the corporate-owned stores as well as their franchised operations.

“As Risotto Mix grows, it is important that we utilize the most advanced and durable consumer transaction solution available today. NCR strengthens us technologically while providing us with national support, no matter where we expand," says Valter Monteiro, IT Manager of Risotto Mix.

Part of Soares Group, Risotto Mix plans to open additional stores in 2014 using NCR solutions that is the standard platform for all new Risotto Mix stores.

“The implementation of NCR solutions helped Risotto Mix to improve its speed of service and enhance the guest experience," added Mauricio Medeiros, NCR Brazil Channels Director. “With NCR’s Hospitality solutions, Risotto Mix is well positioned to expand throughout Brazil and provide its customers with an exceptional dining experience.”

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 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Web site: www.ncr.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
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About Risotto Mix

Founded in 2001, Risotto Mix offers the Best brazilian and internacional gastronomy with a mix of options that make the franchise network the faster and complete fast-food of the country. There are more than 90 items on the menu that brings seafood, grills, pasta, parmeggianas, risottos, salads, strogonoffs and kids combined. Currently, Risotto Mix has more than 40 stores in 14 states in the country and it is one fastest growing companies in franchising segment for the last three years.

Livewire Digital (http://livewiredigital.com/) reached a milestone, processing more than $100,000,000 worth of ski-lift ticket sales through the self-serve kiosk network developed and hosted by the company.

York, PA (PRWEB) - Processing more than $100,000,000 worth of ski-lift ticket sales through a self-serve kiosk network developed and hosted by the company, Livewire Digital's Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Linda Gilbert, says, “It’s exciting to know that we have automated these significant sales, saving money, time, and overhead for retail store clients.”

The company’s touch-screen eConcierge® system helps customers shopping at outdoor-related retail stores quickly find ski tickets at some of the best ski destinations in the country-- including Vail Resorts, Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Arapahoe Basin, Sierra at Tahoe, and many others. Over 60 touch-screen kiosks have been installed in boutique ski shops and other retail stores that sell the tickets, including Sports Authority, Colorado Ski and Golf, Any Mountain, REI, and Breeze Max, increasing revenue and reducing losses, expenses and the personnel needed to man the sales. Because the kiosks designed by Livewire Digital dispense fully valid tickets instead of "vouchers," customers can not only buy discounted tickets, they can hop onto the slopes sooner, avoiding long ticket lines at resort gates.

For ski and outdoor adventure stores, Livewire Digital’s system automates a labor-intensive process and provides accountability lacking in manual ticket inventories from multiple ski resorts. One of the first clients to engage Livewire to help was retail giant REI.

Kiosks Help Tourism Venues in Las Vegas and Williamsburg with Ticket Sales. Other tickets sold through Livewire Digital-loaded kiosks are making business easier for clients in a wide range of industries. At the Stratosphere Casino in Las Vegas, visitors buy lift ride and roller coaster tickets at kiosks located at the top and base of the iconic 112-floor tower. Customers pay by credit card or cash at the automated kiosks, which are integrated with the casino’s Agilysys’s ShowGate ticketing system. Nearby, at the Light Nightclub and Daylight Beach Club, new kiosks take ticket sales off the to-do list of employees at the Mandalay Bay Casino Resort, freeing them up for other duties.

On the other side of the country, Livewire Digital is set to install kiosks in Colonial Williamsburg in April. These self-service kiosks will sell admission tickets to the historic district as well as other special events and local attractions, automating the sales for the busy tourism staff there.

For these installations, Livewire Digital developed the entire platform, including the server-based ticketing application and user interface, transaction processing, kiosk remote management system, and hosting services. Other applications for Livewire’s interactive kiosks of note include tourist and safety resources in New York City and directional and check-in assistance at Foxwood Casinos. Livewire Digital is also the software vendor for the new, popular ChargeItSpot, a free cell phone charging kiosk. Livewire Digital’s eConcerige®-powered kiosks and digital signs have been in the marketplace for 15 years.

About Livewire Digital

Livewire is the Power to Connect, creating software solutions for kiosks, digital signage, and mobile applications, all managed from its eConcierge® Content Management System. Founded in 1998, Livewire works with partners to install kiosks in retail stores nationwide.

Livewire’s many turnkey solutions increase revenue and productivity for its customers, while lowering overhead and providing seamless integration. Livewire provides cutting-edge software, hardware consulting, and system integration, bringing the necessary puzzle pieces together to increase customer engagement and create a better end-user experience. Simply put, Livewire builds kiosk software that elevates your experience and exceeds your expectations.

Prominent Platform to Enhance Mobile App Security and Operations Management in the “App Era”

SALT LAKE CITY – Moki (www.mokimobility.com), an expert in mobile app security and operations, today announced the rebrand of its Web-based management platform MokiManage, which will now be known as Moki Tracker, along with new features that enhance Moki’s capabilities in the mobile security solutions space. The rebrand will further position Moki as a leading mobile app security and app operations management provider.

“Visibility is security, and Moki Tracker is like night-vision for your apps,” said Tom Karren, CEO and co-founder of Moki. “Tracker is a rebranded, repositioned, and redirected offering with added features, and new features will continue to be rolled out to show our devotion to our mission of unending innovation.”

Tracker is a runtime security strategy that provides in-depth performance, compliance, settings, and support information about apps. Because most security issues are only visible as patterns, Tracker helps users monitor a broad range of data points. But unlike many other mobile analytics providers, Tracker pinpoints security problems down to the individual device, and then responds by changing app settings without pushing an update.

“We believe that app security is the foundation upon which our platform is built,” Karren said. “Our app operations management platform gives businesses the peace of mind and confidence to succeed in what I call the ‘App Era.’ Moki Tracker consists of both app and device management instruments purpose-built for managing the needs of mobile, along with endpoint monitoring, live Follow Me support, and a full suite of actionable management tools.”

Periodically, new features will be embedded into Moki Tracker. New features already added include Device Export (details of all devices can be exported for analysis), Action Sequences (schedule one-time or recurring app commands, and custom actions can be interpreted by the app developer to perform any custom command), and Web Requests. The latter consists of an aggregate log of all web traffic from the app, flagging of all non-secure requests, requests checked against known blacklists, and alerts when questionable requests are made.

"We have seen many customers make a fast shift to mobile solutions," said Brad Caldwell, Founder and CEO of SecurityMetrics. "Our app, MobileScan, was created to help merchants maintain compliance while using mobile devices for various business operations. Mobile security is a pervasive issue and we decided to leverage Moki technology because their runtime scanning and reporting gives us the visibility to help keep customers secure."

Moki Tracker brings essential visibility, control, and security for customer-facing mobile apps. To find out more about Tracker, please visit http://mokimobility.com/products/tracker/.   

About Moki

Moki is founded on the vision that mobile apps are increasingly the touch point where consumers and businesses interact. The company is driving and advancing the vision and delivery of advanced management for comprehensive and mission-critical apps across a variety of organizations. MokiMobility is rapidly expanding the capability and optimal operation of mobile apps and devices for business to consumer functionality where the application “just has to work.”

Charlotte, NC – Systems Maintenance Services Inc. (SMS) announced that it has joined the prestigious Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA). DSA is a non-profit trade organization serving the digital signage, interactive kiosk, mobile and self-service technology industries.

As one of the largest full-service IT hardware support and asset lifecycle providers in the world, clients rely on SMS’ experience and extensive global infrastructure for a wide variety of mission-critical support services. Through its 700+ member staff of technical engineers, global parts logistics, 24x7 global call center and 100+ field offices, SMS offers customized support for numerous specialty devices, including:

•     Scanning, monitoring and testing devices (i.e. healthcare, petroleum, etc.)
•     Display/custom kiosks
•     ATMs
•     Mobile display terminals (i.e. EMT)
•     Manufacturing and specialized robotics

“After careful analysis as to where best to extend our service portfolio, Interactive Media and Self-Service proved to be an obvious perfect fit,” said Sy Inwentarz, SMS Executive Vice President. “When we enter a new marketplace, we engage with a full commitment to success. That always means active trade association participation. DSA was the natural choice.”  

“The DSA membership is a world-class organization comprising a who’s who in digital screenmedia,” said Paul Flanigan, DSA executive director. “We have a broad cross-section of members, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our membership includes users, vendors, network operators, agencies, brands, integrators, pro A/V firms and more. Companies join the DSA to network effectively, gain access to valuable information, and to save money, all with the goal to be successful in their digital efforts.”

SMS Contact for Specialty Device & Engineering Support:
Sy Inwentarz
SMS Executive Vice President
Phone: (973)886-0570

About Digital Screenmedia Association

The Digital Screenmedia Association was formed through the April 2010 merger of the Digital Signage Association and the Self-Service & Kiosk Association. With over 650 members, the purpose of the DSA is to advance the growth and excellence of the global digital signage, interactive kiosk and mobile community through advocacy, education and networking. See www.digitalscreenmedia.org.  

DARTMOUTH, NS and Burlington ON, PharmaChoice, a leading independent Canadian retail pharmacy network, today announced the selection of ADFLOW Networks to supply its in-store digital signage network.

“After an extensive vetting process, it became clear to us that ADFLOW Networks was the best partner to help us propel our digital signage network to new heights,” said Dwayne Boudreau, Director of Marketing, PharmaChoice. “The installation and technical support provided by ADFLOW Networks was a key differentiator for us. The ADFLOW software will make it easy for us to schedule content across the entire network while providing our independent pharmacy owners with a powerful and user-friendly tool to create fantastic, localized content for their unique market.”

ADFLOW Networks is a leading provider of digital signage networks for pharmacies, financial institutions, retailers, and convenience stores across North America. Based in Dartmouth, NS, PharmaChoice is a member-owned co-operative more than 420 independently owned pharmacies nationally. Phase one of the deployments which focused on pharmacies in Eastern Canada has already been successfully completed.

Mike Abbott, President of ADFLOW Networks stated, “ADFLOW’s customers are looking for a partner that can remove the burden of day to day support from their digital signage networks. They want a turnkey solution provider that offers installation expertise and assistance, 24 X 7 technical support, project management and content consulting and creation services. We are delighted to add PharmaChoice to our growing list of pharmacy retailers.”

About PharmaChoice

Based in Dartmouth, NS, PharmaChoice is a member-owned co-operative that represents more than 420 independent pharmacy owners across Canada. Launched in 1999, PharmaChoice empowers independent drug stores to combine professional services with a wide range of competitively priced products adapted to customer needs. The PharmaChoice philosophy is embodied in our slogan “Advice for Life” and we live that promise everyday as an integral part of healthcare in the communities we serve.

About ADFLOW Networks

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

Tampa, FL and Irvine, CA – Wondersign and IAdea are teaming up to make digital signage more accessible and affordable. Hardware technology leader IAdea certifies Wondersign as one of the company’s software partners of their choice. Wondersign fully supports all IAdea media players, signboards and multi-touch signboards. The industry’s most complete family of digital signage media players and signboards gets complemented with the industry’s most intuitive content management system that is both powerful and affordable.

“For our clients, flexibility and usability are key. By partnering with IAdea and their wide range of state-of-the-art digital signage media players and signboards, we’re able to provide them with a variety of solutions tailored to their individual needs”, says Andy Reinhard, CEO at Wondersign.

“IAdea is glad to add Wondersign to the roster of certified software partners,” says Rex Chen, Executive Vice President of IAdea. “We are happy to see our technology gaining popular support and becoming mainstream in the digital signage industry."

Wondersign offers its users one of the most comprehensive and affordable cloud-based solutions for digital signage and digital out-of-home (DOOH) Media. With straight-forward drag & drop playlist management, integrated automatic video transcoding, and a selection of hundreds of professionally designed screen templates, Wondersign is the ideal solution for small and medium businesses that are looking to manage their entire digital signage network online using a web browser.

About Wondersign®
Wondersign is a cloud-based Digital Signage service (SaaS). Wondersign enables its clients to manage their digital advertising and information screen networks via a browser-based console. Focusing on usability and affordability, Wondersign is the ideal digital content distribution platform for small and medium sized businesses. Wondersign is a trademark of Swiss based digital media company Apexis AG with a team of 15 employees in Europe and the United States. http://www.wondersign.com

About IAdea
Founded in 2000, IAdea is dedicated to the development of cutting-edge commercial-grade digital signage players and integrated displays. IAdea’s products support the W3C SMIL open platform and the HTML5 content standard, allowing system integrators to quickly customize and tailor to individual project requirements. IAdea’s device technologies power many large-scale digital signage projects, offering proven robustness and lowered total cost of ownership (TCO). With hundreds of partners worldwide, IAdea provides uninterrupted product service throughout the globe. For more information, visit http://www.IAdea.com.

Version  3.1 of KioWare Lite for Android, KioWare Basic for Android, and KioWare Full for Android have been released with a German Language option for installation and configuration.

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released Version 3.1 of KioWare Lite for Android, KioWare Basic for Android, and KioWare Full for Android. The newest version of KioWare for Android automatically displays in German when tablet defaults are set to German.
To take advantage of this new feature, install the latest version (3.1) of KioWare for Android.  If you have a KioWare for Android license and up to date support, you can upgrade your current version.  If your Android tablet language default is German, the KioWare application will automatically appear in German language view.

In addition to the new German Language option, Version 3.1 of KioWare for Android introduces single app mode, immersive mode, an updated launcher, and new application management options.  Improvements include HTML 5 Video capabilities, a new skin downloader, and session end warning dialog options as well as improved ability to White Label icons, removing KioWare branding from the action bar.  The application manager allows for complete control over which applications are permitted and which activities are allowed within a particular application.

All KioWare for Android software products lock down your Android device into kiosk mode, which secures the overall operating system, home screen and usage of applications. Also known as a wrapper, KioWare for Android serves to restrict access to your device, turning it into a secure self-service kiosk.  KioWare Full for Android also offers a server component that provides remote monitoring and reporting.   In addition to Android device lockdown, KioWare Basic for Android provides support for card readers and NFC devices, Bluetooth Socket support, and the ability to develop third party add-ons.  The newly added Bluetooth Socket support feature can be used to integrate (via Bluetooth), devices that are not natively supported by KioWare.

In addition to the new features below, Version 3.1 of KioWare for Android includes improved development options for remote debugging and full Javascript/HTML debugging support (Android 4.4 or newer). Immersive Mode (Android 4.4 or newer) provides full screen viewing and allows for hiding the Android system bar without rooting.

View a full description of new features for the entire Kiosk App for Android product line. Read more information about the KioWare for Android Kiosk product line. All of these kiosk software products are available as a free trial with nag screen. Existing clients have the ability to upgrade.

You can also download the KioWare for Android Kiosk App directly from Google Play.

KioWare has been providing OS, desktop, and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and self-service industry since 2001. The KioWare for Android product line works with Android devices; Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

About ADSI, developers of KioWare Kiosk Software

Founded in 1991 to provide client server software development, Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) developed KioWare (www.kioware.com), award winning kiosk system software for the Windows OS in 2001, and KioWare for Android software in 2012. KioWare deploys browser-based applications into a kiosk mode environment easily and inexpensively, securing the operating system, and allowing users to access only the application.  Each client has the ability to customize KioWare to his or her needs, with a product line ranging from basic browser-lockdown to robust server based remote monitoring.

The fast growing fast-casual locations “Market Thyme” and “Market Creations” announce the completion of digital upgrade projects which included installation of dynamic digital menu boards across all locations.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) - The fast growing fast-casual locations “Market Thyme” and “Market Creations” announce the completion of digital upgrade projects which included installation of dynamic digital menu boards across all locations. Market Thyme & Market Creations are one of many fast-casual restaurants owned and operated by founder Bryan Choi. Since 1988, Bryan has been a pioneer and promoter of a straightforward business approach: fresh, high quality foods in a clean and elegant venue.

One of the fastest growing concepts of the restaurant industry over the last decade, and in 2014 has been the fast casual restaurant. The concept is a marriage between quick service and a newer consumer demand for fresher, healthier food options. As one of the fastest growing segment in the foodservice industry, fast-casuals appeal to young professionals who are digitally connected and gravitate toward a contemporary lifestyle. “With this digital upgrade to our locations we hope to provide an enjoyable dining experience by creating an atmosphere that stimulates our guests through sight, sound, and of course taste,” said Jeffrey Chang, Managing Director at Market Creations.

The centrepiece of this project were Mvix digital signage screens, menu boards and dynamic video displays installed across all locations in Chicago and Cleveland. The use of large-panel digital screens to display content such as menu information in place of traditional paper menus and signboards, enables dynamic content updates keeping the menu information fresh and relevant to ever-changing food items being served. “We manually change them daily for our specials for that particular day. It enhances the ‘professional’ image of our restaurants. Mvix signage systems offer the best value, and have remarkable customer reviews. These systems have performed flawlessly and exactly as I expected,” says Jeff. Featuring a wide cuisine variety, from paninis to sushi, dynamic menu board systems are managed remotely from the corporate office located in Chicago downtown.

Founded in 2005, Mvix, a digital signage solution company, has been working with innovative restaurateurs and future-forward businesses to help enhance customer experience. It has become one of the industry leaders in the field of digital signage solutions, ranging from hardware, software, content planning, managed services and ROI consultations. “Our goal is to work with visionaries like Bryan and Jeff and help them build iconic locations like Market Thyme and Market Creations. Jeff’s fast casuals are role model concepts and we are very excited to be a part of it,” said Ross McClymonds, VP of Global Sales at Mvix.

“Mvix has been a perfect partner during this project. These systems allow us to update our menu boards not only every day to display daily specials, but multiple times during the day automatically, allowing them to switch from breakfast to lunch or highlight new menu items / specials. Their technical support team was by far one of the best ones we have dealt across any of our technology vendors. It’s a solid company, with a versatile yet robust product. I think they are the game changers,” explained Jeffrey.

To learn more about Market Creations and Market Thyme, visit http://www.marketthyme.com. For more information about Mvix’s digital signage solutions, visit mvixdigitalsignage.com; BrandSignage.com, or SignageCreator.com.

MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: RNIN), a leading digital marketing technologies solutions provider, has received an initial purchase order to deploy its digital media solutions to the eateries of a large national department store with plans for expansion to additional stores.

The solution will feature a promotional board and three digital menu boards for the department store’s in-store eatery. Wireless Ronin will provide a full end-to-end solution including the award-winning RoninCast® software, large format displays, media players, content engineering, installation and ongoing hosting and support services.

Wireless Ronin was chosen as the solution provider because of its extensive experience in the food service industry as well its industry-leading solutions that have a proven track record of helping companies improve and streamline communications. Wireless Ronin’s digital marketing solutions will help simplify pricing updates as well as streamline food and retail promotions. The department store plans to deploy digital menu boards as they remodel their eateries across the country.

“This new win is another example of our platform’s ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of messaging for our customers,” said Scott Koller, Wireless Ronin’s president and CEO. “We believe this is a great opportunity for Wireless Ronin and we are thrilled to be working with this highly regarded national retailer as they deploy our digital solutions across their stores.”

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements of expected future developments, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations regarding continued operating improvement, estimated cost savings associated with the restructuring and other matters and are based on currently available data; however, actual results are subject to future risks and uncertainties, which could materially affect actual performance. Risks and uncertainties that could affect such performance include, but are not limited to, the following: the adequacy of funds for future operations; estimates of future expenses, revenue and profitability; the pace at which the company completes installations and recognizes revenue; trends affecting financial condition and results of operations; ability to convert proposals into customer orders; the ability of customers to pay for products and services; the revenue recognition impact of changing customer requirements; customer cancellations; the availability and terms of additional capital; ability to develop new products; dependence on key suppliers, manufacturers and strategic partners; industry trends and the competitive environment; the impact of the company’s financial condition upon customer and prospective customer relationships, and the impact of losing one or more senior executives or failing to attract additional key personnel. These and other risk factors are discussed in detail in the cautionary statement set forth in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 23, 2013.

CHICAGO -- "The Future of Retail: A Perspective on Emerging Technology and Store Formats" is the Platt Retail Institute's latest Research Article. Sponsored by Two West, the Research Article examines the history of retail in the U.S., emerging technology that is impacting retail today, and how retail store formats will change in the future and integrate various digital technologies.
 
"The retail industry is changing dramatically and the pace of change is increasing more rapidly than ever before," said Steven Keith Platt, PRI Director and Research Fellow. "PRI's goal is to help retailers prepare for the coming changes by examining new technologies and possible future retail store formats in this Research Article."   

The challenges retailers face today as a result of online sales, showrooming, converged platforms and omni-channel marketing, and customization are among the topics discussed in the Emerging Trends section of the Research Article. Possible future store formats such as product showrooms and drive-through pick-up locations are considered in the Store of the Future section along with a discussion of customer interface technology.
 
The Research Article is available for free download with registration thanks to the sponsorship of Two West, a Kansas City-based retail communications agency. Two West also plans to publish highlights of the Article as an e-book in the future.  

About Platt Retail Institute
 
Platt Retail Institute (PRI) is an international consulting and research firm that focuses on the use of technology to impact the customer experience. In an omni-channel environment, PRI works with its clients to develop marketing strategies that build brands by integrating various customer-facing technologies. PRI clients include retailers, media companies, financial institutions, hardware and software companies, educational institutions, and other businesses. In addition to its global consulting expertise, PRI also publishes the quarterly Journal of Retail Analytics, the North American Digital Signage Index, and other pioneering industry research.

BlueStar to distribute and support industrial mobile computing portfolio, formerly Psion

BlueStar, a leading global distributor of ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and Security technology solutions, and Motorola Solutions, a leading global provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, will join in a new distribution relationship for Motorola’s industrial mobile computing portfolio in the United States and Canada. BlueStar will expand its offering of Motorola rugged handheld devices, vehicle-mount computers and connectivity solutions, including the former Psion portfolio, across North America.

BlueStar’s solutions-based model bundles hardware, software and critical accessories for its customers, which gives Motorola increased coverage for its own products. “The addition of Motorola’s industrial mobile computing portfolio will allow us to provide our customers with new opportunities to grow their businesses,” said Steve Cuntz, CEO of BlueStar.

BlueStar itself has grown by offering unified solutions across targeted vertical industries, including manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and distribution. Enterprises in those sectors typically require powerful computers that are truly mobile, from business smartphones and tablets to RFID readers and vehicle-mounted terminals.

“Partners can now expand their solution offerings with the combination of Motorola’s industrial mobile computing products and BlueStar’s value-added distribution services,” said Michael Mughetto, MSSSI vice president of North America Distribution, Motorola Solutions. “By expanding our relationship with BlueStar, customers can benefit from strategic industrial mobile computing solutions in the warehouse, manufacturing plant and out in the field.”

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.

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “MSI.” To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom or subscribe to our news feed.

Designed for quick serve restaurants, the mount line simplifies ordering, installing, budgeting and inventory processes

LAS VEGAS - Peerless-AV, a leader in digital signage video wall mounts, is proud to announce the release of its new SmartMount™ digital menu board mount line.

Designed for quick service restaurants (QSRs), the SmartMount™ line is ideal for wall mounted digital menu boards. They are available in landscape (DS-MBZ642L, DS-MBZ647L) and portrait (DS-MBZ647P) layouts, and fit 40" to 42" and 46" to 47" displays. With the addition of a ceiling adapter kit, the mounts can also be easily converted to for projects requiring ceiling mounting.

With eight points of fine-tuning adjustment, product development managers and system integrator engineers are able to easily install the mounts with precise display alignment. For dealers and distributors, ordering, budgeting, and organizing inventory is simple, as mounts and displays easily match up using a one-to-one system.

"There is a burgeoning market growth in digital menu boards being driven by factors such as the ability to make easy menu updates, target content by time of day, comply with nutritional labeling requirements and showcase promotions in a compelling manner," said Brian McClimans, Vice President, Global Business Development, Peerless-AV. "With our new line of SmartMount™ digital menu board mounts, we are able to exceed the industry expectations by offering superior alignment features, which reduce installation time and overall project cost."

Unmatchable Eight Points of Tool-Less Micro Adjustment

To alleviate issues with wall imperfections, the DS-MBZ642L, DS-MBZ647L and DS-MBZ647P mounts feature four-corner depth adjustment as well as Peerless-AV's Increlok™ continuous and fixed tilt mechanism, ensuring the displays are aligned on the same plane and tilted at the same angle. The horizontal adjustment on the mount allows the installer to create a menu board with a seamless appearance. The mounts also feature a vertical adjustment on each universal display adapter bracket for post-install leveling and height adjustment fine-tuning.

Seamless Order and Install Process With Advanced Accessibility

To simplify both the ordering and budgeting process for customers, the DS-MBZ642L, DS-MBZ647L and DS-MBZ647P mounts are designed with a one-mount-to-one-display setup. For installers, the mounts feature connecting wall plates that create a continuous mounting surface, reducing installation time, decreasing installation cost and easing display alignment. The open wall plate design also reduces the chances of interference with outlets or objects already on the wall. An included quick connect latch automatically engages the wall plate when mounting the display, too. For ease of access during the cable connection installation process, the mounts come equipped with a kickstand that holds the display bottom away from the wall.

Safety and Security Features Offer Peace of Mind

Theft and tampering are kept at bay with the DS-MBZ642L, DS-MBZ647L and DS-MBZ647P mounts, which include security hardware in the package.

Full Line of Landscape and Portrait Mounts

Additional mounts in the menu board product line include the DS-MBX642L and DS-MBX647L (landscape) as well as the DS-MBX647P (portrait), which feature tilt and kickstand options. The DS-MBY642L (landscape), DS-MBY647L (landscape), DS-MBY647P (portrait) mounts offer tilt, kickstand and height adjustment.

The new SmartMount™ digital menu board product line will be showcased at the Digital Signage Expo (DSE) from February 12-13, 2014 at the Peerless-AV Booth# 905.

For more information about Peerless-AV, please visit: www.peerless-av.com, www.facebook.com/PeerlessAV, and twitter.com/PeerlessAV.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audiovisual mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions as well as the industry's first fully sealed outdoor TVs for commercial and residential applications. The company's innovative AV products span off-the-shelf, commercial and custom flat panel, projector and tablet mounts as well as cables, AV carts and stands, medical carts and stands, AV racks, AV furniture and a wide range of other accessories. The Peerless Technology Division specializes in wireless, kiosk, touch, digital audio and connectivity technologies that simplify today's complex digital equipment installations. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit www.peerless-av.com.

The PICO880 supports the latest 4th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 and Celeron processors and is designed to meet different application needs with flexible multiple I/O expansions and interfaces

Taipei, Taiwan - Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, announced the arrival of the PICO880, the most advanced, high-performance and extremely compact single board computer in the marketplace. Created with the most advanced 4th Generation Intel® Core™ technology, the PICO880 is designed to support the needs of systems integrators who require a compact, high-performance, versatile and reliable single board computer. The PICO880 is built to withstand wide temperature conditions, ranging from -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F). Designed with expandability in mind, the tiny embedded board has a full-size PCI Express Mini Card slots with mSATA support. The PICO880 also provides two flexible board-to-board connectors that integrate audio, four USB 3.0, four USB 2.0, one PCIe x1, one DisplayPort, two UARTs, LED, and power on/off interfaces. It is a perfect fit for vehicle PCs, small media entertainment systems, industrial automation systems, medical imaging, gaming and small electronic devices customers.

The PICO880 is equipped with standard features such as one DDR3L SO-DIMM that supports up to 8 GB memory capacity; one USB 2.0 port; Intel® AMT 9.5 support; one SATA-600 interface, one 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port that supports Wake-on-LAN, RPL/PXE; one DisplayPort and LVDS display interface with Intel® integrated GFX graphic engine that delivers great 3D visual performance. The PICO880 also offers two optional expansion boards, AX93275 and AX93276 for additional RS-232/422/485, USB 3.0, HDMI, VGA and LAN ports. This outstanding embedded SBC runs well with Windows® 7 and 8 operating systems.

“Our new PICO880 is a great choice for customers who need an extremely small embedded board with rich I/O, high computing power and great graphics. The hardware monitoring system makes the platform more reliable. One full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot on the rear side provides flexible I/O expansions and meets networking requirements. In addition, it requires only +12V DC power supply input and supports Intel® Active Management Technology 9.5 for remote management,” said Michelle Mi, product manager of Product Marketing Division at Axiomtek.

The PICO880 is the most advanced, high-quality, high-performance single board computer of its kind. The extreme compact Pico-ITX SBC will be available in March of this year. For more product information, please visit global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at info@axiomtek.com.tw.

Main Features:

•     4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 and Celeron® processors
•     Intel® AMT 9.5 supported
•     One DDR3 SO-DIMM supports up to 8 GB memory capacity
•     18/24-bit single/ dual channel LVDS and DisplayPort
•     One full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot with mSATA support

DALLAS – Reflect, the premier turn-key digital media solutions provider for out-of-home customer experiences, today announced the upcoming release of ReflectView 6.5.  The latest release of ReflectView builds on a tradition of excellence and enhances its market-leading status with new functionality and improvements.

Most notably, ReflectView 6.5 introduces the new Mobile Player application.  Supporting iOS and Android mobile devices, ReflectView Mobile Players provide the ability to deploy, manage, and seamlessly use mobile devices as fully interactive mobile digital media players. Using this advanced player software, a wide variety of HTML5 applications can be seamlessly integrated and dynamically managed across worldwide networks using the proven power and stability of the ReflectView platform.

ReflectView was introduced to the market in 2005 and has since been employed by major brands, retail chains and businesses. Large-scale digital media networks powered by Reflect are managing more than 300,000 screens.  Today, retailers and consumer brands are capitalizing on shifts in consumer behavior, both online and with mobile devices and apps, and are using digital channels as outlets for reaching customers quickly and conveniently.  

With ReflectView 6.5, Reflect is leading the way to make deployment, updates, monitoring, and management of next generation interactive applications and digital media content easy and effective, from video walls to mobile devices.

“We are excited to be developing a new suite of technologies that expands on the world class capabilities of ReflectView and brings new value to our clients by enabling engaging customer experiences.” said Bart Massey, Managing Director of Product Development for Reflect.

About Reflect

Reflect provides solutions for brands to create engaging digital media experiences. End to end, Reflect supplies everything brands need including the market-leading ReflectView™ software platform, strategic consulting, content and application development, hardware procurement and solution design, project management, installation, and ongoing monitoring and field services. With a proven record of providing digital solutions to thousands of locations seamlessly, Reflect is trusted by the most reputable brands in the world.  For more information, please visit www.reflectsystems.com.

Stangengrüner Mühlenbäckerei modernizes point-of-sale software and hardware to provide customers with exceptional shopping experiences

AUGSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, and dascus, an NCR value-added reseller (VAR) for retail and hospitality, are modernizing the point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure of all 109 branches of the German bakery chain Stangengrüner Mühlenbäckerei. The complete solution consists of software and hardware along with services and support provided by dascus.

Stangengrüner Mühlenbackerei is known for using recipes that have been handed down for generations. With the latest POS technology, the bakery’s customers can enjoy the tastes and smells of the old world, but are quickly on their way in today’s fast-paced society.

The NCR RealPOS 25 gives the bakery a compact and convenient touch-screen POS solution, ideal for a high-traffic environment. The bakery uses the EasiPOS cash and Central Store Office (CSO) software that was specifically developed by dascus for the bakery business. The solution ensures future transactions and pricing changes can be managed centrally. Daily receipts are also analyzed from a central location, giving the Mühlenbackerei a quick overview of each individual branch’s sales. The open software architecture of the NCR RealPOS 25 provides problem-free installation for future software updates as they are available.

Due to its design, the POS technology enables small and midsized retailers to realize significant energy savings, since it features an energy-saving processor and runs without a cooling fan. With its compact design, the technology is easy to setup and maintain. Its color and branding can be customized according to a retailer’s individual preferences and can be used either as a POS workstation or multimedia kiosk for self-service applications.

“We want to reflect on our traditions, but at the same time offer our customers a better shopping experience using modern solutions,” says Volker Seifert, CEO at Stangengrüner Mühlenbäckerei. “NCR technology allows us to standardize the infrastructure of the cash systems across our branches. We chose NCR for its low running costs and high investment protection. As a result, we are making day-to-day business easier for our employees and more pleasant for our customers.”

The bakery started as a windmill in 1861. Today it has 610 employees in 109 branches in the states of Saxony, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Bavaria.

“The fact that such a traditional firm like Stangengrüner Mühlenbäckerei has chosen to use our complete POS technology solution really shows how important innovative and efficient technology is for day-to-day retail,” explains Stefan Clemens, Area Industry Leader, NCR Retail. “NCR POS technology solutions enable retailers to profit from higher productivity and a quicker return on investment.”

As an NCR channel partner for retail and hospitality, dascus will take over the installation of the NCR RealPOS 25 and its subsequent service and support.

About NCR

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 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000 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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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - Tightrope and BrightSign announce a partnership that brings complementary strengths of each company together for a powerful digital signage solution. Available this spring, the partnership aims to make affordable content creation, advanced management, and media playout across large out-of-home networks a reality.

BrightSign is the market leader in digital signage media players, specializing in large deployments and having successfully deployed more than 500,000 units worldwide. That scalability and BrightSign's signature reliability, combined with the dynamic content capabilities and advanced user features of Tightrope's Carousel system, produces a cost-efficient yet sophisticated digital signage platform for large-scale deployments.

"BrightSign specializes in designing and building bulletproof hardware for all kinds of digital signage applications," said Jeff Hastings, CEO, BrightSign. Our continued growth and market penetration is due to our reputation for delivering extreme reliability and advanced hardware features such as the powerful video engine and hardware-accelerated HTML5 rendering engine in the BrightSign XD product line. To further serve the diverse needs of our customers, we are dedicated to integrating our hardware platform with leading CMS providers and proud to announce our partnership with Tightrope."

Tightrope will emphasize BrightSign's leadership in feature-rich digital signage solutions, displaying a channel of Carousel-created social media content (Twitter, Facebook), RSS feeds, weather information, template-based messages, videos and live emergency alerts. Tightrope representatives will also discuss how advanced Carousel features like user permissions, built-in data integration, and scheduling of freshly-created content integrate seamlessly with BrightSign media players.

"With this integration, Carousel becomes the centralized platform that incorporates all users, content, channels, zones, scheduling and third-party data integration into a single common interface that is easy to use," said Eric Henry, Signage Solutions Lead, Tightrope Media Systems. "BrightSign users can take advantage of these comprehensive, advanced features in Carousel to build more dynamic content, while retaining the affordable, reliable BrightSign media players they trust."

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 Tightrope Media Systems

Founded in 1997, Tightrope Media Systems is the pioneer of web-centric digital signage and broadcast automation systems. It provides station automation, video servers, Internet video on demand, live streaming, the Carousel Digital Signage system, and ZEPLAY, a multi-channel instant replay machine for stadiums, arenas and Outside Broadcast vehicles. Tightrope's award winning systems are used throughout the world. You can reach Tightrope Media Systems at (866) 866-4118 or visit them on the web at http://www.trms.com.

New 5501L interactive digital signage touchscreen broadens choices for retail omnichannel, cloud collaboration, digital whiteboard, directory wayfinder, and virtual receptionist applications

MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwired) - Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touchscreen technology, today expanded its interactive digital signage (IDS) portfolio with the new 5501L 55-inch touchscreen. Designed for retail, hospitality, education, corporate meeting rooms, office lobbies and other commercial applications, the 5501L interactive touchscreen combines a big, bright, and energy-efficient LED High Definition display with optical multi-touch technology in a slim, integrated package. Optional integrated Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 computer modules running Microsoft Windows turn the touchscreen into a touchcomputer. The rugged design of the 5501L offers retail solutions providers a reliable, high-performance touchcomputing platform that is easy to deploy and maintain in public environments.

"Elo provides a broad portfolio of touchscreens to help retailers attract and engage their customers with interactive content," said Craig Witsoe, CEO Elo Touch Solutions. "Ready to enhance retail installations worldwide, the latest 5501L IDS display is a big, bright and beautiful digital canvas to enhance shopper experiences and drive retail cross-selling effectiveness."

Elo's new 55-inch IDS touch display is thin (less than 4 inches mounted), bright (700 lumens), and available with optical touch technology that enables up to six simultaneous touches for multi-user interaction by recognizing a touch with a finger, gloved hand, prosthetic, stylus, credit card, or pen. The new display features tempered pure glass to deliver industry-leading brightness while ensuring a long life of reliable performance in any public location. Two optional computer modules turn the 5501L into a completely integrated all-in-one touch computing solution without the need for any cables or additional mounting hardware.

Additional features of the 5501L include:

    Three-year standard warranty with optional two-year extended warranty
    EloView™ remote management capability for device hardware
    Tempered touchscreen glass that complies with UL60950 ball drop requirements
    Optional NFC / RFID scanners and webcam kits
    Flexible mounting in portrait, landscape and table-top orientation
    On-site advance requirement exchange option available in USA

Pricing and Availability

Available worldwide in 60 days, pricing starts at $5,250.

About Elo Touch Solutions

Elo founders pioneered the touchscreen 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 touchscreen components, touchmonitors, and all-in-one touchcomputers for the demanding requirements of diverse markets, including banking, 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.

QuadraMed’s enterprise self-service technology and CTS kiosk solution help organizations increase patient satisfaction and revenue collections

RESTON, Va. & MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.(BUSINESS WIRE) -- QuadraMed® Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Connected Technology Solutions (CTS), a leading interactive kiosk design and creative marketing company. As part of the agreement, QuadraMed’s intuitive point-of-service patient registration solution, QuadraMed MediKiosk , will run on CTS kiosk technology, offering organizations a proven, cost-effective patient registration and check-in solution.

The integration of CTS hardware and QuadraMed’s enterprise self-service software opens the “digital door” of self-service to organizations and their patients. By offering this convenient, secure check-in technology at the point-of-service, organizations will be able to drive patient satisfaction, improve Health Providers and Systems Survey (HCAHPS) scores, and significantly increase revenue collections. In addition, organizations can effectively market their brand throughout their facilities or retail locations by easily customizing the CTS and QuadraMed solutions.

“We’re thrilled that the CTS kiosk solution will be part of QuadraMed’s portfolio of proven enterprise self-service and patient engagement solutions,” said Sandy Nix, CEO of CTS. “By partnering with QuadraMed we are able to offer tremendous value to healthcare and other organizations, and further demonstrate the versatility of our own solution.”

“Our strategic partnership with CTS represents an exceptional combination of leading software and hardware solutions,” said Jim Dowling, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Self-Service Solutions, QuadraMed. “Today, an organization’s bottom line depends on its ability to meet patient demand for secure, convenient self-service technology. The integration between our leading self-service solutions and the CTS kiosk solution delivers immense value at a low total cost of ownership.”

QuadraMed’s Enterprise Self-Service Solutions help organizations drive patient loyalty, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the bottom line. These leading patient registration solutions are available via point-of-service devices, the web, and mobile devices.

Learn more about QuadraMed and CTS at the HIMSS 14 Conference and Exhibition ( QuadraMed Booth #3249 ), taking place February 23-27, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.

About CTS Connected Technology Solutions

Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) is a leading interactive kiosk design and creative marketing company. Its major focus market includes the Healthcare industry where CTS deploys and supports the most extensive platform options of any kiosk manufacturer. CTS units meet or exceed ADA, HIPAA, CA Seismic and UL Tip test requirements. Founded in 2002, CTS headquarters are located in the Milwaukee area with additional sales offices throughout the U.S. For more information about CTS, visit http://www.connectedts.com , and follow CTS on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ctskiosk and http://twitter.com/PatientKiosk , and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ConnectedTS .

About QuadraMed Corporation

QuadraMed® is a provider of award-winning healthcare technologies and services that improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of patient care. For 20 years, QuadraMed has provided solutions that help make our clients successful by streamlining processes, driving positive clinical outcomes and improving patient satisfaction and financial health. Behind the Company's products and services is a staff of 475 professionals who support clients at over 1,200 healthcare provider facilities. For more information about QuadraMed, visit http://www.quadramed.com .

QuadraMed is a registered trademark of QuadraMed Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

V463-TM LED backlit display lets organizations connect with their audiences

CHICAGO - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of the V463-TM display to its Touch-Integrated V Series portfolio.  The 46-inch touch-integrated display with LED backlight lets schools, corporations, retailers, restaurateurs and others better connect with their audiences.  

With its full-HD resolution and interactive capabilities, the V463-TM offers organizations an integrated, low-profile, four-camera optical-imaging technology that allows for up to four simultaneous touches. Its anti-reflective glass coating protects the panel and allows for higher brightness transmittance.

“The V463-TM interactive display continues NEC’s tradition of bringing thoughtful technologies to the marketplace that can help retailers and others maximize their relationships with audiences and customers,” said Rachel Karnani, Senior Product Manager for Large Screen Displays at NEC Display Solutions.  “Applications run the gamut with this 46-inch display and are limited only by the imagination of users.  The V463-TM comes at an attractive price point, too.”

The new touch-Integrated V Series model includes the following features:

•     Commercial-grade LCD panel and components, which enable longer run times in harsh environments
•     1920 x 1080 native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 480 cd/m2 (maximum brightness), and 4000:1 contrast ratio, which deliver stunning image quality
•     Four-camera optical-imaging technology, which supports up to four simultaneous touches
•     Integrated, double-sided anti-reflective glass, which protects the LCD panels, while minimizing reflectivity
•     Expanded connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D
•     Networking capabilities through RS232C, RJ45, IR Remote and DDC/CI inputs
•     Built-in expansion slot, which allows for seamless integration of Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) devices or NEC accessories
•     Built-in, low-profile 10W speakers, which enhance the experience with superior sound
•     Optional accessories, which include stands, 3G/HD/SD-SDI card, DVI daisy chain, OPS devices, OPS adapter and external PCs

The V463-TM display will be available in February 2014 at a minimum advertised price of $2,599. The display carries a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, which includes the backlight.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. It has deployed more than one-million large-format displays worldwide.  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. 

Executive Summits, video and paid premium content all figure prominently in Networld’s ambitious growth strategy.

LOUISVILLE, KY — Networld Media Group has announced several executive management changes, effective immediately:

•     Tom Harper has been promoted to President & CEO. A company cofounder, Harper has served as president since 2000 and publisher of ATMmarketplace.com since 1997.
•     Kathy Doyle has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Publisher, following a successful two-year tenure as the company’s senior vice president of sales & marketing.
•     David Drain joins as Senior Vice President of Events, reporting to Doyle, after serving as the Digital Screenmedia Association’s executive director since 2006.
•     Alan Fryrear retains his post as Chairman. Also a Networld cofounder, Fryrear has been chairman since 2000.

According to Harper, the moves support an ambitious growth strategy that includes:

•     Continued expansion of Networld’s successful Executive Summit franchise into new markets.
•     Greater focus on video content and promotion across Networld’s existing digital media properties.
•     Revenue diversification with more paid premium editorial products.
•     Exploration of opportunities Networld has identified for either launching new editorial properties or leveraging the company’s proprietary digital media and content marketing technologies.

“We already help 320,000 people around the world do their jobs better,” Harper says. “That’s an energizing corporate purpose and, having reached a level of consistent profitability, we are excited to be pursuing new growth initiatives, including a look at acquisitions and branching beyond advertising services.”

“The last year,” adds Doyle, “has been a particularly successful one for Networld Media Group with both traffic and advertising support growing steadily across all of the company’ digital media properties. Our model focuses on serving the information needs of industry players and providing complete content marketing packages, including lead generation, branding and face-to-face networking for leading product and services providers who want to communicate with our audiences.”

Networld’s Executive Summit division has also grown significantly over the past year, Doyle notes. “In 2013, we launched the ATM and Mobile Innovation Summit that was well supported by both buyers and sellers. The 2nd annual Summit will be in Washington, DC, taking place on September 10-12.
 
“CONNECT – the Mobile Innovation Summit for retailers and restaurants will be the focus of the 5th annual Retail Customer Experience Summit, taking place this August in Chicago. The summit is aimed at helping businesses to capitalize on mobile to create outstanding customer experiences, accelerate revenue growth and streamline new initiatives.
 
“Our Fast Casual Executive Summit remains the leader in the fast casual restaurant sector. The 9th annual event takes place this year in Denver, Colorado.

“With the addition of David Drain as SVP of Events, we expect this year to be bigger than ever.  David has a proven background on running first-class events, from content through logistics.”

About Networld Media Group

Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media communications company specializing in digital media, associations and events in the mobile, self-service, digital signage, retail, food service and financial services industries. Online properties include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, MobilePaymentsToday.com, PizzaMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com, SelfServiceWorld.com and ChurchCentral.com. The company produces executive summits in the fast casual, retail, ATM and mobile payments industries. Its custom media division develops premium content and marketing services for associations such as the ATM Industry Association.

Agency partners with leading plumbing distributor

New York, NY (PRWEB) - Razorfish, one of the world’s fastest growing digital and technology agencies, today announced their partnership with Ferguson, the largest plumbing wholesaler in North America serving customers in all 50 states with over $10.6 billion in sales, following a competitive review.

The agency developed a strategic and targeted approach to addressing core customers as Ferguson continues to evolve its industry leading commerce offering. Razorfish conducted field research and persona development to provide the customer insights, foundation and vision for the next generation of Ferguson’s online properties.

“Given the span of our product offering within targeted customer segments, it is essential that we take our customers’ needs into account when transforming and streamlining our digital solutions,” said Chris Ann Jackson, Senior Manager of eBusiness Operations for Ferguson. “Results of this engagement demonstrated firsthand the depth of the agency’s expertise in customer research and user-centered digital strategy and design.”

“Ferguson is a company that is committed to deepening consumer interaction across all channels,” said Shannon Denton, CEO of Razorfish North America. “We’re looking forward to augmenting engagement levels through the creation of new, unifying brand experiences to further solidify Ferguson’s significant market share.”
Work on the account is being managed by Razorfish’s East Region.

About Razorfish

Motivated and inspired by what's next, Razorfish helps its clients navigate the unknown, drive change and transform business. One of the first pioneers of marketing in the digital age, Razorfish has a unique blend of technology, creativity and media at its core. The agency’s world class capabilities in strategic consulting, experience design, brand building, technology platforms, data services, retail/commerce and media services enable transformational work for clients including Delta Air Lines, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz USA, Microsoft, Nike China, Unilever and Uniqlo. Razorfish’s team of 3000 experts spans 19 regions, including Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Razorfish is part of Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit Razorfish.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Razorfish.

Razorfish. Here for tomorrow.™

About Ferguson Enterprises

Ferguson (http://www.ferguson.com) is the largest wholesale distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S. The company is also a major distributor of HVAC/R equipment, waterworks and industrial products and services. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has sales of $10.6 billion and approximately 19,000 associates in almost 1,350 locations. Ferguson and its subsidiaries serve customers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean. Ferguson is part of Wolseley plc.

Seneca continues to invest in engineering and product development to design better solutions

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) - Seneca, a leading custom computer and appliance manufacturer providing simple, reliable, and scalable solutions for digital signage, today announced the HDN media player is certified to perform at 55C (131F) ambient operating temperatures. This certification gives the HDN a 50% boost in thermal performance compared to the standard Intel NUC (certified to 35C or 95F). Seneca HDN is a game changer in the high performance ultra-compact PC media player marketplace.

“We really like the Intel NUC platform but realized that beyond its compact size, it was not ideal for digital signage,” said Scott Falso, Director of Market Development, Seneca. “Our solution was designing the HDN, an industrial strength media player that thrives in real world digital signage environments such as QSR menu boards, kiosks, and any place performance is required but space is at a premium.”

Latest Product Design Reflects a 50% Increase in Thermal Performance from the Original Platform

Heat is a computer’s worst enemy so it is important the system has proper cooling in order for it to perform. This is particularly critical in digital signage as media players are often mounted in tight spaces, behind displays where airflow is hindered. Seneca successfully reengineered the Intel NUC to improve airflow and heat dissipation to yield performance gains even when installed in tight spaces.

Seneca’s industry experience and engineering strength helped identify and incorporate additional features to further transform the Intel NUC into the Seneca HDN.

Enhanced features include:

•         Raised thermal performance threshold to 55C
•         Integrated power supply to eliminate need for cumbersome external power brick
•         Added serial port option for monitor control
•         Added optional dual Wi-Fi for improved wireless bandwidth
•         Added tool-less wall mounting solution to simplify installation and maintenance

Seneca is able to address industry challenges through experience, expertise and continuous investment in engineering and product development. To learn more about the HDN or Seneca engineering services visit http://www.senecadata.com or call 877-450-7808.

About Seneca

For over 30 years, Seneca has met the needs of customers in diverse industries with original and partnered technology solutions. As a leading U.S.-based Custom Computer Manufacturer, Seneca serves the evolving needs of our business, digital signage, digital security and surveillance, and digital broadcast customers nationwide. By establishing the highest standards for our products, we forge long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that deliver results. Seneca is best known for our rigorously tested Nexlink brand of custom-built desktops, servers, notebooks and storage devices. Our success is built on service and consistent performance at every stage of the extended technology lifecycle. For more information, visit http://www.senecadata.com.

Seneca. Creating & Partnering Throughout the Technology Lifecycle.

Exton, PA, Tuesday – Scala, Inc. announces Michael Schaffer as their new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer.  Reporting to Scala Chief Executive Officer Tom Nix, Schaffer started on January 20, 2014.  Schaffer will be responsible for Scala’s worldwide finance, technology, facilities and human resources functions.

"Michael has extensive finance and corporate development experience and he is the perfect person to lead our finance and operation teams at this dynamic time for our company,” said Nix.

Schaffer brings a broad range of finance, human resource and technology experience to Scala.  Most recently, he was Vice President of the Marine Chassis business at TRAC International in Princeton, NJ, where he lead the growth of the $300 million North American marine chassis division across 300+ points of service, with over 100 direct and indirect reports.  Prior, he was the founder and CFO of Annexus Mobile Solutions, Inc., where he grew the company to be the 3rd largest national provider of mobile storage and cartage assets. Before founding Annexus, Schaffer spent 13 years with GE/GE Capital where he graduated from GE’ Financial Management Program (Executive MBA), spent three years on GE’s Corporate Audit Staff and held multiple financial and operational leadership roles. He received his Six Sigma Master Black Belt training while at GE. Schaffer received his undergraduate degree in Economics/Mathematics from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.
 
“I am looking forward to partnering with Tom Nix, the leadership team and Board of Directors to continue to build upon the successes at Scala,” stated Schaffer.

Schaffer succeeds Jen Douglas. Douglas was brought in as Scala’s CFO in October 2013.  She will remain with Scala in an advisory role through her consulting firm, JLD Advisors, which provides financial and management consulting services and is based out of the Detroit, Michigan area.

"All of us at Scala are very grateful for Jen’s tremendous contributions over the past 15 months,” added Nix. “Jen was instrumental in helping the Scala leadership team navigate a changing environment and her valuable insight and strong processes contributed to our record performance this past year. We are confident that Mike will expand on this foundation and greatly impact Scala’s future growth and innovation.”

About Scala

Scala has a passion for creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move consumers, employees and products. Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimize the customer experience, and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pa., with multiple subsidiaries across Europe and Asia, and over 500 partners in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit: www.scala.com or their blog. Connect with Scala via Twitter and Facebook.
 

Version 3.1 of KioWare Lite for Android, KioWare Basic for Android, and KioWare Full for Android have been released. The new version of KioWare for Android Kiosk Application includes single app mode, immersive mode, an updated launcher, and more.

York, PA February 5, 2014 – Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released Version 3.1 of KioWare Lite for Android, KioWare Basic for Android, and KioWare Full for Android.

Version 3.1 of KioWare for Android introduces single app mode, immersive mode, an updated launcher, and new application management options. Improvements include HTML 5 Video capabilities, a new skin downloader, and session end warning dialogue options as well as improved ability to White Label icons, removing KioWare branding from the action bar. The application manager allows for complete control over which applications are permitted and which activities are allowed within a particular application.

All KioWare for Android software products lock down your Android device into kiosk mode, which secures the overall operating system, home screen and usage of applications. Also known as a wrapper, KioWare for Android serves to restrict access to your device, turning it into a secure self-service kiosk. KioWare Full for Android also offers a server component that provides remote monitoring and reporting. In addition to Android device lockdown, KioWare Basic for Android provides support for card readers and NFC devices, Bluetooth Socket support, and the ability to develop third party add-ons. The newly added Bluetooth Socket support feature can be used to integrate (via Bluetooth), devices that are not natively supported by KioWare.

In addition to the new features below, Version 3.1 of KioWare for Android includes improved development options for remote debugging and full Javascript/HTML debugging support (Android 4.4 or newer).
KioWare Lite for Android new features include:

•  Session End Warning Dialog
•  Single App Mode, keeps one application active and visible
•  Immersive Mode (Android 4.4 or newer) provides full screen viewing and allows for hiding the Android system bar without rooting
•  Updated Launcher that does not display desktop, even momentarily
•  Option not to suppress system dialogs
•  Android KitKat™ support
•  Skin Downloader, allowing for white labeling of action toolbar buttons
•  Application Manager
•  HTML5 Video improvements
•  System Reporting Tool

KioWare Basic for Android new features include all of the aforementioned KioWare Lite for Android features, as well as the following:

•  Generic Bluetooth Socket support (allowing for additional non supported device communication)

KioWare Full for Android new features include all of the aforementioned KioWare Lite & KioWare Basic for Android features, as well as the following:

•  KioWare Server Test Communication Button

For a full description of new features for the entire product line visit: http://www.kioware.com/news.aspx?nid=201. More information can be found at http://www.kioware.com/android.aspx. All of these products are available as a free trial with nag screen at http://www.kioware.com/download.aspx. Existing clients have the ability to upgrade at https://www.kioware.com/downloadupgrade.aspx.

KioWare has been providing OS, desktop, and browser lockdown security for the kiosk and self-service industry since 2001. The KioWare for Android product line works with Android devices; Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

About ADSI, developers of KioWare Kiosk Software

Founded in 1991 to provide client server software development, Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) developed KioWare (www.kioware.com), award winning kiosk system software for the Windows OS in 2001, and KioWare for Android software in 2012. KioWare deploys browser-based applications into a kiosk mode environment easily and inexpensively, securing the operating system, and allowing users to access only the application. Each client has the ability to customize KioWare to his or her needs, with a product line ranging from basic browser-lockdown to robust server based remote monitoring.

Pete Putman, CTS, KT2B; owner and principal of ROAM Consulting and technology consultant for Kramer Electronics USA, will present his annual review of the Consumer Electronics Show at the 2014 HPA Tech Retreat. The conference will be held from February 17 − 21 at the Hyatt Indian Wells Resort in Indian Wells, CA.

The HPA Tech Retreat is an informal gathering in the Palm Springs area of the top industry−engineering, technical, and creative talent, as well as strategic business leaders focused on technology, from all aspects of digital−cinema, post−production, film, television, video, and related technologies for the exchange of information.

On Wednesday February 19, Putman will present his fast−paced and sometimes humorous look at the International CES, held in early January in Las Vegas. Following this presentation, he will also discuss the new generation of faster, smaller, and denser display interfaces in a talk titled “It Slices! It Dices!”

Putman will also moderate two breakfast roundtable discussions. Wednesday’s roundtable topic will be “Quantum Dots vs. OLEDs: Who Wins?” while Thursday’s topic is “Next−Generation Display Interfaces: the Conversation Continues.”

Putman has been an active participant in the Tech Retreat since 2002 and has presented on such diverse topics as wireless display connectivity, over−the−top streaming video, reference plasma monitors, and lamp−free projection technologies.

New touch-screen digital kiosks by Livewire Digital (http://livewiredigital.com) at Metropolitan State University in Denver enable students to obtain a wide variety of necessary information automatically.

York, PA (PRWEB) - New touch-screen kiosks at Metropolitan State University in Denver enable students to obtain a wide variety of necessary information automatically.

The university—aka Metro State—needed a centralized location where students could obtain what they needed even when university offices were closed. In addition, they wanted a system that could offload routine tasks from busy administrators and keep overhead down.

Livewire Digital supplied the interactive units, software, and training for the informational kiosks, which allow students a to print unofficial transcripts, check grades, classrooms and status for wait-listed classes, and students and parents to obtain information on:

•         How to navigate around campus
•         First Year Success
•         Metro’s three schools: Business; Letters, Arts and Sciences, and Professional Studies
•         Events on campus and in the City of Denver
•         Local restaurants, retail stores and other venues
•         Student discounts
•         Housing
•         Student life
•         Transportation options
•         Financial aid

“We were glad to provide Metro State with interactive public informational kiosks. They give users access to the information they need,” says CEO David McCracken. “The kiosks are a helpful, user-friendly tool for navigating around the campus and informing students and parents about available services. They have helped our client succeed in its goals, and we built in the ability to add other functionality for the university as usage evolves.”

In addition to the kiosks, Metro State wanted digital signs to display up-to-the-minute information about student services, important information, deadlines and appointment schedules. The non-interactive signs display video, images, weather information, the date and time, as well as RSS feeds and custom pages. They also needed to display information from both the college as a whole and individual departments.

Finally, the university’s various departments needed to be able to manage their own content, so a content management system had to be non-technical.

Livewire provided turnkey services including custom ADA-compliant kiosk enclosures with 47" touch screen displays, 55" LCDs, PCs, custom graphics and screen design, installation, and training. Its eConcierge® Content Management System provides remote management and monitoring of the kiosks and digital signs for the university. Both kiosks and digital signs also provide secure lockdown as needed.

Other applications for Livewire’s interactive kiosks of note include tourist and safety resources in New York City and directional, check-in assistance at Foxwood Casinos, and over 60 kiosks in retail stores that well ski-lift tickets. Livewire Digital is also the software vendor for the new, popular ChargeItSpot, a free cell phone charging kiosk. Livewire Digital’s eConcerige®-powered kiosks and digital signs have been in the marketplace for 15 years.

About Livewire Digital

Livewire is the Power to Connect, creating software solutions for kiosks, digital signage, and mobile applications, all managed from its eConcierge® Content Management System. Founded in 1998, Livewire works with partners to install kiosks in retail stores nationwide.

Livewire’s many turnkey solutions increase revenue and productivity for its customers, while lowering overhead and providing seamless integration. Livewire provides cutting-edge software, hardware consulting, and system integration, bringing the necessary puzzle pieces together to increase customer engagement and create a better end-user experience. Simply put, Livewire builds kiosk software that elevates your experience and exceeds your expectations.

The newly renovated Boarding Area E opened earlier this week with two interactive wayfinding touchscreens

Toronto, Canada – San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class airport servicing more than 41 million domestic and international travellers annually. The airport is one of the largest in the United States and features 4 terminals with 7 boarding areas. Back in 2012 SFO launched a project to renovate Boarding Area E. As a part of this project SFO chose Omnivex Moxie to create an interactive wayfinding tool in this newly renovated area that would eliminate the need for various static maps, assist in navigating from terminal to terminal, and provide travellers with the best route to get where they need to go.

Boarding Area E opened on January 28, 2014 with two interactive wayfinding touchscreens in the remodelled boarding area. “The screens enable travellers to easily find where they need to go anywhere in the airport and the best route to get there, whether by walking or by taking the airport’s automated AirTrain,” says Vicki Sundstrom, Manager of Airport Signage and Wayfinding at SFO.  “They also allow passengers to explore their options for dining, shopping and things to do, giving them a more rewarding airport experience.” The touchscreens are location-smart and thereby predetermine appropriate destinations based on the passenger’s pre- or post-security location.

The interactive wayfinding solution ties into other SFO systems allowing the maps to be updated in real-time. Plans are already in place to add more interactive wayfinding touchscreens throughout the airport, as well as to add additional advanced features.

“By standardizing on Omnivex Moxie as our primary digital signage platform, we have the ability to push the envelope with regards to digital communications and put SFO years ahead of what other airports are doing in this space,” says Vicki Sundstrom.

Content, user experience and user interface design was developed by Ilium Associates.

About San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 31 international points on 30 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non-stop with 77 cities in the U.S. on 15 domestic airlines. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com.

About Ilium Associates

Ilium Associates is a branding and wayfinding consulting firm specializing in aviation and public transportation. Their work includes solutions to wayfinding challenges in complex spaces such as SFO. www.ilium.com.

McClimans takes on a global role focusing on digital signage and kiosks

AURORA, IL--(Marketwired ) - Peerless-AV, a leading supplier of digital signage and kiosks, today announced the promotion of Brian McClimans to Vice President of Global Business Development effective immediately.

McClimans will be expanding his role into a stronger international focus to capitalize on the success he provided for the North American market. He will be collaborating with Peerless-AV teams based in London, EMEA, Mexico and South America to further expand upon the European and Mexican team's accomplishments and establish markets and new products to meet each country's different needs.

"I'm always looking for more partners and in this new role, I am able to continue building partnerships, on a global level," said McClimans. "My motto is 'it takes partnerships to succeed' and I'm a big advocate for needing solid collaborative relationships to help grow and support each other's businesses. I'm a strong believer in a diversely contributed and aggregated work product in the furtherance of our global initiatives."

McClimans has been employed by Peerless-AV for 22 years. Most recently, he served as Managing Director, Business Development, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he developed and implemented numerous national digital signage projects including video wall, menu board and interactive kiosk solutions.

Before that, McClimans held the position of Director, Business Development from 2002 to 2006. McClimans has worked in other areas of Peerless-AV, including heading up the OEM group and West Coast Sales, hiring more sales people for Western Regional, and customer service. He possesses specific market knowledge in OEM relationships, education, fast casual, quick service restaurants, fashion/electronic retail, hospitality, healthcare and various other digital signage markets.

In addition to his work with Peerless-AV, McClimans is also recognized as an industry advocate, presenter and speaker at digital signage industry events including DSE, DSF, DSA and Display Search. He was recently named a member of the Digital Signage Federation Board of Directors, won the Peerless-AV Lifetime Achievement Award for Tradeshow Excellence in 2011, and serves on the DSF Advocacy and Outreach Financial Subcommittee.

McClimans has been a member of the Stadium Managers Association, Digital Screen Media Association and Society of Information Displays. He earned a Bachelor of Economics and Marketing from Illinois State University in 1991.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audiovisual mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions as well as the industry's first fully sealed outdoor TVs for commercial and residential applications. The company's innovative AV products span off-the-shelf, commercial and custom flat panel, projector and tablet mounts as well as cables, AV carts and stands, medical carts and stands, AV racks, AV furniture and a wide range of other accessories. The Peerless Technology Division specializes in wireless, kiosk, touch, digital audio and connectivity technologies that simplify today's complex digital equipment installations. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit www.peerless-av.com.

New 65-inch edge lit video display solutions deliver long-term durability and peace of mind

ISE/AMSTERDAM – Christie® is debuting its new 65-inch flat panel digital display solutions at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam Feb. 4-6. The affordably priced, LED edge-lit Christie FHD651-T and Christie FHD651-P have a thin profile – just 2.7-inches deep for the touch (T) and 2.1-inches deep for the non-touch (P) version – making for easy installation and complementing any setting with their elegant design. Both commercial-grade LCD flat panels have the reliability and image quality needed for meeting rooms, classrooms and digital signage in corporate spaces, museums, education facilities, houses of worship, theaters, and hospitality and retail environments where conveying the message with bright, brilliant images for long time periods without interruption is essential.

Featuring up to four simultaneous touches, the Christie FHD651-T has high-accuracy infrared touch technology with superior touchscreen performance in a fully integrated package.

“Whether it’s touch or non-touch LCD flat panels, Christie has what end users are looking for: high quality, durable and easy to integrate visual display solutions at a low cost of ownership, backed by Christie’s unbeatable customer service and technical support,” said Richard Heslett, senior product manager, Christie. “With the Christie commercial-grade 65-inch flat panels, end users can count on professional AV performance with brilliant visuals and greater functionality all at an affordable price tag. They can relax in the knowledge that they have a display designed for long run times each day and years of use with the added assurance of a full commercial warranty. And with their small bezels and super slim profile, the sleek and elegant Christie FHD651-T and Christie FHD651-P easily and seamlessly fit any space, while meeting U.S. ADA requirements.”

Mountable in portrait or landscape mode, both flat panels have built-in speakers, offer a wide range of inputs to easily connect any source and support RS232 commands for ease of automation and control, while displaying up to 1.07 billion colors and 4000:1 contrast ratio for true-to-life images.

Both flat panels seamlessly combine with the Christie Brio multi-site presentation and collaboration solution. With long-lasting LED backlighting, the new flat panels are energy efficient and consume minimal power for maximum sustainability and a reduced environmental footprint.

Christie FHD651-T and Christie FHD651-P Flat Panels Deliver:

•         Up to four simultaneous touches for the Christie FHD651-T
•         Commercial-grade LCD with anti-glare coating
•         Landscape or portrait orientation
•         Wide range of inputs including DP, DVI, HDMI
•         Support for RS232 commands
•         Seamless integration with Christie Brio presentation and collaboration solution
•         Built-in 10W speakers
•         HD resolution, 360 nit brightness, 1.07 billion colors, 4000:1 contrast ratio
•         An aesthetically pleasing, small bezel and thin profile design, complementing existing architecture
•         Compliance with U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and barrier-free environment standards in other      countries (installed depth of under four inches/100 mm)
•         Energy-efficient, long lasting edge-lit LED backlighting
•         Less than 0.5W standby power consumption, meeting the most stringent regulations

The new Christie FHD651-T and Christie FHD651-P ship in March with a three-year parts and labor warranty.

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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MINNEAPOLIS – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: RNIN), a leading digital marketing technologies solutions provider, has published a new white paper emphasizing the importance of developing a comprehensive in-store digital content strategy prior to implementing a digital marketing solution.

Initial planning is critical in establishing the technical framework and workflow definitions for a digital network. A content strategy will dictate which types of digital devices should be used, where they should be located in the store, and how often the content should be updated. It provides the stable foundation on which to apply ever-changing communication objectives.

This white paper provides a guide to thinking about and documenting an in-store digital content strategy by breaking down the strategy development process into 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Identify Business Objectives
Step 2: Create an Audience Profile
Step 3: Identify Content Assets
Step 4: Consider Timing
Step 5: Identify How You’ll Measure Impact

The result is a digital marketing system and methodology that supports a company’s unique business environment and delivers the contextual content required to produce meaningful results.

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

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

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

TAMPA, FL – Wondersign®, a global cloud-based digital signage service (SaaS) announced today that Todd Davis has been appointed Director of Channel Sales for their North American operations. With offices in Tampa and Winterthur, Switzerland, Wondersign is a powerful tool that enables clients to manage their digital advertising and information screen networks via a browser-based console. Simple and affordable, it is the ideal digital content distribution platform for small and medium sized businesses.  

“We are very excited about Todd joining our team,“ said Wondersign CEO Andy Reinhard. “He is a highly-accomplished sales professional with 15 years of solid experience in our industry. We are confident that the addition of Todd will have a positive impact on growing our business.”

Most recently, Davis served as Sales Manager at M2 Worldwide in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also held an Account Manager position at CHS America where he oversaw all state-level Medicaid managed-care programs. Davis’ other previous experience includes his position as US Dealer Development Manager at Accenta, Inc. where he managed accounts of POP (point-of-purchase) displays, custom designed trade-show booths, and custom medium and large-format graphics. As a sales representative at Avaya/Expanets in Tampa, he was recognized with the “Achiever’s Club” sales award for the top 10% for three consecutive years.  

Wondersign’s United States headquarters is located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.wondersign.com.

About Wondersign

Wondersign® is a powerful cloud-based Digital Signage service (SaaS) used to manage a digital signage network that is affordable and simple to install. An intuitive administrator's console allows for the creation and scheduling of attractive programs with zero technical knowledge and absolutely no additional software. The Wondersign system can be used for an unlimited number of displays in multiple locations around the globe, and supports a variety of hardware products from different manufacturers.

ONELAN will be showcasing its new 4K UHD media player at ISE2014 in addition to its latest generation solid state HD media player which is one of the first to take advantage of Intel's new "Bay Trail" SOC family.

Also being presented are solutions for menuboards and hospitality, retail ticketing and shelf edge signage, and integrated Quividi Audience Measurement solutions.

ONELAN will be in Hall 8 stand F208 at the Amsterdam, RAI, NL, 4 - 6 Feb, 2014.

Company is first to deliver native 4K H.265 playback at 60 fps

LOS GATOS, CA – BrightSign, LLC®, the market leader in digital signage media players, took the wraps off its much-anticipated 4K digital signage media player. While a handful of niche players claim 4K support, BrightSign’s new player is the first to deliver a true end-to-end 4K solution that accepts H.265-encoded content and delivers 60 fps output via HDMI 2.0. Each of these characteristics is necessary to deliver a true 4K solution, and BrightSign is the first to deliver on all fronts.

“There’s a great deal of excitement and anticipation around 4K, but unfortunately many of the purported 4K solutions currently available fall short and don’t deliver a true 4K experience,” said Jeff Hastings, CEO of BrightSign. “However our BrightSign 4K player complies with the new standards to preserve video quality from encoding to output and support the complete 4K ecosystem, start to finish.”

4K in the digital signage market has been met with much enthusiasm, as well as some confusion about how to deliver “true” 4K. For content to remain 4K native and be delivered at the highest visual quality, video must be captured on a 4K-capable camera, encoded and decoded using the new H.265 compression standard at 10 bits/channel, and fed to the display via HDMI 2.0 to preserve the original 60 fps frame rate. Any broken link in this chain of events adversely impacts video quality and the output falls short of what 4K is made to be.

Elemental Technologies supplies the encoding horsepower required to deliver a true 4K viewing experience. Elemental is the first to implement the HEVC specification with the capability of processing 4Kp60 H.265 content in real-time. The company’s award-winning work in HEVC video processing helps BrightSign create the high-quality viewing experience available with its new player.

“Early 4K claims should be met with scrutiny, as some vendors rush to bring 4K solutions to market that lack the technical components essential to preserving 4K content as it’s encoded and passed through the player for display,” said Keith Wymbs, VP marketing at Elemental. “We look forward to working closely with BrightSign to deliver encoded HEVC content of the highest quality to create an immersive digital signage experience.”

True 4K output possesses two primary characteristics; a resolution of 3840x2160, and a frame rate of 60 fps. The BrightSign 4K is the first player of its kind to successfully playback both.

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 sales@brightsign.biz or call +1-408-852-9263. For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: pgillet@brightsign.biz or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.

The VP−773 AMP 8−input scaler/switcher with 4 HDMI inputs and HDBaseT output is part of the family that won the 2013 AV Awards Systems Product of the Year AV Award

Clinton, NJ - Kramer Electronics is pleased to introduce the VP−773AMP. The VP−773AMP has eight inputs, including four HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort (DP) input, one composite video input and two computer graphics video inputs. The VP−773AMP scales the input signal, embeds the audio where applicable, and outputs the video signal simultaneously to two HDMI outputs and one HDBaseT Twisted Pair output. The audio output is simultaneously available on digital, unbalanced analog stereo and two 10 watt amplified speaker outputs.

The VP−773AMP supports multiple output resolutions, up to 2K and including 1080p. The unit features Kramer’s PixPerfect™ Scaling Technology − Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high−quality scaling technology which results in superior image quality.
The VP−773AMP has a built−in ProcAmp, with which color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and gamma can be set individually for each input. The unit also has a built−in time base corrector to stabilize any unstable video sources. The VP−773AMP is exactly the same as Kramer’s standard VP−773 but with the addition of a built−in power amplifier.

The VP−773AMP advanced feature set also includes:

•     Kramer’s K−IIT XL™ Picture−in−Picture Image Insertion technology − any video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a computer graphics video source or vice versa. Using this technology, both images can be sized in any manner and positioned anywhere on the screen.
•     Luma Keying technology − an easy−to−use method of compositing two video sources into a single image. By setting up a “key” image or clip on a black background, this image can be merged onto the primary video.
•     Emergency Alert Notification − an incredibly unique and extremely important feature that provides the ability to have a national or campus−wide notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops. Notifications include flexible options such as the inclusion of an audio alert siren, and the choice of displaying via either a text crawler or a text window and the system utilizes the industry standard Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to ensure compatibility into existing systems.
•     Full Web page Management − an easy−to−use, built−in web server, which is activated when connected through Ethernet, allowing simplified setup and
• switching, windows customization, scaling and deinterlacing functions, and more.

The VP−773AMP also includes powerful audio DSP functions, and a microphone input that supports mix and talk−over features, as well as 0−90msec adjustable delay to prevent feedback. The unit offers flexible control options through its front panel buttons with OSD (on−screen display), contact closure capability, IR remote interface and the included Control Application software, which is available for use via the unit’s Ethernet and RS−232 control ports.

The VP-773AMP is housed in a standard 19" 1U rack-mountable enclosure, with rack "ears" included.  The VP−773AMP scaler/switcher is ideal for homes, boardrooms, hotels, churches, lecture theatres and training rooms, as well as more complex installations.

About Kramer Electronics 
   
Founded in 1981, with its world headquarters in Israel, Kramer Electronics Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital audio, video and computer signal management products. Our products are aimed for the ProAV, Presentation, Production, Broadcast, Home Theater, Houses of Worship and Security markets.  

Kramer’s product line includes audio, video and computer signal processing equipment, distribution amplifiers (DAs), switchers, matrix switchers, digital and analog decoders and encoders, time-base correctors, presentation accessories, cable assemblies, scan converters and scalers. In addition, we offer Serial Digital (SDI), FireWire (IEEE 1394), DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and HDTV signal processing and distribution equipment. Broadcast quality routers, distribution amplifiers, and controllers are offered through Kramer’s Sierra Video Systems’ products.  

Kramer has corporate sales and distribution offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, India, China, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

Choices Flooring has been working with Brisbane based digital signage integrator, Prendi for the past six
months to develop the next phase of their in store ‘Inspiration Stations’. The original Inspiration Station
touch screen concept was launched in August 2013.

Choices Group Marketing Manager, Jason Verstack, always had a vision to further develop the concept and
briefed Prendi on the new features and elements they wanted to include. These include the ability to change
wall & furniture colours, new search functionality, the inclusion of tiles as a product and the addition of over
600 new products as product options.

The Inspiration Station is evolving based on the vision of the marketing team and feedback from both customers and store managers who have the new technology. Originally developed as a predominantly customer centric engagement tool, it is also being used by sales staff to assist in the sale process, with the ability to show customers options side by side on the dual screens.

The Inspiration Station combines traditional and digital in store using mood boards, interactive touch screens and digital design ideas to give customers a personalised and engaging experience. The take up of the concept has proven very popular with the roll out to stores, commencing across Australia. The success of the project has been in providing a solution that would allow customers to combine traditional way of buying flooring with technology to give them more relevant information.

Using custom touch screen software, the motion graphic designers at Prendi have created an interface that
is usable, simple and effective. The addition of the new features brings a new level of detail to the solution,
allowing the customer to change wall, floor tile & furniture colours to recreate their own decor as closely as
possible. This level of engagement is proving to be a winning formula for the Choices team with discussions
soon to be underway for Phase Three.

Choices marketing are also adapted the concept online and incorporating imagery and elements of it on
their newly launched website.

Partnering with Prendi to bring this vision to life has meant Choices are leading the way in the flooring
market in Australia, in terms of innovation, customer engagement and being at the forefront of their store of
the future vision. The success of the Inspiration Station is proving to Choices senior management that being
able to integrate digital into traditional store environments is a necessary part of their growth moving
forward.

Watch the original Case Study here: https://vimeo.com/74698997

Prendi, is fast becoming the ‘go to’ company for retailers and national brands that want custom digital
signage solutions and content to take their businesses to a new level. Taking a wholistic approach they are
able to implement realistic solutions that are scalable, relevant and within a budget.

For more information please contact Tanya Williams on or 07) 3844 1134
for more information.

New York – YCD Multimedia, a leading global provider of smart digital signage solutions, today announced that it will launch a new player aimed at in-store marketing at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), to be held February 4-6, 2014 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. YCD|LivePlayer allows retailers to deploy in-store digital signage by leveraging the latest Android-based players and tablets and smart displays.

YCD|LivePlayer 1.0 will be available in two editions - an Android application available on the Google Play store, and as a downloadable player for Samsung Displays with SMART Signage Platform (SSP), the latter operating on the display’s built-in SSP engine without the need for any player hardware.

Both editions are managed by YCD|RAMP – YCD’s browser-based Retail Advertising and Merchandising Platform – which uses smart templates to create effective call-for-action content with unsurpassed simplicity, and in a rapid time-to-market. With Point of Sale (POS) integration, retailers can have their displays (such as menu boards) reflect real-time inventory changes and display complementary items during checkout to help cashiers upsell high-margin products.

YCD|LivePlayer channels managed by YCD|RAMP offer many features normally associated with higher-cost products, such as real-time status and player health monitoring, remote control, real-time remote screen snapshots, playback information, and more.

“YCD|LivePlayer plays an extremely important role for YCD, reflecting our focus on retail verticals. It allows our customers to promote products and provide shoppers with targeted information, assisting retail processes such as traffic, wayfinding and igniting the purchase process, buying decision assistance, seller assistance, and strengthening brand loyalty," said Eran Sharon, VP of Product Management, YCD Multimedia. "With Samsung’s excellent SSP, which offers player-less digital signage, and the ever-increasing availability of commercial grade Android devices, users can choose from a variety of devices for a true BYOD (“Bring Your Own Device") approach. This release is just the beginning of what will surely be a game changer for us, our partners, and their users.”

About YCD Multimedia

YCD Multimedia is an industry leader providing corporations and organizations worldwide with advanced digital media solutions and applications for retailand other industries. YCD’s platforms help businesses attract clients, assist their buying decisions, reinforce branding and ensure a measurable impact on their business. YCD’s offering combines expert consulting, professional services and software solutions. 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, Ferrari, Cartier, and others. 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