Certification portfolio updates and expansions help learners prepare for in-demand job roles and enable organizations to stay ahead of talent gaps

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Internet of Everything (IoE) continues to bring together people, processes, data and things at an unparalleled rate. As IT organizations adapt to address new opportunities, success increasingly depends on whether IT and networking professionals gain the knowledge and skills essential to fulfill evolving industry job roles. Today, Cisco announced a major revision of the CCNP® Routing and Switching certification; introduced specialist certifications pertaining to network programmability, the Internet of Things (IoT) and business transformation; and revealed other enterprise solutions training in collaboration. These offerings help enterprise professionals overcome challenges surrounding technology transitions and the demands for producing stronger business outcomes.

Dramatic technology transitions, business pressures for higher productivity, and the rising globalization and consumerization of IT are reshaping the nature of network and IT infrastructure job roles and associated skills. Technology innovations in automation, analytics and software-defined networking will result in systems that are easier to deploy, operate and evolve. Reskilling and comprehensive staff education across technical and business disciplines are also needed to manage risks and deliver innovative solutions for business transformation. Finally, continuous and extensive collaboration, within IT groups and among IT and Line of Business employees, are required to create superior IT-driven business outcomes.

Today’s launch underscores Cisco’s commitment to delivering high-impact certification and training programs for IT and OT networking professionals and learners. New offerings help workers gain capabilities essential for performing critical activities now, while also building the expertise needed to successfully perform future IT, OT and networking roles.

CCNP Routing and Switching Certification:

    As enterprises evolve to accommodate market and technology transitions, the role of the traditional network engineer will also transform. The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching certification update is designed to keep pace with evolving job roles. The updates will provide learners with more current and forward looking educational topics, such as IPv6 addressing workforce mobility and the proliferation of Internet-connected devices while supporting network scale and accommodating the continued growth of IoE.

Network Programmability Specialists:

    Open networks have become an integral part of IT conversations globally. As this technology evolves, the opening up of the network and the network’s virtualization will help organizations focus more on automation, creating new job roles while making routine networking tasks easier.

    Business Application Engineer, Network Application Developer, Network Programmability Design Specialist and Network Programmability Engineer job roles are emerging in the marketplace. To help enterprises benefit further from automation and keep pace with the changes involved in network design and operation, Cisco is introducing four Network Programmability Specialist certifications. These job-role oriented accreditations support technical staff in more closely integrating networking with business applications.

Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist:

    The convergence of Information and Operational Technologies is expanding IP Networking and Ethernet connectivity on the industrial plant floor. This creates demand for skilled professionals who understand three-way interactions among IT, networking and traditional control systems. Control system engineers and plant technicians will need to be reskilled on networking in order to do their jobs without stoppages or downtime.

    In order to help scale IoT, it is currently estimated that 220,000 IT/OT engineers are needed every year. The Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist Certification is the first step that Cisco and its partners are taking to address the skills gap challenge in the IoT arena.

Cisco Enterprise IT Business Specialist:

    Most technology initiatives are driven by an underlying business goal. Organizations are transforming business models and creating new digital strategies to maintain a competitive advantage, drive growth, gain flexibility and manage risk. CIOs and their HR staff seek technology professionals who understand business priorities, can maximize the financial benefits from IT investments and have the ability to communicate in terms familiar to business decision-makers. Certified Enterprise IT Business Specialists are able to distinguish themselves among peers, as effective role models who drive IT-enabled business transformation.
    The Cisco Enterprise IT Business Specialist certification provides technical candidates with a holistic set of skills. Related training helps mid-level IT professionals make stronger contributions to business-focused activities and decisions. Candidates gain knowledge and techniques enabling them to better understand how to define, design, implement and support IT projects, either within central IT or a Line of Business unit. The certification validates that candidates can understand business needs, appreciate the financial costs and benefits of an IT solution, identify actions to gain broader adoption of IT capabilities, plus influence and communicate effectively with business leaders.

Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Training:

    In order to deliver the most efficient and effective IT-driven business outcomes, collaboration within the IT organization and between IT and business employees will be required. The Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) v10.0 Training helps learners to design, configure and deploy a leading and effective customer collaboration solution with integrated cloud and mobility features and APIs.

Supporting Quotes:

    Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst, ZK Research: “Cisco’s approach to technology innovation in the areas of automation, analytics and software-defined networking, or network programmability, results in systems that will be easier for organizations to deploy, operate, use and evolve. Following this innovation with comprehensive staff education, across both technical and business disciplines, will ensure IT organizations are getting the most from every IT staff member, as well as the technical systems and business processes they direct.”

    Gary Pearsons, vice president and general manager, Customer Support and Maintenance Business, Rockwell Automation: “Manufacturers looking to establish a connected industrial enterprise require the ability to integrate information across IT and control systems. Cisco’s announcement aligns with the need for collaboration between both the IT and operations organizations, driving the most effective and efficient enterprise-wide business outcomes. The Industrial Networking Specialist certification further expands the portfolio of products, solutions and services our customers can experience today through our collaboration with Cisco.”

    Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, vice president and general manager, Learning@Cisco: “Over the past several years, our customers have seen constant pressure to use IT as a strategic lever to produce new outcomes for their businesses. They are looking for outcomes of increased productivity, faster growth and innovation as they globalize, and to mobilize their operations while better serving the digital consumer. This is leading to a rapid evolution in the way technology is implemented by organizations. In addition, the IoE continues to network people, processes, data and things, widening an already present skills gap. What we are seeing today is a new model of IT, one that is simple, smart and secure. As networks continue to accelerate along with IT metrics on all fronts, innovation, education and collaboration will be instrumental in preparing the workforce of tomorrow. The certification and training updates, along with the new specialist certifications being announced today, are designed to enable IT personnel to both add value to their skillsets and drive business value for their employers, helping eliminate the skills gap while preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow’s job roles.”

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DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, today announced that Michael Bayer is joining the company as senior vice president and president, Retail Solutions Division. Bayer will report to NCR Chairman and CEO Bill Nuti.

“As we continue our reinvention, I am confident that Michael’s leadership will enhance customer engagement and innovation, drive software-related revenue growth, and capture the significant opportunities across our Retail Solutions Division,” said Nuti. “Our Retail business is very different today than it was just a few years ago. We are well positioned with high-value, omni-channel solutions and services that retailers need now and in the future.”

Bayer comes to NCR with vast experience in communications technology, most recently serving as president of Global Growth Markets for Avaya. Prior to this, he was Avaya’s EMEA president, where he led the region’s sales and operations. Bayer has also held leadership positions at companies such as Motorola, Symbol Technologies and Cisco.

“NCR’s commitment to innovation and its world-class portfolio of solutions for retailers of all types, sizes and geographies is unique in today’s marketplace,” said Bayer. “I look forward to leading the talented NCR Retail team, and helping our retail clients increase loyalty with their customers and earn a greater share of wallet by providing highly personalized, omni-channel shopping experiences.”

NCR has developed a powerful ecosystem of digital services, innovative apps, and cloud-based solutions that take shopper engagement to the next level, empowering retailers to personalize customer interactions in real-time. NCR’s Retail Solutions Division emphasizes three segments: Food, Drug and Mass Merchant; Petroleum and Convenience Retail; and Department and Specialty Retail. This is complemented by a complete line of warehouse and back office optimization software. NCR is the leader in self-checkout shipments with a total of 71 percent share according to strategic research and consulting firm RBR, and the second largest provider of point-of-sale solutions in the world.

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. The company encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly with financial and other important information about NCR.

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Almo’s project management and design expertise combined with NanoLumens' flexible displays and six-year warranty solidified deal; initial installs complete with more underway.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Almo Professional A/V and NanoLumens®, Inc. have teamed up to outfit five Western Canadian Lottery Corporation Casinos throughout Canada with custom displays. Through the power of Almo’s E4 AV Tour, a traveling networking, training and expo event, the duo became an integral part of the casino project team* charged with the design, install and support of the custom digital signage displays, which are placed above a row of slot machines in each casino. Named “Smoke Signals,” the year-long sign project is now complete and the displays are operational. Additional installs are expected at more Western Canadian Lottery casinos over the next year.

Each identical sign (three retrofit and two brand new) features a teepee-shaped configuration that is 12.5-feet tall by 14.5 feet around. The display presents video and ticker content designed to engage patrons and increase message retention with the goal of repeat sales. The success of the install stemmed from the powerhouse combination of Almo’s project management, design and technical expertise, with NanoLumens’ custom capabilities, flexible 6mm LED displays and industry’s first zero-fail six-year guarantee.
The casino properties with the new display are all located in Saskatchewan, Canada. They include Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert; Bear Claw Casino in Carlyle; Dakota Dunes Casino in Saskatoon; Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton; and Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.

“The idea for this design came out of our E4 event, where we had the opportunity to collaborate with Allied Environmental Signage, the US integrator that brought us into the project,” said Sam Taylor, executive vice president and COO for Almo Professional A/V. “The strong relationship between Almo —led by our NanoLumens expert and BDM Apryl G. Lamberti — and NanoLumens made it possible to manage all of its moving parts. Weekly project calls took place to discuss engineering details ranging from the curvature requirements of the displays to customizing the shipping crates. The end result is a well thought out, creative display design that is effective and eye catching.”

According to NanoLumens Channel Manager Jackie Lavoie, “This project is a testament to our long-standing relationship with Almo ProAV.  A project of this magnitude, dealing with this many industry partners, takes a great deal of collaboration from everyone involved.  This is exactly what happened and the result speaks for itself.  We are very pleased, and extremely proud, to be part of such a successful series of installations.”

“We were excited to see the first phase of the Smoke Signals sign project come to completion after many months of planning,” said Billy MacLennan, COO for Bet Rite. “Being a high profile project for Bet Rite, it was important to us to provide our customers in Saskatchewan a superior final product that is not only visually attractive but also incorporates the latest technology available. Working with great partners like Almo, NanoLumens, KGM and Allied Signs really helped make this happen."

About Almo’s E4 AV Tour  
                                                                                                                                 
Now in its fifth year, the E4 tour continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of AV resellers, integrators and consultants. Credited as the industry’s most specialized one-day dealer event, E4 has traveled to countless cities around the country to serve the product, technical and business training needs of thousands of resellers and installers while creating the ideal forum for professional networking. The full tour continues in the fall with stops in Boston on October 3 and Washington, D.C. on October 17.

About Almo Professional A/V

Almo Professional A/V provides the industry’s most advanced product distribution, training and education, and technical support options available for the Pro AV community. With a highly skilled sales team, reseller education programs, seven distribution centers across the U.S. and product lines for the Pro A/V channel, Almo Professional A/V provides customers with the full distribution experience on a local and a personal level. Almo Professional A/V is a division of Almo Corp., the nation’s leading independent distributor of consumer electronics and major appliances. For more information about Almo Professional A/V, please call 888-420-2566 or go to www.almoproav.com. Almo Professional A/V can also be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/almoproav and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/almoproav.

About NanoLumens

NanoLumens (www.NanoLumens.com) turns display dreams into reality. With a unique and patented ability to create displays that are flat, curved or round, NanoLumens LED displays can bring any space to life. With installations with Fortune 500 customers on five continents, the Norcross, GA based company can meet customer needs wherever they might be. NanoLumens displays are space efficient, extraordinarily environmentally friendly, and offer a low cost of ownership. All NanoLumens displays are designed and assembled in America.

July 2014….ONELAN will be at Integrate Australia, Stand C40, at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia from the 26th – 28th August 2014. ONELAN will be showcasing its new 4K UHD-200 media player in addition to its latest generation solid state HD media players. Data Integration and Touch capabilities will also be demonstrated.

Integrate is Australia's largest trade event for the AV and Systems Integration industry.

Comprising an exhibition and conference, Integrate is a platform to demonstrate, engage and gain expert knowledge around global solution trends, new technologies, and learn about best practice from the industry's leading associations.

Over 500 local and international brands will be exhibiting in the following product categories: Audio Systems and Entertainment, Digital Signage, Smart Building, Unified Communication, Video Display and AV Systems Integration.

ONELAN develops network appliances for standalone and end-to-end Digital Signage network solutions. The Net-Top-Box is a mul¬timedia, multi-zoned solution capable of Touch Interactivity. With a browser based user inter¬face, the system is fully multi-lingual and capable of dis¬playing both stored media and live media e.g RSS feeds, web pages and broadcast TV or locally streamed video. Further members of the product family cater for Enterprise network management and integration with external data sources.

ONELAN’s NTBs are now installed in a wide variety of organisations across the world in markets including retail, schools, hospitals as well as corporates such as TalkTalk, the Financial Times and Virgin.

ONELAN Ltd is based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Kramer Electronics is pleased to announce the new VS−62H dual-output fully-automated, 6x2, HDMI matrix switcher. The VS-62H is a 4K router with a total data rate capability of 8.91Gbps (2.97Gbps per channel) supporting Ultra HD (4K) signals.  

The VS-62H features a small desktop form-factor with embedded webpage control that allows full configuration of the system, in addition to the traditional Kramer P3000 protocol and front panel controls. The system features three levels of automation per-output (Last Connection, Priority and Manual Override). These simple modes allow for a controller-free operation which makes the VS-62H an ideal switcher for environments such as meeting-rooms, classrooms and entertainment venues.  The video detection for automation is based on actual video clock signal recognition.

The two independent outputs are geared towards dual-screen or video-conferencing applications with resolutions of up to Ultra HD (4K). As part of the automation support, there is also a display standby feature that automatically turns off an output to which no input is routed. In compliance with the Kramer digital standards, the system fully re-clocks and equalizes the signals, enabling advanced EDID configuration and HDCP support control.

About Kramer Electronics

Founded in 1981, with its world headquarters in Israel, Kramer Electronics Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital audio, video and computer signal management products for the ProAV, Presentation, Production, Broadcast, Home Theater, Houses of Worship, Digital Signage and Security markets.
 
Kramer’s product line includes audio, video and computer signal processing equipment including: distribution amplifiers (DAs), switchers, matrix switchers, scalers, presentation scaler/switchers, digital and analog decoders and encoders, fiber and twisted pair range extenders, table mounted cable management products, cables, cable accessories and more.
 
Kramer also offers broadcast quality routers, distribution amplifiers, multi-viewers and controllers through its Sierra Video product line, digital signage products and high-end rental and staging scaler/switchers.

Aside for its headquarters in Israel, Kramer has corporate sales and distribution offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, India, China, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia. For more information please visit us at: www.kramerus.com.

Convenience chain enhances the customer experience by offering a mobile app for paying at the pump

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Rhodes 101 Stops Convenience Stores have deployed NCR’s ConvenienceGo (C-Go) mobile shopping app to make fueling easier. Rhodes 101 Stops operates 30 convenience stores across Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and is a subsidiary of PAJCO, Inc.

C-Go is NCR’s mobile shopping app which allows customers to initiate a fuel transaction, select the amount of gas they want and then pay with their smartphones. The mobile app supports Rhodes 101 Stops’ brand image and colors. C-Go eliminates the need for customers to carry another loyalty card since the C-Go app updates and stores each shopper’s loyalty information and shares that information with the fuel pump automatically. Rhodes 101 Stops customers will receive special ‘rollback’ pricing at the pump and the option of an emailed or printed receipt when they use the application.

“With this launch of the mobile NCR solution, we are continuing our commitment to always provide the most innovative and exceptional customer experience,” says Keith Boeller, president of PAJCO, Inc. “Beyond the added convenience, we think our customers will be thrilled to see the price rollback at the pump and the platform allows us to create innovative marketing tactics going forward.”

In addition to the price rollback feature, customers can also use the app to see current specials, find store locations and track their purchase history.

“Convenience stores operate in arguably the most competitive retail environment,” says Eric Stecker, vice president and general manager, Petroleum and Convenience, NCR Retail. “By introducing the C-Go mobile payment app and features, Rhodes 101 Stops is not only offering a convenient way to pay for gas, but they also create a tighter bond with shoppers, leading to greater loyalty.”

The Rhodes 101 Stops C-Go installation is a collaborative effort between NCR Retail and Retail Data Systems, a NCR Premier Point-of-Sale dealer. For more information about the benefits of NCR’s C-Go technology, click here.

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. The company encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly with financial and other important information about NCR.

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Provider Industry Weapon discusses key benefits for the industry

PITTSBURGH, PA, (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Manufacturing employees often work long hours, on their feet, doing the same tasks hundreds of times over. Their accomplishments are number based, which is often a far cry for the amount of effort put into a given day. Many times traditional communication fails in a manufacturing environment. For starters, most manufacturing employees are unable to carry around a phone on their person while working, they are rarely able to access computers to check email, and their environment is too loud for intercom announcements.

Most employees are temporary or contracted, and walk out of the job without learning more than their specific assignment. Shift managers are preoccupied with machinery and deadlines to be responsible for internal communications, as well. The employees rely on flyers in the break room and the occasional team-meeting to stay informed.

Today, companies are turning to digital signage, a medium in which any screen can become a communication tool. Couple this with easy-to-use content management software and a manufacturing's communication environment can be transformed. This change provides plenty of benefits to employees through fostering more of a sense of community and employees who feel like they are "in the know" tend to have higher moral.

"We find manufacturing facilities utilizes digital signage in two main ways. The first is to keep employees engaged and the second is to provide a greater access to important information, like production and performance metrics." -- Dave Wible, CEO, Industry Weapon.

Digital signage provided by Industry Weapon can display more than company announcements, manufacturing can take advantage of integrations with machine software to display production statistics, job up time and actual mph, and can easily report safety information. Production metrics, inventory management and monitoring, and statistics about product quality, worker-performance, machine performance, quota tracking, and business performance can be updated in real time onto the screens. If you have a data source in place to track information, a capable digital signage solution can integrate with it.

About Industry Weapon Inc.

Industry Weapon, a digital media company, specializes in the advancement of digital signage applications. Their line of products and services enable subscribers to publish multimedia content and integrated data to displays, tablets and mobile devices. Industry Weapon currently services thousands of customers in fifteen countries and is supported by more than two hundred partners.

Reflect, the premier turnkey digital media solutions provider for out-of-home customer experiences, today announced that Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, one of the largest amusement-resort operators in the world, is using experiential digital media to thrill and engage park guests of all ages. The recently debuted digital platform, powered by Reflect, spans across all 11 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company parks and will reach more than 23 million guests annually.

Cedar Fair amusement parks provide an ideal environment for experiential digital brand media. With 314 screens in 11 amusement parks, including Cedar Point, Knott’s Berry Farm, Kings Island and Canada’s Wonderland, the digital experiences start immediately when guests arrive. Entry gate digital signage is being utilized to help direct the flow of traffic.  For entry gate screens, Reflect developed a custom software application to dynamically control lane status for guest entry, indicating which lanes are open or closed.  The application also provides custom content and messaging capabilities to designate lanes reserved for groups and VIPs, and can also be used to promote special events.

Digital media engagement continues throughout the parks with screens strategically placed in ride queues and restaurants aimed to entertain guests while they wait.  Multiple screens throughout the parks provide guests with entertainment and information.  Reflect developed dynamic content, including a custom weather package to inform guests when to expect the hottest or coldest hours of the day, or inclement weather, allowing them to plan their day accordingly.

The ReflectView enterprise digital media software suite provides Cedar Fair control over the management, distribution and presentation of HD media content and applications.  ReflectView provides Cedar Fair with a flexible platform to display dynamic messaging and media that effectively communicate the latest promotions and park attractions, and it supports the integration and management of open standards for content, apps, and web technologies.

“Cedar Fair has always offered their guests a unique experience.  With their recent enhancements of digital technologies, we are excited to be a part of the project and look forward to Cedar Fair’s continuing strategy to leverage dynamic digital media,” said Bill Warren, CEO, Reflect.

The digital screens located throughout the parks will broadcast FunTV, a Cedar Fair in-house production. FunTV was created to entertain and educate thrill seeking guests on park attractions and upcoming promotions, with music, games, park trivia, and videos.

“We wanted a platform to activate and manage digital experiences to delight and serve our customers. FunTV, powered by Reflect, provides this along with a great avenue for advertisers to reach an in-demand audience, delivering more than one billion impressions to teens, adults and families with young children in an ideal environment,” said Cedar Fair Entertainment Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Richard Zimmerman.

With up to 50 screens per park, teams worked at breakneck speed to ensure the project was completed before the start of the 2014 season.  Impressively, the total project was deployed across all 11 parks in 8 weeks.  Cedar’s Fair’s constant pursuit to boost the overall guest experience has led to its world renowned success and solidifies their reputation of delivering world-class fun and entertainment.

Hergiswil, Switzerland -- SpinetiX, a Swiss manufacturer of digital signage products, predicts significant growth opportunities for its Eco-System of partners in the education market. Low total cost of ownership and reliable performance have been identified to be the key factors for risk-averse and quality-sensitive decision makers in the education sector.

SpinetiX offers a simple choice between two solid-state players, the HMP130 and HMP200. Both players come with Fusion, a simple drag and drop user interface for managing digital signage content that any school staff member can easily use. Benefits for schools include:

Low total cost of ownership: SpinetiX HMP players are designed for set-and-forget use. Operational installation costs are reduced to a minimum thanks to plug and play technology. In addition, SpinetiX signage solutions do not depend on a centralized server. Maintenance is not required therefore, there’s no need to have in-house or external IT resources managing SpinetiX HMP players. In the unlikely event of a failure, every HMP player comes with a product lifetime warranty. Finally, SpinetiX keeps costs low by offering a one-time software license purchase with an unlimited number of devices -there are no recurring licensing fees.

Reliability: SpinetiX HMP players are designed to run 24/7 and are entirely solid-state. Consuming just a few watts of power, they need no regular reboots or administration. Real time monitoring and notification tools allow users to respond before an issue potentially leads to a non-functioning screen.

Easy content updates: In the education market, content is often coming from a variety of groups and departments. SpinetiX HMP players can grab content such as timetables, menus and photo collections directly from different sources and systems. This allows a digital signage network to be updated regularly and automatically by anyone from the kitchen to the academic staff within their normal applications and workflows. Duplication of work is avoided, and the need for lengthy product trainings eliminated.

SpinetiX has numerous education clients worldwide. All the installations are unique with regards to size, HMP player features utilized and the level of integration with other systems. The one thing all of the clients have in common is an appreciation for the low total cost of ownership and extreme reliability of SpinetiX HMP players. More information is available at spinetix.com/education.

About SpinetiX

SpinetiX is an award-winning Swiss manufacturer of digital signage products that was founded in 2006 by a team of entrepreneurs committed to engineering excellence. The company now works closely with a structured Eco-System of international partners that deploy digital signage networks worldwide. SpinetiX is the manufacturer of the HMP Hyper Media Players with built-in Fusion Software, which turns any digital display into an autonomous and networked device, and Elementi software, a full-featured digital signage software and content management system. More information is available at spinetix.com.

Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, has introduced OFP321, its new 31.5-inch Full HD digital signage display suitable for various display applications in shopping mall, corporate, education, bank, transportation, retail store, restaurant, and performing art center. The OFP321 is built according to the standard Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) and features a 1920x1080p panel with 3000:1 contrast for users looking for a simple-to-implement digital signage solution. The built-in backlight and external brightness sensor is able to detect environment brightness levels to adjust LCD color and backlight to maintain optimal performance. An optional motion detection sensor allows backlighting to be switched on in response to foot traffic. Moreover, this easy pluggable display with industrial-grade design offers 24/7 non-stop operation, and can be mounted almost anywhere with VESA mount.

“Axiomtek’s OFP321 is OPS standards based digital signage display which allows users to simply slide out and in the entire computer module to upgrade or replace for fast and easy field maintenance. Perfect for landscape or portrait modes, the OFP321 is a high-quality, interactive signage display for attracting and engaging consumers,” said Robert Wang, director of Product & Marketing Division at Axiomtek.

The 31.5” display is connected to OPS-compliant digital signage player via a standardized JAE TX-25 plug connector. Simply plug the media player in to the display, you are ready. The selection of OPS-compliant digital signage players with multiple I/O connections includes:

OPS885: IPSS/OPS Digital Signage Player with 4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor (Haswell), Intel® QM87 Express Chipset, 2 USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Intel® AMT 9.0, and TPM 1.2
OPS882-HM: IPSS/OPS Digital Signage Player with4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor (Haswell), Intel® HM86, 4K2K and AVB (Audio Video Bridging) 802.1AS
OPS880-HM: OPS Digital Signage Player with 4th generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 processor (Haswell), Intel® HM86 Chipset, 2 USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI interface, and TPM 1.2
OPS880: OPS Digital Signage Player with 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processor (Haswell), Intel® QM87 Express Chipset, 2 USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI interface, and TPM 1.2
OPS871-HM: OPS Digital Signage Player with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 processor (Ivy Bridge), Intel® HM76 Chipset, 2 USB 3.0, HDMI interface and TPM 1.2

Axiomtek’s newest OFP321 will be available in August, 2014. For more product information or pricing, please visit Axiomtek global website www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at .

Advanced Features:

•     Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) Compliance
•     31.5" LED backlight LCD - Full HD 1920 x 1080P
•     Interactive IR touchscreen solution
•     elf diagnosis and built-in sensors: LCD Color and LCD backlight
•     Motion detection sensors (optional)
•     Supports VESA FPMPMI compliant flat panel mount

About Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

Axiomtek Co. Ltd. is one of the world's leading designers/manufacturers of PC-based industrial computer products. From our roots as a turnkey systems integrator specializing in data acquisition and control systems, Axiomtek has mirrored the PC evolution in various industries by shifting our focus toward the design and manufacture of PC-based industrial automation solutions.

Axiomtek Co., Ltd. established in 1990, has more than 60 distributor partners globally. Axiomtek offers Industrial PCs (IPC), Single Board Computers and System on Modules (SBC & SoM), Embedded Computing Platforms (ECP), Fanless & Rugged Embedded System (eBOX, tBOX and rBOX), Touch Panel Computers (TPC), Medical PCs (MPC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Digital Signage & Displays (DS), Industrial Network and Network Appliances (NA).

Kramer’s successful support of quality in AV continues

Clinton, NJ – Kramer Electronics, the first educational partner with the Association for Quality in Audio Video Technology (AQAV), is pleased to announce that Kramer US President Dave Bright has been appointed to the Board of Directors of AQAV.

“We have made a huge commitment to AQAV. Since the transition from analog to digital, creating standards for quality in AV system design and installation is imperative to the efficiency and success of every participant in the market,” explains Dave Bright. “With that in mind, we have pledged our complete support to the program and the organization, and I am very proud to have been selected to the Board of Directors of AQAV.”

Since the establishment of the partnership, Kramer Electronics has held seven successful AQAV trainings and many individuals have completed the AQAV workshop and earned their certifications.  The most recent trainings took place in Las Vegas in June just prior to the InfoComm show. The University of Nevada Las Vegas kindly hosted both CQD (Certified Quality Designer) and CQT (Certified Quality Technician) classes.  Those who have successfully earned their AQAV certifications continue to use what they have learned from the class in every day applications to increase profits and ensure flawless system operations.

“Our AQAV motto is - Saving the AV industry … one system at a time,” states Mario Maltese, Executive Director of AQAV.  “Kramer Electronics has really stepped up to the plate to help us accomplish that goal.  They have committed so many resources to make the goal of quality a reality.  They have committed monetary resources, personnel resources and marketing resources to the cause.  We can’t imagine a better partner in our quest and therefore it was an easy decision to invite Dave Bright to join our Board of Directors.”

End Users, Consultants and Pro AV Integrators are able to attest to the benefits of AQAV.  End user, Elaine Manfredonia, Vice President of JPMorgan Chase explained, “Being AV9000 compliant is a major plus for providers who want to work for us. It eliminates untold costs and aggravation the client won’t, and the integrator shouldn’t, accept.  No question the business is trending this way.”

Pro AV integrators, such as Jeremy Elsesser of the Pro AV integrator Level 3 Audio Visual in Mesa, AZ, are also aware of the advantages of being AQAV certified.  Jeremy stated, “Since Level 3 Audio Visual has started down the path of AV9000 and began implementing the systems into our daily workflows, we have seen a large increase in team collaboration along with a significant reduction of time spent in the field.  Culturally, AV9000 has provided a mechanism to get everyone on the same page and pursuing the highest quality of work we can provide.”

In addition, higher education markets are also reveling in the AQAV benefits. Dan Doolen, Chief Instructional Media Systems Engineer at the University of Illinois, explains how his team has embraced the AQAV standards, “We’ve built AV9000 into our campus facility standards and follow it on all our installations.  It has everyone working from the same page and explains the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’.  It’s turned into a friendly competition between the installation team and the commissioning team.”

Kramer Electronics currently has three more AQAV trainings planned, one private event in Dallas, Texas on July 29-31, a public CQD class on September 10-12 in Chicago, and a public CQT class at Kramer US HQ in New Jersey on November 18-20.  Additional AQAV trainings might also be scheduled in 2014.  This will be dictated by demand from the market.

With Kramer US President Dave Bright joining the AQAV Board of Directors, Kramer’s commitment to the AQAV movement continues to grow.   Kramer believes AQAV is one of the single most important “tools” available today for participants in the Pro AV market.  It is the key to increasing profits by ensuring customer satisfaction and eliminating costly issues before they ever occur.

For more information about AQAV please visit the AQAV section of the Kramer web site at www.kramerus.com/academy/aqav.asp or the AQAV web site at www.aqav.org.

About The Association for Quality in AV Technology:

AQAV is non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the operational art of designing and installing audio visual technology. Engineered audio visual systems continue to become more complex and difficult to integrate.  By focusing on the quality management of these systems, and of those who design and install them, we can benefit the AV industry and all its stakeholders:  including clients and users of AV technology, AV designers and installers, equipment manufacturers, related construction and architectural firms, and the environment. For more information please visit: www.aqav.org.

Riverdale, New Jersey – RedyRef, a turn-key self-service kiosk solution provider announced that they were honored to provide turn-key kiosk hardware solutions to INADEV Corporation of McLean, Virginia for the renovation of the World War II Memorial for the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

The World War II Memorial, located on the eastern end of the reflecting pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, was dedicated May 29, 2004 by President George W. Bush. The Memorial established by ABMC honors the 16 Million who served in the armed forces of the United States, the 400,000 who died and all who supported the war effort from home (1941-1945).
The WWII Memorial is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s Central Axis.

The American Battle Monuments Commission, established by the Congress in 1923, is an agency of the executive branch of the federal government and guardian of America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.

INADEV approached RedyRef in December of 2013 to renovate the original interactive kiosk portion of the memorial prior to Memorial Day 2014. The project included the complete update of the hardware including the replacement of the original non-outdoor displays and the addition of ELO Touch hi-bright outdoor topper displays for running additional commemorative video.

Jitesh Sachdev, Chief Operating Officer for INADEV said, “These kiosks are more than just conduits for presenting factual information. They’re experiential portals for telling emotionally compelling stories that celebrate heroes and move people.”

About Redyref

Established 101 years ago, RedyRef Interactive Kiosks is a complete vertically integrated kiosk organization with in-house design engineering, metal fabrication, powder coating, electrical engineering and integration, software development, installation and on-going maintenance solutions to meet your self-service kiosk needs. RedyRef truly offers you a one-stop Self-Service Kiosk solution. Learn more at: www.redyref.com

About INADEV

INADEV is a technology solutions provider to government and commercial customers based in the Washington D.C. area. INADEV's core capabilities include mobile application and solution development; responsive web design; hybrid and cross platform development; enterprise architecture and solutions and custom engineering services.

INADEV sets itself apart by providing innovative technology solutions, rapid time to market deployment, best in class pricing and quality software that does what our clients need, every time. Learn more at: www.inadev.com

First Six-Megapixel Offering, FDA 510(K) Clears 30-inch Unit as Diagnostic Radiology Monitor

CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America , a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that its new 30-inch MultiSync® MD302C6 LCD wide-screen display received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) market clearance for diagnostic review applications in healthcare organizations.

The 30-inch color display, NEC’s first six-megapixel unit, features an IPS panel and LED backlight, and is designed to provide precise grayscale reproduction and wide viewing angles. The monitor’s 16-bit lookup table provides 1,024 levels of gray out of a palette of 4,096, when using a 10-bit DisplayPort connection.

The MD302C6 monitor includes out-of-the-box calibration to the DICOM grayscale display function for luminance. An integrated front sensor constantly monitors and adjusts brightness to maintain the factory DICOM GSDF calibration.

The monitor also features dual DisplayPort and DVI-D inputs, allowing the MD302C6 to function as a drop-in replacement for dual 3MP color diagnostic displays.

“The MD302C6 brings a powerful six-megapixel display with LED backlight to healthcare professionals in medical imaging and multi-modality PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System),” said Art Marshall, Product Manager of Professional and Medical Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “The dual 3MP mode also allows this to serve as a dual monitor replacement with no center bezel distracting the radiologist.”

Also included is NEC’s GammaCompMD™ QA software, which ensures worry-free calibration and conformance to the DICOM GSDF standard. The software ensures consistent image quality and an easy-to-use QA environment for medical imaging. Optionally, GammaComp MD Server software provides computer networks with centralized control and management of multiple display systems.

The MD302C6 feature set includes:

•     30-inch IPS panel and 6-megapixel resolution with wide viewing angles
•     1000:1 contrast ratio and 400 cd/m² calibrated brightness (800 cd/m² native resolution)
•     Dual 3-megapixel replacement functionality
•     Integrated front sensor to maintain calibration for the life of the display
•     Factory calibration to the DICOM grayscale function for luminance
•     16-bit internal lookup table (LUT), which provides for more finely detailed, high-definition rendering of color images and crisper display of even the most delicate shadings
•     Integrated two port USB 2.0 hub for easy connection to peripherals
•     Dual DisplayPort and DVI-D inputs for drop-in dual 3MP replacement
•     150mm height adjustability in landscape orientation (103mm in portrait), as well as tilt and swivel
•     Medical certifications, including UL60950-1, UL60601-1 and FDA 510(k) clearance
•     Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
•     Five-year limited warranty with Advanced Overnight Exchange

The MultiSync MD302C6 display is available at an estimated street price of $12,099. The display ships with a five-year limited parts and labor warranty, including Advanced Overnight Exchange, which is one of the best warranties in the industry.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

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

About VUKUNET

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

SOURCE: NEC Display Solutions of America

Connecticut bank sees success from initial deployment of software-based solution and expands NCR Interactive Tellers to new locations

DULUTH, Ga.(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ion Bank , a community bank serving customers in Connecticut, is increasing its use of interactive video technology from NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies.

Since the bank introduced the technology in its Wallingford location in 2012, Ion Bank customers have responded positively to use of the technology that lets them perform a full range of teller transactions with a live teller via video. In response, Ion Bank has added four additional NCR Interactive Teller units to two branches in Waterbury and Oxford.

With NCR Interactive Teller, a live teller takes remote control of the device while engaging the customer over two-way video, providing a personalized experience. The solution provides live teller services for clients who want the human touch, and also offers more services than can be conducted on an ATM or other self-service devices. For instance, customers can perform secure transactions without using a traditional ATM card and, like branch tellers, remote tellers can provide cash beyond ATM limits, assist in mortgage payments, transfers, and more.

Ion Bank’s interactive tellers work out of the New Haven Road location in Naugatuck and can support customers at any of the bank’s six Interactive Teller units. Video collaboration and transaction processing can both reduce operating costs by centralizing tellers across multiple branches, while still connecting customers and tellers in a face to face, highly personal engagement. This expansion of NCR Interactive Teller has also freed branch staff to focus on the service needs of customers visiting the branch.

“Our customers have responded enthusiastically to this technology,” said Dawn D. Orsini, Vice President of Retail Banking, Ion Bank. “This is a great opportunity to give our customers the added convenience of longer banking hours. Our interactive Tellers enable us to leverage the latest technology with the traditional banking experience. It was a natural step to expand our use of this technology to additional locations throughout our service area.”

Through Interactive Teller, Ion Bank is able to extend teller service hours even after the branch is closed, now offering teller availability from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, an additional 27 hours of banking services per week.

“NCR Interactive Teller is changing the way consumers bank and helping our customers meet the needs of the consumer,” said Jed Taylor, vice president and general manager, NCR Interactive Services. “Through assisted-service technology such as Interactive Teller, consumers are banking at times convenient to them while maintaining a personal touch with their bank.”

Assisted service allows consumers to receive all the benefits of self-service convenience and accessibility with the added benefit of personal staff interaction. Of the more than 100 financial institutions that have implemented assisted-service strategies globally, 98 percent chose NCR.1

About Ion Bank

Ion Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ion Financial, MHC, has been serving customers throughout Connecticut’s Greater Naugatuck Valley and central Connecticut since 1870. Locally owned, the bank is committed to helping customers as well as the community at large. Ion Bank offers personal banking, business banking and financial services at its 17 branch locations. For more information, visit ionbank.com or call 203.729.4442. You can “Like Us” on Facebook at facebook.com/ionbank and “Follow Us” on Twitter at twitter.com/ion_bank.

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation NCR -1.00% 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 sites: www.ncr.com , www.ncrsilver.com

Twitter: @NCRCorporation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

(1) Based on NCR estimates

Riverdale, New Jersey – RedyRef, a turn-key self-service kiosk solution provider announced that they were honored to provide turn-key kiosk hardware solutions to INADEV Corporation of McLean, Virginia for the renovation of the Korean War Memorial for the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

The Korean War Memorial, which is located Southeast of the Lincoln Memorial off of Independence Avenue, was originally dedicated on July 27, 1995 by President Bill Clinton. The Memorial established by ABMC commemorates the 5,720,000 [1]  Engaged US troops who served in the Korean War from 1950-1953.

The American Battle Monuments Commission, established by the Congress in 1923, is an agency of the executive branch of the federal government and guardian of America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.

INADEV approached RedyRef in December of 2013 to renovate the original interactive kiosk portion of the memorial prior to Memorial Day 2014. The project included the complete update of the hardware including the replacement of the original non-outdoor displays and the addition of ELO Touch hi-bright outdoor topper displays for running additional commemorative video.

Jitesh Sachdev, Chief Operating Officer for INADEV said, “These kiosks are more than just conduits for presenting factual information. They’re experiential portals for telling emotionally compelling stories that celebrate heroes and move people.”

About Redyref

Established 101 years ago, RedyRef Interactive Kiosks is a complete vertically integrated kiosk organization with in-house design engineering, metal fabrication, powder coating, electrical engineering and integration, software development, installation and on-going maintenance solutions to meet your self-service kiosk needs. RedyRef truly offers you a one-stop Self-Service Kiosk solution. Learn more at: www.redyref.com


About INADEV

INADEV is a technology solutions provider to government and commercial customers based in the Washington D.C. area. INADEV's core capabilities include mobile application and solution development; responsive web design; hybrid and cross platform development; enterprise architecture and solutions and custom engineering services.

INADEV sets itself apart by providing innovative technology solutions, rapid time to market deployment, best in class pricing and quality software that does what our clients need, every time. Learn more at: www.inadev.com

London, UK. Business communication specialist Banner Managed Communication (BMC) has announced a new strategic partnership with OpenEye, the global digital media consultancy. OpenEye specialises in the design and creation of digital in-store experiences that enable retailers to engage more effectively with customers.

BMC and OpenEye will collaborate in delivering advanced visual technologies to consumer brands both in the UK and mainland Europe. The partnership will combine the strengths of two companies that fully understand the need for cohesive multichannel marketing strategies.

Catherine Burke, Managing Director of Banner Managed Communication, commented: "We’re always on the lookout for ways of enhancing our multichannel proposition and we’re very open to bringing in best-of-breed outside expertise where there’s a compelling case to do so. We identified OpenEye as a world leader in digital signage and other in-store technologies and this new partnership will open up a wealth of possibilities and new ideas for our clients, with very direct commercial applications. This is yet another way in which BMC is supporting clients in the ongoing evolution of their multichannel strategies.”

Bryan Meszaros, Managing Partner of OpenEye said: "We welcome the opportunity to work with a marketing communications company that has a heritage rooted in creating effective multichannel campaigns. By leveraging our experience and expertise in digital merchandising we feel this will create an unique opportunity for us to collaborate on exciting initiatives.”

About Banner Managed Communication

Banner Managed Communication (BMC) specialises in the provision of business communication services. We provide an end-to-end service - from creative design to fulfillment and response handling - enabling customers to outsource any or all of these services to a trusted provider.

In June 2014 BMC was, for the second consecutive year, recognised in The IAOP® Global Outsourcing 100 rankings. BMC was listed in six separate specialist sub-lists, including being named as one of the world’s Top 10 Document Management and Marketing Services companies.

BMC is part of the office2office group plc.
http://www.banner-managedcommunication.com
office2office group plc (code: OFF.L) provides managed procurement and business critical services to customers in the public, corporate and mid-market sectors.

About OpenEye

Formed in 2003, OpenEye is an award-winning digital media consultancy, which looks to combine consumer insight, technology and creativity to redefine how brands and retailers engage with consumers through a strategic digital in-store experience. OpenEye has worked with high profile brands, including The Nuance Group, Santander, the Smithsonian, and Penske.

OpenEye has studios in New York, San Diego, London and Moscow. For more information, visit http://www.openeyeglobal.com

Jerusalem, Israel - Kramer Electronics and Audinate proudly announce that Kramer has become the 150th Dante manufacturer to license Audinate’s Dante networking solution.
 
Kramer Electronics is recognized for developing creative, reliable and value-oriented audio, video and computer signal processing solutions and distributing them worldwide with an uncompromising level of service and support. Over its thirty-year history, Kramer has been at the forefront of inventions and developments in the signal processing industry, including the world’s first combined video/audio processor.

“We see 2014 as an important year for Kramer’s expansion of delivering reliable and value-oriented audio solutions,” stated Ezra Ozer, Kramer’s VP of Marketing. “We evaluated other audio over IP networking technologies and it was obvious with Audinate, we did not need to place a bet, as it is the most requested audio networking technology in the market.”

Dante is the preeminent media networking technology developed by Audinate, and has grown its OEMs by 50% in the past nine months. Dante offers virtually perfect synchronization, ultra-low deterministic latency, and plug and play configuration management. Dante is a complete, commercially supported solution, which is recognized to be easy to integrate, easy to install, and easy to use.

“This is another significant milestone for Audinate as a company. Audinate’s focus on innovation, high interoperability, easy integration, and unsurpassed performance, have all directly influenced our rapid business growth and we look forward to continuing this trend,” commented Lee Ellison, CEO of Audinate. “We share Kramer’s deep philosophical roots in providing unparalleled customer support and outstanding solutions. We expect the market to rapidly embrace Kramer’s Dante networked enabled products.”  

About Audinate

Audinate revolutionizes AV systems to enable our customers to thrive in a networked world. Audinate’s Dante media networking technology has been adopted by the leading OEM manufacturers and has become the de-facto standard and dominant networking technology in the professional audio/visual industry. Dante is used extensively for live performance events, commercial installation, broadcast, recording and production, and communications systems. Audinate offices are located in US, United Kingdom and Australia. Visit www.audinate.com for the latest news and information on the company. Dante is Digital Media Networking Perfected.
Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd, Audinate is a registered trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

About Kramer Electronics

Founded in 1981, with its world headquarters in Israel, Kramer Electronics Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality analog and digital audio, video and computer signal management products for the ProAV, Presentation, Production, Broadcast, Home Theater, Houses of Worship, Digital Signage and Security markets.
 
Kramer’s product line consists of audio, video and computer signal processing equipment including: audio amplifiers and speakers, distribution amplifiers, switchers, matrix switchers, scalers, presentation switchers, digital and analog decoders and encoders, fiber and twisted pair range extenders, table mounted cable management products, cables, cable accessories and more.

Kramer also offers broadcast quality routers, distribution amplifiers, multi-viewers and controllers through its Sierra Video product line, digital signage products and high-end rental and staging scaler/switchers.
 
Aside for its headquarters in Israel, Kramer has 24 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, New Zealand and Australia. For more information please visit us at: www.kramerelectronics.com.

Taipei, Taiwan – Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, has announced the arrival of the GOT3177T-834, its newest 17-inch SXGA, fanless, multi-touch panel computer powered by Intel® Bay Trail-D Celeron® processor. This all-in-one industrial-touch panel PC is equipped with a 5:4 aspect ratio flush, resistive touch LCD display with 350nits. The panel system offers a slim design and flexible architecture for fast system deployment and supports noiseless operation. Its wide operating temperature range (-10°C to +50°C) offers great reliability for operations in harsh environments. Its waterproof enclosure (IP65 front bezel) protects the system from liquid damage. The GOT3177T-834 is an excellent human machine interface platform for applications in automation, transportation, oil pipe monitoring systems, self-service kiosk, and environmental monitoring.

The GOT3177T-834 is a low-power consumption panel PC. Its Intel® Bay Trail-D Celeron® quad-core processor J1900 at 2.0GHz can handle multiple tasks or heavily multi-threaded applications. Its enabled SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 instructions and virtualization feature help enhance performance of virtualized programs. This exceptional 17” touch panel PC supports one DDR3L SO-DIMM slot with up to 8GB memory and feature one 2.5" SATA HDD and CFast™ socket. To meet different application needs, the GOT3177T-834 has rich I/O interfaces, including two RS-232/422/485 ports, two Gigabit LANs, two USB 3.0 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. It also has two PCI Express Mini Card slots for wireless network connection or mSATA storage.

“Axiomtek’s GOT3177T-834 comes with an easy-to-deploy modularized design and advanced multi-touch control. It supports WLAN and 3G antennas for wireless connection and offers dual high speed Gigabit Ethernet ports. This feature-rich panel PC also features USB 3.0 drives, which is ten times faster than USB 2.0. Its fast USB 3.0 ports help make mobile operating system installation and maintenance easy, via the use of a thumb drive,” said Ivy Lee, product manager of Product Marketing Division at Axiomtek.

The super slim human machine interface can be panel or wall mounted.  It also comes with an optional VESA arm or a desktop stand. This panel PC is CE certified and ready for Windows® 8 or 7.

Axiomtek’s GOT3177T-834 will be available in September. For more product information or pricing, please visit us at www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at .

Advanced Features:

•     17-inch GOT3177T-834- SXGA (1280 x 1024) color TFT LCD display with modularized design
•     Fanless cooling system with Intel® Bay Trail-D Celeron® Processor J1900 4C at 2.0GHz
•     Supports one 2.5” SATA HDD, one CFastTM socket or one mSATA
•     Supports WLAN/3G antenna (optional)
•     Supports two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and two COM ports
•     Supports two PCI Express Mini Card
•     Supports panel mount, wall mount, VESA arm, and desktop stand
•     Supports wide temperature range of -10°C to +50°C and IP65 front bezel

TORONTO, ONTARIO(Marketwired via COMTEX) -- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc., a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, is pleased to announce that it has signed a System Integrator Agreement with Numedia.

The agreement commences immediately and is renewable annually based on performance metrics.

Numedia a leading provider of 'Intelligent Media Solutions' to its clients by enabling in In-Venue Experiences, Communication, Engagement and Activation. Numedia's technology allows its clients to manage and operate digital displays through its proprietary software which includes Content Management, Music and Assets Libraries, Dynamic Display Ad Server, as well as ground breaking integration with motion sensors and facial recognition/tracking technologies.

The combination of iSIGN's mobile proximity marketing and digital display technology that enables delivery of relevant dynamic content, product offerings, loyalty programs, games, surveys and offers via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to mobile phones, with Numedia's expertise and unique platforms and technology that deliver music, music videos, ambiance video, video walls, all interaction enabled with gesture control, movement sensors, touchscreen and RFIs is revolutionary. Together, the integration of iSIGN and Numedia technologies will offer a Complete Immersive Experience, as consumers Listen, Watch, Play, and Interact.

The resulting on-site analytics that will be collected are powerful. iSIGN mobile tracking which includes ad views, accepts, time spent, repeat visits, with POS association, combined with Numedia facial recognition, demographic impressions, and ad response, will provide a Real Time Dashboard of consumer metrics and insights, shopping behaviours and preferences.

"Numedia is ideally positioned to be a System Integrator and reseller for iSIGN," stated Mr. Alex Romanov, iSIGN's Chief Executive Officer. "They have many strong relationships within hospitality, QSR, convenience, mass market and other retail and shopper space."

"Integrating our products with those of Numedia will provide clients of both our companies with a very wide range of exclusive and varied hardware and software services," added Mr. Romanov. "Additionally, it will allow us to offer a unique combination of insights of consumer shopping habits, preferences, behaviours, ad response with POS integration that will give brands and retailers the ability to target and reach shoppers strategically and effectively. The wide range of data sources can be monetized, providing the ability for iSIGN and Numedia to grow our respective revenues from a greater range of new channels and customers."

About iSIGN Media

Since 2007, iSIGN has been developing multiplatform advertising and marketing solutions for brands to better attract, engage and retain customers through their mobile devices. The data and SaaS (software as a service) company collects and analyzes shopper preferences so that brands can deliver targeted messaging and personalized offers to consumers' mobile devices, in-location and in real-time. The company's patented interactive proximity-marketing technology is capable of gathering average price points, typical purchases, in-store dwell times and other shopper metrics to deliver business intelligence and insights into emerging consumer behaviors that can help brands make better business decisions and measure their marketing efforts. Utilizing Bluetooth(TM), mobile, Wi-Fi, and location-aware technologies to deliver relevant and timely messaging to any screen or mobile device, iSIGN delivers rich media, permission-based messages free to consumers that can drive immediate brand engagement, increased customer loyalty and deliver higher ROI on marketing dollars spent. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in about 1,400 locations. Partners include: IBM, Keyser Retail Solutions, Baylor University, Verizon Wireless, TELUS and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. www.isignmedia.com

About Numedia

Numedia provides 'Intelligent Media Solutions' to its clients by enabling In-Venue Experiences, Communication, Engagement and Activation. Our technology allows clients to manage and operate digital displays thru its proprietary software. Numedia technology includes Content Management, Music & Assets library, Dynamic Display Ad Server as well as groundbreaking integration with motion sensors & recognition/tracking technologies. www.numediacanada.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may include certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iSIGN Media's business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect iSIGN Media's current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. iSIGN Media assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

(C) 2014 iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

TEB joins more than 100 other financial institutions around the world that have implemented assisted-service strategies; 98 percent of these chose solutions from NCR(1)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Turkish Economy Bank (TEB), one of the largest banks in Turkey, has become the first European financial institution to deploy new video-led, remote assistance technology from NCR to deliver teller services. Working closely with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, TEB recently launched its first NCR Interactive Teller in the lobby of its Çekmeköy branch in the outskirts of Istanbul. The deployment aims to reduce queues, improve the customer experience and increase engagement, thereby increasing the effectiveness and profitability of TEB’s business.

The innovative deployment is an extension to the relationship with NCR that started in 1990 with TEB’s first ATM. Today, NCR provides more than 90 percent of TEB’s ATM estate, as well as NCR software solutions to support cash management and monitoring for the ATM network. TEB also uses NCR Solidcore Suite for APTRA™, a comprehensive ATM security solution that eliminates business risk posed by network perimeter breaches or internal security threats, and reduces operating costs.

“Improving customer experience by transforming our retail branch network is a core strategy for TEB. Our aim is to build deeper connections with our customers by providing them with valuable, convenient and interactive services,” said Gökhan Mendi, Senior Assistant General Manager (EVP) / Head of Retail & Private Banking at TEB. “We have worked closely with branch transformation specialists at NCR to help progress and realize this strategy. NCR Interactive Teller is already improving the banking experience for TEB customers by providing customers with remote teller services when they need them, thereby reducing traditional counter queues and allowing us to run our business more effectively.”

Video-led, remote assistance software from NCR enables TEB customers to bank with a live video teller, conducting up to 95 percent of typical teller transactions, thus extending TEB’s service capabilities far beyond that of today’s ATM channel. Interactive Teller allows a centralized live teller to take full remote control of the device while engaging the customer over two-way audio / video, to provide a highly personalized experience. Combining Video collaboration and remote transaction processing reduces operating costs by enabling tellers to simultaneously service multiple branches, while still connecting them with their customers face to face.

“European financial institutions are starting to recognize the exceptional experience they can provide to customers through Interactive Teller,” said Yalcin Orhon, director of Financial Services at NCR Turkey. “Through longer teller-service hours and deeper interactions, Interactive Teller can help financial institutions efficiently provide improved services and a better experience to their customers – without losing that human touch. TEB is the first to realize these benefits in Europe, and other customers will follow shortly.”

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, www.ncrsilver.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

Westfield Citrus Park features city's first virtual money machine!
 
TAMPA, FL - Grow Financial, one of the leading Credit Unions in the nation, recently relocated Tampa’s first virtual money machine to Westfield Citrus Park in Tampa.  The virtual money machine features a unique and interactive technology designed by Inwindow Outdoor, based out of New York City.  Previously, the virtual money machine was located at the Credit Union’s Downtown Tampa store for the past year and a half and was widely successful.
 
“Grow Financial wanted to incorporate technology in a way that would be both exciting and engaging, which is not something you typically encounter with financial services companies, “said Steve Birnhak, CEO of Inwindow Outdoor.  “The virtual money machine is a terrific example of a company reaching its audience in an entertaining way that can result in new customers before they walk in the door.  Also, by placing this large-scale kiosk/ATM in a mall, it not only serves a functional purpose, but also acts as a great marketing platform,” said Birnhak.
 
Grow Financial’s virtual money machine is an augmented reality, motion reactive video mirror that utilizes a six screen HD video wall.  The interaction also uses a touch sensitive glass to select the offer and for email submission.  Members and non-members are welcome to play the virtual money machine, and have a chance to win $25 toward a checking account, $100 toward an auto loan or $300 toward a mortgage loan.  
 
“This is a great opportunity for Grow Financial to utilize digital technology in a virtual world. We look forward to creating new experiences at Westfield Citrus Park and capturing the attention of the guests”, said Brian Holloway, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Grow Financial.
 
In addition to partnering with Inwindow Outdoor to make this augmented dream become a reality, the Credit Union also sought out the help of local contractor, Turbo Construction and AVI-SPL, the world’s leading video communications partner.  AVI-SPL relocated the display system from the Downtown Tampa store and designed a free-stranding mounting system in order to have it function at Westfield Citrus Park while keeping the enclosure hidden.  
 
Bradley Harp, Account manager at AVI-SPL said, “We worked with Grow, Westfield Citrus Park and many contractors to develop a finished system.  All of the parties involved worked hard to create what I feel is a fantastic final product.”
 
Recently a team of Grow Financial employees visited last month to give guests that were playing the money machine a $25 gift card to a local restaurant located inside.  The first ten guests that stopped by and played the game not only received more money from the game, but also the surprise more moment.  The Credit Union coined these “more moments” in early January with the release of their new World of More marketing campaign.  Guests are encouraged to visit www.MoreInReturn.com to tell Grow Financial what they want more of.  This could be anything…from more caffeine, more relaxation or more family time.  Whatever the more moment is, the Credit Union makes these moments happen on a weekly basis.
 
Click here to see a video of the virtual money machine in action at Westfield Citrus Park.  
 
About Grow Financial

With 22 stores, and five more in development, Grow Financial Federal Credit Union is recognized as one of the leading Credit Unions in the nation with $2 billion in assets.  Originally founded to provide a safe place to save and borrow money for the military and civilian personnel of MacDill Air Force Base, Grow Financial has since expanded membership to include employees of more than 1,100 businesses.  Established in 1955, Grow Financial has its corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. For more information visit www.growfinancial.org.

Accurate digital image viewing in primary diagnostics

NEC Display Solutions Europe has announced the addition of a large 30-inch, 6 megapixel display with the latest technology features to its range of medical diagnostic displays. The NEC MD302C6 high-resolution display is specifically designed for trained physicians to view colour and greyscale digital images, for diagnostics image reporting in radiography, as well as CT, MRI and other medical imaging techniques.

“NEC’s latest wide format 6 megapixel display delivers multiple benefits to healthcare experts thanks to the most up-to-date technology,” said Ian Gobey Middle East General Manager at NEC Display Solutions Europe. “With features such as picture-by-picture mode, the NEC MD302C6 replaces the traditional setup of two 3 megapixel displays positioned side by side. Instead, trained physicians carrying out diagnostics image reporting can experience two screens in one, which means there is no viewing interruption from a centre bezel, and the footprint is reduced.”

“Plus, when used as a single 6 megapixel canvas, medical professionals can experience the flexibility to arrange multiple hanging protocols on the screen. These features, and more, ensure the most demanding digital medical requirements can be met.”

Unlike many other medical displays on the market, the 6 megapixel MD302C6 display boasts anti-reflection (AR) coating. This, together with a built-in front sensor for brightness stabilisation, calibration and DICOM conformance tests, ensures reliable image quality and optimum viewing conditions.

The MD302C6 comes with a built-in power supply, removing the need for a bulky AC adapter that is often a requirement with medical displays. The NEC MD302C6 is a medical device Class I, following the requirements of the EU directive 93/42/EEC. For full reassurance of easy maintenance, GammaCompMD QA software comes included with the display to enable easy calibration, maintenance and quality assurance, allowing hospitals to ensure its long-term accurate performance.

Furthermore, in line with NEC’s Green Vision, the MD302C6 display reduces the energy consumption of medical centres through the eco friendly LED backlight system. This improves sustainability as well as keeping total cost of ownership (TCO) low.

NEC is an expert in supplying high-quality, reliable medical imaging displays to healthcare professionals from a wide product portfolio. Poudre Valley Health System, The Hessing Foundation are cases of healthcare establishments that opted to rely on NEC’s colour display technology.

The NEC MD302C6 display is available from the end of July 2014.

NCR Silver offers detailed reporting, eliminates need for manual calculations of catering receipts

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Happy Belly Curbside Kitchen, an Atlanta-based food truck, has implemented the NCR Silver mobile point-of-sale (POS) to help grow its “farm to street” business.

The rollout across its four trucks is intended to provide Happy Belly – voted by health site, Greatist as one of the top 10 healthiest food trucks in America – an advanced mobile POS functionality such as sales tracking and inventory management.

Since 2012, Happy Belly has served fresh, organic and local cuisine to Atlanta-area customers from its lime-green food trucks. Since then, Happy Belly has made a name for itself in the natural foods scene by educating families about the benefits of eating healthier, sourcing natural foods locally when possible, and donating 5 percent of profits to the Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta to fight childhood obesity.

Before deciding to implement NCR Silver, Happy Belly owners Joe and Amie Bruno realized they needed robust reporting tools to track catering sales, which now account for about 50 percent of the company’s revenue.

“On the traditional food truck side, the faster we get the order, the faster our customers receive their food,” Joe Bruno said. “Silver is fast. But we also needed advanced reporting features, where Silver excels.”

Another Atlanta-based food truck, Tex’s Tacos, recommended NCR Silver to Happy Belly because of the mobile POS’ unmatched consolidated reporting features that enable users to track sales and cash for all mobile locations, Bruno said.

The Brunos have already benefitted from NCR Silver’s reporting features that break out sales by “event,” such as a rehearsal dinner, rather than each order. They also use NCR Silver for daily activity, such as running reports on food truck park events.

“In the past, at events where one person was paying the bill, we would have to log in at the end and manually add up all the charges,” Amy Bruno said. “This was arduous and time consuming, but NCR Silver automates that entire process, which is huge for us.”

Another key benefit of NCR Silver’s reporting feature is how it helps Happy Belly plan what ingredients to take to the food truck parks and to specific events. This visibility is key, as Happy Belly prepares all food on site – rather than in advance.

“We continue to enhance NCR Silver with powerful tools that help small businesses simplify their processes and save valuable time,” said Justin Hotard, general manager, NCR Silver. “For Happy Belly, robust reporting functionality means they are able to tackle the things that matter most, from reducing spoilage to improving customer service at events.”

The Brunos now have four iPads running NCR Silver, one in each Happy Belly truck and one in each of Tex’s Tacos trucks, which they are currently managing and leasing.

To learn more about NCR Silver’s features, visit the website, or call 1-877-630-9711. NCR Silver provides live, 7-day support and access to Silver SidewalkSM, a customer community portal with information and opportunities to connect with other members. NCR Silver tablet POS runs in the cloud, uses consumer-friendly technology, and works on Apple® devices running the latest iOS.

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: http://www.ncrsilver.com/
Twitter: @NCRSilver
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NCRSilver
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ncrsilverpos
Google+: https://plus.google.com/106305824523109753075

Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

High Wycombe - International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces today that its latest Bluetooth desktop printer, the TSP654IIBTi, was successfully deployed with iZettle’s Chip & PIN solution at Silverstone’s 50th Grand Prix this month. The mobile payments kit was used on the lawn bars at the British Racing Drivers’ Club in association with Silverstone Hospitality.

Having worked with iZettle since April 2013 Star Micronics provides a range of compatible printing solutions that support Android and iOS, from mobile printers to the TSP654IIBTi Bluetooth desktop printer that communicates with a tablet without the need for a router, while offering full cash drawer support.

iZettle has established itself as the leading European player within the mobile payments arena with a growing global presence. Its Chip & PIN solution is currently in use across seven European markets, helping small businesses grow, and giving them tools previously accessible only to big businesses, from a complete point of sale solution to free sales overview tools like reports and graphs to spot sales opportunities and identify loyal customers.

As Annette Tarlton, Marketing Director, Star Micronics EMEA, comments: “We are delighted to have partnered with iZettle at this prestigious event in the motor racing calendar. The TSP654IIBTi is a reliable and versatile Bluetooth printer that is already finding huge success in a wide variety of environments and applications.”

About Star Micronics

Founded in 1947, Star Micronics is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers and has facilities for worldwide production, marketing and support. Employing over 2600 staff and achieving turnover in excess of £270 million, Star Micronics has developed a POS printer portfolio that spans thermal and dot matrix printers and mechanisms, designed for barcode, ticketing, receipts and labelling. Star's proven technology is also being utilised to develop reader/writer systems for visual/smart and magnetic stripe cards and to install print mechanisms in multimedia kiosk environments. The Star Micronics' range is available internationally via a distribution channel comprising distributors and dealers. www.Star-EMEA.com

About iZettle

We believe running a business should be easier. At iZettle we come to work every day to build game-changing payment services and apps – from card readers for smartphones and tablets to cash registers and tools for increasing sales. They are simple to set up and use, always secure and help you build your business. But that’s not all, they actually make running your small business way more fun.

Our headquarters may be in Stockholm, but we’re now used by hundreds of thousands of businesses in nine countries around the world. Join us at www.izettle.com.

CHICAGO -- PRI responds to recent economic news about how slow traffic is having a negative impact on various U.S. retailers, as consumers are not returning to general merchandise stores in droves after the long, cold winter.
 
In an article published today on the PRI website, Director and Research Fellow Steven Keith Platt puts forth an opposing view, writing that this way of thinking "misses the point about the health of the consumer and the long-term outlook for the economy."
 
Platt cites a variety of positive factors, including an improving labor market, rising personal income, and growing auto sales, among others. Spending patterns indicate that consumers are using their discretionary dollars on big-ticket items such as cars and furniture, rather than on general merchandise at stores such as Family Dollar and Wal-Mart.
 
Read the entire article here.

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.
 

Touch screens for offices enable interactive meetings, web dashboards and more effective training sessions anytime, anywhere

LEUVEN, Belgium — Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touchscreen technology and a portfolio company of The Gores Group, has expanded its ‘Elo @ The Office’ solution set to embrace open collaboration and unified communications capabilities from a broad array of software providers including Google® and Microsoft®. Elo @ The Office enhances communications, optimises collaboration and boosts productivity as every worldwide meeting becomes face-to-face work space to share ideas and stay connected, minus the travel time, all without having to learn how to use new applications. You run your meetings using your choice of communication, conferencing and collaboration tools.

Remote participants can join meetings using their phone, tablet or computer from both inside or outside the enterprise. Meeting leaders walk up, sign on, and start sharing live content real-time. IT departments are kept happy because Elo @ The Office is managed and secured like any other computer on your network without having to reconfigure security firewalls.

“Imagine combining the simplicity of a whiteboard with the interactive touch experience of a tablet on a big, bright and thin 70-inch touch screen. No new software to learn and no special rooms to schedule as you use the same tools in meetings that you use at your desk,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO Elo Touch Solutions. “Elo @ The Office goes beyond traditional projector and big screen TV approaches in your meeting rooms. It’s affordable enough to be deployed in every conference room – not just the board room – and protects all existing communications and collaboration software investments.”

Unified communications from Avaya®, Cisco®, Polycom®, ShoreTel®, Unify® and others in addition to conferencing tools such as Cisco WebEx®, Citrix GoToMeeting®, Google® Hangouts™, Microsoft® Lync® and Skype® can easily be used with the Elo @ The Office touch screens. Data is accessible from the cloud using apps such as Dropbox®, Google Drive®, Microsoft Azure®, One Drive®, Office 365®, Oracle®, salesforce.com®, SAP® or SharePoint® without having to bring tablets or computers to a meeting.

Elo @ The Office makes meetings interactive for the same amount of money you would invest in a traditional projector, screen and laptop. Elo @ The Office touch screens are available in 32, 42, 55 and 70 inch sizes and offer an integrated Intel® Core™ i5 all-in-one touchcomputer computer running Microsoft Windows®. In addition to a broad array of unified communications and collaboration software apps that can be installed by users on an Elo @ The Office touchscreen, Elo bundled solution kits offer virtual receptionist and lobby directory applications.

About Elo Touch Solutions

Elo is the original inventor of the touchscreen over 40 years ago. Today, Elo Touch Solutions is a global leader in commercial touchscreens with over 20 million installations in more than 80 countries. The Elo product portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touchscreen components, touchmonitors, all-in-one touchcomputers, mobile tablets and interactive digital signage for the demanding requirements of diverse markets including airports, bank branches, gaming casinos, industrial automation control, self-service kiosks, healthcare facilities, hotels, museums, office buildings, restaurants, retail stores and transportation. The Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation with professional touchscreens that are built to last. Elo intellectual property is protected by a number of patent, trademark and design registrations globally. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32 (0) 16 704 500, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .

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One of the first financial institutions in Brazil to offer ATM intelligent deposit

SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradesco (NYSE: BBDO), one of the largest financial institutions in Brazil, will begin piloting new technology from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) in order to give customers immediate account credit for cash deposits made at the ATM. The new technology from NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, will eliminate the use of envelopes for cash deposits, making Bradesco one of the first financial institutions in Brazil to incorporate intelligent deposit into its ATM channel.

Both account holders and non-account holders of the bank will benefit from this new technology. Account holders will have the deposit amount instantly credited into their accounts, even on weekends. Non-account holders no longer need to go to a teller to deposit cash.

Bradesco began this pilot in June at its Bradesco Next branch in São Paulo.

“With NCR’s technology, Bradesco takes the lead once again and inaugurates this new service in Brazil,” said Elias Silva, vice president of NCR Latin America and Caribbean. “Bradesco is consistently a pioneer in using technology to deliver quality services throughout the country.”

The ATMs specially developed by NCR for Bradesco have technology that combines hardware produced in Brazil at the company's factory located in the City of Manaus, State of Amazonas.

“Putting a stack of cash directly into an ATM, without using envelopes, and crediting the amount online into the account makes sense for clients’ lives. And that’s our goal: to improve our clients’ lives through improved access to their financial needs,” said Luca Cavalcanti, director of Digital Channels at Bradesco.

Bradesco and NCR also are working to extend real-time deposits to checks, as well. This new model will help to reduce the waste of envelopes used in ATM deposits, give customers dramatically improved access to their funds, and decrease costs.

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 sites: www.ncr.com, www.ncrsilver.com

Twitter: @NCRCorporation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

About Bradesco

Bradesco is one of the biggest financial groups in Brazil, with a solid actuation focused to the interests of its clients since 1943. Besides service excellence, stands out for being one of the best fund managers in the market, with results built on sustainable foundations.

With an efficient actuation model, focused in priority activities, Bradesco Group acts in the main areas of financial segment, with companies that stand out for their performance and results.

With more than 91,000 points of service, 78 million clients, 26 million account holders, Bradesco was pointed as the 6th most valuable brand bank in the world in 2011 in a survey conducted by Brand Finance consultancy in partnership with the British magazine The Banker.

HDBaseT Connectivity Technology speeds up installations

CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NEC Display Solutions of America , a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of two models to its PA Series projectors, the PA672W and PA722X . With built-in HDBaseT connectivity technology, PA Series projectors simplify installations by running uncompressed full-HD digital video, audio, Ethernet, power and various other controls through one cable.

These advanced professional projectors are ideal for corporate, higher education and museum applications.

With a brightness level ranging from 6,700 to 7,200 lumens and an offering of two different native resolutions, the PA Series is a complement to any large room requiring demanding AV support. The PA672W and PA722X also can be placed in unique applications such as portrait mode projection – or tilt-free to project the image toward a floor or ceiling without requiring a mirror. The virtually maintenance-free projectors, with up to 4,000 hours of lamp and filter life, lower users’ total cost of ownership and lengthen the projectors’ lifecycle.

“The latest PA Series projectors are workhorses capable of the most rigorous integration projects, and HDBaseT speeds up installations,” said Rich McPherson, Senior Product Manager for Projectors at NEC Display Solutions. “Multi-display capabilities and TileMatrix technologies are integrated into the projectors, while the HDMI loop capabilities (out of all digital inputs) mean no additional hardware is needed to produce beautiful 4K-resolution images.”

The PA Series models also offer stacking capability, which allows up to four projectors to be stacked vertically or horizontally to boost the image brightness up to almost 28,800 lumens. This feature is an asset to larger-sized screens and environments with additional ambient light. Additionally, selectable ECO Mode™ technology extends each projector’s lamp life by up to 50 percent, while eco-conscious features like quick start (3 to 4 seconds), auto power on and direct power-off further advance the projector’s lifetime.

The PA672W and PA722X projectors include the following features:

•     Up to 7,200 lumens in WXGA and XGA native resolutions
•     Lamp life up to 4000 hours with ECO Mode
•     Built-in HDBaseT support
•     Connectivity includes dual HDMI with HDCP, DisplayPort, VGA and 5BNC
•     Stacking capability (up to 4 projectors)
•     Screen splitter (Multi Display) via Daisy Chain
•     Complete line of six bayonet-style lenses
•     3D Reform™, which squares the image by adjusting horizontally, vertically or diagonally when the projector is placed at an off-set angle
•     Cornerstone correction, which helps display the image properly when the projector is set up at an angle to the screen
•     Geometric correction, which allows the projector to display square-looking images on cylindrical, spherical or cornered screens
•     Mechanical horizontal and vertical lens shift
•     Edge blending technology, which creates panoramic images with multiple projectors
•     DICOM Simulation
•     Email notifications to inform the system administrator when the projectors’ lamps approach the end of their useful lives

The PA672W and PA722X projectors ship with a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, and will be available in July 2014 at an estimated street price of $4,449 and $4,599 , respectively. The lamp is covered for 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. Education customers can receive an additional year on their warranties. Meanwhile, Star Student customers can receive an additional two years on their warranties with product registration. To qualify, visit www.necstarstudent.com for registration details.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

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

About VUKUNET

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

SOURCE: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

CSA’s Kiosk Division recently opened a new facility in Salt Lake City to lower costs, showcase new products and improve service delivery.  The facility consists of office space, manufacturing/assembly floor space, warehouse space and a new product showcase gallery.  It’s conveniently located three miles from the SLC airport and is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of this summer.

The new facility will serve the western half of the US which will significantly lower freight and distribution costs for deployments in the west.  This will immediately enable us to more efficiently deploy and service higi stations currently be rolled out to Rite Aid and position us to be more competitive for future west coast opportunities.  The facility will also allow us to extend phone support coverage hours and serve as a logistics hub for spare parts.  This will reduce the parts shipping cost and will allow us to improve phone support for the mountain and western time zones.

In addition to lowering cost and improving operational efficiency, the facility will provide a gallery to showcase current and new products to allow us to better demonstrate our capabilities to potential new clients.  An added bonus to its location is that it happens to be the home of the “Greatest Snow of Earth” which provides us with the unique ability to provide our clients with a cool entertainment experience.

30-Year Technology Veteran Joins CradlePoint To Accelerate CradlePoint’s Leadership in 4G Wireless Networking

Boise, ID – CradlePoint, the global leader in 4G LTE wireless networking solutions for distributed enterprises, today announced the appointment of Ian Pennell as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).  Starting immediately, Pennell assumes responsibility for all facets of CradlePoint’s global marketing, including product marketing, product management, demand generation, corporate communications, brand strategy, business development and customer support. Pennell, a 30-year industry veteran, will report directly to CradlePoint’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, George Mulhern.

“Ian is an experienced and respected leader in the networking industry and I am very pleased he has decided to join CradlePoint.  He complements our customer-centric management team and has a proven ability to successfully drive competitive differentiation, customer satisfaction and business growth,” said Mulhern.  “Ian’s knowledge of the networking industry will help to ensure that CradlePoint continues to communicate and deliver value to our distributed enterprise customer base and build upon our strong reputation for being the leader in cloud-enabled enterprise wireless networking and analytics.”

CradlePoint's delivery of cloud-managed wireless 3G/4G and LTE connections improves business continuity, security, and enhances network intelligence.  CradlePoint’s unique offerings have allowed it to accelerate growth within the enterprise networking environment and create real value for its growing worldwide customer base. A results-driven marketing leader, Pennell will leverage his successful track record and significant experience in steering rapidly growing technology companies to guide the strategic direction of the CradlePoint marketing team.

“It is an exciting time to be working within the networking industry as the market migrates from wired to secure wireless networks to support the evolving connected experience,” said Pennell.  "CradlePoint’s technology innovation, reputation with the carrier community, and customer base loyalty positions it well as the leader in the market. I am looking forward to helping guide CradlePoint into its next wave of growth and further differentiate it amongst the competition as we define the enterprise's use of 4G LTE in a secure and cloud-enabled manner.”

Pennell joins CradlePoint after 30 years of working in the computer and networking industry. Previous to joining CradlePoint, Pennell served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco’s Small Business Group and as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Cisco’s Enterprise Access Routing Technology Group. During Pennell’s tenure, he had P&L responsibility for multiple strategic market segments including Branch Office Routing, Dial Access and Small Business.  Before Pennell’s leadership role at Cisco, he held a number of senior sales, marketing, and engineering positions across a variety of technology startups, and has been instrumental in the vision and development of some of the industry’s most successful solutions, including Cisco’s Integrated Service Routers.

Today’s appointment of Pennell builds upon CradlePoint’s recent growth, including the opening of an EMEA headquarters in the United Kingdom and the appointment of Jim Lehay, Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA.

About CradlePoint

CradlePoint is the global leader in cloud-managed 4G LTE networking solutions, providing business grade, secure connectivity to distributed enterprises. Specializing in business continuity, advanced edge routing, M2M, and primary connections, CradlePoint's award-winning solutions are purpose built for PCI-compliant networks. CradlePoint was the first to pioneer and fully enable high-speed LTE in its solutions to maximize the potential of the cloud for businesses worldwide. CradlePoint is a privately held company in Boise, Idaho. Learn more at CradlePoint.com or follow us on Twitter @CradlePoint.

Lynn Jolliffe selected as a top female executive leader who drives change, innovation and inspires others to succeed

SANTA ANA, Calif./PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced that Lynn Jolliffe, executive vice president of Human Resources at Ingram Micro, has been named one of the "Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology" by the National Diversity Council.

Jolliffe was named to the 2014 list, along with other women in technology from companies such as Apple, IBM and Microsoft, based on the following criteria: Jolliffe's leadership within Ingram Micro and the technology industry; her direct contributions to the business growth and strategic direction of the company; her record of accomplishments in the area of human resources; commitment to mentoring other women in the industry; demonstrating a commitment to corporate citizenship; and having high integrity and ethical behavior.

"We are so fortunate to have someone of Lynn's caliber on our senior executive staff," said Ingram Micro CEO, Alain Monie. "Her dedication, influence and strategic focus on the business, as well as in the area of human resources, make her an excellent choice for this recognition. We congratulate her and all of the women named to this year's list."

Jolliffe currently serves as the company's executive vice president of Human Resources. She is responsible for the identification, development and implementation of the company's human resources strategies in support of the organization's global objectives. She oversees all aspects of human resources worldwide, including organization development and talent management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, the Human Resources Information System and payroll, as well as the regional human resources teams.

"It's such an honor to be recognized by the National Diversity Council," said Jolliffe, who has been with Ingram Micro for nearly 15 years. "I am inspired to be among such a talented group of women who are reaching new heights of achievement in the technology and business sectors."

The National Diversity Council is a nonprofit organization, established in 2008. It is committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity and inclusion. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro helps businesses realize the promise of technology.  No other company delivers the full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Ingram Micro's global infrastructure and deep expertise in technology solutions, supply chain, cloud and mobility enable its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that comes from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. Discover how Ingram Micro can help you realize the promise of technology.

Expands reach into China and Russia with new programs for high-frequency retailers

DALLAS, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, today provided an update on its European-based business BrandLoyalty, one of the largest and most successful data-driven loyalty marketers outside of the Americas. BrandLoyalty currently operates loyalty programs with high-frequency retailers on three continents, including its first initiative in China's second-largest province, Shandong, with more than 96 million people.

BrandLoyalty is a leader in transactional and emotional loyalty, creating immediate changes in consumer behavior through promotional campaign-driven loyalty programs. BrandLoyalty's suite of products focuses on shorter-term promotional loyalty programs (12-20 week periods) that generate real-time customer engagement in both traditional and digital channels. In November 2013, Alliance Data announced an agreement to acquire a 60% ownership stake in BrandLoyalty; the transaction was completed in January 2014.

For each program, BrandLoyalty analyzes each market's spending trends around the retailer's trade or "selling" area. It then identifies patterns among local market consumers and combines these insights with retailer data to identify specific target segments within the customer base. A tailored promotional loyalty program is then created to reward key customer segments based on their spending levels. Each visit will result in real-time rewards, such as points, which are collected and then redeemed for merchandise that customers pick up from each store. A mobile app can also be downloaded, enabling consumers to collect the points digitally.

New initiatives launched by BrandLoyalty during the second quarter of 2014 include promotional loyalty programs with leading high-frequency retailers across Europe and Asia, including Italy, France, Netherlands, Croatia, Slovenia and Taiwan.  Two new partnerships also mark BrandLoyalty's expansion into the key consumer markets of Russia and China.

Strength in European Markets (Programs In-Market)

•     Germany: Partnership with WASGAU, a supermarket chain in the southwestern German region of Rhineland-Palatinate, specializing in providing fresh foods under its WASGAU Bakery and WASGAU Butcher brands. The loyalty promotion is being offered in WASGAU's 90 locations, enabling customers to collect points to redeem for high-end Silit cookware.
•     Italy: Esselunga Superstores are recognized as one of the leading retailers throughout Italy. During a six-week program, 146 participating stores are offering loyal Esselunga customers the opportunity to collect points for purchases made to acquire commemorative editions of four historical Adidas World Cup match soccer balls.
•     Netherlands: BrandLoyalty launched two programs with supermarkets C1000, a national chain with 222 store locations, and Dirk, with 106 participating locations. Both prominent Dutch brands are known for innovative store formats and currently offer a loyalty program where customers collect stamps for merchandise redemption items.
•     France: BrandLoyalty launched its fifth loyalty program initiative with France's fourth-largest mass merchandise retailer. The 18-week stamp collection-based program incents shoppers to earn enough stamps to redeem for towels and bed linens.

Award-Winning Program in Russia

BrandLoyalty's current 18-week loyalty promotion with Russia's Azbuka Vkusa, a leader in the premium food retail segment with 64 stores in the Moscow metropolitan area and St. Petersburg, and one of the most recognized national consumer brands in Russia, was recently awarded the Loyalty Award for Best Loyalty Programme of the Year – Mobile by Loyalty Magazine. A collaboration with BrandLoyalty subsidiary IceMobile, the Azbuka Vkusa loyalty program provided the retailer with the option to offer both a traditional (paper stamps) or a digital (digital stamps) program to its loyalty customers. Applying BrandLoyalty's new Bright Stamps® app to its loyalty program, Azbuka Vkusa has already recorded revenue increases per customer participant by 25% compared to those customers collecting paper stamps. Customers can redeem points collected for high-end Zwilling cookware.

Growth in Asia

•     China: BrandLoyalty launched its first program with new client SPAR Shandong Jiajiayue, which operates large hypermarket- or supermarket-style retailers with more than 400 stores within the Shandong province, home to more than 96 million consumers. The current 18-week program operates in 232 locations and offers premium German Arzberg porcelain dinnerware and tableware products for redemption.
•     Taiwan: BrandLoyalty's second partnership with RT Mart, a large hypermarket-style grocer and retail services provider, is a 22-week program and marks the retailer's first digital-only program, and Asia's first digital stamp program for collecting and redeeming "points." In partnership with BrandLoyalty-owned IceMobile, a mobile agency for food retail, this program also marks the first of its kind for BrandLoyalty in this marketplace.

"BrandLoyalty's ability to create market-specific promotional loyalty programs for high-frequency retailers that have an immediate impact on sales and consumer behavior demonstrates its already deep reach within the grocery, supermarket and hypermarket sector, and underscores its growth potential to provide value and insights to clients around the globe," said Bryan Pearson, president of Alliance Data's LoyaltyOne. "The demand from existing and new BrandLoyalty clients for targeted, data-driven loyalty marketing programs continues to be robust, and BrandLoyalty remains comfortably on track for delivering approximately 20% organic topline and EBITDA growth in 2014."

"This quarter marks a couple of significant 'firsts' for BrandLoyalty," said Robert van der Wallen, founder and chief executive officer of BrandLoyalty. "We launched a program for the first time in China's second-largest province with one of the country's biggest supermarkets, as well as our first digital-focused campaign in Asia that fully utilizes this 1-to-1 channel. We believe the results of these initiatives, coupled with our reach into Russia and momentum throughout Europe, will shape future programs in highly populated areas, beyond the markets we currently operate within."

About BrandLoyalty

BrandLoyalty is a global market leader in the field of loyalty programmes within the food retail sector. Since 1995, it has developed, organized and implemented more than 2,000 short-term loyalty programmes. In less than twenty years since being founded, BrandLoyalty has grown into a knowledge-intensive organization operating on a worldwide scale.

About LoyaltyOne

LoyaltyOne is a global leader in the design and implementation of coalition loyalty programs, customer analytics and loyalty services for Fortune 1000 clients around the world. LoyaltyOne's unparalleled track record delivering sustained business performance improvement for clients stems from its unique combination of hands-on practitioner experience and continuous thought leadership. LoyaltyOne has over 20 years history leveraging data-driven insights to develop and operate some of the world's most effective loyalty programs and customer-centric solutions. These include the AIR MILES Reward Program, North America's premier coalition loyalty program; a majority stake in European-based BrandLoyalty, one of the largest and most successful campaign-driven loyalty marketers outside of the Americas; and a working partnership with Latin America's leading coalition program, dotz. LoyaltyOne is also the owner of COLLOQUY, a group dedicated to research, publishing and education for the global loyalty industry.

About Alliance Data

Alliance Data® (NYSE: ADS) and its combined businesses is a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions, enhancing the critical customer marketing experience; the result is measurably changing consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of today's most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its clients create and increase customer loyalty through solutions that engage millions of customers each day across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and emerging technologies. An S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data and its three businesses employ approximately 12,000 associates at more than 80 locations worldwide. Alliance Data was named to FORTUNE magazine's 2014 list of World's Most Admired Companies.

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

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If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We have no intention, and disclaim any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Burlington, ON, – ADFLOW Networks has established a strategic partnership with Logic Supply, to offer Latin American clients access to a pre-configured and pre-certified hardware and software solution for digital signage in office, retail, manufacturing and advertising environments.

By working closely with Logic Supply equipment (Logic Supply Industrial MiniPC’s) ADFLOW Networks has been certified to seamlessly integrate with Logic Supply’s line of media players. By completing a rigorous certification process, the companies have established a highly cost-effective solution for their Latin American Digital Signage clients that offers both high-performance and simple implementation.

“As a leading provider of enterprise digital signage software for content management and distribution, we consider our partnership with Logic Supply highly valuable for Latin American customers, as this facilitates immediate access to the latest generation of Logic Supply Video-players such as the DTS-MC600, capable of connecting up to 7 screens. All of the available systems will be configured to perform at optimal level with our content management software,” says Gary Davies, EVP, Sales & Marketing at Adflow Networks.

“By working with ADFLOW Networks to complete their software certification process, we will now be able to offer a fully compatible Digital Signage platform for our clients that eliminates the time and money associated with software verification. We’ve identified a real need in the Latin American market for a validated MiniPC platform and are very pleased that we’ve been able to partner with ADFLOW Networks to bring these pre-certified solutions to market,” says Jairo Blanco, Logic Supply Sales Manager for Latin America.

About ADFLOW Networks

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada with U.S. offices in Chicago, IL, ADFLOW Networks is an industry leader in delivering award-winning digital signage, interactive and marketing solutions to some of the most recognized retailers and brands in North America, all powered by ADFLOW’s Dynamic Messaging System™, featuring patented AdSecure™ technology. Since 2000, ADFLOW has offered turn-key software and services that reshape the customer experience for its clients. From store design, screen placement, hardware selection, installation, and content services, ADFLOW has become a trusted partner to many Fortune 500 customers. As a result, ADFLOW has grown to become one of North America’s largest Digital Signage and Interactive Kiosk providers. www.adflownetworks.com

About Logic Supply

Logic Supply is a specialized systems provider serving the embedded and industrial computing market with custom engineered solutions. With locations in USA, Europe, and Asia, Logic Supply provides preconfigured small form factor systems, the most comprehensive selection of compatible components, and unique computer hardware. Logic Supply offers engineering services and turnkey assembly for OEM customers and custom OS development for Windows Embedded Standard and Linux platforms. Visit the Logic Supply USA website at www.logicsupply.com or EU site at www.logicsupply.eu

SYDNEY, Australia — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Independent Solutions (IS) -  an Australian point of sale solution provider owned by Metcash, has selected NCR point-of-sale (POS) technology solutions to help its independent retail customers offer enhanced services in their stores.

As part of this program, NCR will deploy more than 100 NCR self-checkout solutions and 150 POS systems to independent retailers across the country.

“We constantly look at opportunities for helping retail businesses expand their profits and improve the experience for their customers.  Our relationship with Independent Solutions is at the core of those efforts in Australia,” says Kristie Longhurst, general manager for Australia, NCR Retail.  “NCR’s leading technology solutions are empowering independent retailers and single-store owners to offer a new level of service and enabling employees to focus on helping shoppers.”

According to Retail Banking Research, NCR is the world’s largest supplier of self-checkout technology and the leader in self-checkout shipments with a total of 71 percent market share.

“Our relationship with NCR aligns with our vision to expand our markets and deliver value to stakeholders by bringing innovative technology solutions to independent retailers,” says Mike Martyn, general manager at Independent Solutions.  “We understand the challenges faced by retailers in this competitive environment and want to ensure that we address their long-term strategy by having an integrated, cost-effective solution for growing their business.”

NCR is working closely with Independent Solutions by integrating its existing POS technology and Profit-Track™ POS software with NCR POS technology to enable quicker, more positive experiences for customers, and better management at stores.

“We understand the unique challenges and needs of independent retailers to achieve sustainable growth.  By making NCR’s technology solutions available to independent retailers, we can help them grow profitably and provide a highly competitive level of service that allows them to compete effectively with their competitors,” added Mike.

NCR self-checkout solutions provide shopping convenience consumers want by giving them more control of their transactions, reducing wait times and helping retailers attract customers and keep them coming back.  NCR’s internal research shows that self-checkout solutions can reduce wait times by as much as 40 percent while nearly two thirds of shoppers say stores that offer the option of self-checkout provide better customer service.

About Independent Solutions

Independent Solutions is an Australian point-of-sale technology solution provider with over 1,100 customers and is owned by Metcash. Independent Solutions provides complete end to end business solutions to meet retailer needs including software and hardware, project management, retail technology services and support for independent retailers.
Website: www.independentsolutions.com.au

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. The company encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly with financial and other important information about NCR.

Web sites: www.ncr.com, www.ncrsilver.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation, @NCRRetail
Facebook: NCR Corp., NCR Retail
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

Scalable network of rapidly-deployable field engineers and technology workforce enhances robust portfolio of professional services readily available to Ingram Micro channel partners

SANTA ANA, Calif./PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) today announced an acquisition transaction with Rollouts, a Chaska, Minnesota based IT services company specializing in providing on-demand field technicians and rapidly-deployable workforces to businesses and IT solution providers throughout the United States and Canada.

Rollouts' unique and national technicians network, experienced project management team and extensive online project tracking tool are expected to immediately enhance the high-value portfolio of professional services now available to Ingram Micro channel partners.  As an integral part of Ingram Micro Professional Services, Rollouts will build upon its specialization within key vertical markets including retail, healthcare, finance, education and the public sector, to empower Ingram Micro channel partners with the technical expertise and field-deployable resources needed to realize the promise of technology.

"Ingram Micro is maximizing value for our channel partners by bringing to market the solutions, services and support they need to compete more effectively, scale their market reach and expand their technical expertise and professional services capabilities with ease and greater cost efficiency," says Paul Bay, president, North America Technology Solutions, Ingram Micro Inc.  "Adding Rollouts' proven and highly scalable workforce and project management services to our professional services portfolio will further enable our channel partners to pursue larger deals with confidence and look to Ingram Micro Professional Services as an extension of their own IT services practice."

Rollouts' current CEO Mark Webster will lead the services practice as director, North America Deployment Services, reporting to Greg Richey, director, Professional Services for Ingram Micro.

Click here for more information about Ingram Micro Professional Services or call (800) 456-8000, ext. 76094 to speak to an Ingram Micro sales representative.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro helps businesses realize the promise of technology.  No other company delivers the full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Ingram Micro's global infrastructure and deep expertise in technology solutions, supply chain, cloud and mobility enable its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that comes from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. Discover how Ingram Micro can help you realize the promise of technology.

NORWALK, Conn./PRNewswire/ -- KenCast, a world leader in digital content delivery over wireless and wired networks, has been awarded a contract by SSL Digital (Satellite Store Link) for KenCast's Fazzt® system, to deliver digital video and signage content to 1,400 locations for Banorte - Ixe, the third largest bank in Mexico.

SSL Digital will manage the network, leveraging features of KenCast's Fazzt® Enterprise Server and Professional Clients, distributing training videos, advertising and other visual content to bank customers and employees. Terminals will be installed by SSL Digital at more than 1,300 Banorte Ixe branches plus corporate buildings across the country.

"The usability and flexibility of the Fazzt delivery system allows us to manage the content delivery and bandwidth effectively, and will help us to grow and tailor our network to deliver quality and enhanced services to clients such as Banorte - Ixe," said William Narchi, CEO of SSL Digital. "KenCast has an impressive track record and reputation delivering digital signage and distance learning data in large scale systems globally."

KenCast's Fazzt technology is an ideal platform for delivering digital signage content to many locations via satellite multicast -- protected, targeted and ensured -- while also offering terrestrial delivery unicast capabilities.

"Digital signage builds value for bank customers and staff alike, especially aided by comprehensive integration, advertising and content service providers like SSL," said Dr. William Steele, CEO at KenCast. "We are honored to partner with SSL Digital in service to their esteemed banking clientele."

About SSL Digital

SSL Digital designs, installs, operates and maintains corporate networks of media distribution for business TV and out-of-home marketing, as digital signage.

Our customers include banking and financial institutions, such as Banamex, subsidiary of Citigroup (1,300 sites), Credito Familiar, subsidiary of Banamex (160 sites), Santander (1,100 sites), Banco de Uno, Subsidiary of IXE Banco (15 sites). Supermarkets, such as Chedraui (125 sites), and Retailers such as Woolworth (33 sites), Del Sol (41 sites), and Marti Sporting Goods (110 sites).

Our services include satellite based digital signage, providing centralized content management, content production according to customers’ needs (text, still image, video, animation), and multiple applications (Sales promotions, entertainment, customers’ information, training, etc.).

DALLAS /PRNewswire/ --  RMG Networks, a leading provider of digital place-based media and digital signage solutions, has named Scott Pawloski as its Chief Revenue Officer – Media Networks reporting to RMG Networks CEO Garry McGuire. Pawloski was formerly Microsoft Corporation's Advertising General Manager for the Central U.S. Region.

Pawloski will now oversee advertising sales for RMG Networks Media business unit, which includes over 200,000 digital video screens reaching over 100 million consumers every month. "Scott's deep media sales and programmatic buying experience will put RMG Networks in a strong position to capitalize on the increasing demand for digital video platforms," said Mr. McGuire.

"The digital advertising market has been aggressively shifting to video over the past couple of years and with so much audience dilution, RMG Networks was a smart bet for providing advertisers with a proven, large-scale, high-value video media product," said Pawloski.  "Leading automotive, CPG, and telecommunications advertisers have all leveraged RMG media. I am excited to help even more companies discover this rich asset to build their brands and reach their audiences."   

During his tenure at Microsoft, Pawloski oversaw sales and operations teams in the Central U.S., and managed a portfolio of owned-and-operated properties and third-party sites including Xbox, Windows 8, MSN, Bing, Outlook, FOX Sports and MSNBC.

RMG Networks Media business unit includes Airline Media (screens on airplane seatbacks and in airport lounges), Mall Media (screens reaching mall shoppers and diners) and Office Media (screens in 600 Regus business centers nationwide). Nielsen data shows that the RMG In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) Network alone delivers an audience of over 9.5 million adults, more viewers than most Prime Time Network shows and four times larger than USA or TNT, the largest U.S. cable networks, when measured on the basis of viewers per commercial1.  

Pawloski will lead the three Media Networks regional sales groups in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.

About RMG Networks

RMG Networks helps brands and organizations communicate more effectively using location-based video networks. The company connects brands with target audiences using video advertising networks comprised of over 200,000 display screens, reaching over 100 million consumers each month. The company also builds enterprise video networks that empower organizations to visualize critical data to better run their business. RMG Networks works with over 70% of the Fortune 100. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, China, India, Singapore and the UAE. For more information, visit www.rmgnetworks.com .

Investor Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release regarding RMG Networks that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements, and statements regarding RMG Networks' beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  RMG Networks' actual results could differ materially from these statements.

DULUTH, Ga. – WEBWIRE – Barclays Bank of Botswana, the largest bank in Botswana, has partnered with Bytes Managed Solutions, the exclusive distributor of NCR technology solutions in southern Africa, for the installation of intelligent cash deposit ATMs. Last month, the bank launched a new generation of ATMs that provide customers with convenient ways of banking outside the banking halls.

The ATMs are specifically designed for high transaction usage by NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies. They accept cash deposits with real time credit capability, recycle the deposited cash, dispense cash, do cheque deposits, and offer a broad range of other services, such as bill payment, funds transfer, mobile phone top-up and mini-statements.

“Working with Bytes to roll out the NCR solution gives Barclays Bank of Botswana a significant competitive advantage as the only bank in Botswana offering multi-functional services through these intelligent ATMs,” said Malebogo Sebusang, Head of Channels at Barclays Bank of Botswana. “This investment in cutting edge technology positions the Barclays to substantially grow its market share as consumers demand more convenience. It also affirms our goal to become the ‘Go-To’ bank in Botswana. For customers, transactions such as cash deposits will be effected in real-time, giving them 24/7 ability to transact, and to experience secure cash handling. The new ATMs are optimized for simple cash deposit transactions, allowing our employees in the branches to spend more time with customers on complex banking transactions.”

The new ATMs deliver a variety of functions, aiming at making the everyday consumer transactions easier. As a result, Barclays Bank of Botswana’s customers will have access to branch transactions beyond traditional banking hours and at the time of their convenience, while enjoying an unprecedented banking experience that could also be used to attract new customers. Substantial adjustments had to be made to the ATMs for the Botswana market. Currency note templates had to be developed and then tested rigorously for correct note detection and rejection.  The Project Management Office at Bytes worked extensively with NCR subject matter experts and Barclays Bank of Botswana to ensure maximum accuracy.

“For Barclays, this represents an opportunity to leverage a whole new level of convenience – never before experienced in Botswana – to attract new customers,” said Alan Anderson, Business Development Director at Bytes Managed Solutions. “From a brand perception perspective, the Bank will rightly be seen as an innovator and technology adopter in an environment where this remains unusual and far from the norm. We have been a longstanding strategic partner of Barclays Bank of Botswana and the installation of the ATMs paves the way for other NCR solutions to be introduced to the Bank, particularly in branch transformation, where kiosks and teller cash recyclers add even more convenience for customers.”

Proof of concept and demonstration of the ATM began midway through 2013. The bank’s representatives were able to see the ATM in action at last year’s ATMIA in Cape Town and at a recent NCR Branch Transformation event.

Bytes Managed Solutions

Bytes Managed Solutions is the exclusive distributor for NCR products and solutions in South Africa and selected neighbouring countries. The organisation markets, supports and maintains enterprise-wide information products and services. It crafts the majority of its solutions and services offering by adding value to core NCR solutions and services. In addition, it offers focused, product-independent agnostic workspace management and IT equipment, maintenance, IMACD and project management, leveraging its over 107 service points throughout South Africa. It enjoys partnerships in most African countries. The services operation supports a variety of brands including NCR, Dell, HP, and Cisco. Bytes Managed Solutions is a division of the Bytes Technology Group and wholly owned by JSE-listed Altron. www.bytesms.co.za

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. The company encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly with financial and other important information about NCR.  

Websites: www.ncr.com, www.ncrsilver.com,
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation

About Barclays

Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth and investment management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays’ purpose is to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.

With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
Website: www.barclays.co.za

The requirement for the new Library of Birmingham was to combine the 400,000 publicly available books and assets with both access to and interaction with new technology - allowing the public access to as many of the Library's resources as possible. In partnership with the REP Theatre, the Library also wanted to position itself as a leading events hub in the West Midlands region.

Provided by ONELAN Limited

Webinar to address the critical importance of wireless connectivity with digital signage networks

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) - The Digital Screenmedia Association and KORE will host the Webinar "Digital Signage Goes Wireless" on July 15, 2014 at 2:00 ET to address the growing and critical trend of managing digital signage networks through wireless connectivity.

In today’s ‘must have it now’ customer experience world, the need for customizable digital signage solutions is essential. Altering messaging in real-time, adding advertising, acting on customer input, deploying signage globally, and remotely monitoring your equipment requires forethought, planning and reliable connectivity. The webinar will focus on the following topics:

•     Major trends in digital signage and the importance of deploying the right solution
•     Delivering a unique and enhanced customer experience
•     Understanding how wireless connectivity can enable and enhance digital signage deployments

Attendees will gain insight into the current and future landscape of digital signage management and will understand the importance of thinking globally with wireless connectivity to deliver the optimal customer experience.

The Webinar will be presented by Bert Gillespie, Director of Channels with KORE, Pat Verrington, Vice President, Emerging Markets and Services with KORE, and Bruno Pupo, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing for Vertigo Displays.

Attendees can register at the Digital Screenmedia Association's website.

About KORE

KORE is the world’s largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular network service delivery in more than 180 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including LTE, GSM, HSPA, CDMA and satellite services — that ensure the greatest possible reliability and coverage. For more information, please visit http://www.koretelematics.com.

About the Digital Screenmedia Association

The DSA is an independent, non-profit association, whose mission is to advance the growth and excellence of the global digital signage, interactive kiosk, and mobile community through advocacy, education and networking. Members include users of digital screenmedia in all vertical markets including retail, hospitality, food service, and healthcare, as well as manufacturers, resellers, and distributors of hardware and software, network operators, integrators, advertising agencies, consultants, analysts, publishers, trade show organizers, and service companies. http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org

New 2440L open frame features patented IntelliTouch ZB/iTouch true flat glass technology

LEUVEN, Belgium — Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touchscreen technology and a portfolio company of The Gores Group, today expanded its zero-bezel surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch technology portfolio to include open-frame touchmonitors. The new 2440L 24-inch open-frame touchmonitor features a patented IntelliTouch® ZB/iTouch® true flat touch sensor which easily integrates with the modern industrial design and architecture being deployed by today’s airlines, casinos, hotels, restaurants and retail stores. A compact form factor, energy-saving LED panel, full HD resolution and clear glass optical clarity combine to deliver a professional-grade touch screen built for continuous use in public environments.

“Elo continues to execute against a larger strategy to refresh and expand our core touchmonitor portfolio,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO Elo Touch Solutions. “Elo is unique in our industry innovations because we are the leading touchscreen company with in-house research, design, manufacturing, customisation and support across a broad range of touch technologies spanning computers, digital signage, tablets and monitors. Our latest 2440L delivers 24-inches of widescreen interactive digital application space in the height of a traditional 19-inch touch screen.”

The Elo 2440L open-frame touchscreen enables kiosk, gaming machine, hospitality and retail display companies to cost-effectively integrate transactional single-touch or interactive multi-touch capabilities into ticketing machines, self-serve kiosks, point of sale terminals and digital signage solutions. The 2440L is available with IntelliTouch micro-bezel (SAW), IntelliTouch ZB/iTouch zero-bezel (SAW) or IntelliTouch Pro projected capacitive (PCAP) flat glass technology.

The stable, drift-free operation of SAW touchscreen technology provides an accurate touch response measured on 3 axes using a finger, gloved hand or passive stylus. Elo’s sensitive touch response recognises location and amount of pressure applied. Elo has tested its IntelliTouch and iTouch SAW touchscreens to more than 50 million touches in one location without failure using a stylus simulating a finger. The graphics quality and colours of HD resolution software applications are preserved based on the optical clarity of SAW clear glass touch technology.

The new 2440L implements the latest patent out of over 400 active patents Elo holds worldwide. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued this patent 8,576,202 in 2013 to Elo for a bezel-less acoustic touch apparatus that provides a substrate capable of propagating surface acoustic waves. In other words – a patent for touch screens using zero-bezel, flat glass surface acoustic wave technology (SAW).

Elo first introduced Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) touch technology over 25 years ago in 1987. SAW touchscreen technology delivers superior image clarity, resolution, light transmission and reliability because it utilises clear glass that continues to work even if scratched. There are no coatings, plastic films or moving parts to wear out or be damaged. The active area of the touchscreen is resistant to chemicals such as acetone, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, ammonia-based glass cleaners, gasoline, kerosene and vinegar.

Elo IntelliTouch ZB/iTouch SAW technology was first implemented nearly 15 years ago based on technology described in patent 6,225,985. Previous Elo SAW innovations are described in patent 5,883,457 which are implemented in Elo SecureTouch® technology where the SAW touchscreen uses tempered glass to deliver high impact resistance for installation in public environments such as hotel lobbies, office buildings, auto dealerships, bank branches, gaming casinos, healthcare waiting rooms, retail stores and train stations. SAW touchscreens at 30-inch and larger sizes are covered by Elo patents 5,708,461 and 6,236,391. As the display industry migrated from CRT displays to LCD and LED flat screens, Elo was first to implement SAW in super flat profiles as described in patent 6,091,406. Elo was also first to evolve SAW from transactional single-touch capabilities to interactive multi-touch, protected by patents 5,854,450 and 8,243,048.

About Elo Touch Solutions

Elo is the original inventor of the touchscreen over 40 years ago. Today, Elo Touch Solutions is a global leader in commercial touchscreens with over 20 million installations in more than 80 countries. The Elo product portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touchscreen components, touchmonitors, all-in-one touchcomputers, mobile tablets and interactive digital signage for the demanding requirements of diverse markets including airports, bank branches, gaming casinos, industrial automation control, self-service kiosks, healthcare facilities, hotels, museums, office buildings, restaurants, retail stores and transportation. The Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation with professional touchscreens that are built to last. Elo intellectual property is protected by a number of patent, trademark and design registrations globally. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32 (0) 16 704 500, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .

Elo (logo), Elo Touch Solutions, IntelliTouch, iTouch and SecureTouch are trademarks of Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. and its affiliates.
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P703, X554UNS and OPS-DRD Honors are culmination of successful pro A/V trade show for NEC

CHICAGO - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today receipt of InfoComm14 awards from Rental & Staging Systems Magazine for its P703 display, Digital Signage Magazine for its X554UNS video wall and AV Technology Magazine for its OPS-DRD Android media player.

Rental & Staging readers recognized the NEC 70-inch P Series display as the Best Flat Panel Display/Rugged, Outdoor Display, and Digital Signage judges acknowledged the NEC 55-inch video wall as a Best of InfoComm14 Award winner in the category of Digital Signage.  AV Technology bestowed a Best of InfoComm14 Award for the NEC OPS-DRD Android media player.  The awards were announced during InfoComm14, the global professional audio/visual (AV) and digital signage show held in Las Vegas last  month.

The P703 is a commercial-grade, LED edge-lit display, which means a thinner, lighter unit.  It is up to 56 percent thinner, 50 percent lighter and consumes up to 33 percent less power than previous models.  The results translate to reduced installation costs and reduced total cost of ownership.

The 55-inch X554UNS is a direct LED-backlit LCD display, which allows for improved brightness uniformity of 700 cd/m2, reduced power consumption and mercury-free components.  The area between bezels is a mere 3.5mm.

The internal ARM-based digital signage media player OPS-DRD runs an Android Operating System, multiple video formats and high-definition content at 1080p, and is targeted for use with all types of digital signage from static content to dynamic graphics.

“We are honored to receive these accolades from three key magazines in our industry,” said Keith Yanke, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Large-Screen Displays and Projectors at NEC Display Solutions. “Our commitment to delivering the best options for our valued customers and partners has been validated by these distinguished awards.”

With record attendance of more than 37,000 people, InfoComm14 was the showcase for the latest digital signage and other commercial A/V solutions.  NEC Display exhibited its full line of large-screen displays, digital signage and video walls, multimedia projectors, desktop monitors, software and other technologies during the show.

About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

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

About VUKUNET

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

NEC Display Solutions Europe have installed one of the largest displays of its kind in a public square – a LED digital display measuring 107 square metres, driven by Beaver Group technology powered by Scala software – on the facade of the ODEON Leicester Square in London’s West End.

The huge display – the size of half a basketball court – replaces the old poster board and is flanked by two 18 square metre displays in one of the UK’s most prominent locations, which welcomes more than 90 million tourists every year.
The screen trio will display images for the latest movies and, during events such as premieres, live footage including celebrity interviews and clips will be screened for the passing public to view. Officially launched at the world premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the displays bring a highly engaging installment to London’s iconic West End.

The installation of the new screens, driven by Scala Enterprise software, will allow ODEON Leicester Square to instantly change what the screens display, eliminating the need to regularly hire traditional ‘cherry picker’ lifts to change what is displayed on the poster boards, making the screens a more environmentally friendly alternative to displaying posters.

This solution also enables the display to divide into multiple screens, allowing ODEON to screen different content simultaneously, a feature which will be particularly utilized during premieres where live film footage of the red carpet can be screened alongside clips of the film.

Andy Edge, Commercial Director at ODEON, comments, “We are really excited to launch the new LED screens at ODEON Leicester Square. It is an iconic film destination that has become synonymous with red-carpet film premieres, so we are thrilled to be able to move the premiere experience into the digital age with these state of the art LED screens. The recent regeneration of Leicester Square has breathed new life in to the area, and we hope that these screens, which are the largest of their kind in Europe, will help re-assert the square’s position as London’s home of entertainment.”

The installation of this landmark solution marks the culmination of many months of project design, consultancy and delivery across the partnership of companies involved.

Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, is pleased to announce eBOX660-872-FL-DH, its new high-performance fanless embedded system with socket G2 for Intel® Core™ and Intel® Celeron® processors. This rugged embedded unit has excellent cooling and thermal design and a wide operating temperature ranging from -20°C to +70°C to ensure operational reliability in critical environments. The eBOX660-872-FL-DH supports dual 2.5” HDD drive bays, eight USB ports, four COM ports, dual PCIe mini card, two SIM slots and isolated DIO ports for applications requiring high computing performance and extension capability. This fanless embedded computer also supports VGA and DisplayPort with dual-view display. The application-ready ultra slim embedded platform is suitable for automatic optical inspection, digital signage, digital surveillance, gaming, automation control, POS/Kiosk and many more.

“Axiomtek’s latest eBOX660-872-FL-DH dlivers enhanced processor performance, improved graphics performance, superior connectivity and rich expansion which are in line with our general design principle of eBOX series. The new embedded system features high performance with Intel® Core™ processor, well thermal design, cost-effective and small footprint advantages,” said Vincent Ji, product manager of Axiomtek’s Product Marketing Division. “With cutting-edge computing technologies and reliable quality, this rugged embedded box PC is ideal for industrial application and harsh environment.”

To address demand for rich network and wireless connection (Wi-Fi or 3G/GPRS), the eBOX660-872-FL-DH is available with two PCI Express Mini Card slots and two SIM card sockets. Eight isolated DI/DO can connect sensor or camera ideally for environment control and security management. Moreover, the extreme compact eBOX660-872-FL-DH supports two 204-pin DDR3-1066/1333 SO-DIMM banks with maximum system memory up to 16 GB. It also features a swappable 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay and an internal 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay as well as one CFast™ socket for solid state disk system. The IP40-rated rugged aluminum cold-rolled steel enclosure possesses anti-vibration advantage which protects the entire system from vibration up to 3 Grms (with CFast™).

Other I/O connectors include four USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports, quad Gigabit Ethernet ports and audio. It also has a wide-range DC input 10V~30VDC power supply to help customers maintain system stability. This high performance robust embedded system is fully compatible with the Windows® Standard Embedded 8/7 and Linux.

The eBOX660-872-FL-DH with great system performance and long-term support will be available around late July. Axiomtek’s embedded system product line, eBOX series, consists of an extensive assortment of quality embedded systems with variety for any requirement and budget. For more product information or pricing, please visit us at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at .

Main Features:

•     Fanless operation and IP40-rated aluminum cold-rolled steel enclosure
•     Socket G2 for 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 and Celeron® processors with Intel® HM76 Express chipset, max. TDP 45W
•     Two 204-pin DDR3-1066/1333 SO-DIMM memory banks maximum up to 16 GB
•     Dual 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay and CFast™
•     Four USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports and four COM ports (RS-232/422/485)
•     Four Gigabit Ethernet ports, Eight isolated DI/DO and audio ports
•     One VGA and one DisplayPort for dual independent display support
•     Two PCI Express Mini Card slots and two SIM card sockets
•     Vibration resistance up to 3 Grms (CFast™)
•     Protection against extreme temperature of -20°C to +70°C
•     Power protection (OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, Reverse protection)
•     Supports Jumbo Frame (9.5k), WoL, PXE Remote Boot

TORONTO, ONTARIO (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. a leading provider of interactive mobile advertising solutions that serves advertisers, manufacturers, retailers and advertising agencies throughout North America, today announced JEA Technologies Pty Ltd. ("JEA") has been appointed as iSIGN's distributor for Australia.

JEA is a leading provider of technology solutions in the Australia market with an extensive client list which includes big box retailers, national consumer brands, large venue operators, shopping malls, state gaming, commercial and retail space, and digital signage network providers. The distributor agreement with JEA is for an initial two year term effective June 15, 2014, subject to minimum unit purchase requirements and has an option to renew for an additional one year period.

JEA has been in operations for ten years and is the largest supplier of OE hardware to Australian and New Zealand manufacturers of payment kiosks, wagering terminals, parking and transit ticket systems, interactive shopping mall way finders, transit signage and general retail and casino digital signage.

"JEA was first appointed as our reseller in March 2014," said Mr, Alex Romanov, iSIGN's Chief Executive Officer. "Clearly, they see the potential that our technology and hardware has to offer and believes that the Australian market is ready for our solution."

"A distributor for the New Zealand market has not been appointed as of yet," added Mr. Romanov.

About iSIGN Media

Since 2007, iSIGN has been developing multiplatform advertising and marketing solutions for brands to better attract, engage and retain customers through their mobile devices. The data and SaaS (software as a service) company collects and analyzes shopper preferences so that brands can deliver targeted messaging and personalized offers to consumers' mobile devices, in-location and in real-time. The company's patented interactive proximity-marketing technology is capable of gathering average price points, typical purchases, in-store dwell times and other shopper metrics to deliver business intelligence and insights into emerging consumer behaviors that can help brands make better business decisions and measure their marketing efforts. Utilizing Bluetooth(TM), mobile, Wi-Fi, and location-aware technologies to deliver relevant and timely messaging to any screen or mobile device, iSIGN delivers rich media, permission-based messages free to consumers that can drive immediate brand engagement, increased customer loyalty and deliver higher ROI on marketing dollars spent. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with R&D and customer support operations in Vancouver, BC and Tampa, FL, the Company has also grown to become the largest owner/operator of in-store digital media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in about 1,400 locations. Partners include: IBM, Keyser Retail Solutions, Baylor University, Verizon Wireless, TELUS and AOpen America Inc., with solution distribution by GraphicMedia, Inc. www.isignmedia.com

About JEA Technologies

JEA Technologies is a distributor and manufacturer's representative company that specialises in sourcing non commodity electronic and electromechanical peripherals from leading manufacturers around the globe and supplying them to customers in Australia and New Zealand. Our customers can rely on JEA to work with them to carefully select and supply the most appropriate products for their needs, ensuring that these products meet our customers' technical and commercial requirement and to support these products over their life span. We also offer our customers a wide range of value-added services, ranging from repairs, inventory management, design assistance, contract manufacturing, installation and field service. www.jeatech.com.au

Forward-Looking Statements

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Copyright 2014 iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Flexible platform delivers enhanced, interactive guest room experience

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, the industry leader in hotel- and guest-centric display solutions, is introducing two new series of commercial-grade LED TVs featuring the latest Pro:Centric® platform, designed to deliver an enhanced, interactive guest-room experience.

New models in the premium LY970H and LY750H Pro:Centric Smart IPTV series are super-slim direct-backlight LED TVs, featuring Full HD display capabilities, interactive services support and LG EcoSmart™ technologies. The new models join one of the widest ranges of displays already offered to the hospitality market, which LG will demonstrate at the 2014 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (hitec:Booth 819), along with leading-edge digital signage solutions optimized for the hospitality industry.

"These two new series build on the success of the Pro:Centric platform and represent LG's commitment to cultivating solutions that meet the ever evolving needs of business owners and their guests," said Richard Lewis, vice president, B2B research and technology, LG Electronics USA. "Under the sleek aesthetic of the LY970H and LY750H series lies the most advanced Pro:Centric platform we've introduced to date, offering even more convenient choices and  interactive entertainment options for guests."

The Pro:Centric Advantage

LG's LY970H and LY750H series are built around the enhanced Pro:Centric platform with support for Java, Flash and HTML software, delivering one of the widest ranges of partner interactive applications available in the hospitality market. Pro:Centric technology, a standards-based applications platform designed to enable hotels to easily transmit up-to-the-minute information, introduces new ways for hotels to communicate with guests.

Through their advanced platform design, the LY970H and LY750H series provide uniform services and functionality across both RF (radio frequency) and IP (Internet protocol) networks, enabling the TV to operate in both network types.  These new hospitality TV series also support embedded integrated LG Pro:Idiom® digital rights management solution and MPEG-2/ MPEG-4 H.264 decoding for viewing of premium HD channels.

Supporting the emerging trend of guests bringing their own video content, the LY970H and LY750H series are designed for second-screen support with LG's "Smart Share" feature with options including Smart Mirroring, Wi-Di, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA, as well as Mobile HDMI Link (MHL), to allow system integrators to enable guests to use their mobile devices to share and view their content on the TV.

The premium LY970H series supports HTML and serves up access to a plethora of web-based applications.  HTML5 allows streamlined access to web applications and enables developers to create one application that is compatible across multiple platforms and devices. It also offers premium sound with a three-speaker system including an integrated sub-woofer, and has embedded b-LAN™ for Pay-Per-View and Free-To-Guest system interoperability.

Energy Efficiency and More

Both new series are ENERGY STAR® certified and incorporate LG's EcoSmart features, which allow for multiple manual and automatic options for energy conservation, providing an ideal solution for lodging and hospitality environments looking to save on energy costs.

LG EcoSmart includes Dynamic Power Savings, which reduces power consumption and optimizes picture settings, Static Power Savings that allows the installer to set the preferred power consumption level, and Intelligent Sensor for integrators to program the display to respond to the ambient light in the room and automatically reduce brightness and energy output under most circumstances.

"With all the technology options and advancements that have emerged in this day and age, guests have come to expect the at-home entertainment experience to be mirrored when they are away," said Lewis. "This latest iteration of our Pro:Centric platform offers guests a smart experience that allows them to browse and connect in a sophisticated and modern way."

The LY970H series will be available in 47-, 55- and 60-inch class sizes (46.9-, 54.6-, and 59.6-inch diagonal), while the LY750H series will be available in 32-, 39-, 42-, 47- and 55-inch class sizes (46.9- and 54.6 inch diagonal).

More LG Solutions at HITEC

At HITEC 2014, LG also is exhibiting a number of other cutting-edge solutions for the hospitality market, including the LY570H LED TV series, LG's new Chromebase all-in-one computer and an advanced new video-on-demand set-top box as well as digital signage and video wall solutions.

The LY570H series of Direct LED TVs features the RF-based Pro:Centric platform with support for Java and Flash based applications. Available in 42-, 47- and 55-inch class sizes (41.9-, 46.9- and 54.6-inch diagonal), LG's LY570H series:

•     Delivers the advantages of an LED display with improved contrast ratio and picture brightness along with lower power consumption in a more economical package;
•     Supports embedded b-LAN for Pay-Per-View and Free-To-Guest system interoperability, integrated LG Pro:Idiom digital rights management and MPEG-2/MPEG-4 H.264 decoding for viewing of premium HD channels; and
•     Offers guests the ability to view their own content stored on portable devices on the TV thanks to the plug-and-play function with compatible Remote Jack Packs.

The LG Chromebase, model 22CV241-B (21.5-inch diagonal) is the world's first All-In-One (AIO) computer powered by the Google Chrome operating system, which:

    Uses the speed, simplicity and security of Chrome OS to power an all-in-one device, with a brilliant 21.5-inch widescreen Full HD IPS display, in an innovative space-saving design, and

    Features 2GB of memory and 16GB of storage. Access to Web apps and Google products complement an integrated technology classroom or business center.

LG's STB-2000 is a new IPTV Set Top Box that brings advanced smart TV functionality to a wide variety of LG and third-party TVs. Also part of the Pro:Centric Smart family, the STB-2000 supports the same HTML5 development environment and API (Application Program Interface) as LG's Pro:Centric IPTVs, so that the same third-party applications developed by LG's systems integrator partners can also operate on the set-top-box.  Features include:

•     Integrated Pro:Idiom DRM and MPEG-2/MPEG-4 decoding for digital HD-PPV compatibility,
•     IP and RF connectivity plus integrated Wi-Fi,
•     Exclusive Pro:Centric interactivity platform that extends programming boundaries for hotels including the ability to run highly customized applications/ services, and
•     Second-screen support, and options that include Smart Mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Di and Wi-Fi Direct, to allow system integrators to enable guests to use their mobile devices to share and view their content on the TV.
• LG's 84-inch class (84.0-inch diagonal), model 84WS70MS-B commercial-grade Ultra HD Signage Display boasts a pixel resolution of 3840 x 2160, four times higher than Full HD displays*, offering the sharpest picture available on a large-screen display.
•     LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology helps ensure accurate color saturation and contrast at wide-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical).
•     This "4K" display has a bezel width of just 27.9mm at its thinnest point.

Perfect for hotel lobbies, retail environments and video walls, the backlit 55WV70MS-B digital signage display offers a Full HD 1080p picture and can be configured in video walls up to 15 x 15 tiles.

    This 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) monitor has an ultra narrow bezel of only 3.4mm (left/top) and 1.9mm (right/bottom), and functions in both portrait and landscape mode.

    It also incorporates an IPS panel, 800nit brightness, Local Dimming technology, Shine Out technology, and LG's CINEMA 3D technology.

For more information on these LED TVs and display monitors, as well as the full line of hospitality solutions showcased at HITEC this week, please visit: www.lg.com/us/commercial/display .

About LG Electronics USA

The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $52 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.  For more information, please visit www.LGSolutions.com .

*4K video/broadcast standards still being developed.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Pro:Centric is a registered trademark of LG Electronics, Inc.

Pro:Idiom is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics LLC

Minneapolis, MN - At the 2014 InfoComm tradeshow, CastNET was selected as the Best Digital Signage Software in the Commerical Integrator BEST Awards program.

The Commercial Integrator BEST Awards program recognizes superlative solutions for an integration business.

The awards highlight the most noteworthy new products and services that can impact commercial integrators’ businesses in 2014. Categories included Audio/Video, Control and Automation, Networking and Communications, Security, Building Enhancements, and Dealer-Installer Aids.

The winners of the BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of CI and sister publication TechDecisions.

“The goal of CI BEST Awards, as with all of CI’s content, is to offer information that can help integrators become more efficient and more profitable, and we think these innovative products do just that,” says Tom LeBlanc, editor-in-chief. “Thank you to the panel of judges, integrators and CI and TechDecisions staff for their time-consuming efforts toward evaluating these products."

Specialized Productions Inc. designs plan for digital signage system overhaul and supplies 25 SpinetiX Digital Signage Media Players to the Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise.

Allentown, PA (PRWEB) - Specialized Productions Inc. (Group SPI) was selected by the Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise to implement a strategy to overhaul the digital signage systems at Dakota Magic Casino Resort and Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel. Group SPI configured and installed nine SpinetiX HMP 130 digital signage players at Dakota Magic Casino Resort to power screens in their cashier cage, entertainment lounge, poker room, hotel lobby, non-smoking area and a three screen video wall on the casino floor. At Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Group SPI configured and installed sixteen SpinetiX HMP 130 digital media players. The media players at Dakota Sioux are powering landscape and portrait displays throughout the property as well as several ViewSonic ePosters.

“The scope of the project was to upgrade our marketing view and entice customers in-house to utilize our resort products further and to view future promotions and entertainment,” said Weston Quinn, CEO of Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise. Anthony Bertino, CMO of Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise added, “I have used SPI for the last five years and am delighted with their use of technology to advance my casino projects. Having the ability to WOW a customer is what I strive for, and SPI provides my organization with that reaction.”

In addition to designing and configuring the overhaul at Dakota Sioux and Dakota Magic, Group SPI has been retained to create dynamic digital signage content for both casino properties. “When the marketing teams at both properties saw the new, dynamic content, they were amazed at the energy it created on the casino floor,” said Michael Tully, Vice President of Group SPI. “We decided early on that a solution was needed that was easy to update and scale as more devices were added. The HMP’s in conjunction with the SpinetiX Elementi software was the way to go to achieve our goals.”

The world’s smallest hyper media player, the SpinetiX HMP 130, is an award winning and cost effective digital signage player. The HMP130 comes bundled with the embedded software, a multilingual browser based content manager that provides instant results, out-of-the-box. You can also use HMD / Elementi software for more complex deployments including video walls and kiosk applications. The product comes with 4gb of solid state storage and unlimited storage expandability via USB or network. The specifications of the HMP130 include a myriad of video outputs and supported video codecs. For more information, please visit Spinetix.

Specialized Productions Inc., an Allentown, PA based company founded in 2004, produces compelling HD motion graphics as well as 3D animation for just about every digital signage configuration and screen size or shape imaginable. SPI's other focus is on designing complex audio visual systems. In this respect, they provide independent Audio Visual design consulting to advise clients on digital signage, lighting, sound, image and control. For more information, please visit http://www.specializedproductions.com or contact Todd Rickenbach, National Sales Manager at Group SPI at the number below. To view some of the custom content we create for Digital Signage, visit our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SPImotiongraphics1.

Proudly owned and operated by the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, Dakota Magic Casino Resort and Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel feature all the gaming excitement you could ask for!

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is located north of Watertown, South Dakota—just off of Interstate 29 at Exit 185. The casino's 8,730 square foot gaming space features 364 gaming machines and eleven table and poker games. The property has two restaurants and a hotel with ninety-two rooms. For more information, please visit http://www.dakotasioux.com/.

Dakota Magic Casino Resort is located along Interstate 29 at the border of North and South Dakota where you’ll find 200 acres of land and one exciting place to play. The casino's 95,175 square foot gaming space features over 900 gaming machines and twelve table and poker games. The property has four beautiful dining spaces and a hotel with 160 rooms. For more information, please visit http://www.dakotamagic.com/.

- September 25-27, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center
- 500 Exhibitors, 25,000 Sqm, 20,000 Trade Buyers
- 80% of Booths at Shanghai International Digital Signage Show in September have Been Reserved
- Leading Enterprises Respond Actively

The 6th Shanghai International Digital Signage Show will be held on 25th-27th September, 2014 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai as the largest professional digital signage industry event in China. Under great market demands, there will be two new sections: "digital conference and audio visual integration equipment" and "multimedia display technology" in this year's show. It is expected that the exhibition scale will reach 25,000 square meters, increasing by nearly 20% by over 2013. This exhibition will gather more than 500 exhibitors and attract 20,000 professional visitors to present at the show. Shanghai International Digital Signage Exhibition has become an indispensable event for the industry.

Highlights

The 6th Shanghai International Digital Signage Show will focus on four major exhibition pavilions: display digital signage, vending machine & self-service, digital conference & audio-visual integration equipment and multimedia display technology. Digital signage pavilion is still the strongest sector covering six products categories: advertising machines & all-in-one machines, software and release system, display terminals, overall solutions, touch & intelligent sensing and transmission & accessories. Besides the continual expansion of traditional exhibits, one of the highlights of the exhibition is to put forward the concept on the intelligent application for digital signage in retail industry and display the intelligent digital signage solutions and products. In addition, digital conference & audio-visual integration equipment pavilion will be another highlight of the exhibition and the products categories include: control systems, intelligent conferences systems, projection systems, professional audio & phones, video conference & network access systems, matrix switch, etc. The exhibition areas and sections continues to grow annually, meanwhile the exhibition meets the demands of suppliers and professional buyers from multi-perspective, multi-dimensional and multi-medium industry. It is realized that the great function of a platform is to show off industry trends and build cooperation & a win-win situation.

Exhibitors are optimistic about the market in 2014 and many leading enterprises actively participant in the show, including: SAMSUNG, Panasonic, LG, SHARP, TCL, PHILIPS, Intel, AMD, NEC, HDBaseT alliance, Mitsubishi, Microsoft, Founder Group, HP, Boc Tech, View Sonic, Twin Flag Technology, Borui Technology, IR Touch, General Touch, Anoyo tech, Fuji, Aucma, Easy Touch, JCM, MEI, Jun Peng, Taiwan Pavilion and more leading brands from home and abroad.

The three-day exhibition will be held concurrently with the "2014 World Vending Operators Conference," "China Digital Signage Conference," "2014 Intel Digital Signage Conference" and other high level event covering industry seminar, technical seminar, industry competition, award ceremony, new products launches, etc. All display pavilions are full of industry high-tech and interactions, will not only attract visitors but also provide total solutions for the industries like commercial, retail, advertising, weak current engineering, digital conference & information display, and other relevant industries. Such wonderful on-site event will make the exhibition popular and hot. The exhibition aims to be an industry event of knowing the digital signage market and having an insight into industry development trends. Looking forward to your participation!
For more, please check www.chinadigitalsignage.org   

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - To give fans an excellent view of the month-long football festival, the host country of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil, is making untiring efforts and arrangements by launching large-scale digital technology in the Arena Pantanal Stadium in Cuiabá. As part of the installation, CAYIN supplied a complete digital signage solution, including 122 digital signage players and 2 content management servers. Connecting more than 200 LED and LCD screens, CAYIN is proud to bring fans a whole new visual experience in the 2014 FIFA.

There are 122 CAYIN media players installed in the Arena Pantanal Stadium. By taking advantage of the AV-in function, live games can be broadcasted through big LED and LCD screens to different areas, including the grandstand, VIP rooms, food courts, gift stores, and many more. Fans can instantly capture every moment of the games no matter where they are inside the stadium. The information and wayfinding kiosks are located at the entrances and ticket counters, which can further provide fans with complete information services. Moreover, the dynamic multimedia content can greatly serve as perfect vehicles for promotions or sponsors.

In addition, through the installation of two content management servers, administrators can remotely manage up to 500 media players throughout the stadium. The intelligent scheduling management can also allow the users to update multiple players simultaneously to achieve high-efficiency information delivery and management.

With the growth of digital technology, digital signage has become a new platform for interactive and diverse communication solutions. By adopting CAYIN digital signage solutions, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil can provide diverse services, including game schedules, live game broadcasts, real-time advertisements, stadium information, and wayfinding.  

The Benefits of Stadium Digital Signage

•    Convey diverse and real-time multimedia messages
•    Energize the overall fan experience
•    Empower brands through timely advertising
•    Enhance management and service efficiency

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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.

New IntelliTouch Pro PCAP solution focuses on commercial applications

LEUVEN, Belgium - Elo Touch Solutions (Elo), the original inventor of touchscreen technology and a portfolio company of The Gores Group, has expanded its zero-bezel touch technology portfolio with the IntelliTouch Pro projected capacitive (PCAP) solution. Elo’s IntelliTouch Pro solution set includes touchscreen, controller and software from a proven and trusted supplier with global support capabilities. Elo field application engineering and development resources stand ready to help OEM customers successfully integrate PCAP touch capabilities into intelligent systems for the automotive, banking, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, industrial automation, retail, transportation and other commercial applications. IntelliTouch Pro is unique in its ability to be performance optimised for Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 touch specifications or focus on optical clarity that brings to life the vivid colours and HD graphics of today’s software. IntelliTouch Pro delivers ten (10) touch capability at screen sizes up to 32 inches, with roadmap offerings that scale to support up to sixty (60) touches on 4K, 8K and 16K screens over 100 inches in size.

“This is a great new offering that combines Elo’s deep expertise in touchscreens, controllers and drivers with our unmatched system integration experience,” said Craig Witsoe, CEO Elo Touch Solutions. “While many suppliers are focused on consumer applications of PCAP such as phones and tablets, Elo specialises in commercial and industrial applications requiring higher performance and more specialised custom application characteristics. As the original inventors of touchscreens and a global leader in touchscreen technology, our application engineers are able to help our customers determine the right solution for their specific application.”

Elo brings its research, design, manufacturing, customisation and support capabilities to help customers avoid integration issues, enable touch on borders, create unique shapes and curves and incorporate logos into the final product. IntelliTouch Pro can be integrated with a variety of cover glass including Corning® Gorilla® Glass; tempered; chemically strengthened; heat strengthened; anti-glare coatings; and increased cover glass thickness. Injected noise immunity, palm rejection, contaminant rejection and fast drag response are all enabled through Elo’s unique controller firmware and driver software. Going beyond traditional USB HID drivers, Elo drivers support Apple Mac OS, Google Android, Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems while providing enhanced capabilities such as touch on release, touch exclusion zones, touch count restrictions, edge acceleration, beep on touch and a real-time application programming interface.

IntelliTouch® Pro PCAP technology complements Elo’s other zero-bezel touchscreen technologies including the patented IntelliTouch® ZB / iTouch® surface acoustic wave (SAW) and AccuTouch® ZB five-wire resistive touchscreens. All Elo touchscreens are professional-grade and built for continuous use in public environments.

About Elo Touch Solutions

Elo is the original inventor of the touchscreen over 40 years ago. Today, Elo Touch Solutions is a global leader in commercial touchscreens with over 20 million installations in more than 80 countries. The Elo product portfolio encompasses the broadest selection of OEM touchscreen components, touchmonitors, all-in-one touchcomputers, mobile tablets and interactive digital signage for the demanding requirements of diverse markets including airports, bank branches, gaming casinos, industrial automation control, self-service kiosks, healthcare facilities, hotels, museums, office buildings, restaurants, retail stores and transportation. The Elo touch experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation with professional touchscreens that are built to last. Elo intellectual property is protected by a number of patent, trademark and design registrations globally. For more information on Elo products and services, please call +32 (0) 16 704 500, visit us on the web at www.elotouch.com or direct email enquiries to .

Elo (logo), Elo Touch Solutions, IntelliTouch, iTouch and AccuTouch are trademarks of Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. and its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. announced today that Michael Mayer has joined the company to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts.  Michael Mayer is a fourth generation Mayer and a welcome addition to the production department.

Michael joins Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. as a Production Coordinator and will be a key addition to the company providing in-store merchandising and kiosk solutions to many of the top companies in America. Michael is a graduate of Marquette University where he obtained a double major in Operations/Supply Chain Management and Small Business/Entrepreneurship.  His experience has been in a variety of positions including: warehousing and logistics, project management, purchasing and human resources.

Mike Mayer, President, said “The recent addition as a fourth generation Mayer is a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industry. I’m confident that Michael will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our clients.”

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. (www.frankmayer.com) is an in-store merchandising, interactive kiosk and promotional marketing company. Founded in 1931, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s headquarters are located in the Milwaukee area with additional sales offices throughout the U.S.