Founded in 2000, IAdea is a leading developer of specialized commercial network media players, and signboards. Signboard consolidates media player and display in one hardware solution developed for the Digital Signage applications.

Fast-growing and dynamically developing direction of Digital Signage is strategically important for AUVIX. To support its objectives, the company has already announced the establishment of Digital Signage Center of Excellence. The goal of the Center is to help the company’s partners and end-customers to efficiently and rapidly adopt and implement latest development in the Digital Signage sector. “Professional products offered by IAdea complement AUVIX portfolio and support the company’s intended development,” says Alexander Pivovarov, head of the Digital Signage Solutions department. “Moreover, it is equally important for us that IAdea is focused and willing to take an active part in the development of the Digital Signage market in Russia.”

Built according to the open industry standards, like W3C SMIL and HTML5, solutions from IAdea can be deployed for a variety of applications in Digital Signage – from simple solutions for small shops to large Digital Signage networks. Manager Express software offers a coherent and easy to use interface to manage content across multiple IAdea players and signboards. In addition it allows remotely splitting the screen into zones, uploading content, creating, scheduling messages, and setting the on- and off-mode. With the support for HTML5 IAdea players grant the possibilities to virtually create and display any feasible content according to the standards of modern Digital Signage. IAdea players are also supported by many professional Content Management Software vendors, like Scala or Stinova.

Through the combination of ease of use, functionality, price-effectiveness and reliability IAdea players and signboards are widely employed in the Digital Signage projects. As an example, MegaFon, the second largest mobile phone operator and the fourth largest telecom operator in Russia, has selected IAdea Full HD Media Players for the installation of the Digital Signage systems in their retail stores all over Russia.

“We are very excited to announce this distribution partnership with AUVIX,” says Rex Chen, Executive Vice President of IAdea. “IAdea’s products target digital signage application that require management over large geographic areas and are cost-sensitive. Russia in this regard is a very interesting and promising market for us, and we are pleased to expand our presence here. We are confident that our innovative and reliable products will bring success to our partners in Russia, as it does around the world. ”

About AUVIX

AUVIX is the leader in the sales of audio-visual equipment and integrated AV-integration. The year of 2013 will be marked as the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the company. Over the years the company has formed a united team of professionals of the highest level, who are able to solve any problems. AUVIX confirms the success of their development with the new distribution agreements and partnerships.

AUVIX became “The Platinum Partner» of Projecta in 2010. Panasonic announced the company as the “Best Distributor of the Professional Displays” in 2011. AUVIX has been listed in the Top-20 national IT-brands on the portal Astera.ru, where they became the only company presenting AV-industry. According to the authoritative media, CRN, they became one of the Top-5 best specialized distributors in 2012.The AUVIX 3D-centre integration project became a finalist during the international inAwards-2010 competition. The company is also a member of the Infocomm association – an international professional association of the integrators and manufacturers of AV-industry.

An important direction of AUVIX is the sales of the professional and home AV-equipment. The company has the largest portfolio available on the market. There are more than 6,000 products categories and  40 different brands in the company offering. The company’s preferred sales channel is distribution. AUVIX’s dealer network consists of 2,000 partners throughout Russia.

AUVIX is present at the system integration and engineering market and  realizes “turnkey” complex audiovisual projects. AUVIX is capable of developing the classical as well as industry-specific custom-made solutions. High qualification of employees allows to comply in accordance with the highest standards of the market. Engineering staff of the company are certified by InfoComm. AUVIX portfolio consists of more than 200 system integration projects for government agencies, law-enforcement agencies and private companies. www.auvix.ru

About IAdea

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

IAdea is the market leader in digital signage technology and has been the first to introduce the professional RISC-processor based media player for Digital Signage. IAdea is also the first company to introduce 10-inch network signboard, and first to promote the open standard, W3C SMIL. The latest developments of the company are new 10-inch digital signboards, the world’s first open pluggable specification (OPS) players, featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet), which is particularly important for the retail environment, since laying power-cables to the shelves in the store is often difficult or impossible. www.iadea.com

Source: IAdea

Chicago’s Signature Shopping Destination Deploys LPD Videowalls to Enhance Engagement and Direct Customers to Its Exclusive Retailers

Prysm Inc., a designer and manufacturer of videowall systems that deliver immersive and engaging user experiences, today announced the installation of its award-winning Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) videowalls at 900 North Michigan Shops. Prysm videowalls enhance the shopping experience with unmatched beauty, brightness and industry-leading resolution. They complement image quality leadership with best-in-class energy efficiency and the lowest environmental impact. 900 North Michigan Shops deployed LPD videowalls to create a unique and engaging experience for the customers of its luxury retailers.

“Customers choosing 900 North Michigan Shops expect a superior level of quality in our stores and throughout the retail environment we provide. Adopting advanced touch-enabled videowalls served as the evolutionary ‘next step’ for our brand,” said Sarah Burrows, Director of Marketing for 900 North Michigan Shops. “Beyond the simplicity and elegance of the user experience, Prysm has helped us maintain the luxury style and name 900 North Michigan Shops upholds.”

The 900 North Michigan Shops installation was implemented with multiple three-foot wide by 10-foot high videowalls with interactive touch screen technology. The videowalls serve as the shopping center’s hub, effectively directing guests to stores within 900 North Michigan Shops by offering retailer information, location and unique shopping opportunities. Prysm was chosen over competing digital display systems for its brilliant picture, incredible customer engagement and market-leading sustainability. Prysm videowalls use up to 75 percent less energy than competing projector, PDP/plasma, LCD and LED systems.

“Like many industries, retail is undergoing great change with the dramatic growth of online shopping. Physical retailers can differentiate themselves by offering customers unique venues and experiences that can’t be achieved in the online world,” said Dana Corey, VP of Sales and Technical Operations for Prysm. “900 North Michigan Shops is at the forefront of redefining the shopping experience, and Prysm is proud to be their partner in making the in-store retail experience one that is memorable and compelling for customers.”

Prysm’s videowalls leverage its breakthrough LPD technology to create immersive and engaging user experiences. Prysm LPD videowalls deliver beautiful, bright images and can scale to more than 100 feet in width while maintaining image uniformity over the entire display area. Multiple users can interact simultaneously with Prysm videowalls through touch, motion sensing and their mobile devices. Thanks to the excellent energy efficiency of LPD technology, Prysm videowalls consume less power and run cooler than any competing display solution.

Recent LPD installations include: Wallenberg Auditorium at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) building in Stockholm, IAC Headquarters in New York, and Dubai Media.

For more information, please visit: http://www.prysm.com
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About Prysm Inc.

Prysm Inc. is a privately held videowall designer and manufacturer headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Prysm invented Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology that enables breathtakingly beautiful, scalable, and versatile videowalls that deliver immersive and engaging user experiences. Prysm videowall systems are used by major brands worldwide including leaders in technology, retail, financial services, and media as well as by governments and universities. Prysm has a global sales and support network with offices in Boston, New York, San Jose, London, Bangalore, Dubai and Beijing.

Source: Prysm

Will continue to expand Lighthouse’s presence in the US LED video screen industry

Lighthouse Technologies is pleased to announce that Edward (Ed) Whitaker has been named General Manager – North & South America (NASA), an appointment designed to continue to expand Lighthouse’s presence in the US LED video display industry.

Ed, who has over 30 years experience in the sports and entertainment LED display industry, joined Lighthouse in 2006 as Director, Sales – North & South America. Since then he has led the team to huge achievements in the US sports market and has helped establish Lighthouse’s reputation as the LED screen brand of choice in the NASA region.

In this new and diverse role, Ed’s responsibilities will include the supervision of projects, initiatives and all financial aspects of the NASA operation. Combined with Ed’s strong leadership abilities, this will allow the NASA team to break into additional market segments, such as digital signage and public facilities.

“Ed has proved himself to be the right person to lead Lighthouse to new levels in the NASA region,” says Peter Chan, Lighthouse’s Managing Director. “His achievements in the sports sector have been outstanding and, under his leadership, the US team will make rapid inroads into additional markets.

“This promotion demonstrates Lighthouse’s ongoing commitment to the US LED display market. We will devote continuous resources to market development and product offerings, and are confident Lighthouse is set to achieve the next phase of growth.”

About Lighthouse Technologies

Lighthouse Technologies Limited is a global leader in LED display technology that develops, manufactures, and markets LED video display solutions for multiple indoor & outdoor applications, media and entertainment events, and sports arenas across the globe. With numerous technological breakthroughs to its name, Lighthouse has established itself as a multi award-winning leader in the LED display industry that holds itself to the highest standards of quality.

Founded in 1998 Lighthouse has a strong global presence with regional offices in Europe, North and South America, the Asia Pacific and China. Employing the most advanced technology, the highest quality manufacturing facilities, and world-class, round-the-clock technical support, Lighthouse satisfies customers on every major continent, captivating the imagination of millions. For more information about Lighthouse, please visit http://www.lighthouse-nasa.com.

Source: Lighthouse Technologies

Growing Silicon Valley Company Uses Prysm in Executive Briefing Center

Prysm Inc., a designer and manufacturer of videowall systems that deliver immersive and engaging user experiences, today announced a Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) videowall installation at Silicon Valley network control company, Infoblox. This installation highlights the growing trend of leading businesses turning to Prysm videowalls to deliver important corporate communications and “wow” audiences with the brilliance of Prysm LPD solutions.

The Infoblox installation involves a technically advanced multi-use Prysm videowall located in the company’s executive briefing center. The 16-foot wide by 6-foot high Prysm videowall offers 178-degree viewing angles that deliver immersive viewing experiences from anywhere in the room. The Prysm videowall combines unrivalled visual impact, uniformity of display and multi-use functionality for easy team collaboration.

“Cultivating meaningful relationships with our customers is our top priority, and the ability to interact and effectively demonstrate the power of Infoblox solutions in our new executive briefing center helps us do just that,” said David Gee, executive vice president of marketing, Infoblox. “Prysm’s videowall makes communications impactful, and the interactivity options make collaboration engaging.”

Prysm’s LPD technology gives designers the freedom to create video content in any shape, size or format. Prysm delivers in both light and dark environments, a big factor for Infoblox as the briefing center includes large windows making the room very bright. Unlike legacy videowall systems that generally perform badly in brightly lit rooms, Prysm’s patented LPD technology boasts the highest resolution and color brightness on the market, leading to a brilliant picture in any light.

“This project is another example of Prysm driving innovation in Silicon Valley, a world capital of invention,” said Dana Corey, vice president of sales and technical operations at Prysm. “The Infoblox executive team demanded not only impact, but cutting-edge technology, and its videowall solution had to align with their own commitment to product innovation. We delivered all this and improved ROI thanks to the power savings of Prysm LPD videowalls compared to alternative systems.”

Prysm’s award-winning LPD videowalls inherently deliver a uniform picture quality over life and offer contrast, fill factors and the fast response time required to deliver brilliant video. Prysm videowalls are also the world’s greenest, designed to decrease energy costs while simultaneously providing an unparalleled viewing experience for customers.

Prysm offers interactive and immersive capabilities, including the availability of on-screen gesture sensors, interactive touch screens, remote control access, up to 180-degree curved walls and free form videowall capabilities. Recent LPD installations include: Wallenberg Auditorium at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) building in Stockholm, IAC Headquarters in New York, Dubai Media.

For more information, please visit: http://www.prysm.com
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About Prysm Inc.

Prysm Inc. is a privately held videowall designer and manufacturer headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Prysm invented Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology that enables breathtakingly beautiful, scalable, and versatile videowalls that deliver immersive and engaging user experiences. Prysm videowall systems are used by major brands worldwide including leaders in technology, retail, financial services, and media as well as by governments and universities. Prysm has a global sales and support network with offices in Boston, New York, San Jose, London, Bangalore, Dubai and Beijing.

Source: Prysm

The rules of action were simple, Like the Facebook page of CTOUCH Smart Innovation, care for a wide range and win the 47 “Royal! Being the last Queen was provisionally CTOUCH this action has been created and a single orange display made.

Facebook has already proved its worth in the B2B environment. CTOUCH this form of social media also use by a company page, to communicate. Both the dealer channel and end user “To give our company a boost page this was an excellent opportunity to promote CTOUCH on Facebook and position,” said Robin Singh Ramkisoen responsible for marketing at CTOUCH Europe BV

The winner was announced on 1 May this year. From all participants is mr. N. Aarts as lucky winner of the 47 “Royal come rolling off the bus. Friday May 17 is the unique copy handed to the winner.

“A wonderful prize to receive” adds Remmelt van der Woude to (dir. CTOUCH Europe). “Both business and private is a showpiece. Simac ICT Royal would not look out of place, “he adds with a laugh, referring to the organization where the winner works. “The choice is obviously to a person and we are sure that this particular copy is guaranteed a good spot going to get.”

The CTOUCH interactive displays are plug and play and require no further separate software or licenses. Any computer with a USB connection, regardless of Windows, Mac or Linux, can be easily connected.

Optical Sensing
CTOUCH uses’ Optical Sensing technology. The Optical Sensing technology provides fast and precise control. Also CTOUCH displays easy to operate. The ‘gestures’ are equal to what each daily experiences with their Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy.

Multi touch
Are cameras that the movements of fingers or pen to touch extremely accurate records on the screen. In the edge of the display One can with 10 fingers (hands) work simultaneously on the screen.

About CTOUCH

The innovative touch Institute presentation formers in the professional digital world. CTOUCH is the fastest growing brand and market leader in the field of large format touch solutions. Touch is now impossible to imagine today’s society. By continuing to innovate CTOUCH proves to be. Leading CTOUCH offers the widest range of large format touch displays and thus serves various markets (education, business, fairs & exhibitions, hospitals, television broadcasters, government, travel / transport, retail) with different application.

Source: CTOUCH

Turnkey Menu Board Solution Makes it Easier and More Affordable Than Ever for Restaurants to Go Digital

BrightSign, LLC®, the market leader in digital signage players, is launching the BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board, an all-in-one, integrated digital menu board solution for fast food outlets, coffee shops and restaurants. The BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board is simple and inexpensive to implement, and even easier to update with the free iPhone / iPad App. It is being launched in Europe at European Sign Expo, London ExCeL Centre, 25-27 June 2013 (stand T18N), a joint stand with its distributor Pixels.

Fast food restaurants, coffee shops and other catering outlets are increasingly adopting digital menu systems as they are flexible, professional and attractive to customers. BrightSign is making the transition to digital much faster and simpler, with a comprehensive package that provides operators with everything that they need to quickly and easily convert to a digital menu board system.

“Digital menu boards allow establishments to provide customers with a really stunning, professional image at the point when they are ordering their meal. They can also be readily updated with daily specials, new pricing and to comply with new food labelling regulations as they emerge,” said Jeff Hastings, BrightSign’s CEO. “By packing all the necessary components into an affordable, easy-to-implement solution, our new XD Smart Menu Board is the perfect solution for any restaurant that’s resisted the urge to go digital due to the cost and complexity associated with other less-than-elegant or overly complicated digital menu board offerings.”

XD Smart Menu Board is a comprehensive package that includes everything a restaurant needs to quickly and easily convert to a digital menu board system, including:

·         Full HD, commercial-grade LG display, available in 42- or 47-inch configurations

·         BrightSign XD digital signage media player professionally mounted on the display

·         Free BrightSign App to easily make content updates via iPhone/iPad

·         Content templates developed with HTML5 and tailored to the restaurant’s brand

The BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board package is based on the new XD player – the industry’s first solid-state digital signage media players with PC-class performance, which will be shown at European Sign Expo. The BrightSign XD product line boasts a trio of players that offer the features and functionality of PC-based solutions, but with greater cost-savings and reliability than their PC-based counterparts. In addition, BrightSign XD players offer HTML5 content support which is ideal for dynamic menu board creation and a small, slim footprint and almost no heat emissions, making them simple to deploy in small and unconventional spaces where other digital signage solutions simply wouldn’t be possible. Alongside the new XD players, BrightSign will also be exhibiting its existing line of HD models at European Sign Expo. BrightSign players have a track record of reliability that far exceeds PC-based solutions – delivering reliable performance with near-zero downtime.

BrightSign is partnering with Red Dot Digital Media to offer customers attractive templates that work seamlessly with the BrightSign App for menu updates, and are easily adapted to match the company’s brand and restaurant motif. The restaurant simply supplies Red Dot with logos and other corporate ID assets and Red Dot creates a customised, branded menu system. Once deployed, the restaurant can update menu content via the BrightSign App on iPhone/iPad.

About BrightSign

BrightSign, LLC is the market leader in digital signage players. Based in Los Gatos, California, the company develops products, software and networking solutions for digital signage. BrightSign solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both stand-alone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and interactivity. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz  For US sales inquiries, please contact sales [at] brightsign.biz  or call +1-408-852-9263.For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: pgillet [at] brightsign.biz  or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.

Source: BrightSign

Introducing the All-New TecPodium Interactive with Multi-Touch Capabilities

Tecom launches its latest TecPodium AV Lectern with multi-touch screen capabilities supporting Microsoft Windows 8 and HD resolution.  “The New TecPodium now meets all presenters’ need with the latest technology approach” says Aviv Brosilovski, Tecom CEO.

The TecPodium TPI-12W is an all-in-one lectern with a single control panel for all the integrated Audio-Visual equipment.  Now, the lectern has a built-in optical, multiuser touch screen system, employing state of the art technology to achieve high-resolution, high brightness, fast and accurate response with no calibration requirements.

The new touch screen offers extended educational tools for the modern classroom and training environments where the presenter can use all common touch gestures such as swipe, tap, slide, scroll, zoom and more directly on the podium screen.  TecPodium multi-touch screen fully supports Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013 inking features, allowing direct, on the fly annotation capabilities.

Aviv Brosilovski, Tecom CEO: “Over the last couple of years we’ve witnessed a dramatic growth in the use of smartphones and tablet applications in the educational environment.  Faculty wants to keep up with the trend and bridge over the “generation gap” with their younger students.  What could be simpler than adopting the multi-touch screen, commonly used by the presenter in his smartphone, into his teaching station – the TecPodium!  Presenters no longer have to undergo extensive training on racks full of amplifiers, controls, and switches; they can now focus on their messages, not the technology.”

TecPodiums have rapidly become the lectern-of-choice.  Across the globe educational institutions, government facilities, hospitals, corporations and military are all installing TecPodium lecterns.

Tecom will be displaying the new TecPodium Lectern and its latest technology at InfoComm 2013, on June 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.  Tecom will be at Booth # 2481.

About Tecom

Tecom Electronics is a dynamic company continuously developing and evolving its products to provide the simplest yet most technologically advanced solution to managing Audio Visual equipment in training and educational facilities. Tecom replaces generic podiums in the classroom and boardroom with a more interactive and easy to use technological experience.  Tecom Electronics is ISO 9001:2008 certified. www.tecpodium.com

Source: Tecom Electronics

The 2013 DSA Industry Excellence Awards recognize the best projects using digital signage, mobile, self-service and interactive kiosk technologies. Wireless Ronin was honored with the 2013 Best Restaurant Deployment Award for its installation at Burgerville, a quick service restaurant chain with 39 locations in the Pacific Northwest.

Wireless Ronin’s installation included flexible digital menu boards capable of displaying different menu boards depending on the time of day. Also installed were digital promotional boards that communicate details about local community happenings, upcoming special events and seasonal menu offerings, plus a digital community wall featuring user generated content and messages.

“Our new digital signage solutions provide an innovative platform to engage our restaurant guests who are able to upload their own content to our new ‘community wall’ via Twitter and Instagram,” said Jeff Harvey, Burgerville’s President and CEO. “This type of meaningful interaction with our guests and the local community serves as a great example of new ways for our restaurants to build and deepen relationships.”

Scott Koller, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin, added: “We are honored again to receive this award, which reflects the continued advancement of our digital marketing solutions not only in the QSR industry, but across our other verticals as well. We met Burgerville’s unique needs by integrating consistent brand messaging, day-parting menus and promotions across multiple screens. At Wireless Ronin, we are committed to continuously improving our digital marketing solutions and work hard to provide our customers with the most innovative, engaging and dynamic content.”

About the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA)

DSA is an independent, not-for-profit trade association whose purpose 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, as well as manufacturers, resellers and distributors of hardware and software, network operators, integrators, advertising agencies, consultants, analysts, publishers, tradeshow organizers and service companies. See www.digitalscreenmedia.org.

About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (NASDAQ: RNIN) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage their customers. WRT provides marketing technology solutions and services to clients, helping increase revenue and improve operating efficiencies to execute marketing initiatives. Since launching RoninCast® digital signage software in 2003, WRT has led the digital signage industry by bringing leading edge technology, services and support to its clients. WRT offers an array of services to support its clients’ marketing technology needs including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, and support and hosting. The company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “RNIN.” Follow the company on Twitter and Pinterest and “like us” on Facebook under Wireless Ronin.

About Burgerville

Established in 1961, Burgerville is an innovative and industry-leading restaurant company with 39 locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. 1,500 employees strong, Burgerville provides guests fresh, great-tasting food all day every day from breakfast to late-night snacks based in its mission “serve with love.” At Burgerville, the commitment to fresh, local and sustainable values is about helping people and communities thrive. For more, please visit burgerville.com.

Source: Wireless Ronin

Ma Labs, a premiere IT distributor and recognized global distributor of computer components, joins TouchSystems as a distributor.

TouchSystems, manufacturer of custom touch-enabled products, today announces a new distribution relationship with Ma Labs, one of the world’s premiere IT distributors. The new relationship gives Ma Labs access to TouchSystems’ touch monitors and displays, which increases their product offerings and empowers them to meet more of their customers’ needs.

“The new partnership couldn’t come at a better time,” says Carol Nordin, president of TouchSystems. “Demand for our touch products is growing, and, in order to meet that demand, we have to have our products readily available. Working with Ma Labs helps us to achieve that goal, and it also helps Ma Labs. They have long wanted to bundle some of their products with our touch screens to create all-in-one solutions for their customers. We’re happy to help with that aim.”

“Being one of the top distributors for desktop monitors and large format displays and with the formation of Ma Labs’ new Digital Signage division, the touch product from TouchSystems is a natural addition that fully complements our product offerings and adds value to the solution sales for our customers,” says Robbie Chikhani, vice president of Marking and Product Management at Ma Labs. “Furthermore, with a sales force of 175 people and six warehouses strategically located nationwide, Ma Labs will be a great extension to the TouchSystems’ sales and marketing arm. Ma Labs is very excited about the formation of this new partnership with TouchSystems. The synergy between the two companies was immediately apparent to both teams.”

TouchSystems Products

TouchSystems’ InspiraTouch and InnovaTouch
TouchSystems has two name-brand lines, InspiraTouch and InnovaTouch. InspiraTouch is a line of touch tables. The tables feature multi-touch technology and are designed for education environments or places where collaboration is desired. InnovaTouch is a line of projected capacitive touchscreens. The screens, which range from 15 to 32 inches, act similar to smartphones and tablets. They find a home in a number of verticals, including medical.

Sharp Professional Products
TouchSystems’ Sharp large-format interactive displays boast LCD HD panels, high contrast ratios and a slim design. They have been integrated with either Dispersive Signal Technology (DST), a rugged and reliable touch technology designed for the wear-and-tear found in high-traffic areas, or PulseIR, a technology that offers multi-touch capabilities. The large-format touch displays are found in retail stores, hospitality environments, medical offices and corporate boardrooms.

NEC Display Solutions Products
TouchSystems is a recognized partner of the NEC Integrated Select program. TouchSystems’ technology is built into the following NEC lines:

•     M Series eco-friendly line of touch monitors with carbon footprint meters, lessened energy consumption and Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) systems that are integrated with TouchSystems’ resistive and surface capacitive touch technologies.
•     P Series desktop touch monitors and large-format interactive displays that are comprised of professional-grade components and have been integrated with touch technologies including resistive, DST and PulseIR.
•     V Series entry-level line of large-format touch displays integrated with DST and PulseIR with commercial-grade components for a steady and strong performance at a competitive price.
•     W Series widescreen desktop touch monitors typically integrated with resistive touch technology, making them resistant to scratches, spills and dust.
•     X Series specialty line of large-format touch displays that boast LED backlighting and a slim depth. Integrated with DST or PulseIR.

About TouchSystems

TouchSystems was established in 1996. The company is a pioneer in the touch technology industry. TouchSystems works with its customers to create innovative touch solutions, such as desktop touch monitors, interactive digital signage, all-in-one systems, kiosks, and industrial controls and peripherals. TouchSystems is based in Hutto, Texas and is a certified woman- and minority-owned small business. For more information, call (512) 846-2424 or visit http://www.touchsystems.com. TouchSystems also can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Touch_Systems and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TouchSystems.

About Ma Labs

Ma Labs was founded in 1983. It is one of the world’s premiere IT distributors. With annual sales over $2 billion, the company is recognized as a preeminent global distributor of computer components by numerous channel publications. Ma Labs is committed to providing best-in-class services and value to over 10,000 customers, including VARs, system integrators, OEMs, and the government and education sectors. The company has over ten global distribution hubs and 2,000 employees worldwide and continues to demonstrate leadership and excellence in the distribution channel. For more information, go to http://www.malabs.com.

Source: TouchSystems

Learn simple techniques for building great digital displays with Flypaper’s content creation software.

Flypaper Studios announced that their next webinar will feature a demonstration of numerous tips and tricks from their in-house experts. Designers Mark Lesselyoung and Chris Varley will share their favorite techniques for creating engaging interactive displays using the latest release of Flypaper’s content creation software, version 3.9. The free webinar is scheduled for May 22nd at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET.

“Nobody knows Flypaper like Mark and Chris,” said Don Pierson, Flypaper founder and CEO. “Attendees of this webinar will come away with a wealth of insider knowledge.”

Digital signage professionals who attend this webinar will learn:

•      Tips to help you work faster
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• And much more!

This session is part of Flypaper’s ongoing webinar series, designed to share valuable content creation strategies, tips and trends within the digital signage industry.

To sign up for this free webinar, please visit Flypaper’s registration page. To learn more about Flypaper version 3.9, visit Flypaper’s website.

About Flypaper™ Studio, Inc. and Trivantis Corporation

Flypaper™ Studio, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trivantis Corporation. Flypaper is a leading content creation platform that empowers users to create, share, track and reuse high-impact, interactive graphics and video content. The user edits and manipulates components without complicated programming. Trivantis’ flagship product is Lectora®, the world’s leading e-learning software. Lectora is used by Global 2000 companies in more than 125 countries and is available in six languages. Trivantis Corporation is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has offices in Boca Raton, Phoenix, Paris, London and Beijing. Trivantis, Lectora, Flypaper, CourseMill®, Snap! By Lectora® and Snap! Empower are trademarks of Trivantis Corporation.

Source: Flypaper Studio

Nokian Tyres-owned Vianor is the biggest chain of tyre stores in the Nordic countries. It comprises over 1077 outlets in 26 countries, for instance Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia, Switzerland and USA. Vianor is out to increase the number of outlets further in 2013.

-We are pleased to have signed up with a new important and international client, this time Vianor. For us this is also a confirmation of our effort to supply international companies from our own local offices in different countries as well from our international partners, says Leif Liljebrunn, CEO ZetaDisplay AB (publ).

ZetaDisplay is in an expansive phase and has positioned itself in the market by being able to show markedly increased sales and improving communication for its clients by means of the company’s media platform for Digital Signage.

ZetaDisplay is a leading supplier of Digital Signage to major chains in the retailing and service sectors. ZetaDisplay has about 40 employees and sales offices in Denmark, Norway Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands.

About ZetaDisplay

ZetaDisplay is a leading supplier of Digital Signage to major chains in the retailing and service sectors of the European market.The head office is in Sweden and there are sales offices located in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Estonia and the Netherlands. Since April 2011 the company’s shares have been traded on NASDAQ OMX First North Premier, using the ZETA abbreviation. The Certified Adviser is Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag and the liquidity guarantor is Pareto Öhman. More information can be found at http://www.zetadisplay.com

About Digital Signage and multi-channel communication

ZetaDisplay defines Digital Signage as a system for advertising, profiling and retail store communication, which forwards audio, images and film related to retail stores and information in the public environment. A Swedish name for Digital Signage translates as digital retailing communications. Solutions based on digital displays form a large part of the market, but development is proceeding towards the utilisation of more digital channels to communicate customer offers and other information. This is a matter of solutions that are integrated into social media and web sites, and apps for smart mobile phones and tablets which create interaction with customers. Development is also progressing towards integrating solutions with retailers’ cash desks for automatic price updating and the automatic switching of offers on the digital displays.

Source: ZetaDisplay

Presented by Dan Tye, technical sales support manager for Atlona, “Digital Conference Room” will focus on the applications and philosophies of commercial product development, explore different conference room setups — both small and large, as well as provide tips and tricks for a successful corporate integration.

“As a manufacturer, Atlona has access to the collective experiences of a large dealer base. Whenever possible, we strive to translate the positive experiences our dealers have had installing Atlona products into quality educational information,” said Tye. “We love to see our partners succeed, and the education that we can provide through the Atlona Academy is the vehicle to deliver this success.”

Atlona Academy is a great way for attendees to learn about the latest digital connectivity advances and gain valuable training, which enables them to save both time and money. Atlona Academy events are free to all Atlona partners and customers.

For more information on how to register for this valuable Atlona Academy webinar training, please visit: http://bit.ly/17aExte.

About Atlona®

Atlona® is a leading provider of innovative, reliable AV and IT connectivity solutions. Since 2003, the company has been designing and engineering award-winning products for a diverse range of residential and commercial AV and IT markets, including education, business, government, entertainment, and healthcare.

Atlona’s products and services enable system designers, integrators, consultants, and installers to simplify installation, minimize maintenance, and maximize the versatility of premier automated control solutions. Atlona’s vision is simple: deliver customer-driven products designed and developed with the features, performance, and reliability that industry leaders demand; and deliver the best value in the industry.

More information about Atlona is available at www.atlona.com.

Atlona Contact:
Raymond Moore
Public Relations and Media Manager
Tel: +1 (408) 962-0515 x123
Email: ray.m [at] atlona.com

Agency Contact:
Joshua Carlson
InGear PR
Tel: +1 (408) 892-6771
Email: josh [at] ingearpr.com

Source: Atlona

Network-enabled Signage Simplifies Remote Updates, Saves Energy

BrightSign, LLC^®, the market leader in digital signage players, today announced that Argo Tea, a Chicago-based chain of specialty tea cafés, has installed a total of 78 BrightSign network-enabled digital signage players to deliver high-definition menu boards at the company’s 26 cafés located across the globe. Argo Tea uses the networking capabilities of BrightSign’s controllers and BrightSign Network Manager to remotely update prices and menu items on the 78 menu boards from its headquarters in Chicago.

“BrightSign’s digital signage players enabled us to consolidate management of our entire network of digital menu boards,” said Simon Simonian, Argo Tea’s Co-Founder.

“For example, updating seasonal menu items from company headquarters centralized a process that created efficiencies and cost savings.”

Argo Tea’s triple-board menu displays use three ultra-compact BrightSign media players discreetly hidden behind slim 46- and 52-inch monitors for each location in Chicago, New York City, St. Louis, Boston, Beirut and Abu Dabi. The menu board for Argo Tea’s Signature drinks displays looped content featuring high-resolution photos of its Signature drinks, loose leaf tea varietals and coffee beverages, all highlighting pricing and calorie count for the various sizes. Other zones in the displays are used to showcase Argo Tea’s seasonal specials, loyalTea program and chariTea partner.

With Argo Tea cafés open an average of 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, reliability was a key requirement when selecting BrightSign’s digital media players. Cost, ease of use, scalability and the ability to control their own content and updates were also top priorities that influenced the decision to go with BrightSign.

BrightSign’s market-leading digital signage solution includes the hardware, software and networking capabilities for a complete, turnkey system that eliminates compatibility issues and makes digital signage very easy to deploy. In less than a month, Argo Tea was able to take its Chicago-based pilot from concept to design and then to deployment. Within six months, the BrightSign-based digital menu boards were up and running at 21 locations. Following this initial deployment, BrightSign-based menu boards were later deployed in other US cities, as well as new international locations. The players are fully scalable, so displays can be easily upgraded as Argo’s needs change. Priced significantly lower than PC-based solutions, BrightSign’s solid-state platform ensures high reliability because it has no moving parts to fail. With a power requirement of only about 3-5 watts compared to 70-90 watts for the average PC, it also uses substantially less power. For additional energy savings, BrightSign presentations can be programmed to power the displays on and off according to the business hours of each Argo Tea café location.

Argo Tea designs, develops and manages the content for all of its locations at its headquarters in Chicago. Using BrightSign Network’s secure, Web-based application, Argo can add and manage content for all 78 BrightSign players remotely. One feature that simplifies this task for Argo is the ability to organize the players into groups. For example, when different cities have different pricing, it requires certain menu board images to be different, but Argo can group these updates rather than having to send them individually.

The BrightSign digital signage controllers used by Argo include the free BrightAuthor software application. This makes creating, publishing, managing and monitoring digital signage displays easy – even for non-technical users. BrightAuthor optimizes one of the key advantages of BrightSign digital signage by offering flexible scheduling and day-parting (scheduling the display of content for specific times throughout the day). With day-parting, the cafés can automatically change the menus displayed according to the time of day, delivering a more personalized experience and ultimately increasing sales.

Pricing & Availability

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

About BrightSign

BrightSign, LLC is the market leader in digital signage players. Based in Los Gatos, California, the company develops products, software and networking solutions for digital signage. BrightSign solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both stand-alone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and interactivity. Online information about BrightSign units is available at www.brightsign.biz. For US sales inquiries, please contact sales [at] brightsign.biz or call +1-408-852-9263. For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: pgillet [at] brightsign.biz or call +44-1223-911842. Follow BrightSign at http://twitter.com/brightsign and http://www.facebook.com/BrightSignLLC.

About Argo Tea

Argo Tea, Inc. is a Chicago-based food and beverage company responsible for pioneering the innovative tea café concept. We are passionate about bringing teas directly from growers around the world, and blending them into unique and delicious signature beverages and teas. We are committed to being a sustainable business by working with the best local and global tea, coffee, and food artisans, and by contributing back to our communities to promote a healthy lifestyle and the conservation of natural resources. We are dedicated to delivering consistent quality and a genuine customer experience “one customer and one cup at a time,” and to providing the “Argo experience” through our innovative approach of rediscovering the diversity and tradition of teas. Our signature drinks are made with all-natural “ingredients with purpose”. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, we are proud of our Chicago heritage. We have retail partners across the globe, and our cafés are located in Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Boston, and Beirut. Our products are available for distribution, foodservice, retail, and hospitality companies in the U.S. and internationally. Learn more at www.argotea.com.

Contact:
Media Relations & Corporate Communications
E:  info [at] argotea.com
T:  (312) 553-1550, ext. 140
F:  (312) 283-0063

Source: BrightSign

The training override schedule is designed to help StrandVision customers fully leverage their digital signage systems. They can use their employee communication signage infrastructure to deliver any of StrandVision’s two dozen digital signage content templates including photos, text, PowerPoint-based slide presentations (with or without audio, depending on their installation), and even video presentations.

StrandVision’s Digital Signage network is ideal for large, multi-location companies that need to efficiently distribute standardized training or corporate-wide messages to employees. This new feature makes it easy to automatically add certification training, test preparation, breaking company news, as well as special broadcasts during benefits enrollment periods.

The override feature can be scheduled hourly, daily, weekly, or in any number of other configurations, and has similar flexibility to automatically end and return to the normal digital signage broadcast. Its “set it and forget it” approach makes it easy to reach all employees on all shifts in all locations with a single, timely, consistent message. The override feature can also be manually activated or deactivated as needed until the next scheduled change.

About Technimark

Technimark, an international manufacturer based in Asheboro, N.C., was the first to implement this new feature. It is using StrandVision Digital Signage to deliver PowerPoint-based training modules directly to employees in break rooms 24/7. The training modules are scheduled to automatically override the standard digital signage content on the hour, every hour, for 15 minutes. The training modules supplement training and eliminate the additional wage cost for extended shift training meetings.

“We developed this capability specifically for Technimark but soon realized its potential for all of our customers,” said Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. “We’re now making this available to everyone as a free digital signage option selectable on our StrandVision portal. As with all of our new features, I’m sure our customers will come up with other creative ways to use the training override that’s unique to their situations.”

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC, based in Menomonie, Wisconsin, delivers low-cost, Web-based digital signage software through a patented Software as a Service (SaaS) approach that delivers content to subscribers’ LCD flat panel screens, as well as computer screens and websites. StrandVision’s service distributes text and graphics pages, video content and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for many large and small business marketing applications, including medical and dental offices (patient education); banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising); education (student communication, staff and visitor information); employee break rooms (employee communication of events and benefits); nonprofit and religious organizations (member and supporter communication).

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net, a fully digital, high-definition (HD) video extender to connect a computer to a television over long distances for use with digital signage and many other applications. StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators. Additional information about StrandVision Digital Signage is available at StrandVision.com, 715-235-7446 or by email.

Source: StrandVision

DSA, the leading non-profit association for digital signage, interactive kiosks, mobile and self-service, names Bill Lynch of Reevex to president position and elects other officers.

The Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) Advisory Board elected new officers for the 2013-2014 term during its biannual meeting recently. Bill Lynch, vice president for mobile and self-service transaction company Reevex was named DSA president. Lynch assumes the role from Jared Miller, vice president, travel & gaming solution management for NCR Corporation, who will now serve as immediate past president.

Other officers elected include:

• Executive Vice President – Marketing: Paul Flanigan, vice president, Pro-Motion Technology Group
• Treasurer: Janet L. Webster, president, Creative Solutions Consulting
• Secretary: Margot Myers, director, global marketing & communications, Platt Retail Institute

DSA has a council for digital signage, mobile and self-service kiosks and each council also elected its representatives:

• Executive Vice President – Digital Signage: Craig K. Martin, owner, Reality Interactive
• Vice President – Digital Signage: Jennifer Nye, channel manager – wholesale, Kohler Co.
• Executive Vice President – Mobile: Steve Gurley, president & CEO, Pyrim Technologies
• Executive Vice President – Self-Service Kiosk: Ron Bowers, senior vice president, Frank Mayer & Associates
• Vice President – Self-Service Kiosk: Craig Keefner, media manager, Connected Technology Solutions

“Having been active in the digital screenmedia industry for over 10 years, I have witnessed the transformation of disconnected technologies into an industry that is transforming our world,” said new DSA President Bill Lynch. “The DSA has successfully transitioned from disparate associations into a unified organization. Because of the foresight of our association members, we have been able to successfully merge mobile, digital signage and self-service technologies. I speak with customers and partners in all three of these areas on almost a daily basis. The DSA is the only organization that brings together all aspects of these industries. I am committed to helping the DSA grow and expand on our great achievements.”

About the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA)

DSA is an independent, not-for-profit trade association whose purpose 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, as well as manufacturers, resellers and distributors of hardware and software, network operators, integrators, advertising agencies, consultants, analysts, publishers, tradeshow organizers and service companies. See http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org.

Source: Digital Screenmedia Association