Zoom Media & Marketing, the world’s largest fitness digital media company, recently introduced its patented “FlexCast” digital media interface for deployment across its 3,000 health clubs worldwide. FlexCast was released through its ClubCom division at the recent 2011 IHRSA fitness convention held in San Francisco and marks the latest innovation in Zoom’s ongoing leadership in managing club communications and media programs in health clubs around the world.
Zoom Media Introduces ClubCom’s FlexCast Interface
Arista Corporation – Announces the Production Phase of Two New 24 Inch Touch Screen LCD Industrial Monitors
Arista Corporation, www.goarista.com, leader in the design and development of Industrial Computers, today announced the production phase of two new 24″ industrial wide screen monitors. These high quality 24 inch monitors are now in production and Arista has stock that is ready to ship.
Haivision To Release the Kraken Low-Latency IP Video Transcoder at 2011 NAB Show
Performance Transcoding Platform Makes Real-Time Video Available for All Users Within the Enterprise and Military Markets
Haivision, a leading provider of the most advanced video networking, digital signage, and IP video distribution solutions, today announced that it will debut its Kraken Enterprise and Kraken ISR real-time low-latency transcoding solutions next week at the 2011 NAB Show. Optimized for high-efficiency, low-latency performance, the Kraken systems are an ideal solution for demanding video delivery applications within the education, enterprise, and military markets.
RTown Partners with iSIGN Media to Boost Engagement and Revenue in Canadian Hospitality Industry
RTown Communications, a pioneer in multimedia digital broadcasting in Canada, has announced a strategic partnership with iSIGN Media Solutions Inc., a leader in proximity-based advertising technology. The collaboration aims to enhance customer engagement and increase advertising revenues across RTown’s extensive network of hotels and resorts through the deployment of iSIGN’s Interactive Marketing Solution (IMS) 3.1 software.
Innovative Marketing Solutions Across 346 Locations
Scheduled to begin trials in June 2011, the partnership will see the installation of iSIGN’s IMS 3.1 in 346 RTown locations, including a vast array of hotels, resorts, and retail outlets spanning 27,000 rooms nationwide. These installations will also integrate with RTown’s Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) network across major Canadian tourism hubs like Vancouver, Whistler, and Kelowna.
The IMS 3.1 software is designed to deliver branded content, special offers, and rich-media directly to guests’ mobile devices, enhancing the traditional hotel television network. This technology not only supports existing advertisers with valuable metrics and measurement tools but also attracts new clients by offering real-time data on advertisement performance.
Capturing the Connected Traveler
With smartphone usage surging in North America, the average hotel guest is now more connected than ever. iSIGN’s technology leverages this connectivity, allowing advertisers to target guests effectively during their stay. Studies show that 98% of hotel guests turn on the TV shortly after arrival, and 74% engage with resort TV multiple times a day. This behavior underscores the potential of iSIGN’s solution to influence guests at critical moments.
Don McQuaid, founder of RTown Communications, expressed enthusiasm about the new capabilities: “By integrating iSIGN’s IMS Bluetooth proximity messaging solution, we can reach guests wherever they are in the hotel, enhancing their experience and providing advertisers with a powerful tool to engage with millions of guests each month.”
Boosting Revenues and Advertiser Participation
The partnership is expected to significantly boost RTown’s revenue, with projections of at least a 50% increase over the next three years. The combination of iSIGN’s innovative technology and RTown’s established network creates a robust platform for advertisers to reach a large audience effectively and economically.
Alex Romanov, CEO of iSIGN Media, highlighted the advantages of their technology, “Our Bluetooth™ proximity marketing solution offers a privacy-conscious, cost-effective method for advertisers to connect with guests and gather actionable data to enhance campaign effectiveness.”
About iSIGN Media
iSIGN Media, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, specializes in location-based interactive proximity advertising solutions. They deliver messages directly to mobile phones using Bluetooth® technology and provide valuable business intelligence back to clients. Further details are available at www.isignmedia.com.
UITP World Congress: the famous international exhibition has been equiped with 3 interactive directories with tactile map
The UITP World Congress and Mobility & City transport exhibition wich has been held on Dubaï in April 2011 whished to be equiped with ViaDirect interactive and tactile solution in order to guide visitors and exhibitors through halls, booth, conferences and services.
Those 3 tables met a great success and a large public because of its truelly original and innovative design and its well known intuitive interface.
Over than 4,000 itineraries inquieries has been registered, on which the organisers are starting to work with the given statistical data in order to complete their knowledge of visitor’s attitudes.
Megatex Celebrates 22 Years of Innovation and Success
On April 10, 2011, Megatex celebrated its 22nd anniversary, marking a significant achievement not only for the Bulgarian company but also for the global market. Founded in 1989 by a team of specialists from the Institute of Electronics, Megatex has grown into a renowned producer of unique LED products, including screens, walls, digital transport systems, and more. The company has successfully expanded its footprint to 40 countries across four continents, establishing a strong presence in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia.
Surviving and Thriving: A Rare Feat
Reaching the 22-year mark is a notable accomplishment, especially considering that only 5% of businesses survive beyond their tenth year, and less than 1% continue past the twentieth. Megatex not only overcame these odds but also thrived, becoming a market leader in several sectors. In Bulgaria, the company holds a monopoly on currency boards, having sold 30,000 units globally.
Innovative Milestones and Global Reach
Megatex’s journey began with a breakthrough in LED technology, introducing one of the first monochrome displays with red LEDs in 1991. The company continued to innovate, unveiling its first full-color screen in 1994 alongside industry giants like Siemens, Philips, and Sony. Over the years, Megatex has expanded its product range to include color wide-format printing and outdoor advertising, becoming a pioneer in the Bulgarian market.
Recent innovations highlight the company’s commitment to custom-designed products that blend technology with aesthetics. Notable developments include information kiosks and the SOLLED LCD system, versatile solutions that cater to various applications from conference displays to interactive store directories.
Sustainable Innovation and Future Prospects
In 2010, Megatex launched an LED screen integrated with a solar power system, a product that garnered international attention and demonstrated the company’s focus on sustainability. This innovation taps into two critical trends—LED technology and renewable energy—promising substantial growth potential.
Looking ahead, Megatex sees significant opportunities in the banking sector, leveraging its expertise in information technology to develop advanced solutions for financial institutions.
A Team-Driven Success Story
The key to Megatex’s success lies in its ability to innovate and deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs. The company’s team, characterized by creativity and strong internal relationships, continues to drive its international success and maintain a passion for innovation.
About Megatex
Megatex is a leading Bulgarian manufacturer specializing in LED products, including screens, walls, dynamic message displays, and digital clocks. The company’s products are widely used in various applications, such as sports information systems, transportation, and currency information displays, enhancing public spaces across multiple continents.
Al Barq Digital expands UAE network and accelerates growth plans
Two new properties are being added this quarter to the Al Barq Digital mall network, expanding the regional footprint and putting the company on good track towards its 2011 growth plans.
Al Barq Digital, the digital signage brand, owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Media Digital Out Of Home (AD Media DOOH), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media, announced that it had concluded 5-year digital media rights agreements with a second mall in Dubai, and its first in Abu Dhabi. These malls add to the Digital Out of Home network first established in Summer 2010 at the Dubai Festival City Mall.
Under the terms of the agreements, Al Barq will install its innovative and attention grabbing Digital Media Units (DMUs), switching on an additional 58 new screens in the region at Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi and Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai. The Digital Media Units (DMUs) are equipped with dual 65” high definition LCD digital display screens used for mall advertising, as wells as 22” interactive LCD touch screens that help shoppers locate and navigate their way to stores and services in the mall. Both networks will be online by early April.
Following its launch in July last year, Al Barq Digital, is creating a fast-expanding digital network in prominent shopping malls, in the UAE. Andrew Wood, General Manager for AD Media DOOH, said: “These are the just the first of many new announcements we will be making in the weeks ahead. He noted that one of the most compelling aspects of these agreements is the ties they establish with some of the largest and best property and development groups. “We see these initial agreements as the start of some long, mutually beneficial relationships with some very impressive and powerful companies”.
The new malls:
Khalidiyah Mall in Abu Dhabi is the first Al Barq network installation in the company’s home emirate. Khalidiyah Mall is located in the densely populated residential area of Al Khalidiyah and is architecturally inspired by Arabic traditions. With its prime location, premium brands, exclusive ambience and world class facilities the mall has been conceived to ensure total shopper convenience. Khalidiyah Mall offers an expansive multi-cuisine food court, amusement arcade, cinema complex and three levels of elegantly laid out space with outlets, combining to give shoppers a uniquely memorable experience. The property is owned by the Emke Group, which also operates the Lulu Hypermarket chain. Eighteen screens and 12 kiosks are being installed in 2011.
Ibn Battuta Mall is the largest themed shopping mall in the UAE, designed based on the journeys of the famous Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta. The mall is divided into 6 courts, China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Andalusia. Ibn Battuta Mall comprises of more than 250 retailers, 25 restaurants and food outlets, 21 cinema screens and the UAE’s first IMAX theatre. Al Barq is installing 40 screens and 28 kiosks, as part of the agreement with operator Retailcorp Malls under Nakheel.
Livio Fabi, General Manager at Khalidiyah Mall said, “Digital signage is being increasingly adopted as an efficient and effective way of delivering targeted information to mall visitors. The challenge for us is the complexity of effectively aggregating the right information and delivering it to our customers in the right manner. Al Barq Digital’s network is among the most sophisticated in the retail space: it is designed to enhance consumers’ experience and boost advertising and promotion opportunities for retailers and property owners like us.”
Al Barq Digital solutions are suitable for a range of environments, including retail spaces, hospitality, corporate, education, travel, and government services environments.
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Digital signage screens help improve the visibility of Cotswold Canals Trust
Promoting the progress of a restoration project, or any charitable cause, can be a challenge but with the aid of digital signage screens Cotswold Canals Trust has done just that.
AllSee Technologies recently announced that one of their digital signage screens has been implemented by the charitable organisation, Cotswold Canals Trust. The main aim of the trust is to elevate public awareness of the restoration and reopening of the Cotswold Canals. To do this they required a means of informing, entertaining and educating visitors on the restoration process, in a clear and engaging way.
The solution was to install a 32” digital signage screen in the conference room, which had to have a built in media player, full HD display, include a free wall mounting option and be easy to update using a plug and play method. AllSee are proud to support charitable and educational organisations and were able to accommodate Cotswold Canals Trust with the hardware they required at a reduced price.
The content they needed to display included a 20 minute montage of photos featuring stages of the restoration process with a map in the bottom corner to show where on the route the photo was taken. Clive Field, Visitor Centre Manager, conveyed his delight with the multiple areas of success from using the digital signage screen,
“The installation of the digital signage screen promoted more discussion with both staff and visitors which in turn presented more membership recruitment opportunities.”
As well as being impressed with the high quality output of the digital signage screens and their ability to both inform and engage, the organisation was also pleasantly surprised with the high level of service provided by AllSee, from initial enquiry and application advice all the way up to after sales technical support.
With the advantages offered by digital signage screens and the ever decreasing costs of LCD displays it is no surprise that more diverse sectors such as charities are making the most of this opportunity for effective public messaging.
AllSee Technologies Limited is a leading manufacturer and supplier of LCD multimedia advertising digital signage solutions.
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SUPER-SLIM, PROFESSIONAL-GRADE LARGE SCREEN DISPLAYS TO AMPLIFY NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS’ PORTFOLIO
X461S and X551S Provide Edge-Lit LED Backlight, Minimal Depth
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today its new 46” X461S and 55” X551S large screen LCD displays. These super-slim models are the first in NEC’s large screen lineup to offer LED backlighting technology.
Media Sign Pro to Release Upgrade for Mac-Based Digital Signage Software
Digital signage software publisher Media Sign Pro has announced they will be releasing a major upgrade, version 4.0, to their software this spring.
“Version 4.0 will be a great leap for Media Sign Pro,” states Chris Lee, President of Media Sign Pro. “We have been working very closely with our partners and clients to identify key features that would make our software even more usable and flexible than it is now. They have spoken, we have listened, and now we will deliver.”
National Bank of Greece’s First i-Bank Concept Store Implements C-nario Platform
C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions, today announced that the National Bank of Greece (NBG) has selected the company’s digital signage platform, C-nario Messenger, for its new, pioneering i-bank concept store. Panou S.A. (www.panou.gr), a Greek company specialized in audiovisual equipment and projects, served as the prime contractor and project designer and integrator.
iSIGN Announces Receipt of a $450,000 Purchase Order
iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (“iSIGN” or “Company”)(TSX-V: ISD) is pleased to announce that it has received a purchase order from Smart Card Marketing Systems Inc. (“Smart Card”) for an initial order of 400 Interactive Marketing Solution (“IMS”) 3.1 licenses and iSIGN Transceivers.
Minicom Digital Signage’s innovative solutions presented in its Solution Days in Israel, April 5th – 7th
Minicom Digital Signage, leading provider of advanced media delivery solutions and network management platforms for the Digital Signage industry, is presenting its innovative solutions in its Solution Days 2011 in Israel, on April 5th to 7th.
Haivision’s Zixi Ready™ Makito Encoders Dramatically Reduce HD Video Transmission Costs
The World’s Most Popular H.264 Low Latency Encoder Now Supports Zixi Quality HD Video Transport Services Over the Public Internet
Haivision, the leading provider of the most advanced video networking, digital signage, and IP video distribution solutions, today announced that it has collaborated with Zixi, LLC, to incorporate Zixi technology directly within low-latency Makito™ encoder and decoder HD H.264 appliances. Zixi enables broadcast-quality HD video transport over low-cost public Internet connections. Haivision’s Makito is an ultra-compact, low-power, easy-to-set-up and deploy appliance that can now be ordered with Zixi ready™ capabilities.
Capturing the Magic of Quick Response – QR Codes and Cobalt Digital Signage
11Giraffes, innovative provider of digital signage solutions, has added the ability to create and display QR (Quick Response) Codes within its affordable, easy-to-use Cobalt Digital Signage Solution. Embedded in digital signage content, these scannable 2-D bar codes provide specific information focused directly on the consumer at exactly the right time, and in the right place.
“The ability to generate QR Codes within Cobalt gives our users a powerful avenue to extend the reach of their brand and product beyond their digital signage, and in a manner that’s trackable,” said Jim Marascio, Chief Technology Officer, 11Giraffes.
Gefen Extra Long Range Extension of HDMI Over One CAT-5 Cable
New ELR (Extra Long Range) Extender from Gefen uses HDBaseT and PoL (Power over Line) Technologies to Send HDMI, Power, Ethernet, IR and RS-232 Over a Single CAT-5 Cable
CHATSWORTH, CA – Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced its newest breakthrough for an extra long-range extension of HDMI devices. The GefenPRO ELR Extender for HDMI with PoL offers a long-range, multi-signal method of extension up to 330-feet (100m) over just one CAT-5 cable, a significant improvement over previous solutions, which required two cables to reach shorter distances.
Gelato e Caffe gets Digital Signage MenuBoards with its TWITTER and FACEBOOK TimeLine
Gelato e Caffe adds Digital Signage MenuBoard to its stores and integrates them with TWITER and FACEBOOK
Gelato e Caffe, expanding franchise of ice creams in Venezuela, has decided to hire IMVINET, a company specializing in digital signage, to develop and implement a dynamic Digital Signage MenuBoard to integrate, not only the product options available, but also its TWITTER and FACEBOOK TimeLine.