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Canadian Digital Media Network to Create Collaborative Digital Signage Community

ScreenScape Networks_logoScreenScape software helps organizations to create and manage their own digital signage and to share their content with any other member

The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) announced today it has chosen ScreenScape to power a network of screen displays that will span its commercialization centers and form its own place-based media network.

Kevin Tuer, Managing Director of CDMN, said “ScreenScape gives us an open platform for publishing digital content showcasing our strategic partners such as RIM, Open Text, Christie Digital, Desire2Learn, AGFA and our academic partners such as, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College to digital screens within the Communitech Hub and to any of the screens of

Caltron released LBT-1212O, 12.1” Open Frame LED Backlit Monitor for many applications

Caltron-LBT-1212O Open Frame LED Backlit MonitorWhile most applications will suffice with an LCD screen, there are always new applications that want to transition over to LED panels.  Caltron has just released the latest addition to their LED backlit monitors, the LBT-1212O, a 12.1” open frame LED monitor.  With the industrial aspect of open frame monitors rapidly changing from one type of LCD panel to the next, quite a few integrators and OEM companies struggle to keep up with the quick and vast change.  Caltron’s 12.1” LED backlit monitor is a bit different from the other LED monitors released.  With the LBT-1212O, there is

Dutch Hospital is Prescribed ONELAN to Improve Patient Communications

ONELAN digital signage at Dutch Diaconesse hospitalThe Diaconesse hospital is a medium-sized regional hospital located in Zeist in the Netherlands with outpatient clinics in Meppel, Steenwijk and Vollenhove.

ONELAN digital signage was chosen as the best solution for communicating with patients and to control the flow of patients coming into the hospital. The hospital wanted to operate more efficiently; prior to the digital signage installation, it was a full time job for one nurse to manage the patient flow. In addition, Diaconesse wanted to make wayfinding around the hospital as straightforward as possible.

Arena Ciudad de México Chooses Daktronics for Integrated Super System

Arena Ciudad de MexicoDaktronics Inc. announced today that it will provide an integrated LED super system including video, scoring and advertising displays for Arena Ciudad de México, México City. The arena is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011 with installation of the multi-million dollar Daktronics system beginning in the spring of 2011.

“The two key factors for us selecting Daktronics were quality and experience. Daktronics has a proven history of providing a superior product, with exceptional quality,” said Guillermo Garza, CFO of Avalanz and Director of the Arena Ciudad de México construction project.

Pattison installs their 60th large format digital display in Canada

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PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, the largest Out-of-Home advertising company in Canada, has recently unveiled its 60th large format digital display. The new installation is strategically placed on the south side of the Gardiner Expressway, between Kipling and Islington Avenues in Toronto, Ontario. This marks a significant achievement as it enhances PATTISON’s presence along this heavily trafficked commuter route, with this being the second installation in the area.

The display utilizes cutting-edge technology, featuring an electronic Light Emitting Diode (LED) RGB with a 16mm pixel pitch, ideal for large-scale outdoor settings where ads are viewed from a close range. The Digital Spectacular screen measures 14’ x 48’, designed to capture the attention of passersby and deliver impactful advertising messages.

Randy Otto, President of PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, commented on the milestone, stating, “Our digital display network extends across Canada, covering major markets such as Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Edmonton. We are committed to expanding our network and reinforcing our leadership in both traditional and digital Out-of-Home advertising.”

The company’s partnership with YESCO, a leader in digital outdoor display technology, underscores its commitment to innovation and quality in the advertising industry. Mike Young, President of YESCO, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting, “Our partnership with PATTISON is focused on equipping advertisers with advanced, high-resolution digital spectaculars that engage and captivate audiences.”

PATTISON Outdoor Advertising serves over 90 markets across Canada, offering a diverse portfolio that includes more than 80 large format digital posters and spectaculars, digital mall networks, digital elevator screens, traditional posters, superboards, street-level displays, and transit advertising. This expansive range allows them to cater to the evolving needs of Canadian consumers and advertisers, ensuring high visibility and impactful advertising solutions.

For further details about PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, visit their website at www.pattisonoutdoor.com.

never.no Interactivity Suite Drives Digital Reach Group Interactive Media Campaigns

never.no logoRent-to-Own Program Enables Top Irish Mobile Marketing Company to Offer Clients Highly Desirable Interactive Services

Ireland’s Digital Reach Group (DRG) is among the first customers worldwide to deploy never.no’s cloud-based Interactivity Suite (IS) through an innovative and affordable rent-to-own (RTO) program. As a result, DRG can offer its clients interactive media campaigns that include mobile marketing dialogs, social media integration, user-generated content, and opt-in databases — all powered by never.no ‘s award-winning interactive technology.

Major Beverage Company Chooses Provision 3D Technology for Brand Building Effort

Provision Interactive Technologies_logoProvision Interactive Technologies, Inc. (“Provision”), a subsidiary of Provision Holding (OTCBB: PVHO), announced today, that it has signed an advertising contract with Hip Hop Beverage Corporation, maker of award winning Pit Bull Energy Drinks. The one year agreement covers Pit Bull’s use of both 3D holographic advertising and promotional coupons inside Provision’s 3DEO Rewards Centers. The Centers are part of Provision’s 3D Grocery Store Network, which launched in July in Los Angeles.

X2O Media Joins Crestron’s Integrated Partner Program

X2O Media logoX2O Media today announced its membership in Crestron’s Integrated Partner Program. To enhance the end-user experience, X2O’s Xpresenter™ digital signage platform delivers an interactive channel featuring dynamic graphics and content to Crestron’s touchpanels, while for Crestron’s boardroom touchpanels, Xpresenter Live provides informative PowerPoint® presentations that include speaker information, links to live data sources, video feeds, and much more.

Mvix Slashes Prices on its HD Media Players for the upcoming Cyber Monday Sale

MVIX Cyber Monday HD Media Player SpecialMvix announced a new low in HD Media player pricing by providing a sneak peak to its upcoming Cyber Monday Sale. The sale pricing on its HD media player and premium HTPC systems shows a reduction of more than 80% from original prices. Noteworthy is the sale on Mvix Mini HD Media Player, priced at $9.99 for 24 hrs on Cyber Monday this year. This sale is dedicated for 24 hrs. However, with limited quantities at hand, these items are expected to sell out quickly. Cyber Monday lies on Nov. 29th this year and is considered to be the biggest sale day for online retailers.

Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the Friday following

ONELAN Finalist at Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2011

ONELAN Finalist at TVBA 2011ONELAN is delighted to have been selected as a finalist in the Export category of the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2011. Export sales now represent 40% of ONELAN’s total sales.

ONELAN develops network appliances for standalone and end-to-end Digital Signage network solutions. The Net-Top-Box is a mul­timedia, multi-zoned solution capable of Touch Interactivity. With a browser based user inter­face, the system is fully multi-lingual and capable of dis­playing 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.

Palace of Auburn Hills Adds Daktronics Digital Billboard Technology Outside Facility

Palace of Auburn HillsDaktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings S.D. recently installed its technologically advanced Valo® OT (Optimized Technology) digital billboard product at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich. Home to the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and numerous other events, the multi-purpose facility now features a two-sided LED (light emitting diode) video marquee display that entertains and informs approaching visitors and other passers-by of upcoming events.

“The new digital billboard displays offer a significant technology upgrade from what

ONELAN at ISE 2011

Onelan ISE Final 2011At ISE 2011 at the Amsterdam RAI, Stand 12A92 ONELAN will be exhibiting Digital Signage and the latest software updates, IPTV Omni-Servers and their Data Collection Engine.

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 mem¬bers of the product family cater for Enterprise network management and integration with external data sources.

Wall Street Communications Retained by Chyron

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Wall Street Communications today announced that it has been retained by Chyron, a pioneer in innovative digital and broadcast graphics solutions, to provide global public relations services and to develop and maintain a presence for the company in the professional trade press for broadcast and related new media markets.

Headquartered in Melville, NY, Chyron established the concept of graphics as a service for all digital media. The company offers

iView – Offering a Battery Operated, WiFi Enabled Digital Signage Display with Stylish Design for Hospitality and Retail locations

iView Displayi-Display’s launch of its simple-to-use digital signage display, the iView, attempts to fill this gap and at the same time to offer an elegant solution to retail stores.

If you are an owner of a restaurant or even a personal boutique store you are more than likely looking for new ways to stand out from the competition and entice customers to make a purchase while in store. i-Display’s launch of its simple-to-use digital signage display, the iView, attempts to fill this gap and at the same time to offer an elegant solution to retail stores.

The iView is a compact 10.2” digital signage solution that has the ability to deliver digital

digital outdoor – Hello! Magazine congratulates William and Kate on digital outdoor campaign

William and Kate PrimeTime HelloJCDecaux took a booking from Hello! Magazine and this morning,  20 PrimeTime digital screens in London are showing Hello!’s congratulatory message to Prince William and Kate Middleton. The campaign with Frontline Media will run for 5 days. Hello! are proving to be keen users of digital outdoor – in August they ran a similar campaign congratulating Robbie Williams on his nuptials to Ayda Field.

David McEvoy, Marketing Director of JCDecaux said, “It’s great to see brands using digital outdoor to its full potential, with time-sensitive and quick-turnaround campaigns.”

Source: JCDecaux

British Gas turns Sky News upside down on digital screens

Sky News story JCDecaux digital screenIn a media first, British Gas will literally turn Sky News’ Showbiz news upside down, as part of an innovative campaign on JCDecaux’s digital screens in rail stations nationwide. The campaign was planned and booked through Carat and Posterscope.

From 15 November commuters at railway stations checking Sky News updates on JCDecaux’s digital screens will see Sky’s showbusiness news screened upside down, followed by an upside-down British Gas creative, that rights itself with the strapline, ”Being without heating or hot water can turn your world upside down. With HomeCare, we’ll get you out of the cold fast.”

WEGENER Receives Order for $1,100,000 to Support International Digital Signage Project

WEGENER logoNew digital signage network to utilize iPump® 562 media players in retail environment

Wegener Corporation (OTCQB: WGNR.PK), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced the receipt of an order for iPump® 562 enterprise media players totaling $1,100,000. The units will be deployed in an international satellite-enabled digital signage project.

WEGENER’s digital signage solution provides simultaneous support of multiple clients, marketing zones and applications. It includes