American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), IAdea series of RISC-based high-definition digital signage players adopt the XML-based W3C SMIL interface, allowing system integrators to quickly customize and tailor to individual project requirements. The AIS XMP-320 and XMP-330 low-cost, high-definition digital signage media appliances support 3rd party open source digital signage software such as Scala and Signagelive. The AIS XMP-320/330 full-HD media player is a small, palm-sized unit that is 100-percent solid-state, fanless and low power. It is capable of playing back 1080p content using a dedicated hardware-based video decoder for picture-perfect, full-HD H.264 graphics. Advanced HDMI connectivity delivers Full HD 1080p video and audio output digitally over a single cable. Support for S1 to S12 media profiles, as defined by POPAI, the industry’s standards establishing organization, simplifies device selection and content creation.
AIS Introduces a High-Definition Digital Signage Media Players Supporting Third-Party Open Source Digital Signage Software for Quickly Project Developments
STRATACACHE to Showcase Digital Signage with Audience Measurement at BAI Retail Delivery Show
Technology Ideal for Financial Institutions Looking to Measure, Deliver Dynamic Messaging to Captive Audiences
STRATACACHE is set to exhibit at the BAI Retail Deliveryin booth 1437 at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Convention Center October 19-21, 2010. STRATACACHE will showcase its award-winning digital mediaproduct and demonstrate its audience measurement technology.
The one place banks find more than 90 percent of its members—at least once a month—are in its branches. As a means to achieve differentiation and strengthen customer loyalty, financial institutions are focusing more on the in-branch customer experience—and investing in digital media to do so. With digital media, financial institutions are creating unique customer destinations and reshaping their branches.
Official Opening of KFC Yum! Center Features Daktronics Integrated Venue-Wide Digital Display Network
The KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Ky., recently opened its doors under great anticipation with many state-of-the-art features, including an integrated display system provided by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D. The new system incorporates large screen LED (light emitting diode) displays within the seating bowl, professional grade LCD screens, and a powerful control system that will deliver high-definition digital content throughout the venue.
The most unique, among many new features of the new multipurpose arena is a venue-wide digital media display network. The next generation broadcast solution
Gefen Certifies BTX Technologies as Master Distributor for Digital Signage
Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced that BTX Technologies is the first organization to achieve Master Distributor status for Gefen’s full line of Digital Signage products. Along with this status, BTX is authorized to distribute and support this group of products throughout the United States.
“Gefen’s Digital Signage creation and playback products are unique, easy to use, scalable and as powerful as you want them to be,”
Aerva proud sponsor of The Ad Club’s 50th Hatch Awards
For the past 50 years, The Hatch Awards have been New England’s premier creative awards show. Aerva and the Ad Club celebrated this year’s winners and 50 years of creative excellence in advertising.
Aerva featured interactive digital technology on a gigantic three story screen including Pic2Screen, which allowed people to send in their own photos to be displayed on the screen. Aerva Poll2Screen ran two live SMS polls for people to vote for their favorite print and online ads. Results for the polls were displayed live all night in the beautiful Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater reception hall.
Wireless Ronin Selected by Fast Casual Industries Top Mover Mooyah Burgers & Fries
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNIN), a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, announced today that their award-winning digital signage solution has been selected by Mooyah Burgers & Fries.
“Our product appeals to a broad customer base and providing an equally appealing experience to everyone was very important to us,” explains Alan Hixon, president of Texas-based Mooyah Burger. “We spent a lot of time investing in our unique in-store
3D-Displays For Digital Signage
Data Display Starts Mass Production of Industrial, Digital Display Systems in 3D Technology
Data Display Group – cutting-edge vendor of TFT-flat panel displays and system solutions for industrial, medical, and multimedia applications – provides the first industrial monitors with 3D technology. “Being a trendsetter in this new technology field, we are proud to reach serial production with our 3D monitors,” reported Werner Schubert, General Manager of Data Display GmbH. “As public displays, our professional deployable monitors invite for an eventful viewing of an excellent 3D effect without any goggles. With it, Data Display Group realizes the current trend of the consumer industry in industrial applications, in which almost all product
WebDT Signage System Lights Up Outdoor Advertising on Shanghai’s Nanjing Road
DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the deployment of the WebDT Signage System for an outdoor digital signage
Infiniti Creates Immersive Sensory Experience in European Showrooms Equipped with Interactive Digital Signage
Discerning Infiniti customers throughout Europe can now be completely immersed in the Infiniti brand the instant they walk into any of the automotive manufacturer’s 27 showrooms that have been newly equipped with digital signage. Customers are welcomed by modern architecture with inspiring aesthetics, a personal greeting and a sophisticated interactive system that puts customers squarely in the driver’s seat to design their very own dream machine.
Infiniti contracted with Scala Certified Partner Soft Audiovisuel to create Infiniti Europe’s digital showroom and underlying
NEC Projectors Selected By Dickinson Theatres for Full Digital Cinema Conversion
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCDdisplay and projector solutions, announced today that Dickinson Theatres has selected NEC DLP Cinema® projectors and GDC servers for 250 digital cinema systems. The full digital conversion will take place in 25 theatres in 5 midwest states, half of which are expected to be completed in the next 12 months. Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN) is the project’s reseller and will provide installation services; Cinedigm will provide the deployment support utilizing its integration program, while full financing is provided by NEC Financial Services and bankers Macquarie International.
Keywest Technology announces appointment of Sam Ruggles as new Solutions Sales Manager for digital signage technology
Sam Ruggles, an industry veteran with extensive consultative sales experience, assumes the position of Keywest Technology Solutions Sales Manager immediately.
Keywest Technology, a premiere developer of digital signage software solutions, today announced the appointment of Sam Ruggles as Solutions Sales Manager for its entire line of digital signage technology.
Ruggles, who will be based out of the company’s Lenexa, KS, headquarters, is responsible for consulting with customers to determine their digital signage requirements and crafting solutions that best meet their needs. He will work with customers nationwide and develop custom proposals and individual sales quotes.
NextWindow™ Exhibiting at Korea Electronics Show 2010
NextWindow showcasing newest desktop and large-format optical touch displays
NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies (NASDAQ: SMT, TSX: SMA), announces it is exhibiting at the Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2010. KES, now in its 41st year, is an annual trade
Magenta’s Voyager Claims Systems Product of the Year Honors at 2010 AV AWARDS
The 2010 AV Awards were announced on Friday, October 8, 2010 during a black tie gala held at London’s Radisson Blu Portman Hotel. Magenta Research’s Voyager Series took the top award as the 2010 Systems Product of the Year.
The AV Awards are hosted each year by AV Magazine and are considered the most important awards in the UK for the professional audio-visual industry. In examining the breadth and depth of the industry, a stellar line-up of independent judges evaluated hundreds of applications across twenty-five categories to recognize and celebrate the most significant contributions to the industry in 2010.
The pro-AV and digital signage industries have long awaited a cost effective solution to simplify the integration of digital and analog video and peripheral signals into a single platform that supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), is easy to scale, configure and install, and can be procured at an investment level close to the historical analog platform pricing. In response, Magenta designed the Voyager Series to deliver exceptional high resolution image quality and 24/7 reliability while providing advanced functionality and usability for digital signage and pro-AV systems integration.
Magenta’s newly launched Voyager Series is the world’s first all-format fiber optic signal distribution platform, and establishes a new bar for video, audio and data transmission and distribution. The Voyager family is made up of an interoperable set of transmitters, receivers, distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers. When combined together, these components enable any end to end configuration for distribution of uncompressed video, audio, RS-232, IR and USB signals over fiber at distances up to 16.75MI/30KM.
“The unprecedented functionality, flexibility, performance and cost of the Voyager series truly makes it the future of AV extension and matrix switching, and we are excited that this is being recognized in the award for AV Awards’ 2010 Systems Product of the Year,” says Bob Michaels, President of Magenta Research.
About Magenta Research:
Serving the pro-AV and digital signage markets, Magenta Research is the industry recognized leader in the transmission, switching and flexible distribution of multi-format video, audio and auxiliary signals over fiber and Cat-X cabling. Its product range includes AV extenders, distribution amplifiers and matrix switchers for DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI, VGA, and component, composite, S-Video, audio, USB, RS-232 and IR signals. Magenta’s world renowned MultiView, Infinea and Mondo products are a benchmark in field reliability for 24/7 and mission critical environments. Hundreds of thousands of displays worldwide have been trusted with Magenta in virtually all environments including commercial, industrial, government, military, residential, transport, education, healthcare, retail, hospitality, sports and entertainment.
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Digital Signage Reduces Operational Costs for Russian Council of the Federation
Moscow, Russia – The Council of the Federation has significantly enhanced its internal communication system by launching a cutting-edge digital signage network powered by Scala, in collaboration with Scala Certified Partner Dismart. This strategic move aims to streamline information dissemination, improve efficiency, and reduce costs associated with traditional paper-based methods.
Implementation Details
Dismart, a renowned provider of digital signage solutions, selected Scala 5 as the optimal software to meet the Council’s needs. The implementation includes a five-screen network strategically placed in high-traffic areas such as near elevators, the restaurant, and outside the conference hall. This placement ensures maximum visibility and engagement from senators and government workers.
The digital signage system utilizes Scala Content Manager and Designer for content creation and translation, supported by three Scala Players for broadcasting. The screens display a variety of content including meeting schedules, discussion topics, decisions made during meetings, and news updates from both the Council and global sources.
Benefits and Future Plans
The shift to digital communication has resulted in considerable cost savings by eliminating the need for paper and printing. Moreover, it aligns with the Council’s commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing paper waste.
Looking ahead, the Council plans to enhance the system by incorporating an emergency alert component. This upgrade will transform the digital network into a crisis center, providing real-time updates and critical information during emergencies.
Positive Impact
The Council’s adoption of digital signage reflects a forward-thinking approach that not only conserves public funds but also promotes environmental protection. This initiative sets a precedent for other governmental bodies to follow suit in adopting cost-effective and eco-friendly communication strategies.
About Dismart
Founded in 2004, Dismart specializes in delivering comprehensive digital signage solutions to various sectors, including public institutions and private companies. The company provides end-to-end services from software installation to technical support and personnel training. Dismart’s notable clients include MICHELIN Russia, Russian News and Information Agency Novosti, and KD Avia, among others. Website: www.dismart.ru
About Scala
Scala is a global leader in digital signage and advertising management, driving over 500,000 screens worldwide. The company offers a robust platform for content creation, management, and distribution, serving high-profile clients such as IKEA, Burger King, and T-Mobile. Headquartered near Philadelphia, USA, Scala operates subsidiaries and partners across the globe. Website: www.scala.com
Black Box iCOMPEL digital signage receives Communications Solutions Product of Year Award
‘Innovative’ digital signage platform recognized by TMC for the second consecutive year
Black Box Corporation, an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and networking products announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has awarded the Black Box® iCOMPEL™ digital signage player platform its 2009 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award.
The Norwalk, Connecticut-based TMC presents the award to businesses that have shown “vision, leadership, and thoroughness.” It was the second straight year that Black Box and its iCOMPEL have received the TMC award.
Flypaper Studio Releases Version 3.3 of Software; Latest Version Supports Multi-Touch Elements for Touch Screen Content
Flypaper Studio, Inc., making Flash and motion graphics creation simple for digital signage networks, announces today the release version 3.3. The latest updates and new components included with this version support the growing demand in digital signage for faster, better quality content with a focus on touch-screen interactive experiences. The newest multi-touch features, including the ability to slide, swipe and flick at all components on a screen, allow companies to do cooler things with digital signage, and do them more affordably and in significantly less time.
JCDecaux launches U snap… and transforms posters into content-rich media!
JCDecaux announces the launch of U snap, an exclusive application based on tried-and- tested image recognition technology that members of the public can download onto their iPhones. Thanks to this highly innovative app, brands and local authorities can now provide digital content simply from the photo of a poster taken with an iPhone.
As the populations becomes increasingly urbanised and travelling times and commuting distances grow longer, Outdoor is ideally placed to reach audiences on the move. Cities are at the heart of this social change.