Letterbox format displays ideal for leisure and gaming applications
Hitachi Display Products Group (DPG) continues to be at the forefront of the development and introduction of TFT display modules for the industrial and consumer market with the announcement of the availability of a trio of letterbox format 8:3 aspect ratio TFT display modules.
Magenta Research, the global leader of high quality Matrix switchers and high definition video extension solutions, has announced a newly established pan-European alliance with Maverick to distribute its Cyan extension range. Maverick, the largest pan-European AV distributor, has established a reputation for high levels of customer service and specialist technical support over its 12 year history. The company is currently constructing the widest range of Digital Signage products, as well as a team of dedicated support specialists located in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Full roll out to 16 countries throughout Europe will take place over the next 12 months.
The Maverick-Magenta alliance will have an influential impact on the European market. The partnership is a perfect duo; Mavericks expert technical support staff combined with Magenta’s high performance products will be complementary to one another. In conjunction, Mavericks logistics and centrally located inventory will offer the European market ease of supply, as well as support for pan-European opportunities.
Jon Sidwick, Director of Maverick Europe, stated that this alliance with Magenta will offer Maverick a new opportunity, as Magenta’s brand is well established and highly regarded. It is a great boom for us to be able to add Magenta’s Cyan video extension range to our product offering, we have been looking for cutting edge products that address changing technology and Magenta brings that to the table. Our companies are mutually aligned to offer customers the best solution and service, said Mr. Sidwick.
This alliance will further extend Magenta’s European reach. In the year following the opening of our office in the UK, the level of interest in Magenta products has steadily increased across Europe. Customer support, whether it be for pre sale, applications assistance or post sales installation and support was high on our priority list. Our prime objective was to team up with an organisation with the same core philosophy. Maverick has earned a strong reputation in those areas, and they are able to provide the highest level of support for our products throughout Europe. The Maverick-Magenta Alliance will prove to be formidable in the European Digital Signage Market, said Bob Michaels, President of Magenta Research.
In selected countries, in addition to the Cyan range, Maverick will also carry the full range of Magenta’s extension and switching products.
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About Maverick
Maverick is an established specialist distributor of AV solutions delivering service, support and advice to its extensive reseller base. In the UK it represents a range of leading AV brands covering a wide range of technologies and solutions. Maverick is owned by Tech Data Corporation. www.maverick.co.uk.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these value-added resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 102nd on the FORTUNE 500(R), Tech Data generated $24.1 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.
About Magenta Research
Magenta Research is an industry-recognised leader in matrix switchers and video extension equipment. The company utilises proprietary technologies to enable WUXGA/1080p video distribution at 2,000 feet (610m). Magenta transmitters, receivers, matrix switchers, and fibre extension systems have been installed in a large variety of A/V applications, especially digital signage for casino, transportation, fast food, museum, retail, theatre, courtroom, and corporate applications. For more information, please email European-Sales [at] magenta-research.com or visit http://www.magenta-research.com.
Press Contacts: Rob Muddiman, Magenta Research, Tel: +44 (0) 7708 850582. Email: European-Sales [at] magenta-research.com Beky Cann, Neesham Public Relations, Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180 Email: bekyc [at] neesham.co.uk
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Minicom Digital Signage, the world leader in Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that 9 prominent Digital Signage companies have chosen Minicom Digital Signage’s products to showcase their own technology at DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
Digital signage leader to demonstrate functionality and new products at internationally attended trade show on February 24-25
Caltron Industries, a leader in the digital signage industry, has committed to demonstrate its latest digital signage solutions at the upcoming Digital Signage Expo 2010 in Las Vegas. On February 24th and 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Caltron will show a variety of products including both standard and high-definition players. In addition, Caltron’s staff will provide demonstrations and walkthroughs of various key aspects of product functionality to showcase Caltron’s versatility and ease of use.
Signagelive has been selected as the platform of choice by award winning Malaysia based digital signage agency Kreateevee, in its Asian expansion.
Kreateevee will bundle their content, consultancy and support packages with signagelive’s SaaS digital signage software
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, showcased its latest advancements in interactive display solutions at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2010. The company introduced the 650TS interactive whiteboard and the new EXn series of environmentally-friendly large format LED Digital Information Displays (DIDs), continuing its innovation in educational and promotional environments.
Interactive Whiteboard: 650TS The 650TS interactive whiteboard features a 65-inch touch-sensitive display that offers a variety of interactive functionalities, including a tactile responsive screen with state-of-the-art drag and drop capabilities. Designed to enhance educational experiences, the 650TS comes with built-in speakers and an optional built-in computer, making it a standalone solution for classrooms and business presentations.
This whiteboard combats visibility issues commonly found in brightly lit classrooms by utilizing a high definition LCD panel with a wide viewing angle and less reflective glass to reduce eye fatigue. The touch screen interface allows teachers to manage presentations seamlessly, improving information flow and student concentration during lessons.
Additionally, the 650TS encourages interactive learning with its exclusive stylus pen and optional webcam, enabling dynamic two-way communication and collaboration. Its slim design minimizes classroom space obstruction, requiring less installation space compared to traditional interactive whiteboards.
Large Format LED Digital Information Displays: EXn Series Samsung’s EXn series introduces the Syncmaster LED LFD 460EXn and 550EXn, which boast ultra-sleek designs and are equipped with a 40GB hard drive for cable-free operation. These displays are significantly thinner and lighter than traditional models, enhancing ease of installation and maintenance.
Utilizing LED backlit technology, the EXn series offers substantial energy savings—up to 40 percent compared to existing monitors. This makes them particularly suitable for public spaces that operate displays continuously, such as airports and shopping malls. The displays support full HD resolution (1920×1080) and are Energy Star 5.0 compliant, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Equipped with Samsung’s MagicInfo™ Content Management & Delivery solution, the EXn series simplifies content sharing and management across multiple displays, making it an ideal choice for expansive digital signage networks.
Samsung at ISE 2010 Visitors to ISE 2010 can find Samsung at Hall 11 Stand K38, where they can experience firsthand the latest innovations designed to enhance viewing clarity and interactivity in educational and promotional settings.
Dominic Webb, General Manager of Samsung’s Display Division, emphasized the company’s focus on developing environmentally friendly and versatile display solutions. “Our LFDs and interactive whiteboards are designed not only to meet diverse display needs but also to offer energy-efficient solutions in line with our sustainability goals,” said Webb.
Samsung Electronics is a worldwide leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media, and digital convergence technologies. With consolidated sales reaching US$96 billion in 2008 and a workforce of approximately 164,600 employees worldwide, Samsung continues to innovate across diverse industries including digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. Web: www.samsung.com
GDS has just unveiled at ISE in Amsterdam its new high bright family of products.
The excitement and expectations around these brand new products are very high as they can finally give to outdoor communication the WOW factor Digital Out-Of-Home market has been always looking for. The new high bright products are ideal for Digital Signage and Public Information Display applications.
Norwegian bookstore chain Libris has rolled out a digital signage network with the help of Scala Certified Partner Capella Media. To date, Capella Media has installed 46” Samsung screens in 85 Libris stores and plans to install signs in another 40 stores by summer 2010.
Adding digital signage is part of Libris’ store design upgrade initiative, which supports its commitment to providing an excellent customer experience. Libris hopes the high-impact digital displays will give the stores a more upscale image and clearly communicate in-store promotions and other information to shoppers while they are most receptive. Libris will run engaging corporate branding ads, publisher-specific promotions and book club information on one main channel while customers are standing in line and browsing the isles.
First interactive technology to enable flat and curved multitouch screens opens up new market opportunities
A new large-format multi-touch technology launched today by DISPLAXTM, a developer of interactive technologies, will transform any non-conductive flat or curved surface into a multitouch screen. The DISPLAX Multitouch Technology, believed to be the first of its kind, has been developed based on a transparent thinner-than-paper polymer film. When applied to glass, plastic or wood, the surface becomes interactive. Significantly, this new multitouch technology can be applied to standard LCD screens as well, making it an attractive choice for LCD manufacturers. The new technology will also be available for audiovisual integrators or gaming platforms to develop innovative products.
Magenta Research, a US based manufacturer of high quality connectivity solutions, has announced the development and release of a new video signal management product. T Link is designed to work together with CAT-7 / Level F / FA FTP (foiled twisted pair) cable to provide a reliable, cost effective, high resolution digital video delivery solution for demanding uptime-critical environments, including trains, subways and buses. Other specialised applications such as outdoor and shipboard signage will be well served by T Link because of the system’s high degree of electrical noise immunity.
In addition to digital video, the system supports remote display control and remote system status enquiry via its addressable serial communications capability. The system configuration consists of a transmitter and one or more daisy chainable receivers that are typically enclosed within the display assembly.
“Aside from being very cost effective, T Link relies on robust copper connectivity that, unlike delicate fibre can withstand abuse and can be field terminated. T Link is a practical solution and provides substantially better serviceability than currently available fibre optic solutions” according to Chris Miller, Consulting Senior Staff Scientist at Magenta Research.
Magenta Research is introducing the T Link solution at ISE 2010 in Amsterdam.
About Magenta Research
Magenta Research is an industry-recognised leader in matrix switchers and video extension equipment. The company utilises proprietary technologies to enable WUXGA/1080p video distribution at 2,000 feet (610m). Magenta transmitters, receivers, matrix switchers, and fibre extension systems have been installed in a large variety of A/V applications, especially digital signage for casino, transportation, fast food, museum, retail, theatre, courtroom, and corporate applications.
For more information, please email European-Sales [at] magenta-research.com or visit http://www.magenta-research.com.
Press Contacts:
Rob Muddiman
Magenta Research
Tel: +44 (0) 7708 850582
Email: European-Sales [at] magenta-research.com
Beky Cann
Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: bekyc [at] neesham.co.uk
Stand 12F84, Integrated Systems Europe, 2-4th February 2010, RAI Amsterdam, NL BrightSign Controllers Take the Complexity Out of France’s Largest Retail Digital Signage Network 1,500 BrightSign Players Drive Over 3,000 Displays in 80 FNAC Stores.
BrightSign announced today that 1,500 BrightSign networked sign controllers have been installed at 80 FNAC retail stores throughout France. FNAC is an international entertainment retail chain and the one of the largest retailers of its kind in France.
With the BrightSign players driving more than 3,000 FNAC displays, BrightSign plays a key role in the largest retail digital signage network in France. FNAC wanted full HD video and image-quality digital sign displays installed across all 80 retail stores in France for in-store promotions including ticket sales, TV sales and other products. The company also wanted the displays managed on a digital signage network to provide simple, easy updates on a daily basis. TMM Communication was selected for the project because they differentiated their proposal by offering BrightSign players with a solid-state platform. The solid-state design provides higher reliability, supports networking for remote updates and is significantly more affordable than PC-based solutions, both on unit pricing and network service pricing. In addition, TMM offered to develop a unique software interface. “With its extremely reliable and feature-rich solid-state media players, BrightSign has reached a milestone in the digital signage industry as it allows system integrators to offer powerful and cost -effective digital sign solutions to retailers like never before.” says Michel Baronnier, CEO of TMM Communication. The 1,500 BrightSign players that drive more than 3,000 digital displays in 80 stores are all networked and managed from FNAC’s head office using BrightSign Network and the interface software TMM specifically designed for FNAC.
BrightSign Network is an all-inclusive networking solution based on xml technology. The technology allows skilled software developers to easily connect to BrightSign’s hosted network service to provide value-added features like the interface TMM developed for FNAC. The interface, which simplifies presentation creation and content updates, interfaces with the BrightSign Network service to ensure smooth updates without having to access all of the management features. Unique Retail Digital Signage Applications Each FNAC store has three specific digital sign programmes that run at full-screen and play video mixed with still images. The first is a television display. This digital sign programme utilises a single BrightSign HD1010 player to run the same HD presentation/content displayed on about 80 Televisions that are for sale which allows the customer to compare each TV on an equal basis. The second digital sign programme is a ticketing display: This is comprised of multiple large portrait displays mounted as a large video wall and run by BrightSign HD210 players. It displays promotions for upcoming concerts and other events, a calendar of events and pricing. The third programme is an implementation of POP Displays. These displays are found next to store shelves and promote store wide savings/promotions, and each is run by a BrightSign HD210 player. TMM is continuing with a number of projects for the retailer. At the completion of the project, 2,000-3,000 BrightSign units will have been installed in FNAC stores, including outlets outside of France. Availability BrightSign video players and kiosk controllers are available from the BrightSign Store: http://store.brightsign.biz/Store-W1.aspx
About TMM Communication
Established in 1992, TMM has played a pioneering role in digital signage, contributing directly to the establishment of this market in France. Now, with a track record of more than 13,000 screens installed at over 1,800 sites, TMM can justifiably claim to be one of the most experienced players in this sector. Global experience of project issues, allied with expertise in the latest technology, enables TMM to offer solutions that last: innovative solutions today that will become standards tomorrow. TMM builds its know-how into every element of a project, ensuring the maximum reliability and performance for customers. To facilitate this, TMM operates its own internal research & development department, alongside editorial and graphics studios. More information on TMM can be found at http://www.tmmcom.fr/
About FNAC
A subsidiary of the PPR Group, FNAC is a leading retailer of cultural products and electronic products such as books, CDs, computing, audio, video and photographic equipment as well as entertainment ticket sales. With 80 stores serving 2.2 million members, FNAC is one of the largest retailers of its kind in France. The company has also expanded internationally into Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece and Brazil providing an additional membership of 1.1 million customers. The company website, www.fnac.com, receives an average of 650,000 visitors daily.
About BrightSign
A division of Roku, Inc. and based in Saratoga , California , BrightSign develops products and software 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 sales inquiries, please contact sales [at] brightsign.biz or call +1 408-852-9263 in the USA and +44 1223 911842 internationally.
For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: pgillet [at] roku.com.
Press Contact:
Peter van der Sluijs
Neesham Public Relations
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BrightAuthor 2.0 Enhanced With Interactive Playlists & Network Manager Features Simple Software Takes the Guess Work Out of Creating and Publishing Presentations.
BrightSign is introducing a brand-new release of its BrightAuthor software a central interface to create, publish and network digital signage displays. BrightAuthor 2.0 makes it easier than ever to create full screen and multi-zone playlists for looping displays, and to implement BrightSign features such as day-parting and simple networking.
Designed for either stand-alone or networked digital sign controllers, BrightAuthor 2.0 acts as the core for all BrightSign operations, supporting local-area networks, simple Internet content deployment and secure hosted content services as well as manual deployment using memory cards.
The free-of-charge BrightAuthor PC application includes preset multi-zone templates in addition to custom screen layouts, drag and drop playlist creation and a multitude of playback options including slide transitions and background images.
According to BrightSign CEO Jeff Hastings: BrightAuthor takes the guesswork out of creating and publishing presentations. Using intuitive templates and tools, customers can make their own presentations and be assured that the project will successfully run on their BrightSign units. What’s more we provide the software at no cost, unlike many of our competitors who make additional charges for authoring applications. This latest version 2.0 of BrightAuthor adds the facility to create interactive playlists using the graphical interface, eliminating the need to use text files and commands. It makes it simple to add triggers or buttons on touch screens, through which users can initiate the playback of image, video or sound content files within playlists. In addition to looping multi-zone playback, users can now create multi-zone presentations featuring interactivity.
Also added in the new release is support for BrightSign’s comprehensive subscription-based hosted networking solution, BrightSign Network. BrightSign Network is the all-inclusive networking solution for delivering remote content to one or one hundred units. High security and fail-safe features ensure minimum down-time, maximum dependability.
All the tools necessary to manage and maintain BrightSign Networks are available via a secure logon from the new BrightAuthor 2.0 PC interface. This enables users to create interactive presentations, send content updates remotely, schedule updates, manage multiple groups of displays, obtain reports and monitor network health in real-time – all from the same central application.
In addition, BrightAuthor 2.0 has added the ability to synchronise multi-screen displays via Ethernet connections, making it easy to create video wall applications.
There is also newly-available support for live video and networked content feeds such as SignChannel and RSS. Content authors can simply drag and drop these sources onto multi-zone, full-screen or interactive playlists, creating new possibilities for localisation and dynamic signage, for example including news, traffic and weather feeds.
BrightAuthor 2.0 is available to all BrightSign users and runs on standard Windows PCs under XP, Vista or Windows 7 operating systems. Presentations can be deployed to BrightSign HD110, HD210, HD410, HD810 or HD1010 players over a network or via either Secure Digital cards or USB memory sticks.
About BrightSign
BrightSign is a division of Roku, Inc. and based in Saratoga, California, BrightSign develops products and software for digital signage. BrightSign solid-state digital sign controllers set new standards for both standalone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease of use and interactivity. More information is on the BrightSign web site: http://www.brightsign.biz.
For European sales inquiries, please email Pierre Gillet: pgillet [at] roku.com.
Press Contact:
Peter van der Sluijs
Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: peterv [at] neesham.co.uk
Source: BrightSign
BrightSign Slashes Hosted Signage Networking Fee by More Than 70% BrightSign Network Empowers Subscribers to Network and Manage Remote Digital Signs Anytime, Anywhere
BrightSign has dramatically lowered the pricing for its hosted networking service, BrightSign Network. Previously priced at US$350 per year per sign, the full-featured service is now just US$99 per year per sign.
BrightSign Network provides the front-end tools to create digital signage presentations, schedule updates, manage multiple groups of displays remotely and review real-time reports for playback confirmations via a secure Web connection. It frees users from the complexities and cost of hosting and maintaining their own network, and is scalable from networks with one to hundreds of players.
Building IPTV specialist enables channel and technology partners to integrate IPTV solutions with third-party applications through introduction of new custom application development service
Exterity, the Building IPTV specialist, today announces the launch of the Exterity Receiver Development Kit (RDK), a state-of-the-art platform that will enable its partners to develop and deliver multimedia services that integrate with digital signage, Video on-Demand (VoD), property management systems and room control systems. The Exterity RDK will be demonstrated for the first time at Integrated Systems Europe 2010, which is taking place from 2nd-4th February at the Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands.
Digital Signage Expo (DSE) has announced the six companies that have been selected as finalists for the 2010 Content Awards. These awards will be presented at a special banquet on the opening night of DSE 2010, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.
A panel of four judges selected the finalists based on their creation of innovative and compelling content aimed at providing information or education, promoting products or services, or creating unique experiences. The awards will recognize both non-interactive and interactive content.
“Many factors figure into a successful digital signage deployment, but at the end of the day, it’s what appears on the screen that matters,” said Richard Lebovitz, Editorial and Education Director for DSE. “Relevant, contextual content is a prerequisite for any digital signage, whether in a corporate lobby, a retail store, or public square.”
Lebovitz also noted the high level of competition, stating, “More than 50 companies competed in this year’s Content Awards. DSE is pleased to be able to recognize the creative achievements of these finalists.”
Finalists for the DSE 2010 Content Awards:
The awards will be presented at the First Annual Digital Signage Expo Awards Dinner, co-sponsored by the Digital Signage Association and Samsung. The proceeds from this dinner will support the Digital Signage Association’s initiatives to advance the industry’s most important programs and projects.
For more information about DSE 2010 and the Content Awards, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net.
Stinova Ltd., developer of Digital Signage software solutions, and Digital Signage appliance provider, NEXCOM announced a partnership to enable turnkey solutions for the rapidly growing Digital Signage market.
This partnership enables new types of products for versatile Digital Signage applications. NEXCOM provides hardware solutions with a variety of unique hardware features that perfectly utilize the software features of Stinova’s software editions. The TV-out option of the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based NDiS 161 and Stinova’s DMX software edition provides a perfect solution for hotels that want to establish a low cost hotel info channel over legacy coax cabling without the need to change any infrastructure. This is just one example of the manifold solutions that can be built with the hardware software combinations.
Magenta MultiView Series enables long distance, high quality video signal distribution to hundreds of displays
Amsterdam RAI convention centre has deployed over 800 MultiView transmitter and receiver units from Magenta Research to manage high quality VGA and video signal distribution for RAI Live!, Europe’s largest and most dynamic single location digital screen network.
