In response to the market needs for rugged and high-performance HMCs (Human Machine Controller), ARBOR Tech., a leading provider of embedded and networking computing, has launched Arpex-1600, 1U fanless embedded automation controller, supporting AMD Geode LX 900 CPU and onboard 512MB system memory. Arpex-1600, the advanced box PC, is a x86-based platform with powerful computing & communication capability, versatile I/O, patented mechanical design with LCM display, fanless and modular design.
ARBOR Launches Low Power Embedded Automation Computer Arpex-1600
CAYIN Launches New Players for Interactive and High-Quality Digital Signage Network
CAYIN SMP-WEBPLUS family adds touch-enabled andDVI-supported digital signage players
CAYIN Technology, the professional supplier of digital signage solutions, recently released two new products: touch-enabled player, SMP-WEBPLUS-T, and DVI-supported player, SMP-WEBPLUS (LB-500), which have enhanced functions and completed the SMP-WEBPLUS family to satisfy extensive demands from the digital signage market.
ICA selects ZetaDisplay’s technical platform for in-store TV
ZetaDisplay is to be the supplier of the technical platform for ICA’s in-store TV system. ZetaDisplay will be supplying both the technical platform, operational support and other services to ICA stores throughout Sweden.
The ICA Group has about 1,400 trader-owned stores in Sweden.
Breakthrough for a new medium
ZetaDisplay sees this order as a breakthrough for digital active media, also known as digital signage, within retailing:
“This agreement provides a real step forward for active media in retailing. The market has been waiting for a major player to invest in this medium. We are naturally very pleased that our technical platform has been chosen, and are convinced that this will be followed by other major retailing chains. Our estimate is that this order will amount to about SEK 50 million over four years,” comments Leif Liljebrunn, ZetaDisplay Vice President.
ICA AB has signed a four-year framework agreement with ZetaDisplay, which means that ZetaDisplay will supply technical equipment to retail sites and to the ICA central location, along with its own in-house developed software. In addition, ZetaDisplay will be responsible for the compilation of content in its studio, the communication with individual stores, support and monitoring.
ZetaDisplay is a leading supplier of active store information on flat displays within retailing and in public environments in the Nordic market. ZetaDisplay has over 40 employees and has continued in recent years to grow in Sweden, acquired companies in Denmark and Finland, and established a subsidiary in Norway.
Source: ZetaDisplay
NEC Introduces Giant 82-Inch Professional-Grade Lcd For Digital Signage, Corporate Information Display
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading standalone provider of professional LCD and plasma displays and projectors, announced today its largest LCD yet, the expansive 82-inch NEC MultiSync LCD8205. The professional-grade LCD provides unsurpassed quality, and the ability for companies and organizations to showcase brand messages in an eye-catching, large format, with rich
color and amazing clarity.
The LCD8205 can be seen at 2008 Digital Signage Expo East (in the Wireless Ronin Booth, No. 201) on September 17-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
The LCD8205 can be installed in either portrait or landscape orientation and even tiled together for a video wall up to four displays high and four displays wide, to create a massive video canvas of 328 inches diagonal viewable area. Automatic ambient light sensors also monitor changing light conditions to subtly optimize the brightness level to the environment.
The new display also performs with 600 cd/m² high brightness for easy viewing in bright rooms and a high 5000:1 contrast. NEC’s XtraView+ delivers an extremely competitive 178-degree viewing angle for excellent off-axis viewing, which is crucial in public settings where viewers are often viewing from the side. The LCD8205 also features a 1920 x 1020 HD resolution.
Symon Launches New Digital Media Players for Hospitality and Corporate Environments
Unique Device Drives up to Twelve Independent Screens Designed for Digital Door Signage
Symon, a global provider of digital signage solutions announced the availability of its new Symon Multiplex Appliance (SMA) 3000 media player. The SMA-3000 is a specialized
SpanImage First to Launch Latest NEC Digital Signage Displays on its Networks
NEC Display Solutions has confirmed that the very first customer to receive its new 15 series commercial displays for digital signage will be Span Image Kenya.
“This world-first is in recognition of the rapid growth of Span Image networks and continued commitment and co-operation with NEC, “according to Ian Gobey, General Manager of NEC MEA. “Our close working partnership has been in place prior to the launch of the Span Image networks and we were able to share our extensive experience with them to help ensure a quality system deployment. It is essential for NEC to partner with the leading companies in this sector and Span Image Kenya has the commitment to excellence that gives us the confidence that our brand continues to be associated with quality,” he added.
Houston-Based Bank Known For ‘Firsts’ Selects Omnivex For Digital Signage Network
Woodforest National Bank Enhances Communication, Product Offerings to Customers at Free-Standing, Walmart Branches
Omnivex Corporation, the premier provider of enterprise software for digital signage networks, announced today the deployment of a digital signage network at Woodforest National Bank, a Houston-based financial institution serving customers in 13 states.
Extend High Definition DVI-D over Twisted Pair with USB 1.1 Support
SmartAVI has just announced the release of a new addition to their line of highly acclaimed DVI-D products, the DVX Plus.
DVX Plus offers the extension of high definition DVI-D and USB signals up to 275 feet from the originating device using standard twisted pair cable. SmartAVI’s objective in developing DVX Plus was to provide their clients a way to extend their DVI displays along with USB peripherals further than previously considered possible. DVX Plus does this quickly and easily while retaining a perfectly clear, crisp image. Extending DVI-D over twisted pair offers an easy and inexpensive solution for running wires from the DVI-D source to high definition screens located throughout the site.
Isenzo’s Digital Signage Technology Selected by Focus Enhancements for North American Distribution
Isenzo announced today that its digital signage technology is now being distributed and supported throughout North America by Focus Enhancements, Inc.
Isenzo has secured a strategic North American distribution deal with Focus Enhancements Inc. that significantly expands the availability of Isenzo’s digital signage software in the USA and Canada.
Isenzo Mediacaster Selected by Moving Tactics for Digital Signage Network
Moving Tactics, a South African specialist in retail advertising, have selected Isenzo as their digital signage technology provider after a successful three month field trial.
Moving Tactics, a South African specialist in retail advertising, have selected Isenzo as their digital signage technology provider after a successful three month field trial.
“Digital signage offers significant ROI compared to static POS signage, in addition to being highly versatile and visually appealing,” said Moving Tactics’ Business Development Director, Ray Smeda. “The success of the software in the Midas environment, has given us absolute confidence in Isenzo, and we will be utilizing the Mediacaster software in Picardi Rebel, Ultra Liquor, Makro Cellular and our Sport Store environments nationally.”
NTT Com to Market Aroma-Emitting Digital Signage
NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced today that beginning on August 26 the company will launch Japan’s first service offering digital signs equipped with aroma-emitting devices to strengthen the impact of marketing communications. NTT Com believes this type of interactive signage could become a highly effective marketing tool.
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill adds high-def video walls
ADFLOW Networks Inc. announced the expansion of SIR CORP’s digital signage network with the addition of video wall displays in strategic areas of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill restaurants.
Steve Fletcher, vice president of development for SIR CORP, said the displays have been well-received by both operators and customers. “ADFLOW has provided us with a vehicle with which to entertain and communicate with our patrons, while adding a dynamic element which truly differentiates this unique restaurant,” says Fletcher. “ADFLOW supplied a simple, sound solution that has been very effective.”
NEC Electronics Announces iDTV SoC Supporting H.264/AVC with Full HD processing
Highly integrated, EMMA3TL enables a reduction in development cost and time for iDTV’s supporting global broadcast formats.
NEC Electronics announced that it began sample shipments of the EMMATM3TL, a new SoC product for full high definition (HD) iDTV supporting the H.264/AVC next-generation video compression standard. EMMA3TL is an image-processing SoC integrating all the functionality needed for digital television on a single chip, including graphics and audio/video decoding. Its features include the following:
Digital Signage Network in Strawberry Square Shopping complex
AIM Digital Visions installs digital sign network in Strawberry Square complex in downtown Harrisburg, Pa. The network consists of large format professional display panels broadcasting news, weather, Strawberry Square tenant information and third party advertising.
Strawberry Square is located across the street from and physically connected to Capitol Park in the heart of Center City. Strawberry Square is Harrisburgs only downtown-enclosed shopping complex. It features two high-rise office towers and blends shopping with entertainment and recreational attractions on the first two
Toshiba Announces Affordable Full-Performance Projector with 3,000 ANSI Lumens
Priced at $1,119 (MSRP), the Toshiba TLP-XE30U Projector Offers Users 3LCD Technology, “Blackboard” Function and Three-Year Limited Warranty.
A leader in creating innovative mobile computing products, Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Sy
stems, Inc., today announced the launch of its affordable and powerful projector, the TLP-XE30U. Covered by Toshiba’s three-year standard limited warranty1, the 3,000 ANSI lumen mobile projector offers improved image quality with 3LCD technology and innovative features, such as “blackboard” wall color adjustment and quick-power shutdown, for the price of $1,1192 (MSRP).
“Toshiba has added the TLP-XE30U to its award-winning lineup of projectors to make presentation solutions more affordable for business professionals, educators and home digital entertainment enthusiasts,” said Jane Poon, product marketing manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “Toshiba constantly strives to provide our customers with the highest quality projector technology at the lowest possible price, the TLP-XE30U 3LCD projector is backed by a with a three-year standard limited warranty1.”
RoninCast Digital Signage by Wireless Ronin Selected for New Windsor, Canada Sports Arena
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc, a Minneapolis-based worldwide digital signage provider, today announced that it has entered a three-year agreement to provide its RoninCast® digital signage solution to the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires. The RoninCast solution will be implemented throughout the new Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, which will serve as the home arena to the Spitfires upon its opening in late 2008.
“We are very excited to bring a high-tech edge to the WFCU Centre arena with our RoninCast digital signage network. This system will allow the Spitfires team to meet a variety of communication needs all through one platform. Our Wireless Ronin office located in Windsor is especially excited to be able to support their hometown hockey team,” said Robert Whent, president of Wireless Ronin Technologies Canada. “This is a great example of the success we’re seeing across various industries which, in turn, is driving the growth of our company.”
Bar-B-Q Tonight Restaurant is First to Deploy a Scala Digital Advertising Network in Pakistan
Bar-B-Q Tonight Restaurant is the first to deploy a Scala digital signage advertising network in Pakistan.
“The Scala digital advertising network has facilitated the restaurant’s growth, allowing us to present a modern guest experience and improve our quality standards while increasing our revenue”.
The Bar-B-Q Tonight Restaurant was opened in October 1988 with a seating capacity of 150 guests. Since then, and due to its continued dedication to food quality, service, and the environment the restaurant has become the most popular family eatery in Karachi City; making it well known throughout major cities in Pakistan. With the addition of two floors and a roof-top BBQ area, the restaurant now has seating capacity for 1500 patrons.
The overwhelming reason for the continued growth of the restaurant is its reputation for providing high quality food and a modern guest experience. Prior to the BBQ Digital Advertising Network, Bar-B-Q Restaurant experimented with LCD screens running local Cable TV channels. Patrons were not impressed with the content and the deployment failed.
