One-box vulnerability management and network access control (NAC).
Black Box Corporation, an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions,announced today that its network access control appliance, Veri-NAC™, has received the top rating in all areas from SC Magazine, earning five stars for features, ease of use, performance, documentation, support, value for money, and overall rating.
Kontron adds extensive multimedia capabilities to CompactPCI®
The new Kontron CP308 3U CompactPCI® multicore board with the CP308-MEDIA extension card is one of the first embedded products to feature the new HD digital display interface standard DisplayPort. With S/P-DIF-Out audio and the stereo audio ports for Line In, Line Out and Microphone, the processor board with the innovative Kontron CP308-MEDIA adds extensive multimedia capabilities to embedded computing.
The Kontron CP308 features the high performance 45nm Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor up to 2.26 GHz, the most powerful embedded Intel® GS45 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub, up to 8 GByte of energy efficient DDR3 RAM, and the Intel® I/O Controller Hub ICH9M. With its excellent computing and multimedia performance, it is the perfect solution for applications such as: digital signage, passenger information and entertainment, process and quality control, surveillance and security in the transportation, aerospace and military and industrial automation markets.
Texas Digital Systems Inc., a provider of visual communication solutions, and Sign-A-Rama, the world’s largest sign franchise, have announced a partnership naming Texas Digital as the exclusive preferred provider of Dynamic Digital Signage for Sign-A-Rama. Under this partnership, Sign-A-Rama’s nearly 1,000 franchisees will greatly expand the scope of their signage offerings to customers by complementing their existing line of static signage solutions with the addition of a versatile and engaging digital signage solution.
St Aidan’s Academy are a Church of England secondary school funded by the government, and sponsors the Church of England and business entrepreneurs Anne and David Crossland. The school became an Academy in September 2007, providing 700 places for local 11 to 16 year olds. The school is committed to working with the community and to developing family and adult learning.
Project objectives
Digital Signage has been adopted by St Aidan’s Academy to communicate with both staff and students, and to promote the school to visitors. There was also a requirement to enable each department to promote their own activities.
Custom Business Solutions, Inc. (CBS) believes in working as true business partners with a customer to provide the technology solutions that contribute to the success of the customer’s business. This hands-on approach has been an on-going success with the Texas-based Movie Tavern concept as CBS recently implemented the roll-out of DT Research’s next-generation Handheld POS Terminals, the WebDT 430, in the chain’s 14 theatre-restaurant locations.
C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions, and IKUSI, a global provider of communications and electronic solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership to provide innovative digital signage projects in Spain and Latin America.
Under the terms of the agreement, IKUSI will license and implement C-nario’s software products in digital signage projects where it will serve as system integrator.
Magenta Research,a recognized leader in signal distribution over structured cabling, along with Sony Systems brought the American Airlines Arena, home to the 2006 NBA Champion Miami Heat, into the era of high-definition video broadcasting.
The Heat, recognized as a “best-practice franchise leader” with this new upgrade, has dramatically enhanced their overall fan experience. These high-definition changeovers serve as a benchmark for other arenas across the country that are looking to follow suit and convert their existing audiovisual delivery and presentation infrastructures.
Scalable Display Technologies, a leading provider of software for multi-projector display systems, today announced the installation of its EasyBlend™ software in an aircrew weapons training simulator for the U.S. Coast Guard. Pathfinder Systems, which specializes in the management and execution of U.S. government contracts, led the project to develop the Coast Guard Aircrew Weapons Trainer (CGAWT) in support of the U.S. Coast Guard’s helicopter aircrew weapons training.
Designed to accommodate various on-board weapons employed by the Coast Guard, the CGAWT was developed under a Phase III
Scalable Display Technologies, a leading provider of software for multi-projector display systems, today announced that partner VDC Display Systems, a division of Video Display Corporation, has selected its EasyBlend(TM) software for six visual systems awarded as part of a multi-year contract involving the U.S. Marine Corps’ Supporting Arms Virtual Training (SAVT) program.
VDC, which specializes in the design and manufacture of projector systems for the simulation and training community, was awarded the multi-year contract in May. The systems are to be installed in trainers that will be used to advance the training capability,
TiroMedia releases the TMP N6 which is a multi-zone solid-state 1080p player that operates in both networked and standalone environments.
TiroMedia is pleased to announced the release of its newest digital signage player: The TMP-N6. This player is extremely flexible as it can be used in standalone mode where only a USB thumb dive with content is needed. It can also be used in networked mode where it can be managed from a web server or TiroMedia’s CMS.
The USB option allows small digital signage operators to leverage digital signage technologies without a complicated setup. The player also comes with a remote control
which allows for a list of options to be managed directly by the operator (transition effects, display time, auto on/off, etc).
Based on the success of in-store trials and dealer-reported sales lifts, manufacturer Toyo Tire Canada Inc. will continue to support and expand its Scala-based retail TV network to its potential dealer base of more than 1,600 sites.
Since the trials began in 2006, Toyo Tires experimented with multiple software providers and finally selected Scala to run its network because of its programming, flexibility and customer service. Most recently, Vancouver-based digital signage provider The Data Works was brought on to manage the network and its content.
Minicom Digital Signage, a leader in last-mile player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the digital signage industry, has partnered with Emarson IT Solutions to bring the highly-regarded “Digital Signage Expert Tour” to Bangalore, India. The event, scheduled for November 23rd at Taj Residency, marks a significant milestone as it introduces this educational framework to the Indian market for the first time.
The Digital Signage Expert Tour, developed by Minicom, is designed to educate participants on the entire digital out-of-home (DOOH) ecosystem. It serves as a platform for industry professionals, including end-users, integrators, channel partners, and value-added resellers, to explore and understand the full spectrum of digital signage applications across various sectors such as banking, transportation, hospitality, and retail.
In collaboration with Scala, a global leader in digital signage solutions, the event will feature a live demonstration of a digital signage network, showcasing the technology’s practical applications and benefits. Leading technology companies like 3M, LG, Samsung, HCL, Wipro, IBM, and Accenture will also be present, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage with some of the industry’s top players.
Sumeet Prakash, Director of Information Technology at Emarson IT Solutions, emphasized that the primary goal of the event is to educate rather than promote specific products. “Our aim is to help participants understand what digital signage is and how it can be integrated into their respective fields,” he stated.
This event not only highlights the growing importance of digital signage in India but also solidifies Emarson IT Solutions’ position as a leader in the industry. By hosting the Digital Signage Expert Tour, Emarson is reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation and educating the market on the transformative potential of digital signage technology.
About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is a world leader in manufacturing advanced multimedia platforms, enabling the transmission of rich content from media players to multiple digital displays across long distances. With over a quarter of a million screens worldwide utilizing its technology, Minicom has become a key player in the digital signage industry, recognized as an Intel Capital portfolio company and a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.
About Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Emarson IT Solutions, a subsidiary of the long-established Emarson Computers, was founded in 2005 to address the niche market of digital signage and high-tech KVM solutions. The company is dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting digital signage and data center networks for a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations and public sector units across India.
L-com Global Connectivity has announced that it now offers a UTP DVI Extender for sale on its website www.L-com.com. The extender kit consists of two DVI Female connectors to Cat 5e jacks to be installed at each end of a Cat 5 UTP cable run.
This new product will join a long list of extension and conversion equipment offered by L-com. Just for DVI alone, L-com carries splitters, DVI to VGA converters, boosters, equalizers and more. That is in addition to HDMI, VGA, KVM, and a myriad of other extension and conversion products that L-com sells.
“Today’s Digital Signage market requires flexibility in extension solutions,” said Peter McNeil, L-com Product Manager. “We’re proud to stand out as a manufacturer that knows those needs and helps to support them.”
As LCD monitors become more commoditized, there is an increasing demand for applying them as advertising display media or digital signage boards. However, due to brightness, life time or operation temperature limitations, users generally find it difficult to use regular LCD monitors to serve outdoor-displaying or store window-dressing purposes. Specially designed for window signage, outdoor and public digital information applications, AGL now launches a series of 22-inch, 24-inch and 32-inch commercial LCD monitors with 1920×1080 full HD resolution, 1000 nit high brightness, excellent gray scale and high contrast ratio. As for outdoors, AGL also provides solutions suitable for outdoor LCD applications with the following features:
* water proof
* direct sunlight applicable
* high reliable touch screen
* wide ambient operation temperature (-30 to 60 C)
Stinova Ltd., developer of Digital Signage software solutions, and today’s number one ultra Small Form Factor (uSFF) provider AOpen Inc. announced a partnership to jointly target the rapidly growing Digital Signage market segment.
This partnership leverages Stinova and AOpen’s expertise and technical support capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions. AOpen provides hardware solutions that can be applied to anything from Digital Signage, Kiosk, POS (Point of Sale), vending machines, medical and education to automotive applications. A leader in efficiency-oriented computing, AOpen continues to utilize Intel® Core™2 Duo products and other energy efficient processors from Intel.
The Layout competition at ONELAN’s Annual Technology Event was won by Oxford Brookes University. ONELAN Net-Top-Boxes (NTBs) were installed at the University by Image Audio Visual Solutions. The competition proved to be very popular with resellers being invited to submit their best customer Layouts.
All the Layouts were judged on a range of criteria relating to both their design and their content. The Oxford Brookes Layout stood out as not only was it a clean, professional and simple design, but it was also particularly good as it followed current design trends. In addition, all too often
Three Scala-based digital signage networks were recognized at the 2009 DIGI Award’s held in New York. The DIGI Awards aim to honor the resellers, integrators and service providers who have excelled at developing successful projects for their clients, and advancing the digital signage industry as a whole. Scala installations in following categories were awarded:
