The city’s administration is currently considering plans to do away with unsightly billboards and to only allow digital displays integrated into office buildings, an official said on Tuesday.
The city’s architecture review team from the building monitoring and control agency (P2B) suggested that digital billboards with large electronic displays and moving images be used throughout the central business district.
PATH411 Technology, a division of International Business Systems Inc., a national digital signage solutions provider, announced that it has completed the installation of the customized CoolSign digital menu boards in the new Creekside Dining foodservice location at Salem Health’s newly expanded Salem Hospital, located in Salem, Oregon. The Nutritional Services Department required a more efficient way to change daily menu specials, schedule menu changes and update images and items on a regular basis.
“It was our intent to give our guests easy, visible access to the different stations, menu items and dining locations throughout campus while also making it easy to update daily or weekly,” said Randy Calligan, operations manager of nutritional services at the hospital. “In our new location we had the opportunity to place digital menu boards instead of the traditional static signs at each serving station, knowing we could perform updates quickly.”
Data Call Technologies, Inc. of Houston, TX today announced that it has agreed to enter into negotiations for the 100% acquisition of PrioServ, Inc., a privately held company also based in Houston, TX. PrioServ is a technology service company that specializes in the installation / deployment / and management of Digital Signage systems, as well as VOIP, corporate networks / server installation and management. Financial terms were not disclosed.
“This acquisition will strongly assist Data Call in posturing itself for the expected growth in the technology industries for both Digital Signage and IT networks. The added service that Data Call will be able to provide its partners is exponential. We have been assisting with network deployments for quite some time, and the ability to offer these more specialized services brings Data Call to the next level of expertise,” stated Tim Vance, CEO of Data Call.
Sony Professional, a division of Sony Europe and a leading supplier of AV/IT solutions, will be addressing the growing digital signage market during the Sony Professional Displays Technology Conference, taking place in Dubai on the 2nd June.
The event will gather decision makers from the public and the private sectors to discuss the evolution of digital signage market in the Middle East and the need for greater innovation and effective deployment of communication media.
According to a media report, the digital signage market is set to grow by 125% in the UAE in 2009 alone.
‘As economic instability has been driving organizations across all industry sectors to cut cost, marketing professionals are turning to alternative methods such as e-marketing, direct marketing and digital signage to communicate their messages more effectively,’
said David Bush, director of marketing for Sony Professional in Europe.
Mobile Satellite Connection and Adtec Digital are working together to prove what MPEG 4 AVC has to offer clients. Utilizing Adtec’s multi-CODEC mediaHUB™-HD 422 multi-format encoders, Mobile Satellite Connection has several MPEG 4 AVC based HD transmission solutions tested and ready.
A Flexible, Scalable and Low Cost Solution for Consumers & Digital Signage System Integrators to Deliver HD Video to Almost Unlimited of Displays via Local Area Network in Distance
Taipei – COMPUTEX 2-6 June 2009 – Nangang 4F, M126~M130
Aavara Innovation Corp., a leading solution provider of display mounting and HDMI products, today further expended its HDMI Extender offering with Advance HDMI 1080p BROADCASTER. By leveraging very mature existing standard LAN (Local Area Network), the HDMI 1080p broadcaster delivers streaming 1080p HD video, up to 1080p, to almost unlimited of displays, a very flexible, scalable and low cost solution. It can be co-exist with existing local area network and devices to eliminate extra/dedicated signage infrastructure works and cost. Just connect HDMI video source like Blu-Ray/DVD player, Sony PS3, Microsoft X-Box360 Elite, Set top box, Satellite Receiver or PC with HDMI output to LAN with Sender, and connect all displays with Receiver to LAN as well, Plug and Play and no configuration required.
Alpha Video & Audio, Inc., and its digital signage division, Digital Display Group (DDG), announced that it has been selected to design and integrate its digital signage solution, as well as upgrade audiovisual components, into all eight Choctaw Casinos in Oklahoma. The casino chain, one of the largest in the Southern United States, entered into the $3.6 million enterprise-wide deal that utilizes DDG’s CastNET digital signage software to drive the casino’s marketing messaging and gaming initiatives.
Pilot proves successful in reaching and teaching patients, visitors.
Companies are focusing greater attention on the value and reach of their marketing dollars, and they want to develop strategies that deliver like never before.
Traditional media channels and tactics have crowded the marketing team’s tool box. In the face of greater accountability and maximized return, solutions like digital signage are proving their effectiveness in both cost, return, and reach.
Digital signage will soon start to appear on one of the world’s busiest commuter train networks, the Western and Central Railways in Mumbai.
Hype Integrated Communication has won the contract to install and operate screens in the passenger carriages of Mumbai’s suburban trains or “locals”.
Six LCD displays in each compartment will show entertainment, competitions and advertising, updated wirelessly.
Partnership will focus on servicing marketers in the natural health industry with a multi-platform approach for advertising campaigns
alive Magazine, a leading publication in the natural health industry and Planet-Tek Systems, an in-store digital signage specialist, are pleased to announce a partnership that will focus on extending communications to The Marketplace Station digital program deployed at select Whole Food Market and other affiliated natural health retail locations with editorial content and advertising sales. For alive, the partnership will primarily service marketers with a leading multi-platform approach that covers print, online, and now even in-store digital signage communications where many of their clients market and sell their products. For Planet-Tek Systems, the partnership will primarily strengthen their in-store programming elements by transforming monthly editorial topics covered in alive Magazine and its online site into condensed full-motion segments with topics ranging from nutrition, health, environment, and holistic issues.
With the sale of its 100,000th software player, digital signage and advertising management software provider Scala has reached a milestone unmatched by any other digital signage software company. A recent purchase from pharmaceutical company Novartis to expand its internal digital signage network marks the sale of more than 15,000 players since the beginning of 2009. Scala Players are currently running and updating content on more than 300,000 screens in 7,500 networks in upwards of 100 countries.
Winmate, a leader in rugged and versatile digital display solutions, has introduced its latest innovation—a high brightness display designed specifically for outdoor digital signage applications. This new product is ideal for use in transit centers, bus shelters, museums, shopping malls, and retail point-of-sale locations, providing a modern alternative to traditional poster advertising.
The newly launched display boasts an impressive brightness level of 1500 cd/m2 and a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, ensuring that content is vivid and impactful, even in bright outdoor settings. With a native resolution of 1366 x 768, this 46″ screen offers clear and sharp visuals that are sure to capture the attention of passersby.
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Winmate’s new display comes with two housing options, providing additional versatility for various installation environments. This flexibility, combined with the display’s robust performance, makes it an excellent choice for businesses looking to upgrade their digital signage solutions.
Winmate is a global leader in developing advanced, rugged, and customizable digital display solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Known for their durability and adaptability, Winmate’s products are engineered to perform in the most demanding environments, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Web: www.winmate.com.tw.
Private Network Program enables APEX Digital Imaging to offer a complete, branded digital signage solution to its customer base using Rise Vision’s Software-as-a-Service approach.
APEX Digital Imaging announces that it has joined the Private Network Program launched by Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks. The Rise Vision Private Network Program enables resellers to develop and manage their own branded digital signage solution based on Rise Vision’s Rise Display Network.
DigiTise Media has launched a digital new media network representing a convergence of technologies including cable and satellite television, mobile phones, PCs and the Internet. SmartTV technology offers retail business digital content branded specifically for their company. Another feature is the ability of clients to pick which content segments are run, on a schedule they create by location, via an online portal accessed through a computer or a mobile telephone. Granting total control of the digital video content being delivered via broadband to SmartTV screens also guarantees that competitors’ commercial advertisements will never be shown in client locations.
Enterprise Network License Aquired for natural health DISTRIBUTION and Nutrition House Canada lines of business.
nutrition house, today announced their choice of ScreenScape (http://screenscape.net) to power a nutrition house screen display network that will reach audiences in their 65 store locations.
ScreenScape’s Group licensing allows larger organizations to deploy a coordinated screen display network in a variety of configurations.
“We want to utilize a dynamic screen in every nutrition house store and we’ve talked to many potential partners in looking for the best solution” says nutrition house Chief Operating Officer Fred Stewart. “ScreenScape’s Group Licensing Program won on the
price, power, and simplicity of their service”.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Avalue Technology, a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded computing products, has announced the expansion of its Mini PC product lines, the ASM and EPC series, integrating the high-performance Intel® Atom™ N270 processor and Intel® 945GSE Express chipset. Both series have previously garnered the Taiwan Excellence Award for their innovative compact designs and modular architectures.
The expanded product lines will be showcased at the upcoming Computex Taipei Show, starting June 2, highlighting Avalue’s commitment to advancing the embedded computing market.
ASM-AT270 Mini PC: The ASM-AT270 stands out with its fan-less design, measuring only 182 x 257 x 25mm, making it ideal for both home and industrial applications. Designed to operate silently 24/7, this system is optimized for digital signage with a VESA compliant mounting, robust I/O connectivity, and dual gigabit LAN to manage and display content effectively.
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EPC-AT270 Mini PC: The EPC-AT270 continues the trend of compact, powerful computing. It is perfectly sized for embedding into vehicles (1 DIN standard) and supports various embedded applications like interactive clients and industrial automation. Its robust design offers low power consumption and high reliability, essential for demanding environments.
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Both models showcase Avalue’s ability to blend compact size with significant computing power, addressing the needs of various high-demand applications.
Avalue Technology is a globally recognized leader in industrial computers, providing a wide range of products from embedded computers to all-purpose tablet PCs. ISO-9001 certified, Avalue offers extensive after-sales services and has established a strong global presence with offices in Denmark, Shanghai, New Jersey, and California, ensuring support for a diverse client base.
For further details on Avalue’s products visit Avalue Technology.
Westinghouse Digital Electronics, a provider of digital signage displays for gas stations and convenience stores, has introduced a way for car washes to educate and up-sell customers: The Car Wash Display.
The self-contained system includes all of the hardware, software and content needed to create compelling ads and promos. The Westinghouse Car Wash Display provides car wash customers with the latest product information and the day’s best deals while they wait in line before making their purchase and allows them to inform customers of the newest products and services available.
