Digital Signage integrated with text messaging (SMS) has grown into a mainstream advertising and communication tools for advertisers and content providers, ROI via SMS marketing has become increasingly important strategy for digital signage deployment businesses. Whether you have one display or hundreds of digital signage displays. You can deliver information through your network while receiving feedback from your customers. Savvy advertisers realize text messaging is a great way to quickly communicate with their audience and generate ROI statistics on the ads response.
EZSMS: SMS Integrated with Digital Signage
AOpen Quick Silver Digital Engine DE2700 – Best Atom Based Player for Turnkey Solution
AOpen Quick Silver DE2700 is the easy-to-assemble Digital Engine with built-in processor and memory. Quick Silver DE2700 combines features, which include the latest Intel® technology, to suit the most demanding digital signage or kiosk applications.
This AOpen Digital engine is the best solution for system integrators, value added resellers and full solution providers in the digital signage market. AOpen Quick Silver DE2700 is positioned at the value segment market with affordable pricing.AOpen “Turnkey” Solution
EYE Launches Teen Shopper Profile Study
Mall media operator EYE today releases the results from its EYE Teen Shopper Profile study conducted by Arbitron, Inc. The study provides an in-depth look at the consumer behavior of teenagers as well as their relationship with mall advertising. The study identifies that teens:
Visit the mall more often
Spend more time per visit
Visit more shops
Spend a greater percentage of their disposable income in malls than adults.
Black Box Releases New Digital Media Distribution over Ethernet System
Sends live video and audio over existing Ethernet data and voice networks.
Black Box Corporation, an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, has introduced its high-definition, high-resolution video and audio over Ethernet (VAoE) media distribution system. This technology provides a very affordable and efficient method of sending live video and audio over Ethernet data and voice networks.
With the Black Box Video and Audio over Ethernet Extender System (part #s AC1140A, AC1140C, and AC1141A), anyone can leverage their existing Ethernet network to display video, digital signage, live TV, or many other video and audio applications.
EnQii Launches New EnGage Software at DSE
Global Digital Signage Leader Enhances Offering
EnQii, the global digital out of home media services provider, has launched EnGage, their new digital signage software at Digital Signage Expo (DSE).
EnGage is a web-based software solution for connecting 100 to 10,000 screens in a network. Its web 2.0 architecture brings drag-and-drop features for flexibility and ease-of-use. EnGage has been designed from the ground up on a Linux platform, which allows for greater reliability and security. Significantly, the software also features Campaign Manager, a new tool for planning and managing advertising campaigns.
EnQii is a global leader in the digital signage and out-of-home media market with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Melbourne, servicing thousands of locations across more than 14 countries.
Black Box Releases iCOMPEL, An All-in-One Digital Signage Solution
Increase sales, improve communications, inform, and educate with effective digital signage.
Black Box Corporation, an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, announced today a new family of browser-based, networked digital signage media players and appliances designed to simplify the layout and distribution of professional-caliber content.
Real Digital Media Introduces NEOCAST Media Player K-Series
Product Series Offers Fanless Design with Option for Solid State Drives
Real Digital Media (RDM), a leading provider of next generation digital signage products for establishing point-of-purchase marketing, promotions and corporate communication networks, today announced the official release of the NEOCAST® Media Player K-Series. The new product line will serve as the standard digital signage media player for the NEOCAST platform, complementing the high definition and advanced functions offered by the NEOCAST Media Player Z.
Belkin announces new digital signage solutions
Belkin’s new digital-signage connectivity systems are durability-tested, offering faster, more reliable installations
Belkin today announced its new AV360 modular AV system and CAT5e Extenders-connectivity solutions that enable fast digital-signage installations at longer distances and higher resolutions. Designed for use in conference rooms, higher education, and hotels, Belkin digital-signage solutions can support video displays of up to 1080p at 100 meters and up to UXGA resolution at 300 meters.
Performance and reliability are essential concerns for a successful installation, and Belkin AV360 delivers higher resolutions over longer distances than competing solutions. Using a smart modular system of cables and wall plates, AV360 provides a simple, color-coded, plug-and-play connection for digital-signage and audiovisual solutions. Its pull cap is designed to rotate 360 degrees to enable easy routing from any angle while also withstanding up to 90 pounds of pulling force.
Belkin CAT5e Extenders deliver the continuous uptime, long distances, and high resolutions that installers require. They provide long-distance, point-to-point audiovisual connections between content-management systems and public displays. Featuring better performance over greater distances, the CAT5e solution runs HDCP-compliant HDMI™ technology over a single CAT5e cable.
# AVAILABILITY April 2009 in the US and Canada
# On Display At Digital Signage Expo, Interactive Technology, February 24–26, 2009, in Las Vegas at Booth #1251
# STATISTIC According to a June 2008 iSuppli report, signage and professional display volume (displays for digital signage) is projected to grow 34% CAGR through 2012.
AV360
* AV360 Component Video* Wall-Plate Set (up to 100 ft) (AV360-CSP11-WP) – $59.99 MSRP
* AV360 Analog Video Extension Cable, 100 ft. (AV360-CSC11-100) – $478.99 MSRP
* AV360 VGA + Audio Wall-Plate Set (AV360-VSA11-WP) – $139.99 MSRP
* AV360 VGA Extension Cable, 100 ft. (AV360-VSC11-100) – $99.99 MSRP
* AV360 HDMI Wall Plate (AV360-HSH11-WP) – $389.99 MSRP
* AV360 HDMI Extension Cable, 100 ft. (AV360-HSH11-100) – $499.99 MSRP
Advantages
* Easy twist-on and twist-off cap simplifies installation
* Longer distances for greater area coverage
* Higher data transfer rates at greater resolutions and distances
* Smaller cable diameters for easier conduit pulls
* Color coding for easier installations
* Assembly withstands up to 90 pounds of pulling force
* Small diameter and rounded edges navigate tight corners easily
CAT5e Extenders
* 1:1 VGA+RS232 Over CAT5e Extender (WV-VGA121-30M) – $385.99 MSRP
* 1:4 VGA Over CAT5e Extender (WV-VGA124-30M) – $1,209.99 MSRP
* 1:1 HDMI Over CAT5e Extender (WV-HD121-100M) – $ 609.99 MSRP
* 1:4 VGA Splitter (WV-VGA124-SPL) – $219.99 MSRP
* 1:4 HDMI Splitter (WV-HD124-SPL) – $389.99 MSRP
Advantages
* HDMI technology over a single CAT5e cable for easier installation and reduced cost
* Better performance over greater distances
* Better overall reliability with robust design and high tolerances
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin provides business-class solutions that include KVM switches, LCD rack consoles, and racks and enclosures, in addition to a broad USB and cable product mix. A privately held company founded in California in 1983, Belkin has developed industry-leading innovations, prized by channel partners and end users alike for their dependability, customer service, and comprehensive warranties. Belkin has achieved over 20 consecutive years of dramatic growth and remains committed to making significant strides in the areas of research and design. For product offerings, awards, and further company information, visit www.belkin.com
Belkin’s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now have offices throughout Europe—in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others—and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong.
Source: Belkin
Dynasign Integrates CognoVision Audience Measurement Technology
Gold sponsor of Digital Signage Expo integrates face-detection and people counting technology into software to enable audience measurement and demographic targeting for digital-out-of-home media.
Dynasign Corporation, a major provider of digital signage software solutions, and CognoVision Solutions Inc., a leading provider of real-time audience measurement and targeted marketing solutions, have announced a partnership whereby CognoVision technology will power the new Dynasign Audience Measurement system.
Amber Technology signs distribution for SpinetiX
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 24th, 2009. SpinetiX SA announced the appointment of Amber technology as the distributor for the SpinetiX suite of digital signage hardware & software solutions for Australia & New Zealand.
Schools and Universities Enhance Communications with Cisco Digital Media System
Digital Signage Broadcasts Class Schedules, Campus Events and Emergency Notifications
Cisco today announced that more than 1,000 organizations have adopted the Cisco® Digital Media System in just two years, led by early adopters at K-12 and higher education institutions. Schools and universities are using the Cisco Digital Media System, which includes digital signage, campus television and desktop video solutions, to improve campus communications, extend learning beyond the classroom environment and disseminate emergency notifications. Santa Clara University is the latest institution to deploy the solution.
I.C.G. Eliminates the Need for Wires: Wire-less, Profit-More
The day the Digital Signage Industry has been waiting for is finally here! I.C.G.’s MobileMedia System™, the world’s first and only completely wireless digital signage solution is available for purchase and ready to ship! Due to high demand, limited quantities remain available for NFR and commercial deployment.
At I.C.G. we make Digital Signage simple. With our plug and play MobileMedia System™, we eliminate headaches and disruption by combining a wireless broadband network module, WiFi router, integrated media player and hard drive, all in one.
MRI goes Bold …new BoldVu Digital Displays
Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. (MRI) is
pleased to announce a full line of indoor and outdoor high-definition liquid crystal Digital Displays ranging from 32” to 82” diagonal. The outdoor versions employ MRI’s exclusive LED back-light technology to provide direct sunlight white display luminance of 2,000+ nits over any ambient temperature range from -40ºC (-40ºF) to +50ºC (+122ºF).
NEC’s Eye Flavor Combines Digital Signage with Face Recognition Technology
NEC’s “eye flavor” combines an LCD display, a camera and face recognition technology to match advertising content to the customer’s gender and age range.
NEC Corp., Tokyo, announced that it has developed Japan’s first all-in-one digital signage board. Comprised of a 46-inch LCD display, camera, streaming controller and effectiveness analysis software, the new product, which goes by the name “eye flavor,” enables easy installation of digital signage and can help companies measure the results of targeted advertising programs.
Using NEC’s face recognition technology, eye flavor can distribute targeted advertising content according to the customer’s gender and age range
TiroMedia Announces $199.99 HD Digital Signage Player
TiroMedia, a leader in digital signage technology, announces a new low-cost digital signage solution. TiroMedia is now offering a High Definition Digital Signage player, the TMP 200 HD, for only $199.99.
TiroMedia (www.tiromedia.com) is now offering a low cost Digital Signage player. The TMP 200 HD is ideal for environments where there is no network connectivity. All content is played directly from a USB drive which contains the media to be played as well as an optional play list. The player supports resolutions at to 1080i and is 100% solid state (no moving parts). Most industry-standard media formats are supported. This includes, JPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and WMV9.
$120M Sports & Entertainment Complex Extends SceneStudio Digital Signage Usage
Chelsea Piers Uses SceneStudio for Member & Guest Communication at Their Health Club, Ice Rink & Golf Center
RidgeLogic Development, a developer of digital signage software for single locations, announces that Chelsea Piers, a 28-acre sports and entertainment complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities for thirty different sports, located between piers 59 and 62 on the Hudson River in New York City, has expanded their usage of SceneStudio digital signage.
In the spring of 2008 Chelsea Piers deployed SceneStudio at their Golf Club and based on the positive reaction of members, guests and staff they recently expanded usage to the Ice Skating Rink and Health Club and plan to add it to their Field House soon. Each venue displays class schedules and the location of private parties to help people easily find their way. They also use a portion of the display to advertise venue-specific services and to enhance their brand.
Muzak Announces New Digital Signage Product
Muzak Debuts New Digital Signage Product Digital Signage Offering to Comp
lement Muzak’s Music, Voice and Scent Products
Muzak, a leading provider of media solutions and sensory branding for businesses, is proud to announce Visual Solutions, its new digital signage product offering. By leveraging well-established national distribution capabilities and “best-in-class” partners, Muzak will deliver compelling, affordable visual merchandising solutions to clients of any size throughout the US. Visual Solutions will be offered to Muzak clients as part of the brand’s comprehensive media suite or tailored as a custom content service, allowing clients to fully control their branding, messaging and customer programs.