IAdea, the technology leader who introduced the first HTML5-based digital signage media appliance in the signage industry, is announcing its second-generation HTML5-eanbled digital signage media appliances. A series of seven new devices are becoming available for the digital signage system integrator: three new 10-inch digital signboards, three new media players, and the world’s first Open Pluggable Spec (OPS)-compliant player module based on non-Intel architecture. The new line of products will be showing off their technology at the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe and Digital Signage Expo shows.
IAdea Introduces Next-gen HTML5-based Digital Signage Platform
ViewSonic Brightens Projector Lineup; Including New Networkable, High Bright and Short Throw Models
ViewSonic Delivers Performance With 3-Year Limited Parts and Labor and 1-Year Lamp Warranties Along With Express Exchange® Service*
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, is demonstrating its dedication to the projection category today by rolling out full revamps of its projector offerings with brand new models announced as part of the PJD5, PJD6 and PJD7 series.
“Whether the user is looking for a budget-friendly model for everyday use, network connectivity, or a high brightness solution, ViewSonic has the projector to perfectly fit any environment and need,” said Roger Chien, product manager for ViewSonic. “Users can also feel confident in their selection, knowing that ViewSonic stands behind every projector with our industry-leading 3-1-1 limited warranty.”
Flypaper Studio Releases Flypaper Version 3.8 Featuring New and Enhanced Features
New Exciting Features Added to Flypaper Software to Enhance User Experience
Flypaper™ Studio, Inc. releases Flypaper version 3.8 adding new and improved features to the digital signage content creation software. Flypaper 3.8 includes updates that allow users to easily search for Getty Images, use multi-language fonts and more to enrich their Flypaper experience.
“One of the great new features we are thrilled to offer is the addition of Getty Images Enterprise Integration,” said Don Pierson, Founder and President of Flypaper Studio, Inc. “This feature will allow users to easily search for Getty Images directly in the Flybrary and drag and drop the image right into their Flypaper project.”
CAYIN to Demonstrate New Digital Signage Solutions at ISE 2013
CAYIN Technology will showcase a new generation of digital signage players and servers for both high-end and entry-level users along with the social media integration at booth 10P116, Integrated Systems Europe 2013.
CAYIN will present the continuing development of digital signage solutions and the social media integration at booth 10P116, Integrated Systems Europe 2013, from January 29 to 31.
In ISE 2013, CAYIN will showcase a new generation of digital signage players and servers for both high-end and entry-level users. New media players are smaller, lighter, and energy-saving. The new server also largely upgrades hardware capabilities and notably increases operational efficiency. CAYIN continues to refine its existing product line and provides users with more choices in accordance with different project requirements.
StrandVision Digital Signage Reduces Monthly Electronic Sign Subscription Cost
A twenty percent reduction is now offered to new and existing StrandVision Digital Signage subscribers with the new monthly automatic payment system.
StrandVision Digital Signage today announced that it has reduced the cost of its digital signage subscriptions by 20% for customers using automatic monthly credit card payments.
Under the automatic plan StrandVision subscribers’ monthly fees are:
Basic Package = $42.99
Streaming Media Package = $86.99
Gold Package = $155.99
Platinum Package = $216.99
Duplicate Signage = $25.99
Origin Displays Teams with B&H Precision to Develop New Drive-thru
Strategic partnership triggers growth in the QSR industry for Origin Displays and B&H Precision
In June 2012, Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, and B&H Precision Metal Fabricators formed an official partnership. B&H Precision Fabricators, Inc., specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication for the Medical, Computer, Aircraft, Electronics and Architectural Industries and has done so since 1978. Their laser cutting technology has extended their experience to many additional verticals requiring precision fabrication.
Navori Ql Digital Signage Player Functionality now available on Android Technology
Navori QL Digital Signage Server allows for a transparent content management of both Windows and Android Players for Communication and hospitality experience.
This newest player core has the same playback quality and functionality as the windows version, offering a stunning seamless 1080p TV look and feel with multi-layer function on all Android appliances (Smart TV, Tablets and even on a mini HD player device that will become available at a retail price of less than 100 USD ! THE NAVORI QL HYBRID SIGNAGE SERVER version 1.0.0.24 allows for a transparent content management of both Windows and Android players. NAVORI QL SERVER offers full load balancing to ensure absolute scalability at the lowest bandwidth use.
YCD Multimedia Unveils Cutting-Edge MegaPixel Playback Devices at ISE 2013
YCD Multimedia, a global leader in smart digital media solutions, is set to launch its innovative MegaPixel embedded playback devices at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2013. These devices, powered by Intel® Core™ processors, are designed to handle ultra-high resolution content and beyond, promising to revolutionize the digital signage industry.
The Intel-based devices are integrated with YCD|Wall, a video wall solution that ensures synchronized visual content across multiple screens at pixel-perfect quality. The Intel Core processors provide an integrated graphics solution, enhancing the devices’ performance.
Features of the MegaPixel Player Devices
The MegaPixel Player Devices are compact yet powerful, featuring 2 or 3 video ports, each delivering resolutions higher than full HD. Combined, these ports produce ultra-high resolution outputs without the need for additional video cards. This configuration allows for seamless playback of high-resolution content, meeting advanced video compression standards such as H.264.
The synchronized operation of multiple devices creates an unlimited megapixel playback canvas, making it an ideal solution for the growing demand for high-resolution video displays in digital signage.
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
Dani Zeevi, CTO of YCD Multimedia, highlighted the significance of these devices, stating, “The new and extremely powerful playback devices are an important milestone in the digital signage industry, addressing the growing demand for megapixel video playback. We plan to use these products to support many of the advanced video formats available.”
Jose Avalos, Director of Visual Retail at Intel Corporation, added, “The new playback devices combine the powerful performance of Intel hardware and YCD software, reflecting extensive experience, knowhow, and innovation in the digital signage world. Both companies offer the industry best-of-breed solutions to meet the increasing challenges of displaying and managing ultra-high definition content.”
About YCD Multimedia
YCD Multimedia is a leading provider of advanced digital media solutions, serving a wide range of industries, including retail. Their flexible platforms help businesses attract clients, reinforce branding, and achieve measurable impacts on their operations. YCD’s comprehensive offerings combine strategy, professional services, and cutting-edge technology to enhance customer experience and optimize business outcomes.
Founded in 1999, YCD Multimedia has partnered with over 2,000 clients, including top-tier brands such as Burger King, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Estee Lauder, Ferrari, Cartier, and Diesel. Headquartered in the United States, with offices in the UK and Israel, YCD Multimedia continues to expand its global reach. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com.
Visit YCD Multimedia at ISE 2013
YCD Multimedia will be showcasing their new MegaPixel playback devices at ISE 2013, booth #N116, Hall 10. Attendees are invited to explore these groundbreaking solutions and discover how they can enhance their digital signage capabilities with ultra-high resolution content.
For further details and to schedule a demo, please visit YCD Multimedia’s ISE page.
Mvix Cares partnering with water.org to Provide Clean Water Sources Around the World
Mvix, the industry leader in technology and products for high-definition digital signage systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, hard-disk based HTPCs, portable media-centers, and content management systems, announced today that it has selected to work with water.org to raise awareness of the global water crisis and help raise funds for the cause. The effort is the first in Mvix’s newly launched corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative (“Mvix Cares”) to provide for those in need across the world.
SUBARU STEALS THE SHOW AT THE SALON DE L’AUTO
The Québec Subaru Dealers’ Association will benefit from a spectacular showcase at the Montréal International Auto Show from January 18 to 27. Utilizing Zoom Media’s out-of-home Business network, all of the advertising space in the parking facility, as well as all of the elevators leading to the Palais des congrès, will take on a striking look. With the collaboration of Zoom Media, this campaign invites visitors to dominate the elements (“Dominez les éléments”) thanks to Subaru vehicles. Visuals, sound effects and 3D images will reflect the four environments of the new advertising campaign presented by the Québec Subaru Dealers’ Association. This major advertising initiative produced by Rinaldi Communication Marketing, required more than two months of planning.
The advertising stunt will be mainly organized around the brand new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Upon their arrival, visitors will discover the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek staged in an urban and country setting as it occupies three spaces at the entrance to the Palais des Congrès’ parking facility, thereby demonstrating that it offers the best of both worlds. Another wall will be dedicated to a spectacular 3D montage of the 2013 Subaru BRZ featuring a spectacular fireball.
Let’s get connected: F35 panorama projector deployed by Cyviz in entry-level collaborative telepresence product
Standard data-sharing solution set to widen market accessibility
Already benefiting the telepresence and collaborative working supply chain, the projectiondesign® F35 panorama projector is deployed as part of the brand-new Cyviz C1 Panorama entry-level visual collaboration solution by display specialists Cyviz. It will make its public debut on the projectiondesign stand 1M27 at ISE 2013 alongside a C1 7.6 megapixel-resolution display that uses two F35 wqxga ultra-high-resolution projectors for advanced visualization and critical analysis.
The Cyviz C1 Panorama combines basic visualization with telepresence and data sharing abilities. It provides users with flexibility in displaying multiple sources of data, sharing data with remote locations and collaborating via telepresence. A single user interface manages all operations including seamless integration with Cisco video codecs.
AIMS to discuss latest ‘customer engagement technology solutions’ at 16th Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East in Dubai
Global digital signage systems market to reach USD 13.8 billion by 2017
Advanced Interactive Media Solutions (AIMS), the GCC market leader in digital signage solutions, today announced that it will conduct an exclusive seminar on the topic “Customer engagement technology solutions” during its participation at the 16th Annual Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East, which will run from January 20 to 22, 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Ahmed ElRidi, CEO of AIMS, will conduct the presentation that will highlight the lucrative growth potential of the global digital signage systems market, which is expected to reach a value of USD 13.8 billion by 2017, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts Inc.
Gefen Introduces Three New KVM Extenders Using Video Over IP Technology to Deliver Audio, Video, USB, Microphone and RS-232 over a Local Area Network (LAN)
Streaming KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) signals over a Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure is the newest solution Gefen provides to improve computer accessibility anywhere in the building.
Three new solutions: the HDMI KVM over IP; DVI KVM over IP and VGA KVM over IP extenders, all provide an effective way to extend peripherals over CAT-5 cable to access computer video, audio, and control from any room within the LAN. High definition video resolution up to 1080p is supported using the same CAT-5 cable with additional benefit of sending two channels audio, microphone in/out, USB, RS-232 and IR.
Signbox launches internship program as springboard for best Singapore talent
Signbox Microsystems Pte Ltd, a leading Asian digital signage software supplier, launched a successful internship program that ran throughout the Christmas period from their head office in Singapore engaging some of Singapore’s most talented software engineering students.
Students were selected through a very competitive three-tier interview process in order to gain a place on the internship. The program allows students from the Singapore’s top universities to experience a real-world working environment in a fast paced software company.
Pearl Media and Creative i Use 3D Technology to Make Building Vanish in Downtown L.A.
3D Experience Visually Demonstrates That ‘If A Commercial Property isn’t Advertised on LoopNet.com, it Might as Well be Invisible’
In a first-of-its-kind experience, Pearl Media, a non-traditional media company specializing in groundbreaking out-of-home brand experiences and Creative i, a Palo Alto-based integrated communications firm, teamed to erase a building from Los Angeles’ storied skyline last night for CoStar Group’s LoopNet.com, the #1 marketplace for commercial real estate online. Using state-of-the-art 3D projection technology, the companies visually demonstrated that ‘if a commercial property isn’t advertised on LoopNet Premium Lister, it might as well be invisible.’ Onlookers watched as the 12-story building on W. 9th Street between S. Olive and Hill Street vanished right before their eyes.
Delphi Display Systems Announces Record Results for 2012
Delphi Display Systems, Inc. the world’s leading provider of quick service restaurant (QSR) drive-thru performance optimization products and outdoor digital signage systems, today announced it achieved record financial results for calendar fiscal year 2012. The results were driven by significant growth across multiple product lines in its domestic QSR drive-thru technology business.
Delphi Display Systems experienced positive growth during 2012 with revenues and profitability reaching the highest level in the company’s 17 year history. Revenues grew by more than 15% compared with 2011 results, with profitability also up versus the prior year. The company’s record financial results were fueled by the strong adoption of its new Insight™ product offerings and by sharp gains in market share. Unit sales also increased significantly during the period as demand rose for all products despite stiff economic headwinds and competitive price pressures.
IBASE Technology Partners with Symmetry Electronics
IBASE Technology Inc., a leader in the industrial PC products sector, has recently partnered with Symmetry Electronics to enhance its distribution capabilities across various key markets including digital signage, gaming, medical, and industrial automation. This collaboration leverages IBASE’s extensive range of single board computers and Symmetry’s robust distribution network to address the growing demands of the embedded market.
IBASE’s product line features a diverse array of hardware solutions, including ATX, Mini-ITX, and Micro-ATX form factors, along with industrial motherboards and standalone systems. These products are built around leading-edge AMD and Intel® processors, emphasizing the company’s partnership with these major chip manufacturers. As an AMD Embedded Solutions Partner and an Associate Member of the Intel Intelligent Systems Alliance, IBASE collaborates closely with these firms to produce high-performance, reliable, and innovative products.
Notable among IBASE’s offerings are the SI-08 and SI-38 digital signage players. The SI-08 is a compact, fanless player, optimized for energy-efficient HD content playback, making it an ideal solution for challenging installation environments. It is equipped with AMD Radeon™ HD6320 graphics and supports numerous connectivity options including HDMI, USB, and optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The SI-38 model, recognized for its outstanding design, features an AMD R-series Quad Core APU and offers dual display video playback capabilities, designed to operate reliably around the clock under continuous use. Its slim, thermally efficient chassis supports extensive customization options, catering to various customer requirements.
Symmetry Electronics, founded in 1998, brings its comprehensive expertise in wireless, video, and embedded semiconductor products to this partnership. The distributor is well-positioned to enhance IBASE’s market reach, backed by its extensive logistics, sales, and technical support capabilities. Gil Zaharoni, CEO of Symmetry Electronics, emphasized the synergy between the two companies, highlighting their commitment to providing high-quality, integrated, and power-efficient technology solutions.
IBASE Technology, established in 2000 and listed on TASDAQ under 8050, continues to innovate within the industrial computing sphere, driven by a commitment to practical and reliable solutions. The company’s ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications underline its dedication to quality in manufacturing industrial PC products.