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LG Begins Rollout Of Eagerly Anticipated OLED TV

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LG OLED TVLG Ushers in New Year as First Company to Launch Sales of OLED TV

LG Electronics (LG) announced today that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its eagerly-awaited 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) WRGB OLED TV (Model 55EM9700) in South Korea this month with deliveries scheduled to begin next month.

Other markets where the revolutionary LG OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV will be available will be announced over the next several weeks along with their respective prices. The announcement comes just days before the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where an early version of the TV last year was awarded “Best of Show.”

RevelDigital Launches Advanced Android Mini PC for Digital Signage

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RevelDigital has unveiled its latest innovation in digital signage solutions, a new Android Mini PC designed for optimal performance and reliability. This launch is complemented by the release of their digital signage player software tailored for the Android platform.

Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solution

The new Android digital signage player by RevelDigital delivers comparable features to Windows 7 hardware but at a significantly reduced cost. Leveraging recent advances in System On a Chip (SOC) technology and the versatile Android operating system, this device offers robust performance and functionality ideal for the RevelDigital signage management platform.

Compact, Efficient, and Easy to Deploy

One of the standout features of Revel’s new player is its compact size and energy efficiency. Measuring just 3 inches in length and weighing only 7 ounces, this mini PC is designed to be easily concealed. It operates with an average power consumption of just 5 watts, thanks to its design with no moving parts or cooling fans. The device can be powered via any USB port, and with its integrated Wi-Fi, it eliminates the need for extensive wiring. Deployment is hassle-free: simply plug the device into the HDMI and USB ports of any modern television, and it’s ready to use.

Impressive Capabilities

Despite its small size, the device boasts impressive capabilities. It supports complex signage with multiple zones of content, including transparency, HD video, Adobe Flash, HTML, Google Gadgets, slideshows, and marquees. This ensures smooth and dynamic content display, making it a powerful tool for digital signage.

Seamless Integration with RevelDigital Platform

RevelDigital’s Android player software integrates seamlessly with their web-based management platform. This includes tools for designing content, scheduling playback, and monitoring and reporting functionalities. The template designer allows for precise layouts, while continuous monitoring of player health is ensured through screen shots of active content. Additionally, proof of play reporting provides detailed, millisecond-precision logs of content playback.

For more information about RevelDigital’s management platform, visit RevelDigital.

About Catalyst LLC

Catalyst LLC is the driving force behind RevelDigital. Focused on software development, Catalyst aims to enhance and expand RevelDigital into a comprehensive media distribution platform for businesses. They also offer reporting and billing services for resellers. Catalyst’s commitment to development, support, and training allows resellers, VARs, and OEMs to concentrate on sales. Through a global network of partners, Catalyst delivers superior, cost-effective products to the market.

ONELAN at Integrated Systems Europe “ISE 2013”

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ONELAN Digital Signage Menu BoardONELAN will be at ISE stand Q130 in Hall 10 at the Rai in Amsterdam, NL, 29-31st January 2013 showing Digital Signage and IPTV Solutions including:

• Multi-display solution for cost effective menu board and high resolution video wall deployment
• RMP, our industrial Arm based player providing a tiny PoE solid state device for low cost 1080p HD playback
• HD TV Capture signage solution for hospitality applications
• Cyclone, ONELAN’s player agnostic Enterprise Content Management System designed for large scale digital signage deployments

AIMS is first digital signage solutions company to receive SCALA-Delphi integration certificate

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Advanced Interactive Media Solutions_logoCompany configures pioneering meeting space booking solution to complement Middle East’s resurgent hospitality sector

Advanced Interactive Media Solutions (AIMS) has become the first digital signage solutions provider to obtain certification for integrating SCALA software with the Delphi Sales & Catering system. AIMS received the certificate from Newmarket International, a business solutions provider mainly serving the hospitality sector.

The integrated system facilitates meeting room booking management by obtaining information from Delphi Sales & Catering (version 9.4.1 or higher) – the software solution considered the industry standard for supporting hotels and venues in boosting bookings, lower costs, and overall customer satisfaction. Release 5 of the SCALA digital signage software for dynamic digital displays provides screen management support by showing and automatically updating booking information.

Playdium Children’s Activity Center at the River Club of Mequon Installs EyePlay

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The River Club of Mequon has selected EyeClick’s EyePlay entertainment system for its state of the art Playdium Children’s Activity Center at nines restaurant. The River Club of Mequon is the a private club on Wisconsin’s North Shore that offers an “artful combination of classic fare and gastropub chic.”

The restaurant is an upscale dining environment which overlooks a 27 hole golf course. While the River Club of Mequon does have various features for members including golf, tennis, and swimming, nines is open to the public. The restaurant’s various features including corporate meeting rooms, private dining environments, a covered balcony, and a 4000 square feet environment for kids called the Playdium Children’s Activity Center.

The new virtual playground environment will allow nines visitors to enjoy a virtual playground full of interactive technology. With the EyePlay, children over the age of 2 can play various interactive games including Disco Floor, Ice Hockey, Football, and Super Soccer. All games are entirely motion activated and project engaging animated graphics on the floor . The River Club of Mequon owner Tom Weickardt spotted the EyePlay system at the IAAPA show in Florida and stated, “I have to have this!”

Marketing Director Ryan Doerr, states “We invite kids to experience the state of art Playdium Children’s Activity Center- north shore headquarters for endless fun, laughter and kid-vivid imagination. Anything that allows children to be active in a group environment is always a hit. Now children visiting the Playdium will be the first in Wisconsin to experience EyePlay, a projection-driven virtual playground that transforms a specially designed floor area into a festival of colorful graphics with corresponding sounds that’s guaranteed to deliver hours of safe interactive fun and games.”

About EyeClick:

EyeClick specializes in creating inventive products that transform designated spaces into magical experiences. The company’s EyePlay, EyeStep and EyeWall products open up a world of possibilities to engage audiences in out-of-home locations. EyeClick has helped leading brands, from Burger King and NASA to Namco and GattiTown, transform their floors, walls and window areas into spectacular interactive displays that leave a long-lasting impression on visitors. EyeClick gives designers, hospitals, event planners, retailers, media companies, family entertainment centers, restaurants, and other organizations the ability to showcase rich interactive digital content in public spaces. More information about EyeClick can be found at http://www.eyeclick.com.

Source: EyeClick

BlueFox opened its new office in Utrecht-Netherlands

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BlueFox_logoThe leading European content provider for digital screens recently opened BlueFox B.V. The subsidiary is a 100% daughter company of BlueFox in France and is located in the city center of Utrecht in the heart of The Netherlands, close to Amsterdam. The city is known to be a pole of innovation and emerging technologies. Guillaume de La Tour, president and chairman of BlueFox and BlueFox B.V. describes its activities as follow “The Netherlands has a strong, internationally focused economy and business community and offer a favorite climate for R&D activities. And this is exactly the environment that we were looking for. BlueFox B.V. will focus on two main activities: 1. Develop the European and International markets from a sales perspective. 2. Be the BlueFox innovation lab.” BlueFox is steadily growing and stays on the way to further expansion, with the objective to deliver the most compelling and effective content to its client’s screens. New developments, like the BlueFox webshop that will officially be launched at ISE 2013 in Amsterdam, make it more and more easy for all kind of digital networks to access high quality content at an affordable price. And with the integration of new technologies such as the automatic image cropping, BlueFox is continuously innovating the market.

Digital Signage Provider StrandVision Now Extends Basic Subscription Package

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StrandVision_logoStrandVision, the digital signage software service providing company is now extending its basic signage subscription package. From now onwards, customers will get 24/7 playback hours instead of the previous weekly 80 hours.

The digital signage service providing company, StrandVision, now extends its basic subscription package. Now onwards, the customers of the company can use the digital/internet based media player system 24/7. Earlier, it was available for 80 hours per week.

Gefen Ships New 4×4 Matrix for HDMI with Four Extended Outputs using HDBaseT

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GefenPRO 4x4 Matrix for HDMIGefen’s one-box, rack mountable matrix combining 4×4 matrix switching for HDMI with signal extension capabilities built into the same frame is now available.

The GefenPRO 4×4 Matrix for HDMI w/4 ELR (Extra Long Range) routes any four hi-def sources to any four displays or projectors using HDMI. All four outputs can be extended using one CAT-5 cable per display up to 330 feet (100m) in distance. Four sender units are  packaged within the matrix enclosure, consolidating equipment for a cleaner install. Gefen’s ELR technology uses HDBaseT and enables a long distance delivery of 1080p full HD with multi-channel audio and 3DTV pass-through.

Engage Production partners with Milamber to launch experiential communications event

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Engage Production partners with Milamber FLUX event_1 Engage Production partners with Milamber FLUX event_2FLUX showcases cutting-edge of education & technology

Engage Production Ltd, technology and communication architects specialising in interactive technologies for branded environments, has announced – in association with Milamber Group – FLUX, an event showcasing the latest cutting-edge experiential communication technology, with presentations from the industry’s leading innovation experts.

Lazaro Suarez Joins Intermedia Touch as Their New Business Development executive

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Lazaro Suarez_Intermedia TouchIntermedia Touch expands its sales team by hiring Lazaro Suarez as their new Business Development Executive. Mr. Suarez has served a variety of companies in such industries as logistics, finance, media networks and web development in varied positions of senior administration, president and project management. Lazaro’s broad background of experience has enabled him to develop multi-faceted marketing initiatives and business models in diverse and dynamic environments. His hands-on approach to business development, enterprise expansion and technical savvy are ideally suited to continue the strategic success of Intermedia Touch.

Intermedia Touch is a provider of award-winning interactive software applications and innovative hardware solutions that has provided services for distinguished clients such as Florida International University, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami Marlins, and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, to name a few. With a product portfolio of custom interactive touch-screen solutions that is as impressive as its clientele list, Intermedia Touch is your source for everything interactive.

Intermedia Touch is located at 2600 NW 75th Ave, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33122. For more information, call 305-517-3894 or visit online at www.intermediatouch.com

Source: Intermedia Touch

proAV captures slice of surging video wall market

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proAV_logoAs forecasts of a dramatic rise in the global video wall industry continue to be met, proAV has confirmed the pioneering multidisplay technology has dominated its sales in key vertical markets throughout 2012.

In a recent report, Futuresource Consulting suggested the international video wall market is likely to achieve a 60 per cent growth this year, predicting sales of some 380,000 units. Rear projection cubes (RPCs) and super narrow bezel (SNB) displays are already becoming commonplace in retail, public and exhibition environments as well taking centre stage in some of the world’s most dynamic corporate spaces. Indeed, according to Parmit Bhangal of Futuresource, SNBs achieved year-on-year sales growth of more than 100 per cent last year, accounting for over 80 per cent of the total video wall market; a trend that looks set to continue.

LED Display Leader Lighthouse and Panasonic Spectacular at Spartan Stadium

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Lighthouse Led Display at Michigan State Spartans Football collaboration of Panasonic_1 Lighthouse Led Display at Michigan State Spartans Football collaboration of Panasonic_2LED Display leader Lighthouse and Panasonic have installed Lighthouse Impact 16 LED displays and two sets of LED video fascia at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, home of Michigan State Spartans football.

Spartan Stadium is in its 89th season as home to Michigan State football. Since its opening in 1923, Michigan State has won 69 percent of its games played in Spartan Stadium. In 2005, the natural grass playing surface in Spartan Stadium earned Field of the Year honors from the Sports Turf Managers Association, and the stadium has been listed as one of the nation’s most scenic venues. To Spartans fans, the stadium represents a tribute to Michigan State’s football past and a vote of confidence in its future. Prior to the 2012 season, Michigan State cast a vote of confidence to Panasonic and Lighthouse, installing new HD LED displays, scoreboards and a new sound system at Spartan Stadium. The $10 million project replaced a 14-year-old scoreboard, message board and audio system.

New Mobile Kiosk App From ArmorActive Offers Simplest Way To Make An iPad Kiosk

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ArmorActive iPad KioskMobile Kiosk, a free iPhone and iPad app by ArmorActive, gives customers a very simple way to utilize their own website as their kiosk application. The free app enables any website features and online marketing assets to be instantly available within the kiosk without the risk of users browsing away.

ArmorActive, an iPad security solutions company, recently announced the release of their latest app called “Mobile Kiosk,” the sixth iOS app in their rapidly growing suite of apps. Mobile Kiosk was released this week as a free download in the Apple iTunes App Store for iPhone and iPad, and provides customers with the simplest way to lock down their website or web-content for use as their iPad kiosk application. The app ultimately gives businesses the ability to take advantage of their website’s current features without trying to replicate or rebuild them in an app environment. Such website features often include data capture forms, lead generation landing pages, product demonstrations and existing product catalogs.

One of the Largest French Expo and Convention centers Chooses Navori Ql Digital Signage Platform

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Navori Eurexpo convention center in Lyon_FranceMyooh Digital Signage Expert choose Navori Ql Platform for Signage Solution in the Eurexpo convention center in Lyon, France.

Digital signage expert integrator MYOOH installed a NAVORI QL platform running the event sign-age displays in the EUREXPO convention center in Lyon, France.

Screens are used for visitor welcome messages in the entrance area and also display information and time schedules of the different venues.

StarTech.com’s New Wireless HD Extender Kit Enables Wireless High-Definition Connections at Distances up to 100ft/30m

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StarTech.com Wireless HD ExtenderWireless HD Transmitter and Receiver Kit enables users to connect a High-Definition display or projector to an HDMI audio/video source providing ideal solution for boardrooms, classrooms and digital signage

StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts has announced the release of a new Wireless HD Extender Kit, which enables users to wirelessly transmit a high definition audio and video signal from an HDMI source device to a High-Definition display or projector up to 100 feet (30m) away.

The extender kit is comprised of a WHDI compliant Wireless HD transmitter unit and receiver unit, as well as an infrared remote control for added convenience. The wireless HD extender delivers full High-Definition video, as well as audio and Infrared (IR), eliminating the need for an expensive cable infrastructure.

Four Winds Interactive Announces Major Software Release

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Four Winds Interactive_logoDigital Signage Software Update Boasts Major Graphic Enhancements, Improved Accessibility and Support for Modern User Interactions

Four Winds Interactive (FWi) today announced the availability of FWi Software Platform Version 4.5, or Tahiti, a major release of FWi’s software platform for creating and managing content across digital signs, interactive kiosks, mobile devices and more. Highlights of the new features in Tahiti include major graphical enhancements such as transitions, effects, animations and layering; improved accessibility through text-to-speech; and support for modern user interactions like swiping and pinching.

International Sign Association Releases Case Studies, White Paper on Digital Signage

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International Sign Association_logoTo help sign companies learn about digital signage, the International Sign Association has released a new section of its website. The website includes a white paper exploring the potential of digital signage, along with case studies of sign companies who have entered the field.

In an effort to help sign companies learn from those who already have entered the digital signage field, the International Sign Association has launched a new section of its website. The section includes a white paper exploring the opportunities that dynamic digital signage offers static sign companies and case studies of sign companies that have completed installations of digital projects.