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Haivision at ISE 2013

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Haivision is bringing several important innovations to ISE 2013. Anchoring the company’s end-to-end solutions is the new Makito™ X2 HD H.264 high performance encoder. The company will also present a unique and low-cost approach to IPTV, coupling its Torpedo™ DVB to IP gateways with Amino set-top boxes (STBs). Noteworthy for CoolSign™, a digital signage system that integrates with live IP video, is its new interface, enabling administrators to manage content segments and regions along with a new low-cost signage player. Additionally, Haivision will highlight Internet media delivery technology and a new free performance media player, along with new streaming and recording appliances.

More information about Haivision and its products at ISE 2013 can be found: http://www.haivision.com/about-us/tradeshow/ISE2013/ISE2013

Easy IPTV

Torpedo™ and Amino — Haivision has released a free video player application, InStream™ Amino, for the Amino STB. Without the need for re-encoding video or provisioning any management server, InStream™ Amino presents viewers with channels and their related guide information directly from the DVB sources — as delivered through Torpedo™ DVB to IP gateways. Torpedo supports DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, and streams up to 15 live channels, delivering digital broadcasts directly to IP networks. InStream Amino can also aggregate DVB sources from multiple Torpedo gateways.

Simple, Integrated, Low-Cost Digital Signage

CoolSign™ — Haivision’s scalable digital signage platform brings together rich media content and live HD video. Coupled with Haivision’s Furnace™ IP video distribution system, the solution provides a complete end-to-end infrastructure for delivering secure video to every desktop, mobile device, and digital display. The Furnace integrates live video, recorded playback channels, digital signage channels, and VOD. CoolSign™ now extends content control within an enterprise to local screen managers with its new interface, enabling casual administrators to manage content segments and regions easily.

Extreme Encoding

Makito™ X2 — Haivision’s next generation high-definition H.264 encoding platform with dual-channel HD encoding will make its debut at ISE 2013. The Makito™ X2 H.264 encoder delivers twice the quality or half the bandwidth of competing encoders. The Makito X2 carries on the tradition of the Makito with only 55 milliseconds of encoding latency, an extensive feature set, and the ability to deliver multiple bit rates (MBR) from each source simultaneously. The Makito X2 is available as a standalone appliance or in a rackmount enclosure, supporting up to 12 channels of HD encoding within 1RU.

Speaking Session

Planning Your Multicast Enterprise Video Network
Today’s trend of delivering video over IP (VoIP) is rapidly changing the way enterprises manage and distribute their content. By using multicast video workflows, organizations can now fully leverage the opportunities of IP video and mitigate the challenges of this powerful new type of deployment. This presentation will focus on how to migrate from a baseband system successfully by providing an overview on how to select the right encoder, plan for an efficient network, choose an appropriate player/decoder, and take advantage of advanced applications — such as recording, VOD, and access control.

Education Zone – RM D204
Jan. 30, 2013
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Peter Maag, chief marketing officer, Haivision

About Haivision

Haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming, recording, managing, and distributing secure IP video and interactive media within the enterprise, education, medical/healthcare, and federal/military markets. Haivision is a private company based in Montreal and Chicago, with technical excellence centers in Beaverton, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Hamburg, Germany. With a global sales and support organization, Haivision distributes its products through value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs worldwide. More information is available at www.haivision.com.

Haivision Contact:
Anna Kozel
Marketing and Communications Manager
Tel: +1 (514) 334-5445
Email: anna [at] haivision.com

Agency Contact:
Veronica Esbona
InGear PR
Tel: +1 (954) 392-6990
Email: veronica [at] ingearpr.com

Haivision
4445 Garand
Montréal, QC, Canada H4R 2H9
Toll Free: +1 (877) 224-5445
Website: www.haivision.com

Caltron adds the HBT-0842O to complete the high bright series

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Caltron HBT-0842O High Bright LED Backlit MonitorCaltron releases theHBT-0842O, 8.4” Open Frame High Bright LED Backlit Monitor to the popular line of open frame high bright monitors.  Just like all of Caltron’s other high bright and open frame monitors, the HBT-0842O has the option of adding on addition ports to satisfy special project needs and can also have a touch application integrated, whether it is a resistive or surface acoustic wave touch panel.

Infinitus Unveils 46″ Wall-Mount Outdoor LCD at ISE 2013

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Amsterdam — Infinitus, a premier supplier of high-reliability outdoor all-in-one LCD displays, is set to debut its latest innovation at ISE 2013. The imotion 46” landscape wall-mount unit, designed specifically for sun-exposed outdoor locations, incorporates the company’s advanced technology to deliver exceptional performance and durability.

Product Highlights:

  • Imotion 46” Landscape Wall-Mount Display: This new addition to the imotion product line features a professional Samsung LCD panel with 1,500 nit brightness and a 4000:1 contrast ratio. It offers optimal performance and stability, maintaining inner enclosure temperatures within a “room temperature” range, even in environments ranging from -40°C to +55°C.
  • Upgraded Visibility Option: For superior sun readability and extended system life, customers can upgrade to a Dynascan ultra-high bright LCD panel, boasting 3,000 nits brightness and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
  • Advanced HVAC System: The bespoke thermal management system ensures that all integrated components function at peak performance, protected from humidity and dust, crucial for 24/7/365 outdoor operation.

Interactive and Secure Features:

  • Multimedia Capabilities: The imotion 46” wall-mount unit supports numerous add-ons, including touch screen interactivity, cameras, Wi-Fi hotspots, and NFC modules, making it a versatile tool for various applications.
  • Electronic Control Unit (ECU): The integrated bespoke ECU enhances system reliability, with emergency self-protection procedures such as warm and cold starts and automatic failure notifications, ensuring maximum operational security.

Why Choose imotion Technology? Infinitus’ imotion technology is the preferred choice for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and customers seeking high-performance outdoor LCD systems. Its unique features ensure sun-readable performance and minimal failure risks, even in the most challenging weather or ambient light conditions.

About Infinitus: Infinitus is a European-based specialist in developing bespoke, high-reliability outdoor LCD systems under the imotion® brand. Known for their advanced technology, these systems are built to operate continuously in the harshest conditions, with a temperature range from -40°C to +55°C. Infinitus’ focus on quality manufacturing and extensive add-on options ensures that imotion displays deliver peak performance, superior sun readability, and longevity.

For more information about Infinitus and their innovative imotion products, visit www.infinitus-outdoor.com.

Navori Signs Strategic Digital Signage Partnership In UAE

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Navori_logoLeading software vendor Navori signs up strategic partnership with Alpha Data in the United Arab Emirates.

“Digital Signage is the most prom-ising growth segment in the AV/IT markets in the Middle East and this partnership will clearly allow Alpha to further expand our ex-pertise in this area” said Mr. Fayez Ibbini, Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Data. “The choice to team up with Navori was obvious, especially given the product quality and service offer-ing Navori can guarantee for its products and Alpha’s pre– and post-sales services”

Mercedes-Benz kit out two of their flagship showrooms with 46” Freestanding Digital Posters

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Mercedes-Benz with AllSee Technologies 46inch Freestanding Digital PostersEarlier this year Mercedes-Benz Brooklands expressed an interest in our 46” Freestanding Digital Poster.

It was clear that they felt the display would be an ideal match for their high-end showroom but before the budget could be approved they had to have a demonstration of the unit. Confident in the quality of our product, we agreed to send them the screen on a 30-day trial period, with no obligation to buy. As expected, before the 30-day period was up, they purchased their first 46” Freestanding Digital Poster.

Visix Ranked First Choice for Digital Signage Software in Commercial Integrator Survey

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Visix_logoVisix, Inc. is honored to have ranked first in the digital signage software category of a recent survey by Commercial Integrator magazine. The survey of both large and small integration firms in the industry shows the top three manufacturers in 34 product categories.

“It’s thrilling to achieve this recognition from our integration partners,” says Sean Matthews, President of Visix. “We’ve embraced the channel from the beginning, and know that these partnerships are essential for the successful adoption of our technologies in higher education, corporate, healthcare and other markets. It’s a mark of our dedication to integrators that we’ve been recognized here.”

World’s largest LED Digital Advertising screen in China from Messagemaker

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largest LED digital advertising screen from Messagemaker_2 largest LED digital advertising screen from Messagemaker_1Have a close look at the image below, and look down to ground level.  The tiny figure circled is a man, which shows the enormous scale of the screen. Here are a few key statistics:

– Active display screen size 23.42m x 41.86m (980sq metres)
– Pixel pitch 12mm True
– Resolution 1952 x 3488 (that’s over 7 times more pixels than an HD 1280×720 screen)
– Number of LEDs – over 20 million
– Readability viewing distance 6 miles/ 10km
– Visibility viewing distance 12 miles/ 20km

Anchorage Health Center Adopts NoviSign Digital Signage

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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center (ANHC), a comprehensive primary care facility based in Alaska, announces the installation of NoviSign’s software using Android-compatible technology. ANHC is excited to implement NoviSign digital signage to effectively convey announcements, information, and educational instruction to clients.

Mike Lane, the IT -Systems Technician of ANHC installed NoviSign’s software this week by using a mini android PC stick. The center is excited to have a dozen screens that effectively broadcast notifications, announcements, educational blurbs, and seasonal health information, among other valuable insights for patients. For optimal client interaction, one of the screens is strategically placed at the entrance of the facility when patients are “checking-in.”

For several weeks, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center was extremely frustrated with their inability to effectively communicate with patients.  Mike Lane, an IT Technician commented on the inhibitors of successful Digital Signage implementation in the past. “The generic unit had a poorly designed Web interface, low reliability, and an investment in excess of 40 hours of labor. Often, players would freeze and we’d have to grab a ladder to manually reboot each player.” Finally, Lane researched other simpler and easier ways to deploy Digital Signage with Android-compatible software. NoviSign was his first choice.

With the installation of NoviSign’s digital signage this week, ANHC is moving in a different direction to relay essential information to clients, much like other hospitals and clinics that seek to provide relevant and timely information to patients, staff, and visitors. Digital Signage is an efficient and cost-effective way for medical facilities to keep people informed, educated, and up to date. The screens also allow ANHC and similar medical centers to promote their services. Additionally, the signage can be a form of entertainment while patients are waiting for their appointments. Mike reflected on how easy and enjoyable the digital signage transition was for his staff. “I was able to create a reliable and efficient digital signage solution that could be controlled and maintained remotely.”

Mike implemented NoviSign’s SaaS (software as a service) by simply buying a mini-Android PC player for each of his TV screens. Each mini-Android is connected to the screen via HDMI. With the facility’s Wi-Fi/LAN network support, he updates the playlists online in a manner of minutes, enabling him to broadcast to the screens from any remote location in real time. This is especially important in the healthcare industry, where health-sensitive information is constantly changing and urgent messages need to be brought to patients’ attention.

Gil Matzliah, the founder and CEO of NoviSign, is pleased to be working with ANHC. “We are happy to have our system installed at ANHC. One of the things that impressed us with this center was the IT team’s ability to set up this fully Android-based system in such a short time span. They are already seeing a difference in how they engage with patients, arriving at the medical center, who are instantly drawn to the dynamic information and images broadcasted on the screens. We are excited to follow this facility’s client engagement in the next few months as they improve the way they interact with patients.”

Hospitals and clinics are some of the fastest adopters of digital signage as the broadcast screens provide relevant and timely information for patients, staff and visitors. They also provide directions to visitors and patients in the facility, promote hospital services, and can provide entertainment and educational instruction for waiting visitors. Digital signage is an efficient way for medical facilities to keep patients, staff and visitors informed at all times, while reducing labor costs by delivering information with digital media.

Digital signage can assist visitors about:

Registration procedures
Availability of doctors, clinic hours and wait-times
Directions within the health center or hospital
Health advice and tips for a healthy life style

Citi Performing Arts Center Selects Aerva to Drive Digital Screen Network

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Aerva digital screen at Citi Performing Arts CenterCiti Performing Arts Center is one of the nation’s foremost nonprofit performing arts institutions. As guardian of historic venues — the Wang, Shubert, and Emerson Colonial theatres — Citi Performing Arts Center is the heart of Boston’s Theater District.

To broadcast information about the performances on their stages and add vibrancy to the area, the Citi Center has invested in state of the art digital assets. These include 13 interactive displays throughout their campus including 2 digital marquees, 10 indoor digital displays and 1 outdoor display.

TouchSystems Announces Holiday Sale on Touch Monitors and Displays

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TouchSystems_logoTouchSystems is ringing out 2012 with a holiday clearance sale. The company is heralding the new year with discounts on products ranging from touch-integrated desktop monitors to interactive, large-format displays.

Carol Nordin, president of TouchSystems, says, “We know our customers are planning for the new year. We want to help them get ready for it by discounting some of the products they will need for their workplaces.”

After the Success of North American Office Navori SA Opens Research & Development Centre in Montreal

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Navori_logoNavori Ql Digital Signage Platform is growing at the rate 25% year by year there for company had decided to its US technical support department with R&D resources Centre in Montreal.

Navori’s North American team fortifies position with local R&D department Swiss based NAVORI is managing its US and Canadian markets from their branch office in Montreal. Given the growth NAVORI had in the region, the company decided to expand its US technical support department with R&D resources.

America’s Leading Watch Retailer Selects YCD Multimedia’s Digital Signage Platform to Create Unique Customer Experience

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YCD Multimedia powered video walls at TOURNEAU New York City_1 YCD Multimedia powered video walls at TOURNEAU New York City_2YCD Multimedia, a global leader in providing smart digital media solutions to the retail business world, today announced that TOURNEAU, America’s leading watch retailer, has selected YCD’s C-nario Messenger digital signage platform as the engine behind a unique video display in its new concept store in South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, California.  The integrator was Media Services Worldwide, a US provider of design, integration and installation services.

Avalue Introduces a New Expandable & Modularized Rugged System – EMS-CDV

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Avalue Rugged System_EMS-CDVAvalue Technology Inc, a Global Embedded Solution provider and an Associate member of the Intel® Intelligent System Alliance. Avalue is unveiling a new Expandable & Modularized Rugged System – EMS-CDV. Focusing on routers, factory automation, control systems and industrial transportation applications, EMS-CDV is easy to extend by connecting IET (Intelligent Expansion Technology) expansion module and support Multi-COM Isolation, Multi-LAN Bypass and Multi-LAN POE Module.

Xhibit Signage: Introducing a State-of-the-Art, Cloud-based Digital Signage System from Mvix

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Mvix Xhibit HD Signage SystemMvix announces the launch of its much-awaited, cloud-based digital signage system: Xhibit Signage. The system is a combination of a digital signage device (player) and a role-based, content management system (CMS) accessible via a standard browser from any location over the internet. Built on the robust and highly versatile HTML5 / CSS3 standard, Xhibit Signage CMS is equipped to handle enterprise-scale, geographically-distributed signage network deployments. Pursuing its core business model, Mvix will offer this web application for free to all its clients. In a fast growing and competitive market segment, introduction of this state-of-the-art, content management tool for digital signage is unique and revolutionary.

MultiTouch Announces New Remote Management System for Interactive Displays Deployed Worldwide

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MultiTouch_logoMultiTaction® Site Manager Manages Thousands of Displays in Real-Time

MultiTouch Ltd., the world leader in interactive display systems, today announced a new remote management system, MultiTaction® Management Suite, and its first application, MultiTaction® Site Manager. The MultiTaction Site Manager enables system integrators, IT managers and content providers to manage thousands of globally dispersed, network connected interactive systems. This makes the solution ideally targeted for the corporate, retail, digital signage and education industries.

SoloHealth Consumer Engagement Rates Soar 200%

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SoloHealth_logoSelf-Service Digital Health & Wellness Kiosks See Strong Consumer Interaction Nationwide

SoloHealth®, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, announced today at Dell World that its SoloHealth Station® digital kiosk has seen consumer engagement rise more than 200% since late summer. To date, 5 million consumers have interacted with the kiosk, up from 2.5 million in late August. Additionally, daily consumer usage has increased 3X, going from 10,000 per day at the end of August to approximately 35,000 today.

MokiManage Brings Cloud-based Monitoring and Alerts to iPad and Android Kiosks, powering the most engaging and reliable customer experiences

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MokiManage Cloud-based MonitoringMokiManage and MokiTouch now represent the most complete solution for deploying, managing and monitoring tablet kiosks and digital signage

In nearly every type of consumer experience, tablets are making an impact that benefits consumers and businesses alike. However, engaging content and a tablet alone do not guarantee a successful tablet experience. Businesses must correctly configure and deploy the tablet, manage kiosk and device settings, and continually monitor the performance, including connectivity.