I'm on my way to see a 'very promising' new display technology from Christie Digital this week!

You can click on the Christie SkyScraper Logo on the right side to go directly to their website for Microtiles.

I'll be winging my way to NYC for the unveiling to an 'invited' guest list of folks.  I see that Adrian Cotterill from the Daily DooH will also be there, coming from Jolly Old England for this event.

I believe that digital signage will progress much more rapidly when the message can be placed either in the area very near where the customer meets the product; OR, when you can make a big enough bang to drag the customer's eyes from searching out the mundane business they are on and take notice of what your sign says.  There are way too many signs and unless it is near the point of purchase or big enough to be noticed; it will be a tough proposition to get a real ROI.

I think this new solution from Christie Digital has the potential to be 'the' right solution for really getting the eyes of the customer.

The ability to make shapes that aren't the standard will also contribute to it's success in attracting the consumer eye.

To Christie:  Best wishes on the unveiling of this exciting new product!  I will see you Wednesday evening in New York City!

10 Years in Digital Signage; What a Long Strange Trip it's Been!

Robert J. Grawet
Founder,
Worldwide Digital Signage Network
and
General Manager
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I first became involved in digital signage in 2000 when I attended a very good seminar conducted by one of the leaders in those days; 'Clarity Visual Systems'. Paul Gulick (CEO) and others like Jeff Dowell gave me my first in-depth look at the market at this early digital signage seminar, during Infocomm 2000.

Later, I would meet people like Carre Dawson (then with EDR) a real expert from the earliest days of digital signage. Carre took me under her wing and showed me alot about the industry in those early days. Carre is still one of the real experienced sources for our industry.

I had known Brad Gleeson for some time by then, as he was involved with Activelight and several other customers who had been a customer of mine when I represented Da-Lite Screen Company. Brad remains at the top of the game in this industry.

Wow...10 years! It's hard to believe.

As I spend more time in the industry; I begin to see how it compares to every other technology industry in how it is evolving.

I spent the first several years at SMART Technologies, Inc., the world's largest supplier of electronic whiteboards. I was in charge of the OEM efforts and as such, I was very focused on selling our innovative camera driven touch technology to the emerging digital signage industry.

Just like in the 'personal' computer business in 1982, I was focused on selling the wrong thing. I was selling the guts. An industry doesn't evolve as it should until it sells 'the solution' to someone's problem. It took from the introduction of the personal computer until about 1985 for there to be widespread 'solution' software and systems to make everyday business and small companies have the true need for a personal computer, in order to stay up with the big guys.

I began to see this in 2004, as customer after customer would tell me; "This touch technology of yours is very good, but it's just one component, I need a real solution."

I finally saw the light about 2006 (it's true, I am kind of slow), and began efforts to create a digital signage solution that the average company could use to help them generate the spread of whatever message they wished to put out.

In the Digital Signage market today there are many good solutions for the customer, no matter what that user needs to accomplish.

Nowadays, the trick for the customer is to realize that the company with Solution 'A', may not be the company with the Solution 'B' that his/her company needs.

I think that there are too many solution providers per customer and predict a contraction in this area, along with the trade show arena. (addressed farther down)

All of this is great for the customer, and I predict 2010 to be 'the year' of the customer!


Here are some thoughts about the evolution of the PC industry.

The PC industry did not really take off until there was enough software available that people began to see a more universal need to have a computer, and when 'ordinary' folks were able to use this software.

The early spreadsheet software from VisiCalc in 1980 ran only on Mac's. Excel was introduced in 1987; 7 years later to run on the more ubiquitous PC based machines.

The first word processing software called WordStar was introduced in 1979. It wasn't until the mid 80's that word processing software became easy enough for 'regular' people to use it. Here's a quote about the world of word processing in that era; it may sound like the hype of the digital signage market in its early days;

"In the early days, the size of the market was more promise than reality... WordStar was a tremendous learning experience. I didn't know all that much about the world of big business. I thought I knew it" Quote from Seymour Rubenstein the inventor of WordStar.

DOESN'T that sound familiar to all of you who began in those early days of digital signage?

There were all kinds of consultants, and 'how to' seminars (done at meetings in cities around the country vs. as a webinar, so much slower to get the word out). There were trade shows galore.

I think the major PC tradeshow called Comdex hit its maximum number of events in about 1999. They had expanded the original Las Vegas based show to include: Comdex Spring (Atlanta/Chicago), Comdex Vancouver BC, Comdex Singapore, Comdex many other cities. There were so many events, that it was hard to determine which one to participate in.

This ended in 2003 with the last Comdex Las Vegas.

I believe the DS Industry has a minimum of two times the number of trade shows necessary. There are several very good shows, so the problem is how to determine which show to invest in.

As the DS world becomes more mainstream and also more uniform, there will be less need for so many shows.

Finally; when the value of the PC product hit a point that the average human being could see an advantage to having it; it became a huge industry and made many billionaires.

I believe that the DS industry is on the cusp of becoming that important. I've heard speeches from industry luminaries as early as 1999 say that "next year this industry will explode"...and other forms of that. I've heard those sayings at every digital signage tradeshow and conference for all these years.

In my humble opinion; I think that 2010, will finally bring us 'the year' for digital signage.

StrandVision Offers Digital Signage Hardware Package

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

StrandVision Offers Digital Signage Hardware Package

 

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Nov. 11, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced that it is offering a complete digital signage hardware package to give its customers a single source for turnkey digital signage solutions.

The hardware package is available in combination with a StrandVision Digital Signage subscription. It is preconfigured and registered to the user's subscription by StrandVision engineers so that users can simply connect the system through their high speed Internet connection to immediately display their StrandVision Digital Signage.

"Some of our customers requested a complete digital signage system package," said Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. "We decided to make it turnkey so that any customer can easily handle installation in minutes – no matter what their computer expertise. We've found that it's especially attractive to customers with several locations, such as retail operations, restaurants and industrial distributors, that want to have the systems drop-shipped to each location and plugged in by local staff."

The system includes a computer with a dual core processor, a Microsoft Windows operating system and a 28" monitor. The pre-configured hardware is priced at $1,199.99 plus shipping, and comes with a one-year warranty. Purchasers must also be StrandVision Digital Signage subscribers.

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC delivers low-cost, Web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) digital signage through a patent-pending approach that delivers content to subscribers' LCD and plasma displays, as well as computer screens and Web sites. StrandVision's service distributes text and graphics pages, video content, and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising), education (student, staff and visitor information), employee break rooms (events and benefits), non-profit and religious organizations (member and supporter communications), and other applications.

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net (http://www.pc-2-tv.net), a fully digital, high-definition (HD) personal computer-to-television adapter for use with digital signage and many other applications.

StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www.strandvision.com/?installers). Additional information about StrandVision is available at http://www.strandvision.com, by calling 715-235-7446 or emailing sales@strandvision.com.

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StrandVision

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mjstrand@strandvision.com

Sandy McLaughlin

Soucy Communications Group

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NEWS: Gefen Breaks Distance Barrier Using CAT-5 Cable to Carry HDMI v1.3 at 1080p Full HD.

CHATSWORTH, CA – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the release of its HDMI v1.3 over CAT-5 ELR (Extra Long Range) extender. This sender/receiver system sends high definition video with audio, Ethernet and IR back channel up to 330 feet (100m) over just one CAT-5 cable. This is nearly double the distance previous systems could reach using two CAT-5 cables.

"Installers can now turn to Gefen for the most cutting-edge and affordable CAT-5 cable-based extension system for HDTV," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO, Gefen Inc. "The HDMI v1.3 CAT-5 ELR cuts cable costs, expands the range of HDTV signal delivery and allows standard network devices to be extended over the same cable."

The ability to extend Ethernet allows IP-based applications to be easily integrated into the system, and an IR blaster allows the remote source to be controlled by an IR remote pointed at the display.

Hi-def resolutions up to 1080p/60 full HD supporting deep color, lip sync and 8.1 digital audio with Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio are delivered instantly from the local source to the extended display.

The system's sender unit connects to the source; the receiver unit connects to the display. One CAT-5 cable connects the sender to the receiver, and may be placed in conduit or run along the floor.

A true plug and play installation, ease of use and a reliable, steadfast performance make the HDMI v1.3 CAT-5 ELR a valuable product for anyone installing hi-def audio/video systems today.

The HDMI v1.3 CAT-5 ELR will begin shipping in December 2009. Orders may be placed with one of Gefen's international resellers, US-based distributors or online at Gefen.com.

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Gefen's foray into wireless high definition video extension, integration of alternative content for digital cinemas, and high-end audio processing adds to its reputation as an innovative resource for installers and system integrators. In 2008, Gefen launched GefenTV, which delivers professional quality home theater accessories streamlined for plug and play operation.

Gefen solutions are available around the world through a respected network of international distributors and resellers, offering local support. Technical representatives and engineers are available for consultation in Gefen's Los Angeles area headquarters.

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Minicom Digital Signage and Remote Media agree on cooperation to integrate products, leading to a powerful solution for the digital signage market

Zurich, Switzerland (October 29th, 2009) – Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, has announced the expansion of their product abilities in conjunction with Remote Media.

The United Kingdom based company Remote Media has integrated the management of the DS Vision 3000® System into their product, signagelive® - a digital signage platform solution for management of multi-site digital signage networks. The DS Vision 3000® by Minicom Digital Signage is the unique system on the market to include fully bi-directional RS-232 communication, allowing remote monitoring of screen operation time, viewing screen status, adjusting volume and brightness and turning screens on/off, all from your own console, therefore, narrowcasting high-definition video and stereo-audio from one player to multiple remote screens located up to 600m/2000ft away over CAT5 cable. With the integration of the command protocols the user of SignageLive will now be able to remotely access, monitor and manage all connected displays remotely; hence significantly reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the overall digital signage network operations.

 

“Through the technology cooperation with Signage Live, we further strengthen our offering to the market. Remote Media is a technology leader in the market and renowned for its innovative product and marketing initiatives. We are proud to work with this outstanding team of excellent professionals and strongly believe it will lead to major joint opportunities in the near future.

We will further work on deepening our partnership, providing network operators and end-users with leading edge and fully integrated solutions.” says Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage Div.

 

"The Minicom DS Vision range of products have become the industry standard for Digital Signage networks, deploying sites with multiple displays connected to a single player.

By incorporating native support for Minicom DS Vision products within signagelive, we have created a powerful solution enabling the update, management and control of thousands of screens across any number of locations, all from a standard web browser." says Jason Cremins, CEO Remote Media.

About Minicom Digital Signage:

Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom technology. Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

 

About Remote Media:

The multi-award winning signagelive® from Remote Media enables a diverse range of customers worldwide across every industry sector to manage and distribute digital media content over the Internet to a comprehensive range of devices from mobile phones to large format displays. Unlike expensive and inflexible on-premise alternatives, signagelive® is a multi-tenant, subscription based solution hosted in the Cloud. Using a standard web browser, signagelive® customers can manage a single player through to a multi-country network of thousands of devices.

 

 

For more information:

Gil Raz

Marketing Communication

Minicom Digital Signage

T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700 

mailto:gil.raz@minicom.com

www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

 

 

 

 

 

Press Release : signagelive and Westbase Technology launch 'signagelive freedom'

Hello,

 

Please find attached press release and image regarding the release of our ‘signagelive freedom’ 3G mobile proposition for delivering cellular/mobile digital signage networks.

 

Feel free to ask any questions or request further information.

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University of Wisconsin-Stout Rolls Out StrandVision Digital Signage

 

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University of Wisconsin-Stout Rolls Out StrandVision Digital Signage

 

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Oct. 22, 2009 – The University of Wisconsin-Stout has installed a digital signage software system from StrandVision LLC in its Millennium Hall technology services building.

The signage, displayed on 52-inch digital monitors, is in the building's two main lobbies. It carries announcements, lab and help desk hours, a building directory and weather with Doppler radar, as well as a special Internet-based technology news feed.

The Learning & Information Technology staff selected StrandVision. "The decision was based on StrandVision's Software as a Service (SaaS) model that minimizes hardware and networking investments and overhead, as well as day-to-day computer security and maintenance tasks," said Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO.

The system is hosted by StrandVision, and the pages are delivered directly to the UW-Stout digital signage system over the Internet.

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC delivers low-cost, Web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) digital signage through a patent-pending approach that delivers content to subscribers' LCD and plasma displays, as well as computer screens and Web sites. StrandVision's service distributes text and graphics pages, video content, and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising), education (student, staff and visitor information), employee break rooms (events and benefits), non-profit and religious organizations (member and supporter communications), and other applications.

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net (http://www.pc-2-tv.net), a fully digital, high-definition (HD) personal computer-to-television adapter for use with digital signage and many other applications.

StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www.strandvision.com/?installers). Additional information about StrandVision is available at http://www.strandvision.com, by calling 715-235-7446 or emailing sales@strandvision.com.

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StrandVision

715-235-7446 X100

mjstrand@strandvision.com

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Soucy Communications Group

781-898-7305

smclaughlin@scg-pr.com

 

 

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NEWS: 16x16 DVI Matrix.

Large DVI Matrix from Gefen Lets You Switch and Distribute 16 Computers to 16 Displays

CHATSWORTH, CA - Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the release of its new 16x16 DVI Matrix, delivering a one-to-one or one-to-many video distribution. Access is controlled by the front-panel, RS-232 connection, IR remote or an IP local area network. The front panel display conveniently lists status and switching information.

This matrix switcher supports 1920x1200 resolutions, and offers an amazingly fast switch with very low cross-talk between adjacent channels. It can be rack mounted and combined with any of Gefen's DVI extension solutions to deliver high resolutions to remote displays.

The Gefen 16x16 DVI Matrix can be used in a variety of applications, including recording studios with a need to command and control multiple workstations. It is ideal for digital signage, large presentations in corporate, medical, education and broadcast facilities, and for video walls. It will begin shipping in November 2009.

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Gefen's foray into wireless high definition video extension, integration of alternative content for digital cinemas, and high-end audio processing adds to its reputation as an innovative resource for system integrators. In 2008, Gefen launched its GefenTV line, which delivers professional quality home theater accessories streamlined for plug and play operation.

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Minicom Digital Signage selects Videosophia srl as its Representative Office in Italy

Zurich, Switzerland (October 19^th, 2009) – Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, is proud to announce the appointment of Videosophia srl as its representative office in Italy.

 

This agreement gives Videosophia’s customers access to the latest technology for the transmission of high resolution multimedia content in real-time from a player to any number of screens. Minicom Digital Signage extension and distribution systems enable high quality images and audio to be transmitted over long distances, producing an extremely powerful digital signage solution.

 

“We are excited to be working with Videosophia srl.” commented Esteban Perez, Minicom Digital Signage Sales Manager. “Their understanding and experience in the Digital Signage and AV market will be a tremendous resource for us and our customers. Joining forces with Videosophia puts us in a position to grow and develop our business in Italy and fits into our long-term commitment to the Digital Signage and AV markets. We expect this partnership to be an excellent added value for future growth with our Italian Digital Signage customer and projects base.”

 

"I'm very pleased with this agreement with Minicom Digital Signage. Their high technology will help us further develop the Digital Signage market and provide our customers with a very good solution for their applications and projects." commented Stefano Penna, Managing Director Videosophia.

 

 

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms.  The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. They also keep network costs down by reducing equipment and licensing requirements and better preserving your system. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom technology. A private company with over two decades of experience in providing innovative technology solutions, Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

 

About Videosophia srl

Videosophia srl is Italy's premier digital signage agency, providing complete solution to its customers. As a full service agency, Videosophia's expertise in all vertical industries is recognized by its clients. The company has established a reputation for delivering high quality products backed by professional and friendly technical support and service.

 

 

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Mike Holder is StrandVision Digital Signage System Giveaway Winner

 

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Mike Holder of Noland Company is the StrandVision

Digital Signage System Giveaway Winner

 

New drawing announced for October…

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Oct. 13, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of Web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) digital signage, has announced that Mike Holder of Noland Company, a WinWholesale Company, is the winner of the StrandVision Digital Signage system drawing. Holder is based in Noland's Harrison, Ark. office/showroom. The prize includes a one-year StrandVision Digital Signage software subscription with a personal computer and display.

Holder will be able to use the Digital Signage display at the Harrison showroom. The turnkey system simply requires a high-speed Internet connection.

Participants were able to enter the no obligation drawing simply by taking a Test Drive of the StrandVision Digital Signage service on StrandVision's Web site.

New drawing for October

StrandVision also announced a new contest for October. This month participants can win a one-year StrandVision Digital Signage subscription valued at $1,800 simply by visiting http://www.strandvision.com/testdrive.html and taking the Test Drive. The Test Drive does not download or install software on participants' computers. Once the Test Drive is completed and saved, the participant is automatically registered for the drawing.

"Congratulations to Mike. We're looking forward to supplying the service to Noland Company. We know that it will add another dimension to the customer experience in their showroom and help them sell more of their solutions," said Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. "We were pleased with the customer feedback and decided to give someone else the chance to win a subscription, so we launched a new contest for October."

The Take a Test Drive promotion runs through October 31, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (Central). Rules are available on the StrandVision site at http://www.strandvision.com/testdrive.html.

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC delivers low-cost, Web-based SaaS digital signage through a patent-pending approach that delivers content to subscribers' LCD and plasma displays, as well as computer screens and Web sites. StrandVision's service distributes text and graphics pages, including video content, and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising), employee break rooms (events and benefits), non-profit and religious organizations (member and supporter communications), and other applications.

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net (http://www.pc-2-tv.net), a fully digital, high-definition (HD) personal computer-to-television adapter for use with digital signage and many other applications.

StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www.strandvision.com/?installers). Additional information about StrandVision is available at http://www.strandvision.com, by calling 715-235-7446 or emailing sales@strandvision.com.

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Mike Strand

StrandVision

715-235-7446 X100

mjstrand@strandvision.com

Sandy McLaughlin

Soucy Communications Group

781-898-7305

smclaughlin@scg-pr.com

 

 

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NEWS: DisplayPort Extreme Fiber Optic Extenders.

New DisplayPort Extreme Solutions from Gefen Deliver High Resolution Video to Extended Displays Using Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cables

CHATSWORTH, CA – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the availability of several new DisplayPort Extreme cable solutions. Timed to match the rapid adoption of the new interface, which is predicted to outpace traditional interfaces leading up to 2013, Gefen's DisplayPort Extreme extenders come in conveniently pre-terminated lengths of 75 (23m), 100 (30m), 150 (45m), 210 (64m) and 300 feet (91m).

Without using one of these solutions, users are limited to a 50 foot (15m) distance between computer and display. For many audio/video professionals creating edit bays or working with digital signage displays, this 50 foot distance is too limited.

"Gefen's new DisplayPort Extreme cables enable high quality audio and video to be extended simply over one cable, with an impeccable remote performance," said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO, Gefen Inc. "Without the DisplayPort Extreme solutions, computer users are limited to a fraction of the distance available."

Equipped on both ends with DisplayPort connectivity, these cables offer plug and play operability, using power to propel high resolution video with audio up to 300 feet in distance. Both single or dual link video modes are supported up to 2560x1600 resolutions.

The use of fiber optic components guarantees any resolution can be delivered in a pure digital format without compromising signal integrity. HDCP compliance is supported for those integrating home entertainment video.

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Gefen's foray into wireless high definition video extension, integration of alternative content for digital cinemas, and high-end audio processing adds to its reputation as an innovative resource for installers and system integrators. In 2008, Gefen launched GefenTV, which delivers professional quality home theater accessories streamlined for plug and play operation.

Gefen solutions are available around the world through a respected network of international distributors and resellers, offering local support. Technical representatives and engineers are available for consultation in Gefen's Los Angeles area headquarters.

For more information:

Linda Morgan
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Press Release: The Digital Signage Connections Tour

At The Digital Signage Show, November 10-11. 2009, many programs have been organized and implemented to increase the benefits that attendees will receive by attending.

 

One of these new programs is The Digital Signage Connections Tours, sponsored by Magenta Research.  These tours will stop at many booths throughout the exhibit floor, to allow attendees to better understand the complexities of a digital signage deployment and schedule private appointments with those organizations that can help them deploy successfully.

 

Below is the press release and description about the tour.  If you have questions please feel free to contact me.

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MAGENTA RESEARCH TO HOST 'DIGITAL SIGNAGE CONNECTION TOUR' AT YEAR-END INDUSTRY CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK

 

Organizers for The Digital Signage Show Partner with Magenta Research to Add New Educational Program to Event Roster

 

October 7, 2009 – New Milford, CT – Magenta Research announced today they are hosting The Digital Signage Connections Tour at The Digital Signage Show, from November 10–11, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. 

 

The Digital Signage Connections Tour is an all-inclusive, hands-on educational tour that provides attendees with a private, detailed analysis and understanding of what components are necessary to complete a successful digital signage/digital out-of-home deployment.  This free tour will provide an overview of the digital signage supply chain path from start to finish; outlining how each element factors into the process and integrates into the successful deployment of digital signage/digital out-of-home media.

 

"Magenta Research is thrilled to deliver this type of program to attendees at The Digital Signage Show," said Bob Michaels, President of Magenta Research. "What better way to illustrate all the important elements involved when planning a deployment than by bringing venues and brands to the major players, who are all a short walk away on the floor? This method allows us to utilize our experiences to ensure that others succeed right out of the gate."

 

"Understanding the nuances between these components and effectively piecing them together to create successful digital signage or digital out-of-home deployments can be a daunting task," explains Lawrence Dvorchik, General Manager of The Digital Signage Show.  "We are firm believers in sharing as much of the expertise gained by leading deployers as possible so our attendees can make informed decisions. These tours are another way we can provide this education and help our attendees gain a much stronger understanding of the complexities involved than they might on their own."  

 

The Digital Signage Connections Tour is a complimentary feature offered to all interested attendees during both days of The Digital Signage Show's New York conference. Registration and additional details are available online at: http://www.thedigitalsignageshow.com/specialevents.asp.

 

For more information about The Digital Signage Show or to see if you qualify for a complimentary pass, please visit: http://www.thedigitalsignageshow.com 

 

CONTACT: 

Magenta Research

Len Pond, Sales Manager

P:  (860) 210-0546

lpond@magenta-research.com

 

The Digital Signage Show

Lawrence Dvorchik, General Manager

P: 203-371-6322

lawrence@jdevents.com

 

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Below is a sample list of attendees for the upcoming event:

 

1800Flowers		Ethan Allen		NYC Transit
ABC		ExxonMobil		NYU
American Car Care Centers		Forest City		Olympia Enterprises
American Eagle Outfitters		French Embassy Trade Office		Omnicare
American Museum of Natural History		Fresh Direct		Orthodox Union
Amtrak		GMAC		Park `N Fly
Anheuser Busch		Grace International		Parx Casino
Aramark		Great Sound Audio		Pay-O-Matic
AT&T		Guido's Fresh Marketplace		Peoples Foreign Exchange
A Taste of Gourmet		Hadassah		Petro-Canada
Avis Budget Group		Hanscom Fed. Credit Union		Professional TV Networks
Babies R Us		Harris Bank		Platt Retail Institute
B & H Photo		Health Club Media		Plymouth Rock
BBVA Compass Bank		High Point Auto Insurance		Raritan Valley Community College
Bellmore Home Centers		Hill Holliday		Redbox
Benihana		Indigo Books & Music		Room and Board
Bentley University		Indoor Ad Network		RTC of SNV
Big Apple WorldWide		James Beard Foundation		Saks Fifth Avenue
Blue Label USA		Jo-Ann Stores		Saint Clare's Health System
BMW		Jolibee Foods		Sam Flax Stores
Bob's Stores		Jones Apparel Group		Schering-Plough
Briggo Coffee		Judaica Place		Six Flags
Brooklyn College		Kaiser Permanente		SeeSaw Networks
Buruch College		KDM Hardware		Seventh Generation
Busch Entertainment		Kraft Foods		SoloHealth
Cabela's		La Cage Aux Sports		Sprint Nextel
Camden County College		Les Pros De La Photo		Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Canon USA		Life Cuisine		State University of New York
Careworx		Life Fitness		St. Nick's Photo
Carnival Cruise Lines		LookMedia		Stride Rite Corp.
Century 21		Long Island Cabinetry		Subway
Chatterpillar Toys & Gifts		Midtex Oil		Tacoma Public Utilities
Chipotle Mexican Grill		M.I.T.		Target
Chrysalis		Maimonades Medical Center		Teddy Bear Museum
Cineplex Entertainment		Mayo Clinic		Thompson Church
Citibank		Medical News Network		The Manhattan Club
City of Stamford		Merit 500 Realty		The New York Times Co.
CityRide		Merchant's Hospitality		Tiffany & Co.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton		Meyers Supply		Tim Hortons
Coca Cola		Millers Delicatessen		Times Square Alliance
Coinstar		Mohegan Sun		Town of Greenwich
Columbia University		Montclair State University		Toys R Us
Con Edison		Morgan Stanley		Tween Brands
Continental Airlines		Mount Vernon Money Centers		Uniliver
Continental Prison Systems		MTA		Unite Here Health Center
Chrysalis		NBA Entertainment		University Tickets
City University of New York		NBI Medical Center		US Foods
CT. Bridges		New York Institute of Technology		US Life
Dick's Sporting Goods		New York Presbyterian Med Ctr		Verizon Wireless Retail
Disney/ABCTV		New York State Parks Recreation		Virginia Welcome
Divito Park		Nine West		Visa
Dominican College		North Shore/LIJ Health System		Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Duane Reade		North-Western University		Wakefern Foods
East Japan Railway		NYC Children's Services		Walgreen's
East Stroudsburg University		NYC College of Technology		Walnut Hill College
Elizabeth Arden		NYC Dept of Correction		Walt Disney Resort
Enterprise Rent-A-Car		NYC Dept of Design & Constr.		Winkleblacks Sandwich Factory
Estee Lauder		NYC Dept of Human Resources		York College
				Zabar & Co.

 

 

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Minicom Digital Signage Reveals New Video Wall Solution at CeBIT 2009, Turkey

Zurich, Switzerland (October 6th, 2009) – Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, has announced the DS Vision Wall – the latest addition to their product line.

Minicom Digital Signage’s multiscreen Video Wall - powered by YCD Multimedia, integrates audio and video for unparalleled clarity and impact. The DS Vision Wall can support 3, 4, 6, or 9 digital messaging screens of any size in any matrix, arranged in the configuration that best utilizes your space.  Place one stunning image on a video wall and dramatically change the mood and atmosphere of the room, or use multiple targeted digital messaging images to inspire a call to action. And with gap compensation settings you can be sure that your digital messaging stays in alignment across display boundaries, while your visual message stays intact.

Minicom Digital Signage’s success with the DS Vision® 3000 led to the development of the DS Vision wall. DS Vision 3000 is the most popular audio and video distribution system with more than 100,000 displays around the world. It offers the ultimate audio-video and serial Digital Signage solution – demonstrating Minicom Digital Signage's long-standing commitment to offering its customers the most versatile Digital Signage Last Mile solutions.

The technology will be demonstrated during CeBIT 2009, from October 7^th to October 11^th at the Saben booth (C15 Hall 3). CeBIT - the leading digital business and technology platform of Eurasia - is opening its doors to ten thousands of professionals, managers, scientists, public authorities and technology fans from different countries and regions. (see link about the show at : http://www.cebitbilisim.com/search_detail_en.php?ex_id=2009074)

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom Digital Signage's technology. Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom Digital Signage became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

 

About Saben:

Saben is a Petroleum and Technical Equipments Group that was founded in 1953. Saben took place in the toy sector of the 80s by establishing Intertoy and then selling the company to the toy giant Hasbro. Saben is currently involved in the digital signage and IT markets. Saben’s digital signage company is called Digiboard. It has already developed digital signage projects for advertisement and information in Turkey’s most important locations such as Airports, Hospitals, Shopping malls, universities and Gas stations. Digiboard has also projected and delivered many projects to third parties such as Bosch, Glaxo-Smith, Hyundai headquarters and also some restaurants. 

 

 

For more information:

Gil Raz

Marketing Communication

Minicom Digital Signage

T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700 

gil.raz@minicom.com

www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

 

NEWS: Extend DVI to 2km over Fiber Optic Cables.

Gefen's DVI-1600HD Extends DVI or HDMI with RS-232 Control and Audio over Fiber Optic Cables for Long Distance Applications

CHATSWORTH, CA – Gefen's newest fiber optic extender, the DVI-1600HD, truly goes the distance, delivering high resolution video with audio and RS-232 control up to two kilometers in length.

The sender/receiver system supports the extension of one flat panel display or projector using either the DVI or HDMI (with adapter) format along with both digital (S/PDIF, TOSlink) and analog (L/R) audio and RS-232 signals.

Ideal for managing remote digital signage installations through touch panel controls, the DVI-1600HD supports 1080p full HD resolutions in the HDMI format with HDCP compliance up to 1000 feet (300m) or 1920x1200 resolutions in the DVI format up to 6600 feet (2km). Users select their video mode using a switch on the front panel of the sender unit.

Four strands of either single- or multi-mode fiber optic cabling connects local and remote locations, offering immunity from any EMI (electromagnetic interference) in the viewing environment.

"This extender surpasses previous distances we could achieve with fiber optic cabling," explained Hagai Gefen, president and CEO of Gefen Inc. "Now the DVI-1600HD can carry multiple audio signals, high definition video and RS-232 control so installers can streamline their cabling requirements while maintaining a perfect audio/video performance."

A green feature of the DVI-1600HD is its lower power consumption requirements, just 8.2 watts per unit. Rack mountable sender and receiver units install with plug and play ease.

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About Gefen:

Gefen supplies a wide selection of audio/video switchers, splitters, extenders, scalers, converters, KVM solutions and home theater accessories that support digital signage, education, government, residential, retail, industrial and commercial applications. Gefen's hardware enables audio/video and computer systems to be integrated, extended, distributed and optimized to maximize performance.

Gefen's foray into wireless high definition video extension, integration of alternative content for digital cinemas, and high-end audio processing adds to its reputation as an innovative resource for installers and system integrators. In 2008, Gefen launched GefenTV, which delivers professional quality home theater accessories streamlined for plug and play operation.

Gefen solutions are available around the world through a respected network of international distributors and resellers, offering local support. Technical representatives and engineers are available for consultation in Gefen's Los Angeles area headquarters.

For more information:

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Scala's Sponsorship of "The Digital Signage Experts Tour" at Digital Signage Show Europe 2009

Zurich, Switzerland (September 28^th, 2009) - Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, announce this week the sponsorship by Scala, the leading provider of end-to-end connected signage software, of the successful “Digital Signage Expert Tour” at Digital Signage Show Europe 09, held in London. The Digital Signage Expert Tour is an educational framework, helping visitors understand and experience the full digital out-of-home application on the show floor. The “tour” is a free service during the show, September 30 to October 1^st, Olympia, London.

 

 

“We are delighted to have Scala as sponsors of the Digital Signage Experts Tour”, says Diego Barrow, Sales Director, Europe. “Having such a prestigious organisation on board underlines the fact that educating prospective end users of Digital Signage solutions is every bit as important as the actual pieces of the Digital Signage puzzle themselves. More and more organisations of the magnitude of Scala are supporting this view and this can only be good for our industry as delegates will have a much better understanding of what should be important to them.”

 

 

Damon Crowhurst, Scala’s Director of Business Development & Services, EMEA says, “The effort that Minicom Digital Signage has invested in assisting end users to understand all the elements of the Digital Signage mix has proved to be invaluable to many prospects, ensuring they have the greatest chance of success when stepping into Digital Signage. We are honoured to work with Minicom Digital Signage on this key initiative and look forward to sharing our experiences with all the delegates.”

 

 

To participate in this free tour participants are requested to sign up at the following web address http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dsse09.cfm. Participants should hurry as space on the tours is limited. The “tours” start at the 10.30 each day of the show from 30th September – 1st October.

 

 

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. They also keep network costs down by reducing equipment and licensing requirements and better preserving your system. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom technology. A private company with over two decades of experience in providing innovative technology solutions, Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

 

 

About Scala

Driving more than 300,000 screens worldwide, Scala is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions. Scala is the world’s first connected signage company, offering the leading platform for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks. The company's digital signage customers include Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, Warner Brothers, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, Repsol, NorgesGruppen, Audi, ECE Flatmedia, Kaufhof (Metro Group) and thousands more. Advertising management customers include CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor and Magic Media, among others. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, USA, and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany and Japan, as well as more than 450 partners in more than 60 countries. More information is available at www.scala.com

For more information:
Gil Raz
Marketing Communication Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700
gil.raz@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

 

Minicom Digital Signage Launches New AVDS Remote Long Distribution solution

Zurich, Switzerland (September 24th, 2009) – Minicom Digital Signage, the leader in “last mile” player-to-screen connectivity platforms for the Digital Signage marketplace, has announced the expansion of their Audio Video Display System (AVDS) product line with the addition of the AVDS Remote Long.

The success of the DS vision® 3000, which offers an ultimate audio-video and serial solution to the Digital Signage world, and Minicom Digital Signage's long-standing commitment to offering its customers the most versatile Digital Signage Last Mile solutions, led to the development of the AVDS Remote Long – the most popular audio and video distribution system with more than 100,000 displays attached to around the globe.

Powered by technology derived from Minicom Digital Signage’s best-in-class commercial Audio Video Display System, AVDS Remote Long delivers a cost-effective solution for applications requiring point-to-multi point distribution of Audio and Video over longer distances up to 250m/825ft from the player to display devices, while supporting resolutions of up to 1080p - Full HD, at an economical cost, with integrated skew correction, a secure Locking power connector and built-in mounting brackets, AVDS Remote Long is the most effective receiver in the Digital Signage market.

Minicom Digital Signage’s Audio Video Display System (AVDS) reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by taking content from a single media player which saves on the licensing costs, and transmitting it to multiple screens, via CAT5 infrastructure, without burdening the IT network. AVDS allows players to be located in their natural environment (i.e Server Room), which made easy maintenance, more stable system, easy installation and scalability.

 “Minicom Digital Signage has completed its line of products and enables customers to select the product according to need and budget. Following the success of the DS Vision 3000®, we developed a product that is ideally to the Digital Signage environment, with the option of being mounted to the screen. The product is the best solution for customers who require video and audio in their system.” states Amir Ginossar, Product Manager for Minicom Digital Signage.

For more information on the AVDS Remote Long, please visit our website.

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in the manufacturing of advanced multimedia platforms. The company’s award winning solutions enable transmitting rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away. Today over a quarter of a million screens worldwide run using Minicom technology. Minicom Digital Signage is exclusively dedicated to the manufacture of digital out-of-home multimedia platforms. As a result of its success, Minicom became an Intel Capital portfolio company and was selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company.

 

 

 

For more information:

Gil Raz

Marketing Communication

Minicom Digital Signage

T: +972 2 5359635 F: +972 2 5359700 

gil.raz@minicom.com

www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

 

Press Release : inurface media Team up with Thoughts Cards to deliver in-store Digital Signage using Signagelive

 

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StrandVision Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with Digital Signage System Giveaway

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

StrandVision Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with Digital Signage System Giveaway Valued at $3,000

 

Includes digital signage service, computer and display…

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Sept. 23, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of Web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) digital signage, is celebrating five years in business. To commemorate the occasion, the company is giving away a complete StrandVision Digital Signage system that includes a one-year StrandVision Digital Signage software subscription, a personal computer and display. Total system value is $3,000.

Participants can enter the no obligation drawing simply by taking a Test Drive at http://www.strandvision.com/testdrive.html. The Test Drive does not download or install software on participants' computers. Once the Test Drive is completed and saved, the participant is automatically registered for the drawing.

"We're excited to celebrate this milestone and believe the 'Take a Test Drive' drawing provides a great opportunity for people interested in digital signage to be introduced to StrandVision Digital Signage software and possibly save a few bucks," commented Mike Strand, StrandVision founder and CEO. "They'll get to experience the ease of use and cost effectiveness of our SaaS digital signage service. StrandVision Digital Signage is perfect for small and large organizations, so we encourage participants from single- and multi-location operations, as well as departments in large organizations, to enter the drawing."

The prize includes a one-year StrandVision Streaming Video Digital Signage subscription, a personal computer and a 28" High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) LCD display. The system requires a user-supplied high-speed Internet connection.

The Take a Test Drive promotion runs through September 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (Central). The drawing will be held on October 1, 2009. Rules are available on the StrandVision site at http://www.strandvision.com/testdrive.html.

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC delivers low-cost, Web-based SaaS digital signage through a patent-pending approach that delivers content to subscribers' LCD and plasma displays, as well as computer screens and Web sites. StrandVision's service distributes text and graphics pages, including advertisements, video content, and national and local weather and news. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks, retailers and industrial distributors (video merchandising), employee break rooms (events and benefits), non-profit and religious organizations (member and supporter communications), and other applications.

StrandVision also offers PC-2-TV.net, a fully digital, high-definition (HD) personal computer-to-television adapter for use with digital signage and many other applications.

StrandVision Digital Signage services and PC-2-TV.net are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www.strandvision.com/?installers). Additional information about StrandVision is available at http://www.strandvision.com, by calling 715-235-7446 or emailing sales@strandvision.com.

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EDITORS - For further information:

Mike Strand

StrandVision

715-235-7446 X100

mjstrand@strandvision.com

Sandy McLaughlin

Soucy Communications Group

781-898-7305

smclaughlin@scg-pr.com

 

 

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NEW PR: "The Digital Signage Experts Tour" at The Digital Signage Show Europe, London

Dear Robert Grawet

Enclosed is the latest Minicom Digital Signage PR in English. It's about Minicom Digital Signage and The Digital Signage Show Europe bringing of the successful "Digital Signage Expert Tour" to Digital Signage Show Europe 09, held in London, September 30-October 1st.

"We are thrilled to be working with Minicom and their partners to provide what is a valuable educational element to the show for this year. Attendees come every year looking for Digital Signage solutions and there is a very large need for more education from simple "Basic Guides" right the way through to last mile integration. The show is designed to offer both this educational element as well as the solutions they will need to implement a full digital signage deployment, and the Minicom Tour will be a valuable place for them to start." says Phil Hunter, the Digital Signage Show Europe Event Director.

The PR can be found here: http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/pressreleases_in132.htm

I'll be at your service for any further information.

Best regards,
Elizabeta Petakovic
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To: 'robertgrawet@yahoo.com'
Subject: Install Photos

 

Robert

 

Please find a few shots of some of our previous installs

 

They are for an interactive real estate system (through glass)

 

Thanks for giving us a showcase

 

We are currently in the process of launching a new product and will show case this at the Digital Signage show at Olympia

 

 

Regards

 

Richard Steele

Project Director

 

 

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