TouchSystems Increases Durability and Performance with P4650P-U3 46-inch Large Format Multi-Touch Display

December 19, 2014, 11:53 am

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New TouchSystems 46-inch multi-touch display announced featuring increased feature options in a lighter weight, rugged design built for 24/7 operation.

Hutto, Texas – TouchSystems, an innovative display enhancement technology company, introduces P4650P-U3 large format touch system display. Integrated with NEC P463 high-performance 46-inch LED display, P4650P-U3 features up to 60 points of touch and palm-rejection processing for optimal performance in a variety of conditions. With a rugged design and increased standard cooling area, the P4650P-U3 is built for longevity and durability, ensuring top performance for commercial integrations.

TouchSystems P4650P-U3 Highlights:

o Up to 60 points of touch, 10 points of touch standard
o HID compatibility
o Palm rejection processing
o Low 10 watt power consumption, no external power supply needed
o Sensor positioned for less parallax error and increased ease of use
o Anti-glare, high performance, scratch and break resistant cover glass
o Anti-stiction surface for smooth low drag and better user experience
o Bezel-free design for narrower, shorter, and thinner total package
o Very light unit weight, 13 lbs. less than our IR configuration of the same P463 display
o 3-year parts and labor warranty, including backlight
o Pro series display NEC P463 base
 High-performance, feature-rich LED display
 Increased standard cooling effectiveness for longevity
 Designed for 24/7 use in harsh installation environments
o Available December 2014 through distribution partners.

About TouchSystems
Since 1996, TouchSystems has been a pioneer in display enhancement technologies. TouchSystems works with customers to create innovative solutions such as desktop touch monitors, interactive digital signage, all-in-one systems, kiosks, and industrial controls and peripherals. TouchSystems is based in Hutto, Texas and is a certified woman- and minority-owned small business. For more information, call (512) 846-2424 or visit http://www.touchsystems.com. TouchSystems also can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Touch_Systems.

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UIEvolution Introduces UIE BlueSync, Powerful New Bluetooth Low Energy Networking Product

January 5, 2015, 8:17 am

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UIE BlueSync enables next-generation connected experiences between the car, smart phone and consumer electronic devices through Bluetooth Low Energy

UIEvolution, Inc., a leading global vertical cloud SaaS provider delivering solutions to consumer-focused enterprise companies in the Automotive, Cruise and Hospitality industries, today introduced UIE BlueSyncTM.

UIE BlueSync enables any device with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to exchange information with the car’s in-dash head unit. This creates new opportunities for integrated smart vehicle interactions and provides all passengers a more enjoyable in-vehicle infotainment experience, which current systems can not provide.

UIE BlueSync creates a secure network that supports connections with multiple smartphones and other BLE-equipped devices within the car and the home. UIE BlueSync eliminates the need for active device pairing, enabling handsets to interoperate with the vehicle’s head unit so that a driver or passenger can experience a more social and personalized experience. With UIE BlueSync, drivers can send driving directions from their phone to their in-dash navigation unit, view video from a BLE-equipped back-up camera on their phone or tablet or automatically set driver preferences, such as seat and mirror positions from their phone.

“We want to make the vehicle’s head unit, smart devices and, of course, the smart phone work together seamlessly to provide greater convenience and fun for the driver and passengers,” UIEvolution CEO and president Chris Ruff said. “UIE BlueSync takes advantage of the power and growing ubiquity of Bluetooth Low Energy to bring new meaning to the concept of the connected car, transforming the vehicle’s head unit into a smart hub for nearby devices.”

UIE BlueSync is the next step in UIEvolution’s connected car platform, promising a more robust driving experience by expanding the reach of the vehicle’s head unit beyond radio and navigation. Vehicle owners will have the ability to control which devices can access the head unit and what features those devices can access. Because it is based on industry standards, in the future UIE BlueSync will also make it possible to connect the car with other smart BLE devices. For example, a vehicle could automatically and securely check itself in for a service appointment when arriving at the dealership.

UIE BlueSync will be compatible with all mobile devices that support Bluetooth Low Energy, including wearables, smart home devices and even the vehicle’s central computer. UIE BlueSync utilizes industry-standard security protocols to protect user data, as well.

“UIE BlueSync offers unique capabilities for the near future of the connected car,” said Koji Hosaka, UIEvolution’s Japan President and GM of Automotive. “With the growing penetration of global standards like Bluetooth Low Energy, people increasingly expect their smart devices to talk to each other and the car is a natural part of that ecosystem. Our goal at UIEvolution is make those integrations as simple and intuitive as possible.”

More information on UIEvolution’s products and solutions can be found here.

About UIEvolution
UIEvolution is a vertical cloud Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider specializing in highly scalable products and services across a broad range of markets, including Automotive, Cruise, Hotel, Retail and more. We understand that technology and connectivity should enhance, never distract, from life experiences. From our inception in 2000, we have called this The User’s Experience Matters. And for nearly 15 years we have made software and provided services that deliver this vision. Headquartered in Seattle with an office in Tokyo, UIEvolution has a proven track record with clients like Toyota, Lexus, Princess Cruises, Samsung, AT&T, Microsoft, Disney, Mitsubishi, and Panasonic. www.uievolution.com

Media Contact:
Cami Zimmer
Director of Communications
czimmer@uievolution.com
425-460-0860 x812

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Monitors Anywhere to Showcase New Product Features at London's BETT2015

January 7, 2015, 12:23 pm

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Tel Aviv, Israel - The digital signage solution provider Monitors Anywhere has announced that it will demonstrate its powerful new Video Wall capabilities at the BETT2015 education technology show, which takes place in January in London.

Monitors Anywhere will also reveal the many exciting new features which are included in the latest version release which provides its users with the ability to control and monitor up to twenty digital signage channels across a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) from a single workstation.
The Monitors Anywhere solution has been developed in response to feedback from digital signage users who wanted a simple, affordable and green alternative to many of the infrastructures currently available from the digital signage sector. It offers the ideal choice for use in educational environments as well as a range of other fields from hospitality and healthcare to corporate communications and factories.

BETT takes place between Wednesday 21 and Saturday 24 January 2015 at ExCeL London. Monitors Anywhere can be found at booth number C512. Monitors Anywhere’s Product Manager Roy Tal said: “The BETT2015 show presents an invaluable opportunity to meet decision makers in the educational field and show them exactly how the Monitors Anywhere solution can benefit their customers.” He added: “BETT2015 promises to be a great show and I hope you’ll all come and see us there.”

Contact
Roy Tal

Monitors Anywhere

http://www.monitorsanywhere.com

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BroadSign International LLC in QSR: Digital Signage Software Fit For a King

January 12, 2015, 7:54 am

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BroadSign software powers the “King Channel” in over 50 Burger King locations across the Netherlands.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. January 12, 2015. The Amsterdam-based in-store marketing frontrunner, The Music Marketeers BV, is using BroadSign International, LLC’s cloud-based digital signage software to power the Burger King “King Channel”.

Situated in over 50 of the fast food giant’s Dutch locations, the King Channel has an average of three 40” screens per restaurant that entertain and inform customers who choose to eat their meals onsite. Content composed of 70% music videos, 20% live video, 5% advertising and 5% information also assists in reinforcing Burger King’s branding and communications.

“The King Channel is our most challenging project and BroadSign proved to be the best option for layering live video streams with a variety of content,” said Rob van Rozendaal, Founder of The Music Marketeers. “Not only is the BroadSign platform easy to manage, its vast technical capabilities allow our services to excel and enable us to fulfill our promise: passionate about music, driven by technology.”
In addition to Burger King, The Music Marketeers provides its services to a host of retail and hospitality customers such as C&A, McGregor, T-Mobile and MS Fashion.

“BroadSign’s relationship with The Music Marketeers is a fine example of how forward-thinking innovators can use our robust software platform to deliver a unique customer experience in the most standard of verticals – in this case, QSR,” said Skip Beloff, Vice President of Sales at BroadSign. “We hope that Burger King’s move to enhance its restaurant atmosphere through purposeful and high-quality digital signage will inspire others to do the same.”

For more information about how BroadSign’s platform can be used in the QSR vertical, sign up for a free 60-day trial or book a meeting with a BroadSign representative at Integrated Systems Europe.

About BroadSign
BroadSign International, LLC is the first global provider of cloud-based software for digital signage networks. Its platform was designed exclusively as a management system for media companies operating digital out-of-home and digital place-based media networks, giving them an unlimited capacity for growth without adding personnel. After over a decade in the industry, BroadSign’s latest incarnation, BroadSign X, has become a mature and reliable fit for all digital signage software needs and its Android-based smart player, BroadSign Xpress, has decreased the cost of deploying digital signage compared to PC-based hardware alternatives.

BroadSign’s constant growth, extensive network and dedication to predicting and responding to industry trends make its digital signage solutions a safe bet for the future of networks with even the most complex of requirements. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://broadsign.com.

About The Music Marketeers
The Music Marketeers has been one of the front-runners in instore marketing for over twenty years. Working from the insight that music, image and scent optimize the shopping experience, our enthusiastic team has been developing innovative multi media solutions; solutions that have proven themselves over and over again for well known companies – from Benetton to T-Mobile, from C&A to Ahold / Albert Heijn. Our mission: to stimulate an integrated instore experience, so your happy customers keep on coming back.

Press Contacts
For BroadSign:
Stephanie Gutnik
1-514-399-1184
stephanie.gutnik@broadsign.com

For The Music Marketeers:
Rob van Rozendaal
+31655356344
rob@tmm.eu

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Videotel Will Exhibit for the First Time at Digital Signage Expo 2015

January 13, 2015, 7:57 am

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Videotel to expand its reach at the world's largest tradeshow of digital display and interactive technologies at the Las Vegas Convention Center this March

San Diego, CA - Launched in 2004, the Digital Signage Expo was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market. It is now the world's largest and longest running conference and trade show dedicated to showcasing innovative digital communications and interactive technology solutions for both customer and employee-facing companies. Videotel will be taking advantage of a tremendous opportunity to exhibit its product line, including its digital signage players, at this year's DSE 2015 in March.

The show will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 10-13, with the exhibit hall taking center stage March 11-12. While Videotel, Inc., is already an industry leader in the digital signage and industrial media player business, the opportunity to show its products at DSE will provide the company with the chance to further its reach and make new connections in the industry as well as help drive new business across its product categories.

Digital signage has become an increasingly popular way for businesses around the globe to communicate with both their customers and their employees. The interactive technologies present in Videotel's products help improve the customer and employee experience with messaging that stays consistent across platforms and locations. Many businesses already take advantage of Videotel's digital signage players to improve their overall messaging and help drive ad revenue.

Whether used on video walls, menu boards, kiosks or HD televisions, Videotel solutions can provide 24/7 auto looping content and or create an interactive digital signage experience to help your business effectively advertise, inform and communicate with your target audience.

For more information on how Videotel can help your business with a digital signage solution, visit the Videotel Inc. website at http://www.videoteldigital.com, or call us at (800) 878-4056.

About Videotel, Inc.
Videotel, Inc. is the leading nationwide manufacturer of the HD2600 industrial looping DVD players and a unique line of industrial media players, digital signage players and interactive digital signage solutions,. Videotel is based in San Diego, Calif., with over 34 years of market experience in developing simply reliable industrial digital products and solutions. To learn more about Videotel Inc., visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

Press Contact:

Lisa Schneider
Videotel, Inc.
+1 619-670-4412 Ext: 27
Email

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Monitors AnyWhere to Unveil Latest Version Release at London’s BETT2015

January 19, 2015, 11:05 am

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Tel Aviv, Israel - Innovative digital signage solution provider Monitors Anywhere has announced it is to unveil the new version release of its Monitors AnyWhere solution at London’s education technologies trade show BETT2015.

Users of digital signage solutions often find many of the infrastructures on the market unnecessarily complicated as well as being priced beyond their means. The Monitors AnyWhere solution uses a HDMI over LAN zero client technology to provide them with a simpler, greener, less expensive alternative, which requires only a single computer, together with one zero client per monitor in order to control all their digital displays. These benefits have made the original Monitors AnyWhere release a popular choice for educational environments, as well as proving to be the ideal solution within a range of other environments, including healthcare, hospitality and corporate communications.

The new version release, Monitors AnyWhere v2, incorporates exciting new features, including the ability to control and monitor up to twenty digital signage channels across a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) from a single workstation. Visitors to the show will also be able to see demonstrations of Monitors AnyWhere’s powerful new Video Wall capabilities.

Monitors AnyWhere’s Product Manager Roy Tal believes that Monitors AnyWhere v2 offers educational establishments greater benefits than ever before. He said: “The new version includes many new features which makes it super easy for Universities, Colleges and schools to use our software to implement digital signage in their venues.”

Visitors to BETT2015 can learn more about Monitors AnyWhere by visiting representatives from the company who will be there to welcome them and answer their questions at booth number C512 throughout the event, which runs from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 January 2015 at ExCeL London.

Contact
info@monitorsanywhere.com
http://www.monitorsanywhere.com

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Kramer Electronics Welcomes Michael DiBella as Director of Collaborative Solutions

January 21, 2015, 7:57 am

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Kramer Electronics is pleased to announce industry veteran Michael DiBella has been appointed to the position of Director of Collaborative Solutions. In this role, Michael will be responsible for targeted business development to grow and support the VIA wireless collaboration product line.

Michael will work closely with senior management to promote VIA products by highlighting their unique value proposition for the meeting spaces marketplace. He will be creating and leveraging a mix of sales and marketing tools targeted to Kramer’s dealer/integrator channel, while also creating end-user awareness which will drive sales potential through the dealer/integrator channel; positioning Kramer’s wireless & streaming solutions in untapped and competitive market verticals, including Corporate and Education segments.

DiBella comes to Kramer Electronics USA with an extensive background and track record of success in sales and marketing strategies. Along with a B.A. in Communications from Curry College, DiBella has over 20 years of experience in strategy, execution and analytics. Over these past 20 years, DiBella has acquired an extensive background in identifying trends and defining go-to market strategies.

“We are extremely pleased and also very excited to announce the addition of Michael DiBella to the Kramer Team,” stated Dave Bright, President of Kramer U.S. “Michael brings a wealth of firsthand experience and knowledge to the position, and he is already well-known and highly respected in the Pro AV world. VIA is one of Kramer’s most important product launches and Michael will be leading the effort in the U.S.”

DiBella brings a great deal of experience to this position. Prior to joining Kramer, DiBella previously conceptualized, developed and implemented the marketing and release of wireless connectivity devices to the Pro AV market for Crestron Electronics.

“I am very excited about joining the team at Kramer,” DiBella stated. “The VIA product is the current evolution of technology that has been proven in the marketplace since 2004 and the opportunity for this product at this time, especially when huddle spaces are such a hot trend in both educational and corporate markets, is very exciting.”

DiBella currently resides in White Plains, New York with his wife Beth Ann and son Dominic.

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Captive Media Ltd Converts to BroadSign International, LLC for Growing Washroom Digital Signage Network

January 27, 2015, 8:34 am

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Innovative and engaging network will expand to 1,500 screens by 2017.

London, England. January 27, 2015. The first and only provider of digital signage in washrooms across the United Kingdom, Captive Media Ltd, has converted its network to BroadSign International, LLC’s cloud-based software platform. After deploying 60 screens in London in 2014, another 160 will be installed in major regional cities over the next few months, contributing toward an expansion goal of 1,500 screens by 2017.

Captive Media screens situated in washrooms of bars, pubs and clubs, reach a targeted audience of males between 18 and 35 years old. Each 12” LCD screen generates around 800 impressions per week for a total of just under 100,000 weekly impressions across the current network.

“We conducted a review of the Top 30 digital signage software companies identified by DailyDOOH and chose BroadSign because it is best-in-class for ad-based networks and one of only a few that would allow us to distribute interactive games in addition to regular video assets,” said Gordon MacSween, Founder and Director at Captive Media.

Network content is meant to entertain, promote and engage, with 10-second slots contributing to a 90-second loop, half of which is entertainment including RSS-fed pictorial news and the other contains ads. The interactive portion lasts about 55 seconds (the average dwell time) and contains branded content and games ideal for brands targeting a male, Gen Y audience, such as Guinness, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan.

“BroadSign has built a reputation for being at the forefront of innovation in our industry and we do so to ensure our customers can focus on being leaders in their respective domains,” said Skip Beloff, Vice President of Sales at BroadSign. “By minimizing scheduling time, Captive Media can focus on venue and advertiser acquisitions to expand its highly successful network rather than occupy resources with software development.”

Not only do Captive Media screens turn a minute of boredom into a unique experience for pub-goers, the network delivers directly attributable sales uplifts of 25% to 200% for featured brands and the venue.

“There are so many factors involved in building and operating a new digital signage network that it’s a blessing to schedule ads simply and reliably, and delivering audited reports in an industry where measurability is normally an Achilles heel is an added bonus,” continued MacSween.

To learn more about BroadSign’s digital signage software, book a meeting with a representative at Integrated Systems Europe or sign up for a free trial.

About BroadSign
BroadSign International, LLC is the first global provider of cloud-based software for digital signage networks. Its platform was designed exclusively as a management system for media companies operating digital out-of-home and digital place-based media networks, giving them an unlimited capacity for growth without adding personnel. After over a decade in the industry, BroadSign’s latest incarnation, BroadSign X, has become a mature and reliable fit for all digital signage software needs and its Android-based smart player, BroadSign Xpress, has decreased the cost of deploying digital signage compared to PC-based hardware alternatives.

BroadSign’s constant growth, extensive network and dedication to predicting and responding to industry trends make its digital signage solutions a safe bet for the future of networks with even the most complex of requirements. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://broadsign.com.

About Captive Media
Captive Media's interactive screens are a world-first. For venues, a unique, premium differentiator. For advertisers, an effective media channel at the point of sale. Since January 2014, we have been creating the world's first interactive washroom media network, which is now live across London and the UK.

Our mission is to make better use of the 9 billion minutes men spend staring at walls each year.

Press Contacts
For BroadSign:
Stephanie Gutnik
1-514-399-1184
stephanie.gutnik@broadsign.com

For Captive Media:
Gordon MacSween
07905-805730
gordon@captive-media.co.uk

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PHiStek K104PR wins 2015 Taiwan Excellence Award

January 28, 2015, 8:02 am

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K104PR - 10.4" Rimless Multimedia LAN Kiosk

K104PR is designed with Zero Client infrastructure, combines Touch, Audio(Speaker), Video and PoE (Power over Ethernet) and has ability to communicate with host via single Cat. 5e cable.
e-VDI+ is the application software to enable Interactive Mode for each clients. And each client can work independently.

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Learn About Retail Analytics that Drive Store Performance at PRI Retail Forum, March 10

January 29, 2015, 8:10 am

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CHICAGO -- The annual Platt Retail Institute Retail Forum takes place on March 10 in Las Vegas, the day before Digital Signage Expo 2015 opens. The Forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The theme of this year's Forum is "Retail Analytics That Drive Store Performance." Forum attendees will hear case studies presented by retailers, gain insights into how to implement analytic platforms, and be introduced to the modeling and interpretation of such data.

"Those attending the PRI Retail Forum will learn how to carry out actionable insights that can result in improving the customer experience and reducing operating costs," said Steven Keith Platt, Director and Research Fellow, PRI.

Presenters include:

• Dr. Martin Block, Executive Director, Retail Analytics Council, Northwestern University
• Ryan Craver, former SVP, Strategy, Hudson's Bay Companies | Lord & Taylor
• Julia Fitzgerald, CMO, Sylvan Learning Centers
• Jagdish Girimaji, Director, Product Management, Mobility Services, Cisco
• Dan Gutwein, Director of Retail Analytics, Intel
• Slava Sambu, Director, Web Analytics, Office Depot
• Tom Schuetz, SVP -- Americas/Asia Pacific, Luxottica Group
• Matt Shafer, VP, Strategic Alliances, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
• Bill Shaw, Director, Concept Development and Implementation, AT&T Retail Stores

Find more information about the PRI Retail Forum. Register to attend on the DSE website. You also may download helpful step-by-step registration instructions to assist you in the registration process.

About Platt Retail Institute

Platt Retail Institute (PRI) is an international consulting and research firm that focuses on the use of technology to impact the customer experience. In an omni-channel environment, PRI works with its clients to develop marketing strategies that build brands by integrating various customer-facing technologies. PRI clients include retailers, media companies, financial institutions, hardware and software companies, educational institutions, and other businesses. In addition to its global consulting expertise, PRI also publishes the quarterly Journal of Retail Analytics and other pioneering industry research.

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Kramer Technology Consultant Pete Putman to Present at the 2015 Hollywood Post Alliance Tech Retreat

January 30, 2015, 8:17 am

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Pete Putman, CTS, technology consultant for Kramer Electronics, will present his annual review of the 2015 International CES at the Hollywood Post Alliance Technology Retreat on Wednesday, February 11 at the Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, Indian Wells, CA. He will also host two breakfast roundtables on Wednesday 2/11 and Thursday 2/12 on "Next-Generation Display Interfaces."

The HPA Tech Retreat is an informal gathering in the Palm Springs area of the industries' top engineering, technical, and creative talent, as well as strategic business leaders focused on technology across all aspects of digital cinema, post-production, film, television, video, and related technologies for the exchange of information. Over 500 people attended last year's Retreat, representing Fox, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Disney, ABC, CBS, NBC,CNN, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, SMPTE, Dolby, Technicolor, Deluxe, Sinclair, and Turner Broadcasting, among others.

Putman been an active participant in the Tech Retreat every year since 2002, speaking on a wide variety of topics that have included lamp-free projection, plasma reference monitors, digital terrestrial television reception, wireless display connectivity, and over-the-top video streaming.

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EnerKnight's Digital Advertising Reaches Growing Audience

January 30, 2015, 8:22 am

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Rundle College alumnus Zakir Hussein attended the University of Calgary intent on studying geology but developed a keen interest in the environment. In his parent’s basement Hussein began researching renewable energy and concentrated on experimenting how to recycle waste oils.

He left university and launched Organo Energy in 2009, focusing on the collection of waste animal fats and grease from restaurants, along with used cardboard and Styrofoam.

It was a tough slog for a while. He leased a cheap warehouse in Acme and drove his truck and its dirty cargo there on a regular basis until he found a better proposition in Vista Heights. The business grew and today its bins are outside many restaurants where kitchen staff deposit waste oils that are gathered up free of charge by Organo’s EcoDine drivers.

At the plant, the oils are separated, refined and picked up for use in biofuel production.

It is mandatory for kitchens to clean grease traps and the Grease Squad division of the company does this at a discounted rate.

After graduating from University of British Columbia, Zakir’s sister, Azra, took over as president and CEO of Organo. The change has given Zakir time to get further educated.

A Harvard University faculty member heard of his efforts in environmental management and invited him to speak to his students. As a result, the busy Hussein is now flying regularly to Boston to study.

Both Azra and Zakir give back to this community.

One way is in Eco Dine’s partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary. Once a month Azra recruits a volunteer chef to cook a meal with the kids to help them to better understand nutrition. Eco Dine supplies all of the food for the Shining Youth Chef’s Program.

Zakir was able to pursue another entrepreneurial idea. Familiar with a number of Calgary restaurants, he launched a new company called Enerknight Media that supplies businesses with indoor digital advertising screens.

Out of Home Marketing Association of Canada research says that after viewing attention-grabbing messages on a digital screen, about one-third of people will visit a website and 30 per cent seek further information.

Hussein recognized the opportunity to use this information and his locally governed company is already showing videos to an audience of thousands every day.

Enerknight supplies commercial-grade screens or uses existing televisions in the bar or restaurant. It programs and manages the technology to show advertisements on the screens.

Advertising is sold on a variety of lengths on a five-minute loop, which means they’re seen for the cost of a cup of coffee a day on an average of five times per customer. And they can all be tailored to be seen by the people they are most interested in reaching out to.

Enerknight began with the clients he is most familiar with — restaurants and bars — and is now calling on a wider group. Shopping malls. medical centres, fitness centres and airports are high on his list of potential customers.

Recognized to date as Student Entrepreneur of the Year by Enactus, an Avenue magazine Top 40 under 40 and named a Leader of Tomorrow by Business in Calgary magazine, Hussein will no doubt reach a high plateau in the Calgary business community.

News and notes
It seems to be a long time since we were first teased with the announcement that Rodney’s Oyster House was opening a restaurant in Calgary. This week, Rodney’s opened its doors on the corner of 10th Avenue and 4th Street S.W. Spread over two levels of the 107 year-old Case Manufacturing building, the 8,000 square feet of dining area seats 320 customers. It features live lobster and crab tanks and the freshest choice of between eight to 20 different oyster varieties on any given day, live sea scallops and many other fist specialties.

Rodney’s has also opened a window along 4th Street side of the restaurant. A grab and go where you can stop by for a pickup menu that includes New England Clam Chowder, Ipswich Fried Clam Rolls and, of course, fish and chips with malt vinegar.

Full Story Here

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ADI Partners with Acquire Digital to Develop Content Delivery Platform for Large Screen Displays

February 2, 2015, 8:26 am

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Interactive digital signage software specialists Acquire Digital have signed a longterm partnership agreement with ADI to develop bespoke software solutions for managing and delivering content to their growing number of large LED screen installations.

As one of Europe’s leading names in large audience communication, ADI’s giant LED screens, digital signage and LCD solutions can be found in sporting, leisure and retail locations across the continent. The collaboration with Acquire Digital sees the two companies work in close partnership to meet the needs of ADI’s large customer base across sports, retail and leisure markets.

Steve Elkington, Software and New Media Developer at ADI, explains: “Our success in the large screen market has been built on the knowledge that the longterm success of our installations depends on delivering great content. We work in a constantly evolving industry and it’s important that the solutions we deliver to our customers are able to match their expectations.”

One of the key elements of the partnership with Acquire Digital is to develop solutions for ADI’s pioneering Live Venue platform. Live Venue is a broadcast fibre platform that provides lightning fast connectivity between their central HQ in the north west of England and over 100 venues – including every football stadium in the Premier and Football Leagues – enabling real-time delivery of both video and data content.

Quote from Neil Farr, Managing Director at Acquire Digital: “Live Venue brings a mixture of exciting opportunities but also challenges to work with. We’re working on the very cutting edge of broadcast technologies so whilst this enables us to deliver more content to more locations, it also provides challenges because of the sheer volume of data and video able to be transmitted.”

The partnership sees teams from Acquire Digital and ADI working in close collaboration on a number of specialist projects. Elkington continues: “The very nature of our business means we rarely offer the same solution to two different customers leading to constant development of bespoke solutions tailored to individual projects. The partnership with Acquire Digital is a great fit as the two companies share similar attitudes and a culture built upon constant innovation and delivering excellent customer service.”

More information Contact:

Sarah Allen, Senior Marketing Executive

+44 (0) 116 231 8921

sallen@acquiredigital.com

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Acquire Digital to Showcase New Multi-Touch Application at ISE 2015

February 9, 2015, 9:57 am

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Acquire Digital are using the forthcoming Integrated Systems Europe, 2015 event to showcase their latest multi-touch applications, alongside leading hardware partners, including Panasonic and Sony.

Each year the ISE show, hosted in Europe, attracts 1000s of professionals from every link in the systems integration chain. This year Acquire Digital are teaming up with hardware partners to showcase their very latest creation in multi-touch experiences.

The application, designed to leverage the power of touch and interaction, will demonstrate compelling features such as its power; able to run up to 9k, smooth user experience and multi-user functions. Designed as a dynamic and innovative presentation tool the application optimises the interface for any format screen, whether wall mounted or table top, landscape or portrait, and with support for giant canvasses, it can also operate over large multiscreen interactive video walls.

Powered by the latest Acquire 4 engine, it provides a simple to use and configurable user interface to show all popular media formats up to 4K. Classic multi-touch functions such as ‘Pinch & Zoom’, pick ‘n’ flick and file sharing features are all possible, and can be combined with NFC, screen sharing and other functions. Its standard configuration enables retailers and other end users to add media and allows customers to quickly browse and access content in a fun way.

Variations of the application are being produced by the Acquire Digital Team for 5 of their partners exhibiting at the show, including Panasonic, who will be demonstrating an interactive sports clothing catalogue. Panasonic will be showing their new 4K 98” display with a U-Touch overlay, and are particularly interested in how the application could be used within the retail industry, bridging the gap between on and off-line retailing. Other partners also demonstrating the application include, Sony and SiliconCore - both using U-Touch overlays.

Although this is a sneak preview, Acquire Digital will be releasing the application as a stand-alone package for multi-touch screen owners and suppliers in the next month. It will also be released as an App feature to the popular Acquire Digital Signage and Interactive solution as part of the ongoing development of the software package.

Managing Director, Neil Farr, commented. ‘By releasing a standard, customisable product which uses the same technology as our custom developments, we are able to provide a cost-effective, quality presentation solution to customers who are looking to create and maintain it themselves.’

The Acquire multi-touch application is ideal for all industries and sectors and an ideal visual aid for tradeshows, consultations, education purposes, conferences, showrooms and workshops.

Press Contact:
Sarah Allen, Senior Marketing Executive
T: +44 (0)116 231 8921
E: sallen@acquiredigital.com

About Acquire Digital:
Experts in the creation of digital experiences and interactive media since 2001. Acquire develop pioneering software solutions for the creation and management of interactive projects on digital displays, digital signage and interactive kiosks. Our passion is creating immersive and highly engaging experiences that truly connect consumers with brands.

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Kramer Welcomes Michael Baker as Collaborative Solutions Consultant

February 10, 2015, 9:54 am

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Kramer Electronics is pleased to announce Michael Baker has been appointed as a consultant for Kramer’s Collaborative Solutions Group, headed by Michael DiBella, VP of Collaborative Solutions. Baker will help provide strategic insight and direction for Kramer’s new VIA family of wireless collaboration products.

Baker will be instrumental in the promotion of VIA products by offering his knowledge and previous collaborative products experience within the ProAV and IT industries. Specifically, Baker will be key in developing brand awareness for VIA within vertical markets including corporate and education segments, with both end-users and integrators.

“We believe that Michael Baker is going to help us position our VIA products as the state-of-the-art offerings in all of our targeted vertical markets,” stated Dave Bright, President of Kramer Electronics USA. “The skill sets and previous experience he brings to this position is unparalleled. Michael is known as a pioneer in the wireless and collaboration fields, and he will be a valuable asset to the Group.

Baker comes to Kramer Electronics USA with a proven track record in AV, IT, and Video Conferencing markets. His most recent experience was as Executive Vice President of WOW Vision, where he created numerous successful opportunities and partnerships within the Education, Healthcare, and Corporate sectors. Kramer has since purchased 50% interest in the ten-year old wireless and collaboration company, WOW Vision.

Baker has vast experience in executive positions, such as strategic market development, sales, product development, and business development both domestically and globally. He has worked at companies such as Polycom, ParkerVision, Sony, and Vaddio. “I am extremely happy to be working with Kramer and the Collaborative Solutions Group,” Baker stated. “The VIA family is one of the most innovative product lines I’ve seen in our ProAV world. There are a myriad of opportunities for VIA to thrive within all vertical markets, and in particular in the higher education and corporate markets, and I am eager to begin pursuing them.”

Baker resides in Castle Rock, Colorado with his wife Shari. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Advisors for Technology to the President of Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. Baker is Past President and Chair Emeritus of the United States Distance Learning Association and continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

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Enplug and Waitlist Me Team Up to Bring Waitlists to TV Screens

February 19, 2015, 9:59 am

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2015 -- Enplug and Waitlist Me have built a new product integration that makes it easy for any business to display a list of waiting customers on a TV screen. This integration brings a powerful new benefit to restaurants and other businesses that have a digital signage network. Customers can now just glance at a TV screen to see their place in line instead of constantly wondering or asking how much longer they need to wait.

Enplug is the first open digital signage software platform that transforms any display into a two-way communication screen, with some of the most advanced technology available on the market.

Companies like Waitlist Me can create customized apps using Enplug's open SDK and browse an app market that comes packed with customer-engaging content like Graphics (HD images and videos), Live Social Wall, News, Weather, Directory, and Web Page. Apps and display settings are managed through Enplug's web dashboard.

"Enplug was strategically built to be an open platform, and Waitlist Me is the first third-party app available that creatively uses our technology to help target customers," said Alex Ross, Chief Operating Officer, Enplug. "They've done a fantastic job at integrating their waitlist app software using our SDK. Given that it's becoming an increasingly mobile first world, Waitlist Me will be instrumental in allowing us to provide as much great marketing content as possible to customers increasingly looking to their mobile devices to interact with businesses."

Waitlist Me is a waitlist management application for restaurants and other businesses that use customizable text and phone call notifications to alert customers when it is their turn. Launched in 2012, the company has helped companies serve more than 60 million people through its cross-platform service for managing waitlists and reservations.

"Working with Enplug is a win-win because of the value the partnership provides to both products. We loved the simplicity of the Enplug device, and the level of integration it now has with Waitlist Me is so intuitive. It makes it very easy for businesses to display their waitlists to their customers," said Brian Hutchins, Head of Product, Waitlist Me. "The integration with Enplug also marks an important milestone for us both as the first major extension of Waitlist Me to television screens and also as the first publicly announced use of the Waitlist Me API."

About Enplug

Enplug is the first open digital signage software platform that transforms any display into a two-way communication screen, helping businesses connect with customers in real-time. Enplug customers include global brands like WeWork, Marriott, Porsche and Supperclub, and Enplug is used in more than a dozen countries ranging from Belgium to Australia to Nigeria. Founded in 2012. Enplug has received funding from notable investors including Oaktree Capital Co-Founder Larry Keele, Idealab Founder Bill Gross, Former AT &T CTO Hossein Eslambolchi, Interscope Executive Vice President David Cohen, Atom Factory CEO Troy Carter, and Former Yahoo CEO Ross Levinsohn. Enplug is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit enplug.com.

About Waitlist Me

Waitlist Me, the country's fastest growing waitlist app, launched in 2012 as NoshList. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Craig Walker and funded by Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures. The app is available for iPad, iPhone, Android devices, and computers. To learn more about Waitlist Me, visit www.waitlist.me.

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Largest Hispanic Digital Signage Network in the United States, Admirable LLC, Deploys with BroadSign International, LLC

February 24, 2015, 11:02 am

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265 screens are now running in Hispanic restaurants across the nation.

Miami, Florida. February 24, 2015. Admirable LLC, the nation’s largest Hispanic digital signage network, has completed its initial deployment of 265 screens using BroadSign International, LLC’s cloud-based software.

Situated in Hispanic restaurants, Admirable’s 42” LED screens reach about 2.5 million visitors per month who designate eating out as their number one leisure activity. A seated dwell time of 45 minutes to two hours has enabled Admirable to divide its 12-minute loops between global, country-specific and local news, entertainment, advertising and each restaurant’s own messaging.

“The BroadSign platform was made for ad-based networks such as our own. Its performance reports have been crucial for establishing a level of trust with our advertisers that would have been difficult using other software,” said Kristian Diaz, Chief Technology Officer at Admirable.

“The ability to use triggers and add custom integrations through BroadSign’s SDK has been a source of innovation for our interactive campaigns, and BroadSign’s rules-based approach frees up time for our network operations team to focus on clients, offering great responsiveness and flexibility.”

Advertisers can easily segment Admirable’s audience by age (almost 50% are young adults), country of origin, location and income level, and include Telemundo, United Airlines, AARP, MetroPCS and Corona.

Admirable ran a network-wide campaign for Corona during FIFA World Cup 2014, enabling viewers to vote on game results and view them on the screen in real-time. Since Corona was sold onsite, Admirable was able to measure a 19% sales lift. The network is featuring more campaigns of this nature to assess engagement levels and correlations with factors like copy, length and rewards.

“As innovators in the digital signage space, we enjoy assisting our customers in maintaining the same role in their domains,” said Skip Beloff, Vice President of Sales at BroadSign. “Admirable is a fabulous example of a network that has focused on a specific vertical and viewership, and makes constant use of our features to deliver campaigns that connect with viewers. Advertisers thank them for that.”

To learn more about BroadSign’s digital signage software, book a meeting with a representative at Digital Signage Expo or sign up for a free trial.

About BroadSign
BroadSign International, LLC is the first global provider of cloud-based software for digital signage networks. Its platform was designed exclusively as a management system for media companies operating digital out-of-home and digital place-based media networks, giving them an unlimited capacity for growth without adding personnel. After over a decade in the industry, BroadSign’s latest incarnation, BroadSign X, has become a mature and reliable fit for all digital signage software needs and its Android-based smart player, BroadSign Xpress, has decreased the cost of deploying digital signage compared to PC-based hardware alternatives.
BroadSign’s constant growth, extensive network and dedication to predicting and responding to industry trends make its digital signage solutions a safe bet for the future of networks with even the most complex of requirements. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://broadsign.com.

About Admirable
Admirable is the nation's premier Hispanic in-restaurant marketing network with over 3,000 locations in the United States. Admirable's extensive marketing platform includes the largest national Hispanic Out-Of-Home digital signage and Hispanic restaurant network. Admirable can implement your Hispanic marketing and promotional strategy with precise targeted delivery by market, DMA, nationality, and even down to an exact zip code.

Press Contacts
For BroadSign:
Stephanie Gutnik
1-514-399-1184
stephanie.gutnik@broadsign.com

For Admirable:
Kristian Diaz
1.786.333.8789
kdiaz@ad-mirable.com

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Videotel Joins the Digital Signage Federation, the Largest Independent Voice of the Digital Signage Industry

February 24, 2015, 11:31 am

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Videotel is the leading manufacturer for industrial digital signage media players, commercial grade dvd players and interactive digital signage solutions

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2015 - Videotel receives recognition from the industry with acceptance by the Digital Signage Federation.

The Digital Signage Federation is a non-profit industry organization that supports technological advancements and innovations in the digital signage industry. Recognition of Videotel by the Digital Signage Federation as a new member in good standing means acknowledgement of Videotel's position in the digital signage industry.

Such recognition does not come automatically or easily. The Digital Signage Federation is governed by an independent board of volunteers consisting of industry professionals that reflect the varied makeup of all the constituents in the digital signage industry. The board of the Digital Signage Federation is elected by vote and each member serves for a period of two years. The Digital Signage Federation is the only non-profit group that provides peer-group help, information, and resources for companies in the digital signage industry.

Every year, the Digital Signage Federation hosts regional networking events and a major Digital Signage Expo. In 2015, this Digital Signage Expo will be held in Las Vegas from March 10th through March 13th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This conference is the largest trade show for digital signage held annually, which is the place to see the most state-of-the-art innovations before competitors get a chance to deploy them. Videotel will be a featured exhibitor at the 2015 Digital Signage Expo.

Please see: http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net/2015/public/enter.aspx

The digital signage industry relies on the Digital Signage Federation as an independent voice that promotes the technological advancements of the industry as a whole. The Digital Signage Federation established privacy standards accepted by the U.S. Congress and provides a system for requests-for-proposals (RFPs) so that potential customers get an appropriate solution for digital signage needs and the best deals for comprehensive solutions from providers in the industry.

About Videotel
Videotel provides commercial and industrial grade high-definition digital signage media players that are designed for robust, non-stop use to support digital signage. Videotel products passed rigorous testing to prove that it can run interrupted service for a period of over four years, twenty-four hours per day, without failure. The company has over thirty four years' experience in designing solutions for interactive digital signage displays.

Contact Videotel for all your digital signage needs or visit their website for more information about the products they offer.

Contact
Lisa Schneider

Videotel, Inc.
+1 619-670-4412 Ext: 27
Email

Travis McMahand
Videotel, Inc.
619-670-4412
Email

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School of Visual Arts Gallery Chooses Videotel's VP71 Industrial Digital Signage Media Player

February 24, 2015, 11:39 am

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Manhattan Art school and gallery selects Videotel’s digital signage media player over the competition for its simplicity and reliability and award winning customer service department

"The galley found most media players to be to finicky. Videotel's VP71 just works every time. The durability and ease of use is superior", says Skros, SVA Gallery's exhibition manager.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 23, 2015 - SVA runs an art gallery and three art school campuses in the Manhattan area. With up to 52 exhibitions a year, plus presentations and educational events, SVA relies on digital displays to deliver information and entertainment. After testing the competition, the gallery chose Videotel's VP71 as its go-to industrial digital signage media player.

Tyson Skros, SVA Gallery's exhibition manager, said the gallery found most media players to be too finicky. He states that the company chose the VP71 because "it just works, every time." Skros praised the media player's versatility and ability to adapt to a range of formats, stating that gallery employees don't have time to re-encode media in the middle of exhibit installations or during event setup. The gallery relies on the VP71 as a primary source for all its audio and video needs.

Skros also cites the durability of the VP71 digital signage player and the ease of use, which makes work efficient for the staff. The gallery doesn't have to provide in-depth technical instructions for off-site installations, and the player works for complex multimedia as well as traditional movie screenings. Videotel Inc provides exceptional ongoing support whenever a challenge arises.

The VP71's industrial design allows continuous play, auto loops, and seamlessly auto repeats without the need for a remote or menu, making it an appropriate choice for museums and galleries. The rugged design ensures more than six years of use without failure, and the gallery can make use of functions such as motion and proximity sensors for an interactive audience experience.

For more information about the VP71 media player, or any other of our industrial-quality media players, visit the Videotel Inc. website at http://www.videoteldigital.com, or call us at (800) 878-4056, ext. 27.

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Videotel Reveals 4 New Ways to Create an Interactive Digital Signage Solution with its VP71 Industrial Grade Media Player

March 3, 2015, 1:29 pm

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Push, Wave, Motion and Elevate; Videotel to release four new ways to revolutionize interactive digital signage solutions. Learn how you could turn the VP71, into an interactive playground to engage your audience with the wow factor

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 03, 2015 - Videotel is at it again, releasing a new wave of technology that could revolutionize digital signage solutions. The California-based provider and manufacturer of industrial grade digital signage media players, commercial and medical grade DVD players, and interactive digital signage solutions will reveal these four new solutions at the Digital Signage Expo, in Las Vegas on March 9th, 2015

Videotel has been at the forefront of multimedia innovation, giving technology experts special features such as auto power on, auto play, and auto seamless loop, even in the event of power loss.

The four new reveals are technologies that will turn your industrial digital media player into an interactive playground that allows your audience to trigger relevant content with four new ways: push, wave, move and elevate.

Push will trigger content through new LED buttons. You can have custom text on these buttons, which come as stainless steel or illuminated plastic in an assortment of different colors. This allows you to trigger content in a way with hands-on buttons that are capturing to an audience.

You will now also be able to “wave” to trigger content. This is the ability to wave a floating hand over a proximity sensor. This waving motion will let you trigger content with fun, high tech experience.

With move you can trigger content using a motion sensor that detects human movement from a foot away or up to 21 feet and can be customized to trigger repeat content within any amount of time.

Elevate, content can be triggered in a way it has never been before. Using scale sensors and lift-off platforms, you will be able to elevate an item or product and launch relevant content in the simplest ways possible.

Videotel has more than 34 years of experience manufacturing and selling digital signage solutions. Each year brings about new technology and changes that simply make their flagship products more advanced but keeping with their mission of reliability and simplicity. The four new digital signage solutions will be revealed and demonstrated at the DSE show and are made to be compatible with the VP71 industrial media player.

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