Ping HD is pleased to announce the release of version 2.0 of our award winning EngagePHD™ web based digital signage content management platform.

Key to version 2.0 is the addition of the new ‘Dashboard’ view which strengthens the network monitoring capability of your Digital Signage network. The ‘Dashboard’ view pulls back near real-time screenshots from your LG webOS displays, Samsung SSP displays, Windows or Android Players along with key display/player information such as serial number, temperature etc… which enables users to see at a glance exactly what content is showing on any screen and therefore removes any guess work.

Kevin Goldsmith, Director of Digital Media Operations says “As we push the boundaries of what can be achieved with SoC (System-on-a-Chip) based displays from LG & Samsung, we’ve proven that you do not need external media players and have reduced potential support issues by up to 90%. The Dashboard combined with automated email alerts provides the confidence our customers need to ensure that their Digital Signage networks are doing exactly what they should be doing.”

An API is provided as part of this release to allow the Dashboard information to be used in 3^rd party system management platforms.

About Ping HD

Ping HD is a full service, end-to-end digital media company.Ping HD provides affordable, scalable, flexible, and innovative digital signage software solutions. We tailor our approach to meet your specific requirements and make the most of your investment.Ping HD digital signage solutionsare tailored to meet the needs of the travel, hospitality, sports, QSR, retail, corporate and education industries.

Media Contact Only:

Ping HD

Greg Lewis, Managing Director | Kevin Goldsmith, Director of Digital Media Operations

2114 Market St., Denver, CO 80205

303-593-1252

sales@pinghd.com

Visual Marketing Partners has released an announcement of a job opening for the position of Digital Project Manager.

The Digital Project Manager works with Digital Display and Creative departments, as well as our Account Managers, to take their interactive digital projects to the next level.

Click here to see the full announcement

Designed for grocery and convenience stores, the iDOOR® represents the only digital offering for cooler and freezer door lineups that connects the shopper, message and product at the point of purchase

Sarasota, FL – November 18, 2015– Real Digital Media, provider of the enterprise class NEOCAST® digital signage platform, and Anthony®, a Dover Company, are pleased to introduce the iDOOR®, a merchandising solution which incorporates a media player and transparent LCD embedded within cooler or freezer doors to play full motion video at the point of purchase.

The iDOOR, powered by NEOCAST, successfully combines digital technology and in-store merchandising strategies to deliver contextually relevant messaging for improved shopper engagement and conversion. This patented technology delivers high-definition visual promotions that target and connect with shopper lifestyles and demographics. The solution provides opportunities for increased shopper engagement by placing actionable messages in the line of sight of shoppers, along their path to purchase and ultimately at their point of decision.

Ken Goldberg, CEO of Real Digital Media, states, “iDOOR is poised to transform cooler and freezer merchandising across convenience stores, grocery and fuel stations, and places digital signage at the core of strategic planning for retailers and brands in this space. This solution leverages the strengths of Anthony and Real Digital Media, considerable engineering insights, patented IP and deep market knowledge. The result is a high value application of digital signage that appeals to retailers and their vendor partners, as well as the consumer.”

Anthony is a manufacturer and solutions provider of glass refrigerator and freezer doors, lighting systems and display equipment for use in commercial refrigeration systems. Their patented iDOOR is the only digital solution for cooler and freezer door lineups that connects the shopper, message and product at the same time, allowing retailers to understand and engage with their customers on a more relevant and personal level.

Carre’ Bistline, Anthony’s Director, Business Development, Digital Signage Solutions, states, “the iDOOR revolutionizes how retailers promote and merchandise their brands, engage with shoppers and increase overall sales. The solution artfully pairs digital signage with how shoppers navigate through a store and optimizes messaging along the path to purchase. We think the iDOOR is the best solution for reaching the shopper at the point of decision with relevant messages, and will positively impact in-store conversions.”

Performance

A national convenience store chain recently tested the Anthony iDOOR for a 3-month pilot program. Results from the program showed the iDOOR increased cooler door traffic by 13%, and increased the number of cooler door purchases by 7%. (src: http://www.anthonyintl.com/idoor/case-studies.html)

Availability

The iDOOR is available now in cooler, freezer and stand-alone glass door applications, and is available in various transparent screen sizes and finishes. Select existing Anthony doors products may also be retrofitted with an iDOOR to bring targeted high definition messages directly to retail shoppers. Contact your Anthony representative to learn more.

About Real Digital Media

Real Digital Media is the provider of NEOCAST®, an enterprise-level digital signage platform for managing the efficient distribution of place-based targeted messages and branded experiences across networked displays. Designed intelligently to scale with the growing demands of the digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industry, NEOCAST® is a standards-based platform that offers certainty to marketing and advertising professionals seeking a viable long-term solution to meet the current and future demands of their digital signage deployments.

NEOCAST® has been used to establish point-of-decision marketing, promotions and corporate communication networks across the retail, healthcare and hospitality sectors. Please visit our website to learn more: http://www.realdigitalmedia.com/

About Anthony®

Founded in 1958, Anthony®, Sylmar, CA, USA, is a manufacturer and solutions provider of glass refrigerator and freezer doors, lighting systems and display equipment for use in commercial refrigeration systems. Anthony’s products are designed to enhance merchandising, ensure food safety and protect the environment. A 50-plus-year commitment to Quality, Innovation, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement and Flexibility have allowed Anthony to become the supplier of choice for merchandising components in the refrigeration industry. Anthony is a member of the Dover Corporation’s Refrigeration & Food Equipment market segment. For more information, please visit www.anthonyintl.com or www.dovercorporation.com.

Hi-Res Beverage Photo: http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2015/11/17/13082683/tN_134685_Anthony%20iDOOR%20-%20Beverage.png

Hi-Res Food Photo: http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2015/11/17/13082683/tN_134686_Anthony%20iDOOR%20-%20Froze%20Foods.png

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Media Contacts:

Dan Dyer 

Public Relations Manager

Real Digital Media

513-478-7818 

Uri Rainisch

Senior Marketing Manager

Anthony

818-837-2967

NoviSign Digital Signage is excited to announce of increasing its staff and adding a new key member from Taiwan. Mr. Jason Pan is going to build and develop the Asia pacific region, in order to strengthen NoviSign’s hold in the field of digital signage in Asia while promoting activities with local partners and local installations. This follows the recent opening of the NoviSign office in Japan (http://novisign.jp/) earlier this year and as a part of the Asia expansion with the plan to open NoviSign China in 2016.

Jason Pan is a leader with experience in the hitech, dynamic and capital intensive semi-conductor industries throughout Asia, China and Taiwan. Experience encompasses the functions of general management, P&L, financial management, operations, business development and change management. "I'm very excited to work with NoviSign. I think this is a company with a huge potential and I believe we're going to do great things together." says Jason.

NoviSign offers innovative and interactive digital signage software and aims to promote the field of social digital signage in the world. NoviSign supports thousands of screens spread out around the globe, with thousands of active users from a large spectrum of industries, when recently started to expand to more locations in Asia.

"With the rich experience of Jason we can strengthen the relationship with leading hardware manufacturers in Taiwan and recruit local partners at the digital signage software distribution" says Gil Matzliah, NoviSign CEO. "Jason is a significant reinforcement to help us move forward in new areas. We are pleased to add Jason to the team and believe his experience and location will strengthen NoviSign digital signage eco system at new places".

NoviSign is a young and dynamic company founded in 2011 with a vision to further digitalize of signs in every corner of the globe and adapt it to all types of companies and organizations. NoviSign Digital Signage is independent software as a service (SaaS) under www.novisign.com that enables the managing of dynamic campaigns from the cloud to any IP-based sign anywhere in the world easily and efficiently.

For more information about NoviSign visit http://www.novisign.com/ or send a mail to info@novisign.com

Reach, Resonance and Reaction. These are the three factors that form the foundation of a successful digital signage campaign. You want to reach the right audience using content that resonates positively so you can generate the desired reaction.

A new whitepaper by DSF Member Mvix, a pioneer in affordable digital signage, explores how a digital signage campaign can be enhanced in order to increase audience engagement. The paper discusses the dos and don’ts of an engaging digital signage campaign in a world of choice where each business is trying to reach, resonate with, and get a reaction from the right audience.

More about the whitepaper and access may be found at http://www.prweb.com/releases/digital-signage/increase-engagement/prweb13064628.htm 

Commercial grade dual-output Android Signage solution for mission critical deployments

Taipei, Taiwan, 2 December, 2015 - VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced that the VIA ALTA DS 2 Android media player has gained certification for Capital Networks™ Audience™ for Android Digital Signage software.

The VIA ALTA DS 2 is ideal for delivering content to two independent screens such as dual-sided billboards often found in retail and public settings. The system can also accommodate 1x2 setups with independent or extended screen content support mode for menu boards or timetable displays in restaurant or transportation settings.

“We’re delighted that the VIA ALTA DS 2 meets the exacting performance and compatibility requirements for Capital Networks™ certification,” said Richard Brown, VP of International Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “The combination of the VIA ALTA DS 2 and Audience™ for Android provides an ultra-reliable solution for mission-critical dual-output applications at a fraction of the cost of typical dual-output PCs, without sacrificing performance.”

“Commercial grade media players that run Google’s Android operating system are rare, but incredibly important to digital signage network operators who demand high reliability, management tools and predictable supply chains,” said Jim Vair, Vice President of Business Development at Capital Networks. “The VIA ALTA DS distinguishes itself from this elite group with its ability to deliver two distinct, independent video outputs from one affordable, solid state player.”

Capital Networks Audience for Android

Designed with scalability in mind, Audience for Android provides a user friendly, cost effective solution to network operators just entering into the digital signage market, as well as established network operators looking to expand existing installations.

Some of the key features found within Audience for Android include:

• Up to 1080p resolution supported
  
• Video in a zone supported
  
• Landscape and Portrait orientation
  
• Touch interactivity
  
• HTML5 support
  
• Real time scheduling
  
• Support of single and multi-zone layouts
  
• Support of live data feeds
  
• As Run Logs for content verification
  
• MP4, H264, JPG, BMP and MNG animation support
  

VIA ALTA DS 2

The VIA ALTA DS 2 is compact fanless Android media player powered by a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 SoC and measuring a mere 180mm x 120mm x 25mm (W x H x D).

Key features include:

• Dual display support for independent or extended screen content setups
  
• System signing keys for development partners
  
• OTA (Over-the-Air) update support
  
• Supports OpenGL ES 3.0 hardware acceleration and concurrent multiple Full HD video playback
  
• Auto power on when plugged
  

Compatible with the latest Android Signage Content Management apps, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is available with a signage software solution pack featuring Android 4.4.2 as well as the VIA Smart ETK comprising a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer (WDT) for safeguarding against system crashes, WOL, RTC wake-up, and a sample app.

To learn more about the VIA ALTA DS 2 Android signage player, please visit: http://www.viatech.com/en/systems/android-signage-players/alta-ds-2/

To learn more about Capital Networks™ Audience™ for Android, please visit: http://www.capitalnetworks.com/products/audience-software/android

For images related to this release, please visit: http://www.viagallery.com/via-products/via-embedded-arm-solutions/via-alta-ds-2/

About Capital Networks Limited

Capital Networks Limited is a privately held company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1991, Capital Networks is a respected leader in the supply and support of advanced multimedia systems to communications companies engaged in cable television, broadcasting, digital signage and place-based media. Capital Networks has sold Audience™ software into a variety of market segments including Education, Corporate, Municipal and Retail applications in more than 40 countries. Clients include: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), BBC, Peel Regional Police - Ontario, Plan Group, Cablevision – New York, Rogers Communications, Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, and many others. http://www.capitalnetworks.com

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA’s global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world’s top OEMs and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

VIA PR Contact

International: Richard Brown

Phone: (886)-2-2218-5452 #6201

Fax: (886)-2-8218-6752

Email: RIBrown@via.com.tw

Note to reporters, editors and writers: VIA is written in ALL CAPS.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Videotel, Inc. announces the launch of their newest industrial grade digital signage media player the VP71XD. The definition of true seamless auto looping playback, the media player is reliable and constructed to run continuously for over 6 years

SAN DIEGO, CA - Backing their newest digital signage solution with 35-years of industry experience, Videotel Digital announces the launch of the VP71XD Industrial Looping Media Player with built in Scheduler to time content. In keeping with the company’s rugged product line, the industrial grade player has an estimated lifespan of over six years of continuous play. Seamlessly looping video, audio, images and photos the digital signage player enhances brand recognition. It also boosts customer experience and information delivery all efficiently read directly from a USB or SD card.

Giving business owners full control, the VP71XD has a convenient built-in scheduler. This feature allows various content to be scheduled for greater impact on passersby. A hands-free digital signage solution, no remote to re-loop content is necessary. Even in the event of a power loss the VP71XD will power on without human interaction. However, for simple navigation and modification a remote control comes with the media player.

While the industrial audio video player is a stand-alone option it’s also Interactive. It’s compatible with Videotel Digital’s line of interactive motion, wave, LED push button and weight sensors. The VP71XD will vertically load audio and video to any monitor or screen. This is an essential marketing tool for exhibits and trade shows, museums, transit advertising, showrooms and the like. With that in mind, the Videotel Digital product line caters to Hospitality, Retail and Healthcare industries in addition to Government Agencies, Food and Beverage concerns, Casinos and Automotive enterprises.

The VP71XD comes with the following:

• VP71XD Industrial Digital Media Player
  
• Multi Function Remote Control
  
• 5VDC External Regulated Power Supply
  
• 8 Gig (Or Higher) USB Thumbnail Drive
  
• 8 Gig (Or Higher) SD Memory Card
  
• 6 Foot High Quality Shielded HDMI Cable
  
• 6 Foot Male RCA To Male RCA Audio And Video Cable
  

For more information visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

About Videotel Digital:

Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions. The company provides Industrial Audio/Video products that Auto Start, Auto Play, Auto Loop and seamlessly Auto Repeat for continuous play without manual interaction.

Information:

Videotel Digital

681 Anita Street Suite #104

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Contact:

Lisa Schneider

VP of Marketing & Sales

lisa(at)videoteldigital(at)com

(619) 670-4412

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2016 – LSI Industries Inc. has appointed Mario Macioce as National Sales Manager to take on business development responsibility and to aid in the further growth of the LSI Graphics Segment.

Macioce joins LSI Industries with 15+ years of experience in the graphics, display and point of sale business where he has focused on building the brands of some of the best companies in America. Recently he has worked for Immedia Retail, Tusco Display and Vulcan Industries developing and managing customer relationships while closing major branding and consumer merchandising programs. Mario will be utilizing his longtime industry contacts to focus on large retail accounts, leveraging LSI’s leadership position in that key market segment.

Buddy Mayo, Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Graphics Division, commented, “We are proud to add to the professionalism of our organization; someone that has proven success in contributing to the topline and has a history of building meaningful customer relationships.”

Additionally Macioce brings long standing experience within Consumer Packaged Goods, Grocery Retail, Food, Food Service, Beverage, Packaging and Merchandising industries with Carnation-Nestle, Letica Corporation, and PepsiCo. Macione is an alumnus of Miami University, Oxford, OH with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications.

About LSI Graphic Solutions and LSI Industries Inc.:

LSI Graphic Solutions, headquartered in North Canton, OH and a division of LSI Industries Inc., is a leading visual image company helping global brands and retailers create strong brand identities and meaningful customer experiences through custom interior and exterior environmental graphics and décor programs, unique architectural elements and displays, illuminated graphics and systems, digital engagement solutions and turnkey program management and implementation services.

LSI Industries Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer concentrating on serving customers in North America and Latin America with superior Image Solutions through world-class lighting, graphics, and technology capabilities. The company’s major markets include commercial / industrial lighting, petroleum / convenience store and multi-site retail (including automobile dealerships, restaurants and national retail accounts). Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, LSI has facilities in Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island and Texas. The Company’s common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market under the symbol LYTS. For more information visit www.lsi-industries.com

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Contact:

Melanie Tamulewicz

Marketing Manager

LSI Graphic Solutions

(330) 494-9444 x2035

melanie.tamulewicz@lsi-industries.com

Videotel launches the HD2700 D Industrial Looping DVD Player with Scheduler and Interactivity that push the limits of what a hd dvd player can do. Additionally allowing digital content to become interactive with LED push buttons and interactive sensors.

SAN DIEGO, CA - An industry-leading and award-winning manufacturer with 36-years of industry experience in the digital signage space, Videotel Digital announces the release of their newest seamless looping industrial dvd player. The HD2700 D is not just a digital signage solution with a six-year, 24/7 looping potential. It’s a dvd player that can interactively use Videotel's IPM, IPH and interactive module options to enhance content. Allowing the user to uniquely trigger content with LED push buttons, motion, proximity and weight sensors. Now informative marketing or educational messages can be displayed easier than ever and as dynamically as possible.

Triggering multiple content files burned on a DVD, advertising or informational text, images or video content can be scheduled for play throughout the day. How so? Simply. Specific text files can be loaded onto playlists directly on the DVD. From there they can run with an image quality of 1080p HDMI resolution with no added software required. Seamlessly repeats without the use of a remote, the dvd player thinks for itself. It buffers and stores content to an internal RAM that plays direct from memory.

Used with Videotel’s PUSH, MOVE, WAVE, and ELEVATE interactive modules the HD2700 D DVD Player makes quite an impact on its audience. The PUSH interactive module systematically enhances the display with LED push buttons while MOVE incites motion sensors. Proximity sensors are signaled by the WAVE module and ELEVATE navigates weight. Lisa Schneider, VP of Marketing and Sales at Videotel Digital underscores that all of these digital display enhancements have the same goal.

Schneider says, “The HD2700 D is perfect for those displays that require either the need to seamlessly and reliably auto loop content, time specific content throughout the day or to create an interactive display that triggers content from LED push buttons or various sensors. In this industry we know that we only get one chance to catch the consumer's’ eye. We are proud that our HD2700 D does this without failure."

For more information about Videotel Digital visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

About Videotel Digital:

Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions. The company provides Industrial Audio/Video products that Auto Start, Auto Play, Auto Loop and seamlessly Auto Repeat for continuous play without manual interaction. The industry leader service numerous industries from retail to healthcare, educational concerns, hospitality, events and museums among others.

Information:

Videotel Digital

681 Anita Street Suite #104

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Contact:

Lisa Schneider

VP of Marketing & Sales

lisa(at)videoteldigital(dot)com

(619) 670-4412

Website:

Rockford, IL - GDS, Inc. (Global Display Solutions), a world leader in display technology for outdoor digital signage, was selected as the display manufacturer for the Loop Link project. Chosen for their demonstrated reliability and performance on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train platform, GDS is supplying 38” full outdoor, sunlight readable LCD displays. The digital signage is being rolled out at eight Loop Link transit shelters featuring longer boarding platforms with Bus Tracker screens to enhance the customer experience.

We know outdoor!

The 38” MIDAS Stretch is an ultra-wide outdoor display capable of operating in all weather conditions. Built in to each display is an embedded PC system which monitors the health and well-being of the display and communicates directly with the content management system. All MIDAS displays come with G+Bond enhanced optical bonding to provide the sharpest image, to guard against vandalism and to provide greater safety in case the front glass is broken. This also prevents dust accumulation or condensation on the LCD.

These displays run 24/7 to provide passengers with status of scheduled stops and

emergency notifications for up to the minute information which streamlines the rider’s

commute.

About GDS

After more than 30 years, GDS continues to be a technology leader and world-leading manufacturer of display solutions. GDS’s position as the chosen partner of some of the world’s leading blue chip companies has been achieved and maintained by providing best-in-class solutions, products and services. Today, GDS continues this ethos by growing with clients as their needs and requirements change. It is this dedication to customers that drives GDS to remain at the forefront of its chosen technologies and markets.

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For more information, please visit www.gds.com

Contact: a.patton@gds.com or 1-815-713-2430

Enjoying the success 2015 brought, Videotel Digital announces a dynamic year in review. Specializing in digital solutions for retail, hospitality, restaurants, healthcare and educational as well as government agencies, the company shows its dexterity. They began the year with an award given at the first DSE show they attended. They ended it with an iconic So Cal company singing the praises of their newly launched product. Somewhere in between, they humbly managed to celebrate 35 successful years in business.

Awarded at DSE 2015 by rAVe Publications as the Best New Digital Signage Solution, it was there that Videotel demonstrated Elevate. The solution was newly launched along with Push, Move and Wave; these are interactive products that allow audiences to trigger relevant content. The interactive digital signage solutions work in tandem with the VP71 Industrial Grade Media Player also launched in 2015.

The VP71XD media player was a favorite of Videotel client, Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. They purchased it for their hospital rooms to increase patient experience. It was also selected by Cedarville University to create an impressive 40'x40' display at the three-day Southern Baptist Convention in Columbus, Ohio. At the same time, Fee Hedrick Entertainment Group began using the digital media player to amp up their audiences’ experience during its largest live conferences.

The year also saw the release of the VP70 LTE and the VP70 XD. Both designed for heavy commercial use the players can auto-loop any type of media to engage audiences wherever high traffic and dense customer populations congregate. Impressive HD content thrills in cinemas, shopping centers, trade shows, or conference rooms. Such is the case for iconic footwear manufacturer Rainbow Sandals who uses it to auto-loop branding and informational content from a USB with “plug and play” functionality.

Possibly the best 2015 milestone however, was Videotel’s celebration of 35 years in business meeting the digital media needs of both large and small clients. In 2016 watch for the company’s new HD2700 series with industrial looping DVD players as well as the industrial DVD and media player combo unit.

For more information about Videotel Digital visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

About Videotel Digital:

Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions. The company provides Industrial Audio/Video products that Auto Start, Auto Play, Auto Loop and seamlessly Auto Repeat for continuous play without manual interaction. The industry leader service numerous industries from retail to healthcare, educational concerns, hospitality, events and museums among others.

Information:

Videotel Digital

681 Anita Street Suite #104

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Contact:

Lisa Schneider

VP of Marketing & Sales

lisa(at)videoteldigital(dot)com

(619) 670-4412

The only one of its kind in the marketplace, Videotel Digital announces the release of the HD2700M Industrial Seamless Auto Looping DVD and Digital Media (all in one) Player. With a built-in scheduler and increased capability for interactivity, the digital signage player brings reliable and seamless functionality to the marketplace

SAN DIEGO, CA - Videotel Digital announces the release of the market’s first industrial grade seamless auto looping DVD and Digital media player combo unit with a built-in scheduler to time content and with interactivity. Eager with increased functionality for public venues, the new product’s scheduler is designed to automatically power on, auto play and seamlessly auto loop content. Better yet, it will auto repeat without manual interaction. Now specified content can play at integral times throughout the day with no human engagement. Or, for a hands-on approach, it can also become an interactive signage player. This is easily done with the addition of LED push buttons, motion and proximity sensors. Meant to engage and inform any audience, on any level, the HD2700M is a reliable solution with durability as its finest.

Designed for 24/7 continuous use and with an estimated lifespan of over six years, the Videotel all-in-one media player is unmatched. It plays full native 1080p HD video and with a built in upscaler. Simple to use and cost effective, it displays media content that can be played from three different ways. For added convenience, users can display digital content via a DVD, SD or USB.

Schneider says, “The HD2700 M is perfect for those displays that require the flexibility of displaying content with a DVD, USB or SD card reliability and with a true seamless auto loop, timed content or interactive content. It just doesn't get any easier with the HD2700 M."

Timed scheduling of various content files is easily achieved with the creation of a simple text file. The file can have start and stop times and should be loaded on the same DVD, SD or USB as the video files. Using a seven day calendar, specific playback is triggered by simply inputting specific days of the week. Or, the dvd/media player can be told to run the content all day every day. And leaving no stone unturned, the scheduler can power the Videotel digital media player on and off according to a set time as well.

For more information about Videotel Digital visit http://www.videoteldigital.com

About Videotel Digital:

Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions. The company provides Industrial Audio/Video products that Auto Start, Auto Play, Auto Loop and seamlessly Auto Repeat for continuous play without manual interaction. The industry leader service numerous industries from retail to healthcare, educational concerns, hospitality, events and museums among others.

Information:

Videotel Digital

681 Anita Street Suite #104

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Contact:

Lisa Schneider

VP of Marketing & Sales

lisa(at)videoteldigital(dot)com

(619) 670-4412

Rockford, Illinois - GDS, Inc. (Global Display Solutions), a world leader in display technology for outdoor digital signage, has been selected for an Applied Technology Award by QSR Magazine. The accolade for customer facing technology is for the largest installation of large format QSR outdoor digital displays which are currently being rolled out at all Starbucks drive-thru locations in the U.S. The 46” LCD screens create camera to camera interaction similar to FaceTime® resulting in an improved barista / customer connection.

The majority of QSR sales are derived from the drive-thru lane and Starbucks recognized the need to bring the barista to the customer’s car through the use of digital technology.

There were two main challenges. The first was posed by the outdoor environment requiring a display that could withstand extreme heat without the noise and interference of an air conditioner while protecting against rain, dust, cold and snow. The second challenge was to improve customer satisfaction by the creation of face time with the barista. To drive increased loyalty, Starbucks needed to re-vamp the ‘old school’ signage in the drive-thru.

GDS was chosen by Starbucks due to its proven field operation and front-of-screen performance. The sunlight readable, full outdoor LCD displays with an integrated camera and microphone are being deployed in the Starbucks drive-thru lanes and are designed and manufactured to withstand the worst of Mother Nature. Replicating the in-store experience through technology, a live video feed of the barista coupled with order confirmation and advertising on one screen maximizes utilization of these digital screens, increases customer interaction and improves efficiency.

We Know Outdoor!

GDS MIDAS QSR outdoor displays are designed to operate efficiently under full sunlight conditions without the adverse effects of solar loading on the LCD panel. MIDAS QSR is designed to operate 24/7 and includes a built-in diagnostic system to monitor the operational performance of the display. The GDS LCD displays are designed and manufactured to withstand the rigors of rain, snow, heat, cold, dust and extreme temperature ranges. They feature optical bonding, thermal management, and remote diagnostics to monitor the display from a central location and are engineered so customers with polarized sunglasses can easily read the screen.

About GDS

Since more than 35 years, we provide perfect digital display performance at lowest total cost of ownership based on LCD TFT, LED and E Ink technologies. For every display we develop, we are passionately committed to deliver total customer satisfaction in design, manufacturing, installation and lifetime support.

GDS stands out from the competition, always innovating its technologies and products, and also its organization and how we meet our customers’ needs: it is not just innovation, but innovation shaped around our customers. That is why we are continuously improving and investing in new solutions and applications, to help our partners grow and evolve.

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For more information, please visit www.gds.com

Contact: a.patton@gds.com or 1-815-713-2430

Universal modular LED mounting system with pop-out functionality is first of its kind on the market

AURORA, Ill.– Peerless-AV®, the leader in innovative mounting and audio and video solutions and accessories, today announced the industry’s first Universal Modular LED Wall Mounting System. Featuring a quick and easy pop-out mechanism that can be adapted to support various brands and display sizes, Peerless-AV’s LED Wall Mounting System also offers a modular design enabling custom installs for specific configurations.

The universal nature of the LED Wall Mounting System will give installers infinite choices as they look to specify more full-color, high brightness, big viewing angle LED displays in their projects.

“LED is becoming an integral part of the AV industry and with our commitment to being at the forefront of audiovisual technology, we’re excited to unveil our new LED Mounting System,” said John Potts, President, Peerless-AV. “To develop the best solution available, we’ve worked closely with customers and LED experts to ensure versatility and compatibility for individual application scenarios.”

Key features of the Universal Modular LED Wall Mounting System include a clean and aesthetically pleasing installation based on a slim, space-saving design. The pop-out mechanism extends the mount 30 inches from the wall, providing ample space for a technician to service and maintain the LED displays. Its universal design can be easily configured to support most LED brands and sizes by simply changing out display-specific adapter plates.

The mounting system’s easy hang wall plate enables a fast, trouble-free installation and handles on either side of the mount provide easy mount articulation without the risk of damage to the LED display. In addition, integrated cable management allows for a clean finish.

Adjustment to the LED Mounting System is simple and installer-friendly. A jacking screw feature allows the entire video wall to be plumb adjusted once all the LED displays are installed. Each mount has four-corner depth adjustment and a first row levelling function assures all the LED displays align for a seamless appearance.

Peerless-AV’s Universal Modular LED Mounting System will be available for custom order through its network of distributors and resellers in Q2 2016.

This new innovation can be seen at ISE 2016 – Hall 11, Stand E70. Visitors to the stand will be given a VIP tour, including presentation of an impressive 5x4 video wall using Absen LED panels mounted on the modular system.

The Universal Modular LED Wall Mounting System, featuring a Christie Digital 1.5 mm 12-panel LED wall,will also be on display at DSE 2016 in March at Peerless-AV Booth 1823.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of audiovisual solutions. From its award-winning mounts and wireless audio systems to indoor/outdoor kiosks and the industry’s first fully sealed outdoor displays, Peerless-AV aims to Get it Right by fulfilling both integrators’ needs for ease of installation and service, and end-users’ dreams in residential and commercial applications.

Based in Aurora, IL, Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit www.peerless-av.com.

Media Contact

Beth Keuling

bethk@lotus823.com

(732) 212-0823

BroadSign selected for delivery of dynamic content and proof of digital performance capabilities.

London, England - Primesight, one of the United Kingdom's largest suppliers of OOH solutions, is converting its portfolio of digital displays to the BroadSign International, LLC software platform as part of its on-going drive to offer clients a seamless DOOH experience with increased accountability.

The integration with BroadSign’s cloud-based platform will give advertising clients access to the richest industry-leading reporting. Primesight has already converted its full large format digital estate to BroadSign and will soon complete the transition with its small format screens located in cinemas and subway.

Primesight selected BroadSign due to its flexible and comprehensive offering with regards to the delivery of dynamic content and proof of digital performance.

“BroadSign has provided an effective solution to our key requirements for digital transmission and display, which include an integration with our inventory management system, full flexibility for scheduling and accountable play out reporting,” said Paul Daniels, Operations Director at Primesight.

Primesight’s purely ad-based network is composed of traditional and digital out-of-home formats, with the latter enabling advertisers to buy a percentage of time in any clock hour dependent on their needs.

“In addition to being one of the most prestigious OOH networks in the United Kingdom, Primesight is a business driven by responsiveness, accountability and incredible performance,” said Skip Beloff, Vice President of Sales at BroadSign.

“These values coincide with BroadSign’s own and we look forward to a strong partnership in this highly innovative region.”

About Primesight

Primesight is one of the UK's largest suppliers of out of home (OOH) solutions. We understand the power of OOH advertising and its ability to be effective at changing the attitudes and actions of our audience. We are passionate about results and have built a culture that is focussed on delivering them for our customers.

Our product portfolio is one of the largest in the UK reaching audiences in a range of environments including Roadside, Cinema, Retail Convenience, and Subway transit. Our digital ‘Network’ consists of digital 48-sheet panels distributed nationally allowing the amplification of the effects of traditional OOH advertising campaigns.

The operation of the largest UK network of fully interactive 6-sheet screens allows touch, sound and gesture engagement as well as mobile connection through touch points. Our OOH sciences team make use of proprietary research tools such as Primemobile Live and Primedesign to help improve the impact and measurement of campaigns. We are proud to help SME’s across the country grow their business as well as working with many of the top 100 advertisers in the UK every year.

About BroadSign

BroadSign International, LLC is the first global provider of cloud-based digital signage software. Its award-winning, automated approach to content management is mature, reliable and robust, and gives digital out-of-home networks an unlimited capacity for growth without adding personnel. BroadSign’s sophisticated platform and cost-effective line of smart players, BroadSign Xpress and BroadSign Xpress Pro, decrease the cost of network deployment.

BroadSign’s constant growth, extensive customer base 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.

Press Contacts

For Primesight

Lee Gunther

020 7439 9275

lee.gunther@simpaticopr.co.uk

For BroadSign

Stephanie Gutnik

1.514.399.1184

stephanie.gutnik@broadsign.com

The award-winning customizable new line offers elegant floor-standing indoor enclosures for displays measuring 40"-80"

AURORA, Ill.–  Peerless-AV®, the leader in innovative audio and video solutions and accessories, is pleased to announce the availability of its new line of Portrait Kiosk Enclosures.

Named a 2015 InfoComm Digital Signage Best of Show Award Winner, Peerless-AV’s line of portrait kiosk enclosures offer elegance unprecedented in the large format kiosk sector. The line incorporates a robust feature set while maintaining a modern, curvaceous, and slim aesthetic look with lean frames and a small footprint. From wayfinding to entertainment to self-service solutions, the new line of portrait kiosks “Get it Right” in any indoor application, housing 40"-80" displays in portrait orientation.

“In designing our new line of Portrait Kiosk Enclosures, we focused heavily on creating stylish kiosks that incorporate the curved aesthetic that consumers have grown accustomed to with their personal electronics,” said Brian McClimans, Vice President, Global Business Development, Peerless-AV. “In addition, with a lightweight, aluminum frame design, our Portrait Kiosk Enclosures are unparalleled to anything else in the kiosk space today.”

To meet the needs of any digital signage application, the easy-to-install and affordable line of portrait enclosures offer customization through RAL colors or client logos with vinyl or digital printing. The enclosures also feature stereo speakers and amplifiers, Wi-Fi, NFC, and proximity sensors, ambient lighting, and tempered glass or Lexan surfaces with anti-glare treatment.

Dependent on the needs of the user, photo and video equipment can be incorporated to allow for interactivity. The kiosk enclosures are available in multiple configurations, too, such as using two displays – one on each side.

Pushing the boundaries of form, function, and ease of integration, the sleek kiosk enclosures can be customized through Peerless-AV’s KioskBuilder™ and Kiosk Partner Program, allowing integrators to streamline the installation process by eliminating the need to source components from multiple vendors.

Peerless-AV’s line of Portrait Kiosk Enclosures are currently available through Peerless-AV direct sales representatives and authorized distribution network.

For additional information about Peerless-AV, please visit www.peerless-av.com, www.facebook.com/PeerlessAV, and twitter.com/PeerlessAV.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of audiovisual solutions. From its award-winning mounts and wireless audio systems to indoor/outdoor kiosks and the industry’s first fully sealed outdoor displays, Peerless-AV aims to Get it Right by fulfilling both integrators’ needs for ease of installation and service, and end-users’ dreams in residential and commercial applications.

Based in Aurora, IL, Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit www.peerless-av.com.

Markham, ON - Capital Networks Limited, a leading global provider of dynamic digital signage content creation and management software, has announced support of the Panasonic Android and HTML5-based OpenPort PLATFORM, the latest addition to the Audience digital signage software platform.

The recently released AF1 Series incorporates a high-performance SoC (System on Chip) with a 1 GHz quad-core CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of internal storage and offers tremendous flexibility with regards to deployment by eliminating the need for mounting or cabling of an external media player.

The integration of the Audience content management system offers a powerful digital signage solution allowing users to display text, graphic, video, automated data content and more in customized single or multi-zone displays with emergency messaging and dynamic NFC support.

Initial setup of network, language preferences and app installation is simple using the remote controller and Panasonic home screen. Updates to media content, presentation scheduling, and monitoring can all be performed remotely via the Audience content management system.

The slim-bezel AF1 Series is offered in 42-, 49-, and 55-inch sizes and is engineered without fans for reliable 24/7 operation in both landscape and portrait orientation.

Combining the high performance Audience content management system with Panasonic’s brilliant picture quality and proven reliability, the AF1 Series presents a cost-effective and self-contained solution for high-impact digital signage.

About Capital Networks Limited

Capital Networks Limited is a privately held company based in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1991, Capital Networks is a respected leader in the supply and support of advanced multimedia systems to communications companies engaged in cable television, broadcasting, digital signage and place-based media. Capital Networks has sold Audience™ software into a variety of market segments including Education, Corporate, Municipal and Retail applications in more than 40 countries. Clients include: Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), BBC, Peel Regional Police - Ontario, Plan Group, Cablevision – New York, Rogers Communications, Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, and many others. To learn more about Capital Networks Limited: http://www.capitalnetworks.com

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.net

YCD Multimedia’s U.S. Professional Services team gains expert certification accreditation in digital signage by the DSEG.

New York, February 17, 2016– YCD Multimedia, the leading global provider of advanced digital signage software solutions, announces all members of its U.S. based Professional Services team have successfully completed the DSEG’s Digital Signage Certified Experts program.

The Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG) is an industry group created to advance the level of professionalism within the digital signage community by establishing certification standards and providing impartial, agnostic, and vendor neutral professional education.

“With our certification both current and future customers can feel confident that the Professional Services team at YCD is among the most widely knowledgeable staff not only on our products but also within the digital signage ecosystem”, said Ido Aviram, Director of Operations & Professional Services for YCD Multimedia.

The DSEG is partnered with the Digital Signage Federation and also with the Digital Signage Expo to bring a comprehensive set of industry certification programs to the digital signage industry. “We are happy that YCD Multimedia has received their certification and joined the valuable list of manufacturers who are recognized globally as industry professionals”, said Alan Brawn, Principal at Brawn Consulting, Digital Signage Experts Group.

About YCD Multimedia

YCD Multimedia is a leading global provider of advanced digital signage software solutions, serving the retail, telecom, banking, gaming, entertainment, hospitality, educational, transportation and corporate markets. Founded in 1999 (and having acquired C-nario, a leading digital signage company, in 2011), YCD provides businesses and organizations with a fully-scalable platform to attract and engage customers, while communicating their brand. YCD’s software offers unmatched capabilities in driving digital signage networks including high-impact video and mosaic walls in a native, pixel-perfect resolution. To date, the company has partnered with industry leading customers, including Fortune 500 corporations and some of the world’s most recognized brands. YCD operates worldwide with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel, as well as an international network of partners serving clients around the globe. For more information, visit www.ycdmultimedia.com

PR Contacts:

Lou Carulli

Marketing Manager

YCD Multimedia

646.237.8115

lcarulli@ycdmultimedia.com

DSE South America's second edition, which will be held on May 03 - 06, 2016, from 1 - 8pm in the Anhembi Pavilion, will host the exclusive ABMOOH Seminar, which will present key solutions, cases and world trends. The purpose of this partnership is to offer high-quality education and excellent content to all professionals and visitors at the show, as well as support and strengthen the South American sector as a whole.

The association has been world partners with DSE for the past few years and now it will partner with DSE South America as well. According to Andrea Varrone, Show Director of Digital Signage Expo (DSE) U.S., "Having the ABMOOH program during DSE South America is a key step in maintaining our event at the highest level in South America. We strongly believe in the continued development of the industry there and this partnership was created with this focus in mind".

And, Ubiratan Macedo (Bira), ABMOOH's Executive Director said, "DSE U.S. is the largest event in the world for digital signage and interactive display technology. The presence of their international event in Brazil is extremely important for the industry here. For this reason, our association participates and supports this event as a measure to strengthen the industry and assist in its continued growth."

During the four days of the event, attendees will be able to see, first-hand, all of the innovative technologies and digital signage applications presented by leading suppliers and experts.