The C610 is engineered to be one of the most powerful Android-based media players available, incorporating the Quad Core Cortex A17 processor and Mali T764 GPU for fluid playback of 2K and 4K video and HTLM5 content.

The C610 is highly complementary with Cenique’s full line of media players, combining high-end performance with the advantages of Android-based Digital Signage - fully featured, low power, maintenance-free, and easy-to-deploy solutions.

“The C610 is designed to provide our resellers and network operators a complete portfolio of purpose built Android-based media players that will address their every application and price point,” says Ron Levac, President of Cenqiue NA. “The C610 is the perfect solution for high bandwidth Digital Signage applications such as playback of 4K UHD content.”

Among its many high-end specifications, the C610 will decode H265/HVEC content and deliver 60 fps via HDMI 2.0. High speed connectivity is provided by Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Gigabit Ethernet. Memory has also been increased with 2GB of DDR and 16GB Flash. The C610 is packaged in a rugged, industrial case supporting a wide variety of convenient mounting options.

“We’ve also incorporated Android’s KitKat 4.4.2 OS,” says Shylesh Karuvath, President of Cenique Hong Kong. “KitKat provides efficient memory management and faster multi-tasking for delivering content rich animations, video, and large presentations.” 

Cenique will be demonstrating the C610 and its full line of Android Media Players at DSE, March 11-12, Las Vegas in the Stampede booth #2128.

About Cenique

Cenique, with offices in NA and Hong Kong, is delivering the next generation of Intelligent Digital Signage solutions, called IntelliSense. IntelliSense solutions leverage the popular open source Android OS, built commercial-grade and delivered pre-loaded with best-in-class CMS solutions. Cenique media players also incorporate Audience Measurement (AVA) presence technology and sensors providing real-time metrics to maximize impressions and increase in-store sales.   www.cenique.com

Videotel receives an overwhelming positive response to its new WAVE interactive digital signage solution which triggers and launches video content with the wave of a human hand. 

Las Vegas, NV - March 11, 2015: Live from the Digital Signage Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, Videotel is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response as it unveils the first of four new exciting and revolutionary digital signage solutions. With Elevate, you can trigger digital content in a completely new way by using Videotel's exclusive weight sensors and lift-off platforms.

The new Elevate solution, allows people to lift or elevate an item or product from a weight/scale sensor with an illuminated platform that triggers and displays relevant video content to create an interactive playground for any audience.

Videotel, a member of the Digital Signage Federation, is a California-based maker of industrial-grade digital signage media players, interactive digital signage solutions, and commercial- and medical-grade DVD players. The company is on the leading edge of innovation in multimedia, providing revolutionary features such as auto play, auto seamless loop and auto power on.

The four new solution revelations revolve around technologies that a VP71 digital signage player into an interactive playground, allowing the audience to trigger engaging content in four new ways: Elevate, Push, Move and Wave. Push triggers content using new LED buttons, available in an array of colors. Users will will now be able to trigger content with a simple wave by simply passing their hands near a proximity sensor. The waving motion allows users to trigger content in a fun and high-tech new way. With the Move solution, users trigger content through a motion sensor that detects human movement from as close as 1 foot away or as far as 21 feet away. The Move function can be customized for triggering various content.

The new Elevate solution is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response at DSE for its revolutionary ability to trigger content in an entirely new way. By using illuminated lift-off platforms and weight/scale sensors, users “elevate” a product or item to launch relevant content.

Videotel has more than 34 years of experience manufacturing and selling digital signage solutions. Each year brings about new technology and changes that make the company's flagship products more advanced while adhering to its 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.

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Overwhelmingly positive response as Videotel unveils the second of four new exciting and revolutionary digital signage solutions. The new Wave solution allows users to trigger digital content in a fun and interactive new way, with a simple wave of the human hand. 

Las Vegas, NV - March 11, 2015: Live from the Digital Signage Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, Videotel is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response as it unveils the second of four new exciting and revolutionary digital signage solutions. The new Wave solution allows users to trigger digital content in a fun and interactive new way, with a simple wave. By simply passing one's hand near a proximity sensor, the waving motion launches video content to any desired screen.

Videotel, a member of the Digital Signage Federation, is a California-based maker of industrial-grade digital signage media players, interactive digital signage solutions, and commercial- and medical-grade DVD players. The company is on the leading edge of innovation in multimedia, providing revolutionary features such as auto play, auto seamless loop and auto power on.

The four new solution revelations revolve around technologies that turn your VP71 digital signage player into an interactive playground, allowing your audience to trigger engaging content in four new ways: Elevate, Push, Move and Wave.

Push triggers content using new LED buttons. The stainless steel or illuminated plastic buttons — available in an array of colors — use custom text, allowing users to trigger content in an engaging way.

The new Elevate solution, which already has received an overwhelmingly positive response at DSE, allows users to raise an item or product by using scale sensors and lift-off platforms to launch relevant content easily. The new Elevate solution is a completely new way to trigger digital content.

With the Move solution, users trigger content through a motion sensor that detects human movement from as close as 1 foot away or as far as 21 feet away. The Move function can be customized for triggering repeat content.

Videotel has more than 34 years of experience manufacturing and selling digital signage solutions. Each year brings about new technology and changes that make the company's flagship products more advanced while adhering to the 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.

Greenville, SC - March 16, 2015 - SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor of IT products and services, today announced that it has been honored as the 2015 North America Distributor of the Year at the Aruba Networks Americas Partner Summit held in Las Vegas, Nevada. SYNNEX is recognized for its achievements across the US and Canada in the areas of sales, expertise in delivering Aruba solutions and commitment to customer service. Since 2011, SYNNEX has collaborated with Aruba under its CONVERGESolv Secure Networking group, which provides end-to-end solutions to help resellers build their customers' networks, add applications and secure each network seamlessly.

"SYNNEX is honored to receive this recognition from Aruba, and we value their shared commitment to helping drive our CONVERGESolv group's mission of delivering both best-of- breed and emerging technologies to resellers in a manner that positions them as trusted advisors in the IT channel," said Reyna Thompson, Vice President, Integrated Communications, SYNNEX Corporation. "The new era of technology centered on mobility, cloud, big data and social enterprise, is driving the need to expand and upgrade at every layer of the network, especially during the final stages of wireless connectivity. Together, SYNNEX and Aruba have bridged the gap within this new era of wireless infrastructure for the channel across all market segments."

"Our channel partners and distributors are a vital part of Aruba's success, and we are fortunate to work with some of the best in the business," said Jim Harold, vice president of Americas channels for Aruba Networks. "This year's award recipients represent the highest levels of wireless technology expertise and commitment to delivering industry-leading customer service, and we are thrilled to recognize them for their achievements. We congratulate SYNNEX for being named the 2015 North America Distributor of the Year, and we thank them for the extraordinary work they do addressing customers' mobility needs."

In addition to Aruba's full portfolio of networking products and services for mobile enterprise, SYNNEX offers installation and on location site surveys across North America, free RF plans, a top-ranked demo program automated with unlimited usage and free competitive displacement bill of materials. SYNNEX provides a dedicated engineering and sales team, industry-leading response times, flexible and creative financing options, the Qwik-Quote pricing tool, high levels of on-hand inventory and exclusive programs such as the Aruba VIP Partner Program.

To learn more about Aruba Networks through SYNNEX Corporation in the US, call 844-215-2809, email aruba@synnex.com or visit www.synnex.com/arubanetworks. In Canada, call 1-416-240-2849 or email ArubaCanadaPresales@synnex.com.

About SYNNEX Corporation
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 500 corporation, is a leading business process services company, optimizing supply chains and providing customer care solutions for its clients. SYNNEX distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products, and also provides systems design and integration services. The Concentrix segment offers a portfolio of end-to-end outsourced services around process optimization, customer engagement strategy and back-office automation to clients in ten identified industry verticals. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX operates in over 25 countries around the world. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.

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Las Vegas, NV (from HP Global Partner Conference 2015) - March 17, 2015 - SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading distributor of IT products and services, today announced that it has been recognized with an HP PartnerOne Award for Printing and Personal Systems (PPS) growth in the US at HP Global Partner Conference 2015. As HP's largest volume US distributor, SYNNEX is recognized for delivering robust growth across the portfolio of HP PPS products and solutions, supported by best-in-class customer service for small-to-medium businesses, public sector and enterprise customers.

"We are proud of our deep relationship with HP and continued growth and expertise across the PPS business," said Peter Larocque, President, North American Distribution, SYNNEX Corporation. "Aligning with HP provides our resellers access to the resources, programs and product knowledge needed to maximize success around their PPS offerings. We value HP's commitment to helping deploy leading technology, solutions and value-added services to our mutual customers in this space."

"Congratulations to SYNNEX on winning the HP PartnerOne Printing and Personal Systems Growth Distributor of the Year Award in the US," said Sue Barsamian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Indirect Sales, HP Enterprise Group. "SYNNEX' accomplishments serve as examples of how HP distributors and solution providers can partner with HP to deliver best-in-class customer outcomes and growth through innovation, teamwork and an overall commitment to excellence."

The HP PartnerOne Award winners are selected by a panel of HP Channel executives and presented to outstanding HP partners who have demonstrated exceptional business performance, achieved significant overall growth and delivered innovative solutions to customers. SYNNEX is also recognized as the HP PartnerOne PPS Growth Distributor of the Year in Canada.

Additional information on HP Global Partner Conference 2015 is available here.

For more information about HP PPS products and solutions through SYNNEX Corporation, call 800-456-4822 or visit www.hp-us.synnexcorp.com/products/printing-and-personal-systems.

About SYNNEX
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 500 corporation, is a leading business process services company, optimizing supply chains and providing customer care solutions for its clients. SYNNEX distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products, and also provides systems design and integration services. The Concentrix segment offers a portfolio of end-to-end outsourced services around process optimization, customer engagement strategy and back-office automation to clients in ten identified industry verticals. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX operates in over 25 countries around the world. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at www.synnex.com.

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The VIA Collage, part of Kramer's family of Wireless Collaboration Solutions, has won an unprecedented eight industry best product awards since its introduction at the 2014 InfoComm Show. Recognized as a leader in providing innovative collaboration solutions, Kramer's VIA family of products are truly changing the way people participate in meetings.
 
VIA Collage makes wireless presentation effortless and also offers meeting participants advanced collaboration tools on a true BYOD platform. With any laptop or mobile device, users can wirelessly connect and instantly present their screens on the main display. Multiple users screens can be dynamically presented on the main display at the same time. Meeting participants can collaborate together on any kind of file. They can stream uninterrupted full frame rate HD video (up to 1080p60), annotate and illustrate with the whiteboard feature on any type of file including a frame of video, and then immediately share files of any size with one or all meeting participants. Meeting participants can also view the main display on their own device, and remote users can join the meeting with 3rd-party video conferencing apps. VIA Collage also includes full iOS mirroring for Apple Products including MacBook, iPads and iPhone.
 
Designed to allow people to meet smarter, collaborate naturally and get actual work done in meetings, VIA is the enemy of inefficient meetings.

Markham, ON, Canada - VIA Technologies, Inc and Capital Networks Limited have announced the launch of the VIA ALTA Portal digital signage system for small business owners.

Combining the VIA ALTA DS system with Capital Networks Audience™ software and a one-year subscription to the Capital Networks cloud-based Portal, the VIA ALTA Portal provides the most convenient and cost-effective solution for small businesses to share high-impact multimedia content such as product information and special offers with their customers.

System installation is a snap, requiring just a power outlet, Internet connection, and external display with Full HD resolutions of up to 1080P. Content creation and management is also a breeze using the Capital Networks Audience™ software and Portal service. Business owners can access and instantly publish updates to the VIA ALTA DS signage system over the cloud.

VIA ALTA DS
The VIA ALTA DS is a sleek, fanless system measuring just 180mm x 120mm x 25mm (W x H x D). Key features include:

• High-performance 2D/3D graphics and HD video playback capabilities
  
• HDMI port that supports standard displays and TVs.
  
• 1GB DDR3 SDRAM and up to 16GB eMMC Flash memory onboard
  
• Four USB 2.0 ports; one 10/100 Ethernet port; Audio-out/Mic-in
  
• Auto power on when plugged
  
• Wi-Fi
  
• 1-year warranty
  

The Audience™ Portal includes a library of digital signage layouts and looks for customers to choose from when launching a new digital signage display. Quotes for custom layout services can also be requested and a wide variety of data feed services are available including: Weather, News, Lottery, Twitter and Sports.

The VIA ALTA Portal can be ordered online at www.viaembeddedstore.com for customers in the US and Canada.

For more information regarding the VIA ALTA Portal, contact Jim Vair: jvair@capitalnetworks.com

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.

About VIA Technologies, Inc.
VIA Technologies, Inc is a global leader in the development of highly-integrated embedded platform and system solutions for M2M, IoT, and Smart City applications, ranging from video walls and digital signage to healthcare and industrial automation. 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 many world’s leading hi-tech, telecommunications, consumer electronics industry brand names. www.via.com.tw

Markham, ON, Canada - rAVe [Publications] has announced the winners of the 2015 Digital Signage Champs , recognizing the best new products for the digital signage market introduced at DSE 2015 in Las Vegas, with Audience.mobile Analytics, the integrated Dynamic NFC (Near Field Communication) solution introduced by Capital Networks Limited, winning the Best New Interactive Digital Signage Product award.

Released in 2014, Audience.mobile utilizes small, inexpensive NFC tags that allow users to literally “take away” more information from messages displayed on digital signage with a simple tap of their NFC enabled phone.

This year, the newly introduced Audience.mobile Analytics goes one step further by allowing the signage operator to track, in real time, mobile user’s engagement on a simple to use web portal that tracks user taps based on content, location, and marketing campaign.

Full release of Audience.mobile Analytics is scheduled for Spring 2015.

See a video demo of Audience.mobile Analytics in action on the DSE 2015 show floor here:
http://www.capitalnetworks.com/news/capital-networks-wins-rave-award-for-interactive-digital-signage-at-dse

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.

About rAVe [Publications]
rAVe [Publications] is an opinionated news organization within the ever changing AV industry. Here, we aim to narrate the industry with important updates, analysis, and uncurbed commentary that reflects the views of our audiovisual expert authors. What rAVe journalists and bloggers write about is based on what they think and nothing else. We have done this from the beginning and for 15 years rAVe has been the number one source for audio visual news. We pride ourselves on providing our readers and subscribers with the best and most up-to-date insights, highlights, analysis, reports, and unreserved observations.

rAVe Publications unveiled its winners of the Digital Signage Champs at the Digital Signage Expo 2015. Videotel's newly introduced Elevate is awarded best new interactive digital signage solution.

Las Vegas, NV -  rAVe Publications examined all of the new digital signage products introduced at DSE 2015 in order to award the Digital Signage Champs. Videotel’s Elevate interactive digital signage solution stood out from the pack with its groundbreaking simple technology and stylish design.

With Elevate, a person simply lifts a product (or any item) from a weight sensor and the relevant video content begins to play on the screen. Multiple video files can be launched in a particular order, which is chosen from the viewer. Once the item is lifted and placed back onto the illuminated weight sensor, the scale will auto-calibrate to its weight. The display platform is customizable with hundreds of thousands of color shades that can be chosen to match or oppose the color of the product. Elevate's seamless design allows customers to present their content in an elegant and engaging way so that it truly stands out and promotes brand awareness for the audience.

Videotel demonstrated the new Elevate solution for the first time at DSE 2015, and the solution is already receiving accolades for its innovative use of weight sensors to allow the audience to interact and trigger the content with a lift and launch action. To find out if the award-winning Elevate interactive digital signage solution is right for you, please visit the Videotel, Inc. website at http://www.videoteldigital.com or call (800) 878-4056.

About Videotel
Videotel is an industry leader based in San Diego, CA, with over 34 years of experience in manufacturing and distributing the most industrial digital signage media players commercial grade and medical grade DVD players on the market. With the award for Best New Interactive Digital Signage Product from rAVe Publications, the new Elevate interactive digital signage solution is poised to continue Videotel’s reputation for creating visionary products and delivering unique experiences to their customers

ProScale VP-773AMP Digital Presentation Switcher Honored as Best New Product for Higher Education

Kramer has won the Post−ISE Rave award for “Best New Product for the Higher Education Market.”

The Kramer ProScale VP−773AMP Digital Presentation Switcher, part of Kramer’s complete line of end−to−end Education solutions, features Kramer’s PixPerfect™ scaling technology and glitch−free switching. The VP−773AMP supports multiple format signals and scales them to the highest possible image quality. The product also simplifies system connectivity. 

“The VP−773AMP continues the tradition of its award−winning predecessor, VP−773, as the ideal product for the education market,” said Aviv Ron, VP Business Development and Strategy. “What our customers love most about the VP−773AMP is its flexibility and ease of use; for example, the EDID can be set on the input and the output from a simple web page, making it truly plug and play for both integrators and educators.” he added.

To take full advantage of the VP−773AMP for Education venues, users can incorporate the Kramer TP−580R, an HDBaseT receiver that can receive long distance signals (sent by VP−773AMP’s built−in transmitter) in a classroom, lecture hall or auditorium; the Kramer H.264 KDS−EN3 encoder−streamer, which can stream signals in real time to remote students and send signals to a recording device for on−demand viewing; and Kramer’s K−Touch control system, which delivers easy−to−use advanced room control for any size classroom. K−Touch is a BYOD solution that works on any iOS or Android touch device.

New York, NY - Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. ("Searchlight") today announced that funds managed by Searchlight have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc.

("TouchTunes" or the "Company"), the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, featured in over 71,000 bars and restaurants across North America and Europe. TouchTunes' senior management team, which will continue to be a significant shareholder in the business, is widely respected in the industry, having significantly expanded the Company's national network and market share.

Commenting on the deal, Eric Zinterhofer, a Founding Partner of Searchlight, said, "We are deeply impressed by the management of TouchTunes. Charles Goldstuck and his team have a clear track record of successful innovation, on which they have built a market leading business in an attractive sector. TouchTunes has many exciting opportunities both in North America and internationally. We look forward to supporting the Company as it executes on this next phase of growth."

Charles Goldstuck, CEO of TouchTunes, said, "Searchlight is the perfect partner for TouchTunes as we prepare for the next phase of our global growth plan. They are extremely well versed in the global digital media world, and are perfectly positioned to help the Company expand on its forward looking innovation efforts."

TouchTunes is not only the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, featured in over 71,000 bars and restaurants across North America and Europe, but also a leading digital out-of-home advertising platform. TouchTunes' national network provides brands with a unique opportunity to target consumers with highly relevant ads and other promotions while in-venue.  

About Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P.
Searchlight is a global private investment firm with offices in New York, London and Toronto. Searchlight invests in businesses where its long term capital and strategic support accelerate value creation for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.searchlightcap.com

About TouchTunes
TouchTunes is the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, featured in over 71,000 bars and restaurants across North America and Europe.

TouchTunes' platform provides location-based digital solutions that encourage social interactions through shared experiences. Music is at the core of TouchTunes' experience with millions of songs played daily across the network and a mobile app that lets users find nearby jukebox locations, create playlists, and control the music in-venue directly from their phone. The mobile app is available on the iOS and Android platforms and has been downloaded over 3.5 million times.

TouchTunes' award-winning products and services also include an integrated photo booth, the first fully licensed commercial karaoke system and an interactive TV messaging and engagement solution. The network also serves as a highly scalable digital out-of-home activation platform that provides highly targeted advertising and promotional opportunities for consumer brands.

TouchTunes is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, IL, Montreal, Quebec and London, U.K. For more information, please visit www.touchtunes.com.

Advisors
Peter J Solomon Company is serving as financial advisor to Searchlight in connection with this transaction, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is acting as counsel to Searchlight.

Moelis & Company is serving as financial advisor to the Company, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is acting as legal advisor.

SOURCE Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P.; TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc.

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Enplug's open SDK platform lets anyone create apps to promote real-time interactive, engaging customer experinces in any location

Los Angeles, CA -  Enplug, the first open digital signage software platform that transforms any display into a two-way communication screen, announced the launch of its App Marketplace for developers and businesses. Starting today, any developer or business can create and integrate fully customizable apps to run on Enplug’s network of public displays without cost or commitment. Enplug’s App Marketplace also provides businesses with a suite of real-time social media, weather, news and a variety of other apps to easily and affordably drive real-time customer engagement and interactions.

“What sets Enplug apart, and what none of our competitors currently offer, is that we’re intentionally built as an open platform,” said Enplug CTO Tina Denuit-Wojcik. “Other digital signage options try to build functionality for every use case. We provide the tools to customize and build for individual business needs. By operating as an open platform, Enplug can focus less on app development and more on creating an awesome platform for others to build upon.”

Currently, if a developer or business wants to build an app for any type of digital display, it requires a significant investment in time and money. Enplug’s open SDK makes it so that developers only have to think about the app’s functionality – not about delivering and updating it for multiple devices. Independent developers can create apps with the potential to gain exposure on public displays on thousands of Enplug screens across the world. Online services (e.g. private social networks, traffic updates, staff ratings, transportation options, loyalty programs, etc.) can easily integrate existing apps into real-time customer engagement tools and promote services, without the hassle of handling all the complexities related to the set-up and configuration process.

Waitlist Me, the fastest-growing waitlist service, is the first developer to build for the Enplug App Marketplace. Waitlist Me has helped businesses across all industries serve more than 60 million people through its cross-platform service for managing waitlists and reservations. The integration brings a powerful new benefit to restaurants and other businesses with a digital signage network. Customers can now simply glance at a screen to see their place in line instead of constantly wondering or asking how much longer they need to wait. Businesses can also access Enplug’s growing number of exclusive apps to unlock real-time customer engagement on premises.

“Working with Enplug to develop and integrate Waitlist Me into its platform has been simple and intuitive,” said Brian Hutchins, Head of Product, Waitlist Me. “This is major milestone for both companies, as we’re the first company to integrate on Enplug’s open SDK and this marks the first major extension of Waitlist Me onto television screens. We’re excited to offer this innovative technology to our current customers and look forward to working with Enplug to bring the app to its wide network or screens across the globe.”

Existing Enplug users will be able to take advantage of the App Marketplace through access to potentially unlimited integrations. As more and more developers create apps for the platform, users and their customers will have the opportunity to use their favorite apps on premises. Any business using Enplug can create custom apps to display on screens that match its own unique branding, vision and marketing campaigns.

To learn more about developing for Enplug's App Market, visit developer.enplug.com.

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About Enplug
Enplug is the first open digital signage software platform that transforms any display into a two-way communication screen, helping businesses to connect with customers in real-time.

Enplug is taking over the digital signage industry, transforming static displays into two-way communication channels, helping businesses increase awareness and generate sales through social media. Enplug customers include global brands like WeWork, Radisson, Lyft and Red Bull, and Enplug is used in more than a dozen countries ranging from Belgium to Australia to Nigeria.

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 www.Enplug.com.

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Markham, ON, Canada - Capital Networks Limited, a leading global provider of dynamic digital signage content creation and management software, has announced support of the NEC Android OPS digital signage solution, the latest addition to the Audience digital signage software platform.

NEC Android OPS screens use the Open Pluggable Spec (OPS) which allows the open-source Android player box to be installed in the back of the commercial display panels. The solution offers tremendous flexibility with regards to deployment with the player being integrated into any compatible NEC display, eliminating the need for mounting or cabling of an external media player.

The integration of the Audience content management system offers a simple but powerful digital signage solution allowing users to run high definition content in customized single or multi-zone displays which can include dynamic graphics, various video formats, automated data feeds and more.

Performance highlights of the solution include:

• • No external connections required. HDMI video, stereo audio, RS232 control and power are all passed internally from display to OPS device, allowing for seamless, hidden integration and simplified installation
  
• • Powerful 1.0 GHZ Quad Core CPU provides more than enough horsepower for crisp full HD video playback
  
• • Durable and protected with industrial grade components rated for continuous 24/7 usage
  
• • Highly Flexible with easy additional storage through SD card slot and multiple USB connections
  
• • Save on energy costs with extra low power consumption (12W max)
  
• • Android 4.2.2 (Jellybean) Operating System
  

Technical highlights of the solution include: 

• • Ethernet or WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ connectivity
  
• • 1 GHz Allwinner A31 ARM Cortex-A7 Quad Core CPU
  
• • 8 Core PowerVR SGX544 MP2 Graphics Processing Unit
  
• • 2 USB 2.0 ports
  
• • 2GB Dual Channel RAM
  
• • 8GB NAND Flash expandable up to 64GB via SD card
  

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.

About NEC Display Solutions

NEC Display Solutions designs, produces and delivers leading-edge visual display technology for a wide variety of markets. We specialize in desktop and large-screen LCD displays, and a diverse line of projectors for customers who demand the most high-quality, reliable display solutions to meet their needs.

HUTTO, Texas (April 10 , 2015) - TouchSystems Corporation announces the release of the 84WS70MS-TS 84” Ultra HD 4K touch screen monitor.  With an impressive 500NIT 4K UHD display this modern screen comes standard with 10 points of IR touch, which can be customized up to 32 points of touch and is based on LG’s 4K professional display.

The high pixel count on this touch display enables images to go large and be seen in amazing detail, even close up when it is imperative for accurate reproduction to be seen.  The sheer size of the screen also allows for a cost effect alternative for a video wall equal to four 42” screens.  With an aesthetically pleasing 27.9 mm bezel this modern screen comes standard with 10 points of IR touch, which can be customized up to 32 points of touch.

Carol Nordin, president of TouchSystems, says “We are thrilled to be releasing this product.  Not only is there a lot of excitement around 4K touch being available in a professional series but this cost effective solution also meets the demand for TAA compliant product in the Government and Education sector.”

Ghost free multi touch combined with accurate and fast response time it is especially suitable for interactive communication locations such as classrooms, conference rooms, museums, retail stores and other high traffic spaces.

TouchSystems was established in 1996.  The company is a pioneer in the touch technology industry.  TouchSystems works with its customers to create innovative solutions that meet their needs, 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.  

Contact:

Teri Shipper, Marketing Coordinator 

TouchSystems; www.touchsystems.com

tshipper@touchsystems.com

512-642-9252

Markham, ON., Canada - A small but significant portion of OLG’s sales – about $130 million annually – comes from about 130 dedicated lottery retailers (DLRs), which operate lottery-only kiosks primarily in shopping malls throughout the province. Last November, OLG began a pilot program with state-of-the-art kiosks designed for this market, and kiosks were placed in two major Toronto shopping centers.

A centerpiece of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s retail vision and strategy is to have engaged and educated retailers and to make sure they are “executing with excellence,” explained OLG’s Executive Director of Sales Larry Colatosti. “It is also important that retailers fully understand the lottery value proposition – how lottery helps drive business to their locations.”

A year in the making, the new kiosks had to meet accessibility requirements and be modern with full digital integration. The latter includes both giant, attention-getting screens to build awareness as consumers approach while shopping, and iPads that help players – especially infrequent and new players – learn how to play and how to check tickets.

It’s too early to know how the new kiosks have performed from a revenue perspective, but certainly from a consumer awareness and retailer perspective, they are a hit. “Consumers love the new look and feel and the integration of digital,” said Colatosti. He was amazed at the attention the kiosks were getting when he spent some time observing them in action. “The retailers are really enjoying it too – this new kiosk will enable them to ultimately satisfy more consumers and drive top-line revenue and their commissions.” He added that other DLRs are already asking how they can get one.

Since 2004, Capital Networks has provided Audience™ digital signage solutions and services to OLG’s digital signage network which consists of approximately 1,200 screens. 

“We worked with Capital Networks and OLG IT in support of the Lottery division's vision for a better point of sale experience”, said OLG’s Manager, Digital Signage Michael Tutton. “Capital Networks, as always, was very supportive, providing us with not only technical support but industry insights.  Capital brought their experience to the very first meetings, making suggestions to improve the project allowing OLG to move the project forward with confidence and speed.”

Source: INSIGHTS – January/February Issue 2015

For more details download the full INSIGHTS article published by NASPL here:

http://www.capitalnetworks.com/media/pdf/INIGHTS_OLG_ConsumerKiosks.pdf

 About OLG

OLG is a provincial agency responsible for province-wide lottery games and gaming facilities. Since 1975, OLG has provided nearly $40 billion to the Province and the people of Ontario. OLG’s annual payments to the Province have helped support health care; education, research, prevention and treatment of problem gambling; amateur sport through the Quest for Gold program; and local and provincial charities.

About NASPL

The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries was founded in 1971. Evolving from an informal exchange of information among three pioneering lottery directors, the organization has grown into an active association representing 52 lottery organizations. NASPL’s basic mission is to assemble and disseminate information on the lottery industry through education and communications, and where appropriate publicly advocate the positions of the Association on matters of general policy.

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.

The Kramer WP-5VH2 offers Ease of Use and Convenience for AV Management in Classrooms, Meeting Spaces, and Hotel Rooms

Kramer announced today the release of the WP−5VH2 ultra HD HDBaseT active wall plate auto switcher, the first of its kind to offer 4K resolution (at the 2K price point) with EDID management, HDMI, VGA, unbalanced stereo audio, HDMI audio embedding and de−embedding, and stretching.

“We believe the WP−5VH2 is the best 4K auto switcher and range extender in the wall plate category,” said Aviv Ron, VP Business Development and Strategy at Kramer Electronics. “The product takes full advantage of HDBaseT technology and delivers the full feature set of audio and video switching that is the trademark of Kramer,” he added.  “It is very easy to configure through a web page and provides a convenient solution for any AV system in any size room.”

In spaces where power sources are difficult to reach, the unit can be powered remotely via HDBaseT using a Power over Ethernet injector (e.g., Kramer PSE−1).

“Power over Ethernet is a huge advantage in university lecture halls or even hotel rooms,” said Ron. “You don’t have to worry where the power supply is.”

The Kramer WP−5VH2 can transmit data to a compatible receiver (e.g., the Kramer TP−588D or Kramer TP−580RXR) up to 100 meters with 4K and up to 180 meters with 1080p60 via a CAT6a twisted pair cable.

Many competing HDBaseT solutions cannot support newer video sources that now offer faster Display Data Channel (DDC) rates. The WP−5VH2 overcomes this problem with an integrated solution that enables any source to be connected regardless of its DDC rate. 

CHICAGO -- The Retail Analytics Council has announced the speakers for the Executive Development Program, "Using Analytics to Develop Customer-Driven Retail Solutions," on June 10-11, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Registration is now open for this event, which will bring together leading researchers and retail executives to discuss current best practices, use of new research tools, global trends, and the future of retailing.

Speakers include:

• • Martin Block, Executive Director, Retail Analytics Council and Professor, Medill, Northwestern University
  
• • Chris Duncan, VP, Strategic Marketing, Kohl's Department Stores
  
• • Jeff Donaldson, Senior VP, GameStop Technology Institute and Retail Analytics Council Advisory Board member
  
• • Gian Fulgoni, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus, comScore
  
• • Michael Kahn, CEO, Performics
  
• • Frank Mulhern, Director, Retail Analytics Council and Professor, Medill, Northwestern University
  
• • Steven Keith Platt, Research Director, Retail Analytics Council and Director and Research Fellow, Platt Retail Institute
  
• • Mototaka Sakashita, Associate Professor of Marketing, Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University
  
• • Don E. Schultz, Director, Retail Analytics Council and Professor (Emeritus-in-Service), Medill, Northwestern University
  
• • Vijay Viswanathan, Director, Retail Analytics Council and Assistant Professor, Medill, Northwestern University
  
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The Retail Analytics Council is an initiative between the Medill School, Integrated Marketing Communications department at Northwestern University and the Platt Retail Institute. 

The agenda and further information about the Executive Development Program are available on the Retail Analytics Council website. 

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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 ntegrating 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.

Spokane's top-rated provider of Asian cuisines uses Videotel's VP71 digital signage player to display extensive menu in four locations

Spokane, WA-  Videotel Digital has announced that Thai Bamboo Restaurant is using the company’s VP71 for the extensive menu boards in the restaurant's four popular locations.

Thai Bamboo is the top-rated Thai and Asian restaurant in the Spokane and North Idaho area, with a diverse menu and elegant atmosphere, including large outdoor patios and a Tiki-style “Coconut Lounge” at the newest location. Thai Bamboo is committed to using the highest-quality ingredients, including gluten-free soy sauce along with wild fish and Pacific prawns. The restaurant does not use MSG, nor does it use styrofoam for its to-go containers.

Thai Bamboo’s extensive menu is the perfect match for the VP71 digital signage player which is designed for playing looping, high-definition content. The VP71 features smooth playback of both video and audio, and it displays up to 1,080 lines of vertical resolution with HDMI output. The VP71 seamlessly and automatically plays, loops and repeats content, and the player is built with high-end parts to endure heavy use.

“I looked hard for a durable solid state video player for our restaurant menu and advertising TVs,” said Thai Bamboo Restaurant Owner Tom Burgess. “The Videotel product lineup had just the products we were looking for, and they have performed flawlessly.”

About Videotel Inc.

Videotel Inc. is the only company manufacturing industrial looping DVD players. Videotel’s players smoothly handle video content, digital signage and industrial media for multiple industries. Videotel, headquartered in San Diego, California, has been the industry leader in providing dependable industrial digital solutions and products for more than 34 years.

Videotel’s players run continuously for years without failing, and the company is the only provider of the auto start, auto play and auto repeat features. The auto features work flawlessly even during power failures, with no user intervention required.

For more information about Videotel Digital’s line of top-quality industrial media players and digital signage solutions, please visit http://www.videoteldigital.com/ or call (800) 878-4056. You can also visit Videotel on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ or Twitter.

International Entertainment Solutions (IES), a heavy hitter in California's event production industry chooses Videotel, Inc.

Long Beach, CA -  International Entertainment Solutions (IES), California's leading event production industry chooses Videotel, Inc. for its solid state digital signage solutions.

Jonathan Piumelli, President of International Entertainment Solutions (IES), recently said, "Videotel products have been an essential part of my arsenal of resources for both integration as well as rental & staging applications for more than three years now. I highly recommend their robust players and accessories for anyone that needs bulletproof playback or a solid digital signage solution!"

International Entertainment Solutions (IES) is one of the largest event production, film and video and live entertainment creative powerhouses in California. IES events include the promotion of George Clooney's film Up in the Air; President Obama's public address in Beverly Hills; the latest Hollywood Film Awards, which featured the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Morgan Freeman; the most recent Publicist Guild Awards, during which George Lucas was honored; as well as the production of the Golden Globes.

In other words, IES is a heavy hitter in California's event production industry, which means the company is under constant pressure to make each event better than expected, and that is why Videotel takes great pride in the fact that companies like IES trust its products.

The reason IES trusts Videotel for its technical equipment requirements is the cutting edge technology Videotel offers, including digital signage solutions, digital signage media players, and industrial auto looping media players and auto looping DVD players.

Videotel can offer digital signage solutions for not only the entertainment industry, but also in the industries of healthcare, hospitality, retail, museum, university, restaurant, gaming and casino, government, and religious venues.

Videotel has 34 years of digital signage experience. That experience enables them to place next-generation technology in the hands of the industry's elite, and these industry leaders can be confident that the hardware and solutions Videotel provides can provide solutions to even the most complex events.

About Videotel Inc.

Videotel Inc. is the leading nationwide manufacturer of the HD2600 industrial looping DVD player and of industrial media players, digital signage players, interactive digital signage solutions and custom video kiosks.

Videotel is based in San Diego, Calif., with over 34 years of market experience in developing simply reliable industrial digital media players and interactive solutions.

To learn more about Videotel Inc., visit the Videotel Inc. website at http://www.videoteldigital.com, or call 800-878-4056.

For more information about this topic, contact Lisa Schneider at 619.670.4412 or via e-mail at lisa(at)videoteldigital(dot)com

Coastal Medical updates patient waiting rooms using Videotel's looping digital signage players to provide informational videos to educate its patients

Providence, RI-  Coastal Medical, Rhode Island’s Largest Physician Owned Primary Care Provider, Chooses Videotel industrial grade digital media players to Provide Patient Education in its Office Locations.

Coastal Medical has been a leader in patient-centered healthcare in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts since 1995. Coastal has been recognized as an exceptional care provider, from basic care delivery to chronic condition management. It is this dedication to their patients that has helped them grow into the largest physician owned and physician governed primary care practice in Rhode Island.

The VP70 industrial Looping Signage Media Player from Videotel allows clients, like Coastal Medical, to present a continuous stream of video playback in their waiting rooms. In this setting, the media player is used to provide patients with informational and educational videos, making the waiting room an opportunity for patients to learn about Coastal services.

“The players are connected to televisions in the waiting rooms of our or primary care practices,” states Laura Theisen from Marketing Communications at Coastal Medical. “The content is used for patient education and to reinforce the messages they get from their care team.”

Since the player can repeat digital media on a loop, there is no need for manually replaying or switching out DVD’s. The VP70 takes care of it all, 24/7/365. This player has been shown to be capable of running for over 4 years straight without a single failure. It is also easy to install, as Theisen further notes: “The VP70 media players were easy to install and have been very dependable. The devices are in several locations and provide the low-maintenance solution we need.”

Coastal Medical is the newest in a long line of satisfied Videotel customers, including prominent retail businesses and hotels.

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