K-Touch 3.1 Enhances User Experience and Reduces Configuration Time with New Drag-and-Drop Room-Control Modules and more

Kramer releases K-Touch 3.1 to further enhance the company’s award-winning Cloud-based solution for designing advanced, user-friendly room-control systems for lights, screens, sound, any AV equipment, HVAC, thermostats, and more.

K-Touch 3.1 expands the platform’s ease of use and reduces configuration time with features such as sliders and new drag-and-drop programming modules for Apple TV, cameras, Vera™ Smarter Home Control products, Centralite Lighting, and Kramer’s FC-26 I/O connectivity product. K-Touch 3.1 also introduces Apple TV IP control, immersive full-screen mode and support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+, further improving the integrator’s user experience.

“I believe this new release sends a strong message to both our integrators and end-users: K-Touch is and will continue to be the most innovative, cost-effective and easiest-to-use room control solution on the market,” said Aviv Ron, VP Business Development & Strategy at Kramer.

K-Touch is ideal for any AV environment, e.g., Corporate, Education, Entertainment, and Houses of Worship.

With K-Touch, end-users can control any device in the room over Ethernet. The solution is scalable to over 100 devices, all controllable from any iOS or Android touch screen.

Non-Ethernet-based devices with RS-232, GPIO, relays, or IR can be controlled over Ethernet using Kramer FC-series I/O connectivity products or third-party devices. Kramer RC-series button controllers can also be incorporated into any project to provide tactile operation. 

The platform lets integrators provide remote Cloud-based support and updates to customers without having to be on-site. This offers significant cost savings and higher ROI.

K-Touch is easy and quick to learn. Kramer offers a simple online training course that can be completed in just a few hours. An extensive support database is available online and includes tutorials, articles, videos, and sample project files with additional instructions on performing both simple and complex tasks.

Markham, ON– Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) employed their Audience™ driven digital signage network to promote and carry out their first ever, live and guaranteed one million dollar prize draw.

Executed across all 19 OLG Slots & Casinos the $1,000,000 Swipe-Stakes was promoted to Winner’s Circle Rewards (WCR) members across the network using a series of digital messages including a countdown to the live grand prize event held July 16.

For the first time ever, the grand prize event and draw was conducted using the OLG digital screens at each venue where for one night each screen displayed a digital interactive show leading up to the grand prize draws. 88 qualifiers who were previously assigned a random number, watched the live show with their guests; waiting in anticipation to see if their number would pop up for the ultimate one million dollar prize.

Grand prize winner Helen Vermeeren was one of 224,000 people who entered the June contest that gave eligible WCR members across Ontario a chance to win.

“This was an incredibly complex undertaking,” said Michael Tutton, Manager, Digital Signage at OLG. “We needed to be able communicate 88 potential winners across 45 draws - that's almost 4,000 combinations! This required the production of over 400 videos to ensure each draw result was unique. Our team worked closely with Capital Networks to ensure the content was triggered and distributed, live across the province. Audience™ provided the ability to manage all the locations from one central point which allowed us to use digital signage to give away over a million dollars”.

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.


 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 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.

Manhattan Award Program Honors Achievement in Digital Signage

NEW YORK -- YCD Multimedia has been selected for the 2015 Best of Manhattan Award in the Digital Signage Software category by the Manhattan Award Program.

Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. These exceptional companies help make the Manhattan area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information are gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Manhattan Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Manhattan Award Program and data provided by third parties.

YCD has called Manhattan home for over a decade, servicing customers from Times Square to Wall St with digital signage solutions that make a statement, gets brands recognized and engage audiences.

“We are pleased YCD has been recognized in the digital signage software category. The entire YCD team is passionate about delivering the best possible solution and level of service to our customers both in Manhattan and around the globe.  We proudly accept the Manhattan Award and are honored to have been selected,” said Sam Losar CEO YCD Multimedia.

About Manhattan Award Program

The Manhattan Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Manhattan area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Manhattan Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

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

Markham, ON. Canada– Capital Networks Limited, a respected leader in the digital signage solutions industry, has announced the signing of a reseller partnership agreement with OPTiFi Inc., a leading provider of anonymized metrics solutions to the digital media market. Through this agreement, Capital Networks Limited will be the exclusive OPTiFi Inc. global media reseller.

OPTiFi provides real time location data and media validation by reporting actual conversion for retail advertisers, strategists, advertising agencies, media planners and buyers of targeted location-based digital media across multiple channels.

Established in 1991, Capital Networks has supplied and supported advanced multimedia systems into the cable television, broadcasting and digital signage industries. Capital Networks has sold Audience™ software into a variety of market segments including Education, Corporate, Municipal and Retail applications in more than 40 countries.

“OPTiFi was originally developed to bring accountability via location analytics to out-of-home advertising without jeopardizing the privacy of truly anonymous visitor activity via their cell phones,” said Robert Morton, President of OPTiFi, Inc. “OPTiFi's core patents-pending with its uniquely anonymized arrays do not include any intrusion or push to a user.  OPTiFi sets a new industry standard in tokenizing mobile devices—an anonymized finger print that cannot be reverse engineered.   This simple, digital token is designed to protect a user's ID and MAC address.”

"This exclusive reseller partnership with OPTiFi further positions Capital Networks as a leading provider of digital signage solutions for a wide variety of applications," said Jim Vair, VP Business Development at Capital Networks. "We see OPTiFi having huge implications in the retail digital signage space, and we’re very excited to be able to add OPTiFI to the stable of solutions available to all of our clients.”

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 OTiFi Inc.

OPTiFi Inc is a privately held corporation with head office in Peterborough, Ontario, with clients in Canada, the U.S. & Jamaica. OPTiFi brings affordable, agile, real-time, customized analytics for actionable insights at both the Micro and Macro level.  OPTiFi’s open platforms are modular and integrate with proximity marketing campaigns, NFC, and both out-of-home (OOH) and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) media.  Its unique algorithms allow qualified querying of the data across dynamic, geographical footprints by advertisers, retailers and brands for optimizing location-based advertising in response to on-the-go visitor traffic, as well as offering a superior methodology for determining ideal site locations for businesses, brands and marketing. 

2015 marks an epic 35th year anniversary of Videotel in business

This major milestone is a direct reflection of its innovation in commercial digital signage products and its simplistic creative genius in digital signage solutions. For 35 years, Videotel has been the leader in developing audio video products and next generation digital signage solutions.

As a pioneer in the industry, Videotel has been the developer of many firsts. It was the first manufacturer in the digital signage arena to introduce a new interplay module to the industry. The IPM allowed the user to trigger specific video content with the touch of an LED button, use of a motion sensor and wave-to-play technology. Enhancing the interactive experience, the IPM was a major hit in many vertical markets, including retail, hospitality, healthcare.

Videotel has been a shining exhibitor at many industry shows and expos. Rave Publications named its winners of the Digital Signage Champs at the Digital Signage Expo 2015, and Videotel was awarded best new interactive digital signage solution for its revolutionary product – Elevate. With it stylish design and unique technology, the Elevate solution stood out from the pack. Customers can display a product on top of the elevate box and once the product is lifted, content is triggered to the screen within the display. Multiple video files may be launched with each lift off the sensor.

Videotel unveiled its VP70 XD industrial media player at the InfoComm Show. This industrial grade digital media player seamlessly loops files for a smooth, visual appealing viewing experience. It also features HDMI resolution, multi-function remote control, video cables, multiple transition options and a USB card. Impressed with its design and function, Triple E Recreational Vehicles selected it for its digital signage purposes and its annual trade show.

Other Videotel flagship products include the HD2600 industrial and medical grade looping DVD player and the VP71 industrial grade interactive digital media player. The HD2600 is designed to automatically power on, auto loop, auto repeat and auto play without any manual interaction. It’s been proven to operate continuously 24/7 for 4+ years and is the most durable DVD player on the market. The VP71 interactive digital signage media player can become an interactive experience by adding LED push buttons, motion sensors, proximity sensors or weight sensors. The VP71 be controlled by a computer with one-way communication with Videotel's TTL adapter.

Since its onset, Videotel has brought cutting-edge digital signage products and solutions to the table. Without a doubt, there will be many more major anniversaries to celebrate. For more information, please visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

Delivers industry's first cost-competitive projected capacitive multi-touch solution for ultra responsive large format touch screens

TAIPEI, Taiwan--Cima NanoTech, a developer and manufacturer of transparent conductive film solutions, announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Foxconn, the world’s largest ICT technology provider and vertically integrated device manufacturer, to deliver the industry’s first cost-competitive, projected capacitive (pro-cap) solution for large format touch screens. Both companies will sell SANTE® ProTouch™ modules through Cima Touch, the company formed under this joint venture.

“Having a full, in-house supply chain for large format projected capacitive touch solutions is an industry first, and ensures that we have full control over the quality and reliability of SANTE® ProTouch™ modules.”

Foxconn’s expertise in the mass production of reliable, high-quality products, coupled with Cima NanoTech’s proprietary SANTE® self-assembling nanoparticle technology, delivers a cost-competitive solution for customers looking to shift from infrared (IR) touch technology to pro-cap multi-touch solutions and systems.

“SANTE® ProTouch™ modules will be manufactured at our newly established, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities,” said Jon Brodd, CEO of Cima NanoTech. “Having a full, in-house supply chain for large format projected capacitive touch solutions is an industry first, and ensures that we have full control over the quality and reliability of SANTE® ProTouch™ modules.”

SANTE® ProTouch™ modules provide users with ultra fast response for an intuitive multi-user, multi-touch experience, making it an ideal solution for interactive digital signage, interactive kiosks, interactive tabletops and interactive whiteboards. The overall design and product appeal of the touch system is also enhanced with edge-to-edge cover lens and narrow bezel.

“Cima NanoTech has a cutting-edge, disruptive technology which puts them at the forefront of high performance innovations.” said Kevin Chen, Director of Foxconn Technology Group. “Our partnership with Cima NanoTech enables us to break new ground and address the rapidly growing large format touch market.”

SANTE® ProTouch™ modules are available in sizes ranging from 40” to 85”. The non-moiré characteristic of SANTE® self-assembling nanoparticle technology makes it compatible with all LCD display models in the market; the highly customizable nature of SANTE® ProTouch™ modules also provides manufacturers and system integrators with the freedom to design features such as cover lens thickness, glass type and bezel width.

About Cima NanoTech

Cima NanoTech develops and manufactures high performance, next-generation transparent conductive film solutions based on its proprietary SANTE® self-assembling nanoparticle technology. This unique technology is rapidly being commercialized with key partners to enable new products for a multitude of markets and applications, including ultra responsive large format touch screens, transparent antennas, EMI shielding, OLED lighting, transparent heating and more. Cima Touch is a subsidiary of Cima NanoTech, formed through a joint venture with Foxconn, that focuses on selling, marketing and supporting solutions for large format projected capacitive touch screens with screen sizes from 40” to over 100”. For more information, visit www.cimananotech.com.

“Cima NanoTech” and “SANTE” are registered trademarks of Cima NanoTech, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About Foxconn Technology Group

Established in 1974 by Founder and CEO Terry Gou, Foxconn Technology Group, is the world’s largest information & communication technology ((ICT) provider and vertically integrated device manufacturer. Foxconn is also the global industry leader for design, development, manufacturing, assembly, logistics and after-sales services for global computer, communication and consumer electronics (3C) leaders. With its award-winning proprietary business model, eCMMS, the group is a trusted name for design and manufacturing services (including CEM, EMS, ODM and CMMS), and offers top multi-national companies the most comprehensive integrated and innovative design and manufacturing solutions. Foxconn has also been transforming itself into a significant e-commerce player and a cloud & IoT-based total solution and service provider for industry 4.0, e-car, clean energy and smart X (X: town, office, hospital, home, etc.). For more information, visit www.foxconn.com.

Contacts

Cima NanoTech

Felicia Chia, +65-6570-2018

Marketing Manager

pr@cimananotech.com

Fax: +65-6570-2038 

Lake Elsinore, CA- You need special equipment to be special. That’s why Audio Video Specialists sought out Videotel when they discovered the need for reliable equipment to keep up with their business needs and those of their clients. With some of their clients needing eight to 12 hours of constant looping content seven days a week, a reliable system is needed to meet their looping content demands. As the business can't continue replacing DVD players, Audio Video Specialists relies on Videotel's HD2600 DVD player to keep clients happy.

The Videotel HD2600 DVD player is an industrial-grade DVD player strictly designed for auto looping playback. With the ability to automatically power on, play, and repeat, the content can seamlessly play without interaction, even in the event of a power loss. In addition to this, the offering of high-definition quality for signage solutions puts the Videotel HD2600 DVD player in high demand for many businesses, no matter how large or small they may be.

Casey Elliott of Audio Video Specialists states, "Our client also has a proprietary DVD-burning format that many other DVD players won't read. We also integrate Videotel into new HDMI systems and older composite or component video systems, and Videotel has all the connections we need."

With Videotel's HD2600 DVD player providing Audio Video Specialists the reliability and formatting its clients demand, the company no longer has to worry about replacing DVD players that are unable to keep up with its business. "When we call with a question or concern, there's always someone there to answer," states Casey in regard to customer service for his Videotel player.

About Videotel Inc.

Videotel Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of industrial digital signage media players, industrial looping DVD players and interactive technology. Based in San Diego, California, Videotel has 34 years of market experience in developing reliable industrial digital signage solutions, which has propelled it to industry-leader status. To learn more about Videotel Inc., visit http://www.videoteldigital.com.

Pigeon Forge, TN- Fee Hedrick Entertainment Group specializes in providing a great customer experience with its many comedy shows. No detail is too small, so when the group recently chose Tanked to install a beautiful aquarium, it turned to Videotel to provide a streaming media player to complete the effect.

According to Fee Hedrick's technical director, Marshall Whaley, the company was previously using a computer with a GOM player for playback of the impressive tank's fire display. "I had to pretty up the fire effect for my boss," said Whaley. "After a little help from Videotel, I was able to get the right unit and the right format."

People often think of digital signage as an informational display with rolling text or interactive solutions as a kiosk where customers manipulate a computer display. As Fee Hedrick's technical team learned, digital signage and interactive solutions have a multitude of applications in the field.

For the realistic fire display, Videotel's VP71 Industrial Digital Media Player fit the entertainment company's requirements for a high-quality display coupled with consistent reliability. The VP71 is more than a digital signage player. It offers the ability to seamlessly loop video around the clock from a USB port or an SD card. The player has a proven lifespan of more than four years. It's truly a hands-off, worry-free video player. Even in the event of a power outage, the VP71 will resume playback automatically when power returns to the player, without any manual interaction.

Impressed with what you see? Videotel has a digital signage solution for any challenge you are facing. Our top-of-the-line products will give you the highest quality displays coupled with the peace of mind that your content will play on whether you are there or not. For more information on any of our high-quality industrial digital media players or interactive technology, visit the Videotel Inc. website at http://www.videoteldigital.com or call us at (800) 878-4056.

About Videotel Inc.

Videotel is an award-winning manufacturer of industrial digital signage media players, industrial looping DVD players, and interactive technology. Based in San Diego, California, Videotel's 35 years of market experience in developing reliable industrial digital signage solutions has propelled it to industry leader status.

Broad Portfolio of Professional Touchscreen Platforms Integrated with Leading Provider of Digital Signage Software

MILPITAS, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Elo, a leading global supplier of touchscreen solutions, today announced that 11Giraffes, a leading digital signage software provider, has certified Elo's I-Series touchscreen displays for use with its digital signage software platform. Elo hardware combined with 11Giraffes software enables retailers and restaurants to create video content, build playlists, and schedule playback times locally, regionally or globally across an entire brand portfolio or franchisee network. The result is an engaging brand experience that is easy to use, scalable and affordable. The solution is available today through 11Giraffes's reseller network.

"11Giraffes and Elo are committed to enabling our reseller channel partners with digital signage solutions that are simple-to-learn, scale from small business to enterprise applications, and have a proven track record of reliability," said Craig Witsoe, Elo's CEO. "Our shared understanding of the interactive signage space, combined with 11Giraffe's content-creation ability is the perfect solution for retailers and hospitality providers looking to simplify digital signage deployment, operation and maintenance."

"The Elo interactive digital signage portfolio was easy to integrate with our Android™ signage software. The result is a reliable, consistent and widely available touchscreen platform we can offer to our resellers", said Jim Marascio, 11Giraffes Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Operations. "Elo I-Series hardware combined with 11Giraffes software provides an affordable, easy-to-use digital canvas that connects mobile, social, online, in-store, and in-house brand experiences." 

Elo interactive hardware delivers professional-grade all-in-one touchscreen displays with integrated Google Android or Microsoft® Windows® operating systems designed specifically for commercial environments. EloView cloud-based software enables simple device management, operating time scheduling, remote monitoring, unattended updates, and usage analytics. 11Giraffes software provides quick-to-learn web-based media content management including integrated content creation tools, RSS & social media feeds, online media storage, access to licensed professional video, high resolution graphics, in-store and on-hold music, and messaging capabilities. 11Giraffes is offered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) with managed securely via a web browser from anywhere in the world. There's no need to purchase or maintain servers, storage or backups.

About Elo

Elo Touch Solutions is a global leader in touchscreen solutions including interactive touchscreen displays from 10 to 70 inches. The inventor of the touchscreen, Elo now has 20+ million retail and hospitality installations in 80+ countries with products designed in California and built to last with a 3 year standard warranty. The Elo touchscreen experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation. Elo intellectual property is protected by global patent, trademark and design registrations. Learn more about Elo's interactive displays at EloInteractive.com and Elo's corporate website at EloTouch.com

About 11Giraffes

11Giraffes provides innovative, scalable, reliable and easy-to-use digital signage and in-store audio solutions to companies worldwide from its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's software and hardware products are distributed through an international network of value added resellers who place its products in a wide range of industries including retail, hospitality, QSR/restaurant, automotive, financial, medical and dental offices, country clubs, and convenience stores. 11Giraffes is committed to creating products that extend brands and connects directly to customers. Learn more at 11giraffes.com

LENEXA, Kan. (October 5, 2015) – In collaboration with Keywest Technology’s creative department, Keywest released this month a how-to guide for digital signage content. The white paper, Digital Signage Jump Start Content Guide, provides more than 20 years of collective experience in digital content tips and tricks. The guide is designed to help beginners get started with their best foot forward, yet it is packed with enough content know-how to provide intermediate users helpful advice.

According to the company president, Nick Nichols, the guide is intended to provide the essential keys to ‘jump start’ or unlock digital content planning, which he said is the foundation for a content strategy.

When asked why a content strategy is important, Nichols explained, “It’s easy to treat a digital sign like a billboard, which becomes just another place to throw up information. This kind of approach does not typically win viewers. Our content guide offers a logical path to getting communication results that have a return on objectives.”

The guide doesn’t concern itself with specific graphic arts information, which is readily available in many published books, online courses, and is a standard curriculum in most schools. Instead, the guide offers key advantages, tips, and strategies to more effectively communicate using digital signs. Key topics include:

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• Why Content Is Important
• Why Sticky Content Matters To Your Audience
• Why Content Engagement Matters If You’re a Marketer
• Ten Content Tactics For Managers
• Digital Signage Content Strategies
• Digital Signage Deployment Strategies
• Why Digital Signage Placement Matters.
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Regardless if you are a digital signage wannabe or a novice user, Keywest Technology aims to jump-start the skills of communication enthusiasts by offering expert digital signage advice free of charge. The guide is available immediately on the company’s website (www.KeywestTechnology.com) under “White Papers.”

About Keywest Technology

Keywest Technology is an authentic developer of digital signage technology and a full-service provider offering solutions from simple playback to large multi-sign and interactive networks. Keywest builds systems with a holistic approach that includes key software technologies, creative design, system design, and comprehensive network-managed services. Based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company is dedicated to making business communication as enjoyable as a day at the beach. For more information, visit www.KeywestTechnology.com.

Mr. Feldman is the Executive Director Guest Services, MGM Resorts International and is one of the panelists on the DSF November 10 hangout entitled "Implementing Room Scheduling Signage."  MGM Resorts International is a member of the DSF.

About the Hangout

November 10, 2015 at 2 PM EST

Our panelist will share their experience with:

-What type of hardware and size of screen is best.

- What is the most effective way to interact with the system to book a room - touch screen, smartphone, browser?

-What does the back end look like - is it as simple as MS Exchange or a Google Calendar?

-What should the display do if there is no event scheduled?  Marketing / Promotions?

Register with your Google account at https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113705372712341598899/events/cs6vsmrd770ga9hf535gh7n6t1k

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

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