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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact
Lisa Schneider

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Press Contacts:

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

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

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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Statements in this release that are forward-looking, such as the general success of the collaboration, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Copyright 2015 SYNNEX Corporation. All rights reserved. SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo, CONCENTRIX, and all other SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SYNNEX Corporation. SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo, and CONCENTRIX Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.

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.

Media Contact
Ryan Gushue
Director of Marketing at Enplug
(585)703-3834

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.