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Designing an Effective Omnichannel In-store Environment Enhances Customer Experience in Physical Retail Stores

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MINNEAPOLIS, April 16, 2013 – Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNIN), a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, has published a new white paper outlining the advantages retailers can gain by designing stores that integrate omnichannel digital marketing solutions to enhance the customer experience. This white paper includes suggestions for leveraging technology in the store to seamlessly incorporate the digital channels that customer expect and use regularly while shopping.


Despite the shift toward online shopping, the importance of the in-store experience still carries tremendous significance with the customer and a majority of sales for the retailer. In the increasingly competitive retail environment, retailers must capture every opportunity to better engage with in-store customers. The white paper details the importance for store designers and marketing managers to work together and utilize an omnichannel, digital marketing approach within stores.


Today’s advanced digital technologies allow retailers to easily implement a single platform that can seamlessly integrate digital channels, such as digital signage, kiosks, social media and mobile, with contextually relevant content to make in-store marketing more effective - ultimately leading to increased sales and profits.


To view the white paper in its entirety, click here.


About Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (WRT) (NASDAQ:RNIN) (www.wirelessronin.com) is a marketing technologies company with leading expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions, including signage, interactive kiosks, mobile, social media and web, that enable clients to transform how they engage with their customers. WRT provides marketing technology solutions and services to clients, helping increase revenue and improve operating efficiencies to execute marketing initiatives. Since launching RoninCast® digital signage software in 2003, WRT has led the digital signage industry by bringing leading edge technology, services and support to its clients. WRT offers an array of services to support its clients' marketing technology needs including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, training, and support and hosting. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "RNIN." Follow the company on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wirelessronin) and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/rnin/) and “like us” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/WirelessRonin) under Wireless Ronin.


Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements of expected future developments, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations regarding continued operating improvement and other matters and are based on currently available data; however, actual results are subject to future risks and uncertainties, which could materially affect actual performance. Risks and uncertainties that could affect such performance include, but are not limited to, the following: estimates of future expenses, revenue and profitability; the pace at which the company completes installations and recognizes revenue; trends affecting financial condition and results of operations; ability to convert proposals into customer orders; the ability of customers to pay for products and services; the revenue recognition impact of changing customer requirements; customer cancellations; the availability and terms of additional capital; ability to develop new products; dependence on key suppliers, manufacturers and strategic partners; industry trends and the competitive environment; and the impact of losing one or more senior executives or failing to attract additional key personnel. These and other risk factors are discussed in detail in the risk factors section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2013.


Company Contact:
Jane Johnson
SVP, Sales and Marketing
Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
952-564-3554


Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover or Michael Koehler
Liolios Group, Inc.
RNIN@liolios.com
949-574-3860


Digichief Driving Content to Automotive Broadcast Network

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April 16, 2013. DIGICHIEF, a provider of fully licensed data feeds, images and videos, has signed an agreement with Automotive Broadcast Network (ABN) to provide the DealerTV Network with up-to-the-minute news, weather and sports content.

ABN’s DealerTV Network enables dealerships to engage prospects with targeted video messaging, product education, and branding, while providing an additional selling platform. Digichief’s hyper-local weather and filtered news headlines, will supplement ABN programming to keep viewers both engaged and informed, while reducing perceived wait times.

“Digichief delivers a feed a platform to ABN that is both versatile and reliable. We are able to integrate Digichief's content precisely the way we need into our network with minimal effort. Their support team is very accommodating and the relationship has been solid. We look forward to exploring future content opportunities as the demands of our network evolve.”
Robert Orndorff, Executive Vice President at ABN

Digichief was formed in 2008 to provide relevant and engaging content to the digital signage industry.

ABOUT DIGICHIEF
Digichief, LLC, is a leading provider of fully licensed XML, RSS, Image, & Video content feeds for the digital signage industry. Content offerings include news headlines, weather forecasts and conditions, sports scores, sports stats, financials, lottery, infotainment, presenter-led weather forecast video, Associated Press news video and more. For more information, visit www.digichief.com

ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE BROADCAST NETWORK
Founded by automotive retail professionals, the Automotive Broadcast Network was formed to assist automobile dealerships with selling more products and services with Dealer TV - a service waiting area television network fully controlled by the dealer. ABN also provides an array of managed marketing services for automotive retailers including SMS, digital signage, and creatives services. For additional information, visit www.abnetwork.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product service demands and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks defined in this document and in statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Saddle Ranch Digital Launches New $99 Premium Content Packages for Digital Signage

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Apr. 17, 2013 - Saddle Ranch Digital announces new content solution for digital signage. Fresh off a visit to the International Sign Expo and newly partnered with N. Glantz & Son, Saddle Ranch Digital has created a new content solution to better serve traditional sign companies as well as existing networks. It is now offering its full audio/visual, hosted, Award Winning Content at $99 per month per location in healthcare and other verticals.

“The solution came about as a way to bridge the gap and update venues from static advertisements into the endless possibilities of digital signage,” says Kim Sarubbi, President of Saddle Ranch Digital. “We have developed a significant library of premium video content over the years and being able to offer easy, affordable access to this library allows us to bring more value to our clients.”

Saddle Ranch Digital is an advanced media company specializing in digital signage strategy and custom content creation for screen media solutions.

For more information contact:

Kim Sarubbi,
President/CEO
310.746.5652
kim@saddleranchdigital.com

AOPEN unveils DE67-HAI, most powerful digital engine yet

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For global release, 24 April 2013 - AOPEN, the leading global manufacturer of digital signage and appliance computing solutions, has unveiled the Digital Engine DE67-HAI, its most powerful player yet, that supports the latest Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 8.0 firmware and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

Aimed at those with the most demanding multimedia and computational workloads, the DE67-HAI is currently AOPEN’s most powerful small form factor device. Stunning performance and razor sharp graphics intensify the computing experience. Designed for use in digital communications technology solutions, it can also be used as a light server.

This small and powerful system offers a range of high end features:
  • It supports 2nd generation and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processor families.
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) lets users query, restore, upgrade, and protect networked digital signage devices remotely. By enabling remote manageability from a central console and allowing users to avoid the expense of on-site technician visits, Intel AMT helps reduce the total cost of ownership.
  • Flawlessly smooth, 1080p full HD video playback on multiple displays.
  • The DE67-HAI has low noise and low power consumption, which means lower heat dissipation, less energy use, which saves money and supports green computing.
  • It has two expansion slots, full size and half size, supporting mSATA.
Gabriëlle Offringa, Marketing Manager at AOPEN, says the DE67-HAI is AOPEN's most cutting-edge media player to date.

"We are delighted to offer Intel's advanced technology in our latest Digital Engine. Its capability and compact form factor make it ideal for signage solutions within retail, finance, hospitality, large enterprises and other major vertical markets with ambitious signage needs. We see the need for video enrichment in advertising and messaging increasing, as marketing professionals become aware of the significant impact of video in their communication strategy," says Gabriëlle Offringa.

Elaine Cook, retail strategic marketing director, Intel Corporation says these solutions will help drive adoption of digital signage.

"3rd generation Intel Core processors with Intel AMT deliver both high performance and security while improving remote device management. Solutions such as AOPEN's will help the industry adoption of digital signage with the ability to remotely control and disable devices in a large scale network," says Elaine Cook.

About AOPEN
AOPEN Inc., founded in 1996, is headquartered in Taiwan with offices in America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. AOPEN has more than 17 years of IT hardware manufacturing experience along with keen insights into IT industry trends that help drive the growth of AOPEN. As the leading manufacturer of digital signage hardware solutions worldwide, AOPEN continues to expand its products and services for digital signage and other vertical application markets. With in-depth market knowledge, AOPEN can offer advice for complete digital signage platform solutions. AOPEN has cultivated a sophisticated ecosystem of premium solution providers to offer its solutions via its value added channel network to the market.

Intel and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Media Contact:
Caroline Shawyer
The PR Group
Tel: +61 (0) 401 496 334
E: caroline@prgroup.com.au

CAREMedia Holdings (CMH) and CaerVision Corporation Announce the Merger of CMH's PetCARE TV

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Beverly Hills, CA - To best serve veterinarians and the pet-health industry, CAREMedia Holdings (CMH) and CaerVision Corporation announce the merger of CMH’s PetCARE TV with CaerVision’s Veterinary Network in a joint venture to create the largest digital media network under the PetCARE TV brand. This network will provide service to 2,250 veterinary offices throughout the United States in 2013, reaching millions of pet owners every month.

In an effort to strengthen support to veterinarians, the new network will offer custom content services, including special messages from the practice for a nominal monthly fee. “We are committed to provide the most valuable educational tool to help pet owners appreciate and fully utilize veterinarians’ services while they are at the vet office. The combined network will significantly improve the level of services to our subscribers,” shares Jack Zhang, CEO of CaerVision Corp.

This joint venture will be presided over by Kim Sarubbi, President of CAREMedia Holdings Corp. All programming will be produced by the CMH subsidiary, Saddle Ranch Digital. “Relevant advertisers will have a unique opportunity to place their message on these highly visible and impactful screens at point-of-care to influence more pet owners than any other medium,” said Kim Sarubbi, President of CAREMedia Holdings. Operational management will be led by CaerVision's staff in its Johnstown Operational Center.

For more information, contact Kim Sarubbi at (310) 746-5652.

Rise Display's Technology Bridges Classroom and Trading Floor at Virginia State University's Finance Lab

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Shawnee Mission, KS - Business students at Virginia State University are getting real-world stock trading and finance experience in their own classroom, thanks to the latest technology from Rise Display. The Reginald F. Lewis School of Business (RFLSB) partnered with Rise Display, digital signage specialists, to equip an authentic Finance Lab that simulates the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

The Finance Lab provides an interactive experience that utilizes a two-wall ticker and 2x2 interactive video wall display. With another ticker and video wall located the business school commons area.

According to Dr. John Moore, Chairperson of Accounting and Finance, “The faculty’s response to these rooms and these displays has been extremely powerful and very positive. In fact, you’ve about got to stand in line and maybe pick a fight to get a chance to teach your class inside the trading room, because everyone finds a way to use the technology. It’s very versatile.”

Dr. Moore said that the technology enables students and faculty to see live market data, like news feeds and stock updates, as well as pitch YouTube movies about finance and personal money management. He says they also use the interactive display to welcome important visitors. “When somebody is going to visit our building, if I can get their picture with a URL on it, it goes up on the market wall so we get to know who they are when they enter the building.”

One of the primary reasons for creating a Finance Lab, says Dr. Moore, is to help students to “start thinking about what’s going to happen when they transition from a backpack to a briefcase.”

In addition to the Finance Lab, Rise Display installed another 2x2 video wall and a long custom LED ticker in the front of the building.

Rise Display, a leader in digital signage technology, has created Finance Labs in colleges and universities across the country. The unique expertise helps them guide their academic clients toward making the right choices in equipping their learning centers.

“Digital signage is no longer a luxury but a necessity in business schools, where the need to deliver up-to-date financial education and training is greater than ever,” says Ryan Cahoy of Rise Display. “We really enjoy using our experience to benefit education by helping create these real-world labs.”

Dr. Moore applauds Rise Display’s commitment to “making these trading labs an outstanding experience for students and the faculty who use them. It is very clear that they are committed to the best experience that a school can have.”

The RFLSB at Virginia State University carries the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, a certification that is awarded to only five percent of business schools worldwide. The highly acclaimed business school at Virginia State University is the recipient of the prestigious 2011 Governor’s Award for Technology in Innovation in Higher Education and the 2012 RichTech Technology Innovation Deployment Award.

For over 20 years Rise Display has provided digital signage solutions. Today, Rise Display focuses on LED Tickers, Finance Labs, Campus Communications, and Giving Recognition displays specifically for educational environments. View hundreds of installation photos, design examples and client video interviews in our Gallery.



About Rise Display
For 20 years we have provided displays, web-based content management, and supporting services for a wide variety of digital signage applications. Today we focus specifically on LED Tickers, University Finance LabsCampus Communications, and displays for Giving Recognition to ensure our clients have access to market specific experts to help them select the best display solution and create unique content that fits their environment.

Clorox Promotion at Yonge & Dundas Square Powered by Audience

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Markham, ON, Canada - Clorox, in collaboration with Titan Canada, used the large scale digital signage display at Toronto’s Yonge & Dundas Square as part of a two day special event promoting the new Clorox Smart Tube Technology spray bottle.

The goal of the event was to have consumers experience the new product for themselves, by engaging them with the opportunity to win prizes while also having their photograph displayed high atop the square on the Titan owned 2400 square foot, curved LED video screen powered by the Audience software platform.

Developed by Capital Networks Limited, the Audience platform provided Clorox the ability to upload, schedule and display the photographs on the massive digital signage display within minutes of being taken on the street below, where participants waited with cameras ready in order to capture an image of themselves high above the square.

The Audience platform also controls the content for an additional 20 LED and LCD screens within the development. The digital network, in combination with a variety of floor graphics, wall banners, pillar wraps, escalator wraps and backlit posters, also controlled by Titan Canada, make the company the largest advertising supplier at Yonge & Dundas Square offering advertisers the opportunity for complete media domination of the square.

The courtyard at Yonge & Dundas Square hosts more than 1000 events per year including concerts, promotional events, free movies and festivals, drawing over 1 million event specific patrons into the area.

For further information, please contact:
Jim Vair, Vice President Business Development
Capital Networks Limited
T: 905 946-1122 ext 231.

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: OLGC, BBC, Peel Regional Police, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, Open Text, Cablevision, Rogers Cable TV, Cox Communications and many others.

About Titan
Titan is a full service, North American media company, providing out-of-home solutions in sales, marketing, creative, research and maintenance of advertising on wallscapes, ground and highway structures, roof structure landmarks as well as specialty executions to maximize exposure. Titan’s media solutions span locally and nationally in Canada (Toronto, Edmonton, Montrea, Vancouverl) and the United States (Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St.Paul, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Seattle).

About Clorox
Clorox is a global company with leading brands that have become household names, manufacturing products in more than two dozen countries and marketing them in more than 100 countries.

Digital Signage Experts Group Names Bages-Riva Director of Operations in the EMEA

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Vista, CA - The Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG) is proud to announce the appointment of Carlos Bages-Riva as the Director of Operations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Both the position and appointment are new as DSEG continues to expand the reach of its certification programs, currently numbering close to 16,000 participants across 63 countries to date.

Because digital signage has become a global phenomenon, Bages-Riva will focus his efforts on marketing the fundamental Digital Signage Certified Experts (DSCE) course across the EMEA. He will promote the program, which is available in Spanish, French, and English, not only as a live event, but also available as custom tailored programs for companies, and in an online version.

Alan C. Brawn, Co-Director of the Digital Signage Experts and chairman emeritus of the Digital Signage Federation, welcomes Carlos onboard noting, "We are indeed fortunate to have someone with Carlos' stature and experience on the DSEG team. He is ideally qualified to step up and help DSEG aggressively promote the need for education adn professional certification in digital signage around the world."

Bages-Riva said, "It is important to meet the growing need for professional development in digital signage in the EMEA market to help ensure the success of practitioners whose levels of expertise are varied. I relish this new role because it will give me the opportunity to help other professionals accomplish their objectives."

About Carlos Bages-Riva
Carlos Bages-Riva was born in Paris in 1952 to Spanish parents after the Spanish Civil War. He studied in France, earning an electromechanical engineering degree, and worked in the telecommunications industry at Ericsson. After three years experience, he earned a degree from Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers in Paris, and also graduated from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris and IESE in Spain. Hired by service companies like CAP Gemini and then Atos, he kicked off his professional experience in the computer service market, always sharing a double culture of both French and Spanish. He worked for the France Telecom group, working on European projects (Esprit, Race...). Carlos then worked for the prestigious Amadeus Company located in Munich, Germany. In 1992, Carlos got a special offer coming from BT group to participate in their European development, commuting between London & Paris. In 2000 France Telecom selected Carlos to manager its Catalonian Telecom subsidiary as CEO in Spain. Since 2003 Carlos manages his own company to work in both telecommunication and digital signage. Working on projects for several companies as consultant. At his company, all2com, Carlos developed a DS/DOOH methodology, "Agile4com", based on the Agile recommendations and ITIL ISO standard. This method is for the digital signage integration from pre-project phase till post-project and facilitates high quality, on time, and on budget implications.

About Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG)
The mission of the Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG) is to advance the level of professionalism within the digital signage community by establishing certification standards and providing impartial, agnostic, and vendor neutral professional education. Under the direction of an advisory board of recognized industry experts, and in cooperation with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, designers, integrators, and network operators, DSEG works within the signage industries, as well as the creative community and end users, to provide professional development courses that advance best practices for the digital signage industry. Certification courses include Digital Signage Certified Expert (DSCE), Digital Signage Network Expert (DSNE), Digital Signage Display Expert (DSDE), and Digital Content and Media Expert (DCME). For information: http://www.dseg.org.

For more information, contact:
Alan Brawn, Principal
PH: 760-659-4311

AOPEN Showcases "Interconnected Digital Ecosystem" to Meet Retail Demand for Digital Solutions

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Tailored retail solutions on display at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, FL

San Jose, CA - Retailers are eager to embrace digital solutions according to research by AOPEN, leading global manufacturer of digital signage and ultra small form factor appliance computing. AOPEN will showcase an "interconnected digital ecosystem", with advanced solutions tailored to meet this demand, at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, Florida from 12-14 June.

AOPEN's solutions include the versatile and easy-to-use OpenSign, digital menu boards, smart retail showcases, and smart retail show windows. It has pioneered a multi-platform approach, with its OpenService initiative welcoming a wide range of different partners to enhance solution offerings.

For more in-depth training and education about digital retail solutions, AOPEN will also host two QEWs (quarterly engineering workshops) during the show.

AOPEN Marketing Manager Angela Tang says that with the majority of consumers now using smartphones, and shoppers accessing the internet while in shops and on public transport, digital signage has become central to retailers' omnichannel strategy.

"Retailers want the advantages that digital can give them, and they know their customers expect instant information. We've created solutions to meet specific needs, from content and messaging to customer tracking and analytics, which we'll be demonstrating in the QEWs," Ms Tang says.

"These solutions are ideal for resellers wanting to access this fast-growing sector. Retail is the biggest vertical for digital signage, with IMS forecasting US$2 billion in sales by 2015 for hardware alone. Touchscreens are now reliable, cost effective and web-connected, putting them within reach of retailers large and small."

InfoComm is the world's largest pro AV show, attracting more than 950 exhibitors and 34,000 attendees from over 90 countries. Digital retail will be a major focus.

"This year's theme at InfoComm is 'Collaborate, Communicate, Connect' and that is exactly what our solutions are designed to do, by allowing retailers to delight and inspire customers through the application of advanced technology and content," Ms Tang says.

"We're really looking forward to connecting with AV professionals and showing them the potential of our solutions, and how to approach their customers with these new ideas and technologies," Ms Tang says.


About AOPEN

About AOPEN
Founded in 1996, AOPEN is a leading global electronics manufacturer, specializing in multi-platform, ultra-small form factor computing for both home and business, with a focus on digital signage. AOPEN welcomes a wide range of different partners, from hardware to software and services, to enhance its full solution offerings. Part of the Wistron group, AOPEN has a presence in over 100 countries. AOPEN's customers and partners range from governments and financial institutions to retailers, retail design firms, strategic consultants and branding agencies. www.aopen.com

Media Contact:
Caroline Shawyer
The PR Group
Tel: +61 (0) 401 496 334
E: caroline@prgroup.com.au

For Immediate Release - NEW WebDT Content Manager 6.0 Pro Improves User Experience and Adds New Streamlined Features

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Efficient Management of Digital Signage Networks from Any Location

InfoComm Booth 5343, Orlando, FL & San Jose, CA - DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the release of WebDT Content Manager version 6.0 Pro, a key tool for managing a digital signage network. WebDT Content Manager (WCM) software provides inclusive tools to schedule content files and create layout designs for media displayed on digital signs. With WCM, a network manager can manage how and when content files are played on a digital signage network from any location. The new WCM 6.0 Pro streamlines operations, enhances security, and offers scalability and rich feature sets.

The newest WebDT Content Manager release, WCM 6.0 Pro, offers an improved user experience with an even more user-friendly and intuitive interface, making the process of managing digital signage content more efficient. A digital signage content manager can now edit a content playlist with single or multiple scenes using Playlist Editor, a 3-step process to publish content in a few minutes. The new calendar interface enables convenient management of playlist schedules, with drag-and-drop operation and a mini-menu to edit schedules. WCM 6.0 Pro supports a wide variety of multimedia formats, as well as built-in Widgets, real-time video-in, executable applications and remote URLs, and files can be edited and previewed in the Media Library.
The Widget Editor allows content managers to quickly create or edit content for playlists, and apply common widgets such as clock, date, time and weather to playlists directly.

The new Player tools allows a content manager to create and monitor player groups, and check the settings, download and playback status, take snapshots, and execute on/off commands for a grouped set of media players. The updated Urgent Cast feature now has three pre-set buttons to assign different Urgent Cast content to multiple player groups, and the Urgent Cast can now be in the form of a playlist or widget. When there is an urgent situation that requires immediate broadcast, clicking the preset Urgent Cast button will publish the content as defined to all target players. Another new tool with WCM 6.0 Pro is an open canvas multi-screen layout designer, with pre-loaded attributes for popular commercial display models for quick content publishing with multiple display groupings.

Beyond content management, WCM 6.0 Pro can also monitor the status of each player, track all activity, and generate reports for network reviews and advertising proof-of-play billing. Additionally, administrators can remotely update patch, restart and shut down the player appliances.

For users who work with Microsoft Active Directory, rather than creating new usernames and passwords for WCM, the data can be directly imported to WCM, including already assigned account roles and access privileges.

WebDT Content Manager software is included with purchase of WebDT digital signage single-head and multi-head hardware appliances, greatly expanding the value and deployment efficiency. Also available is the WebDT Software Development Kit (SDK) for customization and integration with third party applications.

The WCM 6.0 Pro release improves the process for a creative, timely digital signage network deployment, and adds enhanced tools for users to deliver the most dynamic and customized communications.

Availability
The WebDT Content Manager 6.0 Pro software is available directly through approved resellers and partners. For more information, visit DT Research in Booth 5343 at InfoComm in Orlando on June 12-14, or go to http://signage.dtri.com.


About DT Research
DT Research™ develops and manufactures web-enabled information appliances for vertical applications. The WebDT family of products is based on embedded computing platforms for secure, reliable, and cost-effective computing. WebDT products include digital signage solutions, wireless tablets, point-of-service handhelds, compact modular systems, and display-integrated information systems. These systems emphasize mobility, wireless connectivity and touch displays. Powered by Windows® operating systems, WebDT devices offer durability and ease in integration, leading to solutions that can be remotely managed with the comprehensive WebDT Content Manager and Device Manager software. For more information, visit http://signage.dtri.com.

DT Research and WebDT are trademarks of DT Research, Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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AOPEN Sets New Standard in High Performance Digital Signage - AOPEN Next Generation Media Players Now Certified for Scala Enterprises Software

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AOPEN, the leader in digital signage and applied media solutions, today announced that its latest DE6100 and DE5100 digital engines are the first in the industry to be certified for the new Scala Enterprise software suite being launched this week.

With digital signage playing an increasingly important role in a wide range of commercial and retail applications, AOPEN’s US Marketing Manager, Angela Tang, said this announcement positions AOPEN at the forefront of this rapidly developing sector.

“Digital signage kiosks and multimedia displays are being used to educate, influence and engage with stakeholders and consumers in different environments from retail outlets and healthcare clinics to hotels, transport terminals and corporate offices,” she said.

High Definition Graphics, Outstanding Performance
“The AOPEN DE6100 and DE5100 media players are designed to deliver razor-sharp graphics and stunning multimedia performance in the most demanding environments. They provide a compact yet high performance platform that will capture the attention of your audience and take them on a digital journey.

“Furthermore, our tight integration with the Scala Enterprise solution means our digital engines are the first on the market with the processing power and design efficiencies to leverage the rich functionality the software affords.”

AOPEN’s European Marketing Manager, Gabriëlle Offringa, said the company had acted quickly to ensure its next-generation engines complied with the performance standards and interoperability requirements of the new Scala solution, putting them through an extensive certification process.

“To achieve certification, the engines had to perform a series of intensive load tests, running 24 hours a day over a 15 day period, without any significant performance degradation or the need for a system reboot,” she explained.

“The unit’s operating temperate, CPU-loading, memory consumption and power supply -voltages were all monitored constantly to ensure the engine continued to deliver optimal performance throughout the testing process.”

Scala Welcomes AOPEN Leadership
Scala’s Senior Director of Strategic Alliances, Mark Brady, said AOPEN’s announcement reflected its market leadership position.

“AOPEN is a very strong player in the Digital Signage industry. They have committed their R&D efforts to make their media players both the right size and performance for this industry,” he said.

“Most importantly, they listen to the members of their eco-system, such as Scala, when building their players. This allows for a positive customer experience for the end-user and streamlined installation for the integrator.”

The Scala Enterprise solution offers an intuitive user interface, flexible integration options and powerful customisation capabilities. With expanded support for APIs, HTML5 and Android players, Scala Enterprise offers customers greater flexibility and ease of use.

The AOPEN Digital Engines feature a compact form factor that makes them ideal for digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale and advertising displays. Below two models have just been tested and the plan is to test AOPEN’s Android players later this year.

Digital Engine DE6100
The DE6100 offers a customisable configuration capable of driving up to three displays depending on the application. It includes:

  • AMD trinity APU CPU+GPU (Dual or Quad-Core) for accelerated decoding of Mpeg-2 and H.264 videos
  • Dual-Output HDMI with additional DisplayPort video output to drive three high definition displays using spanning or extended desktop
  • Dual or Quad-Core APU and Dual Channel DDR3 RAM for super-fast performance in Scala
  • RS-232 port to control commercial displays, video switchers and other external devices
  • Analog or Digital audio output

Digital Engine DE51001
The DE5100 is designed for unlimited performance across one or two displays and includes:

  • Intel HM65 chipset for 2nd or 3rd generation Core i3/i5/i7 processors to deliver high-end computing ability for demanding applications
  • DisplayPort and DVI-I ports for dual screen configuration
  • Two USB 3.0 ports in rear panel (and 2 front USB 2.0 ports)
  • Optional m-SATA, WLAN, and digital/analog TV tuner card via 2 mini card slots

About AOPEN
Founded in 1996, AOPEN is a leading global electronics manufacturer, specializing in multi-platform, ultra-small form factor computing for both home and business, with a focus on digital signage. AOPEN welcomes a wide range of different partners, from hardware to software and services, to enhance its full solution offerings. Part of the Wistron group, AOPEN has a presence in over 100 countries. AOPEN's customers and partners range from governments and financial institutions to retailers, retail design firms, strategic consultants and branding agencies. www.aopen.com

About Scala
Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala is the world leader in location-based media designed to actively and intelligently influence human behaviour. We love creating intelligent digital signage solutions that move products, consumers and sales metrics. Scala solutions increase sales, improve brand loyalty, optimise customer experience and reinforce business objectives. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has subsidiaries in The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Japan and India, as well as more than 500 partners in more than 90 countries.

BroadSign International LLC Adds New Employees to Sales Department

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Digital Signage Software as a Service provider expands with hires in America, Europe.

Digital signage software maker, BroadSign International, LLC, has acted on forecasted subscription growth by adding new employees to its international sales team.

In North America, BroadSign has hired Brian Marin as a Sales Director. He joins fellow Sales Director Anthony Davis who has been with the company since February 2012. Brian was previously the Senior Vice President of Business Development at IZ-ON Media and the CEO and co-founder of Retail Entertainment Design. Brian comes to BroadSign with over fifteen years of experience in sales.

In EMEA, BroadSign has recruited Nicolas Ludmer as a Sales Director. He joins fellow Sales Director Maarten Dollevoet who has been with the company for four and a half years. Prior to BroadSign, Nicolas spent five and a half years at Harris Broadcast, most recently as Business Development Manager, Digital out-of-home, and has eleven years of experience in the European sales environment.

“We predicted that 2013 would bring an accelerated increase in sales and made a point to enlarge our team to ensure we capture as many opportunities as possible. As it turns out, we have experienced a 20% growth rate since January which is double that of the industry average,” stated BroadSign’s Vice President of Sales, Skip Beloff. “The main reason for our success is due to the quality of not only our software but our exceptional personnel. Both Brian and Nicolas possess the necessary traits to ensure that our customers’ experience is of the highest caliber in the digital signage industry.”

The announcement follows a mid-year review by BroadSign’s CEO, Brian Dusho, summarizing the company’s new offerings, memberships and activities within the past six months.

About BroadSign
BroadSign International, LLC is the leading global provider of Software as a Service for digital signage networks. Its software allows networks to target out-of-home audiences, place advertising or promotional campaigns, play back scheduled content on each screen and account for campaign performance. Some of the world’s largest and most successful digital signage networks run on BroadSign’s platform. They take advantage of its comprehensive functionality, reliability and virtually unlimited capacity for growing networks without adding personnel. BroadSign is consistently ranked among the top 3 global digital signage software suppliers and received the 2012 Global Growth Leadership Award in the Digital Signage Software market from Frost & Sullivan.

In 2013 BroadSign expanded its portfolio by offering a fully-featured and fully-supported smart player, BroadSign Xpress. The industry-changing hardware device allows network operators to deploy digital signage at a fraction of the cost of PC-based alternatives. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://www2.broadsign.com/e/17752/2013-06-19/9v43l/73095029.

Mvix Executive Selected as Contributin Author to Digital Signage Industry Educational Platform: "The Guide to Dynamic Digital Communication"

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Sterling, VA - Mvix is excited to announce its association with digital signage industry’s marketing and educational program called ‘The Guide to Dynamic Digital Communication’ (The Guide!) and are proud that Ross McClymonds, Mvix’s VP of Global Sales, was invited to participate as an expert contributing author, focusing on “The Role of the Digital Signage Media Player

“The digital Signage industry is very difficult to keep up with! The type of features, functionality, trends, and best practices are constantly changing. The Guide! provides an unbiased tool that can assist any organization with understanding the Digital Signage Industry. It provides a comprehensive guide to a successful Digital Signage project,” said Ross McClymonds

In such a fast growing industry, being able to research and make quick and accurate decisions allows organizations to improve the ROI on any digital signage project. The Guide!, spans across 1,000+pages, containing over 1,200 images and video’s, hundreds of case studies and extensive reading options. It is an encyclopaedia of digital signage.

Mark Morahan, the Editor of ‘The Guide!’ states: ‘Real growth will only come by educating the end-users of the benefits of what our industry has to offer, providing end -users with inspiration and advice without the sales pitch.’

Mvix xhibit digital signage systemWith recent releases of new products like, Xhibit Media Player / XhibitSignage, BrandSignage, and SignageTemplates, Mvix has led the growth and innovation curve in the digital signage industry. “Being an expert contributing author in The Guide! validates the vision of Mvix’s team. It cements Mvix’s position as a market leader and an authoritative voice within the Digital Signage Hardware and Software industry. The value of The Guide! to any company across all verticals is priceless,” said Ross.

To learn about ‘The Guide to Dynamic Digital Communication’ visit www.tgddc.com. For more information about Mvix’s digital signage solutions, visit mvixdigitalsignage.com; brandsignage.com, or SignageTemplates.com

Inquiries:
Ross McClymonds
866.310.4923 or 703.652.9133 (Direct)
43760 Trade Center Pl. | Ste 135 | Sterling, VA 20166
www.MvixUSA.com

About Mvix:
Founded in 2005, Mvix is the market leader in hi-definition digital signage hardware and software systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, hard disk-based HTPCs, portable media-centers, and Content Management Systems (CMS) that are applicable across many vertical markets including foodservice, hospitality, corporate offices, healthcare, real estate, and manufacturing among others. Mvix comprises a team of hardware and software engineers and AV experts who build and support COTS and custom solutions for commercial clients. Mvix’s commitment to delivering innovative offerings continues to put the company at the forefront of digital signage industry.

Since its inception, Mvix’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions has put the company at the forefront of the digital display system and digital entertainment industries. In 2012, the company was honored on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.Read more about Mvix Digital Signage Systems: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com/

UIEvolution Announces CAMPAIGN MANAGER, Innovative Digital Signage Solution

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Unique Integrated Solution Combines Mobile and Augmented Reality to Provide New Levels of Guest Engagement and Interactivity

Minneapolis, MN - UIEvolution, Inc., the global leader in connected screen solutions, today announced the release of Campaign Manager, a digital sign creation and content management solution that combines the power of mobile and augmented reality engagement for a revolutionary dialogue. Campaign Manager publishes multimedia content to smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other devices through a web browser to let non-technical resources easily author and schedule content across digital signs. Currently deployed on Princess Cruise Lines’ Royal Princess, Campaign Manager enables end users to interact and engage via a mobile device with messaging being shown to them on a digital sign or interactive TV application.

Until recently, digital signage, a flexible and powerful way to advertise, has faced a technical barrier that has prevented marketing resources from maximizing their impact. With UIEvolution’s Campaign Manager, publishing digital sign content is quick, non-technical and as simple as drag-and-drop. By using a web-based, visual interface, marketing professionals with minimal technology experience can easily create and manage content on digital signs across multiple locations using a PC or a tablet. Digital signs can be managed individually or in groups, scheduled to show a variety of content at different times, and changed at any time from a simple Web interface. Even more, Campaign Manager makes interacting with a digital sign as easy as taking a picture. A guest simply holds up their smart phone to a digital sign and interacts to make a restaurant or spa reservation, translate menus into a native language and much more.

“The challenge with digital signs has been the need to combine marketing expertise with technical skills to deliver high impact messages,” says Chris Ruff, CEO and President of UIEvolution. “Businesses want to be able to support these systems with marketing staff, not engineers. That is why we created Campaign Manager; to make digital signage easy and fast and empower businesses in the hospitality industry to delight their guests through interactive signage. The simple, easy-to-use tools do not require technical knowledge, and the ability to engage customers and guests is like no other solution on the market.”

Campaign Manager is a cloud-based software that:

  • Uses a web-based dashboard to build template-driven content for digital signs
  • Updates and manages the content on signs individually or in groups
  • Assigns schedules to one or more groups of digital signs
  • Publishes sign content from an easy-to-use drag and drop interface
  • Manages many signs across multiple properties
  • Integrates content management systems, third-party analytics and ad networks

“In today’s competitive digital signage market, companies are searching for ways to quickly and cost effectively engage with their customers, ” said Travis Beaven, Chief Operating Officer at UIEvolution. “They also are looking for ways to unify their digital strategies. Campaign Manager gives them the powerful tools to nimbly manage dynamic content as easily as they would on their own blog. It gives your guest a branded and engaged experience when interacting with digital sign content.”

Campaign Manager is part of UIEvolution’s Guest Evolution platform, a world class connected screen solution that is connecting digital experiences around the guest, one screen at a time.

About UIEvolution
UIEvolution is the global leader in connected screen solutions for Enterprise customers in the hospitality, automotive and media industries. Creating rich, cross-platform native experiences on all devices and screens, UIEvolution is dedicated to evolving customers’ digital business to better support the fragmented landscape of screens and devices. UIE’s Evolution Platform breaks through the complexity of building and managing connected mobile, tablet, TV and automotive experiences, and provides the ability to create more connected experiences in less time. With offices in the United States and Japan, UIEvolution has a proven track record with clients like Toyota, AT&T, Microsoft, Disney, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Hikari-TV and other Fortune 500 companies. Visit online: http://www.uievolution.com Follow on Twitter: @UIEvolution

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Destinations DFW Powers Digital Video Wall with Audience Software

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Markham, ON. - Destinations, the upscale clothing and accessories chain, is using the Audience software platform to power their digital video wall located within Dallas Fort Worth Airport.

The goal of the installation is to engage and influence the more the 58 million annual visitors travelling through the airport with a combination of in-store branding and entertainment information about the Dallas Fort Worth area.
The video wall consists of four 46 inch monitors, with a single Audience driven media player controlling a wide range of video and animated content.

Advision Media LLC was picked to manage the project in collaboration with Authorized Audience Reseller, KarePKG Solutions LLC, providing complete installation and maintenance services including hosting services, video production, content creation and delivery.

KarePKG Solutions LLC supplied the Audience software responsible for the scheduling and management of content for the digital signage display.

“The client is very happy with the product,” says Dwight Moss, Founder/President of Advision Media LLC. “With in-store promos and special events constantly changing, Destinations DFW was in need of a robust solution that could reliably update and display our video content on a 24/7 basis. We’ve been able to provide that using the Audience software platform.”


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: OLGC, BBC, Peel Regional Police, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, Open Text, Cablevision, Rogers Cable TV, Cox Communications and many others.

About Advision Media LLC
Advision is a full service advertising and media production company with the added dimension of being the premiere digital signage company in the Phoenix market, able to service clients from concept to completion and to manage proprietary digital networks.

About KarePKG Solutions
KarePKG Solutions is pleased to provide you with all your multimedia requirements including content creation, delivery, installation and sales.

BroadSign International LLC Now Taking Orders for its BroadSign Xpress Digital Signage Smart Player

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New customer has already requested over one thousand units of the Android-based digital signage media player.

Montreal, Canada - Digital signage software provider, BroadSign International, LLC, has announced that the first round of BroadSign Xpress smart players is in production with units available for delivery as early as September.
The company is now accepting orders for BroadSign Xpress; the first large-scale request for 1,001 units having been placed by a client who recently subscribed to the company’s Software as a Service.

BroadSign Xpress was announced in February 2013 and is BroadSign’s first step into the digital signage hardware solutions market. The fully-featured and fully-supported smart player runs on the Android operating system and was created to both eliminate the challenge of selecting a good long-term hardware solution and reduce the cost of hardware per deployment.

Following the release of BroadSign Xpress, 200 participants across the globe were given a beta player as part of the BroadSign Trailblazer Program. Recipients tested the smart player throughout the duration of the program and BroadSign incorporated resulting feedback into its final product design.

“The response to the introduction of BroadSign Xpress has been tremendous from the moment it was revealed at our First Annual Client Summit,” said BroadSign’s CEO, Brian Dusho. “Positive feedback received via the Trailblazer Program and high demand from new and existing customers attest that this initiative is the right decision for BroadSign as a provider of digital signage solutions. Inventory is limited and players are moving quickly.”

Customers interested in ordering BroadSign Xpress players are asked to speak to their account managers. If not yet subscribed to BroadSign’s software platform, networks are invited to sign up for a free 60 day trial.

About BroadSign
BroadSign International, LLC is the leading global provider of Software as a Service for digital signage networks. Its software allows networks to target out-of-home audiences, place advertising or promotional campaigns, play back scheduled content on each screen and account for campaign performance. Some of the world’s largest and most successful digital signage networks run on BroadSign’s platform. They take advantage of its comprehensive functionality, reliability and virtually unlimited capacity for growing networks without adding personnel. BroadSign is consistently ranked among the top 3 global digital signage software suppliers and received the 2012 Global Growth Leadership Award in the Digital Signage Software market from Frost & Sullivan.

In 2013 BroadSign expanded its portfolio by offering a fully-featured and fully-supported smart player, BroadSign Xpress. The industry-changing hardware device allows network operators to deploy digital signage at a fraction of the cost of PC-based alternatives. For more information about BroadSign, visit http://www2.broadsign.com/e/17752/2013-06-28/b3vt6/74959691.

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Daniel Parisien
+1.514.399.1184

University of South Alabama Upgrages from LED Data Walls to LCD Video Walls

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Shawnee, Kansas - In the late 90’s The University of South Alabama created one of the first trading labs to simulate the atmosphere at leading brokerage firms. When it came time to refresh the outdated tri-color wallboard technology at the John B. Saint Financial Analysis Center the university partnered with Rise Display, to design a solution to utilize the latest full-color video wall displays.

The Mitchell College of Business’s finance lab features a streaming LED stock ticker showing the constituents (with full color logos) for the S&P 100 index. In place of the character-based LED DataWalls they positioned two 92” diagonal LCD video walls. The left wall is passive and features a snapshot of the major world indices and key market indicators while the right wall is touch enabled allowing faculty to select specific instruments and interact with charts to show different durations or compare to indicators such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, or S&P 500.

“The new digital displays allow us to hone in on specific market factors with the touch of a button, making it a much better teaching tool than our previous display system,” explains Dr. Ross Dickens, Chairman of Economics & Finance of University of South Alabama

After extensive research to pinpoint the best options to upgrade their technology they chose Rise Display because of the company’s expertise in helping over 200 universities across North America create state-of-the-art finance labs.

“We were excited when Southern Alabama called to update their display technology. Previously they were using tri-color ticker and character based wallboards. We were able to help them move to high resolution, interactive video walls and a full color ticker to help provide a more technology rich environment.” says Ryan Cahoy of Rise Display.

Dr. Dickens has been very pleased with the end results, “The new technology was designed in a collaborative effort between Rise Display and University of South Alabama to help teachers communicate more information very quickly. The display installation was completed on time and we have had no problems since it has been installed.”

The University of South Alabama is an accredited member in business administration of AACSB International. The College offers an undergraduate degree program with majors in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing. At the graduate level, the MBA and the Master of Accounting degrees are offered through an evening program. In addition to undergraduate and graduate programs, the college also offers a Doctor of Business Administration Program with concentrations in management and marketing.

For over 20 years Rise Display has provided digital signage solutions. Today, Rise Display focuses on LED Tickers, Finance Labs, Campus Communications, and Giving Recognition displays specifically for educational environments. View hundreds of installation photos, design examples and client video interviews in our Gallery.


UIEvolution Partners with Princess Cruises to Deploys Guest Evolution Platform on Royal Princess

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Partnership creates distinctive pathway to engaging guest experiences that sail into next generation technology l

SEATTLE, Wash. – June 25, 2013 – UIEvolution, Inc., a global leader in connected screen solutions, announced today it has partnered with Princess Cruises to deploy UIEvolution’s cutting-edge technology platform Guest Evolution™ on the new-generation Royal Princess, the newest ship in the Princess fleet that set sail on its main voyage June 16, 2013.

UIEvolution’s Guest Evolution™ delivers the world’s first HTML5 based TV solution to passenger and crew TVs, as well as to digital signs throughout the ship. Features for passengers and crew on the maiden voyage include live TV, ship channels, free-to-guest video and music on demand.

"We are delighted to work with UIEvolution to offer innovative technology and entertainment services to our passengers and crew," said Jan Swartz, executive vice president of Princess Cruises. "The new system which debuted on our just-launched Royal Princess has already received enthusiastic feedback and is being called the new standard in the industry.”

Harbour Marine Systems (HMS) engineered, installed and commissioned the platform, providing a seamless integration with other relevant systems onboard. Their state-of-the-art infotainment integration for Princess adds a new perspective to their passengers’ digital experience onboard. 

UIEvolution’s Guest Evolution™ features a browser-based smart TV application on interactive TVs that can be extended to support a host of innovative features such as:

  • Screen shifting™ live TV, movies and music to the passenger’s smartphone or tablet
  • On-board mapping and routing
  • Information on ship activities, shore excursions and port guides with the ability for passengers to book from their in-cabin TV, smartphone or tablet
  • Restaurant and wine menus

“Working with Princess Cruises, one of the top cruise operators in the world, is an honor. We are pleased they have selected the UIEvolution Guest Evolution™ for their fleet,” said Chris Ruff, CEO and President of UIEvolution. “The smart TVs in cabins and the digital signs throughout the Royal Princess will enhance the already terrific cruise experience Princess delivers to its passengers.”


About UIEvolution
UIEvolution is the global leader in connected screen solutions for Enterprise customers in the hospitality, automotive and media industries. Creating rich, cross-platform native experiences on all devices and screens, UIEvolution is dedicated to evolving customers’ digital business to better support the fragmented landscape of screens and devices. UIE’s Evolution Platform breaks through the complexity of building and managing connected mobile, tablet, TV and automotive experiences, and provides the ability to create more connected experiences in less time. With offices in the United States and Japan, UIEvolution has a proven track record with clients like Toyota, AT&T, Microsoft, Disney, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Hikari-TV and other Fortune 500 companies. Visit online: http://www.uievolution.com Follow on Twitter: @UIEvolution

About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choice in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.4 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days.
Visit online at: www.princess.com



Restaurant Owners Can Now Control Brand and Signage Costs with New Cloud-based "Signage Templates" from Mvix

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Sterling, VA - High-definition digital signage systems industry leader Mvix today announced Signage Templates, a web-based content creation tool for the foodservice marketplace. Restaurant owners can now create professionally designed menu boards, information, and marketing signage screens by accessing Mvix’s extensive cloud-based digital template library. Developed to extend Mvix’s BrandSignage solution, a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that meets larger, enterprise requirements such as those for franchises and mass retailers, Signage Templates reduces the Content Management System process to three simple steps and provides a real-time publishing option for the smaller-scale restaurant owner or end user.

Create and Publish Digital Signage Content from anywhere“The ability to project professionally designed digital signage and maintain brand continuity all while proactively meeting daily changes is priceless,” said Wing Zone Co-founder and CEO Adam Scott. “It’s refreshing to have a partner like Mvix that understands the dynamic nature of restaurant marketing across all types of end users. Signage Templates exemplifies this understanding.”

According to Mvix Vice President of Global Sales Ross McClymonds, “We are excited to bring Signage Templates to the foodservice marketplace. Our R&D team has worked tirelessly to ensure that the web-based content offering is easy-to-use, so that the digital screen communicates the brand identity and information that each restaurant owner wants customized to their own specifications.”.

Availability and Pricing:
Signage Templates is immediately available to Mvix members. Membership is free and requires a simple online registration. Signage Templates provides three publishing models: Web URL, Image URL or Download Image. Restaurant owners can choose the best method suited for their signage system, fund their account, and publish. The Web URL feed is a subscription-based plan that allows automated (real-time) updates on digital signage screens that support cloud-based URL feeds. Any time the sign is updated on Signage Templates, the screen will automatically be updated upon refresh.

To learn more about Mvix’s SignageTemplates application, visit www.signagetemplates.com or call 866.310.4923 to schedule a demo. For all digital signage products, visit: www.mvixdigitalsignage.com

Inquiries:
Ross McClymonds
866.310.4923 or 703.652.9133 (Direct)
43760 Trade Center Pl. | Ste 135 | Sterling, VA 20166
www.MvixUSA.com

About Mvix:
Founded in 2005, Mvix is the market leader in hi-definition digital signage hardware and software systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, hard disk-based HTPCs, portable media-centers, and Content Management Systems (CMS) that are applicable across many vertical markets including foodservice, hospitality, corporate offices, healthcare, real estate, and manufacturing among others. Mvix comprises a team of hardware and software engineers and AV experts who build and support COTS and custom solutions for commercial clients. Mvix’s commitment to delivering innovative offerings continues to put the company at the forefront of digital signage industry.

Since its inception, Mvix’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions has put the company at the forefront of the digital display system and digital entertainment industries. In 2012, the company was honored on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. Read more about Mvix Digital Signage Systems: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com/

Mvix Launches BrandSignage, a brand continuity cloud application for franchise-based, digital signage networks

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Sterling, VA - Mvix, the market leader in digital signage systems, has announced the launch of an innovative, web application for brand continuity management in a decentralized digital signage network. Appropriately labeled as BrandSignage, this cloud-based software is targeted at franchise-leveraged businesses, allowing brand consistency across their entire franchise network.

Speaking on the occasion, Ross McClymonds, VP of Global sales commented, “This web-app is the first of its kind in our industry and we are very excited about this new system. This product is a result of months of market research, client demos and trials. Its comprehensiveness and versatility ensures its application in a wide range of franchise-based operations and use cases.”

BrandSignage is built on the fundamental idea that ensuring and building brand consistency is a corporate-level phenomenon, whereas leveraging, growing and promoting the corporate brands is a franchise-level endeavor. It allows corporate / brand-owners to set brand guidelines for in-store, digital signage advertising and digital menu boards along with an easy-to-use interface for franchisees to deploy approved media content and menu board layouts on screens.

“Multi-unit franchises always face difficulties trying to ensure brand consistency.” said Ross. “Brand consistency across locations and stores improves overall customer experiences; however, customization of content, prices and promotions may be necessary for keeping the franchise relevant to the local market.”

BrandSignage comprises of two, related modules for brand continuity management: “Template Designer” and “Campaign Manager”. Template Designer allows brand-owners to upload signage templates (e.g. Menu board layouts) and assign these templates to specific franchisees along with usage guidelines and specific editing permissions. Franchisees, on the other hand, can edit, customize and localize these templates to suit their markets. These personalized templates can then be published by the franchisee, thus ensuring brand consistency and local-market relevance. The “Campaign Manager” module is a point-of-purchase, Ad campaign management tool which allows brand-owners to provide a set of mandatory (national) and non-mandatory (local) Ad campaigns to each franchisee. All mandatory campaigns are automatically included across the entire signage network whereas the franchisees can choose amongst the non-mandatory campaigns for their respective locations.

Digital SIgnage for Menu Boards and Cafetarias“We have built BrandSignage as a complimentary system to our XhibitSignage solution, thereby providing a complete digital signage bundle to our enterprise clients.” said Ross. “So far we have received excellent market feedback on the comprehensiveness of its features. Initial field tests and pilot evaluation programs have provided excellent feedback from both brand-owners and franchisees. We are now proud to launch this robust product after incorporating those enhancements.”

To learn more about Mvix’s BrandSignage solution, visit www.brandsignage.com or call 866.310.4923 to schedule a demo. For all digital signage products, visit: www.mvixdigitalsignage.com

Inquiries:
Ross McClymonds
866.310.4923 or 703.652.9133 (Direct)
43760 Trade Center Pl. | Ste 135 | Sterling, VA 20166
www.MvixUSA.com

About Mvix:
Founded in 2005, Mvix is the market leader in technology and products for high-definition digital signage systems, video-wall appliances, interactive digital kiosk systems, hard-disk based HTPCs, portable media-centers and content management systems. Mvix specializes in a wide range of devices for digital playback of HD (1080p) video content and distribution, network streaming, NAS media storage and IP service integration.

Since its inception, Mvix’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions has put the company at the forefront of the digital display system and digital entertainment industries. In 2012, the company was honored on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. Read more about Mvix Digital Signage Systems: http://www.mvixdigitalsignage.com/
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