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Distributed Versus Centralized Player Architecture in Digital Signage Deployments
Where did we put that player?
How “Noise-scapes” Are Affecting Us
Study after study has revealed that today’s omnipresent “noise-scapes” are negatively affecting worker satisfaction, classroom learning, and healthcare effectiveness, leading architects, interior designers, and engineers to rethink the sound...
Bold Engineering 2013: 30 Most Innovative Products
Innovation could mean a lot of things—from years of R&D to a stroke of inspiration, and we acknowledged both mechanical innovations and electronic ones.
Digital Signposts: The HR Channel
Within the enterprise, the group that is most reliant on strong, consistent internal communications is the human resources department.
Digital Signposts: Stories Sell
Great digital signage boils down to great storytelling. The medium provides a remarkable way to convey a great story that is multifaceted, relevant, and engaging.
Digital Signposts: Event Signage
One of the most overlooked and underused digital signage applications is at events and conferences. Digital signage can and should play a vital role in facilitating these connections as...
The AV Gravity of Gravity
I’ve spent more money on Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity than I’ve spent on any other movie in my life.
Wireless Microphones Under Siege—Again!
With the FCC orchestrating another UHF frequency band re-pack, the time to mobilize and protect wireless microphones is upon us once more.
RT Com USA CR-94M Review
A reasonably priced nine-input and four-output hybrid matrix router.
Digital Signposts: Digital Signage Meets Big Data
Enter the realtime infographic; the ideal combination of data and design that quickly and concisely gets to the point, simplifies the presentation, and tells the story behind the data...
3 Ways to Control Device Overuse in Your Connected Home
There comes a time, in the midst of this crazy new tech reality, when you have to step back and determine how you want it to affect your interpersonal...
Digital Signposts: Lessons from the Newsroom
The broadcast newsroom is a great working environment for corporate communicators to emulate.
The World’s Largest Temporary Cinema
Each year at CinemaCon, the gathering of the world’s theater owners and operators, the major motion picture distributors and studios preview their upcoming releases for attendees. Turning the Colosseum...
The Turntable as Metaphor for Digital Revolution Reluctance
For the past few months, I’ve been contemplating the various ways that I’ll be able to fully digitize my music in my living room.
Top 3 Wireless Microphone Problems and How to Solve Them
Wireless microphones are prone to interference, noise, drop-outs, and many more bothersome RF problems.
The Changing Times of Digital Signage
Everyone knows that a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a result, every moment more images compete to capture the attention of consumers and communicate with them....
Digital Signposts: Content Marketing
Content marketing refers to the creation and distribution of multimedia content that targets key audiences without hard selling a product or service.
What Did You Do When You Heard the J. K. Rowling News?
A test of your devotion to physical books versus e-books.
Digital Signposts: SharePoint Sparks Visual Communications
Integrators should take note of several key trends currently shaking up the enterprise, which are dramatically enhancing opportunities for visual communication.
InfoComm 13 Sets New All-Time Attendance Record
InfoComm 2013 took the crown as the largest InfoComm show ever with 35,126 attendees from more than 110 countries, a new all-time record.
Xbox One: A Media/Gaming Console that Isn’t for Kids Anymore?
With its upcoming next-generation gaming console, the Xbox One, there’s no question Microsoft has endured another rough PR patch.
Super-sized Learning Highlights Pre-Show Energy
The trendiest new topics in AV were front and center at InfoComm’s Super Tuesday sessions, the ultimate day for exploring real-world solutions.
Collaborate. Communicate. Connect — What to Expect
InfoComm is making a triumphant return to Orlando in 2013, expecting the show’s largest attendance ever on the east coast, and welcoming a host of new exhibitors and product...
Onsite: Indian Wells Tennis Garden
For two weeks every spring, the AV systems at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden (IWTG) swings into action for the BNP Paribas Open, considered the “fifth Grand Slam” and...
Mapping the New Digital Signage Terrain
Is the digital signage industry matures, and we focus on the business models at the heart of successful digital signage strategies, it’s important to understand and share how the...