The term “media player” will generally bring confusion and many questions when it comes to determining what is needed for digital signage deployments. The phrase often heard in the industry, “one size does not fit all,” only adds to the confusion—putting more and more options on ...read more
Pala Casino Resort and Spa had a PC-based video multicast solution that was limited to 480p content, and a rash of reliability issues was brought about by overheating PCs, dust-clogged fans, and pesky Windows errors. To revamp the way it distributes video content throughout its ...read more
Travelers passing through the Detroit Metropolitan Airport are now seeing a lot more than perfume and whiskey when they consider shopping at the World Duty Free store in the McNamara Terminal. Hudson Group, one of the largest travel retailers in North America, recently deployed a ...read more
ATLANTA, GA – January 2, 2017 – In an effort to unite the increasing number of females in the digital signage industry, a group of industry leaders has formed the Women of Digital Signage. The new group will host its inaugural event during the Digital Signage Expo at the Las ...read more
For many companies, the choice to use high-impact, public-facing display is driven in part by visual impact and in part by content, sometimes social, even interactive. In this way the lobby display functions both as interior design and as a platform for media communication. When ...read more
Tightrope Media Systems’ next-generation Digital Signage Software simplifies and accelerates content creation and management while delivering a combination of creative control, dynamic data support and scalability. Carousel 7.0 provides richer content creation and content ...read more
The outdoor mall Park Place in Barrie, Canada is home to a communal fireplace that encourages patrons to take a break, socialize, and keep warm. To complement the existing social space, Park Place recently added a digital signage display designed and installed by AV integrator ...read more
Visitors entering The Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux, LA, are immediately engaged by a 17-minute video that showcases the native beauty of Louisiana. With content powered by Renewed Vision’s ProVideoPlayer2 (PVP2) across three 4K video displays, ...read more
In order to inspire Auto Club members waiting in its main lobby, AAA Minneapolis deployed a large video wall in support of its iTravel Advisor travel agency. In addition to beautiful travel imagery and advertising, the video wall also incorporates continuously updated data feeds ...read more
The Earth keeps spinning. So does the world of video wall technology, in which constant evolution and technical advancements are making it more affordable for almost any entity to employ. “As the manufacturing costs of LCD and LED materials lower, end users are able to procure ...read more
Network operators and integrators often exhibit a “fire and forget” type attitude; once the players are in place, software systems working, screens are up and running, the project is considered done. Content is being served and managed to the screens using business rules, systems ...read more
“As of opening night, the Kings did not hire a single person to go from no IPTV to one of the most advanced systems in the NBA,“ explains Eli Garten, VP, IPTV & Enterprise Video Solutions, at VITEC. For Golden 1, that was a priority, but so was guest experience, including ...read more
Look around. It’s no secret that video walls are ubiquitous in nearly every vertical. So what kinds of service agreements are required to keep up with the demanding use flat panels and mounts are subject to? How are unique configuration demands altering design strategy? Many ...read more
Black Box’s VideoPlex4 gives users the flexibility to create uniquely shaped videowalls with four or more screens. It enables users to display video across multiple displays, any display can be freely positioned, and the input can be cropped or rotated 90°-270°. This videowall ...read more
Integrators are aware that every corporation is filled with sales and marketing procedural documents, case studies, product sheets and similar materials. This content plays a major role in setting the corporate tone, communicating overall expectations, and establishing the ...read more
“What is the return on investment?” That’s probably the first question a client will ask an integrator when considering whether to install an enterprise communications solution. It’s relatively straightforward to describe cost savings around improved efficiencies, but when it ...read more
The Planar LookThru OLED transparent display allows users to view video content, digital images, and text on a virtually frameless glass display while enabling designers to overlay this content onto real objects or scenes that sit behind the glass. The large, 55-inch Planar ...read more
The NEC OPS-PCIB-PH’s internal Intel Broadwell Core i5-based PC adheres to the Open Pluggable Spec- ification (OPS) and increases the operational flexibility of a compatible NEC display for any digital signage application. The OPS-PCIB-PH is ideal for quick- service restaurants, ...read more
Middle Atlantic’s DisplayStation series is a new collection of carts, stands, and monitor walls that are application-engineered for easy integration. Every model is designed for professionally finished installations with a support channel featuring an integrated power strip and ...read more
Matrox C-Series multi-display graphics cards and C-Series-based turnkey videowall systems allow signage integrators to deploy high-impact display walls that are reliable and easy to install. C-Series powers 4K displays for high-resolution monitor support, provides outstanding ...read more
Keywest Technology’s Breeze Digital signage system is a digital signage SaaS service that reduces reliance on expensive hardware, eliminates costly maintenance routines, and greatly increases system capabilities and reliability. The system is scalable and built to run on the ...read more
Vizio’s 120in. Reference series RS120-B3 with Dolby Vision HDR is the ultimate in digital signage due to the combination of its extremely bright full- array LED backlight, ultra high-definition 4K-resolution and large, seamless screen size. The most important factor in digital ...read more
The Hall Research UH2X-P1 is an HDMI over single CAT5e/6 Transmitter and Receiver set employing HDBaseT 2.0 technology. The product can extend uncompressed audio/video along with IR, RS232, USB 2.0, and IP (Ethernet) using a single run of CAT5e/6 cable up to 100m long. The PoH ...read more
The Extron SMD 202 is a compact, H.264 streaming media player and decoder that provides the flexibility and performance required to integrate media playback and live streaming, making it ideal for digital signage applications. The SMD 202 can present a locally connected AV ...read more
Photo above: Julianna Barwick performing at Zebulon on L-Acoustics X12 stage wedges and ARCS WiFo and SB18i arrays (all photos courtesy of Zebulon)One of the rarely discussed challenges of club installs is often one of the very first steps—educating the owners on the relative ...read more
Fremont, CA – April 2018… Arista Corporation, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of video wall LCD displays, AV extenders, matrix switchers, AV MultiViewers, and related products for the AV installation and industrial markets, introduces the RS-122 Universal 1RU ...read more
Sacramento, Calif., April 19, 2018 – Harnessing more than a decade of Barco cinema technology and market leadership, Cinionic, is elevating high-quality movie presentation to delight a new generation of moviegoers. At CinemaCon, visitors will meet Cinionic and be the first to see ...read more
THOUSAND OAKS, California — Spring is here and along with the usual spring cleaning projects it’s an ideal time to refresh your outdoor living space by sprucing up the yard and creating the patio of your dreams to enjoy with friends and family this season and through the ...read more