Digital signage, kiosks on display as Almo Pro AV tour hits Chicago

March 19, 2013

Audiovisual distributor Almo Professional A/V, in partnership with InfoComm International, has revealed some of the details about new exhibiting manufacturers…

DSE13: A final digital signage 8

by Christopher Hall

Here are eight key takeaways from this year's Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas.

DSE13: Planar showcases 4K ultra digital signage display

February 28, 2013

Digital signage display provider Planar Systems Inc. unveiled at this year's Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas its 84-inch Planar UltraRes display product…

NRF: Planar launches kiosk-friendly technology (VIDEO)

Planar's Matt Walsh demonstrates how to use the company's new touch-screen LCD monitors.

Ask the Experts: How are consumer attitudes about digital media changing?

November 30, 2009

Digital media is becoming more and more common in more and more aspects of daily life. With high-definition content proliferating at home, at the office and in…

Ask the Experts: Should digital signage be placed in checkout lanes?

August 9, 2009

Supermarket checkout lines provide a venue for targeted digtial signage messaging. Brad Gleeson of TargetPath explains how this area of the store can be…

Ask the Experts: Which comes first, content or a network?

July 31, 2009

In the chicken and the egg scenario, which should come first for a digital signage deployment, content or a network? Brian Dusho of Broadsign gives his input.

Ask the Experts: How much content will my retail digital signage require?

July 23, 2009

Putting up screens is only part of the digital signage process — the real work comes in keeping the content on those screens up-to-date, fresh and current. So…

Ask the Experts: What are the main differences between LCD and plasma technology?

July 12, 2009

What are the practical differences between LCD and plasma display technology — and how do you go about choosing the right one for your digital signage…

Planar announces Clarity Matrix LCD video wall system

June 14, 2009

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc. today introduced its Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System that supports mission-critical operation and requires minimal…

Finalized: CoolSign digital signage business acquired by CS Software Holdings

January 7, 2009

NEW YORK — CS Software Holdings LLC has announced the purchase of the CoolSign digital signage business from Planar Systems Inc. CoolSign is a digital signage…

Bally Technologies acquires CoolSign gaming digital signage from Planar

November 16, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Bally Technologies Inc., a provider of slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry…

Planar expands white LCD and touchscreen monitor offerings

November 4, 2008

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc., a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its successful line of PL flat-panel LCD…

Planar receives distribution industry bronze 'Rising Star' award

September 22, 2008

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Planar Systems Inc., a provider of specialty display solutions, has announced it is a recipient of a 2008 Rising Star Award, presented…

Is digital signage a green business?

Accusations have caused awareness for environmental initiatives.

Ask the Experts: How do I price ads for a mall network?

August 10, 2008

More deployers are looking at using ad-based digital signage, and malls are some of the most appropriate venues, given the variety of retailers and brands…

Ask the Experts: Should I buy a network piecemeal or turnkey?

July 27, 2008

Buying a network in separate parts might end up being cheaper in the beginning, but could cost you more in the long run. Brad Gleeson, vice president of…

OLED may take over LCD, but not yet

New developments may make OLED a viable option for the future.  

Planar's latest screens focus on image calibration

June 29, 2008

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems announced the Planar m52L, a new display featuring technology for optimum image quality for the European market. The panel is…

INFOCOMM: Planar unveils new control room, public display solutions

June 19, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Planar Systems Inc. unveiled three new displays, the Clarity x100HD, Clarity c80RP and Planar m52L, as well as the new Indisys Director image…