See the 'Virtual Assistant' in action (Video)

by Christopher Hall

The Virtual Assistant deployed at Duane Reade in New York had a predecessor at a UK airport. See her greet passengers here.

SingTel flagship store sets the bar for an interactive retail experience

July 7, 2011

Asian communications giant SingTel and digital self-service specialist Yeahpoint have announced the opening of the new flagship SingTel retail store at…

Cisco continues DOOH push, unveils new enterprise video system

by Christopher Hall

Tech giant launches new enterprise video delivery system, pushes digital signage applications.

Duane Reade introduces 'Virtual Assistant'

July 6, 2011

Shoppers entering the flagship Duane Reade drugstore in Manhattan, New York, will now be greeted by the retail industry's first "virtual assistant." As…

App to synch tablets, phones with displays to show at IBC2011

July 5, 2011

At IBC2011, never.no will highlight its Synchronized Companion App Framework, the latest advance for its flagship Interactivity Suite, the company announced…

Digital signage kiosk lands on Canary Islands

July 5, 2011

The Meridiano Tenerife mall on Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands has installed an interactive wayfinding digital signage display to inform visitors…

NetWorld Alliance publishes introductory guide to digital signage content

July 5, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based NetWorld Alliance, publisher of Digital Signage Today and other B-to-B news and information portals, has published "Executive Briefing…

Checklist for digital signage content

by Ben Stagg — CTO, Vital Media, Inc

As so many in the industry state: Content is king with digital signage. But what questions need answering when it comes to planning and developing a digital…

Final thoughts on InfoComm11: AV/IT integrators engaging with DOOH (Commentary)

DOOH consultant Lyle Bunn offers up some last thoughts on InfoComm11.

Delphi becomes largest provider of QSR drive-thru technology

July 4, 2011

Delphi Display Systems Inc., a provider of quick-service restaurant drive-thru order confirmation display technology, has acquired the assets of Fire and…

Canadian DOOH health network crosses 1K venue, 1M viewer marks

July 4, 2011

DOOH health network Canadian Health Media Network announced today that it has surpassed 1,000 venues and 1 million weekly viewers

AOpen Europe partners with Sweden's Klocktornet AB

July 4, 2011

AOpen Europe today announced a strategic alliance with Sweden's Klocktornet AB for its Dise software package.

Dutch telco calls up Scala to drive digital signage, kiosks

July 4, 2011

Scala announced today that Dutch telco giant KPN, formerly KPN Primafoon, has re-vamped its image and interior design at 105 retail stores across the…

Canadian Tire adds mobile shopping app, digital signage kiosks

July 4, 2011

According to Retail Info Systems News, 1,200-store general merchandise retailer Canadian Tire is testing both a personalized location-based mobile shopping app…

ComQi wins AV Tech Best Digital Signage award

by Christopher Hall — w, t

June 30, 2011

ComQi, a provider of multichannel message management in the digital signage and out-of-home markets, recently announced that it has won the AV Technology Award…

Colgate puts smiles on digital billboards in the UK

June 30, 2011

According to Campaign Live, toothpaste brand Colgate has launched an interactive campaign in the U.K. using a combination of digital out-of-home and social…

What can digital signage take away from Forrester's 'New Campaign Management Mandate' study?

by Bill Yackey — Manager, West IP Communications

Email marketing company ExactTarget worked with Forrester Consulting to develop a new report called "The New Campaign Management Mandate" that examines the…

HP digital signage treks to India

June 29, 2011

According to Computer Reseller News in India, HP is introducing its end-to-end solution for digital signage hardware infrastructure in India:

Capital's Audience powering mall DOOH

June 29, 2011

Capital Networks Ltd.'s Audience software platform is powering wayfinding and promotional digital signage at the Scarborough Town Centre mall in Scarborough…

In-store TV, Wi-Fi coming soon to Taco Bell

June 29, 2011

Taco Bell Corp. has signed a long-term agreement with Indoor Direct Inc., owner of The Restaurant Entertainment Network, to install an in-store television…