NEC introduces high-bright LCD display for digital signage applications

Screen features 3500:1 contrast ratio and is 110 percent brighter than previous-generation displays.

Black Box USB to HD Pro links computers, HDTVs

May 11, 2009

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Black Box has released the USB to HD Pro (AC346A), the first HDMI- and HDCP-compliant USB converter that streams media files stored on a PC…

Altierre releases high-contrast displays for shelf-level digital signage

May 11, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of digital signage and wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, announced it has achieved a significant…

IndoorDIRECT to put theBITE Network on digital screens in 324 Hardee's locations

May 11, 2009

DALLAS — Indoor Direct Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with Hardee's Food Systems Inc. to provide its in-store entertainment programming to 32…

1-2-1VIEW debuts digital signage upgrade 3.3 for Outdoor Advertising Philippines 2009 show

May 11, 2009

SINGAPORE — 1-2-1VIEW Media Holdings has released its latest upgrade for digital signage software Upgrade Package 3.3 and InterFace 2.0. These will be…

Outdoor digital signage must be carefully managed, building associations say

May 11, 2009

Property Week (U.K.): Local authorities must have robust policies in place to manage the impact of large digital screens in public places or it could cause…

Magic Media sells out ads on Tifton, Ga.'s first digital billboard

May 11, 2009

TIFTON, Ga. — Advertising has sold out on the first digital billboard in Tifton, Ga., just months after it was installed by Magic Media of Valdosta. Magic…

Chief no-profile swing arm mount pulls another tech award

May 10, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Chief Manufacturing, a provider of projector, monitor and flat-panel TV mounting solutions, has announced that the PIWRF No-Profile…

Gefen introduces two wireless solutions for VGA, s-video, composite, component video sources

May 10, 2009

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Gefen has announced the availability of two new Wireless VGA Extenders designed to eliminate the need for cabling. Ideal for rental…

Case studies to highlight Digital Signage Technology Summit

May 10, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. — Close to a dozen end-user case studies will be featured at the second annual Digital Signage Technology Summit, to be held on June 16-17, 2009…

Visser Digital Media introduces digital signage advertising solutions for retailers

May 7, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Visser Digital Media has announced the opening of its Scottsdale headquarters and launch of its digital signage company designed to help…

Magenta Research founder to retire, new president announced

May 7, 2009

NEW MILFORD, Conn. — Magenta Research announced that its founder and CEO, Keith Mortensen, will be retiring from the company effective May 8, 2009.

STRATACACHE announces service to track and document consumer traffic patterns

May 7, 2009

DAYTON, Ohio — STRATACACHE, provider of the digital signage platform ActiVia for Media, has launched a new service providing in-store/in-branch consumer…

Black Box's iCOMPEL digital signage now on government's GSA schedule

May 7, 2009

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Black Box Corporation, a provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and product solutions, has announced that the U.S. government…

THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW: Ecast, LG show interactive digital signage

In one notable deployment, the 40-inch screens with IP connectivity enhance the experience of Chicago White Sox fans at U.S. Cellular Field, providing sports…

Shinoda's 145-inch curved display is 1mm thick, supports 720p

May 6, 2009

Gizmodo: The screen is constructed from component panels identical to those in prior efforts from Shinoda, but the company has managed to stitch the panels…

PRN, World Fishing Network announce in-store network programming

May 6, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Premier Retail Networks Inc. (PRN) and WFN: World Fishing Network (WFN) have announced an agreement to present customized HD content produced…

McDonald's digital billboard in London's Piccadilly Circus invites interactivity

May 6, 2009

Electric Avenue: The latest set of creative executions on McDonald's digital screen at London's Piccadilly Circus allow consumers to ‘interact' with the…

Ask the Experts: How can you determine ROI other than sales lift?

May 6, 2009

In this week's Ask the Experts, we discuss with Steve Kartonchik of ADFLOW Networks some methods for retailers to determine digital signage ROI other than…

X2O Media introduces video kiosk for on-demand video playback

May 5, 2009

MONTREAL — X2O Media, a provider of digital signage technology, network management and content services, has introduced the Xpresenter vClips video kiosk, a…