Self-service: the best of 2006

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

DVD rental, hospitality devices rank high in our year-end expert roundtable.

Reactrix Media Network sells out ad inventory

December 21, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — The Reactrix Media Network, which operates interactive digital signs in 160 shopping centers, movie theaters and public spaces…

Cisco buys digital signage company

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The networking giant's purchase of Tivella could signal a major new player in digital signage.

Toronto firm places digital signs in golf carts

December 18, 2006

Media in Canada: Toronto-based Abcon Media, known for its Boom Ad and parking gate advertising, is now bringing major advertisers on board for spots on…

Digital billboards may spark outdoor ad revival

December 18, 2006

MSNBC: Digital billboards, which resemble ballpark jumbo video displays but scroll through several static ads each minute, are helping to draw advertisers back…

MyAdTV unveils turnkey digital signage suite

December 18, 2006

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Software company MyAdTV Inc. announced the release of its "One Click Turnkey" digital advertising solution.

Cisco acquires digital signage company

December 17, 2006

Techworld: Cisco has bought digital signage company Tivella for an undisclosed sum. The purchase will let the networking vendor extend its video, image and…

3M unveils network management tools for digital signage

December 14, 2006

SEATTLE — 3M Digital Signage, provider of digital signage network solutions, announced the release of 3M Digital Signage Software — Network Operations Manager.

Planar shipping new rear-projection displays

December 13, 2006

BEAVERTON — Planar Systems Inc. announced the first shipments of its new line of Clarity rear-projection displays, the SP Series.

Cisco CEO has eyes on digital signage

December 13, 2006

Network World: Cisco CEO John Chambers wants to make it clear that his company's top executives and technologists all have their eyes sharply focused on video…

E-paper display tests begin in Tokyo

December 13, 2006

InfoWorld: Commuters in Tokyo are getting a chance to experience some cutting-edge display technology. On three commuter trains some traditional paper…

Buying a house? Try the mall

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

California's Reosk uses kiosks in shopping malls to connect homebuyers with sellers.

POS displays increasingly high-tech

December 7, 2006

Business Week: Nanonation's Brian Ardinger, speaking at the recent Trex retail trade show, gave several examples of the trend in retail toward point-of-sale…

Nanonation joins Retail Broadband Alliance

December 5, 2006

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation Inc., provider of digital signage and kiosk software, has joined the Retail Broadband Alliance, a forum that makes it easy for…

Georgia bank adds digital signage to 10 locations

December 5, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Captive Indoor Media announced that Gainesville, Ga.-based Gainesville Bank and Trust has purchased its digital signage software and content…

ADFLOW Networks and NetWorld Alliance enter partnership

December 3, 2006

Trade publisher NetWorld Alliance and digital signage developer ADFLOW Networks announce they have formed a global strategic partnership.   The global…

DrinksTV selects RDM for in-store network

November 28, 2006

SARASOTA, Fla. — Real Digital Media (RDM), provider of digital-signage products for establishing point-of-purchase marketing, promotions and…

Self-service, kiosks at KioskCom Europe

Companies from the U.K., U.S. joined other players at inaugural event.

Clear Channel launching new digital billboards

November 19, 2006

PHOENIX — Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc. announced new digital billboard launches in the cities of Milwaukee and Tampa, furthering its goal of adding…

Polo Ralph Lauren unveils interactive window in Chicago

November 19, 2006

CHICAGO — Luxury retailer Polo Ralph Lauren is launching an interactive window at its Michigan Avenue flagship store today, allowing customers to shop from…