StrandVision adds countdown-event timer to digital signage

August 15, 2006

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — StrandVision LLC, a provider of Internet-based digital signage services, has introduced an automated time-based counter called Count…

Expert advice: Never start with technology

Nanonation's vice president of business development explains that technology is but a means to an end when it comes to making customers happy.

Scala, Ya Mogu bring digital signage to Brazilian retail chain

August 13, 2006

EXTON, Penn. — Scala Inc., provider of end-to-end digital signage software, announced that Ya Mogu, a Brazil-based digital signage company and Scala certified…

Ryarc partners with Eye for out-of-home media

August 8, 2006

SYDNEY, Australia — Ryarc Media Systems announced the commencement of a two-year deal with out-of-home media operator Eye to provide the software component…

Jiffy Lube to add digital signs

August 7, 2006

Bizjournals: Jiffy Lube International announced Aug. 7 an agreement to put the J-TV network in its North American retail waiting rooms. The Houston-based fast…

Ralph Lauren unveils interactive store window

August 6, 2006

NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren unveiled an interactive shopping experience allowing its customers to shop with the touch of their fingers 24/7 from outside the…

Software interfaces look to the future

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The days of the purely functional interface are over, giving way to the "citizen designer" and the rise of a new aesthetic.

ADFLOW president to speak at The Self-Service & Kiosk Show

July 27, 2006

TORONTO — ADFLOW Networks announced it is an official anchor sponsor of this year's Self-Service & Kiosk Show in San Antonio. ADFLOW president David…

StrandVision adds local content capability to digital signage

July 25, 2006

StrandVision adds local content capability to digital signage   EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — StrandVision LLC, provider of Internet-based digital signage services, has…

In-store TV trade association formed

July 24, 2006

Yahoo News: The Out of Home Video Advertising Bureau has just been incorporated as the latest advertising trade association for digital signage and in-store…

Scala integrates digital-signage suite with DS-IQ

July 23, 2006

BELLEVUE, Wash. — DS-IQ and Scala announced the integration of Scala's InfoChannel software suite with DS-IQ's Web-based Digital Signage Marketing Performance…

Kiosks, digital signs keep kids in the store

Adding self-service increases sales, traffic for a Canadian skate shop.

Remote Media wins contract for U.K. lottery digital signage

July 18, 2006

ESSEX, U.K. — Remote Media has been appointed by Camelot Group Plc to supply, install and manage its digital screen network in 1,450 National Lottery…

Planar to acquire Clarity Visual Systems

July 18, 2006

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Planar Systems Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of privately-held Clarity Visual Systems…

Nanonation: Success in the heartland

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Back from a triple victory at the KioskCom awards, the software pioneer continues to set the pace for customer experience design.

Videocart failure sheds light on in-store advertising

June 20, 2006

Advertising Age: Despite all the talk about the power of in-store advertising and the oft-touted statistic that 70 percent of purchasing decisions are made in…

Norwegian grocer launches digital menu boards

June 20, 2006

OSLO, Norway — Norwegian grocery retailer NorgesGruppen has launched its new Shell FRESH concept, which offers healthy, delicate and enticing fast food…

Digital signage software firm profiled

June 18, 2006

(Louisville, Ky.) Business First: Captive Indoor Media LLC, a Louisville, Ky.-based firm, produces software that incorporates advertisements, news and cable…

DynaTek chooses BroadSign for digital signage content distribution

June 14, 2006

EAGLE, Idaho — DynaTek has connected its SpotAccess Advertising Portal to BroadSign's DMLS media distribution engine to allow full-cycle network management…

Nike launches interactive signage program

June 13, 2006

TORONTO – Digital View, provider of digital signage and digital media networks, and Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Canada's largest out-of-home media firm, are…