Opticality/X3D restructures, becomes Newsight

August 30, 2005

BERLIN, Germany — Opticality Corporation/X3D Technologies announced in a news release a restructuring of its operations, and also changed the worldwide…

Digital signage takes off

August 29, 2005

GlobeSt.Retail: Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.'s announcement that it is moving into in-store TV and digital display in a big way comes as no surprise to several…

HORIZON, General Touch compete with Elo Touch in SAW tech

August 24, 2005

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Horizon Technology, which specializes in information storage and display products, announced in an Aug. 23 news release a strategic…

American Technology, ActiveLight partner on directed sound

August 24, 2005

SAN DIEGO — American Technology Corp., manufacturer of proprietary sound reproduction technologies and products, announced in a news release that it has…

Two new ways to bet at Turfway

August 22, 2005

Business First: Northern Kentucky's Turfway Park will offer two new types of wagering terminals Aug. 31. One is an interactive touchscreen wagering terminal…

Polaris Industries rolls out SeePoint kiosks for ATV sales

August 22, 2005

MEDINA, Minn.: Polaris Industries recently installed more than 400 touchscreen kiosks at dealers across North America, according to a news release. The…

Seattle c-stores get digital ad network

August 21, 2005

Convenience Store News: EZ Show LLC has secured an agreement to place 500 40-inch displays in c-stores in the Seattle area. Store operators get the displays…

How to measure the breakeven point of digital displays

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The case for deploying digital displays is strong, but tracking return on investment can be tough. Here are some ways to measure their effectiveness and make…

Netherlands' supermarket chain to pilot digital signage ad program

August 18, 2005

aka.tv: Amsterdam-based Medialandscape has won the contract to run a digital-signage pilot for Albert Heijn, the Netherlands' largest supermarket chain.   The…

AmStar Systems develops dual-video display for financial kiosk

August 17, 2005

CARROLLTON, Texas: AmStar Systems Inc., a financial kiosk developer and manufacturer, announced in an Aug. 17 news release that it has developed a unique…

Kroger partners with InStore for display network

August 17, 2005

Convenience Store News: The Cincinnati-based Kroger grocery chain has entered into a multiyear agreement with InStore Broadcasting Network to provide a…

Companies announce new technology on display at The Self-Service & Kiosk Show

August 15, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky.: Leaders in the development, installation and design of self-service solutions will exhibit at the upcoming Self-Service & Kiosk Show in…

Global Cash Access signs multi-year contract with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

August 15, 2005

LAS VEGAS: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas recently signed a multi-year contract to use the products and services of Global Cash Access Inc.…

Wisconsin tribe unveils interactive information system

August 14, 2005

KESHENA, Wis.: The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin announced in a news release that it has launched the Community Resource Information System to support…

Touchscreen manufacturer Zytronic announces three new U.S. representatives

August 11, 2005

MIDDLESEX, U.K.: Zytronic, manufacturer of projected capacitive touch sensing technology, announced in a news release three new U.S. representatives for its…

Elo introduces new 15-inch touchmonitor

August 10, 2005

MENLO PARK, Calif.: Elo TouchSystems Inc., provider of touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, announced in a news release its entry-level…

The future of advertising is digital

August 9, 2005

Inc.: Advertising, once a "black art with a murky ROI," has become much more valuable, thanks largely to the Internet. The Web's ability to track which ads…

POP devices get results

August 7, 2005

Design Bulletin: U.K.-based Asda recently completed the first phase of a six-month trial of in-store TV in two supercenters. Advertisers including Coca-Cola…

Captive Indoor Media adds $250K in capital

August 2, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Captive Indoor Media, a rapidly growing digital signage software and content provider, announced in a news release the addition of $250,00…

Get noticed with a custom-designed kiosk

Companies seeking ways to differentiate themselves may find that custom-designed kiosks are worth a look.