McDonald's invests billions for digital signage, kiosk makeover

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's Corporation is spending $6 billion to revamp more than 6,000 stores throughout the U.S. in hopes of transforming itself into an efficiency expert's…

OptConnect hires Paula Beck as senior sales manager

August 14, 2018

OptConnect, a provider of managed wireless connectivity for ATMs, kiosks, digital signage and micro markets, has hired Paula Beck to serve as senior sales…

IBase now providing full-flat open frame modular panel PC

August 14, 2018

IBase Technology Inc. has launched its OFP series open frame panel PC, which can be integrated into kiosks, custom housings and wall mounts. The OFP series…

Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience selects Watchfire to renovate display canopy

August 14, 2018

The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas has selected Watchfire Signs to rebuild the LED canopy. Watchfire Signs will manufacture a display that is up to…

Cognitive Code changes name to Voxagent Labs to focus on conversational AI solutions

August 13, 2018

Cognitive Code Corp., the developer of the SILVIA AI platform, has rebranded to Voxagent Labs. The company will focus on developing commercial products powered…

D&H Distributing creates initiative for digital signage, Pro A/V

August 13, 2018

D&H Distributing, a consumer technologies provider, has launched an initiative focusing on digital signage and Pro-A/V. The company will help value added…

Digital signage empowers transits, but must tackle cybersecurity and privacy issues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

With smart city initiatives expanding, city planners are paying more attention to the capabilities of interactive kiosks and digital signage in public spaces…

Atlona unveils Opus Series of 4K HDR matrix switchers

August 10, 2018

Atlona has announced its Opus series of HDMI to HDBaseT matrix switchers and receiver for 4K HDR signal distribution and extension. This series will include…

KioWare adds Storm ATP support to kiosk software

August 10, 2018

KioWare has released Version 3.16 of KioWare for Android to lock down devices into kiosk mode for use as self-service kiosks, digital signage or mobile device…

Digital signage, blockchain head to the restroom

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

One company is putting displays next to toilets, with its blockchain-powered digital signage sink displays.

NEC Display Solutions opens headquarters and briefing center

August 9, 2018

NEC Display Solutions of America recently unveiled its headquarters and briefing center in Downers Grove, Illinois. The facility features 6,000 square feet of…

ClearOne and GMI Automation install video conferencing solution, video walls for hedge fund manager

August 9, 2018

ClearOne recently partnered with GMI Automation to install video walls and ClearOne's Collaborate Pro 600 video conferencing solution for a hedge fund…

EInfochips launches modules for embedded products

August 8, 2018

EInfochips has launched its Eragon 660 and 625 modules for Qaulcomm SDA660 and APQ8053 processors, respectively. Developers can use these modules as "building…

Mercedes-Benz integrates BrightSign media players into pop up store displays

August 8, 2018

Mercedes-Benz recently opened two pop-up stores in malls in Miami and Chicago. The company also deployed 60 displays, which are powered by BrightSign's HD22…

How to save money and time on large format displays

When looking at an opportunity, and for the purposes of this exercise, the opportunity is a large format visual solution, the key to eliminating wasted time…

Key Digital rolls out HDMI HDBaseT extender kit

August 7, 2018

Key Digital recently introduced its KD-X444S extender kit to extend HDMI signals up to 18 GB per second through a single CATE5e/6. The low profile device is…

ClearOne installs video wall at dolphin swimming center

August 7, 2018

Dolphinaris, a recreational center for swimming with dolphins, recently upgraded its facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a video wall. ClearOne installed the…

Peerless-AV announces Motorized Collaboration Cart for A/V

August 6, 2018

Peerless-AV recently launched its Motorized Collaboration Cart: the SR598ML3. Customers can use this cart to raise or lower touchscreen displays, according to…

Seals Productions partners with Vue Audiotechnik to distribute products

August 6, 2018

Vue Audiotechnik has selected Seals Productions, an A/V production company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to distribute its A/V products. Seals Productions…

How LED suppliers can avoid trouble with the FCC

by Ronald Quirk — Attorney, Marashlian & Donahue

It's official: the Federal Communications Commission is committed to vigorously enforcing its radio frequency equipment rules. This 'vigorous enforcement…