Scala to announce InfoChannel 5 Release 3 at InfoComm
June 12, 2008
EXTON, Pa. — Scala, a provider of end-to-end solutions for the digital signage market, has announced it will demonstrate the new version of Scala Release 3 at InfoComm08, held June 18-20, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev.
New features in this release include:
• A new high-performance video-playback engine that provides faster video playback, including 60fps video, and HD video on suitable hardware
• Playback support of H.264 (MPEG-4) video files. H.264 offers high visual quality at a smaller file size than MPEG-2 or WMV files
• Arabic, Thai, Hebrew, Hindi, Vietnamese, and other text now offered
• The new Broadcast Server module for Scala Content Manager allows distribution of content and plans to players using a multicast or package delivery network
• Support for playing and controlling external audio sources from the "Line Input" of a sound card
Also in the Scala booth are industry partner solutions including:
ProVision – 3DEO Mini – 3D graphic images
Avocent – demonstrating state-of-the-art wireless digital signage solutions
NetFaze – demonstrating their interactive casino solutions
LG Electronics – LCD screens/players for the digital signage marketplace
"It's going to be an exciting show this year," says Andrea Waldin, director of marketing for Scala. "Our booth is designed to highlight the success the digital signage industry is experiencing throughout the world."