StrandVision adds streaming video to digital signage network

LAS VEGAS — StrandVision LLC of Eau Claire, Wis., provider of Internet-based digital signage services, announces full video capabilities for its digital signage system. The option allows the flexibility to add, store and distribute video content. It does not require complex on-location setup since it uses Macromedia Flash Video technology. This is the third major StrandVision enhancement this year, following announcements of a new digital signage player and advanced sign scheduler.

StrandVision hosts digital signs on its servers and delivers signage content over the Internet directly to personal computers in subscribers' offices, lobbies and break rooms for showing over local computer monitor, flat screen or television displays. The Flash Video stream is updated via any Web browser and delivered in real time to provide uninterrupted full audio and video at single or multiple locations.

Customers can load their own Macromedia Flash Video files or turn to StrandVision or an authorized installer for conversion services. StrandVision's optional video conversion service provides one business day turnaround for most popular video formats, including QuickTime Movie (mov), Video for Windows (avi), MPEG Movie (mpg, mpeg), Digital Video (dv, dvi), and Windows Media (asf, wmv). StrandVision can also convert copyright-cleared VHS, SVHS, Mini-DV formats, CDs and DVDs.