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Userful intros 4K video wall solution

New all-in-one 4K Network Video Wall solution aims to deliver simplicity, scalability and value across 25 digital signage displays.

October 30, 2014

Userful Corp., a virtualization company and provider of low-cost network graphics technology, has announced its all-in-one 4K Network Video Wall solution that aims to deliver simplicity, scalability and value across 25 displays.

According to the company announcement, the Userful 4K Network Video Wall eliminates significant expense and complexity by using standard PC hardware and fully integrated software, combined with industry standard zero-client player devices. It enables anyone to deploy ultra-high definition video walls with complete artistic flexibility while saving money by replacing the complex and proprietary traditional video wall servers stacked with specialized hardware, media players, splitters and cable extenders.

"Traditional video wall solutions with similar capabilities can cost tens of thousands of dollars and are very complex to deploy and maintain," Userful CTO Tim Griffin said in the announcement. "The Userful solution is an exceptionally simple and affordable alternative, but it delivers fantastic performance with ultrahigh-definition interactive and non-interactive content."

The Video Wall can be used to create unique artistic or standard grid configurations with up to twenty-five displays of any type. It displays real-time 4K and larger video, 3D, HTML5, WebGL, Flash and interactive content. Video processing and splitting is all completed through the server and simply relayed over a standard ethernet to ensure easy setup, high-performance and synchronization between screens.

Luiz Ferreira, CEO at Thinnetworks, Userful's distributor in Brazil, said, "We've been testing the solution with our solution, with our MiniPoint Ethernet and USB hardware extensively over the past year and have had live pilot sites running the Userful video wall 24/7 since June. It's been rock solid. It's going to revolutionize video wall installations. Now any customer can afford a high-performance, feature-rich video wall."

The solution is perfect for public displays such as lobbies, retail stores and exhibits plus interactive uses such as control rooms, briefing and broadcast centers or team dashboards. The exceptionally robust devices are ideal for demanding digital signage environments such as high-heat kitchens in quick service restaurants or outdoor applications.

Userful is launching an exclusive trial program for select video wall resellers, AV distributors and reviewers, with limited trial kits, the company said.