The looming convergence of digital signage and mobile tech

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

We're so accustomed to interactivity on our phones and tablets that we simply assume all screens will be just as dynamic, and we're surprised when they're not.

How companies are leveraging outdoor kiosks to improve user experience

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Outdoor kiosks can offer users an enhanced experience by streamlining processes that might otherwise require long wait times or inefficient searching. There…

Digital graphics provider designs interactive experience for art gallery

June 23, 2016

Labs, a division of Framestore and provider of digital graphics, applications and technological solutions for installations, museums, galleries and events, has…

What makes an outdoor kiosk successful?

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

While many self-service kiosks are located inside, as we discussed last week, there are a number of use-cases where an outdoor kiosks will drive the best ROI.

UIEvolution, ViewSonic partner to create combined hardware, software solution

June 21, 2016

UIEvolution announced that it has partnered with ViewSonic to create Smart Module Displays, an integrated hardware and software package that pulls together…

NanoLumens opens multi-million dollar Display Visualization Center in Las Vegas

June 20, 2016

NanoLumens, a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor displays, has opened its third permanent multi-million dollar Visualization Center in Las Vegas, according to…

Digital Place Based Advertising Association issues guidelines, best practices

June 17, 2016

The Digital Place Based Advertising Association has issued a white paper to members detailing guidelines and best practices to help accelerate mobile…

Canadian health care company expanding digital poster network

June 16, 2016

IDS Canada, a media company in Canada that focuses on health care waiting rooms, is collaborating with Signagelive to expand its digital poster network by…

The future of restaurant-based digital signage

by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign

Fresh off the 2016 National Restaurant Association show in Chicago, once again I'm energized about what the future holds for digital signage in the restaurant…

Zytronic adds force-sensing technology to its touch sensors

June 14, 2016

Zytronic, a manufacturer of rugged Projected Capacitive Technology touch sensors has added force sensing to its touch sensors, allowing ATMs, kiosks, game…

Lithuania's largest telco company implements digital-signage network

June 13, 2016

Teo, a telecommunications and home-entertainment services provider in Lithuania and part of the Telia Company, has implemented a digital-signage network…

Why restaurant ordering kiosks won't replace employees

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

As QSR giants begin to deploy order-taking kiosks, some people are asking whether the devices will replace employees. With questions like this, it's important…

ICX Association honors best interactive customer experience tech at Elevate Awards 2016

The ICX Association last night honored excellence in interactive customer experience technologies with its 2016 Elevate Awards.

Choosing the right technology to fit your outdoor digital signage needs

In our connected age, businesses need to work smarter to grab customers' attention. One way to do this is with digital signage in outdoor environments to…

Prysm founder, CTO to receive 2016 Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award

June 2, 2016

Prysm, a provider of digital and interactive workplace solutions, announced that its founder and CTO, Dr. Roger Hajjar, has won the 2016 Adele De Berri…

Media player to integrate Bluetooth connectivity, interactivity to digital signage

June 1, 2016

BrightSign LLC, a provider of digital signage media players, will debut at InfoComm 2016, booth N2247, a new technology that uses Bluetooth to bring viewer…

Projected Capacitive Technology touch sensors find the way at resort

May 26, 2016

Zytronic, a provider of Projected Capacitive Technology touch sensors, was commissioned by digital wayfinding specialist Abuzz to deliver its PCT touch sensor…

Watershed organization benefits from digital signage network

May 25, 2016

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization in Minneapolis has deployed a digital signage network powered by Tightrope Media Systems as an extension of…

Primeview USA, AV Nation to create 'mini broadcast experience'

May 24, 2016

Primeview USA, a display technology provider, and AV Nation, an online network of creatives, technologists and executives who blog and podcast about the…

Is there a kiosk app for that? How custom kiosk applications increase engagement, ROI

Here are a few ways kiosk-specific applications help businesses engage with their audience, and in turn, increase ROI.