Visualplanet announces protective layer for LCDs on outdoor kiosks

September 14, 2012

U.K.-based Visualplanet announced the release of a protection layer designed for interactive outdoor kiosks and digital signage display solutions. 

Is 3D the next big thing?

by Don Pierson — Founder, President, Flypaper

I've been following Tom Zerega's excellent series on "Demystifying 3D" in this publication. He has me wondering, is 3D the next big thing for digital signage?

School district unifies communications with digital signage kiosks

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A K-12 public school system is using digital signage kiosks to improve communication with students and parents.

Digital menu boards go 'Shoeless' in sports grill

September 5, 2012

Growing "sports grill restaurant" chain Shoeless Joe's has opted for interactive touchscreen menu boards as a way of enticing sport fans, implementing the…

Gas pumps get interactive with IRVision

August 23, 2012

Irving Oil announced today that the company successfully installed its IRVision video screens at several of its locations in New Hampshire and Maine.

Digital signage now part of AAA hotel ratings

August 13, 2012

AAA recently updated its diamond rating system for North American hotels — and included digital signage as part of its rating evaluations.

Virtual grocery pilot taking off with digital signage and m-commerce

by Christopher Hall — w, t

U.K. retail giant testing out new m-commerce concept in London's Gatwick Airport.

Virtual border patrol officer in a kiosk interviewing Trusted Travelers

August 6, 2012

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed a virtual border patrol officer stationed in a self-service kiosk developed by researchers at the University of…

Time machines and digital signage: 5 things the new History Colorado Center got right

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The newly-opened History Colorado Center in Denver hits all the right notes with its digital signage deployments.

Maximizing Retail Sales by Moving Toward an Omni-Channel Strategy

Now, more than ever, retailers need to make the in-store experience as easy and engaging as shopping from the couch.

Airport electronics chain opts for touchscreen digital signage solution (Video)

July 31, 2012

Retail management solutions provider iQmetrix today announced that APW Brands, an airport-based retailer of consumer electronics and wireless accessories, has…

Predicting the future of intelligent vending kiosks with digital signage, Pt. I

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Combining digital signage and mobile technologies with vending gives a look at next-generation smart kiosks.

Tech company uses digital signage to showcase wares

July 20, 2012

Interactive digital signage is helping a technology company show off its capabilities to prospective partners.

WaWa c-stores driving digital signage to Florida

July 19, 2012

The WaWa chain of convenience retail stores is heading for the Sunshine State, and digital signage is helping to pave the way.

NEXCOM's fanless PCs drive digital signage car-rental kiosks

July 18, 2012

NEXCOM's fanless NISE 2100A computer is the engine for hundreds of car-rental kiosks throughout Paris and its suburbs, according to a company press release.

Why I'm excited about tablets — and you should be, too

by Jon Parks — PMM, Avnet

Until recently, digital signage has been a one-to-many experience, indiscriminately broadcasting static messages to audiences in shopping malls, quick-service…

'Green' wayfinding kiosks making splash at Ireland's National Aquatic Centre

Energy-saving digital signage kiosks serve multiple functions, from wayfinding to ticket sales.

Chief turning digital displays interactive

July 12, 2012

AV mounts, racks and interactive solutions provider Chief has announced that it is now shipping its new interactive flat panel solutions. Combined with…

Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel

July 10, 2012

Microsoft Corp. is acquiring Perceptive Pixel Inc., a developer of large-scale, multitouch display solutions.

Interactive touchscreens educate UAE residents about World Expo

June 29, 2012

Digital signage kiosks are helping to educate United Arab Emirates residents about the country's bid to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai under the theme…