Commentary: Linux vs. Windows

by Brian Dusho — President, BroadSign International

Hardware issues, cost of ownership factor into decision.

Reuters signs with Wireless Ronin for digital signage

June 17, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Wireless Ronin Technologies, a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, announced that it has entered into master services agreement with…

Intertise extends one-time pricing program

June 14, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Intertise Inc. announced the extension of its one-time pricing model for its VisionCast digital signage software. The new pricing model…

X2O Media launches entry-level digital signage software

June 14, 2007

MONTREAL — Digital signage solution provider X2O Media announced the introduction of Xpresenter Xe, a new entry-level digital signage system aimed at…

Rise Vision releases software upgrade

June 12, 2007

SHAWNEE, Kan. — Rise Vision Inc., a provider of Web-based content management software for digital signage networks, announced that it has released version 1.…

'Virtual Sales Associates' combine digital signage, speech recognition

June 10, 2007

ATLANTA — Message Technologies Inc., provider of interactive voice response (IVR), speech technologies and call center solutions, announced that it has formed…

TATA Indicom to bring digital signage to India

June 10, 2007

MUMBAI, India — TATA Indicom VSAT Services (TIVS) announced an alliance with Digifour Technologies (Digi4), reseller of Scala digital signage solutions. The…

Keywest adds text-crawl applet to media server

June 10, 2007

LENEXA, Kan. — Keywest Technology announced it has added the company's InstaCrawl software as a standard feature of the MediaXtreme media server.

Keywest moves into Asia, Australia, Middle East

June 5, 2007

LENEXA, Kansas — Keywest Technology announced the appointment of Hal Archer, a digital signage and television veteran in the Far East, as vice president of…

Juice bar chain adds digital signage

June 4, 2007

BRACKNELL, U.K. — Beverage chain Boost Juice Bars UK announced it is using digital signage technology from 3M in its stores. The company operates 200 Boost…

Chyron launches distribution service for media player line

June 3, 2007

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Chyron Corp., provider of graphics software for television broadcasters, announced the release of ChyTV.net Web-based content distribution…

Understanding digital signage software

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Guidelines on what to look for when shopping for software.

SPS LiveSign targets events market

May 31, 2007

NORTHOLT, U.K. — SPS announced the launch of LiveSign, its new digital signage offering aimed at the live events industry. The technology is designed for…

Spotmedia launches 150-screen network in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2007

EXTON, Penn. — Spotmedia, the largest digital signage network operator in the Middle East, announced the deployment of dynamic digital signage for Mobily, the…

DSE: Touchscreens gain focus

Deployers and vendors upgrade flatscreens with touch.

Helius to acquire PointeCast

May 15, 2007

LINDON, Utah — Helius Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PointeCast Corp., a leading global provider of rapid-communication and…

SSKA holds first digital signage council meeting

May 15, 2007

CHICAGO—On the eve of the Digital Signage Expo in Chicago, the Self-Service & Kiosk Association held its first meeting of a new council formed to help…

Planar to make brand debut at DSE

May 14, 2007

CHICAGO — Planar Systems Inc. is making its brand debut at this week's Digital Signage Expo in Chicago, May 16 & 17.

Tracking digital signage effectiveness

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Advanced tools can measure how well content is working.

Self-Service & Kiosk Association announces formation of Digital Signage Council

May 9, 2007

During its annual membership meeting held in Las Vegas recently, the Self-Service & Kiosk Association (SSKA) announced the formation of a Digital Signage…