A Simple Сhecklist for a Successful Digital Signage Network

by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast

Building an effective digital signage network is about more than connecting your screens to a device and playing your ad 24/7. If you don’t articulate your…

IAdea Adds Samsung MagicINFO as Premier Software Partner and Provides Bundle Solutions

The collaboration enables managing additional forms of displays under Samsung’s unified Content Management System

Ransomware now targeting digital signage

The ransomware attack that took flight information screens offline at the Bristol Airport in the U.K. two weeks ago demonstrates the ongoing threat that can…

Digital signage, in-store tech drives up retail uptime

The in-store experience still matters — buying decisions are greatly influenced by what customers see, and consequently how they feel, as they shop. And that…

Meridian launches self-service locker solution for digital signage, kiosks

October 12, 2018

Photo courtesy of Meridian Meridian has expanded its software offerings to include a software platform for mBOX, its self-service automated locker…

Kiosks versus digital signage 101

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Users and potential users often ask what the real difference is between kiosks and digital signage. This question is a good one, since we are increasingly…

Sculpture museum deploys video wall powered by Mvix

October 3, 2018

Grounds for Sculpture, a sculpture park, museum and arboretum in New Jersey, recently deployed a four-screen digital video wall powered by Mvix's digital…

Global Payments set to acquire Sicom for $415M

October 3, 2018

Global Payments Inc., a provider of payment technology and software solutions, is acquiring Sicom Systems from LLR Partners for $415 million. Sicom provides an…

McDonald's and interactivity claim top September 2018 headlines

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Last month, users feasted on stories on McDonald's recent digital signage transformation, interactivity and customer engagement. One story analyzed McDonald's…

YouSpace launches human motion capture system for displays

September 26, 2018

YouSpace recently launched the first version of its human motion capture and recognition system for displays called the YouSpace Total Experience Kit. This kit…

Scala selects Anixter to distribute software and hardware in Latin America

September 26, 2018

Scala has selected Anixter International's Central America/Latin America division to distribute its digital signage software and hardware throughout Latin…

Visix updates AxisTV digital signage software

September 10, 2018

Visix has released version 1.9 of its AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This release features better visibility of who submitted content and…

McDonald's, bathrooms dominate August 2018 headlines

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

McDonald's digital signage makeover and a digital signage sink solution dominated headlines for August 2018 on Digital Signage Today. The restaurant giant…

Atlona intros 4K Dolby Vision to A/V over IP solution

August 30, 2018

Atlona has announced its OmniStream A/V over IP platform now supports the distribution of 4K video with Dolby Vision dynamic HDR. The company will integrate…

Hughes Named to Top 10 of Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Change the World List

World leader in broadband satellite technologies and services recognized for innovation that bridges the digital divide and provides connectivity where and…

TeamViewer updates remote device management with IBM MaaS360 integration

August 20, 2018

TeamViewer, a IoT software provider, has expanded its integration for IBM MaaS360 with Watson for remote secure access to devices. Administrators can remotely…

Museum of Flight deploys Intuiface powered touchscreen experience

August 17, 2018

The Museum of Flight in Seattle recently deployed tablet based touchscreens to improve visitor experience. Intuiface provided its software for interactive…

Carousel Digital Signage's software now supports BrightSign 4K media players

August 17, 2018

Carousel Digital Signage, a division of Tightrope Media Systems, has released version 7.4 of its digital signage software. This release supports BrightSign's…

Cognitive Code changes name to Voxagent Labs to focus on conversational AI solutions

August 13, 2018

Cognitive Code Corp., the developer of the SILVIA AI platform, has rebranded to Voxagent Labs. The company will focus on developing commercial products powered…

Digital signage empowers transits, but must tackle cybersecurity and privacy issues

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

With smart city initiatives expanding, city planners are paying more attention to the capabilities of interactive kiosks and digital signage in public spaces…