AMX Updates Modero Touchpanel, Debuts New Conference Room Automation, Takes RMS to the Cloud AMX showcased both the present and the future this InfoComm with announcements about products newly available June 2013 and a glimpse into the future with a look at what’s waiting backstage for 2014.
12 Hiddens Gems of InfoComm 2013 At InfoComm 2013, be sure see these new products from: NTX, Mimeo Monitors, Salamander Designs, Bitwise, Exothermic, Ricoh, Attero Tech, Platinum Tools, Coolux, Aavara Innovation Corp., BrightSign and Matrox Graphics.
Is 4K Ready for Your Prime Time? The 4K format is starting to appear in areas where large screens are being used and in applications where the wow factor is important to an organization. 4K is defined as a generation of video technology beyond the 1920 x 1080 resolution of HDTV. The high-end signage has smoother edges, crisper images and improved bigger pictures. Current users include Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center and the Mirage Hotel and Casino Race and Sports Book, yet there are applications for nearly any organization.
BrightSign Partner with Philips Signage Solutions at InfoComm 2013 The digital signage hardware and commercial LED providers collaborate to offer what they call the industry’s most compelling solution for multi-screen digital signage applications.
Matrox Maevex 5100 Delivers HD Video Over IP The cost-effective encoder/decoder combo can stream full HD 1080p60 and 1920-by-1200.
Understanding the Costs of Digital Signage Pricing your digital signage plan properly means you have to have a grasp of the hardware, software, installation and labor costs. In addition, managing an on-going project and content creation strategy both have a cost. Budget accordingly.
InfoComm 2013 to Spotlight Digital Signage The June tradeshow will focus on digital signage technology, solutions and training.
Scala CEO Tom Nix on Digital Signage and the Customer Experience Scala, CEO Tom Nix talks with TechDecisions about digital signage, the customer experience and putting together a digital signage communication strategy.
Flypaper Studio Adds QR Technology to App Version 3.9 of the company's software includes new features and enhancements.
The Growing Role of Smartphones in Higher Ed Digital Signage Thomas Kuehle of Campus Nation discusses how digital signage is becoming increasingly interactive with smartphone technology, something colleges and universities should embrace given the rapidly growing popularity of the devices with college-age adults.
What’s Involved in Deploying Interactive Digital Wayfinding Wayfinding digital signage is a solution for providing directions and in-depth information on a campus or building site. The tools needed and the options available for content are numerous. This article explains them.
Download: TechDecisions Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems Download this free TD Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems. 18 CMS's listed. How to plan and what you need to know before you start. From the content creation planning stages to making a purchasing decision. Solutions range from simple media player, software and display all-in-ones to “bolt-on” software management solutions that tie directly to existing deployed media players and display signage on up to large enterprise, cloud based software, SaaS, (software as a service) that offers the ability to scale as your digital signage network grows. Products included AMX Inspired Composer, BrightSign, Cisco, Digital Media Suite and Manager, Cisco Digital Signs, Cisco Cast, Dynasign, Fourwinds Interactive, Gefen, Industry Weapon, LG Electronics, NEC Display Solutions, Planar, Rise Display, Samsung, Scala 5, Sony's Prodokol Snap, Kollage and Enterprise, Symon Communications, RMG Enterprise Solutions, Tightrope Media Systems, Visix, X2O Media
TechDecisions Guide to 37 Large-venue High-brightness Projection Systems Frederick J. Ampel discusses how best to choose large-venue high-brightness projectors. He also illuminates on the history of the projector. The evolution of large image projection has now reached an unprecedented level of capability, image quality and brightness. Lumen levels near and above 30-40K are now feasible and you can pretty much find a product to meet any size screen and brightness level you could possibly imagine.
TechDecisions Guide to 16 Projection Screens Choosing the best projection screen should be a simple process, but you have to get the best one for your setup. Fred Ampel discussed the points you need to take into consideration and suggests some options.
Tips for Deploying Digital Signage in Higher Ed A digital signage pro shares his tips on how to deploy digital signage in a higher education environment including which displays to choose: LED, LCD, projection, video walls and more. He discusses the importance of creating content and implementing social media like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Tips for measuring ROI include considering emergency notification capabilities and creating an attractive and technologically savvy learning environment.