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.
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.
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.
Flypaper Studio Adds QR Technology to App Version 3.9 of the company's software includes new features and enhancements.
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.
Tough Issues Facing Users of Digital Signage for Security The importance of this digital signage as a security tool means that the technical and management issues that accompany it are also that much more imperative.
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.
TechDecisions Editors’ Top Picks from DSE 2013 TechDecisions editors pick their favorite digital signage products and solutions from the Digital Signage Expo 2013. Check out the products from Mitsubishi, SunBriteTV, LG, Planar, Sharp, Crimson AV, Samsung, Intel, LG, Four Winds Interactive, Samsung, Sharp, MultiTouch, Premier Mounts, Black Box, Planar, NEC, Gefen, Armodilo, MultiTouch
30 Innovative Award Winning Digital Signage Projects Check out the top digital signage installations from video walls to an illuminated domed ceiling, using the latest digital signage technologies. The winners of the 2013 Apex Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards were announced at Digital Signage Expo 2013. The winners include the Westfield San Francisco Centre nominated by Obscura Digital, San Francisco Public Utility Commission nominated by Obscura Digital, University of Waterloo Stratford Campus nominated by Westbury National Show Systems Ltd, Antron Showroom nominated by Float4 Interactive Technology, Dee Daa Restaurants nominated by Arsenal Media, Dolphin & Swan nominated by Xpodigital, Pepsi nominated by Intel, Westfield Shopping Center nominated by Scala Inc, Build A Bear and CBS Outdoor nominated by Manufacturing Resources International. Categories include: Business, Industry & Government, Education & Healthcare, Event Venues, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Public Spaces, Retail, Transportation.
TechDecisions Guide to 20 Digital Signage Content Management Systems There are a whole host of digital signage content management systems. Many are sold along with hardware, so are cloud-based software-only applications, still others are standalone local solutions. There is a DS CMS just write for you. This guide showcases the leading products in the field and explains what you should know before making your choice -- and your investment. Companies covers are AMX, BrightSign, Cisco, Dynasign, Fourwinds, LG EZsign, LG Electronics, NEC, NEC Vukunet, Planar, Rise Vision, Scala, Sony, Prodokol, Symon, Tightrope, Visix and X2O Media.
Crestron Ships Next-Gen DVPHD Presentation System The new component allows users to control, display and annotate in true HD.
Trend Spotting 2013 — LG, NEC, Rise Display and Sony on Digital Signage Industry leaders shared with us what they expected this year in digital signage. First up was LED backlighting pushing out CCFL. This will dramatically reduce costs and increase versatility. Technology to allow for outdoor signage, larger video walls and HTML5 are all on tap this year.