Volume 8, Issue 2 — February 22, 2016

As always, I found one. This one was about a product called Signagelive. The company markets itself as a “digital signage software as a service company.” However, at ISE this year, it released NFC tags that are tied into the product.

First things first, what is an NFC tag? NFC stands for Near Field Communications. It is a communication technology that allows two devices to transfer data. You could consider it similar to Bluetooth in the sense that it is a wireless data transfer methods. It is the type of technology that Apple and the droid operating system use to do mobile payments. Near field quite literally means very near. If you have used mobile payments in the past you have already experienced this. The two devices need to be practically touching. This is by design, so to avoid accidental connection between devices. After all, you don’t want to buy everyone’s lunch at Subway because your phone keeps connecting to the mobile pay. One big issue that companies will have when trying to implement NFC at the moment is that Apple has not opened its NFC code to programmers. They are only allowing it to be used for mobile payments. Maybe this will be yet another driver of the Droid operating systems growth.

Now, back to Signagelive. They are now selling NFC tags to their customers. These tags allow a customer to place their phone, or other mobile device next to the tag and interact with the sign. A couple of examples of this were shown. One is where a customer is viewing the digital sign and interested in a product that is displayed. While it is displayed they tap the NFC tag. A coupon is produced on their phone that they can then use when checking out. Although not demonstrated on the video, this could clearly lead to many other uses. Through programming you could add a suggestion to the customer that if they bought those pants, perhaps this shirt would go along well with it. Perhaps you could also immediately check in the store to see if they have the correct size and style. The second demonstration is in the opposite direction. A customer has a product they like on their phone, and they want to learn more about it. Again, they hit the tag and information appears on the screen showing more information about that particular product.

This type of interactive technology is lacking in today’s digital signage environment. Just about any customer could use this technology immediately at most signs. Even for signs that are announcements of upcoming events. You could simply tap the NFC tag when reading about the event and it is added to your calendar. Similar things could be done in the past with QR codes, but those were much less interactive, because they always drove the customer to the same sight. And, let’s face it, QR codes never really caught on. These NFC tags on the other hand can be programmed and interactive. Take a few moments to check out how Signagelive is using NFC tags, and think about what customers of yours could benefit from the technology.

Digital Signage and the Future…

It’s the turn of the year and once again I feel old. But at least I don’t age like digital signage technology. If the dog/human age ratio is around  7:1, then digital signage must be around 47:1. Amiright?

During my recent reflection while setting travel plans for DSE 2016, I realize that I’ve been working with digital signage for over 10 years…so in a sense, I feel 147 years old. My underarms may sag to the floor, but hey, I’m still a spring chicken.

We can’t help but look at where we’ve come and attempt to extrapolate where we’ll go in the coming years. To me, we’re still in the middle of a digital signage software revolution.

To guide this extrapolation (I love that word), here are three technological principles that I will use to my own advantage to hopefully shed some light on the future. Today, I’m ONLY going to talk about the future of SaaS digital signage. This is all my opinion by the way, and I’m eager to hear any other points of view. Like Gerber’s E-Myth…the world is open to interpretation.

Principle 1:  Software-Stumps Spread Their  Branches Through Integration

As digital signage attracts more of a mass audience, the needs of the customer gradually become more clear. This natural progression occurs because customers need time to know how to apply the technology to their  lives. For example, software needs for features like scheduling, user management, distribution grouping and info feeds seem to be a standard necessity for digital signage customers nowadays.

Once those basic needs are fulfilled, SaaS tends spread it’s branches and  integrate with other complementary platforms. Protocols and connector-apps develop to help information flow from one database to another. Why?  The answer is two-fold:  Associative on boarding…which means users of one platform will gain exposure to the other. As well as the obvious answer — to deliver more value and one-up competitors. Though they are not primarily used for digital signage, an example of connector apps would be something like: IFTTT or Zapier.

Principle 2:  Decentralization of Bottlenecks

Decentralization tends to occur as the gears in the whole system become heavier. It takes full companies to turn these gears eventually. Decentralization means that market opportunities develop due to the formation of bottlenecks; things like nationwide installation, content creation / feeds and IT support will become digital signage industries of their own.

It’s already common place  for a customer to obtain their digital signage SaaS from one company, have it installed by another, have the content fed in from a creative agency, and have it all monitored and supported by yet another firm. Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters. I’m not sure why.

My prediction is that this trend will continue and digital signage companies in all areas will become more  invested in other firms to handle their personal bottlenecks.

Principle 3:  The Niche Revolution

Let’s face it, we’re all screaming babies when it comes to our apps, emails, CRMs and the like. We want the apps to speak to us like a mirror on the wall, telling us we’re beautiful and they know just the answer for all of our shortcomings.

The snowy-niche-driven-digital-signage-storm (I went cross-eyed just typing that) will begin to develop… and hanging icicles pierce cross-sections of the market with ever-growing product depth. Whole products of digital signage are placed on digital shelves to serve the long tail of specific customer needs.

White labeled SAAS will become standardized for integrators with a special hold on these cross-sections of customers. They’ll be able to customize the structure of their SAAS software to match the needs of the end-user perfectly. Some major problems will be solved. For example, we know the digital signage pricing game is insanely dis proportioned. There’s no right way to set a price that makes everyone happy. Enter the white-labelers to tailor their product offerings, content offerings and hardware offerings through online marketplaces with special access granted only to those that fit the niche.

A classic example and proof of this concept — check out Rise Vision’s big discussion about white labeling.If you’re for it, go ahead and create a free online account and give them your opinion. They respond to almost every post:

To sum up…These aren’t very specific predictions… but again — Michael Gerber or a palm reader will remind you — the world is open to interpretation. Especially in digital signage… Those who realize this fact have the most control over the elements in the inevitable painting.  And somehow… Al Gore takes credit for all of it.

See you at DSE, planet Earth.

Made with ISF-certified Supernova 08-85 or with 23-23 material, dnp Supernova Blade has a built-in optical filter which absorbs ambient light and boosts contrast. The result is vivid, sharp images with up to 7 times higher contrast than conventional front projection screens. The screen’s light- absorbing capabilities eliminate the need for a dedicated darkened room and thus extend the opportunities for quality viewing into a much broader range of environments.

The Supernova Blade is easy to install and can be mounted in two ways: either hung on the wall or suspended from the ceiling. When wall-mounted, its super-slim format gives the effect of a “window into the world.” When suspended from the ceiling by almost invisible wires, the effect is even more dramatic — it appears to be floating in mid-air. The screen design is also space-saving — an additional advantage in retail situations and other commercial applications where design aesthetics and space are important.

Here are the tech details.

Without doubt the 85” 4K monitor will be the most eye-catching feature of the Zytronic stand at ISE. Retailers and other users are increasingly seeking larger and larger screens to create an exciting customer experience, and demand for touch screens of 55” diagonal and above is growing very quickly. Zytronic can now create bespoke touch screens of up to 85” diagonal, with 4K resolution, able to detecting over 40 simultaneous touch points, and proven in the harshest environments.

Also on show at ISE for the first time is the Zytronic curved multi-touch kiosk. This proof of concept unit features a single edge to edge printed, toughened and curved glass multi-touch interface combining a 40 inch main screen and a 19 inch waist-height, button deck. Demonstrating the incredible level of customization possible with Zytronic technology, the twin display/single glass surface is managed by two ZXY200 multi-touch controllers.

The final touch innovation being launched at ISE by Zytronic is a demonstration of object recognition functionality, an unusual development aimed at touch tables in retail applications and based on its Multi-touch Projected Capacitive (MPCT) touch technology.

Zytronic is here.

Produced by System Contractor News Editor-At-Large Kirsten Nelson, the Connected Screen Conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. focusing on building better AV integration business models. The program will feature top industry experts tackling the digital signage issues that are vital to today’s AV integrator.

They created the Connected Screen Conference to bring the AV design and installation community together with leading digital signage innovators and end-users who are demanding the latest and greatest in this market segment. Those who attend our day-long series of AV integration sessions will walk away with practical business perspectives on how these new trends could boost their business.

The day will include five modules, a “Lunch and Learn,” plus two breakout sessions:

• Skip the Line – Interactive Signage Makes Quick Gains in Quick Service Restaurants
• Networking Breakout Session: Best Practices for Quick Service Restaurants Business
• Smart Spaces – Building Large-Scale Video Displays for Immersive Branding
• Networking Breakout Session: Best Practices for New Types of Content in Digital Signage
• Lunch and Learn – Digital Signage Integration Case Study
• Monetizing Interactive Signage
• Networking Breakout Session: Best Practices for Monetizing Interactive Signage
• AV Integration Business Models – A State of the Industry Report

Registration for the Connected Screen Conference, or any of the DSE 2016 pre-conference events or educational conference seminars, which are sponsored by BroadSign International and are eligible for Digital Signage Expert Group (DSEG) certification renewal credits, is available online here.

Symetrix Prism is comprised of four products, varying only in I/O count and form factor. Prism 4×4 features four inputs and four outputs, power over Ethernet (PoE+) and a compact ½ rack format. Prism 8×8 (eight in, eight out), 12×12 (12 in, 12 out) and 16×16 (16 in, 16 out) utilize an external power supply along with a 1U form factor. DSP, analog audio, and converter technologies are identical in all four products. Prism features the same digital signal processing power, mic preamps and AD/DA converters as Symetrix’ award-winning Radius and Edge products, delivering exceptional sound quality, while providing expansion via 64 channels of bi-directional Dante networking.

Integrators can customize, connect, and configure Prism using Symetrix Composer, a highly-accoladed Windows-based CAD program. Prism can be controlled from Symetrix ARC wall panels, ARC-WEB browser-based interface and third-party touchscreens. An embedded web server enables remote audio metering and diagnostics of Prism hardware. Prism features an easy to read OLED display, while Symetrix ARC, Dante and Ethernet ports are standard issue.

You can learn more here.

DSF Europe will maintain its own budget and annual agenda, participate in worldwide event and initiative planning, and have a seat on the DSF Board of Directors. This affiliation recognizes the global nature of digital signage activity and the need for an industry association on a similar scale. It is expected to help drive DSF membership and participation in both North America and Europe where many multi-national companies already do business, provide education, professional development and programming support for those organizations seeking to invest in or become more active in the digital signage sector.

Dirk Huelsermann, president of OVAB Europe, who has chaired the association since its inception said, “Our Board of Directors believes strongly that working closely with the Digital Signage Federation will allow us to build on a strong foundation to expedite the growth of DSF Europe. This affiliation will allow us to offer members additional educational and professional development opportunities and become a much more inclusive trade organization.”

Ken Goldberg, CEO, Real Digital Media, and immediate past chairman of the Digital Signage Federation said, “Just as DSF filled a void with its inception six years ago, now is the right time to unify industry advocacy and advancement around the world. Establishing DSF Europe is just the start. Our objective is to increase opportunities and visibility for members doing business in the digital signage space, regardless of geographic location.”

Goldberg also said that DSF and DSF Europe have no plans to start additional trade shows at the moment, with Digital Signage Expo continuing to serve as the primary trade show of both organizations. DSE 2016 will be held next month in Las Vegas.

The DSF is here. OVAB Europe is here.

The QL StiX 3500 provides customers with a dongle-style player featuring 16GB of content storage (upgradeable to 32GB), plus an integrated Ethernet port and Wi-Fi networking to support network connectivity. 4K content is supported through its 16-core GPU, which enables multi-layer and multi-zone content support, as well as multi-video rendering and transparency for an exceptional visual experience.

QL StiX 3500 additionally enhances system control and maintenance through several integrated features. Navori Labs’ TeamViewer remote software allows users to access players from any networked location, eliminating the need for onsite support. Furthermore, HDMI connectivity enables video signal control for programming screens to turn on and off. This feature is compatible with all commercial and professional grade screens. An internal battery also strengthens network protection, storing the current date and time so that the device continues to play content while offline.

Here are the details.

The annual DSE APEX Awards are designed to recognize and honor achievement in the installation of digital displays and interactive technology and the creation of compelling viewer content, the DSE APEX Awards have honored hundreds of companies for their innovation throughout the years. As these digital signage installations and the content they display go hand-in-hand, and the lines between the two are becoming less and less distinct, the Installation and Content Awards will now be presented in a single category.

The list of finalists is attached and photos of the entries can be found here.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be presented in each category as part of the Free Networking Reception and APEX Awards Ceremony Wednesday, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE will also present the APEX Installation and Content of the Year Awards to two of the Gold finalists.

Registration for any of the DSE 2016 educational conference seminars, which are eligible for Digital Signage Expert Group (DSEG) certification renewal credits, is available online here.

The free app for display solutions, PlanarView makes it possible to virtually design and visualize display solutions into a user’s actual environment. Utilizing augmented reality technology, this app enables customers to overlay Planar displays on top of photos of their actual spaces, design product arrays and provides a realistic visualization of their designs.

Here’s a video on how it works.

Using PlanarView, AV integrators, architects and interior designers can streamline the design and planning process by offering a design for commercial display solutions to their customers—all quickly and easily at the touch of a smartphone or tablet.

Here are specifics and demos.

At this year’s event the Signagelive booth will be laid out to replicate a selection of real world user cases for digital signage, including the retail market, to demonstrate how applications such as assistive Point of Sale (PoS) and triggered live TV can enhance the retail experience by encouraging interaction with displayed content.

Using Signagelive, contextual and responsive applications can be quickly and easily created in a cloud environment, eliminating the need for costly onsite servers and other hardware, providing a single management interface for both standard and interactive digital signage applications.

Signagelive’s cloud-based software platform is written in HTML5 and provides full support for different content formats including static images, HD video, web pages, IPTV, multi-zoning for different media types, image layering, RSS feeds, portrait support and screen on and off control. It also comprises enterprise-grade management of SoC commercial panels, optional proof of content and delivery functionality for better network and campaign management.

Signagelive is here.

This versatile audio embedder is ideal for applications requiring audio from a sound system to be embedded with an HDMI video signal, supporting systems that rely on HDMI for signal distribution. Additionally, to compensate for signal loss over long input cables, incoming HDMI signals are equalized up to 50 feet (15 meters) at 4K or 100 feet (30 meters) at 1080p/60. LEDs on the front panel offer comprehensive, real-time device status monitoring, including HDMI input and output signal presence, and HDCP authentication.

Here are all the tech details.

But, all the while, Sharp continues to crank out new models — including three this week (two AQUOS BOARDS and one 80” 4K model). The two AQUOS BOARDS, the 70” PN-L703W and 60” PN-L603W are both 1080p models that include wireless touch and BYOD functionality (to allow for four inputs to be displayed simultaneously). The AQUOS BOARDS are aimed at both education and small meeting room installs instead of using a projector. The third display is the PN-H801, an 80” 4K resolution (3840×2160) display that includes the ability to display 4K at 60fps and has 4 HDMI inputs. The PN-H801 display can play slideshows and videos without the need for a PC as it has a built-in USB-based media player for digital signage applications. The PN-H801 display has an ultra-slim bezel and built-in speakers. It weighs only 119 lbs. and has carrying handles in all four corners, allowing for easy transport and installation.

Sharp has all its models here.

The eight At-Large Director Board Director seats, which include three reinstated board members returning to serve a second term, were decided by the DSF membership in an independent election from a slate of ten nominees to serve two-year terms are:

• Brian McClimans, Peerless AV – Second Term
• Steve Hargis, Bass Pro Shops  – Second Term
• Mark Boidman, Peter J. Solomon – Second Term
• Paul Fleuranges, New York Transit
• Sandi Stambaugh, Synnex Corporation
• Ryan Cahoy, Rise Vision
• Oliver Vagner, TGI Fridays
• Sheldon Silverman, SmartBomb Media Group

Dearborn said, “I am personally inviting you to join the DSF and participate in several exciting new initiatives planned for 2016 designed to help our members increase their business opportunities globally. Join us as we continue to expand our membership in North America and abroad — which now numbers over 650 individuals in 260 organizations and growing. We welcome and encourage your involvement in our DSF committees, which I hope to expand through a robust social outreach this year. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your involvement with this dynamic organization.”

The full DSF 2016 Board of Directors can be viewed here.

The EB-Z10005U includes HDBaseT, which allows up to five connections in one and it includes a new and exclusive LU02 short throw lens allows this projector to be positioned closer to the screen.

Alongside these new laser models, Epson is exhibiting its new EB-G7000 (EB-G7800, EB-G7200W, EB-G7000W,  EB-G7905U, EB-G7900U, EB-G7400U) lamp-based range. Designed for use in office meeting rooms, lecture theaters or large classrooms, the new range features a host of quality, functionality and usability improvements to help transform large-venue spaces with high-quality, professional-looking presentations.

All of Epson’s ISE plans are here.

The 2500cd/m² max brightness X754HB is a 1080p large format display offers a reliable and consistent solution for environments where lighting conditions are changeable but the information on the display always needs to be visible. The 75-inch display apparently intelligently adapts to its surroundings, using an integrated ambient light sensor. During the day, the display provides a bright, clear image regardless of the lighting conditions. At night, it dims down, reducing power consumption and creating cost-efficiencies for the organisation while keeping perfect readability. With a display size of more than 190 centimetres, the LED Direct-lit X754HB matches the industry demand for life-size signage applications that effectively operate in these demanding environments.

Here are all the specs.

The Digital Retail Forum: How In-store Technology is Redefining Retail, scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is one of eight pre-show educational programs that will be presented on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. PRI’s all-new Digital Retail Forum will focus on how changing consumer shopping preferences are causing retailers to transform the way they do business. Much of this change is supported by customer-facing technologies, such as digital signs and equipping employees with smart phones and tablets. Opportunities increase through the use of Wi-Fi to understand customer behavior and RFID tags to locate merchandise as well as the growth of big data analytics. Forum attendees will hear case studies presented by retailers, and gain insights into these and other leading-edge issues.

“This immersive full-day program is designed to help attendees learn about topics such as using data to improve message targeting to drive results and engaging the right team to ensure that the best decisions are made about integrating in-store technologies,” said Steven Keith Platt, director and research fellow at PRI. “Forum speakers will share case studies and best practices to help attendees understand the current challenges with using technology to improve the customer experience.”

Registration for Platt Retail Institute’s Digital Retail Forum all of DSE’s Tuesday, March 15 pre-conference seminars, or any of the DSE 2016 educational conference seminars are eligible for Digital Signage Expert Group (DSEG) certification renewal credits, is available online here.

Key features of the Universal Modular LED Wall Mounting System include a slim, space-saving design, a pop-out mechanism that extends the mount 30 inches from the wall (for service) and a universal design can be easily configured to support most LED brands and sizes by simply changing out display-specific adapter plates. A jacking screw feature allows the entire video wall to be plumb adjusted once all the LED displays are installed. Each mount has four-corner depth adjustment and a first row leveling function assures all the LED displays align for a seamless appearance.

It will officially debut at ISE and here are the tech specs.

Key features include:

• An easy-to-manage digital signage solution for creating dynamic multimedia content
  Complete with a user-friendly interface to generate signage content with text, photos, audio, video,feeds, widgets, IP streams, USB and IP camera feeds — without needing programming skills
• Fully customizable configuration for a variety of settings including but not limited to corporate events, commercial spaces, educational facilities and public installations
• Includes 36 pre-made signage themes or simply create a customizable template
• High Definition 1080p display quality with support for next generation ultra-high definition (3840×2160) display
• Display content directly from the built-in storage, microSD slot or USB flash drive
• Update signage content via a wired or wireless connection
• Network-based remote management and maintenance software for ease of deployment
• Manage and monitor the status of multiple devices from the convenience of a network connected computer
• Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems
• Plug-and-play for easy setup and configuration
• Kensington security slot to prevent theft or movement of the device

Here are all the tech specs.

With the launch of its OverView OVD and KVD series in 2014, Barco introduced the first worry-free tiled LCD video wall portfolio that was tailored to critical control room environments. The OverView portfolio coupled the traditional advantages of tiled LCD video walls — excellent image quality, minimum space requirement, and an advantageous price setting – with a number of innovations to ensure availability and to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Now, the new OverView IVD5521, with a 55” screen diagonal, joins this portfolio. With a high brightness of 700 cd/m², the IVD can be used even in environments with challenging light conditions. Plus, with a super-narrow bezel of only 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), the IVD5521 provides a virtually bezel-less tiled LCD canvas.

In order to optimize uptime, and also to contribute to the wall’s low TCO, Barco developed the unique Sense X automatic color and brightness calibration system — based on integrated color sensors — to counter the classic problem of shifts in color and brightness levels in LCD video walls. This technology balances the video wall automatically, avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming manual calibration.

In addition, to eliminate downtime due to power supply failure, the optional redundant external power supply automatically switches to a new unit if one fails. And because the power supply is remote, it can be maintained without disturbing operations. Furthermore, this system also reduces labor cost by enabling any staff member — not only (expensive) certified technicians — to replace defective power supply units.

You can see them here.

Designed for commercial applications including education, corporate, large venue and entertainment, the new models expand Sony’s laser-based professional projector family to a total of nine, starting at 2,000 lumens and going up to 7,000 lumens, in WXGA, WUXGA and 4K resolutions.

Sony is also adding two new lamp-based models (VPL-FW65, 6,300lm WXGA, and VPL-FW60, 5,200lm WXGA), for installation applications better-suited to lamp-based projection.

The new projectors share many features with the existing models in Sony’s line. Each uses BrightEra panel technology to reproduce natural-looking and vivid colors.

The new models are designed to deliver enhanced picture quality with features such as “Reality Creation,” a technology already in use by Sony’s home theater projection systems for high-end consumer entertainment. The Reality Creation engine analyzes and processes every input signal to refine detail, clarity and sharpness for naturally up-scaled images. This provides higher-resolution perspective, even with the lower-resolution WXGA series.

Sony’s laser light source means there’s no lamp that needs to slowly warm up or cool down, no lamp to limit tilt angle and no trade-off between high brightness and high resolution. The laser projectors are designed for up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, depending on the usage environment, which contributes to reducing users’ total cost of ownership.

In addition to the long-life laser light source design, the projectors are designed for energy efficiency due to the 3LCD engine. The VPL-FHZ57 operates at 370W power, making it the most energy-efficient laser light source projector. The low power consumption also reduces heat dissipation, in turn lowering fan noise. The VPL-FHZ57 laser projector has the quietest operation in its class (32dB, 28dB at Standard Brightness mode).

The new models have a wide powered lens shift, which can help in challenging installation environments, for example maintaining audiences’ site lines by installing the projector above a screen, or horizontally avoiding HVAC ducts on the ceiling.

The new models can be combined with a variety of optional lenses, including a short throw and tele-zoom covering up to 4.84:1 throw range, and they use a bayonet lens mounting system for easier and quicker lens changes.

Sony’s newest lens option is the VPLL-3003 ultra-short throw lens, the first-interchangeable ultra-short throw lens for 3LCD projectors. This lens offers sharp focus and minimized picture distortion due to a large mirror system, and easy adjustment of lens shift and focus via remote control. Its 0.33:1 throw ratio allows it to be used in tight spaces with no clearance from the wall.

The lens can project an 80” to 300” diagonal image with minimal throw distance (39” throw distance for 140” diagonal image), making it ideal for small meeting rooms, as digital signage or use in museums.

The new models all have built-in HDBaseT interfaces, enabling easier connectivity and reducing total system costs by using a single cable which runs all the video, audio, control and IP signal up to 328 feet (100m).

All of them are here.

DTEN70 is compatible with all web-based conferencing service providers and other software, allowing freedom of choice. DTEN70 also offers two-way control. All the specs are here.

The new projection engines deliver a contrast ratio of 3800:1 — double that of earlier models — and achieve similar light outputs but with a significant reduction in power consumption, helping to reduce running costs still further.

Check out all the details here.

The, the NP01SW2 includes the NP01SW1 switch and a HDBaseT receiver module for an all-in-one solution, available for NEC devices that do not have an OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) option slot, built-in HDBaseT receiver. The NP01SW1 and NP01SW2 are the first products of this type to incorporate all of these technologies into one package.

Among the key features of the NP01SW1 and NP01SW2 media switches are:

• Three HDMI, USB A/B, LAN and microphone inputs
• Infrared window on the NP01SW1/NP01SW2, which enables easy control via the display devices’ remote control
• Wall-mounting bracket included, making installation simpler
• Pre-programmed for push-button control of NEC displays and projectors directly from the media switch
• Volume control of media and the microphone is included
• Compliance with HDBaseT devices and third-party receivers

The NP01SW1 and NP01SW2 will be available in February 2016 at a price of $699 and $849, respectively. Here are all the specs.

The combined IP video stream transports H.264 compressed at various resolutions for media distribution on the existing network. Digital signage, TV and PC content can be delivered in any combination for viewing on a single large display or a video wall through SVSI N3000 Decoders.

With the SVSI NMX-WP-N3510 H.264 Multi-Channel Windowing Processor, image configuration can be adjusted dynamically through a web interface. Images can be cropped, scaled, and positioned according to the stored presets or in any user-defined configuration. The web interface allows the user to position and stretch windows through drag-and-drop/resize or directly setting values. Common tools like “Snap and Grid” are available to help align window edges. Borders, backgrounds, presets, text overlays, mode and input streams can also be manipulated. A variety of presets make it possible to change the image configuration on the fly allowing seamless switching between presets and seamless switching between video steams within a preset.

Here are all the specs.

BroadSign International, LLC and Key Systems Out of Home Software Ltd, have announced the integration of their platforms following the announcement of Primesight’s conversion to BroadSign.

United, the two systems allow network operators to easily manage their digital screens and static signs. BroadSign’s cloud-based software for digital out-of-home is the leading solution of its kind for large-scale network operators. In a similar fashion, Key Systems’ ERP products, Fusion Outdoor Media Manager and Quattro Media Owner, serve some of the world’s biggest OOH media owners, including Primesight, Clear Channel Outdoor in the United States, Continental Outdoor and APN Outdoor.

Both catering to complementary customer profiles across parallel verticals, BroadSign and Key Systems aspire not only to streamline the tasks of shared clients but also demonstrate the effectiveness and ROI from procuring an integrated system instead of developing it internally.

Here is BroadSign and here is Key Systems.

Marketed as a simple replacement for traditional static and backlit signage, the reFLEXion LED stand is a self-contained 2.5-millimeter pitch/resolution video display with mobility throughout any space. With a standard IEC power connection, its Wi-Fi connectivity allows for networking and content updating.

Using the Nova control system, the reFLEXion LED stand is customizable with multiple base options including a freestanding weighted base, a kickstand base, a rotator stand and wall-mount options as well. The LED display of reFLEXion can be further customized to a specific size with an assortment of color aluminum frame options, plus it can create seamless right angles to wrap around 90 degree corners wherever needed.

PixelFLEX reFLEXion LED stands here.