Focusing on cloud digital signage delivery, VISIX made this sneak-peek video for us that’s basically a  demo of all that they will launch at InfoComm. Why write a press release when you can explain it all in video? Check out their video here: Oh, and this one is a must-see: the VISIX Rap (sort of) […]

Believe it or not, we’ve had a mobile app for three years. But, it was designed and developed for the iPhone 4 and iOS 6. So, it was time to re-design everything. We started from scratch and looked at the top five news apps on the market and come up with a simple-to-navigate but powerful […]

Optika Display today introduced the Collaborate 65UHD, a pro-grade, 65-inch large format, Ultra-High Definition 4K LCD collaboration device. The Collaborate 65UHD platform combines a stylus with digital writing capability with edge-to-edge, multi-touch technology. Unlike similar products, the Collaborate 65UHD supports multiple operating systems, computing architectures, network environments, protocols and applications. This adaptability enables Avnet, Optika’s […]

Stealth Acoustics’ new Stealth Patio Theater is a complete large-screen outdoor cinematic entertainment solution that doubles as a scalable digital signage display for venues ranging from nightclubs and hotels to businesses and educational institutions, shopping centers and theme parks. Designed for continuous outdoor use and storage in three standard sizes, Stealth Patio Theater’s mammoth 16:9 […]

BenQ America has announced the availability of four new models in its digital signage series, which will debut at InfoComm 2015. The so-called next-generation signage solutions include the company’s all-new 4K displays, interactive touch panels, ultra-slim monitors for video wall applications, and more. The four include two new additions to the RP Series of interactive […]

This year’s winners will be receiving the coolest looking award they’ve ever gotten – ever! Think I’m exaggerating? Just look at the photo! We received almost 54,200 votes this year for our 4th Annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards. And, the votes have been tallied and here are the winners! Favorite Manufacturer-Based Training Program: Extron Favorite […]

Shuttle Computer and Matrox Graphics today announced two video wall solutions that combine Matrox’s C-Series multi-display graphics cards with Shuttle’s cube PCs. Available in two configurations designed to drive four- or six-displays or projectors, the bundle features Shuttle’s XPC Cube Computers (either the SH81R4 or SH97R6) and the new Matrox C420 quad-output or the Matrox […]

BrightSign demonstrated new platform software that will make it easier than ever to harness the power of HTML5 content in digital signage applications. The new software is integral to BrightSign’s powerful HTML Rendering Engine resident on the company’s latest portfolio of digital signage media players. Content authored in HTML5 opens up near-limitless possibilities for digital […]

WAND Corporation has integrated new features to its Digital Menu Boards. The new capabilities are designed for multi-unit restaurant operations, making it easy for them to make menu changes and manage promotional content across multiple restaurants. The new features also allow corporate marketing teams to give the appropriate level of control to individual operators in […]

At InfoComm 2015, SpinetiX will all be about its business strategy, which is powered by three new digital signage players, as well as its new Elementi 2015 software. SpinetiX will extend its current product portfolio with a new software product and two new Hyper Media Player models that are designed specifically for digital signage project […]

Datapath launched of the VisionSC-DP2 — the first video capture card in the new VisionSC range and the worlds first DisplayPort 1.2 capture card supporting full 4K at 60 fps. The VisionSC-DP2 offers users the ability to simultaneously capture two channels of DisplayPort 1.2. Each channel can capture video and audio up to 4096x2160p at […]

BTX Technologies announced today that they are entering the room scheduling market with BookIT. BookIT will debut at InfoComm 2015 and will be available for sale in Q3 2015. With BookIT, a meeting can be quickly scheduled using the touch panel display at the conference room site, a computer from an office or a mobile […]

Stewart Filmscreen announced the release of the FIDELEDY Vision image enhancement system for LED video wall tiles. With usage growing at over 20 percent per year, LED video wall tiles have become a popular large image solution for digital signage, staging, broadcast and filmmaking applications. Stewart claims the FIDELEDY Vision system gives LED video walls […]

Sharp is expanding its PN-V video wall series with the launch of its first 55″ class (54.6″ diagonal) PN-V551 LED Ultra-Slim Bezel professional monitor. With a bezel-to-bezel width of just 3.5mm, the PN-V551 features Sharp’s Uniform Color Calibration Technology (UCCT), the industry’s first and only factory calibration process that delivers out-of-the box pixel to pixel […]

Visix’s mobile wayfinding app provides responsive indoor navigation for smartphones. The app can be used as an extension of traditional kiosk-based wayfinding or as a stand-alone solution. Each app is custom branded for the client organization and uses photography from the client’s own buildings. Picture-based guidance paired with simple directions moves employees, customers and visitors […]

IntuiLab and Quividi today announced the availability of a joint solution that automatically collects, blends, calculates and reacts to demographic and engagement statistics, on-screen selections and location-based information of a visitor using a touch screen. This first-of-its-kind solution delivers two key benefits. First, the ability to automatically adapt content — in real-time — to the […]

KanexPro is claiming the introduction of the world’s slimmest, lightest, most reliable, and economical line of 4K compliant connectivity products in the pro AV marketplace. This KanexPro UltraSlim lineup includes the KanexPro 4×1 HDMI Switcher with Audio De-Embedder and KanexPro 1×2 and 1×4 HDMI distribution amplifiers making up a family of unmatched-high-demand solutions for the […]

Videotel’s new VP70 XD is an industrial-grade digital media player that offers simplified auto-looping of mixed content media. The VP70 XD will auto-loop mixed file types while incorporating audio files as background sound, eliminating the need for an audio extractor. Content can be loaded directly from USB or SD cards, making it easy to quickly […]

By Yoonsung Chung DisplaySearch UHD (4K) resolution is becoming mainstream in the high-end TV market. UHD TV panel shipments reached only 63K in 2012, but jumped to 19M in 2014. IHS forecasts 4K TV panel penetration will double in 2015, reaching 15%. Penetration is forecast to increase to over 30 percent in 2018. But as […]

The OVAB Europe Digital Signage Business Climate Index was launched in Scandinavia with the May-June 2015 issue. On a scale from -100 to +100 base points the index stands at 66,65 points. This very positive rating reflects the good business sentiment of the Digital Signage industry. I believe it [the DBCI] is highly relevant for […]

The ICX Association Industry Excellence Awards honor the best self-service, digital signage and mobile technology deployments across all vertical market segments. They welcome submissions from all interested companies, members and non-members alike. Categories Technology: Digital Signage Self-Service / Interactive Kiosk Mobile Vertical Market: Corporate Communications Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Campaign Entertainment/Gaming Financial Services Government/Education/Non-Profit Healthcare Restaurant/Food […]

Visix, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the eighth annual Expression Awards. The company launched the annual awards in 2008 to recognize the best content designs from end-users of its AxisTV digital signage software. The judging committee, comprised of marketing, communications and digital signage design specialists, has chosen winners from over 300 entries […]

DISE International AB has in cooperation with AOPEN created digital signage player software especially tailored for the AOPEN MEP320 and AOPEN DE6140, which will now come pre-installed on these devices. These products cover a broad range of installations and scenarios, from low to high-end. AOPEN MEP320 is an Android-based media player that includes the new […]

Zytronic has partnered with SpinTouch International and Rok Interactive bring to market the Mozayo, a multi-touch table that has the best ergonomic design on a touch table we’ve ever seen here at rAVe. Available in four different finishes and designs, the Mozayo supports up to 40 simultaneous touch points on a high-definition 46 inch multi-touch […]

By Kelly Eisel Marketing Copywriter, Industry Weapon You’re reading this blog, so chances are you see digital signage as a potential cure for the internal issues your organization is facing. It can remedy plenty of communication woes, but how can you get your boss to share in the excitement about this solution? You need to […]

Hypersign today announced the availability of a new digital signage solution for K-12 in collaboration with Google and Samsung Electronics America. The bundled offering enables students and staff to receive a wide range of content on digital signage and desktop PCs such as standard school broadcasts to timely alerts for emergency preparedness. With the combination […]

BALD Technologies just announced the release of a brand new product that it says is specifically designed to simplify the process of transporting, setting up and tilting 30”-55” touchscreens. The two part machined aluminum and steel stand is quickly adjusted and setup/broken down by pulling two quick-release pins from the ultra wide, stable, multi-port base. […]

By Brian McClimans Vice President of Global Business Development, Peerless-AV Digital signage isn’t the next big thing to hit the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry — it’s already here. There are several fast-casual restaurants that are already using digital menu boards, including Tim Hortons. They’ve implemented this technology in many locations and they’re looking to achieve […]

VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers, featuring a selection of media servers for creating multi-paneled menu boards as well as standard, mosaic and architectural video wall canvasses for delivering dynamic digital signage content. Leveraging VIA’s advanced Chrome graphics capabilities, VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers support playback of […]

Extron is now shipping the Extron Room Scheduling application. Extron says it has simplified the room booking experience by pairing standard TouchLink Pro touch panels with Microsoft Exchange to create a complete, easy-to-use solution. While competitive devices rely on additional scheduling software or external processors, TouchLink Pro touch panels only require free Room Agent software […]

DVDO today announced the iScan Micro, which is basically a cable-dongle that converts SD and HD signals up to 4k @ 60Hz (according to DVDO’s specs). The iScan Micro incorporates DVDO’s VRS ClearView technology, which it says uses a “studio-grade 4K Ultra HD adaptive scaling engine,” as well as other noise reduction and picture enhancement […]

Barco just launched a new program called Barco Capital, its brand-new portfolio of equipment financing options. Barco Capital opens up new ways for customers to finance their investment in cutting-edge Barco technology to boost their business while balancing the payment spike. The Barco Capital portfolio is initially available for the Digital Cinema, Venues and Hospitality, […]