AV industry icon Edward D. Matthews III, chairman and founder of Visix, Inc., passed away in his sleep the evening of February 15, 2016 at his home in Atlanta, Ga. at the age of 73. For almost 50 years, Ed Matthews has been a fixture in the AV industry, and been a key player as […]
VISIX just announced the latest release of their AxisTV digital signage software. This major update includes: Compatibility for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Easier reordering of playlist items Smarter scheduling tools Improved image handling in messages from templates Expanded support for Office 365 More customizable event schedule messages Version 9.3 also includes updates to the […]
By Sean Matthews President of Visix, Inc. Digital signage is so much more than just a push system — in a world where people are constantly interacting with devices to give them on-the-spot information, you need to do more than just attract their attention — you want them to the act on, and interact with, […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Debbie DeWitt Marketing Communications Manager, Visix, Inc. Many schools and businesses use sheets of paper outside meeting rooms to show who’s using the room and when. This isn’t very practical because the staff has to constantly print out paper sheets, take them down when meetings end, and start the whole process again the next […]
Visix has launched version 9 of its AxisTV Design software, which provides “the most intuitive design environment for creating messages, templates and layouts for nearly any digital signage applications right on your desktop.” It uses a completely new user interface modeled after familiar Microsoft Office designs, and improves upon all of your favorite design tools […]
Visix is now accepting entries for the 2015 Expression Awards. The annual contest highlights the most creative and well-designed digital signage content from clients using the company’s AxisTV digital signage software. Entries are being accepted for Best Still Design, Best Video Design and Best Screen Design categories until April 30, 2015. Winners will be announce […]
Debuted at InfoComm, VISIX is now shipping a new 7-inch room sign using e-paper. E-ink makes this an affordable solution — the signs themselves are less expensive, plus, the technology draws less energy than traditional displays. These signs are wireless and battery-operated as a result, making maintenance and install much simpler and cheaper. The displays […]
Visix’s new room sign line will display event schedules and room availability, but can also be used for mass alerts and interactive content. The signs are Microsoft Exchange compatible and are integrated with EMS by Dean Evans & Associates, Google Calendar, R25/25Live by CollegeNET and Delphi by Newmarket. Alternatively, you can use text file import […]
At this year’s InfoComm show, Visix has completely redesigned its MeetingMinder room sign product line and added a bunch of new features as well as launched a more aesthetic look. The ePaper version will also now go for as low as $300. And, they’re also pushing their new offering of creative content design for digital […]
Visix premiered its completely new room sign line at InfoComm 2014 in Las Vegas. Visix is still the first digital signage company to offer a full line of room signs, called MeetingMinder, with scheduling options that unite digital signage and room management solutions. A new future-forward design for the MeetingMinder models with availability of lights […]
Visix will premiere its new AxisTV desktop designer at InfoComm next week in Las Vegas. AxisTV Design is the first in a line of new modules for the next generation of the company’s flagship digital signage software application. AxisTV Design runs on the desktop and uses a completely new user interface modeled after familiar Microsoft […]
VISIX has now added a new digital signage media player capable of supporting 4K content (3840×2160). The player is powered by an Intel Haswell processor and HD 5000 graphics. Measuring only 4.25×6.5×1.63″ in size, the 4K player from Visix is a compact form factor but has a built-in power supply (no wall wart). Visix says […]
Visix is now accepting entries for the 2014 Expression Awards. The annual contest recognizes the best content designs from clients using its digital signage software applications. Entries are being accepted for Best Still Design and Best Screen Design categories until April 30, 2014. Winners will be announce on May 13, 2014 and a panel of […]
Visix is now shipping its RoomBoard, which the company describes as a one-stop touchscreen wayfinding solution that shows space availability, maps event listings to rooms and integrates with MeetingMinder interactive room signs. Features include: Combines digital signage, interactive wayfinding and schedules Shows number of available rooms at top Available rooms show in green and busy […]
To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New Digital Signage Hardware Product: Visix RoomBoard Visix has combined its interactive designs with its scheduling products […]
Everyone knows Ed Matthews. Ed is the CEO of Visix, Inc. and well-respected, much- loved, long-time AV veteran. He’s pretty much a staple in industry. But not many know of his past and all that Ed has accomplished. “I went right into the Navy out of high school,” remembered Ed. “I spent two out of […]
Over this week, we’ll be previewing all the rAVe Top-10 Tour Winners. Each product highlighted, will be on rAVe’s 2nd Annual Top-10 Tour at InfoComm. The rAVe Top-10 Tour is NOT a “pay for play” tour or product preview (like MOST AV publications do). These 10 products were selected from over 70 submissions from InfoComm […]
Sean Matthews, Visix CEO, was so excited to show us their new InfoComm stuff, they custom edited a video for us. Sean has the energy every CEO in AV has and even though this is only 10-seconds long, you get excited about seeing them. And, they’re on our Top-10 Tour this year!
Visix will exhibit in booth 4142 at InfoComm 2013 and show a wide variety of digital signage solutions for AV integrators. “This year, we’re highlighting the effectiveness of the technology instead of just the components,” says Sean Matthews, president of Visix. “By focusing on the desired result of using digital signage, instead of just the […]
Visix’s newest room sign, called RoomBoard, is a touchscreen wayfinding solution that shows room availability, allows scheduling at the screen and integrates with MeetingMinder conference room signs – and it’s on rAVe’s InfoComm Top 10 Tour! The RoomBoard is custom-built with the client’s logo, colors and map. Maps are interactive and room availability is instantly […]
Building on the success of Visix’s APPOINT PowerPoint scheduling software for digital signage, the company has launched a niche version of the product – APPOINTwmv. APPOINTwmv is tailored to clients who already have digital signage software that either isn’t easy to use, or who prefer to create content in PowerPoint. It allows users to publish […]
When creating visual messages, we often concentrate our efforts on the text and select the background as an afterthought. Of course, the design should always be secondary to the content, but keep in mind that people often notice graphics before text. This is especially important in digital signage, where the viewers are some distance away […]
Visix, Inc. has announced the four winners of the company’s sixth annual Expression Awards. The company launched the annual awards in 2008 to recognize the best content designs from end-users of its digital signage software applications. More than 80 designs were submitted to the online photo contest hosted on the company’s Facebook page. The judging […]
Auto-updating digital signage content is the most time efficient option to provide up-to-the-minute, relevant information to an audience. Visix will teach you how to leverage it during a 30-minute webinar that will feature: Show traffic cameras, building renovations and more through graphic links and web page messages Display current weather and forecasts from NOAA for […]
Entries for Visix’s Expression Awards for digital signage content are due April 30, 2013. The company is giving out one People’s Choice and three Judges’ Awards for the best digital signage designs created using a Visix software application. Winning entries can be from small or large organizations, and can be created by professional designers and […]
Visix has launched a brand new website for its newest digital signage content management application APPOINT. The site is optimized for audiences seeking affordable digital signage solutions for K-12 schools, small businesses, local franchises, clinics and more. The new website features product information, technical specs and pricing with direct links for online buying. Each of […]
Visix is giving out (1) People’s Choice and (3) Judges’ Awards for integrators’ best digital signage designs. Winning entries can be from small or large organizations. They can be created by professional designers and communicators, or by students, administrators and HR assistants – anyone in the organization. Stunning digital signage content designs support your culture […]
In this episode of the WAVEcast, we talk with two of the recently awarded 2012 InfoComm International Award winners. Women in AV winner Malissa Dillman of Kramer Electronics and Young AV Professional Christina Minihan of Visix Inc. share their thoughts about what it means to win their award, where we stand as women in AV, how we can help Hurricane Sandy victims and what […]
Visix has added a new 10-inch option to its MeetingMinder interactive room signs line. The 1000i interactive display is enclosed in a white and brushed aluminum design for a modern approach to meeting room management. MeetingMinder interactive room signs display room reservations from Microsoft Outlook or EMS from Dean Evans & Associates while allowing users […]