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Digital Signage Messaging Systems at Bryant University
Temple University Students Stay 'Tuned In' with VBrick Systems
Gefen Introduces 4x4 Component Audio Matrix
Sony Unveils New Digital Signage Player
Sony Launches Next-gen HDV Products
Peerless Ensures Online Product Sales Through Authorized Dealers
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Digital Signage Messaging Systems at Bryant University By Linda Seid Frembes
In February 2003, a devastating fire at The Station nightclub in Rhode Island claimed 100 lives and injured hundreds more people. State fire officials and government leaders quickly passed new amendments to the fire code that affected all public spaces where crowds gather; the changes not only affected nightclubs and bars, but schools and universities as well.

At Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., the changes meant that its 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 300 full-time and adjunct faculty members could no longer post paper announcements on community bulletin boards unless it was behind a pane of glass. The new code changes posed a challenge to Bryant to improve the delivery of information to its population. more>>


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In Depth
Temple University Students Stay 'Tuned In' with VBrick Systems
Temple University's groundbreaking TECH (Teaching, Education, Collaboration, and Help) Center is using VBrick Systems to stream cable television stations to student laptops and building PCs. Students easily access the 12 cable channel streams, which are featured in the Temple University web page that automatically appears when students log online at the TECH Center. more>>

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Gefen Introduces 4x4 Component Audio Matrix
The newest switcher to join Gefen's growing line of matrix switching solutions is the 4x4 Component Audio Matrix. This rackmountable matrix enables a plug-and-play connection between four component video sources and four component video displays. more>>

Sony Unveils New Digital Signage Player
Sony unveiled a new high-definition digital signage player, offering flexible options for creating and controlling networks of displays across a property.

"Digital signage is all about giving a customer the freedom, flexibility and creativity to communicate a message more dynamically and effectively," says John Kaloukian, director of Sony Electronics' professional display group. "This new player offers great image quality, a range of playback options, and multiple connectivity inputs to create a comprehensive digital signage network." more>>


Sony Launches Next-gen HDV Products
Sony's latest HDV products include two new camcorders that feature interchangeable lens systems, native progressive recording, increased sensitivity for low-light conditions, hybrid solid-state recording, and other features. more>>

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Peerless Ensures Online Product Sales Through Authorized Dealers
Peerless Industries announced its initiative to identify unauthorized internet sales of their mounting products by partnering with Net Enforcers, a proven internet monitoring search company that identifies online resellers. more>>

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