Digital Signage Update: Simplifying Local Content Control: ‘Now, Context Is King’

February 26, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication |

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Simplifying Local Content Control: 'Now, Context Is King'
For years, "Content is king!" has been the mantra for the emerging digital signage industry. Once retailers and other users worked through the technical hurdles of deploying their signage network, they inevitably discover that maintaining a steady stream of fresh, relevant content is their biggest ongoing challenge. more>>

	Installation News

Broadcast International Announces IPTV/Digital Signage Customer for Breakthrough CodecSys
Broadcast International (OTCBB: BCST) ("BI") announced a European IPTV/digital signage customer for its breakthrough video compression software, CodecSys.

SkyRec, the leading Italian provider of personalized InStore communications (Radio and Integrated TV) will use CodecSys to deploy the first private IPTV network in McDonald's restaurants in Italy. The project will be done in collaboration with Samsung Italy (Information Technology Division) which supplies the InStore monitors. The new network will deliver proprietary video content including live news, weather and sports, as well as pre-recorded commercial content to 335 McDonald's restaurants throughout Italy. SkyRec expects to deploy its network within 60 days. more>>

	Products

Panasonic Introduces 103in. 10-Series Plasma
Panasonic Professional Display Company, a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry leader in professional plasma displays, has introduced the TH-103PF10UK, the all-new 103-inch 1080p full-HD professional plasma display. The newest member of the popular 10-Series line of plasmas, the TH-103PF10UK incorporates enhanced display technology and professional presentation capabilities. The unit ships with a 100,000-hour service life, backed by Panasonic's three-year warranty. more>>

Rise Display Network Adds Mobile Phone Interface, Integrated Alert Messaging
Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, has issued the Winter '08 Release of its Rise Display Network (RDN) service. New features include a mobile phone interface, integrated alert messaging, and automated update options.

Mobile Phone Interface: Rise Display Network users now can send an alert message to all digital signage displays via its new mobile phone interface. Users log into a special URL via their mobile phone and can update their displays quickly and easily with the alert message of their choice. more>>

Chief Introduces New Wall Mount for Short Throw Projectors
Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector and flat panel TV mounts, is excited to announce the release of the WPA Short Throw Projector Wall Mount for fast and stable installation of short throw projectors.

WPA is packed with innovative features and benefits, focusing on flexibility and ease of installation. A built-in track design allows the projector to be shifted up to 11" (318 mm) to create the ideal image size. The mount includes integrated roll adjustments, post-installation extension adjustments, and quick projector connect/disconnect without tools. Security hardware is also included. more>>