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Research: Growth Continues in Intensely Competitive Flatpanel Market
Demand for flatpanel displays remains surprisingly strong in the North American market, despite an uncertain economy, with significant growth occurring in segments such as businesses' meeting rooms, according to recent research reports from Pacific Media Associates and DisplaySearch. However, the economy is having an impact. Many business buyers, for example, are buying flatpanels from discount retailers. And tight margins make dealers reliant on supportive relationships with flatscreen manufacturers. more>>

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Installation News


Lighthouse Screens Help Nokia Fly the Flag at Heathrow Terminal 5
With 67 million passengers using London's Heathrow Airport annually, it has taken more than six years for the long awaited fifth terminal to be built. And air passengers using the new terminal, opened by The Queen on March 14, are able to enjoy seven large Lighthouse screens, which have been installed for mobile communications giant Nokia. more>>


Wegener Receives $1.2-million Order for Digital Signage Project
Wegener, a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, announced a $1.2-million order for a digital signage project for the financial services industry. The new order was received during Wegener's second quarter of fiscal 2008 and shipments are scheduled for delivery during Wegener's third quarter of fiscal 2008, which ends on May 30, 2008. more>>


From Reel-Exchange


Digital Signage Content Creators
Maximum Video
Toronto, Ontario
What is Maximum? Maximum Video is a boutique production house that has the advantage of having both creativity and production under one roof. With the reputation of taking things to a different level “taking it to the max” innovative, successful, reliable, ideas driven; these are the words our clients use to describe us. It all starts with our dedication to excellent client service that includes regular client consolation at each step of the creative process, thus providing a product that a client can be proud to call their own. Why Maximum? Maximum Video has a reputation for innovation and creativity that is driven by people and technology. Watch the reel>>


Products


Liberty Wire & Cable Announces New, Expanded Product Guide for Wall Plates, Panels & Assemblies
Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, has announced publication of a new and expanded 2008-2009 edition of its popular Product Guide for Plates, Panels & Assemblies. more>>


StrandVision Debuts High-definition PC-to-TV Transmitter/Converter
StrandVision is introducing a fully digital, high-definition personal computer-to-television adapter for use with its digital-signage offering and for many other applications. Called PC-2-TV.net, the HD solution includes an adapter (PCA) at the personal computer that is paired with a receiving adapter (TVA) at the television monitor. The adapters digitally connect all common peripherals via a single Cat-5 or Cat-6 network cable, either directly or through standard networking appliances, such as gateways, routers, and fiber-optic networks. more>>


SI's New "Screen Wizard" Helps Customers Select the Correct Projector-screen Material
SI is proud to announce that its new "Screen Wizard" projector-screen selection tool is now active. SI's Screen Wizard is the most powerful tool in the industry that educates beginners, videophiles, and sales personnel on selecting the best screen and screen materials for any front-projection application. more>>

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