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PureLink Solves HDTV Matrix Routing Challenge
Moving HDCP-protected Gigabit (1080p) HD content around a home, office, sports bar, or stadium is no small feat. Compared to analog routing, matrix routing is a challenge for those that have never done it. PureLink's Free HD Connectivity Audit gives integrators and installers a roadmap to a perfect installation every time. Click here to learn more...

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How Digital Signage Can Help in a Tough Economy
By John W. DeWitt
Digital signage appears to be substantially insulated from the general cutbacks in spending for technology and advertising. Austin, Texas-based DisplaySearch just released its 2009 forecasts, which predict robust 44 percent growth in unit volume for LCD and plasma screens used for digital signage and large-format commercial display applications. Indeed, because it's such an effective visual communications tool, digital signage is an ideal technology for challenging economic times, argues Jeff Collard, president of signage software maker Omnivex. more>>


Installation News


Electrosonic Helps The Florida Aquarium Create An Ocean Commotion
There’s an Ocean Commotion going on at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay, Fla., where a newly renovated gallery offers visitors a close encounter with some of the most amazing creatures found in the sea. Electrosonic upgraded audio and video equipment in the gallery to enhance the visitors’ experience as they connect with sea creatures in a new and different way. more>>

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Ins and Outs of Acoustics in Challenging Environments
Every AV systems project must contend with the facilities' acoustics. Success measured by the user's ability to understand the communicated media is dependent on the room's response to sound. Register for the webcast, to be held Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. EST .

Scharff Weisberg Supports "Shrek The Musical"
It was an ogre of a job, but Scharff Weisberg handily embraced video and lighting support for "Shrek the Musical" on Broadway. The popular show is a production of DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. "We've had the great pleasure of spending the last few months in the company of the big, green, ugly guy known as Shrek and the production team behind his Broadway musical," notes Josh Weisberg. more>>


Products


C-nario Brings its Capabilities to the Small and Medium Business Market with the New C-Sign Digital Signage Product
C-nario, a global provider of digital signage software solutions, today announced that it will launch a digital signage solution for small and medium businesses at Integrated Systems Europe 2009, to be held Feb. 3 to 5, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. C-nario’s C-Sign is designed for small and medium businesses, enabling users to upload all types of content (video, images, text) easily, schedule the content and manage it through a Web browser with an easy to use interface, from anywhere, anytime. more>>


Chief Fusion Series Mounts Shipping Soon
Chief Manufacturing, a manufacturer of projector, monitor and flatpanel TV mounting solutions, as well as progressive online tools, is excited to announce that the Fusion Series will begin shipping at the end of January. The mounts focus on usability and speed of installation and were designed to solve some of the toughest installation challenges. more>>


Planar Showcases Latest Solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2009
Planar Systems will showcase its latest display offerings at Integrated Systems Europe 2009. The booth will feature Planar’s Control Room and Digital Signage display and image processing solutions for the world’s most demanding environments. Planar will be showing, among other products, the Clarity c80RP DLP control room rear-projection display, the Clarity Margay II DLP thin profile rear-projection display, two commercial-grade LCD displays with native 1920x1080p resolution, and Indisys Director, the newest generation of management software for video sources and video walls. more>>

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