New Sub-$1,000 Epson PowerLite 84, 85, 825, and 826W Deliver Extended Lamp Life, Flexibility and Ease of Use for Today’s Classrooms

LONG BEACH, CA – March 16, 2009 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide[i], today introduced four new projectors optimized for the classroom with new features that make them easy to use, inexpensive to operate, and extremely effective for both teachers and students. The new PowerLite 84, 85, 825, and 826W offer extended lamp life up to 6,000 hours[ii], a built-in closed captioning decoder, USB Plug ‘n Play technology, a powerful internal 10-watt speaker, network connectivity for remote presentations (via wired LAN), and optional wireless connectivity[iii]. The new models are also the first to offer a dedicated microphone input, allowing teachers to amplify their voice using the internal speaker to ensure all students can hear. more

Offers location-specific instructions – immediate deployment to all or select screens…

MENOMONIE, Wis. – March 17, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced a new emergency notification feature that is included with all of its paid subscription packages. Called “Emergency Schedule,� it enables administrators to create immediate or preset emergency notification content that can be recalled and activated for distribution over the StrandVision digital signage network within minutes. more

Resellers who join the Rise Vision Private Network Program before April 30 receive five free annual subscriptions to the Rise Display Network content management system for digital signage

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – March 17, 2009 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, announces a special promotion available to resellers that join the company’s Private Network program before April 30. In addition to the comprehensive package of benefits offered by the program – volume discounts, branding capabilities, and recurring revenue stream opportunities – resellers that join Rise Vision’s Private Network will receive five free subscriptions to the Rise Display Network.

“Our goal is to help our reseller community expand their business. Digital signage is a terrific market opportunity, and our Private Network Program enables resellers to build customer loyalty while developing an ongoing revenue stream,” says Ryan Cahoy, Managing Director, Rise Vision, Inc. “By offering five free subscriptions to those who join the Private Network, we can enable our resellers to jump start their digital signage business.” more

ProQuad mic cables with Neutrik ConvertCON connectors & Fieldflex HD with Neutrik heavy duty connectors

Chicago — March 17, 2009 — Clark Wire & Cable announced in their newsletter the immediate availability of their Progressive series cable assemblies. Working from their new company platform, Clark Solutions, these cables are made to withstand harsh abuse giving the engineer one less thing to worry about. Clark’s Product Manager explains, “We have run this cable through the ringer with tests to insure that our customers were getting more than what they pay for. Elongation tests, stress tests, they all proved better than standard PVC materials typically used on cheaper counterparts. We don’t use inferior material made with conductive insulators or anything like that, we use only the highest grade copper, jacketing material and insulation.� more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, will showcase the latest version of its software-based intercom solution, Clear-Com Concert Version 2.0, at NAB 2009 (Booth C6521). Via its “soft-panel” mode, Concert V2.0 provides access to an innovative and customizable user interface that emulates a traditional intercom station. When combined with Clear-Com’s Eclipse digital matrix system, Concert V2.0 forms the industry’s first hybrid Time-Divisional Multiplexed (TDM)/IP server network, blending the reliability of traditional TDM-based architecture with the inherent flexibility of IP. more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. ― March 17, 2009 ― BTX Technologies today introduced the latest addition to the MaxBlox® family of solderless connectors: the CA-MX35M 3.5-mm stereo cable mount male connector. The new connector saves installers time and money in the field by eliminating the task of soldering small 3.5-mm stereo connectors. more

March 16, 2009 – HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Electrograph Systems, Inc. has expanded its relationship with Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group to provide resellers with a high-margin line of Hitachi Professional Series projectors. Electrograph is currently the exclusive national distributor of the Hitachi StarBoard® line of whiteboards and will host a free webinar on the topic this week. more

MJPG Encoder Streams Video to Any Compatible Touchpanel on the Network

ROCKLEIGH, NJ, March 16, 2009 — The perfect accessory for every Crestron-connected home, school or business, the CEN-NVS100 provides a simple solution for streaming video to touchpanels throughout the building. Newly released, the CEN-NVS100 is an MJPG encoder that converts high-resolution video to streaming media, allowing easy monitoring of door entry cameras, nursery cameras or any other video feed. more

Includes a Widescreen WXGA-Resolution Model with 3,000 Lumens and XGA-Resolution Models with 3,500 and 3,000 Lumens

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 17, 2009– Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has expanded its notable line of LCD Multimedia Projectors with a first-ever native WXGA-resolution (1280 x 800) widescreen model, a 3,000 lumen XGA model and a 3,500 lumen XGA model. These projectors share an impressive set of user-friendly features, improved ergonomic design and attractive pricing – making them ideal for both educational and business environments. more

Offers location-specific instructions – immediate deployment to all or select screens…

MENOMONIE, Wis. – March 17, 2009 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced a new emergency notification feature that is included with all of its paid subscription packages. Called “Emergency Schedule,� it enables administrators to create immediate or preset emergency notification content that can be recalled and activated for distribution over the StrandVision digital signage network within minutes. more