Digital signage displays help ING DIRECT interact with customers and enhance its image as a technology leader.

SHAWNEE, KS – December 12, 2007 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of web-based content management software for control of digital signage networks, announces that ING DIRECT USA, the nation‘s largest direct bank and part of Netherlands-based ING, has installed digital signage from Rise at its new Chicago cafe location. ING DIRECT creates unique concepts for each of its cafe locations, and chose a variety of digital signage displays from Rise to build customer interaction and strengthen its brand as an innovator in the use of technology. more

“I don‘t think this sort of production and staging is done a lot,” muses Solomon Rosenzweig, president of DaVinci Fusion.

As guests cross the Bay Bridge and exit on to Treasure Island, which lies between San Francisco & Oakland, the old military base seems almost deserted. As they turn on California Ave and drive past the numerous old military hanger type buildings, they soon realize that they are not heading to someplace ordinary. Valet parkers in white coats rush out to greet them in front of the San Francisco Bay, with the Bay bridge looming like a giant toy in the background. They have arrived at a very special event at Treasure Island, Ca. more

The high bandwidth, professional quality AV Toolbox AVT-3900 takes in both analog and digital video signals and up or cross converts them to a 1080p HDMI signal.

ERLANGER, KY, December 11, 2007– The AV Toolbox AVT-3900 is a professional series Scaler that will take both analog and digital formats and output them in a fully compliant HDMI output with up to 1080p resolution. The specific inputs that it accepts are: HDMI, DVI (via DVI to HDMI cable), PC generated RGB (up to WUXGA), HD Component (YPbPr/YCbCr, 480i up to 1080p), S-Video and Composite Video. The AVT-3900 retails for $695 and is currently available. more

BEAVERTON, OREGON, December 7, 2007 — Biamp Systems® today announced that Smeed Communication Services has completed a third stage of audio systems design and integration at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem using Biamp AudiaFLEX® and Nexia® digital audio processing platforms. This project follows two earlier implementations in which Smeed provided a Biamp solution for hearing rooms, as well as portable systems for remote applications at the Capitol. more

Buena Park, CA – December 2007… Hosa Technology, the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to introduce the company‘s new SVR-487 Video Adaptor. Designed specifically for A/V contractors and others who need a convenient means of adapting two common video signals, the SVR-487 Video Adaptor enables one to connect a device with an S-Video output to another device with a composite video input. The SVR-487 also works in reverse. more

RICHARDSON, Texas – Nov. 30, 2007 – AMX® announced today that Gary Schafer has joined the company as vice president of regional sales for the central United States. Schafer is a software industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in sales and customer relationship management. more

EDEN PRAIRIE -Williams Sound customers now have the option of charging, storing, and transporting their Williams Sound FM and infrared receiver/transmitter equipment with the release of the CHG 3512 PRO.

The CHG 3512 PRO features 12 drop-in-style charging bays, and is compatible with any Williams Sound receiver or transmitter in the new “R35” design enclosure. LED’s illuminate red to show when the units are charging; and conveniently flash to indicate when the units are fully charged. A unique protective foam insert will store up to twelve Williams Sound units. For transporting, the CHG 3512 PRO safeguards your Williams Sound equipment in a rugged, hardened plastic exterior carry case with metal lining. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., November 29, 2007 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a world leader in optics and image quality, has made it easy for projector buyers who demand High-Definition-quality images with exacting detail; highly accurate color; and crisp, readable small type to compare various resolutions online in one easy-to-use Web site.

The www.usa.canon.com/details Web site, also known as “Where Are The Details?,” provides a user-friendly interface for side-by-side comparisons of XGA, SXGA+ and Canon REALiS SXGA+ projector displays using market-specific images for education, business, medicine, engineering, professional photography and government. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (November 29, 2007) – www.chiefmfg.com – New to Chief Manufacturing‘s line of automated flat panel and projector mounting solutions, the CM2C40™ Automated Ceiling Lift allows users to raise and lower a flat panel from the ceiling at the press of button. This innovative lift is the perfect solution to disguise flat panel TVs in high-end residential or business installations, providing quick and smooth screen movement with customizable stops. more

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 26, 2007 – Sony is expanding its line of video projection systems for commercial applications with two new LCD models for larger-venues.
The new VPL-FW300L (7,000 lumens) and the VPL-FH300L (6,000 lumens) projector models are designed to deliver outstanding images while in the same room as the audience. This makes them ideal for smaller auditoriums, large classrooms and meeting rooms, museum exhibits, event centers, ballrooms and movie theaters for displaying pre-show content. more