Electrosonic Systems, the leading provider of advanced Digital Signage solutions will be showing the latest in digital signage HD players, proximity marketing systems, and RFID technologies in Las Vegas at the 2008 Digital Signage Expo. The Digital Signage Expo is the “largest international tradeshow and conference EXCLUSIVELY dedicated to the digital signage, interactive solutions and point-of-consumer media networks in retail, hospitality, financial and public spaces.” In addition, the firm will be promoting its Managed Media Services Groups‘ capabilities at the show. more

Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of the AVO-V1A2-WP-F wallplate balun, which distributes one channel of composite video and two channels of high-fidelity stereo audio up to 2,200 feet over standard twisted pair cable, such as Cat 5 or Cat 6.

The front panel of the AVO-V1A2-WP-F features three gold-plated female RCA connectors on a white decora face-plate. The rear panel features an RJ45 connector and optional grounding screw. The installed unit fits in a standard depth wall-box. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., February 7, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, has designed its new PDM-W universal flat panel wall mount for numerous on-wall applications. Now shipping, the 45 degree articulating PDM-W can hold 42- to 63-inch flat screens up to 180 lbs. more

Joint Motion Graphics Seminars with Adobe to Illustrate Benefits of a Combined MAXON CINEMA 4D and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Workflow

MAXON, February 6, 2008 – MAXON Computer, the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced the 2008 schedule of its highly anticipated Power Integration Tour. The tour is a joint road show with Adobe Systems Incorporated that highlights the ease of integrating MAXON CINEMA 4D 3D software with Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Production Premium for a powerful 2D/3D cross platform solution. Representatives from both companies will present a range of dynamic visual effects and compelling motion graphics presentations geared to creative professionals seeking to integrate these two industry-leading software applications into film, video, DVD, Web, and mobile devices pipelines. The Power Integration Tour kicked off in seven markets in 2007, drew over 1,500 participants and was deemed an overwhelming success by attendees and industry notables. more

Companies considering deploying digital signage often have a list of questions they plan to ask prospective vendors. But what questions should a vendor ask of its prospective customers? Following is a list developed by Rise Vision, Inc. that will help companies be prepared for information they will need to provide in order to make their digital signage installation a success.

1. What is your ultimate goal for your digital signage installation: Do you want to grab attention? Communicate brand messages? Be able to provide instructions and emergency alerts? Offer customers a pleasurable distraction during wait times? All of the above? Let‘s start with the big picture so that we can make the details work. more

Company introduces six new Avocent Emerge® Products for end-to-end video processing

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 28th, 2008 – Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) today added six new products to its Emerge product family, a new set of solutions for video processing. The Emerge VSS products enable AV industry professionals the ability to easily upscale or downscale video to different resolutions and convert video from DVI to VGA or VGA to DVI. The Emerge VSM product combines video and audio switching with a video scaler and converter. Avocent‘s new video signal processing products offer customers the ability to manipulate video signals to meet their needs. These new products have been designed for professional AV environments such as stadiums, conference rooms, corporate boardrooms, universities and hotels. more

Ideal for product promotions, employee recognition, event notifications – Introductory Webinars scheduled…

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Feb. 5, 2008 – StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, today announced the ability to use its database feature to add photos with corresponding text in digital signage pages. The new capability, included in its “Streaming Video” package, is ideal for any business or organization that would benefit from showing a number of high-quality photos with captions and supporting text in its digital signs. more

Middleton, WI- Intelix, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of the DIGI-DVIT2R-F system, which transmits DVI video from a single source to two remote destinations over twisted pair cabling.

“DVI signals are typically very difficult to distribute–DVI cables are limited in length and DVI distribution amplifiers often choke on EDID and DDC signals,” explains Steve Cohan, Intelix C.E.O. “The Intelix DIGI-DVIT2R-F solves both problems with a convenient, integrated solution.” more

Avastor, one of the fastest growing companies supplying digital storage solutions to audio/video professionals, is now offering the HDX-1500 SATA Quad interface drive. This addition to the Avastor HDX product line provides unrivalled flexibility and performance for professional audio/video workstation users worldwide. more

BEIJING and SAN JOSE, Calif. – January 8, 2008 – AirMedia Group Inc. (Nasdaq: AMCN), the operator of the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air travel advertising, and DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the deployment of the WebDT Signage System in the Beijing Capital International Airport. Advertisers can purchase advertising time slots from AirMedia and their advertisements will be shown to airport passengers and visitors in high-definition LCD screens through DT Research‘s WebDT Signage System. more