Pfft. I’m about negative 100000 religious - so I snicker at Lyle’s play on religion to promote his digital signage thoughts. Here they are anyway.

Infocomm membership has its many perks including exclusive access to the InfoComm Community, “a social media program for AV professionals”. I’ve been a member for a few months now, and enjoy the interesting entries and have picked up quite a bit of helpful information.

Lyle Bunn of Bunn Co. from Toronto never disappoints me with his posts and his latest thread was excellent. I had to share…

The 10 commandments of Digital Signage
(for System Integrators and Commercial AV Providers)

1. Thou shalt not treat Digital Signage in isolation. Digital Signage is one of a number of communications devices such as emails, websites, newsletters, videoboards, posters, TV, radio, etc., each of which have strengths and weaknesses to maximize communications ROI. The strength of Digital Signage relative to other such devices and how it might interface and leverage for best results shall always be considered.

2. Thou shalt integrate Digital Signage with other communications approaches, taking advantage of Digital Signage strengths and leveraging brand strategies, icons, and other content materials, while also contributing materials and learnings from Digital Signage application to other communications approaches.

3. Thou shalt be aware of Digital Signage best practices to assure the most suitable application of Digital Signage.

4. Thou shalt not subscribe to “one size fits all” in matching technologies to requirements, but define the technology solution that best meets the defined user requirements.

5. Thou shalt be clear in defining where roles and responsibilities begin and end.

6. Thou shalt not puts one’s head in the sand, delivering in silence requested technology not suited to the need or the organizations, for it shall surely fail. But thou shalt speak up to clarify requirements and processes in the best interest of the Digital Signage client.

7. Thou shaft clarify and communicate the value that you bring, seeking to gain fair reward and compensation for each and all areas of contribution in some way, as this will fuel ongoing developments.

8. Thou shalt seek out suppliers with complementary skills and capacities that can improve the value that customers enjoy from their Digital Signage system, and lead in introducing these non-competing talents to the client deployment.

9. Thou shalt be watchful for technologies and approaches that can add value to a Digital Signage deployment and thou shalt introduce this to the Digital Signage user with the intention to clarify the possible value, plan for transition to the improved scenario and continuously serve the Digital Signage users objectives.

10. Thou shaft not be faint of heart considering yourself not suited to Digital Signage, for while information or contact can be difficult to obtain, and sales cycles may be long, somebody is going to win the opportunity to supply Digital Signage, leverage this into other revenue areas and secure a preferred position as a suppler, and with the application of wisdom, tenacity and diligence, and keeping these commandments, it shall be you.

Lyle Bunn is widely recognized as a contributor and consultant in North America’s Digital Signage industry, and is a member of the Adjunct Faculty of InfoComm. Lyle@LyleBunn.com

Show highlights include educational sessions, new display areas and the largest ever exhibition at the Amsterdam RAI

Integrated Systems Europe today announced that registration is now open for its fourth edition of ISE 2007, which will take place 30th January - 1st February 2007 at the Amsterdam RAI.

With the dedicated support of the three leading associations; CEDIA (r), InfoComm International (r) and NSCA (r), this 3-day event will showcase a series of breathtaking special events to capture the imagination and offer a choice of innovations and solutions that will leave no room for alternatives.

Visitors in search of the latest innovations in AV Systems and Electronic Integration technology will be in for a treat when ISE 2007 opens its doors in 5 months time and with the online registration now open, the show organisers are geared up for record numbers of applications.

Housed within the exhibition will be a series of key areas dedicated to showcasing some focal points of this rapidly growing industry. Within these areas, visitors will see and experience a huge and varied range of leading-edge technologies, for residential and commercial applications including Digital Signage, Home Cinema, Interactive Multi-Media Conferencing and Large Venue Displays.

The revolution in Digital Signage will be clearly visible throughout all 4 halls at the Amsterdam RAI. Leading suppliers will be showing live demonstrations of the latest innovations and next generation technologies in Digital Signage. The show organisers will also be using this medium to maximum effect to deliver key messages and live information updates to every visitor no matter where they are located in the exhibition halls.

Visitors will be spoilt for choice with ideas and innovations showing how to tap into the growing market in entertainment, digital cinema, education, corporate and live events. These will be showcased at the InfoComm International (r) large venue and digital cinema display area. Visitors will be able to see first hand how large visual displays work in combination with HD technologies and special projection facilities.

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA)(r) Home Theatre will allow visitors to experience the ultimate in home theatre solutions. The Home Theatre will be offering demonstrations in high quality audio video systems, HD technologies and control systems.

Another new innovation to be featured at ISE 2007 is the Multi-media conferencing pavilion, which will feature the latest products and technologies in video, audio and web conferencing.

Connecting information and messages to people is a critical component of information delivery and this pavilion will highlight a number of diverse multimedia communications and solutions.

With such an impressive range of special pavilions and events, encapsulated within the largest ever exhibition in Europe, Integrated Systems Europe Managing Director, Mike Blackman was understandably delighted with the progress made: “Whilst we can boast an unprecedented number of exhibitors signed up for the show, occupying the largest floor space in the history of ISE, we want visitors to come away with a feeling of a total Systems Integration experience that will motivate, inspire and excite. The support from our sponsoring organisations, CEDIA (r), InfoComm International (r) and NSCA (r), as well as our exhibitors, has been instrumental in being able to achieve these magnificent areas which will captivate the imagination of everyone who attends”.

Anticipation for the show continues to mount with more exhibitors signing up over the summer months including Jamo and Canon Europe, bringing the total number of companies signed up already to over 300 with the event still 5 months away. Despite such impressive figures, Mike Blackman was quick to point out that only half the job is done. “This month our visitor registration opened on the website and production is currently underway on a series of brochures, flyers and e-bulletins to ensure that we reach the message of the show out to every corner of Europe and indeed around the world. We are accelerating our huge media and advertising campaign by targeting a new range of publications and journals. This will be complemented by a major direct mail promotion to ensure that ISE 2007 continues to remain as Europe’s number one show for the AV Systems and Electronic Integration industry.”

Online registration is now officially open for visitors on the ISE 2007 website where they can also book their hotel accommodation in advance at specially discounted rates.

Scala has been awarded “Best Presenter” and “Best New Digital Signage Product” in the annual rAVe Best of InfoComm Awards 2008

Exton, PA (PRWEB) August 7, 2008 — Scala, the leading provider of end-to-end solutions for the digital signage market, today announced Scala has been awarded “Best Presenter” and “Best New Digital Signage Product” in the annual rAVe Best of InfoComm Awards 2008. The rAVe awards, sponsored by rAVe Publications identify the best and the worst of the industry at the annual InfoComm show.

This year Jeff Porter, Executive Vice President for Scala, was named Best Presenter for his last minute presentation at the InfoComm Manufacturer’s Forum. According to Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, “Jeff did a phenomenal job fielding questions from both myself as well as from the audience. Jeff’s vision for the role of networking in the AV industry was right on target and didn’t include a lot of Scala marketing blah. He gets it!”

Scala was also awarded Best New Digital Signage Product. According to rAVe, “on the software side of the industry, Scala is THE industry leader in Digital Signage and their InfoChannel 5 Release 3 is incredibly powerful. Scala continues to maintain their leadership position in the industry.”

“We are very proud of our commitment to the digital signage industry and continue to strive to deliver the best products and services to the industry,” says Jeff Porter. “While our products and services are recognized as leading the industry we still maintain an ongoing commitment to growing the industry through education and industry association participation.”

About Scala
Scala is the leading global provider of software solutions for the connected signage industry including digital signage software and advertising management software for both digital and traditional signage networks. The company’s connected signage software is used for dynamic signage networks in retail, education, entertainment, government and other industries for diverse applications such as Retail Advertising networks (Retail TV), Corporate Communications (Employee TV), Digital Billboards, Digital Menu Boards, Digital Posters, Community Access channels (Cable TV), Hotel lobby signage and information channels, Gas Pump “toppers”, Billboards, Outdoor Advertising, Interactive touch-screens and Kiosks, etc. Scala pioneered the Connected Signage industry and today remains the world’s largest provider of software for creating digital signage networks, driving more screens than all competitors combined. The Company provides enterprise class advertising management software for both digital and traditional signage networks to the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies including CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor, Magic Media, Reagan, Adams Outdoor Advertising, and many more. The Company’s cutting-edge digital signage software powers thousands of digital signs around the world including the digital signage networks of Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, EuroDisney, McDonalds, Warner Brothers, Ericsson, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, FuelCast, Repsol, Shell, NorgesGruppen and many more. Scala is today headquartered near Philadelphia, PA and has wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, and Japan with a direct presence in a number of other locations and countries. More information is available at www.scala.com.

©2008 Scala, Inc. 350 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, PA 19341. Scala, InfoChannel, and the Exclamation Point Logo are registered trademarks of Scala, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective organizations.

Las Vegas, NV— Anyone who has visited Las Vegas in the last few years would agree that the level of visual stimuli along the Las Vegas Strip is absolutely spectacular. To stand out in this environment you have to be willing to push the envelope to capture not only attention, but also market share. Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, formerly known as the Aladdin, has pushed the envelope with a high-end renovation that is a true showstopper.

One of the more spectacular additions to Planet Hollywood’s Las Vegas location includes the deployment of 5 massive Panasonic Astrovision (24 mm) LED screens that are a prominent feature of the hotel’s exterior. At the hotel’s entrance is a 57-foot high curved LED display that towers over the strip. Spanning the entire length of the hotel is one of the largest “ribbon displays” ever deployed, which traces the contours of the hotel’s undulating facade. The Ribbon measures 600 feet in length by 5 feet in height and displays seamless text and graphics that flow across the length of the Ribbon. Three additional LED screens are also mounted on the hotel’s facade; the combined effect of all five displays, along with exterior lighting is magic.

Panasonic recently announced at InfoComm 2008 the addition of 10 new LED and SMD Large Screen Systems. The new systems come in a range of configurations from 4 mm to 40 mm, making their solutions suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.

For more information about Panasonic’s digital signage deployment at Planet Hollywood’s Las Vegas location, please visit our main Website at: http://www.digitalsignageuniverse.com

LCD Monitors. Sharp continues to expand its suite of professional display offerings, providing customers with multiple options for crystal-clear presentations. At InfoComm 2008, Sharp is demonstrating its commitment to the Wide XGA format, with the recently introduced XG-P560W 3-chip DLP® WXGA projector, as well as the XG-C455W and PG-C355W 3-LCD WXGA projectors. In addition to the new WXGA products, Sharp is showcasing its XG-P610X XGA projector and announcing four new BrilliantColor™ DLP projectors, designed to provide enhanced colors and enriched images.

Sharp also continues to grow its flat-panel LCD Professional monitor line and AQUOS® LCD TVs for use in multimedia (data and video), digital signage and display applications. The company will showcase several new professional LCD monitors, in 52-inch class (52.03” diagonal) and 46-inch class (45.9” diagonal) screen sizes, which provide an affordable complement for display and presentation opportunities requiring accurate and precise image reproduction.

Sharp is also showcasing its 108-inch class (107-17/32” Diagonal) LCD Monitor, a groundbreaking size in the LCD TV industry. Rounding out this comprehensive product suite for creating captivating digital displays, large-screen computer and video presentations, Sharp will also showcase its industry-leading, flat-panel AQUOS Liquid Crystal TVs in screen sizes ranging from 42- to 65-inch class.

Sharp’s goal is to continue to create new products and features to provide our customers with the display solution that best meets their particular needs,” said Dan Wynne, senior director of marketing, Professional Display Division, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. “Sharp’s high-quality display products and expanded professional projector line, with a new focus on the Wide XGA market, provide diverse solutions with unparalleled image quality and long-term reliability to meet any customer need.”

The Sharp display solutions at InfoComm are ideal for businesses such as restaurants, hotels, corporate and educational facilities and houses of worship, as well as be used for trade shows, videoconferencing and digital signage. The following key products will be showcased at InfoComm. For additional details, please see individual product press releases.

3-chip DLP WXGA Professional Projector

The Sharp XG-P560W WXGA 3-chip DLP Projectors offers a price performance breakthrough, providing among the highest color accuracy, image quality and reliability in front projection. Designed for integrated systems including conference rooms, boardrooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, control rooms, rental/staging and other large venue installations, the XG-P560W DLP Projector features 5200 ANSI lumens, WXGA resolution, and 1800:1 contrast ratio for a bright picture in almost any lighting setting. The 3-chip DLP projector offers compatibility with standard RGB and video sources, as well as 720p HDTV and “pixel perfect” 1280 x 800 resolution from the newest PCs. The projector also includes a power zoom lens with motorized H/V lens shift, 7 lens options, and broad connectivity. The projector is available with a standard lens (XG-P560W) and without the lens (XG-P560WN).

3-chip DLP XGA Professional Projector

The 6000 Lumen XG-P610X DLP projector breaks industry barriers with unparalleled picture quality and brightness at an affordable and competitive price point. This 3-chip, .7-inch XGA Professional Projector combines extensive projector features from Sharp with Texas Instruments’ advanced 3 chip technology. Combining high brightness, 1800:1 contrast ratio, XGA native resolution for detailed images, six lens options and redundant reliability through a dual-lamp lighting system, the XG-P610X is ideal for facilities that need a powerful, permanently-installed display device, including system integration, large venues, rental and staging, control centers, broadcast studios, flight control rooms and call centers.

Linden, NJ, June 19, 2008 –(PR.com)– Minicom Advanced Systems, the world leader in Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is proud to announce that 8 prominent Digital Signage companies have chosen Minicom’s products to showcase their own technology at InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada June 18-20, 2008.

“With our products displayed in 8 InfoComm booths, we are proud that the Digital Signage industry puts their trust in our products to showcase their own solutions in mission critical environments such as the Infocomm exhibition. Says Dave Haar, Vice President - Digital Signage Division, We will be offering private sessions of our technology at our suite-across-the-street from the LVCC at the Marriott Residence Inn. Plan a break for yourself and check out the Power management, remote support and DS Vision 3000 in comfort.”

To visit Minicom Advanced Systems at Infocomm, please Schedule an Appointment with Dave Haar. Then go to the show and see their solutions working together with some of their strategic partners at the Convention Center.

DS Vision 3000 will be displayed at Ingram Micro - Booth N7341, Rhombus Services - Booth N7431, and Reflect Systems - Booth N6957

Video Display System will be displayed at BroadSign - Booth N6415 and Dynasign – Booth N7433

Audio Video Extender will be displayed at MagicBox – Booth N6724 and Exhibio – Booth N7126

Rack Manager/Phantom will be utilized at Electrosonic – Booth C924

About Minicom Advanced Systems
Minicom Advanced Systems is a manufacturer of innovative Digital Signage distribution and extension solutions that provide the Last Mile™ of player-to-screen connectivity. Minicom also manufactures KVM switch and computer management solutions that facilitate control of enterprise and corporate IT environments. Minicom is a member of Intel Capital’s portfolio of companies and was named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2006. Founded in 1988, Minicom operates in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Israel and regional offices in North America and Europe.

Minicom Advanced Systems.
Media contact: Palvi Gulati
414 North Wood Ave | Linden, NJ 07036
Tel: +1 (908) 486 2100 ext 26 Palvi.Gulati@minicom.com | www.minicom.com

Visit Vuetec to see the lasted in their digital signage offerings at booth c1217 (central hall) inside the infocomm 2008 conference.

SilverStar™ - the “Prince” of High Definition flat screens available with horizontal and vertical masking

ArtScreen Systems:

• ArtScreen™ - enhancing a Plasma or Video Projection screen with elegant Giclee art
• ArtScreen CineScape™ - motorized art system for front and rear projection with video projection screens
• ArtScreen SoundScape 360™ - motorized art system featuring a sound bar component
• ArtScreen R-Series™ - motorized art system including robotic arm
• Theater Art Systems - for corporate boardrooms/executive suites
• DecoFrame™ - frames and transforms flat panels into stylish room accessories for corporate, hotel, restaurant, casino, educational, governmental, church and military settings, etc.

Retracta-Vu Pro™ - Vutec’s patented motorized rising-arm screen that is ideal for Houses of Worship [screen of choice at historic Salt Lake Tabernacle in Salt Lake City!]

SoundScreen™ - Highest sound transmission and full frequency Sound in the Industry

The New Redesigned Lectric II - flush in ceiling mount with trap door supported surfaces – NEW housing

C-nario, a leader in digital signage software products and solutions, has announced the C-nario Cube, a system that delivers multiple types of content from a variety of sources, including dozens of live high definition video broadcasts, to a multitude of screens, while maintaining pixel-perfect accuracy, excellent quality, and complete synchronization between screens. C-nario Cube is based on C-nario’s new advanced multi-display and seamless projection technology. The new system will be launched at InfoComm 2008, to be held June 18 - 20, 2008, in Las Vegas.

The system is stretching boundaries of resolution and size, and is geared for industries where live content is an important component of their multi-screen displays and applications, such as entertainment, sporting events and stadiums, financial institutions and retail.

The new system addresses the demand for viewer experience, based on advanced display on a multitude of screens or projectors arranged in various forms: video walls, seamless projection, collages, multi-floor displays that look like one display from outside the building via glass walls, etc. Using the new system, integrators and users will have the ability to manage the delivery of multiple inputs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

C-nario Cube can successfully replace any video wall processor, allowing infinite resolution and flexibility. It is not limited by size and can scale to virtually any size video wall, seamless projection or collage. Pixel-perfect resolution of hundreds of megapixels is maintained, including 3D animation. C-nario Cube cleverly balances between real time created content, stored content and captured inputs, at high definition resolution and full frame rate. C-nario Cube is not limited by input resolution.

Also designed for live shows, where rapid changes are required, C-nario Cube can be integrated with show control systems, enabling linking of multiple displays with other entertainment elements, such as lighting, sound or pyrotechnics.

The system can be used for any application requiring multi-display arrangements, and can smoothly integrate with C-nario’s industry leading digital signage solutions, providing scheduling, remote control and monitoring using a field-proven unified architecture.

“C-nario Cube is an exciting addition to our product arsenal,” said Yael Elstein, C-nario’s VP Marketing. “An increasing number of businesses and organizations are rapidly becoming aware of how multi-screen displays provide an extraordinary customer experience and an extremely valuable business benefit. C-nario has been at the forefront of the digital signage industry in developing revolutionary technologies and products. Now, with C-nario Cube, we are providing an environment that strengthens our existing expertise in supplying powerful infrastructure to our customers. We see a tremendous number of business opportunities that we and our partners can effectively and efficiently target.”

Here is the line-up for Day I - Monday June 16.

8:15am: Opening Comments from the Chairperson
Lyle Bunn, Strategy Architect, BUNN Co.

9:00am: Digital Signage 101 Overview, Benefits and Key Elements
David Keene, Executive Editor, Digital Signage Magazine

9:30am: Panel: Emergency Alert and Notification: Integrating Digital Signage as Part of the Overall Response Program
- Paul Cell, Chief of Police, Montclair State University
- Stephen Abrams, Emergency Management Coordinator, Penn State University & Centre Region
- Alison Kiss, Program Director, Security On Campus

10:45am: Public Sector Case Study: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)- Enhancing Internal Communications: Reach Staff in Varying Capacities & Work Environments Via Digital Signage
- Patricia Dolan, Deputy Director of Corporate Communications, Naval Sea Systems Command

11:30am: Panel: Software Options: A Framework for Selection to Ensure Interoperability, Fit and Success
- Tom Nix, VP & GM, Dynamax Technologies LLC
- Ted Dembicki, VP of Business Development for InfoCaster Digital Signage, Harris Corporation

12:15pm: Networking Luncheon

1:30pm : End-User Panel : Meeting Expectations: What Users of Digital Signage Expect From Service Providers
- Shah Ardalan, Chief Information Officer, Lone Star College System
- Jeffrey McDowell, Global Internal Communications & Health Care External Communications, Procter & Gamble
- Gregg Tarquinio, Vice Chair for Finance & Administration, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

2:15pm: Exploring Extra Large Displays for Impact and Value
- Mike Sparlin, Director of Marketing, AccelerOptics LLC

3:30pm Hardware Analysis: Making an Informed Investment for Your Location
- Tony Turiello, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment, Panasonic Systems Integration
- Mike Sparlin, Director of Marketing, AccelerOptics LLC

3:45pm: Case Study: Virginia Railway Express- Facilitating Way Finding and Information Delivery: Digital Signage to Keep Passengers Moving Safely and Efficiently
- Robert K. Keelor, Jr., Vice President, International Display Systems, Inc.

4:30pm: Generating New Revenue Streams Through Advertising and Sponsorship
- Peter Corrigan, President, Submedia & The University Network (TUN)
- Stephen Nesbit, President & Chief Operating Officer, Reflect Systems Inc.

Visit Scala at booth #N6931 at the upcoming InfoComm 2008 in the Digital Signage Pavilion in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on June 18th through June 20th, 2008.

InfoComm is the leading business-to-business marketplace for digital signage, display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, Internet streaming and networked presentation and communications systems. Scala will have a 20’x30’ booth presence at the event, packed with new and exciting things to see. We will be demonstrating Release 3 of InfoChannel 5, which adds several important new features and modules as well as performance improvements. We also have an entire wall in our booth dedicated to our new video, The Future is Now - it’s a must see!

Get free exhibit hall passes compliments of Scala. Visit infocommshow.org before June 11, 2008, click the “register now” button, and enter the VIP code VMBE1. If registering after June 11, 2008, go to Central Hall 2 of the Las Vegas Convention Center and enter VIP code VMBE1 at the self-registration counters. Register today!

Be sure to stop by Scala’s booth #N6931 for the latest and greatest in digital signage solutions!

Minicom unveils the only comprehensive player to screen solution for the Digital Signage industry by adding a Power management system that increases Lifespan/Slash power Costs of LCD, Plasma and Projectors

Jerusalem, Israel - Minicom Advanced Systems, the world leader in Digital Signage player-to-screen connectivity, is showcasing a new power management and remote support system that completes the player to screen comprehensive solution at this years InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada June 17-20, 2008.

Digital Signage Power management

Due to the increase of energy prices and concern for the environment Minicom has created a solution called PowerOnCable™ that increases Lifespan/Slash power Costs of LCD, Plasma and Projectors. Simply Connect PowerOnCable™ to Minicom’s DS Vision® 3000 system and power on/off LCD, Plasma and projector display devices that do not have their own serial ports for communication with DS Vision® 3000. PowerOnCable™ will radically improve display device lifespan and power consumption costs.

Viconics Communicating Thermostats Remote Support

What are you going to do when your mission critical media player malfunctions in the middle of a public environment? You can’t simply take out a ladder and bring in a repairman for an hour or two to fix it in front of your viewers. Minicom’s solution enables you to troubleshot your Digital Signage player anytime from anywhere in the world. Simply connect PowerOnCable™ to Minicom’s IP gateways (IP Control™ or PX) for full power control of mission critical Digital Signage (on/off, reboot or unfreeze). The IP Control™ or PX are state-of-the-art IP devices for remote, out-of-band KVM (Keyboard video and mouse) access to Digital Signage Digital Signage players. They provide remote command in real time and enables troubleshooting even when the operating system is down.

Dave Haar, Vice President - Digital Signage Division, “These products complete the world’s only comprehensive solution for remote support & power control for the Digital Signage Last Mile™. We are proud to have our products displayed in 8 of our Digital Signage strategic partners InfoComm booths. We will be offering private sessions of our technology at our suite-across-the-street from the LVCC at the Marriott Residence Inn. Plan a break for yourself and check out the Power management, remote support and DS Vision 3000 in comfort and luxury.”

Minicom Advanced Systems is a manufacturer of innovative digital signage distribution and extension solutions that provide the Last Mile™ of player-to-screen connectivity. It also manufactures KVM switch and computer management solutions that facilitate control of enterprise and corporate IT environments. Minicom is a member of Intel Capital’s portfolio of companies and was named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2006. Founded in 1988, Minicom operates in over 70 countries, with headquarters in Israel and regional offices in North America and Europe. www.minicom.com

Omnivex will continue showing its Moxie digital signage software, and President Jeff Collard sees InfoComm as unique opportunity to reach a different A/V audienc

Next Window will introduce a touch screen overlay that converts any standard monitor into an interactive display using optical touch technology to create an interactive whiteboard without the need for a dedicated stylus or pen.

Netkey will demonstrate the newest version of Netkey Digital Signage, a software solution for operating digital signage networks used by organizations worldwide. The new v. 4.9 includes media player support for Microsoft Vista and expanded multi-zone content scheduling.

NEC has plans to launch several brand new products, including the NP901W and NP905 projectors and the EA261WM desktop display, in addition to showcasing several digital signage solutions that incorporate everything from large-format LCDs to high-powered projectors to desktop displays.

Gesturetek, an interactive digital signage company that is always a crowd pleaser at shows, plans to showcase its multi-touch surface computing technology. Comparable in ways to Microsoft Surface, the multi-touch screen is used for advertising and entertainment in public spaces, and adding a whole new dimension to corporate presentation centers, showrooms, retail spaces and tourist attractions. The company also plans to highlight the ScreenXtreme technology that, through the use of infrared cameras, can make any digital sign or display both immersive and interactive.

Gefen is bringing its entire array of connectivity solutions to InfoComm, all designed to maximize imagery for digital signage. These include the new 8×8 DVI Matrix, HDMI and IR Extender over CAT-5 cable, HDMI-over-RGB Extender, GefenTV Home Theater Scaler Pro, and HDMI-over-fiber extenders.

Dynasign plans on rolling out complete managed service for media network operations on the national scale. The new Dynasign service includes hosted digital signage online service, screen and player deployment, single point support hotline and filed service and maintenance programs, so deployers can concentrate on business and not IT.

Dynamax Technologies will showcase the latest version of its flagship digital signage software application, POVNG3, which shipped to customers on April 1. The product is an enterprise-level software system for controlling the preparation, playback, and distribution of digital content to digital screens.

Chyron will present its new HD Video Compositor, which VP John Remmler says is unique in the digital signage industry in that it can squeeze back live HD video, bringing full 1080p video with full 1080p signage together for HD signage displays.