CaptiveMeetings, an enterprise web conferencing product, has been selected by Xceed Financial CU to be their corporate web conferencing product.

Louisville, KY - July 24, 2008- Captive Indoor Media announced today that Los Angeles based Xceed Financial CU, formerly Xerox FCU, has selected CaptiveMeetingsTM as the platform to be used for their corporate web conferencing tool. Xceed Financial was previously a customer of Webex.

‘We have been working with Captive’s digital signage software product for some time now and recognized their ability to produce and support a quality product,’ said Kathy Walker, Executive Project Coordinator for Xceed Financial CU. ‘When we learned of their web conferencing product, CaptiveMeetings, we were very intrigued. And after we saw how easy it was to use and the quality of the video feeds which accompany the platform, we knew we had found the product we wanted,’ added Walker.

CaptiveMeetings is an enterprise level conferencing tool that includes up to 4 simultaneous, live video feeds with VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), screen sharing, meeting record, pass the ball, chat and whiteboard functionality. Even still, possibly the most unique trait of the product is the ability for customers to integrate live video, via Captive Meetings, to any digital sign connected to their digital signage platform. Through this feature, executives can address employees or customers at the screen level in a fully interactive and immersive way.

‘The addition of CaptiveMeetings to our product portfolio fills a void in the marketplace that our retail customers have voiced to us over the years,’ said Brian Nutt, President and CEO of Captive Indoor Media. ‘The bottom line is that our customers experience turn-over at the store level and they are continually challenged to solve the issue of training employees at an acceptable cost. CaptiveMeetings helps them to do this. Whether they need to hold a traditional web meeting at the browser level or address an audience of employees at a store via a digital sign, we’ve got the solution for them,’ added Nutt.

‘The next step for us is to integrate CaptiveMeetings with our digital signage network. We are very excited to add this feature to our system,’ added Kathy Walker.
About Captive Indoor Media
Captive Indoor Media is the leading provider of networked digital signage software solutions. Captive Indoor Media manages content creation, equipment procurement and software design and has installations across the United States. Its headquarters are in Louisville, KY. For additional information, call (502) 779-8981.

About Xceed Financial CU
Xceed Financial CU formed in 1964 as a credit union for associates of Scientific Data Systems, later acquired by the Xerox Corporation. Today, Xceed serves not one company, but hundreds of Select Employer Groups nationwide, with a total membership of more than 77,000 members across 50 states.

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.

Offering versatility and performance to the education and corporate markets, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group has introduced the CP-A100 LCD projector, originally exhibited at InfoComm 08 (June 14 - 20, 2008). This new model features a very short throw distance, eliminating the problem of presenters obstructing the projected image by standing in front of the screen. Additionally, the CP-A100 offers networking capabilities, allowing multiple projectors to be controlled and monitored from a single location.

The CP-A100 boasts an extremely short throw distance of 60 inches at 1.4 feet. This not only prevents image obstruction, but also means there are no shadows interfering with the image and eliminates light in the presenterfs face. The versatile CP-A100 can be placed vertically as well as horizontally, as well as inverted for ceiling mount applications, making positioning of the projector more convenient.

Adding to the userfs convenience is the network connectivity of the CP-A100, which allows for simultaneous monitoring and control of several projectors from a remote location. This is particularly beneficial for schools and large corporate environments, where projectors are located throughout a facility and the monitoring of each projector is a time-consuming task. With the benefits of networking technology, a technician can monitor details such as lamp life for each projector from his/her computer. The CP-A100 also offers a brightness of 2500 ANSI lumens and a 400:1 contrast ratio.

Additionally, the CP-A100 addresses the issue of security with functions such as multilevel PIN locks, a security bar and a Kensington slot. Moreover, the CP-A100 is easy to use, featuring advanced connectivity and proprietary Hitachi functions including My Buttons, Input Source Naming and My Text. The CP-A100fs E-Shot feature allows users to transfer up to four still images from a computer to the projector.

Easy maintenance is another attractive function of the CP-A100, as its lamp door is on top of the model, and the filter is located on the back, allowing for easy access. The CP-A100 offers additional versatility with its Whiteboard, Blackboard or Day Time Modes.

“Hitachifs introduction of the CP-A100 marks a major step forward in providing teachers and presenters an extremely short throw projector,” said John Glad, product manager, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group. “This groundbreaking feature, along with the CP-A100fs networking capability and high performance, allows users to fully concentrate on engaging their audience and lead with Hitachi.”