Exceptional 3D Available Worldwide
Exceptional 3D says that its no-glasses 3D digital signage displays are now available in almost every country or region worldwide, through newly established distribution centres.
Iiyama Appoints NTT System in Poland
In Poland, distributor NTT System is now offering monitors and touchscreens from Iiyama.
The Change Targets AV Market
The Change Organisation in the UK is a new entrant to the AV market, having decided to create a dedicated AV division. The Change has already signed distribution agreements with Samsung for large format displays and has recently added Infinite-av and Smart-E, as well as Scala’s Digital Signage platform.
Astral Takes on First UltraHD Rollout in Canada
Astral Out-of-Home is to deploy 40 new digital bus shelters in Toronto, Canada, starting in early November. Each will feature an 84″ UltraHD LCD display, with content managed remotely by Astral. The screens, produced by LG-MRI, represent the first UltraHD signage rollout in Canada. They are protected by sealed cabinets, which are vandal-proof and resistant … Read more
Clear Channel Shares Play London Details
We have heard back from Clear Channel regarding its new ‘Play London’ digital launches (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 38). Part of the work consists of rebranding the existing LD6 network of 100 digital 6-sheets to ‘Adshel Live’: these are 72″ LCD displays. Additionally a network of 40 LED displays called London Wrap will be … Read more
Intercity Guides Travellers From the Hotel Lobby
The Intercity hotel chain is rolling out a ‘virtual concierge’ to its locations in German-speaking European countries. Installed by MIB GmbH, the first concierge was an 82″ display (1920 x 1080) at Intercity Berlin. Image and control (touch) signals are sent over CAT-7, via professional extenders, to a control room 50m away. The system is … Read more
Scala Drives Wide-Scale Nordic Network
Atea, a Scala partner in the Nordics, has taken part in the deployment of a new 520-unit digital signage network powered by Scala players. Info-TV was rolled out by Region Hovedstaden, the regional authority of Copenhagen, to 20 medical facilities across the region. Scala won the tender because its players could handle the project’s complexity … Read more
Signagelive Offers “Dramatic” Cost Savings
Signagelive has rolled out 42 Samsung Smart Signage screens to the StubHub Center stadium in California. Samsung’s 55″ DM55D screens, with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 450 cd/m
Epson Rolls Out Image Enhancement to Powerlite Models
A firmware update to Epson’s Powerlite Pro Cinema projectors has upgraded the image quality on several models. The 6030UB, 4030, 5030UB and 5030UBE now feature Epson’s Detail Enhancement technology. Detail Enhancement is designed to make the texture and surface appearance of objects more real.
Windows 10 Makes Multi-Display Easier
A new build of Microsoft’s Windows 10 Technical Preview has added several new features, including a notification-like Action Centre and an animation for toggling virtual desktops. Perhaps the most interesting addition, though, is a new keyboard shortcut (Windows key + Shift + direction arrow) that will move apps between displays.
TV Vendors More Than Double UltraHD Target
Supply chain sources have said that TV vendors are aiming to ship 34 million UltraHD TVs next year – up 120% from 2014. The largest market will be China (no surprises there – TA) and demand will continue to climb for 50″+ sizes.
UltraHD Panel Orders Rise for Monitors and TVs
Orders for curved, UltraHD monitor panels are increasing in 24″, 27″, 28″ and 32″ sizes, say Asian reports. Samsung, LG, Sharp, Acer, Dell, Asus, Chimei and BenQ are said to be placing orders, with AUO and Innolux responsible for supply. At the same time, UltraHD panels are being ordered by TV vendors, in 43″, 48″ … Read more
