Posts tagged digital signage

InfoComm Hosts Lunch & Tour at Philadelphia Convention Center

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InfoComm Event for Architects Pennsylvania Convention CenterInfoComm International is set to host a Lunch & Tour for Architects at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Thursday, July 14, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will include a presentation and tour of the cutting edge technology in the convention center’s newly opened expansion.

AVI-SPL has teamed with Acentech, Biamp Systems and Chief to discuss the effectiveness of communicating through digital signage and industry leading audio solutions, both in presentation environments and audio paging systems, all while seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the space.

This behind-the-scenes technology tour will offer knowledge about how to successfully integrate presentation technology into your architectural designs and discover firsthand how designing with AV in mind can create the ultimate meeting environment.

The event is free and includes lunch. In addition, architects receive two AIA/CES learning units for attending.

To register, contact Molly Thompson at mthompson@infocomm.org or (703) 273-7200, ext. 3690.

The Appeal of Digital Signage

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A recent article by Digital Signage Today features an eye-opening infographic that illustrates just how effective digital signage is at reaching audiences in nearly any location. Businesses and organizations of all types — including healthcare, education and government — can see the many ways that digital signage communicates messages related to:

  • Marketing
  • Education
  • Wayfinding
  • Targeted ads
  • Point of Service

Among the noteworthy statistics, 70 percent of Americans are exposed to place-based video every month. The U.S. remains the largest global market, while China is the fastest growing. Read the complete article.

Digital Signage: It's all around us [Infographic]
Digital Signage: It’s all around us [Infographic] compliments of DigitalSignageToday.com

Build Your Digital Signage Solution

Through AVI-SPL’s Unify ME Content program, you rely on our cloud-based services to create, deliver and manage targeted messages for any audience. Contact AVI-SPL at 1-800-282-6733 or fill out our brief needs analysis form and one of our experts will quickly be in touch with you.

In Healthcare Environments, Cisco’s Digital Media Suite Delivers

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In healthcare settings, digital signage solidifies branding, delivers wayfinding content as a campus directory, and provides a means for alert notification.

In bringing digital signage to the Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center, AV leader AVI-SPL teamed with Cisco for their Digital Media Suite (DMS). In turn, Moffitt was provided with a state-of-the-art solution that’s geared towards current and future needs.

“Digital signage allows Moffitt to share content on the main campus and also over the network to our satellite offices and affiliates around the state,” says John Maass, manager of conferencing technology at Moffitt.

The Cisco DMS at Moffitt includes Show and Share, which Moffitt has customized as “Moffitt on Demand.” This You Tube-style portal delivers a user-friendly interface, easily allowing the IT team to control content and provide valuable information to patients and staff members.

In addition, Cisco’s MXE3500 (Media Experience Engine) serves as a key building block for the use of video throughout the organization. It frees IT teams from the time-consuming and manual process of transcoding from one format to another using a user-friendly, intuitive workflow.

As examples:

  • Moffitt has a large library of archived videos. The MXE3500 makes it very easy to show these videos on any device without having to go through a manual transcoding of each file.
  • MXE3500 has several post-production features that make it easy to brand videos with Moffitt’s branding.  It enables Moffitt to specify templates for watermarks, trailers, bumpers, and captions for all video being shown on signs or online.

“The feedback has been nothing short of extraordinary,” says Maass. “Many of our patients have stated that they’ve been waiting for this to happen at Moffitt for some time.”

Play the video below to learn just how Cisco DMS has made a difference at Moffitt, and can make a difference on your campus.

Interested in Cisco’s Digital Media Suite?

Want to know more about digital signage? Simply request a quote, or speak to an AVI-SPL sales representative by calling 1-800-282-6733 today!

June 22 Webinar with NEC and AVI-SPL: New Directions for LCD Technology

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AVI-SPL University Professional Series logo There has been a recent shift in large-screen displays from traditional LCDs. The introduction of LED backlighting adds a dynamic new dimension, offering an innovative step into the future of display technology.

On Wednesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. EST, AVI-SPL and NEC will host “A Step Into the Future – New Directions for LCD Technology.”

About Your Presenter

During this webinar, NEC’s product line manager, Rachel Karnani, will discuss the emergence of LED
backlighting technology in the commercial space, as well as the benefits of LED-backlighting and the differences between edge-lit and direct-lit LED technologies.

Rachel will also cover the new applications in digital signage and usage opportunities enabled by the versatility of this exciting technology.

In her role at NEC, Rachel is responsible for the full gamut of large-format LCD display product marketing, including market analysis, pricing and inventory issues, as well as interfacing with the sales and channel marketing teams.

Dave Arnott, NEC’s business development manager, will also be available during the presentation to answer any sales/installation-related questions.

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AVI-SPL Featured in IT/AV Report

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The spring 2011 issue of IT/AV Report – published by Sound & Communications magazine — features AVI-SPL’s extensive technology restack for the El Paso Corporation. As part of  a complete renovation of the company’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, the AVI-SPL team implemented the latest pro AV and control systems in its conference rooms, employee lounges and training areas.

Read Jeff Ward’s article detailing this ambitious integration of IT control, room scheduling and video display. You can also look at a brief overview of the El Paso project on our website.

Put our Team to Work for You

Companies like El Paso Corporation trust their pro AV projects to AVI-SPL because of our successful track record and depth of expertise. Fill out our brief needs analysis form or give us a call at 1-800-282-6733, and one of our representatives will be in touch to discuss how AVI-SPL can make your vision a reality.