Archive for August, 2009
Posted on Aug 7, 2009 by Jane Goodwin at 12:05 am
From Globe NewsWire comes this post about Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.:
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, announced today that Leo Bull has been named Regional Vice President, Eastern United States for the company’s direct sales force.
“We are very excited to have Leo join our organization and are confident in his sales skills to assist positioning the company for long term growth,” said Scott Koller, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Leo brings an extensive background and impressive sales growth track record in digital signage technology, displays and component sales with him to Wireless Ronin.”
In this position, Mr. Bull will work within the sales organization to focus on revenue growth and customer development by mapping digital signage solutions using RoninCast(r) software for customers in key markets including quick serve restaurants, retail, automotive and hospitality. His extensive experience providing digital signage hardware and working within the industry has prepared him for solutions sales of Wireless Ronin’s software and turnkey services.
“I look forward to leveraging my industry experience in my position at Wireless Ronin,” said Leo Bull, regional vice president, eastern United States for Wireless Ronin. “I have successfully managed sales and business development activities within the digital signage space and related technologies for many years, most recently at Avocent. I expect to bring the same level of success to Wireless Ronin and play an important role in building on their leadership position in the digital signage industry.”
Mr. Bull joins Wireless Ronin from his previous position at Avocent where he was Vice President of Sales. During his tenure he managed an international sales team, built relationships with key customers and strategic partners and substantially increased company market share in the digital signage, broadcast and serial divisions. Prior to Avocent, Mr. Bull was Director of Commercial Sales at LG Electronics where he managed a sales force focused on commercial hardware for the AV industry with emphasis on the digital signage market. Additionally, Mr. Bull held sales positions with Fujitsu General America and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics.
About Wireless Ronin Technologies
Wireless Ronin Technologies (www.wirelessronin.com) is the developer of RoninCast(r), a complete software solution designed to address the evolving digital signage marketplace. Wireless Ronin provides clients with a complete, turnkey digital signage system which allows the ability to manage a digital signage network from one central location. The RoninCast(r) digital signage software suite allows for customized distribution with network management, playlist creation and scheduling, and database integration. Wireless Ronin offers an array of services to support RoninCast(r) software including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, and training. The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RNIN.”
The Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3208
CONTACT: Wireless Ronin Technologies
Holly Heitkamp, Marketing Specialist
(952) 564-3560
hheitkamp@wirelessronin.com
Posted on Aug 5, 2009 by Jane Goodwin at 12:05 am
HospitalityNet.org brings us the news that PSAV and X20 Media have joined forces:
LONG BEACH, CALIF. | PSAV® Presentation Services, a leading supplier of audiovisual and event technologies to the hospitality industry, announces that the company has formed a strategic alliance with Montreal-based X20 Media, a full-service provider of technology and services for digital signage applications. Under the agreement, X2O Media will provide content design, management, distribution, monitoring, integration, and support services for PSAV customers’ digital signage deployments, offering a true end-to-end digital signage solution for hotels, associations, producers, and meeting planners worldwide.
“No digital signage offering is complete without amazing content and rock-solid stability. For this reason, PSAV has chosen to enter into a partnership agreement with X20 Media,” said Denis Lesak, PSAV Corporate Director, Digital Signage Services. “Our corporate hotel partners, are looking to PSAV to deliver a higher-quality graphics experience than is currently begin offered on the market today. Together with X20’s industry leading capabilities – including an award-winning creative services team and eye-popping broadcast rendering engine – we have been able to develop a host of digital signage experiences that both excite and inform the hotel guest for permanent installed and temporary event digital signage.”
An example of a joint-technology deployment between PSAV and X20 Media can be found at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare hotel in Rosemont, Ill. As the property’s on-site event-technology partner for 25 years, PSAV designed a functional system that enables Hyatt Regency O’Hare guests to interact with any of 13 strategically located 46-inch digital touch screen displays. X2O’s Xpresenter™ platform powers the touch screen technology, enabling each unit to integrate into the hotel’s content-management system to ensure the most current meeting location information is presented. The display allows guests to access information about scheduled events, facilities, concierge services, amenities and airline departures. Among the highlights of this application is a 3D map that illustrates how to navigate from one area to another, designed by X2O’s creative services team.
“We are delighted to extend our ongoing relationship with PSAV,” said David Wilkins, X20 Media President and CEO. “Both companies have a laser focus on customer service with an emphasis on creating sophisticated, interactive content as a pivotal part of our digital signage technologies offering. Through this strategic partnership, customers can leverage the combined expertise of X2O and PSAV to deploy a rich, interactive content solution that takes digital signage networking well beyond simple text-based displays.”
For more information on PSAV, visit www.psav.com. For details on the X20 Media digital signage platform, visit www.x20media.com.
About PSAV® Presentation Services | PSAV is the leading supplier of audiovisual and event technology to hotels, associations, producers and meeting planners worldwide. With over 800 luxury hotels, resorts and conference centers worldwide, PSAV is totally committed to making every live event an unforgettable experience. PSAV’s goal is to turn ordinary meetings into memorable experiences so the message lasts. For more, please visit: www.psav.com.
About X2O Media | X2O Media is a full-service provider of technology, network management services, and content services for professional digital signage applications. The company offers a wide variety of software solutions for one-way and interactive digital signage networks. X2O’s award-winning Xpresenter™ provides an end-to-end platform for the creation, management, and distribution of content at broadcast quality, and at a fraction of the time of other solutions. In addition to technology, X2O offers content design, acquisition, management, distribution, and monitoring services for digital signage networks. More information about X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.
Posted on Aug 3, 2009 by Jane Goodwin at 12:05 am
Gadget Reviews posted the following article about Matrix Media Systems‘ iPOSS (Imaging Point of Sale System) – a slim profile multi screen digital signage and display system.
12 LCD TFT screens measuring 381mm are housed within one thin bezel unit (overall dimensions 1173mm x 1258mm) – a unique proposition for the mainstream market; previously only bespoke systems would be able to offer this configuration.
The system allows for total management of all content, whether it is multi media, video and image files or graphics and data material, and offers the ability to update and edit whenever required. Each screen runs independently ensuring a vast amount of content can be displayed and adding, updating or managing the information can be carried out by non-technical staff resulting in very low cost of ownership. Furthermore, access to the screens can be made remotely from a desktop or laptop computer enabling the user to achieve their objective without being in front of the system.
The manufacturing of the components that make up the iPOSS hardware and software are all generated from one facility guaranteeing a seamless and integrated product. Each unit is offered with a 1 year technical warranty and full user training and advice is provided. Unlimited customer support via phone or email is standard.
The end user possibilities for iPOSS are limitless as it offers enormous capabilities for all businesses, large or small. It is an immediate and eye-catching information and promotional tool for those involved in the corporate, hospitality, retail, commercial and educational sectors, enabling the promotion of their services and products to both their customers and visitors whilst also keeping their in-house staff up to date.
One of the first companies to take advantage of the iPOSS is Oldham based Dawnvale, specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of commercial bars and kitchens with an extensive domestic and international client base.
Neil Guest, Director of Dawnvale commented, “The iPOSS is already attracting a lot of interest from our clients and visitors to the showroom. We are able to showcase our many installations carried out over the years in an eye-catching and informative way and replacing the slide show that we previously used to demonstrate what we do has offered us a very slick and engaging marketing platform.”
Notes:
1. Once files are loaded on to the iPOSS all that is required to run it is power (essentially just needs plugging in).
2. Does not use any video splitters or special computer equipment and therefore very cost effective to any comparable 12 screen alternative.
3. Compatible with standard video compression codec’s available as standard on all modern computers.
4. The iPOSS contains 3 CPLDs (complex programmable logic device macro cell) and memory.
5. The embedded PC receives new files/updates/instructions from any standard PC (LAN/WAN/USB) that has the software loaded on it.
6. The software has been designed to create slide shows automatically with only the user ‘drag and dropping’ images into the software with essentially means that anyone with basic computer skills will easily be able to create impressive slide shows or import video and other file types.
7. Nearest type of products available are screens that link together and are driven by either computers using video splitters or video drivers using video splitters or a series of computers and complex networking systems.
8. RRP approx. GBP5K
