Digital Signage News – May 14, 2008

Digital Signage news headlines from across the web:

Installations:

• Port of Tacoma Launches Port News Network – Pro AV Buyers Guide - Using StrandVision Digital Signage, the network reaches 250 employees instantly.
• Ryarc Digital Signage Software powers Neutron Industries Sales Force – eMediaWire – The installation will begin with 13 screens and reach the national sales team with hopes of improving communication.
• Omnivex Enhances St. Joseph Hospital’s Access to Case Information in Operating Facility – BusinessWire – 14 screens prompt doctors, surgeons and nurses with patient’s full records and status for efficiency.

New Products:

• Samsung Making 'High-Bright' Digital Signage Panel – Information Week - The 46-inch display panel is designed to accommodate the wide range of lighting conditions that affect displays in out of home installations.
• Visix Releases Feature-Packed AxisTV v.7.0.9 Software Update – PR.com – Among other features, enhancements to the user interface streamline the process of managing single or multiple channel players
• D-Link Launch Digital Signage Products – aka.tv – D-Link is now to offer large and small digital signs with integrated hardware and chipsets to allow wired and wireless media networks

Industry Announcements:

• The Digital Signage Association has published “Retail Digital Signage ROI: Finding the break-even point,” – Digital Signage Today – “An exclusive research report that uses real-world numbers to estimate ROI and benefits for various types of retail.”
• Minicom Appoints Ingram Micro as its Distributor in Germany - Minicom – Partnership includes a full package deal for digital signage systems along with BroadSign and Phillips.
• EnQii Signs Partnership with LocaModa – Send2Press – Partnership Advances "New Media Triad" with Mobile Phone Interactivity
• InfoComm’s Big Expectations – eSchoolNews (via Digital Signage Today link) – A nice overview of what to expect at the years biggest digital signage event – expecting more than 32,000 visitors