Archive for May, 2013

Thought Leadership Summit: What Did Attendees Think

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Russ Curry, Ministry of New Media

We kept our survey short so got about 80% of those who attended to give feedback on our last Thought Leadership Summit: Video Walls Unplugged. Here’s what they had to say… Did the Thought Leadership Summit live up to its name and stimulate thought? Yes 100% Did the speakers respect their briefs? Yes 100% Did […]

Precious And Fragile Things

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We were never invited to their wine tastings and definitely don’t get Christmas cards from Jose any more AND we doubt we are on Samsung’s corporate hospitality list at the moment but some people in the industry know how to look after us… Our next team outing is the Henley Royal Regatta and then the […]

Klocktornet AB becomes DISE International AB

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Andrew Neale

The Swedish digital signage software company Klocktornet AB announced its change of business name this week to DISE International AB – something we have long suggested they do, Ed. Business facts New name: DISE International AB Former name: Klocktornet AB Date of name change: 2013-05-24 Head Office: DISE International AB, Nygatan 17, SE-652 20 Karlstad, Sweden […]

Groundhog Day Says @NEOCAST

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We’ve got far too many wannabee consultants in this industry and not enough (or dare I say ‘any’) industry analysts who look at an event, at news, at a happening, a piece of gossip, rumour or whatever and then do any serious yet IMPARTIAL analysis of same (note ‘the elephant in the room‘, i.e. the […]

MidMichigan Extends Use Of Advanced Technology into Wayfinding

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

In addition to using the most advanced technology in medical devices, MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland, Michigan, has adopted new wayfinding technology. Visitors to the Medical Center can now view online internal building maps by scanning a quick response (QR) code with their mobile phone or device. The new codes are posted throughout the facility on […]

WiFi And Interactive Screens In Canada’s Capital

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

This summer, visitors to Canada’s Ottawa Capital Region will experience new ways of connecting and discovering the many Capital sites and landmarks: Free Capital Wi-Fi in downtown Ottawa–Gatineau lets you access information with your smartphone, tablet or laptop as you tour Canada’s Capital Region. And the convenience of free Wi-Fi over 3G/LTE networks allows visitors […]

Potential Class Action @SiskindsLLP vs @MoodMedia

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Siskinds LLP announced this week that it has commenced an investigation into the accounting and other practices and disclosures of Mood Media Corporation (TSX: MM / LSE AIM: MM) in relation to its Mood Entertainment business. Siskinds LLP is evaluating a possible class action on behalf of persons who purchased shares or other securities of […]

BroadSign European Client Summit

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

BroadSign is hosting a European Client Summit in response to the positive feedback received from attendees of its First Annual Client Summit held in Las Vegas, last February during #dse2013. The Summit will take place Monday, June 24, at the Hilton London Docklands Riverside – we are told, with a lineup of interesting speakers and […]

JCDecaux’s Digital At Newark And Largest JFK Sign

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

JCDecaux has both unveiled the largest digital advertising sign at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 8, AND announced the rollout of its Prestige Digital Network of 70″ high definition screens at Newark Liberty International Airport. The digital spectacular at JFK is 50’ long and delivers outstanding HD image quality with a 688,000 pixel format. […]

Letter To Samsung w/r Their Use of The Term ‘Open Source’

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Below is the full text of a letter that we sent Wednesday 22nd May 2013 to Samsung with regard their continual incorrect use of the term ‘Open Source‘ with regard their Smart Signage Platform… Your Smart Signage Platform is not ‘Open Source’ I am asking you to please refrain from using the term ‘Open Source’ […]