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Doohstuff And BBC Motion Gallery Begin Trials

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Doohstuff, the Dutch based online library of professional and affordable content for digital signage, has entered into a collaborative partnership with BBC Motion Gallery. The deal will allow Doohstuff to represent BBC Motion Gallery’s short programs for a year-long trial period. Piet Hein Goossens, General Manager of Doohstuff told us “BBC Motion Gallery’s short programs […]

Digital Signage Getting Cheaper

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

There has been a 23% drop in Digital Signage prices according to the findings of a new study conducted by WireSpring’s Digital Signage Insider blog. “We’ve been publishing digital signage cost estimates since 2004, so this year we wanted to get a broader sampling of what people think the products should cost,” said Bill Gerba, […]

Just How Near We Would Never Have Guessed

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Yesterday when we wrote about ASG Media in our post ‘And Now The End Is Near…‘ (published at 12:58) we didn’t know exactly how near and could never have guessed that 12 minutes later ASG Media would call in the administrators (13:10). This morning we are expecting a press release from Neo Media Group.

Mainstream Press (And Associations)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Call us cynical but we often ask the (perhaps rhetorical) question “what are industry associations for exactly?” – far too often they are nothing more than an insular, inward looking networking club designed to line someone’s pocket somewhere. Not so OVAB of course of whom we are great fans (and YES full disclosure as always […]

NCR Official Press Release (Netkey Acquisition)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Here’s the official press release for the NCR acquisition of the assets of Netkey, Inc. NCR buys Netkey to provide end-to-end kiosk and digital signage solution Acquisition advances NCR’s self-service growth and leadership across multiple industries DULUTH, Ga. – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) announced today that it has purchased the assets of Netkey, Inc., a […]

Which Superstore?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Retail giant Asda, part of Wal-Mart are the latest company to take advantage of Media Displays mobile advertising vehicles (aka Digi-vans) as they seek to stay one step ahead of the competition in Scotland. Britain’s second-biggest supermarket sought the expertise of the outdoor, mobile digital branding specialists, whose innovative Digi-vans are utilised by Asda to […]

SeeSaw Raises USD 1 Million?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Rumour in the US is that SeeSaw Networks may have just closed a million dollar loan or some sort of promissory note.

Neo’s Take On The Demise Of ASG Media

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Neo Media Group have told us they will issue a press release Tuesday morning with regard the demise of ASG Media.

NCR Acquires Netkey, Inc

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

NCR announced today that it has purchased the assets of Netkey, Inc About NCR Corporation NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and […]

Eric Heatzig, VP Technology At Outcast

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Chris Sheldrake

Eric Heatzig who was up until recently Chief Technology Office at TElentice Global, Inc is now Vice President Technology at Outcast.