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Diversified Acquires Technical Innovation

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Kenilworth, New Jersey-based Systems integrator Diversified today (Feb. 10/16) announced the acquisition of Atlanta-based Technical Innovation. The geographic footprint and service offering of both organizations is “significantly expanded” by the acquisition, Diversified’s management said. The Technical Innovation staff will continue to serve its customers as usual. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

JCDecaux Wins Bus Shelter Ad Contract For Kensington And Chelsea

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

JCDecaux SA, which positions itself as the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announced today (Feb. 10/16) that it has been awarded the Bus Shelter advertising contract for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This 15-year contract, previously held by Clear Channel, was awarded following a competitive tender process and includes the provision, installation, […]

Panasonic Canada Acquires QuickService Technologies

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Panasonic Canada Inc. has extended its range of services and technologies offered to the QSR sector with its announcement yesterday (Feb. 9/16) that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire QuickService Technologies Inc., St. Catharines. Ontario. QuickService Technologies, founded in 1960, provides technology solutions software, hardware and services integration to security and terminal outlets […]

OVAB Europe Becomes @DSFederation Europe

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

The Digital Signage Federation, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, announced today (Feb. 10/16) that it has finalized a working relationship with the organization formerly known as OVAB Europe, which becomes DSF Europe, an independent affiliate of the DSF. The change will begin in the coming week, once officially approved […]

#dse2016 Four Venues In Guided Installation Tour

Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

#dse2016 will present its annual escorted pre-show coach tour on Tuesday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. showcasing live case study installations featuring exterior treatments on the famed Las Vegas Strip, as well as resort, casino, retail, museum and nightclub interior locations. This 11th Annual Digital Signage Guided Installation Tour will provide customer-facing […]

#dse2016 Early Registration Discounts End February 12

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

#dse2016, the world’s largest international trade show and educational conference dedicated to digital displays, interactive technology and digital communications networks, says that early registration discounts for its 2016 March 15-18 Annual Educational Conference program will expire after 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, Feb. 12. Professional education at DSE 2016, scheduled for March 15-18, is a […]

#ISE2016 Matrox Video Wall Products Now Available Through Midwich Group, UK

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Montreal-based Matrox Graphics Inc. says that, as on Feb. 8/16, its full line of Matrox Graphics products is available through UK value-added distributor Midwich, through Midwich’s 2015 acquisition of PSCo Group Limited, a long time Matrox distributor. PSCo Group had addressed a number of markets including Matrox video wall solutions for digital signage and control […]

Pub Company Punch Installs ZeeVee’s Video Technology In U.K. Pubs

Monday, February 8th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

ZeeVee Inc., global manufacturer of video and signal distribution technology, announced that Punch Taverns, one of the largest leased pub and bar operators in the UK, is rolling out ZeeVee’s coax video encoding products to their pubs as part of a major refurbishment program. Punch sought to enhance its customer experience by adding a network […]

#ISE2016 @Barco’s Revolutionary Range Of LED ‘Digital Wallpaper’

Sunday, February 7th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Barco, Kortrijk, Belgium-based global LED technology company, has unveiled a new form of LED technology that’s radically different than traditional LED displays. Thanks to its thin, lightweight, and flexible design, the ‘digital wallpaper’ R-series, which attach easily to virtually any surface, including curved surfaces, offer significantly more creative freedom while greatly reducing setup time and […]

#SB50 @Gimbal Beacons Help Fans Experience Surrounding Activities

Saturday, February 6th, 2016

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

With Super Bowl 50 this weekend, and droves of fans not attending the actual game, but still heading to San Francisco to partake in the activities, Gimbal wanted to give a cool way for fans to experience the city and the NFL Super Bowl Experience. Thanks to the ‘Road to 50: Explore Super Bowl 50 […]