Archive for June, 2011

#InfoComm LGE’s ‘P Series’ Monitors

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Launching Thursday are LG Electronics‘ 19” screens designed for large computing monitor installations. As the press release notes, ‘LG’s P Series Network Monitor uses zero client virtual computing technology to connect a server host and simultaneously redistribute its capabilities to multiple users through Internet Protocol. As a result, this solution enables IT directors to deliver […]

#InfoComm11 Various Sharp Introductions

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Sharp Electronics Corporation is showing its new PNV 602 high brightness for displays and videowalls, its thin bezel screens, and its interactive boards. The high brightness property is evident in side-by-side boards and really evident in three adjacent screens. It involves the local dimming of backlights, turning off when the dark colours of a screen […]

Andrew Wood Leaves Al Barq Digital

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

In a shock announcement and one that will do more harm than good to the DOOH industry in the Middle East news reaches us that Andrew Wood has left Al Barq Digital. The email below was sent to us anonymously… I am writing to inform you of some changes in the management team at Al […]

How International is #InfoComm11 ?

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

InAVate magezine do a fine job of sponsoring the International Booth at #InfoComm11 (this year right next door to the press lounge, room 206B) which is a haven for non US guests to relax, unwind, pick up free Wi-Fi and grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Wednesday evening also saw an incredibly well […]

Prysm Dinner (Yum)

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

#InfoComm11 is a great place to catch up with folks and less people think we do little than eat and drink (there is some truth in that) we have been privileged to have dinner dates with Digital View (Monday), Christie Digital (Tuesday), NEC (Wednesday lunch) and (shown below) Prysm (Wednesday evening)… It was a journalist’s […]

LSE Video Interview Preparation

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

#InfoComm11 is of course a great place to network and do all sorts of other things whilst ostensibly visiting the show. One of the things our Andrew Neale (Technical Director) had to do this week was a video interview with Christie about his work with the London Stock Exchange. Here we see him with the […]

EnQii and Minicom Announce Married Name

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Geny Caloisi

EnQii Holdings and Minicom Digital Signage (MDS), announced that the new merged company’s name will be ComQi. The companies merged last month but had not unveiled what the final name was going to be – DailyDOOH proposed MinQii. The new name, ComQi, is built on the strong brand heritage of Minicom Digital Signage and EnQii […]

#InfoComm11 AOpen Announces DE67

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Geny Caloisi

AOpen America announced the new Digital Engine DE67 product, which boasts built-in Remote Management technology via Intel vPro and Intel’s new WiDi network content broadcasting. At its booth AOpen booth at InfoComm 2011, June 15-17, will display numerous digital signage solutions, including mobile proximity marketing with interactive content, 2D into 3D content rendering technology, interactive […]

#InfoComm11 Takes A Green First STEP

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Geny Caloisi

On the first day of #InfoComm11 show, InfoComm International announced the formation of STEP (Sustainable Technologies Environment Program). The Foundation, which has InfoComm International and IT organisation CompTIA as its initial sustaining members, will promote sustainable practices by the associations’ members and their customers. The STEP rating system will be a tool for owners and […]

#InfoComm11 Great Crowds

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

While we don’t yet have opening day numbers, the crowds of visitors are obvious at every booth. It’s also interesting to hear the multi-languages being spoken. Clearly, this is a shows that attracts attendees from worldwide. Exhibitors shold be happy!