Archive for February, 2013

Carsten Berkenbrink-Janssen Joins Scala

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We note that Mr. Carsten Berkenbrink-Janssen has joined Scala. He made his ‘debut’ at the EuroCIS trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany earlier this week. We are told that he will be targeting the retail sector providing insight and strategy around integrated marketing solutions. Carsten joins Scala from Nokia where he was general sales manager and […]

Orphaned @ComQi Players Seek New Home

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

We’ve come across approximately 250 ComQi Model 615 hardware players in North America. Most are new in box, some lightly used and the current owner wants to get rid of them. As they say in ‘small ads land’ MMAO.

#dse2013 iBoot Cloud Service Booth #1451

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Andrew Neale

Dataprobe, a leading provider of customizable power and network management solutions, last week announced iBoot Cloud Service (iBCS). This is a web-based portal that enables customers to access iBoot power control devices from any location, providing significantly more flexibility and minimizing the duration and high cost of network downtime. The current iBoot is manageable via […]

Three Steering Committees To Advise ISA Board

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

As part of its new governance structure, the International Sign Association’s Board of Directors will be advised by three new steering committees, representing the three main segments of membership in the ISA: the Affiliated Associations, Direct Members, and Suppliers/Distributors. Two representatives from each committee serve on the Leadership Development Committee, chaired by immediate past-chair Duane […]

#2013SignExpo Floor Space Sold Out

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

For the first time ever, ISA International Sign Expo 2013’s exhibit space has topped 200,000 square feet. It also marks the first time in the event’s history that it has been a complete sell-out, with a waiting list established for companies that want to exhibit. The previous record holder was the 2008 Expo in Orlando […]

Peerless-AV Acquires Ciil Technologies, LLC.

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

Andrew Neale

Peerless-AV today announced the acquisition of Ciil Technologies, LLC., a manufacturer of environmental/weatherproof outdoor TVs and displays marketed under the UltraView and Xtreme brand names. We are told that the acquisition expands Peerless-AV’s portfolio of audio visual technology, mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions with a high-demand product category providing new commercial and residential […]

Adflow Networks Puts Health Kiosk Business On Hold

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

When we heard yesterday that a Canadian digital signage company was having troubles, shutting it doors, having trouble raising funds, and other such ilk, it was a typical rumour that had one little nugget of truth and then, as rumours tend to do, escalated and took on a life of its own. The victim of […]

Dot2Dot Adds JBtec As Reseller in Brazil

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Toronto-based Dot2Dot Communications has expanded its sales and support for its Ad Manager software with the signing of JBtec Digital Signage, Sao Paulo, Brazil, as Reseller for South America. JBtec has specialized in designing, deploying, and managing digital place-based networks for over 13 years. It is Ad Manager Certified and is a veteran at understanding […]

Watchfire LED Sign Sparks Sales for Jeweler

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

It seems that jewelry stores, or, at least Decker Diamond Jewelers in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, find digital signage certainly helps them increase sales. Decker Diamond, a premier jewelry store and source for, has served the Johnstown and Altoona area for more than three decades. Within months of having a color16mm LED sign from Watchfire Signs installed, […]

Bulgarian Restaurant Chain Updates DOOH With Harris

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

One of Bulgaria’s leading restaurant and hospitality groups has implemented a new digital signage system using Harris Digital Out-Of-Home technology. Happy Bar & Grill, and its sister brands Happy Sushi and Captain Cook, now benefit from full HD multi-zone content and messaging tailored to each restaurant, supplied as a managed service by specialist provider Digital […]