NFC Changes Digital Signage as We Know It
Near-field communication or NFC is the next technology to debut in the digital signage world. Users can tap their cell phone on a designated area of a display, receive information and then take action.
Grund Audio Design Debuts GT ‘01’ Speakers
All seven of the new models are designed to address a range of applications.
Maximizing ROI in Efficiency Upgrades
Energy efficiency across all systems of a network, a facility or even a city can save big bucks. The key to measuring the return on investment ahead of time is to do a thorough energy audit and get a comprehensive evaluation of what upgrades can be done and what they will save you based on your baselines from that energy audit.
The Rise of Smart Cities
As humans increasingly move to cities, the race to build so-called smart cities is on. This means making facilities and city infrastructures more energy efficient and sustainable.
New Facility Rides the Cutting Edge of Daylight Harvesting
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ TechVentures2 facility uses Lutron lighting control systems to slash energy consumption. Automated shades with Hyperion solar-adaptive software and AMX helped to create an award winning, LEED certified facility.
The Meaning of Digital Displays
Colleges and universities have a vast array of digital signage technology at their hands to keep students, staff and faculty informed with emergency notifications and day-to-day campus-wide announcements. But the best HD displays are only as good as the content behind them, and that depends on the motivation and capability of administrators and IT departments.
ZeeVee Announces Low-cost Digital Video Distribution
The low-cost HDb2380 from ZeeVee is an 8-channel SD modulator that is available for $2,299, which equates to $288 per channel and it less than one-third the cost per channel of its predecessor
IK Multimedia’s iRig PRE Universal Microphone Interface is Available Now
IK Multimedia, the maker of mobile music-creation apps and accessories, announced today that the iRig PRE universal XLR microphone interface is now being offered by retailers worldwide and the IK Multimedia online store.
TechDecisions Editor Reviews iPhone 5 – Day 1 Product Review
Check out the Day 1, iPhone 5 product review from TechDecisions, editor-in-chief Cindy Davis. My iPhone 5 arrived by UPS on Friday. I was anxious to test a few things right away. Google Maps had been taken away and I wanted to know if the Tom Tom replacement was going to work. I also wanted to make sure my favorite apps were going to still work and see if iOS 6 had changed things for the better or worse. I am going to test the feather-light design, speed, and the new turn-by-turn Apple Maps app.
The Basics: Digital Signage 101
Say goodbye to cardboard and marker signs. A host of digital signs are available to welcome, inform, and help keep safe your employees and visitors. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to provide directions, or a sign that describes a long day’s events in detail, digital signage is the most versatile tool available.
