Spectrio, Exertis Almo Develop Content Creation Partnership For Digital Signage Networks July 27, 2022 by Dave Haynes I was chatting recently with some senior folks with Spectrio about the level of awareness within the digital signage ecosystem of what all is on offer from the Florida-based digital signage solutions company. The firm – which I’m noting for disclosure purpose acquired Sixteen:Nine last fall – is certainly known for having a range of …
YCD Multimedia Expands Beyond Pure Software To Offer Range of End-User Services July 27, 2022 by Dave Haynes NYC-based YCD Multimedia has broadened its offer beyond just software to now include a range of managed and specialized services for customers. The company, known particularly for its video wall software Cnario, now has opt-in solutions for monitoring, managing, hosting, automating, and creating content for digital signage applications, in a wide range of verticals. These …
LED Mainstreamed: Spanish Shopping Mall Uses Displays In Kids’ Playzone, Toilets July 25, 2022 by Dave Haynes In another clear sign that LED displays are now mainstreamed technology, they’re being used in a shopping mall in northern Spain as washroom enhancements and a multimedia topper for a kids’ play zone. The Valle Real shopping center in the Camargo area of north coastal Spain has gone through a big 10M EU+ facelift of …
Meeting Room Display Platform Robin Raises $30M As Hybrid Work Tech Demands Soar July 25, 2022 by Dave Haynes A Boston start-up that started as a platform for meeting room status displays has evolved into a hybrid workplace company and just raised $30 million in Series C funding round to drive R&D and growth, including internationally. The latest financing – Robin has raised almost $60M in total – comes as the company sees rapid growth, …
Legendary Martin Guitars Uses Noventri To Go Digital With Workplace Communications July 22, 2022 by Dave Haynes I don’t play, but know enough about guitars to understand those made C. F. Martin & Co. are among the most celebrated and coveted among musicians. The company, based in Nazareth, PA, has been making guitars since 1833, and is now using displays around its facilities to communicate both with staff and guests. Martin is …
Broadsign’s SOC Compliance Certified, But It’s Maybe Not The SOC You Think July 21, 2022 by Dave Haynes I don’t tend to write often about software certifications because I don’t want readers falling asleep and waking up with keyboard marks on their faces. But once in a while it’s worthwhile, particularly when something new and potentially confusing comes up. Like Broadsign getting SOC 2 certification. The digital signage industry has spent almost 10 …
Broadsign’s Reach Adds Ability For Media Owners From Multiple Supply Platforms To Bid On Ad Buys July 19, 2022 by Dave Haynes Broadsign has introduced an interesting new wrinkle with its Reach programmatic digital out of home platform – code that creates more availability by allowing multiple supply-side ad platforms to bid on ad slots. Broadsign Reach Header Bidder, the company says, “enables media owners to consolidate and manage programmatic bids from multiple third-party supply-side-platforms (SSPs). Rather …
Nutrislice Expands Messaging To Include Digital Food ESLs In Non-Commercial Dining Venues July 18, 2022 by Dave Haynes Denver-based Nutrislice continues to broaden its offer well beyond its school menu and nutrition display roots, with the latest option in its food services technologies a spin on e-paper electronic shelf labels (ESLs) aimed at relaying important food item information at serving lines and food stations, on shelf displays, and even in coolers. Called Spotlight, …
Appspace Gets Even More Focused On Workplace; Launches Unified Platform That Includes Apps, Intranet Solution July 18, 2022 by Dave Haynes Appspace’s roots may be in digital signage, but the company now positions itself as providing workplace experience software, with pushing content to screens just one aspect of a more rounded internal communications offer for corporate environments. The Dallas-based company has launched an all-in-one, unified platform that still has a digital signage application, but also involves …
Orlando’s New Terminal C Will Open With Nearly 900 Screens July 15, 2022 by Dave Haynes The new Terminal C at Orlando’s airport will open in a few weeks with 874 connected displays put in place to inform and guide travelers. The airport authority engaged Synect Media, which is based in Orlando and is largely focused on airports, to develop and activate what the company calls its Passenger360 approach to communications. …
