I believe the TDSB would have found it w September 28, 2009 by Dave HaynesI believe the TDSB would have found it worthwhile to engage with a consulting firm before issuing the RFP. This would have enabled the TSBD to clearly assess a real business model before hand, identify real advertising options and verticals that could be pursued, perhaps even allocate a nominal budget to off-set the capital requirements …
This is very silly. Saw the RFP last wee September 28, 2009 by Dave HaynesThis is very silly. Saw the RFP last week and had a good chuckle with some of my customers. Surprised to see that emergency notification and disaster response entirely overlooked. By contrast, a few of other Toronto-based RFPs (such as York University, closed last month) really emphasized the logical requirements such as public messaging and …
The State of Maryland Motor Vehicle Admi September 28, 2009 by Dave HaynesThe State of Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration had a very similar RFP out to upgrade an existing network. It went nowhere. It is the ignorance (or lack of cooperation) of these boards and city politicians that prevents digital signage networks for public awareness messaging from being installed where it is needed the most.
Wendy's franchisee goes all-digital with menu board system September 28, 2009 by Dave Haynes Fast food restaurant operators are making the leap in faith that PCs will be just as reliable as POS systems when they cut ALL of their backlit menu boards over to digital displays, and that’s what a large Wendy’s franchisee is now doing in the Minnesota area. POS software company WAND Corporation issued a press release today noting a Wendy’s …
I WORKED IN THIS UNIT,JOHN IDEMS HAD VIS September 28, 2009 by Dave HaynesI WORKED IN THIS UNIT,JOHN IDEMS HAD VISION AND DID ALOT FOR VERTIGO, DON D’CRUZ WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE COMPANY OUT OF THIS TEMPORY SITUATION AND WITH HIS SKILL AND TURN AROUND THE COMPANY, KEN & BALAD WERE ASSERTS , YOU COULD SAY THE MIX OF THE DISH WAS NOT RIGHT,THE INTEGRENTS WERE THERE BUT …
Toronto school board invites entrepreneurs to install ad network that largely forbids ads September 27, 2009 by Dave HaynesSome free consulting advice …If the RFP for the Toronto District School Board digital signage program found its way to your email Inbox, highlight that one, and hit Delete. Don’t be tempted by this particular Medusa of an “opportunity” because the only opportunity it offers is to pour some money down a deep hole.As passed …
Macs have their problems too… See wha September 25, 2009 by Dave HaynesMacs have their problems too… See what happens if you fill the primary drive up… Uh, I beleive that’s a bad thing; something about Unix (Mac OS is based on Unix) not liking not having any swap space and suddenly the entire house of cards comes a crashing down.
I can and eagerly do echo sentiments pos September 25, 2009 by Dave HaynesI can and eagerly do echo sentiments positive to Ralph’s incredibly good and talented qualities. Because of all the people Ralph gave a start to and careers he nurtured, this is bitter fruit for his generosity, hard work and fair play. Best wishes Ralph and keep swinging for the fences. You’ll be back… bigger & …
I too am truly sorry to hear this bit of September 24, 2009 by Dave HaynesI too am truly sorry to hear this bit of news. I was employed by Ralph for a few years prior to the formation of the Vertigo Group and have to agree that he is “truly, truly” one of the nice people in the industry. I wish him and Chris a bright future. Eino Aapro
Mall in Oz applies simple formula – big space=big screens September 24, 2009 by Dave Haynes As far back as 10 years ago I was walking around shopping malls with colleagues and business partners trying to sort out how a screen network would set up in usually caverrnous, visually busy environments.Back then I was thinking the only way something would get noticed and be worthwhile if it was one big screen, …
