Hyper definition: 4K screens in DOOH

Display products such as PsCo’s hyperwall have put digital signage companies at the fore of 4K development 4K is undoubtedly expanding. Video production houses welcome the format and, even if they often have to use down-converters from 4K to HD, the image quality is still better than what can be captured via HD. Most video … Read More

Pyramid Computer's polytouch solutions can pair with receipt printers and other peripherals to create new customer-facing propositions, including this concierge solution

The debutant steps out: European Sign Expo preview

The buzz is gathering pace for European Sign Expo (ESE), which, in only a few hours, will open its doors for the first time at London’s Excel exhibition centre. Presented in colocation with FESPA’s wide-format print show, which carries the same name as the organisation, and having acquired Screenmedia Expo a few months before, ESE … Read More

European Sign Expo will co-locate with FESPA 2013 at London's Excel – but who is actually exhibiting?

Watching and waiting: European Sign Expo

European Sign Expo will co-locate with FESPA 2013 at London’s Excel – but who is actually exhibiting? European Sign Expo (ESE), organised by FESPA and the European Sign Federation (ESF), will open its doors in two months. But who will be on the show floor? For those outside the print market, FESPA is a global … Read More

Is the future of media players in HTML5 or NUC, or will technology remove the need for media players altogether?

Driving force: top-end media player options

Media players are media-processing modules that play digital content onto digital signage screens. But with hundreds of options available in the market, finding which one is the most appropriate can be a bit daunting. We spoke with experts in the industry to see what they think and asked them what they consider to be the … Read More

Mergers and acquisitions can be powerful for growth in a young market, but must address market demand first and foremost (© Fotolia / alphaspirit)

Facilitate and innovate: driving acquisitions and partnerships in digital signage

Companies have two ways to grow: organically, where they expand into new markets, launch new products and take on more people; or inorganically, through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The latter can bring expertise and market share without having to re-invent the wheel. Whether the software or hardware involved is intended for transit, retail, internal communications … Read More

BrightSign's digital signage has been used in retail environments including FNAC stores in France

NRHA invites industry to Rethink Retail

  This week, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is holding its Rethink Retail Conference in Las Vegas, addressing two hot topics: digital technology for retail, and loyalty marketing. The focus on technology is not surprising, in particular since the association’s recent studies show real increases on sales when digital signage is used in … Read More