Palm taps D2 for Treo 680 kiosks

January 7, 2007

Palm uses an interactive bus shelter to build buzz for the Treo 680.

NetWorld Alliance to launch digital signage news portal

January 4, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NetWorld Alliance, a publisher of b-to-b trade news and information, will launch a portal dedicated to the rapidly expanding market of…

Analysts predict strong growth for digital billboards

January 3, 2007

Mediaweek: The expansion of digital technology, allowing marketers to rotate messages on a single board in the blink of an eye, will continue to reshape…

NEC unveils solar-powered battery for displays

January 3, 2007

CHICAGO — NEC Display Solutions of America announced a solar-powered system for use with all its monitors. The solar-powered system is designed to produce…

SmartSigns steer shoppers toward malls

January 2, 2007

Media Life Magazine: To steer post-holiday shoppers in the right direction, retailers in Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas and 15 California markets are putting up…

NRF selects Real Digital Media as digital signage provider

January 2, 2007

SARASOTA, Fla. — Real Digital Media announced that it has been selected by the National Retail Federation as a sponsor and the sole provider of networked…

Self-service: the best of 2006

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

DVD rental, hospitality devices rank high in our year-end expert roundtable.

Retail's big show draws near

High-tech takes center stage at NRF expo.

Reactrix Media Network sells out national ad inventory

December 21, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — The Reactrix Media Network, which operates interactive digital signs in 160 shopping centers, movie theaters and public spaces…

Toronto firm installs digital signs in golf carts

December 18, 2006

Media in Canada: Toronto-based Abcon Media, known for its Boom Ad and parking gate advertising, is now bringing major advertisers on board for spots on…

Digital billboards could spark outdoor ad revival

December 18, 2006

MSNBC: Digital billboards, which resemble ballpark jumbo video displays but scroll through several static ads each minute, are helping to draw advertisers back…

MyAdTV intros turnkey digital signage software

December 18, 2006

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Software company MyAdTV Inc. announced the release of its "One Click Turnkey" digital advertising solution.

Cisco buys digital signage company Tivella

December 17, 2006

Techworld: Cisco has bought digital signage company Tivella for an undisclosed sum. The purchase will let the networking vendor extend its video, image and…

Mazda makeover doubles showroom sales

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

As the auto giant approaches 100 "Retail Revolution" showrooms, rising profits validate the new self-service approach.

3M unveils network management for digital signage

December 14, 2006

SEATTLE — 3M Digital Signage, provider of digital signage network solutions, announced the release of 3M Digital Signage Software — Network Operations Manager.

Planar ships new rear-projection displays

December 13, 2006

BEAVERTON — Planar Systems Inc. announced the first shipments of its new line of Clarity rear-projection displays, the SP Series.

Cisco CEO has his eyes on digital signage

December 13, 2006

Network World: Cisco CEO John Chambers wants to make it clear that his company's top executives and technologists all have their eyes sharply focused on video…

E-paper displays tested in Tokyo

December 13, 2006

InfoWorld: Commuters in Tokyo are getting a chance to experience some cutting-edge display technology. On three commuter trains some traditional paper…

POS displays increasingly high-tech

December 7, 2006

Business Week: Nanonation's Brian Ardinger, speaking at the recent Trex retail trade show, gave several examples of the trend in retail toward point-of-sale…

Nanonation joins Retail Broadband Alliance

December 5, 2006

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nanonation Inc., provider of digital signage and kiosk software, has joined the Retail Broadband Alliance, a forum that makes it easy for…