Technology Frontiers is breaking into a market that has traditionally been the preserve of big local firms - and with each contract worth $2M over the 5 years, it is a major step up for the company. Technology Frontiers is now devising mechanisms to engage crowds with polls during games controlled by push buttons in the seating...(read more)

By educating the public about the clinical research process in an engaging and informative way while they wait to see a doctor, DSN is creaing a strong desire to participate. The network shows how important public service messaging can be combined with commercial enterprise in digital signage applications...(read more)

It would seem that reports of the terminal decline of newspapering advertising maybe somewhat premature. Outdoor is generally quoted as the 2nd fastest growing market after the internet, and it is therefore a matter of time before it catches up. With newspapers, internet and outdoor all growing, the pain must be being felt elsewhere...(read more)

Banks are extremely careful about any software working in and around their ATM systems - and this makes breaking into the market initially difficult. However i-design’s software solution is now proven in the UK, having been adopted by three major UK banks, and it seems the pace of adoption is now increasing...(read more)

Vision Media’s share price rose by more than 10% today on the back of this news - and it proves that investors are willing to support the management team’s progress. Though the money is small by international standards - if Vision Media can deliver on its recovery plan, its should have a positive knock on effect...(read more)

Specialized Software Services is the Middle East's largest Digital Signage solutions provider with installations in: Fuel Stations, Banks, Hospitals, Corporate lobbies and shopping malls. Dubai is a key market, with oil prices at an all time high, it doesn't look like economics woes will have much of a role to play in the near-term ...(read more)

Wututu's systems, and those from other camera based audience measurement companies, provide the most accurate mechanism for monitoring effectiveness - though the technology currently remains too expensive to cover more than a sample of any network's locations. Where the technology is being used very effectively is in these pilots...(read more)

It is interesting to see digital signage companies adopting the Apple Mac Mini as a player - it is designed to display high quality video, and is a reliable and cost effective work horse. The S3mer win shows the importance of a good API infrastructure and of providing pre-packaged content via subscription...(read more)

The trend for converting shop windows into interactive adverts is ever more popular - and this takes the concept a step further by adding a data capture feature. User can now either make a purchase on the spot, or to enter personal information so that retailers can contact them later - creating a 24 hour retailing opportunity ...(read more)

This move shows how competitive the market for SaaS software is becoming - particularly with companies now offering the basic service for free. Using resellers makes sense - as they will have access to a range of long standing customer relationships and opportunities, and are unlikely to want to sell margin-free 'free goods' ...(read more)