26/9/06 - Acquire 3.0 - Makes Digital Content More Manageable
New digital signage software offers users the power to create and manage dynamic interactive content.
Wherever you look nowadays there are more and more advertising posters being converted to digital screens. Whether in the form of plasmas in pubs, LCDs in shopping centres or touch-screen kiosks in department stores it is obvious that they are here to stay. The adverts and information content on the screens will have been put together, usually by a specialist agency, using some kind of digital signage software.
"As the digital signage market continues to expand rapidly, customers are realising the importance of engaging content. They are beginning to understand the need to be able to manage their content 24 hours a day so that it doesn?t become boring. A typical company running a digital network does not have the kind of resource that the BBC has in order to change their content, so Acquire 3.0 has been developed to automate many of the key elements of content management", commented Amanda Toon, Business Developer ? Working Solutions Ltd.
The software has been designed to accommodate different software "plug ins" called ACQs. A few examples of ACQs are; a ticker-tape, on-screen scrolling message controller, an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) data feed organiser and a background music manager. "As Acquire has grown over the past few years, our customers have driven the development of many new ACQs. We wanted the new version to be more powerful so one of the things we have done is to bundle many of these ACQs with Acquire 3.0", added Neil Farr, Managing Director ? Working Solutions Ltd.
Acquire 3.0 also comes with the added benefits of the 'Site Manager' network administration package and the Sentinel security product which is based on the proven Kiosk Monitor Watchdog product. This enables customers to securely deliver digital content to all units in their network. And, allows them to proactively manage the screens in real time. Any screens which, for whatever reason, lose connectivity can be easily identified, with alert messages being sent to network administrators and site engineers via SMS and email.
More details of Acquire 3.0 applications including case studies and testimonials are available for download on the Acquire web site at www.digitalmultimedia.tv
KioskCom Europe Conference and Exhibition takes place for the first time in November, here in London. This interactive self service show will focus on how kiosks and digital signage can increase revenue, improve customer service and reduce costs.
We are pleased to welcome over 40 companies to the inaugural KioskCom Europe including Key Technology, IBM, Hitachi, Fujitsu, Rittal, Dicoll, Star Micronics, NIT, ELO, 3M, Custom Engineering, Ultimedia, APW, Hemisphere West and Photo-Me, among others.
This year's show is packed with things to do and see in the world of kiosks and self service solutions:
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Merit Entertaiment has been highly successful in opening new international markets over the past year and, according to their VP International, Frank Ballouz, it is the ability of local distributors and operators and distributors to identify and pursue these opportunities that deserve credit:
"Being a leading touchscreen entertainment provider in the US has certainly helped - we have always known that our products are strong - but we really have to thank the international distributors and operators who have the expertise and ambition to spot the potential of our products then make it happen in their markets.
As technology advances, so the possibilities for touchscreen entertainment become even greater and we will always welcome the opportunity to talk with distributors in new markets who can see opportunities for Merit products and want to work with us to open up and grow new markets."
Frank Ballouz can be contacted at: international@meritind.com
11/9/06 - New site servicing Kiosks, Vending, Amusement and Gaming
Hemisphere West International have recently updated their website - The new site provides a great overview of their range of innovative solutions for currency handling/validation products. Visitors can obtain detailed product information and download manuals / brochures. Its well worth a visit - click the link below.
25/08/06 - Mauqouy Token Company boosts strike power
Mauquoy Token Company announces its acquisition by Group Heylen. This Belgian investment group uses existing structures to guide and implement a successful growth strategy, provides management support and looks for cost-cutting synergies within its network, thus simultaneously creating economies of scale and added value.
The acquisition allows Mauquoy Token Company to strengthen its position on the global marketplace while opening several new opportunities for future growth. It also enables further development of Mauquoy Token Company's unparallelled production flexibility and customer experience, both key assets that have contributed significantly to the worldwide fame of the Mauquoy Token Company brand.
Within the framework of the acquisition, Bob Schmeitz has been appointed as General Manager. Bob has a proven track-record of successfull business-development projects in an international business environment, and he will take responsibility for overall direction and strategy to expand Mauquoy Token Company's activities.
Chris Jansen, Mauquoy Token Company's founder and CEO, will keep his primary responsibilities while working closely with Bob in order to secure seamless continuity in business and customer relations and pave the way for positive future developments."
