Jul 22

Venco, Leading Spanish Distributor, signs Partnership with Minicom Digital Signage

Zurich, Switzerland (July 21st, 2010) – Minicom Digital Signage, the world leader in Digital Signage media infrastructure equipment is happy to announce that it has signed a distributor agreement with Venco Electronica, S.A., the first local distributor of electronic components & Digital Signage solutions in Spain.

Venco is a project based company which has been formed by several companies specialized in electronic equipments. It has been offering electronic components since its creation, in 1983. Today, Venco wants to strategically position itself on the Digital Signage market by offering all the components of a Digital Signage system (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av-products.htm?PR_venco). In this context, Minicom DS is strengthening Venco’s portfolio by providing the missing link between Venco’s electronic hardware and its full Digital Signage solution (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/case-studies.htm?PR_venco).

Juan A Clotet, Venco Managing Director, says: “Being partners with Minicom Digital Signage allows us to promote new products to our existing customers in the Digital Signage area, and to offer integration services of Digital Signage systems with Minicom DS’ products in order to offer a complete Digital Signage solution.”
Esteban Perez, Sales Manager at Minicom Digital Signage, adds: “We are excited to have Venco Electronica S A as our partner. Joining forces with Venco puts us in a position to grow and develop our business in Spain and in Portugal and fits into our long-term commitment to the Digital Signage and AV markets. We expect this partnership to be an excellent added value for future growth with our Spanish and Portuguese Digital Signage customers and projects base partners.”

Being the world leader in media infrastructure in the Digital Signage industry, Minicom DS is the best qualified partner to offer a quality of equipment and services to complete Venco’s Digital Signage solutions. Today, in order to stay the leader in this ever changing industry, Minicom Digital Signage is adding a unique and innovative Remote Display Management (RDM) unit and Proof-Of-Performance (POP) solution (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/DSV-Digital.cfm?PR_venco) to its portfolio. This new solution enables operators to remotely control and monitor their display at any time and to receive delivery feedback from the screen, thereby reducing downtime and improving visibility.

About Venco Electronica
Venco Electronica S.A. has been distributing electronic components to Spanish OEMs since 1983. It also provides technical and logistic support to companies developing new applications designs. Furthermore, as a franchised distributor, Venco manages stock and provides personalized support services to customers. Their product portfolio includes TFT, embedded boards, semiconductors and communications products. The more recently Venco’s branch called DS (Digital Screen for Digital Signage) is devoted in the Digital Signage market and offers complete solutions in this area.

About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the world leader in Digital Signage media infrastructure. The Company offers unique solutions which enable the transmission of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Being in constant search of innovative technologies, its mission is to increase the infrastructure’s value and to reduce its operational costs by offering a better price/performance ratio, and lower operational & integration costs. MDS provide highly reliable solutions with high robustness, reduced risk, and world-renown professional support. Today, over 400K screen displays around the world are running with Minicom Digital Signage technology. As a result of its success, Minicom Digital Signage received a Company winning award, integrated the Intel Capital Portfolio and has been selected as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Company.

For further information:

Nathalie Garson
Marketing Manager
Minicom Digital Signage
Tel: +972 (0) 2 640 6043
Email: nathalie.garson@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

David Baro
General Manager
Venco Electronica
Tel: +34 93 263 33 54
Email: info@vencoel.com
www.dsdigitalsignage.com

Jul 19

Minicom Digital Signage & Emarson IT Solutions Launch DS Vision Digital at Digital Signage Event in India

India (July 14th, 2010)Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm?PR_emarson), the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry, is happy to announce that it is organizing a Digital Signage Event (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events.htm?PR_emarson) with Emarson IT Solutions on July 15th in Mumbai (India) as part of a traditional series of sub-continent events. More than 100 potential customers and partners in the Digital Signage market in India have been invited to this event, which is represented by LG for the screens and by Niche Softek for the media players and content software.

At this event, Minicom DS & Emarson will launch MDS’ latest innovative and comprehensive solution DS Vision Digital (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/DSV-Digital.cfm?PR_emarson), which allows HD media distribution, as well as control & monitoring of multiple remote display assets from a single location using Proof Of Performance technology. DS Vision Digital is a powerful solution that distributes real-time digital non-compressed full HD content to multiple terminals and enables Remote Management of display assets.

Prateek Jaswant, CEO & Co-Founder of Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., commented: “Two years ago, when Emarson started to promote Minicom Digital Signage’s innovative solutions to the Indian market, it became the pioneer in the Indian Digital Signage industry. At this time, the industry was at its infant stage in India. Today, this event is a strategic opportunity for Emarson to reach out to more customers, partners and integrators to offer them a single vendor comprehensive digital signage solution.”

David Zeldin, Minicom DS Sales Director for APAC added: “This event is another milestone in building Minicom DS’ strong presence in India. Together with our country representative Emarson, we have been successful in building leadership and educating the Indian market with Digital Signage solutions (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av-products.htm?PR_emarson), which has positioned us as the trusted opinion leader in the Digital Signage scene in India.”

About Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Emarson IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is part of Emarson Computers which has more than two decades of presence as a complete networking solution provider for IT infrastructures in India. Emarson designs, implements and supports data and voice communication networks for many multinational, public sector units and reputed Indian corporations. Emarson partners with companies like Cisco, Minicom Digital Signage, AMP, etc. to provide solutions to the end customer. Emarson IT Solutions was formed in 2005 to address the Digital Signage industry in India with an innovative sustainable and customer centric business model.
www.emarson.com

About Minicom Digital Signage
Minicom Digital Signage is the leading manufacturer of advanced multimedia platforms and media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage industry. Our solutions allow the distribution of rich content from a media player to multiple digital displays located hundreds of meters/feet away, offering advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities. Our mission is to offer integrators and distributors media infrastructure solutions with the highest added value at the lowest capital & operational costs. We offer solutions that are highly reliable, and which provide advanced display management capabilities with lower integration costs at reduced risk. With more than 400K screen displays powered, offices and partnerships all over the world, as well as two decades of experience in providing solutions in video distribution and display management, Minicom Digital Signage is the recognized leader in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to the ever-growing challenges and requirements of the Digital Signage industry.
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

For further information:

Nathalie Garson Prateek Jaswant
Marketing Manager CEO & Co-Founder
Minicom Digital Signage Emarson IT Solutions LTD
T: +972 (0) 2 640 6043  T: +91-9810127764
nathalie.garson@minicom.com prateek@emarson.com
Jul 13

Eurotech: 10M USD contract to supply embedded computers for automated fare collection systems

Amaro (Italy), July 12th, 2010Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, today announces a 10 million USD contract to supply embedded computers to Cubic Transportation, the world’s leading turnkey solution provider of automated fare collection systems for public transport. Destined for use in the smart card ticketing system on the transport system of a major European capital, the contract will see 20,000+ units installed in buses and station gates throughout the network. Each unit will interface directly to a smart card reader and relay both passenger and journey information into the fare collection system

“Transportation is proving to be a rewarding market for Eurotech” says Roberto Siagri, President and CEO of Eurotech. “The order book is growing and I’m very pleased about how things are moving forward: after the 7.5 million USD contract that was announced in March, this is the second multi-million contract win this year, and I’m confident there’s more to come.”

“The successful introduction of this single board computer demonstrates not only Eurotech’s technical capabilities in embedded solutions, but also is testament to our ability to build design partnerships with our clients and find pragmatic solutions to the challenges that companies face during such projects” explains Frank Cutri, Eurotech’s European Managing Director. ”Cubic’s requirements needed a combination of hardware, software and domain expertise, backed by the stability of a global Group and the service of a local organisation, and Eurotech was able to demonstrate capability in all of these areas.”

ABOUT EUROTECH
Eurotech (ETH.MI) is a global leader in the design, development and production of application-ready embedded computers and systems. Eurotech architects systems that help companies bring their products to market quickly through the latest technologies with low-power consumption, multiple connectivity options and robust functionality. Eurotech specializes in helping customers connect their applications to the latest available wireless, mobile and pervasive technologies. Learn more about Eurotech at www.eurotech.com.

Company contacts:

Investor relations
Andrea Barbaro
Tel. +39 0433 485411
e-mail: andrea.barbaro@eurotech.com

Corporate Press Office
Cristiana della Zonca
Tel. +39 0433 485411
e-mail: cristiana.dellazonca@eurotech.com

International Press Office
Giovanni Sanfelice di Monteforte
Barabino & Partners UK Plc.
53, Davies Street – London W1 K5JH
Tel.: +44 (0)20 71526425
e-mail: G.Sanfelice@barabino.co.uk

Jun 09

atsec information security completes two GSA FIPS 201 evaluations for Codebench

Austin, TX – atsec information security, an accredited laboratory for the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program (GSA EP) which runs a product approval program for PIV-related products destined for the U.S. Government market, is proud to announce the successful GSA FIPS 201 evaluation of two Codebench products:

• PIVCheck Desktop Edition
• PIVCheck Mobile Edition

As a result of its evaluation, atsec has determined that the Codebench products above meet FIPS 201 requirements on behalf of the GSA EP, who ultimately grants the approval. These products are now listed on the FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Product List (APL). The APL only lists those products and services that are in compliance with the current version of the Standard and its supporting NIST Special Publication 800-116, which provides recommendations for the Use of PIV Credentials in Physical Access Control Systems (PACS).

Codebench is the first company with solutions evaluated for GSA product category “CAK Authentication System”, as well as “Caching Status Proxy,” “PIV Authentication System,” and “CHUID Authentication System.”

CAK authentication is a reader-to-card challenge/response protocol that ensures that the PIV credential is genuine and is not a forgery or clone, while CHUID authentication involves verifying that the credential’s CHUID, or cardholder unique identifier, has not been altered. Both CAK and CHUID authentication can be performed over the card’s contactless interface and do not require a PIN. Contactless verification of PIV credentials will likely become a requirement for both High and Very High Assurance access control readers.

“PIVCheck products help to verify that credentials are valid at the time of registration into the PACS,” said Geri Castaldo, chief executive officer of Codebench. “This ensures that card and identity issues are resolved before the card is used as an access control token.”

The product entries are included on the GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program Approved Product List at http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php as:

Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Mobile Edition
Category: CHUID Authentication System
Part #: PVC-D/S
SW version: 1.2
(APL item # 485)
The CHUID Authentication System product category provides the capability to access and determine authenticity of the CHUID stored on a PIV Card and makes an authorization decision based on the CHUID elements stored on the PIV Card.

Codebench, Inc.
PIVCheck Desktop Edition
Category: CAK Authentication System
Part #: PVC-M/S
SW version: 1.2
(APL item # 486)
The CAK Authentication System product category provides the ability to perform an asymmetric cryptographic challenge/response with the optional Card Authentication Key (CAK) stored on PIV Card and makes an authorization decision based on the FASC-N data element stored on the PIV Card.

FIPS 201 (with its supporting documents) is the mandatory standard that addresses the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 mandate (HSPD-12). HSPD-12 mandates a government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and contractors.

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About Codebench
Codebench is a software development firm focused exclusively on physical security applications. A leading developer of software integration solutions, Codebench’s PIVCheck software suite was named Best Integrated System for HSPD-12/FIPS 201 Compliance by Government Security News. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise located in Coconut Creek, Fla., Codebench serves the government, Fortune 500 and academic markets. For more information, visit www.pivcheck.com or call (561) 883-3218.

About atsec information security
atsec information security is an independent, standards-based information technology security services company that combines a business-oriented approach to information security with in-depth technical knowledge and global experience. atsec was founded in Munich, Germany in 2000 and has extensive international operations with offices in the U.S., Germany, Sweden, and China.
atsec offers secure code review, and independent hardware security testing for semiconductors, atsec also offers evaluation and testing services leading to formal certification for IT security including evaluation under Common Criteria schemes in the U.S., Germany, and Sweden; cryptographic module and algorithm testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) in Canada.
atsec works with such leading global companies as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Cray, BMW, SGI, Vodafone, RWE, and Red Hat.

May 31

Unleashing Green Petascale Computing: Eurotech presents Aurora Au-5600, one of the first Intel® Cluster Ready supercomputers supporting the new 6-core Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series.

Eurotech presents Aurora Au-5600, the new release of its ultra-efficient HPC system family. Aurora is one of the leading supercomputing platforms in terms of power saving and scalability; with support for the new Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series CPU, Aurora delivers unprecedented levels of performance with the advantage of a certified Intel® Cluster Ready software environment.

Eurotech Aurora Au-5600Hamburg (Germany), May 31, 2010 – Aurora is the smart HPC architecture for the most demanding needs: thanks to its highly integrated, minimalistic and streamlined design it allows exceptional Flops per Watt ratio, outstanding TCO savings and one of the best Flops per square meter density.
“Aurora marks a new approach to HPC”, said Giampietro Tecchiolli, Eurotech Group VP and CTO, “An approach that fits the quest for sustainable performance. Clearly, performance has always been a priority, but TCO, scalability and reliability are crucial. We have created Aurora to deliver much more than top-class performance: with Aurora we offer an HPC system that is sustainable at any size”.
With Aurora Au-5600, Eurotech updates its groundbreaking architecture with the latest 6-core Intel® CPU, the Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series .By using the new processor, Aurora Au-5600 allows packing an unprecedented number of cores: one single Aurora rack contains up to 3.072 cores and delivers up to 41TFlops.
This massive computational capacity is compatible with the existing X86 software applications and development tools; in fact, Aurora Au-5600 is one of the first Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series based systems that is Intel® Cluster Ready certified.
“Aurora brings an exceptional value to the HPC customers”, said Dr. Herbert Cornelius, Intel Director Advanced Computing Center EMEA, “by utilizing the Intel® Cluster Ready architecture it allows that creating, installing and managing even the most sophisticated software setup is greatly simplified and delivering increased productivity and interoperability of HPC cluster solutions”.
Aurora features a number of high end technologies, such as 100Gb/s bandwidth per node, with a 60Gb/s 3D torus and a 40Gb/s Infiniband interface; multilevel synchronization networks for highly efficient scalability, and an on board, programmable accelerator can be used to implement highly optimized algorithms
With its exclusive liquid cooling system, Aurora has one of the best Power Usage Efficiency values and is one of the most reliable HPC platforms: by using liquid cooling it’s possible to control the temperature of each component with a precision and efficiency that air cooling simply cannot match; moreover, the total absence of fans and moving parts completely eliminates one of the most significant sources of downtime.
Visit Eurotech Aurora Booth #830 at the International Supercomputing Conference 2010 and check out the live demo of the Aurora Supercomputing system.
For more information, please visit the Eurotech website at http://www.eurotech.com/aurora

Media Contacts

Eurotech Group
Giuliana Vidoni
+39.0433.485462
giuliana.vidoni@eurotech.com

May 06

Minicom Digital Signage to introduce a unique Proof of Performance technology for Digital Signage displays at ScreenMedia Expo 2010

Operators can reduce system downtime and increase operational transparency for increased system value

Zurich, Switzerland (May 5, 2010)Minicom Digital Signage (MDS), the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage (DS) marketplace, introduces a unique Proof of Performance mechanism for Digital Signage Systems. The technology will be demonstrated at ScreenMedia Expo 2010 (booth D5), taking place in London (UK), on May 5-6, 2010.

The proprietary technology is based on a unique Media Feedback Monitoring (MFM) mechanism mounted on the display. The solution enables DooH network operators to establish Proof of Performance (POP) so advertisers can evaluate the value of their network. The new technology also enables operators to reduce system downtime and operational costs thereby improving ROI.

Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage: “Performance of Digital Out Of Home (DooH) systems is crucial to generate value from the Digital Signage marketing media. Today’s Digital Signage systems do not give operators and customers the level of transparency needed to establish reliable system performance. The technology we introduce enables operators to run automated billing systems and providing automated proof that the ad was actually shown. This crucial and missing link will lead advertising driven DooH networks to breakthrough.”

Minicom Digital Signage Proof of Performance technology provides:

  • More reliable – Actual media sampling
  • More accurate – Objective to display
  • More comprehensive – End-to-end measurement

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is a media infrastructure solution provider, focused on developing solutions for the Digital Signage industry with the mission to increase infrastructure value and reduce operational costs. MDS solutions provide:

  • Advanced remote monitoring and control capabilities, with innovative technology
  • Better price/performance, lower operational costs and lower integration costs
  • High robustness and reduced risk powering over 400K displays around the world
  • High reliability and world-renown professional support

At the ScreenMedia Expo, MDS will be hosting the Digital Signage Showcase, demonstrating an entire digital signage ecosystem.  For more information, and to coordinate a personal demonstration at the show please contact: elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com

Press contact:
Elizabeta Petakovic
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +41 44 823 8009
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

May 04

Minicom Digital Signage Unveils Managed HDMI Extension with Integrated Proof of Performance (POP) Technology at ScreenMedia Expo 2010

The solution, supported by Harris® InfoCasterdigital signage technology, extends digital HDMI signal hundreds of meters while providing remote management of display assets

Zurich, Switzerland (May 4, 2010)Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm?PR_SME2), the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage marketplace, announced today that they will demonstrate a fully integrated Digital Signage system (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/case-studies.htm?PR_SME2) featuring Minicom’s HDMI Extension system with integrated Remote Display Management technology at ScreenMedia Expo 2010 (booth D5). Harris Corporation is providing its InfoCaster™ digital signage hardware and software solutions to support the system at Minicom’s stand. The show will be taking place in London (UK), on May 5, 2010.

MDS HDMI Extension solution, called DS Vision Digital (DSVD), enables extending digital HD media to hundreds of meters with central management of the remote display assets. The innovative RDM technology embedded in the solution features a proprietary Media Feedback Mechanism (MFM) for Proof of Performance (PoP).

Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage: “Our DS Vision Digital product line answers the next generation market needs for managed 24×7 long distance digital HD media distribution.  DS Vision Digital Extension system is the world’s first managed HDMI solution enabling Digital Signage operators to widely deploy rich media systems with lower operational expenses and peace of mind.”

DS Vision Digital solution provides:

  • Long distance, scalable and robust digital HDMI extension
  • Advanced remote management capabilities
  • Proof of Performance based on media sampling technology
  • Player failover capability
  • Display IP connectivity

Denise MacDonell, General Manager of Digital Signage, Harris Broadcast Communications, said: “This combined system demo at Screen Media Expo is a terrific opportunity for customers to experience the unique level of quality offered by our InfoCaster digital signage solutions.  Supporting the Minicom Digital Signage HDMI Extension and display management system in this demo allows us to ensure that our exceptional digital signage quality is not lost on the ‘last mile.’”

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is a media infrastructure solution provider, focused on developing solutions for the Digital Signage industry (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/av-products.htm?PR_SME2) with the mission to increase infrastructure value and reduce operational costs. MDS solutions provide:

  • Advanced remote management capabilities, with innovative technology
  • Better price/performance, lower operational costs and lower integration costs
  • High robustness and reduced risk powering over 400,000 displays around the world
  • High reliability and world-renown professional support

At the Screen Media Expo, MDS will be hosting the Digital Signage Showcase (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dss10.htm?PR_SME2), demonstrating the entire Digital Signage ecosystem.  For more information, and to coordinate a personal demonstration at the show please contact: elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

For more information:
Elizabeta Petakovic
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +41 44 823 8009
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com
www.minicomdigitalsignage.com

Apr 29

The Digital Signage Expert Tour at ScreenMedia Expo 2010 – Excellent on-floor education opportunity

Minicom Digital Signage is proud to have been appointed by Screenmedia Expo to run again the Digital Signage Showcase (DSS) at the 2010 Screenmedia Expo in London.

DSS is aimed at providing on-floor education to the endusers and integrators visiting Screenmedia Expo. The digital signage industry is a fragmented collection of several hundred technology and solution providers, each of them providing one piece of the puzzle in the digital signage eco-system. While a show visitor normally walks the show seeing bits and pieces of the overall application out of context, the DSS will showcase the end-to-end solution, hence giving a bird´s eyes perspective on how to plan, create, rollout and operate a full scale digital signage solution, covering from content to measurement.

Furthermore, Minicom Digital Signage will run the known Digital Signage Experts Tour on the show floor, with the goal to give an overview of the show highlights along the food chain of the typical digital signage application. Groups will be guided twice a day through the show floor by a industry insider guide, supported by a wireless communication earphone system.

To participate in this free tour sign up now – http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/events/dss10.cfm
*Participants should hurry as places are limited.

Apr 28

Eurotech annunces secure and robust ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router

Rugged cellular router provides customers with flexible connectivity solutions on wireless networks

Eurotech ZywanG9Amaro, (Italy), April 26, 2010Eurotech a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, today announces the ZyWAN G9 Cellular Router offering data solutions to 3G, CDMA and GSM/GPRS cellular networks. The rugged ZyWAN G9 provides real-time access and location-based information to any Ethernet, 802.11 or serial device for mobile and fixed data applications.

Customers can tailor the Eurotech ZyWAN G9 for use in any wireless carrier’s service area through secure, approved USB cellular adapters for a global cellular platform. Some target applications include mobile and field force automation, SCADA and telemetry, security, point of sale and Internet access as a Wi-Fi hotspot or wired connection.

Key features of the ZyWAN G9 include:

  • Simple over-the-air WEB GUI interface for configuration
  • Multiple interface connectivity via four serial ports, dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi support
  • VPN, Firewall, DHCP, DNS and NAT routing capabilities
  • GPS receiver functionality optional
  • Network flexibility, with carrier-approved USB cellular adapters
  • Ready for programming in a Linux OS, J2ME (IBMJ9) Java Virtual Machine, and OSGI (Eclipse) framework

“With the ZyWAN G9, Eurotech is able to better meet customer data needs by offering flexible options in cellular carriers, technologies and interfaces,” said Kurt Hochanadel, wireless product manager for Eurotech Inc. “Now, ZyWAN users simply go to their carrier of choice, lock the USB into the ZyWAN G9, and their data connection is up and running.”

Availability
The ZyWAN G9 is available now.

About Eurotech

Eurotech (ETH.MI) is a global company based in Italy and with locations in Europe, North America and Asia. The Eurotech group develops and markets miniaturised computers for special uses (NanoPCs) and computers featuring major computing capacity (HPCs – High-Performance Computers). With these two product categories, Eurotech aims to become a leader in implementation of the pervasive computing infrastructure commonly known as Cloud or Grid, capable of enabling an entire range of activities and value-added services in the transport, defence, industrial, medical and scientific-research sectors.

Media Contacts:
Eurotech Group
Giuliana Vidoni
+39.0433.485462
giuliana.vidoni@eurotech.com

Apr 27

Minicom Digital Signage Reveals Remote Device Management (RDM) Technology for Digital Signage Displays at Screen Media Expo 2010

Remote centralized management and Proof of Performance reduce operational costs and TCO

Zurich, Switzerland (April 27, 2010)Minicom Digital Signage (http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com/index.htm), the leader in media infrastructure solutions for the Digital Signage (DS) marketplace, will demonstrate the first Remote Device Management (RDM) solution with Proof of Performance capabilities at Screen Media Expo 2010 (booth D5). The show will be taking place in London (UK), on May 5-6, 2010.

The proprietary RDM technology enables reliable remote monitoring and control of display assets of any DS and DooH network, and marks the conceptualization of managed displays. The solution features a unique Media Feedback Mechanism (MFM) for Proof of Performance (POP) so advertisers in DooH networks can validate and audit advertising to ensure both the quantity and quality of the broadcasted ad.

With the management capabilities offered by the RDM, operators can reduce system downtime and improve visibility while reducing operational costs and increasing return on investment. The technology enables automatic triggering of support call when necessary, so network operators can intervene quickly and efficiently to reduce operational expenses and thereby total cost of ownership.

Ronni Guggenheim, CEO Minicom Digital Signage: “The world of Digital Signage is expanding rapidly with millions of displays from different vendors deployed globally. The interest of media operators is to extract the maximum value from their business-critical media infrastructure, 24/7. This creates a natural trend towards remote central management of media-space display assets, which will be a crucial capability. Our RDM technology provides an essential building block helping the market mature.”

Minicom Digital Signage RDM technology provides:

  • Easier management with consistent monitoring and control of all display assets
  • Increased reliability with actual media sampling
  • Increased robustness with objective means of monitoring and control

About Minicom Digital Signage

Minicom Digital Signage is a media infrastructure solution provider, focused on developing solutions for the Digital Signage industry with the mission to increase infrastructure value and reduce operational costs. MDS solutions provide:

  • Advanced remote management capabilities, with innovative technology
  • Better price/performance, lower operational costs and lower integration costs
  • High robustness and reduced risk powering over 400K displays around the world
  • High reliability and world-renown professional support

At the Screen Media Expo, MDS will be hosting the Digital Signage Showcase, demonstrating the entire digital signage ecosystem. For more information, and to coordinate a personal demonstration at the show please contact: elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com

For more information:

Elizabeta Petakovic
Minicom Digital Signage
T: +41 44 823 8009
elizabeta.petakovic@minicom.com

www.minicomdigitalsignage.com