Design-Specific Large-Format Digital Displays Create New Clients and New Opportunities For NanoLumens® at InfoComm 2013

A new wave of truly unique digital displays is poised to change the way advertisers, corporations, retailers and consumers think about digital signage and displays, according to a prediction made today by NanoLumens President, Rick Cope, on the opening day of INFOCOMM 2013. Cope issued today’s prediction as the company unveiled its new line of Design-Specific (DS) Displays at Booth #4981.

“Traditionally,” Cope explained, “large-format displays have been limited to the ‘box’ — fragile, heavy, labor and maintenance-intensive, power-hungry rectangular solutions that could never quite escape the appearance of being nothing more than a big, bulky billboard or TV.  Consumers tend to dismiss these displays because they have become so commonplace. It’s hard to make the impact you’re looking for in an increasingly distracted world, and the burden of drawing people’s attention falls on the shoulders of the content creators. Until now.”

The Medium Is Now As Impactful As The Message:

With NanoLumens’ breakthrough ability to design and manufacture large-format LED displays in virtually any size, shape, curvature, purchasers of large-format digital signage have realized that they are no longer bound by the traditional limitations of this type of digital display technology.  With the added benefits of flexing to fit any curvature, being thinner, lighter and eco-friendly, the future of large-format digital signage just got brighter. 

“Now the medium is as impactful as the message,” Cope said. “From convention centers and stadiums to retail establishments and public transportation hubs, customized large-format LED signage is allowing facility owners and advertising network operators to present their messaging in a more unique and engaging way than ever before.”

What’s more, according to Cope, societal changes are opening the floodgates for digital signage opportunities all over the world.  It is estimated that more than 60 million people move to urban areas every year, and there are now more than 500 cities with more than one million inhabitants.  “These cities offer huge new Digital-Out-Of-Home advertising opportunities, and the growth of metropolitan areas is a worldwide trend that will invariably lead to the expansion of major public transportation hubs, entertainment facilities and shopping centers.  When you consider that there are currently more than 800 international airports and more than 11,000 stadiums of varying sizes, it becomes clear that there is an enormous market for large-format LED displays.”

NanoLumens has manufactured and installed hundreds of state-of-the-art display solutions for forward-thinking retailers, sports arenas, casino gaming manufacturers and Fortune 500 corporations. “Given the overwhelming response to our Design-Specific displays, it is clear that NanoLumens’ technology is freeing people’s imaginations to envision a world where the digital message is not only seen, but also experienced through the design of the medium. 

“This trend of creating digital spaces designed to engage consumers in powerful new ways is progressing rapidly,” Cope added, “and we expect that 2013 will be an explosive year for design specific large-format LED displays. NanoLumens is proud to lead the digital display industry in this direction and we look forward to helping our customers realize their digital visions, no matter how brazen or bold. We welcome the challenge.”

NanoLumens’ NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series are a bold departure from the traditional one-size-fits-all design paradigm that has been a mainstay of the display industry for decades.  Available in 4mm, 5mm and 6mm pixel pitches, the NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS Series allow customers to specify truly unique displays in their designs and open the door for corporations, retailers and venue operators to create a completely original digital experience.

NanoLumens displays are extremely slim, ultra-lightweight, energy efficient, and feature a bright, seamless, high resolution picture quality that can be viewed from any angle throughout the display horizon without color shift or image distortion. The company’s patented display technology, which allows customers to select from 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm pixel pitch (depending on the model), promises to transform the way marketers engage their customers in every type of trade show, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, transportation and public event environment.

All NanoLumens displays accept input from nearly any device or content management system. There is no need for special software, hardware or special personnel to display content beautifully.  With a profile of only a few inches, NanoSlim DS and NanoFlex DS can be installed on virtually any surface without being obtrusive, adding the ‘WOW’ factor to any environment without taking up precious space.  NanoLumens’ patented display technology is optimized for indoor use, operating with virtually zero heat or noise while producing bright, rich, consistent color as well as superior off-axis viewing with no color shift or image distortion throughout the display horizon.
  NanoLumens’ technology has been named ‘Best Large-format LED Display’ of the year by Signage Solutions magazine in its 2012 Product of the Year awards program, as well as being recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as a 2011 future-proof tech trend and cited by The Wall Street Journal in its 2010 Technology Innovations Awards.  NanoLumens’ technology also received the 2011 Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award at the American Technology Awards.  Digital Signage Magazine awarded the NanoLumens NanoFlex a 2011 DIGI Award for “Best New Display Device – Non-LCD or Plasma.”

Be sure to follow NanoLumens on Twitter as they live-tweet from INFOCOMM 2013.

About NanoLumens:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NanoLumens®, Inc. is a privately held corporation engaged in the research, product development, marketing and sales of unique flexible and fixed large-format LED display solutions in any size, shape, or curvature, that address a yawning technology gap in the $14 billion digital display industry.  Since introducing its initial line of NanoFlex and NanoSlim displays in 2011, NanoLumens has built a portfolio of more than 20 international families of issued and filed patents on its flexible display technology that effectively address the commercial market void between relatively small flat-panel displays and huge, limited application LED boards. NanoLumens technology is not constrained by standard sizes and shapes, or by the weight, heat, noise and cost issues traditionally associated with commercial LED products.

NanoLumens NanoSlim Named 'Most Innovative Video Display Product' in 2013 SCN Awards

 NanoLumens®, the pioneering Norcross, Georgia-based company that introduced the world to large-format flexible digital display technology today announced that its NanoSlim DS (Design-Specific) LED Display has been named by Systems Contractor News as the ‘Most Innovative Video Display Product’ of the year in the magazine’s 2013 INFOCOMM Product Awards Program.

The award was presented to NanoLumens Director of Marketing, Josh Byrd, at a special awards ceremony hosted by Systems Contractor News at the INFOCOMM 2013 Show in Orlando, Florida.

 

“Our Design-Specific displays are unlike any other digital signage solution in the market,” said Byrd. “Our advanced manufacturing system allows us to reliably and efficiently manufacture large-format LED displays in any shape, size, or curvature, allowing our customers the ability to imagine and create the ultimate digital experience for their specific application.  The NanoSlim DS is a truly remarkable innovation in digital signage and it’s an honor to have our product acknowledged by Systems Contractor News.”

The SCN/InfoComm Installation Product Awards showcase the most innovative commercial AV products introduced to the market in 2012. The NanoLumens NanoSlim DS edged out the other finalists in the “Most Innovative Video Display Product” category, including LG’s 84-inch 84WS70MS-B and Barco’s C5 LED Display.

The NanoSlim DS, and NanoLumens entire line of displays, will be shown at INFOCOMM 2013 at NanoLumens Booth #4981 in the Orange County Convention Center.

NanoLumens’ technology has been named ‘Best Large-format LED Display’ of the year by Signage Solutions magazine in its 2012 Product of the Year awards program, as well as being recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as a 2011 future-proof tech trend and cited by The Wall Street Journal in its 2010 Technology Innovations Awards.  NanoLumens’ technology also received the 2011 Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award at the American Technology Awards.  Digital Signage Magazine awarded the NanoLumens NanoFlex a 2011 DIGI Award for “Best New Display Device – Non-LCD or Plasma.”

About NanoLumens:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NanoLumens®, Inc. is a privately held corporation engaged in the research, product development, marketing and sales of unique flexible and fixed large-format LED display solutions in any size, shape, or curvature, that address a yawning technology gap in the $14 billion digital display industry.  Since introducing its initial line of NanoFlex and NanoSlim displays in 2011, NanoLumens has built a portfolio of more than 20 international families of issued and filed patents on its flexible display technology that effectively address the commercial market void between relatively small flat-panel displays and huge, limited application LED boards. NanoLumens technology is not constrained by standard sizes and shapes, or by the weight, heat, noise and cost issues traditionally associated with commercial LED products.

First Complete Implementation of Google 360° Tour Launches at Ibis Bay Beach Resort!

In September 2012 Google said that its 360° Tours would bring true all-access virtual tours to hotels, resorts and retail stores all around the world, and that future starts today with the launch of Ibis Bay Beach Resort’s new website featuring an all-inclusive Google 360° Tour! According to Ibis Bay owner Chris Holland, the website has been redesigned to capture the unique character and flavor of Ibis Bay in Key West, and the virtual tour is the ultimate way for vacationers to see exactly what they’ll get and what the resort offers.

“People say that Key West is like no other place on Earth, and Ibis Bay Beach Resort is like no other place in Key West. Now with the Google 360° Tour on our new website, every potential guest can see right into each room style we offer and find out exactly what they’ll get, plus stroll along our docks, into our restaurant, up to our tortoise and macaw cages and out onto our beautiful white sand beach. It’s an amazing step up from resort photos that I think is going to change the way people book their vacations. We made sure to highlight the tour in several locations on the new website so visitors don’t miss their chance to experience the resort before they book.”

Over the last two years Ibis Bay Beach Resort has seen a multi-million dollar renovation that includes redesigned rooms, new furnishings, new landscaping, and the opening of the fresh-as-it-gets Stoned Crab restaurant that specializes in stone crab dishes.  Ibis Bay has quickly become a favorite among travelers and locals and is already having a big impact on the local community through the many events and fundraisers it hosts. 

 

“We don’t want to be the Ritz Carlton,” Holland emphasized, “and have that hotel chain sameness because it’s so boring!  We’re looking to provide travelers with a unique experience that allows them to enjoy the Key West of the 1950s while utilizing the advantages of modern technology to ensure a pleasant and fun-packed stay.  The Google 360° Tour is a great addition to the modern side of our appeal that shows in bright, beautiful images how we’ve kept the 1950s alive at Ibis Bay.”

The resort has a lot going for it: one of only eight private beaches in Key West, the island’s only flats fishing boat ramp onto the beautiful Ibis Bay, the boat-to-table Stoned Crab seafood restaurant that has two of it’s very own fishing boats delivering daily catches, and two new water walkways for guests to swim and snorkel right outside their rooms. Now all of this can be viewed up close and personal with the Google 360° Tour. On the virtual tour visitors can walk around the entire resort and through each room style using the arrow on the screen, or jump to any area they desire with the tabs located just below the tour window.

“Since I began renovating Ibis Bay two years ago we’ve made incredible improvements and progress, creating a truly unique destination that has everything a traveler could ask for,” Holland said in closing.  “From the gorgeous beaches and ocean views to the updated rooms, friendly service and stellar dining, we’ve got it all.  So whether you’re going on a family vacation, a honeymoon retreat or a weekend fishing trip, Ibis Bay is the place to stay. And you don’t have to take my word for it, because now you can check out the entire resort from the comfort of your own home before you book!”

About Ibis Bay Beach Resort:

Ibis Bay Beach Resort (www.ibisbayresort.com) embodies the very best of Key West and offers guests a vacation experience like no other. With a full deck of options for active adventure-seekers, Hemingway buffs or travelers who want to fit in with the locals, there is something special for every guest. Featuring classic 1950s Key West architecture and design elements, 600 feet of beautiful private white sand beach, a 20-foot poolside movie screen for outdoor movie nights, two Ibis Bay water walkways for swimming and snorkeling, and The Stoned Crab restaurant, Ibis Bay Beach Resort is more than a resort—it’s a destination!

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Omar Prashad Appointed Director of Sales - Systems Integration At Advanced

In a move to strengthen its sales efforts at a critically important time of expansion, Advanced, Canada’s premier AV and IT integrator, today announced the appointment of Omar Prashad to the position of Director of Sales ­– Systems Integration, effective immediately, according to David Weatherhead, Co-President at Advanced. Prashad will report directly to Vice President of Sales, Mark McPherson.

“We are pleased to announce that Omar has joined the Advanced team at this exciting time of growth,” Weatherhead said today, “Omar is an accomplished leader, having had major success in a variety of areas in the AV industry, including product sales, systems integration, sales and design engineering and sales management. We’re confident that his sales experience and leadership abilities will play a crucial role in bringing Advanced to the next level in the integration market.”

Prashad comes to Advanced from Duocom Canada Inc., where he served most recently as the Vice President of Sales and Engineering and was tasked with providing leadership and management of all sales, operations and engineering team members. Prashad was responsible for increasing revenue by reforming the organization’s sales strategy and department alignment, and also created and deployed formal operational processes that resulted in better technical utilization, accurate job costing, and an effective, efficient, repeatable project life-cycle.

Throughout his 10-year career in the AV industry, Prashad has sold, designed, and managed numerous innovative six- and seven-figure audiovisual integration projects for a wide breadth of clients in the corporate, education, healthcare and legal markets. Prior to entering the workforce, Prashad attended York University and graduated in 2003 with an Undergraduate degree in Psychology.

“Advanced stands at the forefront of Canada’s AV and IT integration market and it is with great enthusiasm that I join the team,” Prashad said today. “In my new position I will focus on driving unity and increasing revenue within the systems integration sales team, and I feel confident that Advanced will continue to achieve incredible growth in the AV and IT industry.”

About Advanced

Advanced is a leading audiovisual and collaborative communications company working with corporations, government agencies, healthcare, and educational organizations throughout Canada and beyond.  Dedicated to innovation in technology and services, Advanced has a strong set of businesses aligned to meet today’s needs.  The company offers presentation and videoconferencing solutions in addition to complete integrated systems, visual collaboration systems, rental and staging services, repair, maintenance, and value-added integration services including design and engineering, installation and audiovisual consulting. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Advanced also has offices in Ottawa, Toronto, London and Sudbury with partner offices located in Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. To learn more visit www.advanced-inc.com

Niles Brings The Party To The Backyard With High Quality Garden Speakers For Any Location

 Summer is here, and for a lot of homeowners the backyard is now their prime entertaining and living space. After they set up the tables, umbrellas, chairs, hammocks and grill, a lot of people realize something is missing. Music! Luckily, where clumsy battery-powered boomboxes once reigned supreme, permanent high performance outdoor speakers like the Niles® GS Garden Speakers are staking new ground and delivering superior quality and volume that ensures a summer of backyard fun, no weekly setup required!

Constructed with UV-stabilized ABS plastic, the same material used to build whitewater canoes and golf club heads, the Niles GS4 Loudspeaker looks just like a garden light and ensures years of trouble-free performance that can withstand just about any weather and climate that mother nature can throw at it.

One thing that is absolutely necessary for outdoor audio is that it can reach far and wide, and not just directly in front of the speakers. That’s why these Niles speakers are specifically designed with wide dispersion characteristics, which create an indoor quality audio experience that sounds just as good playing classical overtures as they do pounding out heavy metal. Any homeowners with an AV receiver can simply run speaker wires to the Niles GS4 speakers, place them wherever they want, and start enjoying incredible audio outdoors!

The engineers at Niles left no stone unturned when developing these speakers, and designed a 4” mineral-filled polypropylene woofer that delivers long-lasting performance with rich, deep sound, and a 1” Teteron® tweeter with ultra-wide dispersion to maximize the sound quality in outdoor environments. With the included UV-resistant cables and waterproof wire-nuts, owners can enjoy long-lasting, trouble free, reliable connections. Plus, with the pre-installed wall-mount brackets and Niles’ Twist & Lock® connection, the speaker can easily be mounted on a wall or stake-mounted anywhere in the yard!

To drive home the power of every drum hit and bass line, the Niles GSS10 10” In-Ground Subwoofer pumps out up to 110 dB of theater quality bass. And it does this without taking up a big footprint in the yard, thanks to its ingenious design that allows the sub to be planted in the ground, with only a mushroom-like port tube sticking out of the surface. Constructed from industrial strength PVC, the GSS10 will provide years of listening pleasure when installed properly.

With a recommended burial depth of just 16”-18” and dimensions of 14” x 30”, installation is simple and the subwoofer can be placed just about anywhere. All GS Garden Speakers are backed by Niles’ Limited Lifetime Warranty. For more information on Niles’ GS Garden Speakers, please visit http://www.nilesaudio.com.

About Niles®

California-based Niles® is a 33-year-old brand recognized as The First Name in Custom Installation®. Niles is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of audio/video custom installation products and accessories and is guided by its vision to be the world’s leading provider of products and services that enable professional custom installers to design and install systems that delight their customers. Additional information may be obtained by visiting www.nilesaudio.com.

Niles is part of the Core® Brands division of Nortek, Inc. Core Brands combines the product and marketing strengths of ten iconic audio, power management and control brands into a single business unit that includes ATON®, BlueBOLT®, ELAN®, Furman®, Niles®, Panamax®, Proficient®, SpeakerCraft®, Sunfire® and Xantech® brands.

Niles is a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc., a global, diversified company whose many market-leading brands deliver broad capabilities and a wide array of innovative, technology-driven products and solutions for lifestyle improvement at home and at work. Please visit www.nortekinc.com for more information.

Florida Keys Flats Fishing Is Just Outside Your Door When You Stay At Ibis Bay!

Flats fishermen only need to check out one place in Key West for the best access to the island’s plentiful bay — the new IBIS BAY Beach Resort! Guests with flats boats have direct access to the resort’s private boat ramp, which happens to be the only boat ramp on the bay in Key West. It puts flats fishing just outside the door for anyone who stays at the beautiful trendy resort, and there are even special Fish Camp rooms with maritime decorations and outdoor cleaning stations — perfect for guests who enjoy casting a line on the open sea!

Over the last two years the resort has seen a multi-million dollar renovation that includes redesigned rooms, new furnishings, new landscaping, and the opening of the fresh-as-it-gets Stoned Crab restaurant that specializes in stone crab dishes.  IBIS BAY has quickly become a favorite among travelers and locals and is already having a big impact on the local community through the many events and fundraisers it hosts.  As the island’s only beach resort to embrace Key West’s Cuban history, IBIS BAY stands alone as both a resort and a destination.  Owner Chris Holland is all about authentic travel, and he has fused the island’s classic 1950s style with 21st century comforts to create a fun, unique Key West destination.

“We don’t want to be the Ritz Carlton,” Holland emphasized, “and have that hotel chain sameness because it’s so boring!  We’re looking to provide travelers with a unique experience that allows them to enjoy the Key West of the 1950s while utilizing the advantages of modern technology to ensure a pleasant and fun-packed stay.   The Fish Camp and our exclusive private boat dock are tailored specifically to flats fishermen, and only flats boats can get into the water on our beautiful shallow bay.  Ibis Bay is basically an untapped fishing spot, so the amount of wildlife here is truly incredible and can make for an amazing day or weekend trip for flats fishermen.”

 

The new on-site Stoned Crab restaurant offers a true boat-to-table seafood experience with daily deliveries of fresh stone crab, lobster and other locally caught delicacies that go right from the restaurant’s dock to the kitchen. Located on the property of IBIS BAY, the restaurant has been a big hit with locals and visitors who love dining on the freshest seafood in town.

“People say that Key West is like no other place on Earth, and IBIS BAY Beach Resort is like no other place in Key West,” Holland said.  “Since I took over the Blue Lagoon and turned it into IBIS BAY we’ve made incredible improvements and progress, creating a truly unique destination that has everything a traveler could ask for, from the gorgeous beaches and ocean views to the updated rooms, friendly service and stellar dining. Whether you’re going on a family vacation, a honeymoon retreat or a weekend fishing trip, Ibis Bay is the place to stay!”

About IBIS BAY Beach Resort:

IBIS BAY Beach Resort (www.ibisbayresort.com) embodies the very best of Key West and offers guests a vacation experience like no other. With a full deck of options for active adventure-seekers, Hemingway buffs or travelers who want to fit in with the locals, there is something special for every guest. Featuring classic Key West architecture and design, 600 feet of beautiful private beach, a 20-foot poolside movie screen for outdoor movie nights and The Stoned Crab restaurant, IBIS BAY Beach Resort is more than a resort—it’s a destination.

Stampede To Present DemoPad Control Solution to Integrators at Infocomm 2013

Stampede Presentation Products, Inc. has been appointed to serve as a strategic distributor of DemoPad, a revolutionary software-based control solution that offers customized control interfaces that allow installers to provide their clients with world-class control solutions regardless of system size or budget, according to an announcement made today by Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly.

By focusing on software that allows installers to create their own custom GUIs for their company or for each client, DemoPad reduces the costs traditionally associated with custom control systems. With simple tools to create these GUIs for iOS and Android devices, DemoPad installers can easily, quickly and affordably implement impressive touch screen interfaces that offer integrated control of audiovisual equipment, lighting, HVAC, CCTV, gate automation, window blinds and access control. 

“We’re very excited present the aggressively priced DemoPad solution to installers seeking high quality, high margin control solutions in the constantly evolving control market,” Kelly said today. “Not only does DemoPad’s software solution offer flexible, customizable control GUI’s, but it also allows installers to integrate all key AV elements into the control system, generating opportunities for additional sales of complimentary hardware, such as matrix switchers and IR controllers sourced from other vendors.”

During Infocomm 2013, Stampede will host a series of informational sessions, presenting a comprehensive DemoPad overview, and provide dealers and installers the opportunity to enroll in future training sessions to obtain an initial programming certification and user license. These sessions will take place in Room W205B of the Orange County Convention Center, on June 12, 13, and 14, from 8:30AM – 10:00AM.

About Stampede

Known for its value-added distribution, Amherst, New York-based Stampede is the leading distributor of presentation equipment including LCD/DLP projectors and flat panel displays. Stampede provides a complete range of brand name presentation equipment to a variety of audio/video, computer, and home theater resellers and integrators in the United States, Canada and Latin America. These resellers rely on Stampede for value-added services in distribution, marketing and solution- based sales. Stampede annually produces the “Big Book of AV,” a 1,000-page catalog and companion website (www.BigBookofAV.com) providing hundreds of sales, installation and spec tips for Stampede’s dealers in addition to product details on more than 5,000 SKUs. For more information on Stampede, log onto www.stampedeglobal.com.