NanoLumens Advises Brick and Mortar Retailers to Think Out of the Box When It Comes to Engaging Their Customers

With the battle between e-commerce and retail locations constantly intensifying, NanoLumens, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of visualization solutions, is advising attendees of GlobalShop 2015 to start thinking out of the box if they hope to stop the flight of consumers from brick and mortar retailers to online shopping.  

NanoLumens will be exhibiting its visualization solutions at Booth #1901 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from March 24-26, 2015.  The company’s capabilities will also be immediately apparent to every GlobalShop attendee who walks through the main entrance of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  That’s because Emerald Expositions, producers of the GlobalShop Show, have partnered with NanoLumens to create a spectacular interactive entrance to GlobalShop 2015.

“In many cases, traditional retailers are in danger of falling behind online retailers, so it will be interesting to see if, when, and how they respond to the ever-expanding digital age,” said Nate Remmes, NanoLumens Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “With e-commerce continuing to expand at a dramatic rate, the need for brick and mortar fulfillment could diminish if retailers don’t do something quickly to enhance the in-store experience for their customers.”

Retail stores are still the launch point for companies to tell their brand story and introduce their new lines, particularly when it comes to fashion, Remmes explained. “It’s precisely this human experience that allows retail stores to compete with online retailers, but it is going to take a new kind of retail environment to capture the imagination and loyalty of 21st century consumers. The rise of intelligent visualization solutions —solutions that truly engage and hold a customer’s attention— is a very exciting development that store designers need to pay very close attention to. Digital solutions with this type of technology incorporated into stores will create and enhance the retail experience and also increase the efficiency of sales.” 

The most challenging aspect is incorporating technology that doesn’t take over the design elements of the brand and store. “The great thing about NanoLumens is that we create customized visualization solutions in any shape, size, or curvature; solutions that merge with the design elements of the store,” Remmes continued. “Most traditional solutions are simply ‘displays’ that come in a fixed 16:9 aspect ratio—but we realize that every brand has unique design requirements. Most technology manufacturers don’t acknowledge that what they offer needs to be in rhythm with the experience being created in a store. This gives us an edge that really can’t be matched by any other company.”

NanoLumens works with retailers and retail designers to create visualization solutions that are unique to the brand, the location and the story. Through this creation of digital visualization, NanoLumens empowers retailers to create experiences, evoke emotion and tell their brand’s story, which ultimately will sell more products, according to Remmes. “By turning the retail store into a unique media platform, NanoLumens helps the retailer create a unique experience on the final station of the Omni-channel path to purchase.”

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 and highly innovative products promise to transform the way companies engage their audiences in every type of higher education, retail, hospitality, stadium, arena, casino, 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 displays 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.

Stampede to Demonstrate the Many Ways to Strike Gold in Vegas at DSE 2015!

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Digital signage resellers attending DSE 2015 who think the only chance they have to 'strike it rich' is either at the slot machines or the tables should bypass the casinos and proceed immediately to Booth #2128, where they will find that Stampede will be offering a number of exciting new risk-free ways to build revenues and profits by incorporating complete digital signage solutions into their 2015 business plans. 

“Displays, media servers, media content, managed services, and all of the traditional product categories that attach to make a complete digital signage solution will be displayed at this year’s DSE,” said Kevin Kelly, President & COO of North America’s oldest, largest, and still fastest growing distributor of high value-added ProAV solutions.  “No one offers more ways to ‘strike gold’ in today’s dynamic digital signage industry than Stampede.  We offer solutions for every vertical market and in every major system configuration, from simple in-store signage to complete customer engagement solutions.” 

What’s more, according to Kelly, Stampede will be making its business points at this year’s DSE by wrapping them around an array of exciting in-booth promotions that are all themed around the gold rush that made the West famous. 

As for the business side of the show program, Stampede will be offering it all: 

•  The Samsung RM48D Smart Signage Platform, featuring a wireless connection and offering both portrait and landscape modes of operation, as well as a custom wall-mount solution that makes this choice the industry’s most complete ‘signage in a box’ solution.

•  The just-introduced 70” NEC E705 Display that is built upon NEC’s proven V Series digital signage platform.  This is the clear winner when it comes to high quality, cost-effective display signage panels that can be used in a wide variety of applications.

•  The industry-leading Sharp Professional PN-Y Series of digital signage displays, incorporating a built-in USB content player, fan-less architecture, and out-of-the-box portrait and landscape mode operation — all of which makes this option the perfect reduced profile winner.

•  The new 98LS95A-5B LG display from LG Electronics, which is the new 98” addition to the state-of-the-art LG line-up featuring 4K resolution, IPS glass, as well as the software needed to enable the screen to be divided into video wall quadrants using WebOS.

•  High performance, weather-proof SunBrite displays for every kind of outdoor signage environment.

•  The latest MicroTile solutions from Christie Digital that can be used in video wall applications, broadcast studios, and so much more.

•  The ultra-bright DS55LX3 55” DynaScan video wall that is specifically designed to deliver a brilliant, high ambient light solution.

“Just as important as the display solutions on exhibit are the content management systems that can be combined with them,” Kelly emphasized.  “Stampede offers everything a ProAV dealer needs to profit from offering digital signage solutions and this includes content management solutions from 11 Giraffes, BrightSign, Cenique, and WonderSign.” 

Finally, Stampede will be offering ProAV resellers a complete range of services to make their implementation and use of digital signage solutions as simple and efficient as possible, including nationwide warehousing; direct-to-job delivery; market-dedicated digital signage specialists; account relationship managers strategically placed throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America; pre-configured solutions for specific installs; a selection from more than 150 different manufacturers; and professional services that include installation, network monitoring, and system configuration. 

“We’re doing everything possible to help DSE 2015 attendees strike it rich in the most meaningful way possible,” Kelly concluded, “and that’s with well thought-out solutions that include every piece of the digital signage puzzle — displays, content management platforms, media, and services.  Don’t gamble your future anywhere else. Come to Stampede, where you will always ride ahead of the herd.”

Advanced's Innovative AV Installation At GE Global Innovation Center Wins The Gold 2014 DSE APEX Award

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Advanced, Canada’s leading AV and IT integrator, today announced that its IQ™ Global Innovation Center installation won the Gold DSE 2014 Apex Award – the highest honor - in the Business, Industry & Government category. The installation consists of 55 rooms and a jaw-dropping 58-foot Prysm LPD video wall specifically designed for customer exploration. The award was announced on February 12th, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
“We are thrilled to be awarded with the top honor by Digital Signage Expo for our installation at the Global Innovation Center,” Advanced Co-President David Weatherhead said today. “GE specifically chose Advanced to design and install AV solutions that would offer their customers the ultimate experience, and we are proud to be recognized for achieving such.”
 
Advanced utilized the most cutting-edge AV solutions throughout the facility. The Prysm video wall and several wall-mounted touchscreen displays allow customers to explore GE’s energy technologies firsthand, while enabling them to discover solutions to improve and enhance their energy grids. The AV installation also encompasses an additional 54 rooms, including executive offices, boardrooms, training rooms, meeting rooms and many more.
 
The annual DSE Apex Awards honor innovation as demonstrated in the deployment of technology in the global digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home industries. All nominated content is judged based on its ability to tackle a challenge, develop a solution and product an effective result. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners are announced for each category.
 
Photo Caption 1. Gold APEX Award accepted by Advanced Co-President David Weatherhead
 
Photo Caption 2. GE Customer Experience Center video wall