APG Displays Showcases a Spectacular Array of Videowall Solutions at InfoComm 2015

Underscoring its commitment to providing AV professionals with the most innovative solutions available, APG Displays, North America’s leading distributor of videowalls, is showcasing several new displays side-by-side at InfoComm 2015 in Booth #3569 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

“APG Displays is committed to providing AV industry professionals with the most stunning and effective videowall solutions on the market,” APG Displays President David Weatherhead said. “To give attendees an immersive experience, our booth is the only place at InfoComm where they can directly compare the latest small pixel-pitch direct view LED, LCD, and LPD videowalls and ultra-large LCD displays.”

APG Displays is prominently featuring Leyard’s 12-foot wide full HD LED videowall with a high pixel-pitch resolution of 1.9mm. “Leyard’s 1.9mm videowall is designed with a stunning resolution to maximize audience engagement,” Weatherhead said. “Now, all InfoComm attendees will be able to see this videowall’s power first-hand.”

APG Displays is also showcasing a 16-foot wide Prysm 190-inch LPD Cascade Touchscreen Videowall that demonstrates the latest collaboration technology, Orion’s new 98-inch LCD screen with 4k UHD resolution, and NEC’s 55-inch LCD videowall range demonstrating 4k loop-though playback. The booth is also displaying Green Hippo’s AViary range of video players and processors featuring the Par4keet 4k media player. 

“We strive to provide an interactive, in-person experience for anyone interested in renting or purchasing a videowall,” Weatherhead said. “After InfoComm, all displays will be available for viewing at the APG Displays’ Assessment Centers in Orlando and Toronto.”

This past year, APG Displays has experienced record-breaking growth. They recently opened a large office in Orlando, Florida, dramatically increasing the size of their videowall rental fleet.  They also signed a North American distribution agreement with Green Hippo for their new AViary Video Processor Range.

To see the latest videowall technologies, visit APG Displays at InfoComm 2015 at Booth #3569.

Advanced Brings York University Atrium To Life With Stunning Ultra-Thin Bezel Videowall Installation!

York University’s Schulich School of Business, one of the world’s top business schools, wanted to replace their dim projector screen with a vivid display to compliment the modern aesthetic of their new atrium. To do so, they turned to Advanced, Canada’s leading AV integrator, to envision and install a 4x4 panel 55” LCD ultra-thin bezel videowall in the school’s new space.

“Advanced is honored to have been selected for this prestigious project,” Advanced President David Weatherhead said today. “The school’s former projector screen was not compatible with the room’s natural light. We were able to replace the old system with a videowall that vividly delivers content to students.”

The ultra-thin LCD bezel videowall with a 4mm seam gap is made up of 16 panels to display one, complete image. The content feed, comprised of announcements, videos and photos, is managed from the network operations room. All content is managed and displayed by a BrightSign XD digital media player.

“The ultra-thin bezel LCD videowall is the ideal technology for this space because it is as visually stunning in high ambient light and more cost effective than traditional LED displays,” Weatherhead said. “The videowall’s content distribution mechanism allows administrators to send an image to any monitor from the network operations room. This gives them complete control over the content in real time.”

What’s more, the videowall is easily serviceable due to the unique pull-out videowall bracket system Advanced installed. Since the University runs the display twelve hours per day, it’s important that the videowall can be easily serviced should a failure happen.  “The videowall mounting system allows for increased maintenance flexibility, which is vital when managing a display in a public space,” Weatherhead added.

Known as Canada’s Global Business School™, the Schulich School of Business in Toronto is ranked among the world’s leading business schools by a number of global surveys. Schulich’s MBA program is ranked #1 in the world by the Aspen Institute (a Washington, DC-based leadership think tank) in a global survey that identifies which schools are doing the best job of preparing future business leaders for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern-day business. Schulich’s MBA program is ranked #1 in Canada by Forbes.

Ibis Bay Beach Resort Introduces Key West to "GoPro® Vacationing"

IBIS BAY Beach Resort, the forward looking Key West resort that first introduced vacationers to “Nightboarding” in 2012, is now taking fun to a whole new level with the introduction of “GoPro® Vacationing!”  According to owner-operator Chris Holland, IBIS Bay has just taken delivery of ten 2014 model year Yamaha jet skis and each one of them is equipped with a GoPro® HD video camera as part of the standard rental package.

“The IBIS Bay GoPro-equipped jet skis are a first for the resort capital of the United States. We’re very proud to be the ones to bring the idea of GoPro® Vacationing to the Florida Keys,” Holland explained.  “We’re even more excited to let vacationers know that the cameras are free with all our jet ski rental packages.  We’re not charging a dime more and we’re taking water sports to a whole new level of enjoyment!”

IBIS Bay jet skis can be rented for $130 for the 1-1/2 hour Island Tour, for $110 for the 1-1/2 hour Early Morning tour, or for $130 for the 1-1/2 hour Sunrise Tour, which includes a full pre-tour breakfast as part of the package price.

Vacationers can also rent GoPro cameras as an option when they are renting the resort’s scooters or bicycles. GoPro rental fees are $35 for the first day, $22.50 for the second day, and $11.25 for every day thereafter.  GoPro cameras and SD Memory Cards can are available at the IBIS BAY Tiki Hut on the front Beach or at the Fun Desk, which is located in the lobby of the resort.

GoPro cameras are transforming the way consumers capture, manage, share and enjoy meaningful life experiences. They empower people to capture compelling, immersive photo and video content of themselves participating in their favorite activities. “We provide mounts for jet skis, bikes and scooters,” Holland explained, “so our guests can easily take their GoPro camera from recreational activity to the next. Making the GoPro cameras available is just one more way that IBIS BAY makes a stay here a destination stay they will always remember!”

The IBIS BAY Fun Desk brings together all the best attractions of Key West, saving travelers time and money by offering them everything they could want all in one place.  With one visit guests can book and schedule activities for their entire trip, and then get on with enjoying their vacation.  The desk is open to the entire public.  Visitors need not be guests of the resort to benefit from the experience.  The full list of activities, packages, and specials can be found at www.ibisbayresort.com/attractions, and visitors can book in advance by calling the Fun Desk at (305) 296-0616.

Stampede Debuts Line of Fully Assembled Commercial Grade Digital Kiosks Powered By United Visual Products

North America’s largest ProAV solutions provider Stampede Presentation Products, Inc. today announced the immediate market introduction of a new line of turnkey, fully assembled, out of the box UL Listed digital kiosks. Powered by kiosk manufacturer United Visual Products (www.uvpdigitalsignage.com) this next generation of digital kiosks are designed to be a sleek, simple, easy-to-use solution for every type of kiosk installation.

“When shopping for a product end-users want the kind of clear-cut options and pricing information that retail kiosks can provide,” explained Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly. “Until today, however, the process of sourcing the components for kiosk installation, and configuring it for custom applications, has been a cumbersome, time- and labor-consuming exercise.  Our strategic partnership with United Visual Products effectively removes the guesswork from this process and makes the installation of revenue-producing kiosks a simple and practical reality for every type of customer facing environment.”

Now, according to Kelly, for one set price, customers will receive a complete package that includes an interactive touch screen kiosk, a lifetime touch screen software license (no annual renewal), and all other required hardware. Using the included touch screen software, installers can remotely create and manage an interactive kiosk. This will build customer loyalty, can capture customer email opt-ins, provide interactive way-finding, serve up information, and display a customer’s entire catalog in one place. What’s more, Magento based websites can also be integrated into these touch screen kiosks!

The Remote Access Digital Kiosks allow network managers to remotely control an unlimited amount of kiosks from one and/or multiple locations. With the ability to display any combination of static advertisements, videos, commercials, weather & news forecasts, RSS feeds, QR Codes and more, these kiosks are ideal for any high traffic commercial setting. Each commercial grade digital kiosk comes with a lifetime software license (new annual renewal) and all other required hardware.

The Plug & Play Digital Kiosks are ideal for small businesses looking for a cost- effective solution to promote and advertise to their customers or patients. Using the included Ad Player software, content can be scheduled and uploaded using a USB thumb drive. These kiosks are a great entry level to digital signage and at any point you can upgrade to remote access.

Both digital kiosks come with pre-installed, tested and fully configured commercial grade internal hardware components. The S-PVA Technology enables an easy, crisp, sharp, and clear viewing of each kiosk’s content from any angle. Equipped with a built-in advanced media player, storing and playing videos has never been easier. The media player can also store scrolling text messages and animated graphics.

The 2-inch, RAZOR thin kiosks are crafted with a sturdy, long-lasting powder coated metal cabinet and feature high-impact, commercial grade tempered glass to ensure extreme durability. With built in temperature sensors, the advanced intelligent internal cooling system exhausts heat, which adds years of usability to the screens. Also, each kiosk comes with secure lock and theft protection to ensure the product’s safety.

Each screen comes with a commercial grade LCD panel and LED back lighting to produce a longer life. Designed for high heat dissipation, the screens can operate 24/7 and are rated for 50,000 hours of continuous play. If the screens do not need to be consistently powered up, the digital sign scheduling software allows users to program content to play on a specific day or time. The auto on/off feature also allows users to schedule specific times for the kiosks to power on and off.  Third-party software and media players such as BrightSign®, SCALA, Four Winds Interactive, BroadSign™, etc. are fully compatible with these kiosks.

Core Brands Debuts Furman P-8 Pro C Power Conditioner Featuring Advanced Power Management for Audio, Video and Broadcast

Underscoring its commitment to meet the increasingly complex and challenging power conditioning needs of audio, video and broadcast professionals, Core Brands today introduced the Furman P-8 PRO C Power Conditioner. This Classic Series 20Amp power conditioner delivers superior protection, outstanding performance and exclusive Furman technologies such as Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) and Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT).

Featuring a rugged 1-RU chassis with a minimalistic front panel, the P-8 PRO C is ideal for power conditioning applications where front panel metering and illumination are not required. The P-8 PRO C provides users with Furman’s acclaimed SMP surge protection circuit. The technology’s ability to safely absorb, clamp and dissipate transient voltages virtually eliminates service calls. The device’s over-voltage circuitry (EVS) protects against accidental connections to 208 or 240 VAC by shutting off incoming power until over-voltage is completely corrected.

The nine-outlet unit is also equipped with LiFT — providing filtration against excessive AC line noise, ensuring optimal performance without any leakage to ground.

“Our new P-8 PRO C classic series power conditioner for audio/video professionals builds on the success of Furman’s renowned P-8 PRO II,” said John Benz, Director of Power and Accessories for Core Brands. “Using our power protection and filtering capabilities, the P-8 PRO C features our venerable Series Multi-Stage Protection circuit as well as Furman’s exclusive Linear Filter Technology, creating advanced and comprehensive transient voltage suppression and conditioning for any professional A/V application.”

More information on the P-8 PRO C and Furman’s full line of products is available at www.furmansound.com.