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Three Tips for Getting the Most out of an Outdoor Digital Signage Display
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 30th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Outdoor digital signage displays have many advantages and benefits as a form of communication. An outdoor screen can communicate to a large audience in a dynamic and engaging way, but using a screen outdoors does involve a fairly significant investment. Therefore, no matter what the reason for using an outdoor digital signage display, getting the most out of the screen is essential for getting a good return on this investment. Read More
Digital Signage and the Value of Real-time Information
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 26th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Providing customers and service users with information is an important facet to many industries. Service providers such as hospitals, schools, colleges, public libraries, train stations and bus depots all need to keep people informed of the latest news, information and changes. Doing so, however, is not easy without digital signage. Read More
Outdoor Digital Signage appropriate Brightness Levels
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 25th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Outdoor digital signage posses many challenges; with screens exposed to the elements, protection against the weather, temperature and physical impact is essential for any outdoor display. Failure to provide adequate protection can lead to screen failure, costly replacements and screen downtime. Read More
Digital Signage for Corporate Communication
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 23rd, 2012 | 0 Comments
Corporate communication is any communication a company requires, this may be to the public, visitors, shareholders and employees. Whomever the corporate communication is directed at, it shouldn’t be taken for granted. Efficient corporate communication can make a business more efficient, raise its profile and ensure all the cogs that make up a large corporation are meshing in the correct way. Poor communication can lead to all sorts of problems for corporations. A lack of faith in management by shareholders, poor reputation from customers and inefficient practices are all likely if corporate communication is ineffective. Digital signage is an ideal solution. Read More
Outdoor LCD Enclosure – One Temperature Extreme to the Other
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 19th, 2012 | 0 Comments
An Outdoor LCD Enclosure has a lot to contend with. Weather elements such as rain, sleet, snow or hail all need protecting against, while outdoor screens need also to be rugged to ensure they are not smashed through accident or vandalism. But an outdoor LCD Enclosure faces other challenges too, namely in the wide range of temperatures that they face during the different seasons. Read More
NEMA 4 Protection for LCD and Plasma Screens
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 17th, 2012 | 1 Comments
Knowing if a digital signage system can be used in outdoor locations, or anywhere there is a risk of water contact such as in wash down environments, is made simple by the National Electrical Manufactures Association rating system (NEMA).
The NEMA 4 and NEMA 4x ratings, signify that the enclosure is water resistant enough that it can not only withstand splashes of water but also can be hosed down or left in the rain without ill effects. The NEMA 4 standard applies not only to LCD enclosure or digital signage systems but also any electrical enclosure. Read More
Digital Menu Boards and Restaurant Digital Signage
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 17th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Restaurant Digital signage is highly effective, especially the fast food industry and short order outlets such as coffee shops and sandwich bars. People often visit these locations because of the speedy service, and digital signage can help make the experience a better one for the customer. Read More
High Brightness and Commercial Screens – Reviewed
Posted by: Richard Williams | Posted on: January 16th, 2012 | 0 Comments
With the boom of outdoor digital signage and outdoor TV systems the growing need for high brightness and commercial grade televisions is widening.
Standard TV devices can often be used in outdoor locations (as long as they are protected by an outdoor LCD enclosure) however, under direct sunlight and n high brightness areas the screen can become washed out, difficult to read and can even reflect glare. Read More