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Royal Caribbean Cruises Informatively With Digital Signage
Whether is wayfinding or a information about top Broadway show performances, digital signage is a must have for Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship. Passengers quickly find and use this valuable resource to find wait times at favorite restaurants and fun activities on their trip.

Checklist: the Top Five Must-Have Videoconferencing Features
Consultant Theo Economides describes the five most important capabilities your videoconferencing system should have. Learn how to pare down to size this expansive market and choose the right system for you.

The 11 Most Popular Lighting Apps
Eleven of the most popular lighting apps from our coverage of mobile lighting technology. Featuring apps from developers like Synthe FX, Pegasus Lighting, okamotodesigns, Andrew Derrington, Alcorn McBride, Inc, 2Flying, Lazyapps, Daniel Murfin, Wybron, Inc, ADL Electronics, and Nathron for your Android and iOS device.

Why You Should Consider Attending InfoComm 2013
See the latest technology first hand at the InfoComm 2013 in Las Vegas. Ask manufactures questions about their products, develop partnerships and network with industry professionals.

A/V Management Software Looking More and More Like the IT Help Desk
Complete with the ability to submit help desk tickets, AMX’s Resource Management Suite and Crestron’s RoomView are bringing IT help desk functionality to A/V staff. While they can’t be combined with IT help desk’s yet, these products are making managing equipment easier. Their predictive ability when it comes to replacing accessories are proving invaluable.

TechDecisions Guide to 16 Projection Screens
Choosing the best projection screen should be a simple process, but you have to get the best one for your setup. Fred Ampel discussed the points you need to take into consideration and suggests some options.

30 Innovative Award Winning Digital Signage Projects
Check out the top digital signage installations from video walls to an illuminated domed ceiling, using the latest digital signage technologies. The winners of the 2013 Apex Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards were announced at Digital Signage Expo 2013. The winners include the Westfield San Francisco Centre nominated by Obscura Digital, San Francisco Public Utility Commission nominated by Obscura Digital, University of Waterloo Stratford Campus nominated by Westbury National Show Systems Ltd, Antron Showroom nominated by Float4 Interactive Technology, Dee Daa Restaurants nominated by Arsenal Media, Dolphin & Swan nominated by Xpodigital, Pepsi nominated by Intel, Westfield Shopping Center nominated by Scala Inc, Build A Bear and CBS Outdoor nominated by Manufacturing Resources International. Categories include: Business, Industry & Government, Education & Healthcare, Event Venues, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Public Spaces, Retail, Transportation.

Videoconferencing on the Cheap
Using consumer products like FaceTime, Skype and Google Hangouts for some videoconferencing is an easy way to lower collaboration costs. For more important meetings, professional tools are called for.

Including Streaming Media in Digital Signage Content
Using video in your digital signage is something many content management systems will support. Video can be used by any market segment and is something that not only are viewers used to, but they’re beginning to expect it. The key is to make the video useful and something viewers will value.

What Makes a Good Request for Proposal?
A good RFP needs to have a clearly-defined scope. Understanding new technologies, the attention to detail that accounts for every circumstance needs to be tempered with the clarity that prevents it from becoming an overwhelming document.

Providing Internet Connectivity for Events
Today at any event people are going to assume your venue is wired for Internet connectivity and that it will support wireless communications. Many event venues aren’t wired for this need and you will need people who can help you get your facility Internet connections up and running — and staying that way.

For Digital Signage, the Open Pluggable Specification Simplifies Installation
The Open Pluggable Specification is the technology used to make digital signage displays compatible with supporting equipment such as media players. This specification was invented by Intel and is now widely available. Companies such as NEC, Samsung and many more are shipping compatible products.

Understanding the Basics — Surveillance and Surveillance Cameras
Simple surveillance isn’t enough to help law enforcement. You need to have powerful enough equipment to gather surveillance data that is useful to them. However, today’s products are very capable and priced within reach.

5 Must Have Mobile Apps to Control Your Projector
Take care of everything from projector control to content management with this collection of projector control apps. Check out apps from developers such as IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation.

7 Apps Every Lighting Tech Needs On Your Mobile Device
The key to a smooth lighting production is in your hands. These 7 mobile apps are a must have for every lighting professional.