A Note from C-nario's CEONew Version of C-nario Messengerwith Advanced Web ToolsC-nario and Disk-In PRO Join Forcesin Unique Spectacular Multimedia Showin Expo 2010InfoComm 2010 – Excellent Showfor C-narioC-nario Demonstrated Digital SignageSolution Running on Microsoft WindowsEmbedded Standard 7 and Intel-BasedHardware at Screenmedia ExpoC-nario’s Digital Signage Platform Selectedfor Turk Telecom’s New Showroomin IstanbulC-nario's Implementation at the OlympicMuseum Wins the Apex AwardMarket Trends:
Digital Signage Market EmergesStronger than Ever from GlobalEconomic DownturnDigital Signage Expo (DSE) AnnouncesQ1 2010 Business Barometer Results Dear C-nario Community,
C-nario is on the move! Introducing C-nario Messenger 3.4 – the newest version of our flagship digital signage platform, comprising new Web tools allowing simple content upload and management – via the Web. In addition, it supports the Windows 7 operating system. C-nario Messenger 3.4 further positions us as one of the world’s leading providers of digital signage software.
We demonstrated the new version at InfoComm 2010, held in June in Las Vegas. We had great success at the exhibition, and our booth attracted many visitors, including decision-makers who were very interested in implementing our solutions and forming strategic partnerships with us.
We continue to strengthen our alliance with Intel and Microsoft. At Screenmedia Expo, held in London in May, we demonstrated our C-sign solution running on the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system, and an Intel-based hardware platform.
I am proud to quote Mr. Ashwin Kulkarni, senior product manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft, who said that: “For retail and hospitality, we’re delighted to work with C-nario and other industry partners to meet market needs through the optimized digital signage platform from Microsoft and Intel.”
Our alliance with Disk-In Pro resulted in another spectacular project – a multimedia show at the Israeli Pavilion at Expo 2010 China .Our previous joint project, the Olympic Experience Museum in Israel, has won the Apex Award.
Enjoy reading,
Sincerely,
Arnon Diskin
Chief Executive Officer
C-nario Ltd.
Comprising Enhanced Web Tools
C-nario announced Messenger 3.4 – a significantly enhanced version of the company’s flagship digital signage platform. The new version comprises new Web tools allowing simple content upload and management – via the Web. In addition, C-nario Messenger 3.4 supports the Windows 7 operating system.
One of the Web tools is C-nario Local Web Editor, which enables local control via the Web over a designated zone in the template/layout. A new permissions module is used to define users, roles and their associated access level. Authorized users can update video,text, flash, audio and RSS on pre-defined windows. Users can schedule content and arrange playlists inside accessible windows using a new automated, rule-based scheduling module.
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in Unique Spectacular Multimedia Show
at Expo 2010
C-nario and Disk-In Pro have successfully completed joint efforts in implementing a unique spectacular multimedia show at the Israeli Pavilion at Expo 2010 China. The Israeli Pavilion reflects the connection between the old and the new – Jewish history and tradition along with Israel’s innovation in various fields.
Disk-In Pro was responsible for the multimedia concept development, and created and implemented the multimedia shows. Part of the concept was to base the show on an Israeli innovative technology, and C-nario was selected for this mission. C-nario implemented C-nario Entertainer digital signage solution, employing the most advanced capabilities including unique show control, synchronized seamless projection, crystal clarity, precision, and geometric correction features, in pixel-perfect quality.
The unique multimedia experience at the Israeli Pavilion is based on three areas: the Whispering Garden, the Hall of Light, and the Hall of Innovations. The visitor walks through the halls and becomes acquainted with Israel and its technological achievements.
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Excellent Show for C-nario
C-nario participated at InfoComm 2010, held June 9-12, 2010 in Las Vegas. For C-nario, InfoComm 2010 was an excellent show, demonstrating the company’s technological leadership. Our booth attracted many enthusiastic market professionals, potential partners and major customers. All of them expressed their interest in additional information and cooperation. Many visitors who came to our booth were interested in solutions for large networks in the education and healthcare sectors, and for corporate applications.
C-nario’s display included:
An amazing, high impact, 12-screen videowall with a retail application, and aninteractive Xbox gameC-sign Web-based digital signage solutionfor small and medium businesses.In addition, C-nario’s products were the platform behind two unique collage displays at Christie’s and Planar’s booths. These demonstrations reflect C-nario’s alliance with leading screen manufacturers, and our ability to enable extraordinary displays using exceptional compositions of screens.
C-nario's booth
C-nario at Christie's booth
C-nario at Planar's booth
Solution Running on Microsoft Windows
Embedded Standard 7 and Intel-Based
Hardware at Screenmedia Expo
C-nario continues to strengthen its partnership with Microsoft and Intel. C-nario demonstrated its C-sign solution running on the Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system, and Intel-based hardware platform, at Screenmedia Expo, held in London, May 5-6, 2010. C-nario’s C-sign, a Web-based digital signage solution for small and medium businesses, was demonstrated on a small form factor player, supporting true high definition content.
Ashwin Kulkarni, senior product manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft Corp said: “For retail and hospitality, we’re delighted to work with C-nario and other industry partners to meet market needs through the optimized digital signage platform from Microsoft and Intel.”
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Selected for Turk Telecom’s New
Showroom in Istanbul
C-nario’s digital signage platform was selected as the main huge storefront display of Turk Telekom’s new concept showroom in Istanbul - TTGaleri. Turk Telekom is Turkey's largest telecommunications provider, Europe’s 5th and the world’s 13th largest fixed telephone operator.
The storefront display is part of a large project implemented by Dreambox, a multi-disciplinary design and production company based in Istanbul, and a C-nario business partner. The showroom serves three companies of the Turk Telekom Group: Turk Telekom, GSM wireless operator Avea, and Internet service provider TTNet. C-nario’s platform, including its unique projection feature, enables TTGaleri to display advertisements on a huge screen, while projecting the video seamlessly both horizontally and vertically (2D) using six projectors in two rows (3X2).
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Apex Award
According to researchers at Northern Sky Research, Digital Signage deserves more attention than ever, as it emerges leaner and stronger from a global economic downturn. Brands and retailers are increasingly operating their own networks and integrating screens into their in-store strategy with the ultimate objective of enhancing customer experience.
As the tides change, it's important to understand how the global markets for Digital Signage will play a part or how they will be affected.
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Digital Signage Market Emerges
Stronger than Ever from Global
Economic Downturn
According to researchers at Northern Sky Research, Digital Signage deserves more attention than ever, as it emerges leaner and stronger from a global economic downturn. Brands and retailers are increasingly operating their own networks and integrating screens into their in-store strategy with the ultimate objective of enhancing customer experience.
As the tides change, it's important to understand how the global markets for Digital Signage will play a part or how they will be affected.
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Digital Signage Expo (DSE) Announces
Q1 2010 Business Barometer Results
Digital Signage Expo’s Q1 2010 Business Barometer shows digital signage advertising, business projections and spending are trending up:
97% of all survey participants in NorthAmerica remain positive about the futureof the digital out-of-home (DOOH) industry.84% End-User/Network Operators plan toinstall for the first time, add to, replace orupgrade current digital signage systemsduring the next 12 months — up 10%over Q4 2009.68% Advertising Agency Buyers forecasta “Higher” ad spend for Q2 2010.Click here to read the story