Monthly Archives: January 2015

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Music in the Digital Era

The music industry has gone through some interesting changes in the last 20 years. Back in the hay days of vinyl records there were a couple of basic strategies that the record companies employed for making money…Singles and LPs. Then along came 8-tracks, cassettes, and CDs, and the Singles went by the wayside. Now with the advent of the Internet, Singles have made a resurgence and are the primary sellers for downloads. But now they have to compete like never before with the Napsters and other file sharing sites that are potentially pulling revenue away. There are a lot of reproductions floating around out there that are the result of people converting their vinyl record to CDs, especially on these file sharing sites.

The record companies are not the only ones that are having to deal with issues never before encountered in the music industry. Consumers have to be more technology savvy to insure that the music they are purchasing in the digital world meets with the same quality standards that they took for granted with vinyl records. Even with the introduction of music CDs into the marketplace, there has been a subtle sacrifice in music quality. Most people will tell you that CDs are superior to vinyl records because they are digital and do not scratch and pop like vinyl records. This is true, but if you have a pristine vinyl record and a good system to play it on, the sound is superior to CDs. This is because a vinyl records is a continuous sound wave, where as a digital recording is a sampling of that original sound wave. The sample rate on a standard audio CD is 44.1 KHZ which is translated into 44,100 data points per second.

Although it may take a true audiophile to distinguish the difference between an analog vinyl record versus a CD, the fact remains that there has been a degree of sacrifice in order for music to enter into the digital world. But that is not the end of story. As demand increases across the board for faster Internet speeds and reduced download times, digital music is being compressed in order to make the file smaller to download faster. What started out as a 44.1 KHZ sample rate may now be compressed down to 256k, 128k, or even 64k. The question is would you be willing to pay $ 1 to download a digital single at the original CD quality and wait a while for the file to download and take up the space on your hard drive to store it, of would you pay the same $ 1 to download an inferior quality product that downloads faster and takes up less space?

The answer is that the vast majority of consumers wouldn’t even know to ask themselves the question.

John Brigaitis is the adminstrator and primary author for the website Convert Vinyl Records to CDs where general discussions take place and technical details are disclosed regarding the process of creating a digital archive of vinyl records.

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Digital Signage In The Healthcare Industry

Digital signs have long been a feature of many public places like airports, stations and shopping centres; now they are being used in the healthcare industry.

Information can be a static display, with for instance, a welcome message, or a continuous loop of text and pictures. Digital signage in the healthcare industry can be used in many more ways than this. A highly visible screen showing current waiting times and other such information is very useful for staff and patients alike. In the past, staff couldn’t make a report before completion of a procedure; now, automatic logging of the information displayed allows instant analysis of workflow. In a real sense the report is created as the various events occur.

People naturally find digital screens far more pleasing to the eye than badly written whiteboards or posters. Their ability to grab and hold attention can be used to the full. Of course, the screen layout has to be carefully thought about, as too much information is more liable to confuse than inform. The rule is: keep it simple. After all, the job of digital signage displays in the healthcare industry is not to advertise or entertain, but to provide vital, real-time information.

Staff will benefit from the use of an integrated system. For instance, a scanner can read the barcode on a patient’s wristband as they go into the operating theatre, giving information to staff outside the theatre. Temperature, humidity and other environmental readings can be automatically displayed on LCD screens, making it simple for staff to monitor activity around the clinic or hospital.

Frequently asked questions about directions and waiting times are responsible for taking up much of the staff’s time. An integrated digital signage system can answer these questions automatically, freeing up staff to carry out the job they are supposed to be doing. This, in turn, can only have positive benefits for the wellbeing of patients. Linking of the system to other hospitals and clinics is, of course, not a problem. Such simple information sharing between different teams and buildings makes workflow much easier. By looking at the LCD display screen in front of you, all the information you need for effective patient care is available without the need to ask questions by phone, email or memo.

Gaining people’s attention during the present cash-strapped times has forced advertisers to use the most effective means available. Advertisements on digital screens in visitor or patient waiting areas is the best way of reaching a captive audience. Advertisements, alternating with patient-focused information, provide a service to patients and visitors while simultaneously providing a revenue stream for the hospital, clinic or nursing home.

Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly how long you have to wait until it’s your turn to see the doctor?

Stephanie Andrew writes and publishes articles for Sussex base SEO consultants, ePage Solutions, whose clients include digital signs International.

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U.S. Army Expands Usage of Desktop Alert Notification System at Task Force Strike! and U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

Chatham, New Jersey (PRWEB) November 03, 2014

Today Desktop Alert Inc., the ‘less than one minute alerting platform’ used by the U.S. Military and numerous healthcare and corporate organizations worldwide, announced that the U.S. Army has continued to expand usage of the Desktop Alert Mass Notification platform both home and abroad with deployments in Afghanistan as well as at Fort Bragg. The same deployment is now in operation at Northern Command/NORAD Enterprise.

Task Force Strike is a US-led task force in the central and Eastern regions of Afghanistan. Task Force Strike comprises the US 2nd Brigade Combat Team, US 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) (United States), from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Task Force Strike operates under the Combined Joint Task Force 10/RC East. TF Strike is responsible for the train and advise mission for the 201st ANA Corps in the North of Kabul portion of Eastern Afghanistan and serve as Train, advise & Assist Command North East.

The United States Army Special Operations Command (Airborne) (USASOC) is the command charged with overseeing the various special operations forces of the United States Army and is the largest component of the United States Special Operations Command. Its mission is to organize, train, educate, man, equip, fund, administer, mobilize, deploy and sustain Army special operations forces to successfully conduct worldwide special operations.

“Crucial in the selection process was our platforms very unique ability to deliver network alerts in seconds as opposed to minutes with both low bandwidth consumption and a zero need for expansion of hardware and system configurations. Our notification platform runs on the customers’ existing computational infrastructure and never requires an on-site install engineer. These installs were completed over the phone in a few hours start to finish. Lastly, the sustainment costs are historically low when compared to all known and approved DoD MNS alternatives”, said Howard Ryan, Founder and CEO Desktop Alert Inc.

Desktop Alert is an approved U.S. Army Leidos / EM2P Emergency Notification Platform. Desktop Alert has been selected as the primary network alerting platform at:


Northern Command/NORAD Enterprise
National Guard (ARMY and ANG Enterprise)
Fort Hood
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Fort Gordon
Fort Bragg Special Operations Command
TF Strike Afghanistan
MRAP Units Afghanistan
Fort Campbell
Fort Knox
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leonard Wood
GLWACH
Fort Rucker
Fort Polk
The United States Military Academy (USMA)
Keller Hospital at West Point (KOCH)
Notable Mention: All FEMA HQ locations nationwide
And numerous other U.S. Army locations locations

“When lives are at stake, second’s count. Desktop Alert is the only known DoD vendor with a 10 second poll rate capability for network alerting beit a on-premise or cloud-based deployment of our notification system. A five year review of our DoD client reports indicate 99% of all network alerts were and continue to be received in less than 60 seconds with a bulk of the alerts being received in under 30 seconds. Latency-based network alerts introduce the risk of failure to all missions. We hang our technological hat on the speed of the alerts delivery, the speed of the alerts receipt and doing so with little to no deprecation of the networks bandwidth” said Howard Ryan, CEO and Founder Desktop Alert Inc.

About Desktop Alert Inc. http://www.desktopalert.net

Desktop Alert provides an array of end-point integrations with customers public address systems (Giant Voice), intercom systems, commanders channels, e-mail platforms, DSN-based and cloud-based telephony and sms message systems, network desktop alert popups, national weather service zip code based alerts, digital signage, cable tv, numerous social media systems, CAP server alert, external system sensors such as temperature devices and fire alarm systems.







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Avalanche Introduces Virtual Gifts in Time for Valentine’s Day

Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 11, 2009

In time for Valentine’s Day, Date.com (http://www.date.com), Matchmaker.com (http://www.matchmaker.com), and Amor.com (http://www.amor.com), leading Online Dating websites with more than 10 million members worldwide, has launched Virtual Gifts to its community. Beginning this week, singles can show interest, affection and even friendship by purchasing fun and flirty online gifts. And, as the recession continues to impact spending, sending a $ 1 virtual gift is an extremely inexpensive way to make an impression with a potential date.

“Online Dating is flourishing in this recession, and while it’s free to join our sites, create a profile and search through profiles, communication via e-mail, Instant Messenger and in the chat room requires a paid subscription. For those reticent about committing to a subscription, the Virtual Gifts option enables them to take the first step in showing and receiving interest for a fraction of the cost. Once they get the response they’re hoping for, they can communicate with the potential date by become a paying member,” said Avalanche CEO Meir Strahlberg. “This Valentine’s Day, our members have the option of showing affection and interest by spending $ 1 on a virtual bouquet of roses which will digitally last forever. Compared to $ 75, the average cost of a dozen roses, which only lasts one week, it certainly seems like a viable option for millions of online daters who may have brought a bouquet of roses to a first date in healthier economic times.”

Introducing Virtual Gifts is a recent example of Avalanche’s commitment to providing its members with new and exciting features that help enhance their online dating experience. From a business perspective, this feature will serve as another revenue stream for the Company; according to leading analysts, Virtual Gifts is an estimated $ 1.5 billion industry.

How it Works

Members purchase tokens that can be converted immediately, or at a later date, into Virtual Gifts. Online gifts, which range in price and start at $ 1, run the gamut from romantic to flirty. Everything from roses, hearts, Cupids and boxes of chocolates to martini glasses, food, stuffed animals, and even a shiny red sports car are available for purchase. Specialty items and limited edition items will be introduced in future updates of the feature.

Branded Virtual Gifts will also be available to advertisers that are looking for innovative ways to market products to online daters. Singles do not have to be paying subscribers of the sites to purchase, send or to receive Virtual Gifts. Virtual Gifts can be purchased using all major credit cards as well as via PayPal.

About Avalanche, LLC

Avalanche operates several leading online dating websites, including Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com. Date.com launched on Valentine’s Day 1997 and has become one of the world’s most popular dating websites. First started as a Bulletin Board System in 1986, Matchmaker.com is the oldest online dating site. It was acquired by Avalanche in 2006 and targets those singles seeking serious relationships. Amor.com, launched in 2007, is a rapidly growing destination for Hispanic singles. Avalanche hosts more than 10 million members worldwide, with the sites adding over 100,000 members each month. Additional information is available at http://www.date.com.

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Some Wonderful Digital Signage Players Are Added to Signage-China.coms Product Category

(PRWEB) November 03, 2014

Recently, Digital-Signage-China.com, China’s favorite media delivery solution supplier, has added some digital signage players to its product category. The company hopes to expand its market share. According to the CEO of the company, customers who place an order before November 12 can get a discounted price.

All the brand new digital signage players have the same characteristics: good shapes, nice looks and excellent performances. The company understands that every distributor wants to introduce high quality products at the lowest possible prices. Therefore, it strives to create more cost-effective items.

“In addition to the high quality products, we provide worldwide clients with a simplified buying process. We want to make things convenient for all new and old clients. Also, the after-sale service of our company is great,” the CEO of the company says.

In addition to cheap digital signage players, the company is also selling many other useful items on its website, including 55 Inch Wall-mounted Network Advertising Machines, 42 Inches Floor-standing Digital Signage LCD Advertising Players, BSS Info Distribution Systems and so forth. Almost all its superb products come with low shipping fees. The company’s one stop website is the ideal platform for customers who want to buy high quality items at reasonable prices.

About Digital-Signage-China.com

Digital-Signage-China.com has over 8 years of experience in digital signage, allowing displaying rich content quicker, easier, and more effectively than ever before. The company specializes in the manufacturing and wholesale of high-end and middle-end digital signage players, enabling many companies worldwide across all business sectors to benefit from the power of digital media communication. For more details, please view: http://www.digital-signage-china.com.







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BroadSign International, LLC and Blue Bite Announce Mobile Partnership for Digital Out-of-Home

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 3, 2014

Blue Bite the Mobile OOH ™ standard, and BroadSign International, LLC first software provider of digital signage cloud, announced a partnership to simplify and improve the mobile component of digital signage campaigns.


As mobile is integrated with a growing number of digital signage programs BroadSign and Blue bite will harness the power of the old platform robust content management technology and MTAG latter to provide marketing solutions Mobile in North America and around the world.


“The method to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds by moving through Blue Bite is second to none, it is not surprising that its dominant market share consists of many Broadsign customers requiring reliable suppliers and innovative, “said Daniel Parisien, Vice President Marketing and Strategy Broadsign” It is important that our partners offer the same level of quality and service Broadsign has built its reputation on. -. And adjustment of culture with Blue Bite is certainly present “

In addition to sharing high-end customers as Adspace Networks, Pikasso and JCDecaux, BroadSign and Blue Bite have a vision aligned with the future of digital out-of-home. Both companies believe in a technologically agnostic mobile approach with Blue Bite implementation of best set mounting mobile onramps for each deployment and Broadsign functioning as a standardized way and trust of programming content, display and reporting.


“BroadSign is a leader in the digital signage industry and we believe that a combined approach will provide a best-in-class platform for the digital community out-of-home,” said Mikhail Damiani, CEO of Blue Bite. “In addition, BroadSign gives us the ability to scale our footprint and offer a wider mobile audience to the partners of the brand and Blue Bite organizations.”


Blue Cock and BroadSign are optimistic that the partnership will promote the benefits of advertising allocation of funds for media Dooh, the more effective consumer engagement to increase ROI. By offering advertisers the perfect ability to plan and execute campaigns with analysis and real-time performance reports companies expect rises in the acceptance and demand for integrated digital signage and mobile solutions – a trend that will continue assistance in integrating OOH practices and current mobile for news agencies.


These aspirations are complementary “video everywhere” approach the Digital Place-Based Advertising Association for digital signage, an organization of which Blue Cock and BroadSign are members. Representatives of both parties will be present at the 2014 Video Everywhere Summit.


To learn more about how your digital signage network can enjoy the Bite Blue – Broadsign partnership, please click here .


About Broadsign

BroadSign International, LLC is the leading provider of cloud-based software for digital signage networks. Its platform was designed exclusively as a management system for media companies operating out of the house and digital networks based on digital place-media, giving them an unlimited capacity for growth without adding staff. After more than a decade in the industry, latest incarnation of Broadsign, Broadsign X, has become a mature and reliable fit for all digital signage software needs and intelligent player based on Android, Broadsign Xpress, decreased cost of deploying digital signage compared to PC-based hardware solutions.


steady growth, extensive network and Broadsign dedication to predict and respond to trends in the industry are its digital signage solutions for a safe bet for the future of networks with even the most complex requirements. For more information about BroadSign, visit http: / /broadsign.com .


About Blue Bite

Blue Bite is a leading mobile marketing solutions provider using a targeted approach, based on the location of reach captive audiences on their mobile devices based on NFC technology, WHEAT, QR, WiFi, SMS, Geofencing and other technologies. Blue Bite has partnered with many of the leading Out-of-Home companies in the world and is proud to create two-way interactive commitments by allowing consumers to connect with digital and traditional media via their mobile phones. For more information, please visit http: // www.bluebite.com and follow the latest updates and developments on Facebook and Twitter.

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Great Discounts On Useful LCD Advertising Players Announced By China Digital Signage Manufacturer Digital-Signage-China.com

(PRWEB) November 03, 2014

Recently, Digital-Signage-China.com, a well-known signage media player factory, has added a new selection of LCD advertising players to its product line and announced big discounts on these useful items. All distributors can get a discounted price (up to 35% off). Now, thousands of high end products can be purchased at the company’s online shop.

Digital-Signage-China.com is a reliable online shop of high quality products. Because of its affordable products, more and more clients visit its website. Thousands of worldwide distributors are pleased with what they get. Now, its top experts are making every effort to develop more durable items.

According to the CEO, the company’s LCD advertising players are made according to the international quality standards. All of them are user-friendly; they can be set up without the need for professional installers and bulky equipment. That will certainly save a lot of money for the users.

Digital-Signage-China.com has a group of top experts and skilled workers. Thus, it can always do what customers actually want. The advertising player collection has been prepared for quite a long time before the launch. The company’s top experts have made much improvement of the designs based on customers’ feedback. All these quality products are made by experienced workers.

About Digital-Signage-China.com

Digital-Signage-China.com is a well-known digital signage technology company with the eligibility of production, installation and maintenance of digital signage products. The company has much experience in the industry, and its customers are provided with the best resources and professional tips. It aims to offer all kinds of high end digital signage products for the global market.For more information about the business and its digital players, visit http://www.digital-signage-china.com.







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CradlePoint Introduces the COR IBR1100 to the European Transportation Market at Euro Bus Expo 2014

Birmingham, United Kingdom and Boise, Idaho (PRWEB UK) 4 November 2014

CradlePoint, the global leader in secure, cloud-managed, 3G/4G/LTE networking solutions for distributed enterprises, today announced the immediate availability of the CradlePoint COR IBR1100 for Europe. Ruggedised and compact, the COR IBR1100, which is E-Mark certified for in-vehicle equipment, is engineered to support and scale to the unique challenges of networking in industries such as transportation, oil and gas, utilities, and digital signage. CradlePoint is demonstrating the COR IBR1100 as a cloud-managed, in-vehicle networking solution at the 2014 Euro Bus Expo (Stand #J15).

“The CradlePoint COR IBR1100 is specifically designed to meet the rigors of the diverse and evolving applications in the transportation industry,” said Jim Lahey, Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA Operations at CradlePoint. “CradlePoint’s delivery of the COR IBR1100 capitalises on the growing demand for high bandwidth connectivity provided by 4G LTE, yet provides a fallback to 3G and 2G for seamless coverage. The CradlePoint COR IBR1100 delivers reliable wireless connectivity that streamlines operational efficiency and improves the customer experience for CradlePoint’s growing worldwide customer base.”

Whether for a fleet of buses, coaches, heavy industrial equipment or emergency services vehicles; the use of wireless is growing as digital video systems, GPS, WiFi, credit card processing, and other cloud-based applications are relied upon to streamline operations and improve the customer experience. The CradlePoint COR IBR1100 provides reliable and trusted wireless connectivity packaged in a compact and ruggedised case that endures extreme temperatures, high vibration, and wiring and electrical issues often found in vehicle deployments.

The COR IBR1100 series, like all CradlePoint networking solutions, can be managed via Enterprise Cloud Manager – a cloud-based, real-time monitoring, management, and application solution for the entirety of the mobile data fleet. This platform allows fleet vehicle IT staff a zero-touch solution for network deployment, real-time configuration changes, firmware updates, troubleshooting, status monitoring, and alerting. Cloud management greatly reduces IT overhead for maintenance and significantly decreases the need for vehicles to be “out of service” for updates and network configuration.

Developed to withstand the challenges of the mass transit and in-vehicle networking markets, the CradlePoint COR IBR1100’s high bandwidth and support of dual SIM card connectivity powers mission-critical applications with confidence. Using a modern-day bus fleet as an example, the COR IBR1100 allows buses to process payments, power bus driver tablets, manage interior and exterior digital signage, as well as deliver secure, segmented passenger and driver WiFi.

Specific differentiating features of the CradlePoint COR IBR1100 include:


    Cloud management to support remote device monitoring and configuration
    Certified 3G/4G/LTE enterprise-grade internal modems with secure dual SIM card access
    Active GPS support to monitor fleets and track assets
    High performance WiFi with dual-band, dual concurrent 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    Ruggedised for shock, vibrations, splash, and extreme temperatures (-30°C to +70°C)
    Wide DC voltage input range (9-36V DC)
    Ignition-sensing for power control
    Built-in transient and reverse polarity voltage protection
    Advanced security

The CradlePoint COR family also includes the COR IBR600 series, which is relied upon for broad connectivity within demanding applications, including kiosks and digital signage. CradlePoint’s introduction of the COR IBR1100 further extends CradlePoint’s market leadership in the machine-to-machine (M2M), Internet of Things (IoT), digital signage, and the connected transportation market with a cloud-managed solution that provides unparalleled monitoring, management, and security for a distributed deployment.

Today’s announcement builds upon CradlePoint’s growing presence within EMEA. CradlePoint expanded operations with the opening of a European Headquarters outside of London and the hiring of Jim Lahey.

CradlePoint will be showcasing the CradlePoint COR IBR1100LP3-EU at the Euro Bus Expo 4-6 November 2014 at the NEC Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (Stand #J15). To receive a briefing or to learn more about CradlePoint’s suite of M2M and IoT solutions, please visit the CradlePoint website at http://www.cradlepoint.com.

About CradlePoint

CradlePoint is the global leader in secure, cloud-managed 3G/4G/LTE networking solutions for distributed enterprises. Specialising in business continuity, advanced edge routing solutions, M2M, and primary connections, CradlePoint’s award-winning solutions are purpose-built for PCI-compliant networks. CradlePoint was the first to lead and fully enable high-speed 4G LTE solutions to maximise the potential of the cloud for organisations worldwide. CradlePoint is a privately held company with headquarters in Boise, Idaho and the United Kingdom. Learn more at CradlePoint.com or follow us on Twitter @CradlePoint and @CradlePointUK.