Keywest Technology Releases 4-Channel Signage Player That Connects to Cloud Services




4-Channel Digital Signage Media Player


Keywest Technology has launched another multi-head digital signage player using an Intel® Core™ i7 CPU running on an Ubuntu® open source software platform. The 4-channel signage player supports up to four 1080P channels, which provides a dynamic, high-res presentation for menu systems or video walls. The player is controlled via the company’s cloud-based digital signage service called Breeze Digital Signage℠.

Just before the summer concert season, Keywest Technology contracted AVIES TECH to install the Breeze 4-channel system at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Breeze system lights up club-level digital menu boards at eight concessions stands using 42 Philips thin-bezel displays.

Lisa Ramsour, Project Manager at Keywest Technology, commented that the 4-channel Breeze players performed like “rock stars” during a Rolling Stones concert held at the 80,000-seat venue in June. “One menu item needed to be changed instantly because a food vendor sent crispy chicken rather than grilled. One phone call to Keywest Creative and the new menus were updated instantly. The service staff and management were delighted!”

Working in conjunction with Breeze Digital Signage, Keywest Technology offers network-managed services through Keywest Creative that provide restaurant owners and venue managers all of the benefits of digital menu boards without any of the worry that comes from technical snafus and creative management.

“The Breeze 4-channel signage player expands Keywest Technology’s capabilities in network-managed services,” said Nick Nichols, Keywest Technology’s President. “With Breeze, we’re not just offering the nuts and bolts of digital signage, but full-on network management that delivers expert results at a reasonable price. The 4-channel Breeze system extends our ability to create and manage robust menu systems or video walls offsite, which not only offers greater utility to clients but also offers far-reaching service value.”

Although network-managed services is an integral part of the Breeze Digital Signage value proposition, restaurant and venue managers may login to Breeze using the ubiquitous web browser to control the 4-channel signage player. Browser access gives managers advanced digital signage management tools like a template builder, nested playlists, an advertising module, an admin approval queue and handy widgets that add useful features such as weather or data integration. Also, Breeze can also be accessed and controlled via a smartphone. This essentially gives it “pocket control” for those that want to manage the system themselves while on the go, or at least make last-minute changes if a standard browser is not available.

The Breeze 4-channel signage player commenced shipping this spring, and it’s available from authorized AV system and architectural integrators throughout North America. Interested parties and resellers are encouraged to visit the Breeze Digital Signage website for more information: http://www.breezedigitalsignage.com/

About Keywest Technology

Keywest Technology is an authentic developer of digital signage technology and a full-service provider offering solutions from simple playback to large multi-sign and interactive networks. Keywest builds systems with a holistic approach that includes key software technologies, creative design, system design, and comprehensive network-managed services. Based in Lenexa, Kansas, the company is dedicated to making business communication as enjoyable as a day at the beach. For more information, visit http://www.KeywestTechnology.com.

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Breeze Digital Signage is a registered service mark of Keywest Technology, Inc.







Custom Digital Menu Board Software Suite with Media Player

Streamline menu content and daily specials for maximum profitability
Engage customers with searchable mobile menus
Real-time updates across all platforms: in-store, web, and mobile devices
Keeps your menu updated with Menuat’s cloud-based software
*internet connection required (wired or wireless)

Product Description
Digital menu board software from Menuat, the flexible menu manager! Menuat offers a fully editable digital menu system. We will create and configure your menu for you, and then put you in control. After your digital menu has been created and approved by you, we will send you your preloaded media player. Once the media player is plugged in to any tv monitor, you will be able to log on via any computer, and edit your menu as needed. Also included in your software suite is a fully responsive HTML5 mobile version of your menu. Your customers will be able to view your updated menu on their mobile device. This mobile version can also be embedded into your existing website. You will be able to update your menu, in one place and the updated version will broadcast in store, on mobile devices and on your website. Menu Board Suite Pricing includes: 1 year of service, template, 1 media player device, hosting, support, training, mobile responsive version, design, development and configuration. To learn more, visit Menuat.com Software as a Service requires a monthly fee of 5 per months after the first three months

Digital Signage Player, Software and Templates for displaying Menu Boards, Advertising, Schedules, Events, Product Promotion and Live Weather on any LED, LCD or Plasma HD TV

Digital Signage Player, Software and Templates for displaying Menu Boards, Advertising, Schedules, Events, Product Promotion and Live Weather on any LED, LCD or Plasma HD TV

Digital Signage Player, Software and Templates for displaying Menu Boards, Advertising, Schedules, Events, Product Promotion and Live Weather on any LED, LCD or Plasma HD TV

  • 1,000+ Customizable Templates for Digital Menu Boards, Product Promotion, Events and Schedules, Slideshows and LIVE Weather (Current Conditions, Short Term and Weekly Forecast)
  • Remotely Manage TV Screen Content using any device (PC, Tablet or Phone) with any operating system (Windows, Mac, Android)
  • No Monthly / Annual Fees – Display Templates, Weather, Images, Video, Web sites and Scrolling Banner (Custom Messages and RSS Feeds)
  • The Media Player is easy to setup and can be operational within minutes
  • Runs Full Auto – Displays stored content, even if internet connection drops off

Remote Management Manage content, playlist and screen settings remotely through www.doPublicity.com, using any device (PC, Tablet or Phone) with any system (Windows, Mac, Android). – Add / Edit / Delete content – Check screen update status – View content display proof of play 1,000+ Customizable Templates Create content from a selection of 1,000+ Customizable Templates, by personalizing with your pictures and text. Templates available for: – Digital Menu Boards – Product Promotion – Events and S

List Price: $ 399.00

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NEXCOM’s Latest Android-Based Digital Signage Player is Designed to Help Users Simplify Content and System Management

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) November 26, 2014

NDIS NEXCOM has expanded its series digital signage player with the Android ™ based NDiS B114 designed to help brick and mortar stores convert shoppers into buyers. Equipped with multimedia capabilities and competent network connectivity, the NDIS B114 is still capable Android digital signage player that can amplify marketing messages while simplifying the content and management system for retailers feature-lite.


The NDIS B114 runs Android version 4.3 and comes with an application processor Freescale ™ i.MX 6Quad ​​quad-core. NDIS B114 can intrigue and communicate with buyers with flash, Full HD video and 2D / 3D graphics. NDIS B114 can show product details on billboards and educate buyers special offers to banks, improve in-store experience and turning shopper foot traffic into sales.


For ease of management, NDIS B114 supports online content and update the system. NDIS B114 has a GbE LAN connector and a Mini PCIe half-size expansion socket for 3G or Wi-Fi. Product announcements, software and configuration settings patches can be distributed over the two wired networks and wireless.


In addition, NDiS B114 output supports display resolutions up to 1920×1200 with HDMI 1.4 connector and has 8GB of onboard storage. Android digital signage player supports SD expansion up to 32GB and has a SATA connector for use with HDD / SSD. NEXCOM has also released a Linux version of NDIS B114 Ubuntu 12.04.


About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Taiwan, NEXCOM is committed to being a trusted partner in building digital infrastructure by providing innovative and versatile industrial computing solutions built around the latest technology of Industry, localized customer support and logistics services worldwide. NEXCOM operates five global companies – Multi-Media Solutions, Mobile Computing Solutions, Industrial Computing Solutions, Intelligent Digital Security and Network & amp; amp; Communication solutions. This strategic deployment enables NEXCOM to offer market access time and solution time products and services. For more information, visit http://www.nexcom.com .

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Digital Signage Media Player Selection Guide

Digital signage is a fast evolving industry gifted by many new digital media technologies coming on the scene. From the traditional proof-of-concept pilots using personal computers (PCs and Macs), new advances are making it far cheaper and reliable to deploy highly capable media appliances built using the latest multimedia chips.

An example of a media appliance is the latest Apple TV device which sells for $ 99 (greatly subsidized by revenue from iTunes) and plays vivid 720p HD content. The device is not designed to be easily customized for digital signage applications. So while it offers great technology for a very low cost, the Apple TV is probably not a viable option if you are looking to deploy the device in a digital signage network.

There are a number of media appliances coming on the scene that ship with proprietary digital signage software. The NXDS600 from Noxel AG of Switzerland is one such device. The devices feature similar hardware found in consumer media players such as the Apple TV, but in a ruggedized metal or aluminum enclosure for better heat dissipation. The key concern with these devices is that you are locked into the software provided by the box maker. If you find the software insufficient, you will have to throw out the hardware when you try to switch the software.

One new category of media appliances appears to address the above concerns. Using the same or higher-end core engine as the Apple TV, wrapped up in industrial enclosure, these devices further feature an “Open API” based on open standards such as the XML-based W3C SMIL format to provide a free, non-proprietary programming interface to access the underlying hardware. Companies including IAdea and Viewsonic make a number of open API media appliances available at a very attractive price point.

Many digital signage software companies have announced support for open API media appliances, including Scala, signagelive, digitalsignage.NET (from Dynamax), etc., providing you a great selection of software options to run your media appliance-based network.

Open API further gives you the opportunity to implement custom software on-top of media appliances. For the market of digital signage, this possibility provides the maximum room for you to add value to your project.

Digital signage media appliance with open API combines power and economy in a very flexible package. It is arguably the best hardware option if you are a system integrator, IT manager, or venue owner looking to leverage the latest and best technology available for your project.