Awards

Gold Content Award Winner Lexus Earth Night.

Last Night at the Digital Signage Expo Awards, Pearl Media took gold in the category of Public Spaces for its ground breaking 3D Mapping Projection at the famous Roosevelt Hotel promoting the Lexus CT 200h.

Pearl Media wins GOLD for its state of the art 3D architectural projection mapping display at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel to launch the new Lexus CT 200h hybrid and celebrate Earth Night.

The 8,000 Sq. Ft projection, towered over Hollywood Blvd using more than 15 projectors, advanced 3D technology, lighting, sound, shadows and animation mapped to the contours of the building to make images pop out from the walls and windows of the hotel. Using Pearl Media’s proprietary HD-3D technology, images emerged from the Roosevelt Hotel onto Hollywood Blvd. in real time 3D with HD theater quality. Through our dedication to research and development and attention to detail, Pearl is at the forefront of creating award winning visual experiences that differentiate our clients from the competition.

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ISA International Sign Expo Named to Top 25 Fast Growth Trade Shows by Expo Magazine

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 17:43

ALEXANDRIA, VA – February 6, 2012 _ ISA International Sign Expo 2011 was one of the largest in ISA history, and its growth was enough to earn it a spot on Expo Magazine's list of Top 25 Fast-Growth Shows in 2011. International Sign Expo ranked No. 5, a position earned by performance metrics and innovative ways of showcasing exhibitors as well as significant growth.

The event was held in April at the Mandalay Bay Convention Resort in Las Vegas.

"This recognition only reinforces what the sign industry has known for many years: ISA International Sign Expo is the leading event in the sign industry and our strength and reputation are growing," said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. "To be honored outside of our industry for the ISA International Sign Expo is truly an honor, but what we're most excited about is our 2012 event, which I know will only build on the successes of 2011."

ISA International Sign Expo 2012 will be March 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The expo floor will showcase a number of new products and will be the home to daily happy hours. The Best New Product/Green Product Showcase also will be held on the Expo floor this year, with attendees able to explore the products at their leisure and vote via text message.

Expo's education offerings also have expanded to include new tracks on workplace safety and digital electronic signage. For the first time, a company package is available, allowing all members of an organization to attend the Expo and an unlimited number of educational sessions.

A full lineup of educational offerings, listing of exhibitors, registration and travel arrangements are available at www.signexpo.org.

About ISA
The International Sign Association (ISA) is a 2,300-member trade association. Its members are manufacturers, suppliers, and users of on-premise signs and sign products from the 50 United States and 60 countries around the world. ISA supports, promotes and improves the worldwide sign industry, which employs or directly impacts over 250,000 American workers and more than $49 billion in annual shipments.

Successful SGIA for EFI Brings Product of the Year Win and Strong Printer Orders

Last Updated on Monday, 31 October 2011 11:22

FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA– October 31, 2011 – EFI™ (Nasdaq: EFII), a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, concluded a successful SGIA Expo, with strong booth traffic, increased orders on the show floor, hundreds of leads, a Product of the Year award, and a new partner agreement.

EFI's VUTEk® GS3250LX won for Product of the Year at the show in the Flat-Bed-Rigid Substrate UV category. All of the entries were showcased and evaluated by a team of digital imaging professionals during the 2011 SGIA Expo, held in New Orleans, October 19-21.

"This year's SGIA was a big success for EFI on many fronts, including our breakthrough GS3250LX printer with innovative LED UV-curing technology taking home a Product of the Year award," said Scott Schinlever, senior vice president and general manager of inkjet solutions at EFI. "Visitors to our booth were impressed with our complete printer line-up and integrated workflow products. Show attendees had the opportunity to compare output, performance and capabilities of all the industry players, and in the end, EFI printers were the clear favorite as we closed a number of deals and gathered hundreds of qualified leads."

At SGIA, EFI featured its VUTEk®, Rastek™ and Jetrion® lines of inkjet presses, together with the high-performance EFI Fiery® XF proServer. The company also showcased their industry-leading inkjet workflow bundles that fully integrate Web-to-Print and business automation software with Fiery XF RIPs and qualifying VUTEk GS Series inkjet printers.

EFI Extends Reach

The company also announced today an agreement with Heidelberg Canada to distribute the EFI Rastek™ line of wide-format printers. Heidelberg USA and Heidelberg Canada are already distributing the VUTEk GS series of superwide format digital inkjet printers.

Under the new agreement, Heidelberg Canada will distribute EFI's Rastek H650, H652, H700, T660 and T1000, as well as the Rastek EFI inks, parts, consumables, accessories and upgrades related to these printers. EFI will train and support the Heidelberg Canada team, enabling Heidelberg to sell, install, train and service customers independently.

"Earlier this year, Heidelberg USA (in January) and Heidelberg Canada (in July) began distribution of the VUTEk GS series of printers. By adding the Rastek entry-level and midrange solutions, Heidelberg Canada can now serve its full spectrum of customers with a wider range of solutions," said Frank Mallozzi, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, EFI. "We're pleased to be part of the respected line of Heidelberg solutions. Rastek printers give Heidelberg customers yet another way to differentiate themselves in the marketplace."

For more information on EFI and its products, go to www.efi.comor contact 800-875-7117.

About EFI

EFI (www.efi.com) is a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation. EFI's award-winning solutions, integrated from creation to print, deliver increased performance, cost savings and productivity. The company's robust product portfolio includes Fiery® digital print controllers and solutions; VUTEk® superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; Rastek™ UV wide-format inkjet printers; Jetrion® industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions.

ISA SIGN DESIGN COMPETITION SEEKS ENTRIES FOR 2012 COMPETITION

Last Updated on Monday, 09 January 2012 11:00

ALEXANDRIA, VA – January 9, 2012 ISA showcases the breadth and creativity of the sign and visual communications industry through its annual Sign Design Competition, returning online in 2012. The competition is open to any ISA member company for sign projects completed in 2011.

This year, the competition includes two new categories: Electronic Message Centers, and Banner Signs and Vinyl Graphics. The two new categories join six others, including historic reproduction/restoration, wayfinding, freestanding and building signs. In addition, an overall winner will be named.

To enter, ISA member companies must complete an online entry form and provide photos of the completed signs. The complete list of rules and specifications is available at www. signs.org/enter2012. The deadline for entries is Feb. 3.

“The annual Sign Design Competition reflects the remarkable talent of sign designers,” said Lori Anderson, ISA’s president and CEO. “Our members create unique projects that serve their customers, often overcoming obstacles with regulations and installations to make it happen. This competition is just one way of honoring the outstanding work that is done all year throughout our industry.”

As in the previous two years, all voting will be conducted online, scheduled to begin Feb. 13 on www.signs.org. The winning signs and designs will be on display at ISA’s International Sign Expo 2012, to be held March 21-24 in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the ISA International Sign Expo, visit www.signexpo.org.

X2O Media Takes Home Two Awards at InfoComm 2011

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 June 2011 00:00

Company Honored With Commercial Integrator BEST Award for 'Best Digital Signage Software' and AV Technology End-User Award for 'Best Use of AV in Emergency Preparedness' for its WVU Deployment

MONTREAL — June 23, 2011 — X2O Media, a full-service provider of software, network management, and content services for digital signage and real-time visual communications, today announced that the company was honored with two awards at InfoComm 2011 in Orlando. X2O's NITRO graphics platform received a Commercial Integrator BEST Award, while the company took home a 2011 AV Technology End-User Award for the deployment of its Xpresenter™ digital signage platform at West Virginia University (WVU).

"It is an honor to receive these distinguished awards from Commercial Integrator and AV Technology magazines," said X2O Media President and CEO David Wilkins. "We are proud of the versatile solution we've provided WVU and the innovation behind our NITRO graphics platform. To have our efforts recognized by the commercial market is truly gratifying."

The Commercial Integrator BEST Awards recognize products and services that help Commercial Integrator's readers run their businesses better and be more profitable. A panel of commercial industry experts, including editors of Commercial Integrator and leading integrators, judged the entries in each of 62 categories based on creativity, innovation, incorporated equipment, ease of installation or implementation, and business benefits. In the category of "Digital Signage Software," they chose X2O Media's NITRO graphics platform.

Providing unparalleled performance and exciting new display possibilities for any kind of dynamic digital signage content, NITRO combines stunning graphics and real-time animations with powerful features such as an innovative Channel-in-Channel™ capability for a virtually unlimited number of overlapping channel layers, and support for the creation of 3D objects and tickers. Representing an evolutionary leap in digital signage graphics, the platform is bolstered with support for multitouch touchscreens and for any resolution output — from single screens to giant multiscreen command centers and video walls.

The first-annual AV Technology End-User Awards recognize innovations that specifically benefit end-users, technology managers, and facility directors in all commercial sectors. A panel of esteemed judges selected the winners based on ease of use, reliability, overall network impact, and return on investment. In the category of "Best Use of AV in Emergency Preparedness," X2O Media was a winner for the deployment of its Xpresenter software at WVU. According to the judges, the WVU installation was chosen because the "project represents a superb deployment of various technologies to meet a specific and critical need for emergency notification."

At WVU, Xpresenter is powering a digital signage network spanning three campuses that assists in protecting the university's nearly 29,000 students and 7,900 faculty and staff members in the event of a campus emergency, in addition to providing current and pertinent information. With Xpresenter, the system typically displays daily events calendars, WVU news and information, WVU video productions, and current information on student organizations, special events, athletics, and social media feeds. In an emergency, an RSS feed from the WVU Department of Public Safety switches signage into emergency notification mode. Screens are interrupted to display emergency or weather alerts in predefined formats, along with current information and instructions.

More information about Xpresenter, the NITRO graphics platform, and other digital signage solutions from X2O Media is available at www.x2omedia.com.

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About X2O Media
X2O Media is a full-service provider of software, network management services, and content services for professional digital signage and corporate communication applications. The company offers a wide variety of software solutions for display screens and interactive screens of all sizes and resolutions. X2O's award-winning Xpresenter™ provides an end-to-end platform for the creation, management, and distribution of digital content at broadcast quality, and at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. In addition to technology, X2O offers content design, content sourcing, and monitoring services for digital signage networks. More information about X2O Media is available by visiting www.x2omedia.com or following @x2omedia on Twitter.

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