The Overland Park, KS, community college is using
more than 30 MediaZone digital signage systems from Keywest Technology to
blanket its 234-acre campus with over 100 digital signs.
LENEXA,
Kan. (Jan. 11)-Keywest Technology, a digital signage innovator offering digital
signage media servers, players, software and services, today announced Johnson
County Community College in Overland Park, KS, has deployed an extensive
digital signage network based on the company's MediaZone digital signage
systems and InfoZone enterprise-level software.
Keywest
Systems Group installed over 100 digital screens to create the communication
network, which is fed by more than 30 channels of digital signage programming
to buildings located throughout JCCC's 234-acre campus and to remote locations
off campus where the community college offers various academic and
career-oriented courses of study. To effectively control such a vast number of
signs, Systems Group installed the MediaZone digital signage system, which
included InfoZone server. Various support staff were tapped to create and
maintain special-interest channels as well as a main channel serving the
general interest requirements of the community college.
"The
Johnson County Community College project is a great example of the breadth of
our digital signage capabilities and expertise," said Keywest Technology
president Nick Nichols. "Not only did we design and install JCCC's extensive
digital signage network, but we also offered the technical expertise to
customize the system to meet the college's unique needs," he added.
One
such requirement was designing support for RS232 serial communications into the
network so all monitors located throughout the campus can be turned on and off
remotely from a central location. When paired with the Dashboard software
functionality that is a part of the company's InfoZone enterprise-level
software, this approach gives the community college complete confidence
monitoring and control of every display in the network.
Another
was the integration of an emergency alert component into the digital signage
network that allows authorized personnel to interrupt regularly scheduled
playlists on each channel with emergency messaging as required. The system also
allows password-protected access to the emergency alert system so it can be
accessed and used to control the network from any Internet connection
worldwide.
Keywest
Technology provided Johnson County Community College with a complete turnkey
system, including hardware, software, design services, installation, training
and after-the-sale support.
Compatibility with Crestron's RoomView property
management system means MediaZone users can populate signs, such as conference
room door cards, with pertinent information in the RoomView database, such as
room occupant and meeting time.
LENEXA,
Kan. (Dec. 9)-Keywest Technology has announced its industry-leading MediaZone
digital signage system now offers total compliance and compatibility with
Crestron's RoomView property management system.
As
a result, facilities that rely on the Crestron RoomView property management
system can, for instance, update the content displayed on digital door card
monitors outside conference rooms automatically from their RoomView database.
The
compatibility eliminates the need to assign personnel to input data into the
Keywest Technology digital signage system, thus leveraging existing data to
provide valuable digital signage content without adding staff and expense.
"Our
ability to retrieve information from a Crestron RoomView database and drive
digital signage content mirrors a MediaZone feature that's been particularly
popular among hotels," said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. "Just
like MediaZone's compatibility with Newmarket International's Delphi EMS,
MICROS Opera PMS, Ungerboeck EMS and Dean Evan's EMS, our compatibility with
Crestron RoomView means businesses can offer greater customer service without
adding personnel."
In
addition, MediaZone is Crestron code compliant so users can run MediaZone
playlists and playback content from their Crestron touchscreen controllers. All
that's needed is a serial communications connection between the MediaZone and
Crestron controller.
Keywest Technology introduces MediaPOD Encore, the next-generation in digital signage systems.
MediaPOD
Encore sports new and improved hardware with the power, yet easy-to-use
digital signage software that made its predecessor legendary.
Keywest Technology announces the immediate availability of its new MediaPOD Encore
digital signage system. MediaPOD Encore builds on the legacy of
high-performance, affordability and ease of use that made its
predecessor MediaPOD digital signage player a favorite worldwide.
As with the original MediaPOD, MediaPOD Encore is bundled with two
powerful, yet easy-to-use software applications to build digital
signage pages, schedule playback and make changes as needed.
MediaPOD-Live Web Editor is a powerful, yet simple Web client, while the PC Editor applicaiton gives users four time lines onto which users drag and drop media to build and schedule playback.
MediaPOD Encore comes with HDMI output to support today's high
definition digital signage environment as well as support for DVI and
VGA output. It also offers WiFi and Ethernet connectivity.
Costing several hundred dollars less that its predecessor, MediaPOD Encore is an incredible digital
signage value your customers will appreciate. Best of all, MediaPOD
Encore is fully networkable and is supported by Keywest Technology's InfoZone software to meet the needs of those clients looking to deploy extensive digital signage networks.
The next time you have a client who's interested in digital signage,
direct them to Keywest Technology's MediaPOD Encore. When it comes to
performance, ease of use and reliability, there's no better choice.
As always, if we can be of any assistance in meeting your digital signage needs, do not hesitate to contact us.
Keywest Technology Enterprise Partner IOHI in
Tulsa, OK, is using digital signage technology from Keywest as a central
component of an overall marketing initiative it launched for Compadres
restaurant in Owasso, OK.
LENEXA,
KS (Oct. 12)-Keywest Technology announces the completion of a substantial
digital signage installation by Keywest Enterprise Partner IOHI of Tulsa, OK,
for Compadres Mexican restaurant in Owasso, OK.
The
installation includes two Keywest Technology MediaZone players, a total of
eight flat panel displays and turnkey digital signage content creation by IOHI.
It also will serve as the template for at least two other digital signage
installations Compadres plans for other locations over the next few months.
"IOHI
has done a superb job using our MediaZone players and software as part of a
larger integrated marketing effort to help Compadres restaurant build business
and encourage customers to return," said Keywest Technology president Nick
Nichols. "This installation typifies what can be done when individual media
zones are employed to attract attention and up sell related products and
offers."
The
installation for Compadres includes eight large-screen LCD monitors and two
Keywest Technology MediaZones. One MediaZone is used to control playback on a
monitor in the restaurant's entryway welcoming patrons; the other is used to
control playback of content, including text, graphics and video, on seven
additional monitors located around the restaurant to present appealing
messaging regarding daily menu items, drink specials and other items. A
satellite sports channel is used as central element of the display.
IOHI
is relying on Keywest Technology's powerful, yet easy-to-use MediaZone software
to create playlists, manage playback and monitor the digital signage to ensure
the quality of the presentation.
About IOHI
In response to inquiries from companies tired of utilizing multiple
vendors for their marketing needs and paying for media strategies that did not
complement each other, IOHI found a niche by offering relationship-based
service and the highest quality programming filled with creative, personalized
copy and precision audio and video engineering. IOHI, one of the nation's
leading one-stop audio/video marketing companies, produces and manages its
client's on-hold messages, overhead music for public spaces and digital signage
their customers see. IOHI combines technology, experience and savvy to
construct marketing and service tools that make an impact. IOHI continues to
reinvest in their products by upgrading their in-house production studio to
utilize the most innovative hardware and software technologies available in the
audio & video industries. These custom-designed audio and video editing
suites equipped with the latest tools give IOHI the ability to provide the
highest quality audio, graphics and video production work no matter the size or
scope of the project.
Help your clients stay up to date on changing weather
conditions and focus their attention on your digital signs by adding
Weather Central's MyWeather.
Available for
the Keywest Technology MediaZone-based digital signage and broadcast systems, MyWeather weather graphics are unsurpassed in appearance and
accuracy.
Keywest
Technology has partnered with world-renowned provider of weather data,
forecasting and weather graphics Weather Central to make the weather
leader's MyWeather
location-based weather services available as an option to all users of
the Keywest Technology MediaZone digital signage systems (MXS), MediaZone
software, MediaXtreme Broadcast (MXB) systems.
The move makes it simple for users of these systems to add Weather
Central's MyWeather hyperlocal weather forecasts, weather conditions,
severe weather warnings and weather radar for digital signage, PEG
market, cable, IPTV and broadcast applications.
"We are extremely pleased to be offering Weather Central's MyWeather
solution to our digital signage and broadcast customers," said Nick
Nichols, president of Keywest Technology. "We believe Weather Central's
highly regarded weather forecasts, radar and severe weather warnings as
well as its broadcast-quality weather graphics are powerful additions
to our digital signage and broadcast products and will help our
customers grab the attention of their viewers with timely, relevant
weather information."
A recent survey from the National Center for Atmospheric Research
reveals that 90 percent of adults in America obtain weather forecasts
daily -frequently more than three times per day. Adding MyWeather's
hyperlocal weather information and graphics will help Keywest
Technology's customers tap into the benefit of having "sticky" content
that's proven to be highly valued by the public, Nichols added.
"MyWeather and Weather Central use the latest groundbreaking
meteorological techniques to create reliable, detailed weather
forecasts," said Dave Schneider, a Weather Central meteorologist and
account manager.
MyWeather delivers hyperlocal forecasts via the Internet based on
user-supplied Zip Code or longitude and latitude coordinates. Forecasts
are refreshed frequently, and weather radar is updated every six
minutes. Those adding MyWeather can work with Weather Central's team of
former broadcast artists and graphic designers to customize the
appearance of the weather service to complement their individual
corporate look. All that's required for MediaZone and MediaXtreme
Broadcast users to add the MyWeather option is an
Internet connection.
"Keywest Technology is a world-class partner of Weather Central,"
said Schneider. "Together we are delivering the best, most-reliable
content. We provide the content, and Keywest Technology has the digital
signage technology. It's a natural winning combination."
For more information, do not hesitate to call or chat with us online.
The
new white paper focuses on how digital signage is reducing promotional
costs and helping to maximize profits in the multi-billion-dollar
gaming industry.
Even for those not in the
gaming industry, "Digital Signage - A Winning Strategy for the Gaming
Industry" offers real-world lessons that can help any commercial
endeavor.
Keywest
Technology is proud to announce the release of its latest white paper:
"Digital Signage - A Winning Strategy for the Gaming Industry."
Based on years of experience serving the digital signage needs of
the casino and racetrack markets, the new white paper presents in a
logical fashion how digital signs are being used to increase profits,
reduce costs and better compete for patrons' entertainment dollars.
The white paper also examines how digital signage at casinos and
racetracks can be used to reshuffle the cost-benefit equation of
communicating with customers, tipping the odds of patrons responding
positvely to special offers in favor of the house.
Keywest Technology's new white paper also presents two mini case
studies examining real-world digital signage applications by casinos
and racetracks.
Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, "Digital Signage - A
Winning Strategy for the Gaming Industry" offers fresh insights into
the opportunities digital signage unlocks. Even if you are not in the
gaming industry, the white paper offers lessons on digital signage that
are easily transported to other industries.
Keywest Technology MediaZone delivers key digital signage component as part of newly announced IOHI marketing campaign for Jiffy Lube franchisees
The New York, NY -based audio/video marketing company is using MediaZone as the centerpiece of a new digital signage system installed at multiple Jiffy Lube franchisee shops nationwide.
LENEXA, KS (March 3, 2009) - IOHI, a leading solutions-based audio/video marketing company, has developed an integrated marketing campaign for multiple Jiffy Lube franchisees nationwide driven in-store by Keywest Technology's leading MediaZone digital signage software.
New York, NY, -based IOHI, a Keywest Technology Enterprise Partner, built a custom marketing program for Jiffy Lube that integrates consistent, coherent messaging across multiple platforms, including Jiffy Lube franchisee call handling, on-hold messaging and in-store digital signage display.
The custom MediaZone-based digital signage solution improves the experience of Jiffy Lube customers as they sit in service areas waiting for work to be completed. At regular intervals, custom Jiffy Lube product and branding videos interrupt regular television programming displayed on new LCD panels and existing monitors to expose customers to the franchisee's latest offers, product information and promotions. Jiffy Lube-branded ads also rotate in the schedule of on screen presentations, and custom ticker messaging and time and temperature info have been added to grab and hold viewer attention.
Keywest Technology's MediaZone is a full-featured, turnkey digital signage hardware and software solution. Designed to deliver professional results without unnecessary complication, MediaZone makes it easy to create and position custom digital signage content, integrate existing media, including video, audio, graphics, animation and text files, and schedule and manage content playback.
"We are excited about IOHI's recent win with Jiffy Lube franchisees," said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. "By taking advantage of our powerful MediaZone digital signage software, IOHI has created a powerful turnkey solution that grabs and holds viewer attention while giving Jiffy Lube franchisees an effective means to self promote.
"Working closely with Jiffy Lube franchisees and the Jiffy Lube Association of Franchisees, IOHI's creative team has integrated marketing messages at three critical customer touch points -call handling greetings, on-hold telephone messages and digital signage messages- to deliver consistent communications and drive additional business.
"Getting my digital signage solutions in place has been easy, and IOHI is a great company to work with," said Chris Burns, Jiffy Lube franchisee and President, STC Management LLC. "The content is targeted and branded for Jiffy Lube and I am even able to include a real-time feed with the time and temperature displayed in a zone on the screens, plus I can change the content remotely any time I want. IOHI's solution has been a great addition to my stores."
"When we tackle an integrated marketing project, such as the Jiffy Lube franchisee work, we must offer a digital signage component that's 100 percent reliable, easy-to-use and simple to update," said Dana Justus, IOHI Director of Operations. "Keywest Technology's MediaZone offers all those qualities, plus Keywest delivers unequalled support so we can be sure our solutions offer the performance our customers demand."
About IOHI
IOHI, one of the nation's leading one-stop audio/video marketing companies, brings solution-based programs to their clients across a full range of audio and video mediums.
IOHI core products and services include: IOHI On-Hold messages, automated attendant, IVR and call tree greetings; IOHI Atmospheres®, licensed public space music; IOHI StoreCast, mini advertising campaigns interspersed within IOHI Atmospheres® custom-designed music channels; IOHI VideoCast, digital signage networks; and IOHI StreamCast, demographically-targeted rich media email campaigns with click-thru reporting and list management. For more information, please visit www.iohi.com.
About Keywest Technology
Keywest Technology is a leading digital signage technology developer. The company specializes in software tools that make it easy and profitable for businesses to deploy and manage digital signs and digital signage networks. Its digital signage software is deployed at thousands of locations worldwide, including retailers, hoteliers, tracks, arenas, casinos and many others. Visit www.keywesttechnology to learn more.
Written by David Little
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
A Keywest digital signage system integrator, Baker Audio in Norcoss, GA, designed an HD playback and projection solution around MediaZone for the High Museum of Art's new "The First Emperor, China's Terracotta Army" exhibit.
LENEXA, Kan. (Jan. 21)--Keywest Technology, a leading developer of software and hardware solutions for digital signage content storage, management and playback, announced today that the High Museum of Art in Atlanta is using its MediaZone content server and software as an integral part of a new exhibit on ancient China.
The Keywest Technology MediaZone is providing the museum with playback of a high-definition video presentation as part of its new exhibit "The First Emperor, China's Terracotta Army," which runs Nov. 16 through April 19.
Club Keywest partner Baker Audio in Norcross, GA, specified, designed and installed the museum's high definition playback and display solution, which includes the Keywest Technology MediaZone player and software, a pair of Christie Digital LW300 WXGA projectors and two 14-foot-by-eight-foot screens.
"We are pleased our MediaZone HD content player is delivering the reliable performance needed for this high-profile application," said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. "We designed MediaZone to be robust, providing high-quality playback that users can count on."
To meet the museum's needs for HD playback and projection, Baker Audio ingested a 720p 24fps high definition video into the MediaZone from an HD VTR. Using Keywest Technology's ultra-reliable MediaZone software, Baker Audio scheduled the 2:14 video for continuous looping playback, nine hours per day, six days per week. "Keywest Technology's MediaZone plays back the HD video we fed it with a good, clean signal, every time as scheduled," said Baker Audio VP Jon Whitwell.
The HD signal from the MediaZone is projected with a pair of Christie Digital LW300 projectors. Visitors are welcomed by the video as they enter, setting the mood for the exhibit with a video about Qin Dynasty Emperor Qin Shihuangdi and his famed terracotta warrior figures.
The Keywest Technology MediaZone is a turnkey hardware and software solution that provides everything needed for digital signage system content storage, management, scheduling and playout.
About Keywest Technology
Lenexa, KS, -based Keywest Technology develops and markets a wide variety of digital signage products, including hardware, software and content development services designed to produce exceptional results. The company is also a pioneer in interactive digital signage, which couples the appeal of dynamic signage with the interactivity associated with interactive kiosks.
The extensive project for the Garland Independent School District includes an array of the company’s media servers, players, displays and customized digital content.
LENEXA, Kan. (June 25)—Keywest Technology, a full-service leader offering digital signage media servers, players, software and services, has completed an extensive, turnkey digital signage installation at the Garland (Texas) Special Events Center.
The $31.5 million multi-purpose complex, which is owned by the Garland Independent School District, is home to a 7,500-seat arena used for concerts and sporting events, as well as a multi-tiered lecture hall, conference center and ballroom.
Keywest Technology provided an extensive array of digital signage equipment and services, including MediaXtreme Signage media servers, Media POD players, LCD flat panel displays and custom digital signage content from the company’s DSX Media division.
“The Garland Special Events Center is an outstanding example of the scope of Keywest Technology’s digital signage core competencies,” said company president Nick Nichols. “In Garland, we delivered a truly turnkey digital signage system that required our systems engineers, software team, talented installers and digital signage content designers to collaborate to deliver the exact system that meets the needs of the Garland Independent School District.”
Completing the project required Keywest Technology to provide a full range of services, including initial and final design, full installation, training, digital signage
content development and continuing post-install service and support. The project also called for Keywest Technology to integrate the system with several third-party products, including a 96-square-foot LED arena display and Ungerboeck event business management software, to deliver a unified solution for the school district.
The lineup of Keywest Technology hardware, software and services included seven MediaXtreme MXS-MZ event players; a dozen Media POD players; 16 17-inch LG Electronics LCD flat panel displays; six four-inch LG Electronics LCD displays; 16 32-inch displays; three large static backlit signs, designed and printed by the Keywest DSX Media division; 26,000 feet of Cat-5 cable; and a Keywest Technology custom-built color skew adjustment box.
“The Garland project is a classic example of Keywest Technology’s ability to deliver a turnkey digital signage network that meets the unique needs of an individual customer and to do so on time and on budget,” said Nichols.
About Keywest Technology
Lenexa, KS, -based Keywest Technology develops and markets a wide variety of digital signage products, including hardware, software and content development services, designed to produce results that professionals can count on. The company is also a pioneer in interactive digital signage, which couples the appeal of digital signs with the interactivity associated with interactive kiosks.
Keywest
Technology is proud to announce the release of its latest white paper:
"Digital Signage - A Winning Strategy for the Gaming Industry."
