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We appreciate NEC giving us the opportunity to showcase our video wall solution capabilities: a single Nexus Video Wall Player powered a 4×4 configuration of 46” NEC monitors at an impressive output of 4300×2418 pixels, which is 5x Full HD!

We will contact everyone who requested more information about our video wall solution and other solution offerings soon. However, in the interim, you can learn more by visiting our video wall website.

And now, we’d like to share a few photos that we took during ISE 2010 for your viewing pleasure.

A sneak preview of what’s to see

Look for us at NEC’s booth (5O78) - you can’t miss the big and beautiful 4×4 video wall setup that’ll be running at an impressive resolution of 10 megapixels with just a single player. With plenty of screen real estate, we’ve got some exciting application designs playing across multiple displays - you’ll get to see just how crisp and beautiful high resolution content looks.

European General Manager Darren Colclough will be at the show to handle your enquiries about any of the Nexus On-Demand products, solutions and reseller opportunities, so be sure to pay us a visit and find out everything you need to know. Or just come by and simply enjoy the sights - you won’t be disappointed.

The Cyberdome is a revolutionary new product solution utilizing six projectors to display a single large canvas inside a domed surface - all using just a single player device. By using the Nexus Media Player software, we were able to treat the six separate outputs as a single seamless canvas with live geometric corrections and edge-blending capabilities. Doing all this with software means that the whole entire solution can be assembled together using relatively low-cost projectors at the fraction of the cost of hardware-only solutions - now that’s what we call revolutionary.

What makes the Cyberdome special?

• Only a single player was used to display the entire canvas. The outputs from 6 Panasonic PT-D6000 projectors were combined using the Nexus Media Player software. Our software was also responsible for all of the edge-blending and geometric corrections (we did all the difficult mind-blowing math so that you don’t have to) so that the application was able to display correctly on a three-dimensional domed surface.
• No special post production process was required at all! The entire design of the application was created using Nexus On-Demand’s web-based application editor. Our designers were able to create layouts that contained all the playlist media elements, graphics and text widgets. We did not need to use special post production or broadcast tools - all high resolution graphics and videos were directly uploaded into the application itself. We didn’t have to worry about complicated methods to adjust the content for curvature in post production either - all that was done in real-time using the Nexus Media Player software.
• The implementation of the Cyberdome comes much cheaper than similar setups using hardware-only solutions. Because we were able to adjust everything using software, we did not require expensive projectors that would traditionally perform most of the corrections in hardware. That and our software method works much better because it is much more flexible in operation and future improvements can be released as downloadable updates which is much cheaper than replacing multiple hardware units.

For those that are interested in putting together a signature exhibit such as this, Panasonic and Nexus are offering the whole setup as a complete product solution package. Feel free to contact a Nexus representative to find out more.

Three Panasonic PT-D6000 series projectors were connected in a row to form an ultra widescreen canvas. These projectors were connected to a single player device running the Nexus Media Player software and we were able to display the full native resolution per projector.

Our Nexus Media Player software applied edge-blending and geometric corrections to account for the curved wall surface. That’s right – all the complicated stuff was done purely through software.

The application design and content was put together using Nexus On-Demand, our online content management system – this meant that our designers were able to put it all together with just a web-browser. Designers can use the integrated application design tool to include videos, images, live RSS feeds and plenty of visual effects.

As a whole, Panasonic and Nexus are offering the whole setup as a complete product solution package to organizations that are interested in putting together a memorable visual experience.

SkyPark SkyPark Subang, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 2009

Media network operator Citranet appoints Nexus to provide the software and technology to power media driven video wall solutions for Malaysia’s newest premium fixed base operation. Located in the Skypark Terminal of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, Kuala Lumpur, the new facility is Malaysia’s first full-service FBO offering a comprehensive range of VIP aircraft services.

The Client

The SkyPark Subang blueprint comprises two distinct components - Aviation and Lifestyle, offering products and services that are world-class in standard; a trademark of the SkyPark Subang experience.

A dynamic mix of aviation and lifestyle components brings the SkyPark Subang vision to life. Located at Subang Airport, the SkyPark Subang development encompasses the refurbishment of the airport’s existing infrastructure as well as the construction of new aviation support facilities and diverse leisure amenities.

With the transformation of the existing Subang Airport, SkyPark Subang is making its mark as a premier regional hub for corporate and private aviation in Southest Asia.

Overview

• Media partner Citranet is a premier provider of advtertising media space to high profile retail and commercial real estate clients.
• Working with Citranet, property and site owners are given the opportunity to utilize the latest digital media technologies from Nexus to showcase visual experiences through ad-funded media.
• SkyPark Subang and Citranet are using video walls as digital signage to promote branding and media advertising.
• Nexus is the prime technology enabler of creative digital architectural signage and provided video wall solutions installed at strategic areas to maximize visual impact and media impressions.

The Solution

AdsTV is Citranet’s media-driven digital signage product that uses Nexus’ video wall technology and content management platform. Located in high-profile lifestyle
sites such as the SkyPark terminal, AdsTV attracts many of Malaysia’s premier companies including Celcom, TM Net and many more. For SkyPark, AdsTV video walls are placed in high crowd traffic areas to display large-scale rich media promotions and targeted advertising to mass audiences.

The first two signature AdsTV video walls use a total of 38 40” Samsung 400UXN screens are used to create the two duplex video wall installations. A duplex video wall configuration is a double-sided video wall that displays cloned dynamic media bidirectionally to audiences for maximum impact.

The first signature video wall is a duplex 5×2 configuration with screens mounted in portrait, delivering a signature visual experience to audiences in the main waiting area by the front entrance of the airport. The second signature video wall is a duplex 3×3 configuration with screens mounted in landscape and is located in front of the food and beverage outlets. Other AdsTV video walls include a 2×4 installation with screens oriented in landscape. These video walls are placed within the arrival and departure lounges.

Each video wall is controlled by a single player device and displays a single large canvas spanning across all screens. The total canvas resolution measures at 5 megapixels which is almost 3 times greater than that of Full 1080 HD.

An on-premise setup of the AppSpace platform manages and distributes content across
the internal network infrastructure to all video wall players, making centralized content
updates possible.

Key Solution Features

• The AppSpace platform completely automates the process of updating, running and controlling all video wall installations.
• Each video wall is powered by just a single player device, capable of outputting 5 megapixels of content resolution.



• Signature AdsTV video walls include a duplex 5×2 portrait video wall and a duplex 3×3 landscape video wall, located at the main waiting area towards the front entrance and in front of food and beverage outlets.
• A duplex video wall is a double-sided video wall design that displays cloned dynamic media to crowds in both directions for maximum impact.

Future Expansion

As SkyPark Subang expands its premises with more facilities and services, more video wall deployments have been planned for installation. When these video walls are setup, each video wall player will be connected to the on-premise AppSpace platform and can begin receiving content immediately. Any future digital signage additions can be easily integrated into the existing infrastructure with minimal effort.

Expansion Plans

• Two more video wall deployments are planned for installation in the upcoming arrival and departure lounges.
• Both video walls are configured in 2×4 format with screens oriented in landscape.

Total Experience

We have broad technology knowledge and expertise covering multiple domains and a commitment to deliver the best solution to meet client requirements. While on-site, Nexus acted as the lead technology consultant to plan and facilitate the overall digital communication infrastructure.

Nexus aims to continually support and work alongside media companies such as Citranet to achieve their strategic vision by providing new media experiences and solutions via digital signage technology.

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Wells Fargo Plaza Houston, TX Sophisticated interactive directories for the largest multi-tenant property in the Southwest

Client Overview

A two-time winner of Houston BOMA’s “Building of the Year,” Wells Fargo Plaza is the center of Houston’s contemporary skyline, standing 992 feet tall with 71 stories of tenant floors. It’s the largest multi-tenant building in the southwestern United States with more than 1.7 million square feet of rentable area. Managed by CB Richard Ellis, the property attracts many of the most successful businesses in the nation as tenants, boasting countless amenities, impeccable architectural and interior design, and unmatched tenant service.

Need for Updated Signage

Wells Fargo Plaza wanted a directory solution that complimented the property’s aesthetic grandeur and superior services. Having installed an extremely limited solution, Wells Fargo Plaza was ready to upgrade to a more sophisticated interactive experience for its tenants and visitors, with the goals of streamlining directory usage and further publicizing the property’s many services and amenities. At the same time, it was important for the solution to be visually appealing to increase the lobbies’ overall impact on current and prospective tenants.

Nexus Solution

Early on, Nexus worked closely with project architects to make sure signage placement and presentation blended into the existing building layout and design. From designing and fabricating custom iron enclosures for the directories to accounting for important items such as rear access and ventilation, the team’s planning effort ensured a smooth installation. Nexus went on to install nine interactive directories throughout the property’s lobbies. The web-based content management solution allows property managers to update content on demand. In addition, the new capabilities allowed for enhanced showcasing of services and amenities, thus differentiating Wells Fargo Plaza as a premier location in Houston.

Taking further advantage of interactivity, property managers added a leasing feature that is used onsite as a sales tool to show prospective tenants floor plans throughout the building. Within minutes, prospects can see available floor space and layout along with pertinent leasing information to help enhance the sales process.

Results

By moving to a more robust and feature-rich solution, Wells Fargo Plaza has increased its communication efficiencies. It has maintained - even improved - its landmark reputation in terms of aesthetics and service that such a renowned property demands. The Nexus solution gives Wells Fargo Plaza a clear advantage among premier commercial properties in the U.S.

Project Features and Highlights

• Nine interactive directories
• Improved communication of services and amenities
• Web-based content management
• Leasing aid
• Partnered with architects and designers

Other CB Richard Ellis Properties That Use Nexus

• 2100 McKinney Avenue - Dallas, TX
• 100 Congress - Austin, TX
• Web-based content management

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Dallas, TX

Real-time communication and easier content management at corporate training center

Operating in nearly 100 countries and with 150,000 employees worldwide, Accor offers its clients over 40 years of expertise in hotels and corporate services. They represent more than 4,000 hotels and nearly 500,000 rooms in 90 countries, including the Sofitel, Motel 6 and Novotel brands. Accor Services help 30 million people in 40 countries with their proficient knowledge in human resources, marketing services and expense management.
 

Need for Better Communication

Accor was looking for a better way to facilitate communication at their corporate training center in Carrollton, Texas. With several employee groups visiting the training center every year, real-time communication and wayfinding is imperative. They wanted a solution that could be managed online and provide a better user experience. The previous digital signage solution Accor used was extremely limited and too expensive to manage. For example, they could not update the media components in the application on their own and for less than $5,000. Accor wanted a more flexible and cost-effective digital signage solution that allowed for fast updates and was easy for training center personnel to manage.

Nexus Solution

Nexus replaced Accor’s previous digital signage solution with a fully interactive system that allows trainees to navigate their way through the training center, locate personnel, obtain training information and learn more about the company’s many hotel brands. By using Nexus’ acclaimed web-based content management tool, Accor staff can now update information quickly and easily and at no incremental cost.

Results

Since implementing the Nexus solution, Accor has realized significant costs savings while increasing the ease-of-use for faster, improved communications.

Features and Functions

• Interactive touch-screen solution
• Web-based content management for fast updates
• Superior creative design
• Real-time communication targeted to different groups
• Easy-to-manage wayfinding and directories

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Stena Line Norway AS Stena Saga, the Terminal and Head Office (HQ) Oslo, Norway - 2008

Stena Line AB is one of the world’s largest ferry companies with a modern fleet of 35 vessels and Europe’s most comprehensive route network consisting of 18 ferry routes in Scandinavia and around the UK . By constantly developing its products and services, Stena Line AB has achieved a strong position with significant market shares on all its market sectors.

Client Overview

Stena Line AB is an international transport and travel service company and one of
the world’s largest ferry operators and are leaders in all their markets. Stena Line’s
strong position results from the combination of strategic company acquisition and
constant service and product development.

Stena Line has three business areas: Scandinavia, the North Sea and the Irish Sea.
Stena Line’s route network consists of 18 strategically located ferry routes. Stena Line
has a modern fleet with a total of 34 vessels including fast ferries (HSS), traditional
combi-ferries, RoPax-ferries for freight and passengers, and pure cargo ships.

Overview

• The AppSpace platform completely automates the process of updating, running and controlling the entire digital signage network centrally.
• Utilizing a single PC server and portal license, Stena Saga now has the abilty to play four different Channels at the same time in different areas of the ferry.
• A total of 12 digital signage displays are located throughout key areas of the terminal.
• 40” Samsung screens placed at strategic locations in their ferry terminal strengthens their ability to reach their clients as early as possible, with the maximum effect.
• Stena Line HQ now have a constant and accurate picture of what is going on at their different locations and can change content easily.

The Challenge

Stena Line Norway AS was using a manual system which relied heavily on employees to update and upgrade content onboard the Stena Saga, the ferry going between Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The system consisted of more than 20 screens spread all over the ship playing the same information and had to be serviced by employees onboard the ship whenever they wanted to do an upgrade of content.

In their experience, many of the screens were not effective due to outdated information and content simply not being relevant or good looking.

Stena Line wanted a system that would give them the ability to control the content centrally, either onboard the ship itself or from their headquarters in Oslo. They wanted to remove the employee factor and streamline the process of campaign development, content creation and executing the campaigns and happenings onboard without having to rely solely on human interaction.

In addition to upgrading their system onboard the ferry, Stena Line also wanted to extend their ability to communicate with passengers before they came onboard. They realized that perceived time spent in the ferry terminal, waiting for the ferry to arrive or standing in queue to get onboard, could be reduced drastically by using screens to communicate offers, special deals, happenings onboard and of course giving them a preview of what is to come.

Stena Line headquarters also wanted to have a system set up in their offices to play content from the ship and ferry terminal, and also to promote their own brand and internal information to visitors. Their Marketing department and their Call Centre wanted to see what was playing on the Stena Saga and additionally the Call Centre wanted the ability to integrate their phone system into the Nexus solution.

Key Solution Features

• The AppSpace platform gives Stena Line the ability to manage all content centrally.
• The Nexus On-Demand solution lets Stena Line communicate with passengers before they are onboard.
• Stena Line uses digital signage to communicate offers, special deals, happenings onboard and a preview of what to come.
• Stena Line HQ also uses digital signage to promote their own brand and internal infomation to visitors.

Nexus Solution

Ferry - ConnectIT, the systems integrator, installed modems from ICE (www.ice.no) which gave Stena Line a continuous connection to the ferry. Nexus installed their system on the Stena Saga, completely automating the process of updating, running and controlling the ferry’s digital signage network centrally. Using a single PC server and portal license, the Stena Saga now has the ability to play as much as four different messages (channels) at the same time in different areas of the ship. Their ongoing quest to improve their communication with guests and frequent travellers have received an tremendous upgrade.

Terminal - Stena Line Norway AS placed twelve 40” Samsung screens at strategic locations in their ferry terminal to strengthen their ability to reach their audience as early as possible with maximum effect. The Nexus Digital Signs solution has given Stena Line the power to extend their reach and can now communicate important messages and sales related information to their guests even before they get on board.

Headquarter (HQ) - Stena Line Norway HQ in Oslo uses the Nexus Digital Signs solution to run information services, phone statistics, sales & promotion videos, and of course content from the ferry terminal and the ferry itself. Stena Line now has a constant and accurate picture of what is going on at their different locations and can change their content at the blink of an eye, thanks to Nexus and ConnectIT.

Customer Testimonial

“Stena saga is only in port for an hour each day. So our challenge was to establish a stable Internet connection to the ship for the duration of its voyage, maintenance of content & system and of course the installation on the ship. We chose ConnectIT AS and Nexus because we were impressed by the level of service, their follow-up and the fact that their software solved our challenges and needs. We are very happy with the results and are looking forward to further develop our usage of Nexus and the possibilities they provide.”

- Andreas Follesø, Assistant Product Manager

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