Author Archives: Mike

About Mike

Mike is president of StrandVision Digital Signage. He has a wealth of Business Marketing experience with 8 years in electronic digital signage and 13 years in bar coding with his previously sold company StrandWare.

Digital Signage Solutions

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike

Signs of Life A look at the numerous applications – and possibilities – offered by digital signage in healthcare. There has been a significant adoption of visual media in the form of digital signage in the healthcare industry over recent … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mike

Everything you need for your sign business Discover everything the sign industry has to offer under one roof at ISA’s International Sign Expo. Just one month from today the Expo runs from Thursday, March 22 to Saturday, March 24, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Signs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mike

Mobile Digital Signage Applications Your passengers might think the wait is actually shorter if they are watching your digital signage messaging. Mobile digital signage applications provide passengers with immediate information. The latest in signage, they can help reduce the time … Continue reading →

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Employee Communication

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mike

Employee Communication – Emergency Notifications Digital Signage for Emergency Schedule notifications is an important addition to any organization’s emergency notification/evacuation communications planning mix. The signage can give detailed location-specific instructions to employees and visitors. It is ideal for fire and tornado … Continue reading →

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Digital Signs

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike

Celebrating Vancouver’s Neon Age This fall, the medium of neon signs turns 100 years old. Coincidentally, a new exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) is taking a look back at the colour, light and dazzle of that city’s golden … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage Network

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mike

Content Management Software – 2.0 When approaching digital signage content management software, it is useful to distinguish between two main camps of providers: those who say that digital signage content management software should be cloud-based, SaaS, ostensibly “so customers can … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage Software

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mike

5 Things: Five questions to ask before buying a digital billboard If you are considering making an investment in digital billboards during 2012, perhaps the single most important decision impacting your return on investment will be from what manufacturer you … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Mike

The top 10 coolest DOOH deployments of 2011 (Video) This year along with my Top 10 Trends for 2012, it occurred to me to take a look back at what cool stuff the industry did in 2011. So, here is … Continue reading →

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Permenant Linux Digital Signage Player Screen Resolution

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mike

Screen resolution on Linux Digital Signage Player To permanently change the screen resolution on the StrandVision Linux Digital Signage Player, do the following: 1) open up the terminal window from the desktop 2) type su (to go to root user) … Continue reading →

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Digital Signage Player

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mike

Digital Signage Player – Political Events Digital signs have made a showing at political events. When event organizers need to be certain that attendees, no matter where they are seated, can not only hear but also see the candidates as they make … Continue reading →

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