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ViewSonic brings innovation and style to Digital Signage Expo 2013. Visit us at Booth #224 to see our newest digital signage solutions designed to deliver impactful visual imaging for all your business signage needs. Among the dazzling new products we’ll be showcasing are our sleek EP03r ePoster series, our ultra-narrow bezel CDX4650-L LED and our stunning 84” multi-touch 4K Ultra HD display. here

 

The EP03r ePoster series feature amazing resolution, a built-in media player, and multiple video inputs for easy integration and configuration - all within the slimmest ID yet. An edge-to-edge glass faceplate with curved corner styling creates a differentiating and eye-catching look. This display is ideal in retail settings, banks and universities. Click here to learn more.

 

The 46-inch CDX4650-L is a high bright, Full HD, ultra-narrow LED commercial display with an Intel® OPS slot, to easily integrate with any OPS-compatible media player. Optimized for video walls, menu and transportation boards, the CDX4650-L features up to a 10x10 tilting feature and is perfect for 24/7 commercial display applications. Click here to learn more.

 

Our 4K Ultra HD display provides stunning color and clarity with glorious, immersive images. This display is perfect for scientific imaging, GIS mapping, as well as high traffic areas such as transportation hubs, business centers, hospitals, retail environments, or anywhere that touch applications are required. here

 

See all of our slim, sexy and innovative signage at DSE Booth #224. Not attending? Take a virtual tour here. Which is your favorite? Tell us on the blog.

 

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Projector technology has evolved, now delivering better picture quality and expanded connection options. In addition to the traditional, wired (VGA/DVI/HDMI) connections, content may now be displayed from a thumb drive and wireless connections. Recent technology advancements have made wireless connectivity much simpler and powerful. A projector is a necessity of every business professional when presenting in the office or on the road. So don’t spend the first few minutes of your meeting locating and connecting the cables, jostling loose connections, or checking for bent pins. Instead, be presentation-ready with a wireless projector.

 

There are many benefits to using a wireless projector, which include:

• Presenters are no longer confined to a small area next to the projector. They now have the freedom to sit anywhere in the room, usually within 30 feet of the projector (line-of-sight is required to maintain the quality of the signal).


• The projector may be shared with multiple computers in the room, promoting team collaboration.


• By wirelessly connecting a presenter’s mobile device to the projector, he/she can walk about the room with his/her device to interact and engage with the audience.


• Presenters don’t need to bring along their connection cables while they travel.

Some factors businesses need to consider when using a wireless projector include:

 

• The wireless bandwidth required for video streaming presentation.


• The WiFi signal range necessary for a large-sized room.


• The wireless connectivity stability that can impact the image quality.

When all these aspects are verified, wireless projectors can deliver great conveniences for businesses, especially for mobile presenters.

 

Is your business ready to take advantage of the benefits wireless projectors have to offer? What other wireless solutions do you use in your business operation? Tell us on the blog.

 

Have questions on what’s the right wireless projector for your business? Learn more from our press release here.

 

ViewSonic has been a leading innovator of display technologies for over 25 years and understands the advanced features necessary for delivering a powerful presentation. ViewSonic offers one of the industry’s best overall projector warranty with 3-year limited parts, labor and LED light source, plus 1st year complementary Express Exchange® service. To learn more, click here.

 

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Ubergizmo Selects VSD240 Smart Display as Most Innovative Gadget of CES 2013

 

 

Walnut, Calif. – January 9, 2013 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today announced at CES 2013 that its VSD240 smart display was chosen as winner of Ubergizmo’s “Best of CES” award.

 

“We are proud to see this new product category being recognized with such a prestigious award,” said Jeff Volpe, president of ViewSonic Americas. “The VSD240 makes it easy for people to embrace the post-PC transition and interact within a cloud-connected world in a brand new way, while still enjoying the robust feature set people expect of ViewSonic. Having a technology authority like Ubergizmo recognize the potential of connected displays with a Best of CES award is wonderful to see.”

 

The technology blog, Ubergizmo, awarded the VSD240 the “Best of CES” prize for being the most innovative gadget at this year’s show. The VSD240 is part of ViewSonic’s dual point optical touch smart display series designed to change the way people compute. The VSD240 pairs a 1920x1080 Full HD resolution monitor with a quad-core, nVIDIA^® 1.7Ghz processer and Android™ 4.1 “Jelly Bean” OS with full Google^® GMS certification, for a PC-less, brand new way to experience the web. With versatile connectivity options (Micro HDMI^®, three USB ports, Micro SD card), plenty of network connections (RJ45 Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi^®, and Bluetooth^®) and a built in 1.3MP webcam, plus an integrated microphone and SRS® 3D Technology speakers, the VSD240 is the ultimate multimedia package. Now, users can enjoy tablet-like browsing, a touch-enabled Full HD display and a traditional PC computer all in one device.

 

The VSD240 is part of ViewSonic’s smart display lineup, which also includes the multi award-winning 22” VSD220. The 24” VSD240 will be available in North America in April for an ESP of $499. For further information about all of ViewSonic’s CES product announcements as well as hi-res images, visit ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

 

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

 

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ViewSonic introduces TD2340, TD2740 and TD3240 scratch resistant, 10-point Windows 8 certified displays with advanced ergonomics and performance

 

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (International CES South Hall #35807) – January 8, 2013 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today at CES announced its Windows® 8 certified TD 40 Series, including the 23” TD2340, 27” TD2740 and 32” TD3240.

 

Exceptional interactivity comes standard in the TD 40 Series. With the 10-point projected capacitive touch technology, customers get the best in class touch experience with unparalleled accuracy and speed. The TD 40 family features Professional Grade IPS panels with 1920x1080 full HD resolution and 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for stunning picture and color performance. Market leading connectivity inputs including DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA, along with full USB HID compliance and VESA mount compatibility make this Series the best Windows 8 certified commercial display investment.

 

For optimal interaction and comfort when using the Windows 8 operating system, the 23” TD2340 features a highly ergonomic design with dual hinge stand capable of 4-way adjustability, enabling the monitor to pivot or even lay flat. The 27” TD2740 model includes a unique picture frame stand which also allows this model to be laid flat for easier ergonomic usage. Additionally, the TD2740 offers an integrated webcam to deliver maximum opportunity for interactivity. For commercial applications, the TD3240, with optional stand, provides hospitality and retail sectors an interactive, versatile information kiosk-like signage solution. The screen with 7H surface hardness ensures high durability and touch accuracy, even in high traffic environments. All three models include integrated SRS Premium Sound® speakers and Energy Star® and EPEAT Silver certifications to complete the immersive multimedia touch display package.

 

“10 Point Touch will revolutionize the way we connect with our digital world,” said Erik Willey, LCD monitor and PC product marketing director at ViewSonic. “This Windows 8 certified 40 Series is designed to deliver an optimized Windows 8 touch experience with the projected capacitive touch technology, outstanding ergonomics and versatile connectivity that ViewSonic is known for.”

 

The TD 40 Series will be available in North and Latin America. The TD2340 will be available in January, the TD3240 in February and the TD2740 in April, for respective ESPs of $599, $2,499 and $799. Customers will have the opportunity to interact with the entire touch display family at ViewSonic’s booth (#35807) during CES 2013, including the TD 20 Series’ 22” TD2220 and 24” TD2420. For further information about all of ViewSonic’s CES product announcements as well as hi-res images, visit ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

 

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

ViewSonic VSD220: Innovative All-In-One Touch Screen Transforms PC Computing

 

Walnut, CA – January 3, 2013 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today announced that its VSD220 Smart Display was chosen as a winner for PC Magazine’s 29^th annual Technical Excellence Awards. The VSD220 is an interactive, touch-enabled Smart Display integrated with Android 4.0 OS that enriches the way consumers experience the web. PC Magazine’s Technical Excellence Awards recognizes breakthroughs in science, electronics, and technology.

 

The VSD220 was awarded the Technical Excellence Award in the “Displays” category and was praised by PC Magazine for being "definitely innovative" as a hybrid cross between a monitor, an Android-powered all-in-one, a touch screen, and a tablet—all within a 22" display. According to PC Magazine, “Hybrid devices are nothing new but the VSD220 is something new, especially for what could be a 22-inch monitor.”

 

Ideal for consumer and commercial applications, the VSD220 Smart Display provides a compelling Android based computing experience. With a multicore OMAP 4 processor from Texas Instruments (TI) and Android “Ice Cream Sandwich” operating system, users are guaranteed fast web browsing, seamless application, multitasking and robust computing capabilities. With dual-point optical touch functionality and 1920×1080 Full HD resolution, the VSD220 delivers outstanding interactivity and amazing image quality to all the users. The display also features a built-in 1.3MP webcam and SRS 3D Technology to support a range of multimedia activities including video conferencing, digital photography, immersive gaming and entertainment.

 

 

ViewSonic’s VSD220 Smart Display is currently available in North America for an ESP of only $399. For further information, visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

 

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

 

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Quote reprinted from www.pcmag.com with permission.  © 2012 Ziff Davis, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

Company to showcase both a 32” and 84” Ultra HD display

 

WALNUT, Calif. – January 3, 2013 – The industry has been a buzz about 4K Ultra HD technology, and next week at CES 2013 will be no exception. Display technology leaderViewSonic Corp., comes prepared to dazzle with not just one but Two 4K Ultra HD solutions – including a 32” 4K desktop display and an 84” 4K interactive digital sign.

 

“As the leader in display technology for more than 25 years, we have been at the forefront of many firsts, from ultra fast  2ms and 1ms monitors to 120Hz active stereo 3D desktop displays,” said Jeff Volpe, president, ViewSonic Americas. “We will continue to closely monitor the Ultra HD market, and are in position to productize quickly once conditions warrant the shipment of solutions that hold true to our value proposition.”

 

ViewSonic will be one of the first companies to showcase this new 4K Ultra HD technology in its 32" VP3280 desktop display. Graphic designers, cinematographers and videographers will be able to get closer to the native pixel resolutions they are filming with on camera, while consumers will be able to generate their own 4K Ultra HD content with compatible high resolution video cameras as low as the sub $5,000 range.

 

On the commercial large format side, ViewSonic is previewing an 84" two point touch 4K Ultra HD digital sign on the CES show floor (South Hall #35807). This interactive digital sign extends the possibilities of 4K Ultra HD beyond the cinema environment toward commercial applications such as mapping, GIS, the military and satellite imagery, and other business uses benefiting from the transmission of top-quality video. The company predicts that large format 4K Ultra HD displays will start to be adopted in commercial markets in 2013.

 

Come by the ViewSonic booth (South Hall #35807) during CES January 8 – 11, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV to experience the latest in 4K Ultra HD innovation, and receive an interactive demo of the company’s new 4K Ultra HD solutions.

 

To set up a time to meet with ViewSonic’s executives at the show, email viewsonic@lewispr.com. To learn about all of ViewSonic’s CES announcements as they happen, as well as obtain hi-res product images, visit ViewSonic.com/CES, or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

 

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

 

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Trademark footnote:All corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

ViewSonic’s president Jeff Volpe named one of 2012’s top 100 channel executives by CRN

 

WALNUT, Calif. – November 26, 2012 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, today announced that president Jeff Volpe was named one of CRN’s Top 100 Executives in the IT Channel for 2012.  This annual list salutes the most influential and innovative channel executives in North America.

 

Winners were chosen based on nominations from solution providers and ranked executives based on channel influence, effectiveness and visibility, along with business and sales impact. Among the criteria were channel sales volume, channel investment and resources, channel advocacy and visibility, and performance in UBM Channel research projects (including the Annual Report Card and Channel Champions). A panel of UBM Channel editors made the final selections.

 

Named one of the top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, ViewSonic’s Jeff Volpe is not only driving the company’s strategic direction but he is also in the trenches, driving dramatic sales and profit gains for partners through a combination of programs, policies, and technology.  For 25 years, ViewSonic has demonstrated its commitment to the channel by offering targeted programs as part of its award-winning Finch Club program, such as the new ProSeries Reseller Authorization Program, as well as delivering innovative new product categories like the Android-enhanced Smart Display offering the channel additional opportunity to grow its business and address customer needs.

 

“I am proud to be named by UBM Channel as a top pick for industry leaders that are innovating and doing the critical thinking necessary with the VARs, said Jeff Volpe, president of ViewSonic. “We strongly believe in the mission of our channel partners and feel it is important to offer them our very best – both in product solutions and in new sales opportunities. It is our promise that you will continue to see this level of dedication from ViewSonic.”

 

“We’re recognizing this year’s Top 100 Executives for their commitment to the channel,” said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director for UBM Channel. “For 2012, our goal was to once again shine a spotlight on the most influential executives in the industry today. But we also wanted to pay homage to the channel advocates, sales and services leaders, innovators and disrupters. We salute all these leaders for their devotion to the technology channel and their willingness to adopt new strategies and policies in order to drive greater sales for partners, while positioning their own company for future growth.”

 

Expanded coverage of the 2012 Top 100 Executives will be featured in the November issue of CRN Magazine and online at www.crn.com.

 

For further information, visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on the Company blog, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

About ViewSonic

Founded in 1987, ViewSonic’s mission is to be the preferred global brand of visual solution products as we continue to focus on display-centric product offerings including LED monitors, projectors, digital signage displays, and cloud computing solutions. ViewSonic continues to pioneer in visual technology innovation to build a connected and ever-reaching digital future. ViewSonic® Corporation is headquartered in Walnut, California. For further information, please visit ViewSonic.com.

 

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.

 

About UBM Channel: (www.ubmchannel.com)

UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at www.ubmchannel.com.

UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com

 

 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

With the advancement in video, camera, audio technology, and the ability to utilize standard web browsers within existing network infrastructures, videoconferencing has become a popular practice in the SMB environment. Videoconferencing has expanded into markets such as live e-support, video arrangement, engineering design reviews, quality assurance, and telemedicine and made 24/7 support across the globe possible. It is a low cost and effective mode of communication that SMBs are embracing. In fact, your customer and business partners simply expect it.

 

Wainhouse Research has reported that approximately 72% of SMBs reported that they use web conferencing to include participants who can’t attend in person; and 64% of SMBs use web conferencing for new meetings due to cost or timing constraints. The Australian government invested $18.4 million on high-def videoconferencing technology and saved $26 million in travel costs while cutting 7,000 tones in carbon emissions.

 

Videoconferencing is a natural evolution for businesses to increase productivity. It broadens and enables connections to anyone in the world while supporting a greener planet. If your company still hasn’t adopted this culture and are still paying high travel expenses, learn how you can implement videoconferencing here.

 

For videoconferencing solutions, checkout ViewSonic’s 24” (23.6” Viewable) all-in-one Windows® 8 certified LCD monitor, VG2437mc-LED, with integrated 2-megapixel webcam, mic and speaker, ideal for office applications, video conferencing, and executive offices and boardrooms.

 

How much has videoconferencing saved your business? Tell us on the blog.

 

Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright^© 2012 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

 

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Taylor J. “Fed Govt’s telepresence reaches capacity.” ZDNet.com. CBS Interactive, May 28, 2012: http://www.zdnet.com/fed-govts-telepresence-reaches-capacity-1339338677/

Digital signage solution with facial recognition capabilities are being made possible with recent advancements in cameras, processing power and application software. Facial recognition is a turn-key solution that shifts customer engagements from static to proactive, helping retailers interact in a way never before possible. “Sense of sight” intelligence allows a digital sign to extract visual data to gauge the audiences’ gender and age, and associate the results with an advertisement designed for that specific audience. This helps retailers not only deliver more targeted messaging but also translates to a more pleasurable customer experience, longer dwell time and increased engagement.

A South Korean company, SK Telecom, has launched a digital signage solution with facial recognition in a shopping mall in Korea across twenty-six digital signage displays strategically placed at various locations throughout the mall. In preparation for the launch, SK Telecom included 5,000 facial images and an additional 1,000 pieces of key facial features (facial shape, wrinkles, and distance between eyes) associated with age and sex identification in the control pool.  The company plans to spend three to six months to collect traffic volume and pattern information before approaching advertisers to customize ads based on sex and gender.

Intel also launched Intel® Audience Impression Metrics Suite (Intel® AIM Suite) for digital signage solutions; it integrates three intelligent software programs to deliver  impression metrics: Intel® AIM View collects audience demographic data, detects content viewed and viewing duration; Intel® AIM Analytics analyzes the data into a granular level and outputs into easy to understand graphs/charts and CSV formats; Intel® AIM Manage is a sensor management system that remotely manages the operation via the cloud. In addition, to protecting audience privacy, AIM Suite does not record facial images or personal information about the viewer.

Facial recognition technology helps advertisers (from automotive to cosmetics industries) generate more ROI from affectively communicating specific messages within target audiences. ViewSonic is excited about this trend and will continue to evaluate its market potential as it gains momentum. For more information on digital signage solutions, click here. Have additional questions on the best display for you? Ask us on the blog.

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As we multitask our way through our busy day, why not grocery-shop as we wait for the subway or train? This is what drove Tesco and Peapod to provide virtual grocery stores aimed at on-the-go commuters.

Virtual Grocery Stores are large displays (bill boards or digital signage display) with life sized pictures of common grocery items. Below each item, there is a unique QR barcode associated with the product for shoppers to purchase on the spot with their smartphones and schedule deliveries.

Tesco (South Korea and UK) and Peapod (US) have deployed these virtual grocery stores at public transit hubs like at the airports, subways/train stations, and bus stops, where tens of thousands of commuters gather, to deliver convenient grocery shopping between wait times. Tesco in South Korea and Peapod in US have adopted the static billboard platform, while Tesco in UK deployed interactive digital signage  for a cleaner look and smaller footprint.

According to Tesco, mobile revenue has more than doubled in the past 12 months. Interactive Media in Retail Group projects mobile commerce (m-commerce) to make up around 15% of all online sales by the end of 2012. In addition, a Nielsen survey found that 61% of respondents already use the internet to shop for groceries and one quarter of them plans to purchase groceries online in the next 6 months.

Is the virtual grocery store the next frontier to food shopping for our families in this digital era? We think so. So many commodities are already being purchased online; the virtual grocery store will be one more convent way to tackle our daily to-do list on-the-go and free up our time. We anticipate the static billboard to be upgraded to interactive digital signage very soon as this solution is a much more efficient way to deploy, mange, and lower TCO for business owners.

Have more questions on the right digital signage solution for your business? Learn more from this link here or ask us here on the blog.

Corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright^© 2012 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

Are you a brick and mortar retailer that has ever gotten caught up in a tug of war with eTailers? Boost your competitive edge by joining the ViewSonic® ProSeries Reseller Authorization Program.

 

Our ProSeries Authorized Reseller Program is designed for resellers with a physical store front to increase sales and profitability by providing you with access to ViewSonic’s newest and most innovative product solutions. As a member, you receive exclusive competitive pricing, deeper discounts on large opportunities, access to exclusive promotional programs and qualified leads. Best of all, membership is free!

 

As an added incentive for our valued partners, if you sign up by September 30, 2012 and are approved to become a ViewSonic ProSeries authorized reseller by October 12, 2012, you are automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a five or six days Carnival Cruise package for two to the Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexico, the Caribbean and more!

 

For more information about how our ProSeries Authorized Reseller program can help take your resale business to the next level, call 888-881-8781 #3 or email channel.marketing@viewsonic.com.

 

ProSeries Reseller Authorization Program is subject to official program rules. ViewSonic reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Program without notice. Corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

 

Copyright^© 2012 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

 

 

The desktop display is poised for an amazing evolution as we shift towards the Post-PC era. Virtualization, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud-based storage and mobile applications are all becoming predominant in today’s business world as we migrate away from the traditional desktop of yesterday. The enterprise is looking to these zero/thin client solutions to reduce business operating costs, improve productivity and instantly connect to the cloud, the Internet, virtualized environments, web-based apps (such as CRM tools, multimedia presentations or digital dictation solutions), social networks and more.

 

According to a Gartner forecast, global shipments of thin clients are expected to nearly double between 2011 and 2014, while spending on SaaS products is projected to grow more than 50 percent by 2015. Thin client applications can be found in government, call centers, medical offices, schools, airline ticketing and manufacturing plants to enable centrally-managed scalable solutions while lowering Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”).

 



While zero and thin clients can be cost-effective alternatives to traditional desktop PCs, it is important to note that these solutions are not one-size-fits-all. For instance, certain applications may still require individual desktop PCs for processor-intensive tasks. Multimedia production applications, for example, may require a greater amount of bandwidth that would make a zero/thin client solution cost prohibitive. To help business owners determine the best computing solution for their needs and the key distinctions between the zero/thin vs. traditional desktop PC (thick client), read on for a quick comparison guide from Webopedia™.

 

<emZero/Thin Clients                                               Traditional Desktop PC/Thick Client

 

Easy to deploy requiring no extra or specialized software installation	More expensive and time consuming for IT to deploy
Needs validation with the server after data capture	Data verified by client not server (immediate validation)
If the server goes down, data collection is halted as the client needs constant communication with the server	Only require intermittent communication with server, client/workstation equipped with robust technology and provides better uptime
Cannot be interfaced with other equipment (in plants or factory settings for example)	Can interface with other equipments independently
More potential downtimes	Less potential downtimes
Require less resources on workstation but more on servers	Require more resources on individual client/workstation but less on server
More portable in that All applications are on the server so any workstation can access	Not portable in that most resources are stored on individual client/workstation
Opportunity to use older, outdated PCs as clients	Individual client/workstation needs to be upgraded to newer and more advanced PC to increase performance.
Reduced security threat	Increased security issues

There is a tremendous growth opportunity in zero/thin client solutions afforded by the virtualization of servers, applications and desktops. ViewSonic recognizes this market trend and continues to develop innovative new display solutions to facilitate the cloud transition while offering support of industry standard cloud-based computing protocols including Citrix, VMWare, RDP, RemoteFX and PCoIP. Through these partnerships, any of our traditional desktop displays can be transformed into a smart connected network display and multi-client solution to support businesses and organizations in their efforts to deploy secure, scalable thin client configurations. Learn more from our white paper here.

 

What display solutions support your individual enterprise demands? Share your experiences with us on our blog.

 

Corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright^© 2012 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

 

Footnote: Gartner’s Global SaaS Spending Report, 1H12 Update (March 2012)

Is your business BYOD–phobic (ie. afraid of the implications around employees bringing their personal devices into the workplace)? We already know that BYOD increases employee satisfaction, boosts work productivity and decreases mobile device costs. We also know that IT security concerns can be addressed with security solutions available on the market. But if your organization is still reluctant to jump on the BYOD program because of the potential variable costs, read on.

Below we have highlighted strategies for businesses to reduce their spending around two key variable expense areas:



Monthly wireless/data plan bill:

• Establish a clear cost ownership and pay scale guideline for the dual-purpose mobile device base on job dependency.


• Pre-negotiate a discounted contract with a single network carrier to achieve cost savings of anywhere from 10 to 20 percent. This can also serve as a perk for employees who use BYOD on employee paid basis.

IT help desk cost:

• Say “no” to supporting and troubleshooting personal device issues that are not business related – for example, problems with non-business apps or network connectivity.


• Establish clear guidelines to determine if an IT problem is a device issue, carrier issue, or business app issue before straining IT resources.


• Allow self-service on routine activities such as policy acceptance, enrollment, adding new apps, etc.

Although BYOD programs consist of many variable costs, there are also many favorable hidden economic values that organizations should be aware of. According to Monica Basso, Research VP at information technology research firm Gartner, BYOD reinforces personal responsibility, as employees are more cost conscious when they are using their own device, including being more sparing when roaming and being less likely to lose their phone. In addition, employees are more willing to invest time to troubleshoot their personal device than to pass it on to the IT help desk, which has the potential to minimize IT help desk labor hours.

What is the right BYOD policy to support your enterprise culture? Share your experiences with us on our blog.

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Digital signage solutions provide excellent revenue and margin opportunities for VARs who target the restaurant or QSR vertical. Nowadays, the VAR can benefit by selling signage as a total solution. This is due to the fact that there is margin opportunity in the hardware, installation, potential network configuration, service, and in some cases, content development.

The opportunity for digital signage sales has grown tremendously, and is broader than ever before. Here are just a few of the ways that your customers may be looking to implement these solutions:



Restaurants: We are especially seeing an increase in signage adoption rates by restaurant customers as prices come down and ease of use and simplicity increases. The most common restaurant application is the presentation of menu selections combined with government required nutritional information. This information can be updated in real-time with the use of simple digital signage content management solutions. In addition, promotional information can be added in the case of seasonal menu changes.

Employee training: New opportunities are becoming available with the use of network digital signage in the back office for employee training. Training content can be sent over the internet (WAN) for use by individual restaurant location. This adds benefits to the restaurant owners with lower insurance rates as well as provides the VAR another area of possible margin income.

Retail: Another growing opportunity as the prices and solutions become more affordable is retail. We are seeing smaller screen deployments as consumer information is moving closer to the display case. We have seen this at the POS cash out for some time, for example. We are also beginning to see smaller screen deployments such as 10-, 22-, and 32-inch in retail locations advertising product highlights and benefits. VARs can again benefit by targeting the retail signage vertical with a total solution that consists of screen, content management, network solutions — wired and wireless, and installation services. There are a category of VARs we call systems integrators that specialize in this kind of new business.

While these are the key areas driving today’s digital signage adoption, with the emerging array of add-on solutions (such as integrated mobile device credit card process and audience demography video analytics), the possibilities of digital signage are endless. To learn more about digital signage solutions, read here. How has digital signage helped to grow your business? What are your experiences with POP? Share with us here on the blog.

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It’s a common question - do we really need technology to learn? The answer varies depending on how instructors utilize technology solutions to implement their lesson plans. No matter how technology is used, one thing is for sure – technology has definitely transformed the possibilities of teaching. We’ve all seen it in futuristic movies: a classroom consists of a giant interactive multimedia screen in front of the classroom and computer desks for students to work individually and collaboratively. The future is now.

 

It is a well-known fact that an engaged student absorbs information faster, and introducing technology to the learning process spurs students to think and learn in new ways. For instance, Kyrene School District in Arizona invested $33 million dollars to revamp their schools with interactive screens, laptops, classroom projectors, networking gear and education software to visually and kinetically accommodate different student learning styles.

 

Through this technology enriched learning, the students of Kyrene School District are now:

 

• using professional writing and editing tools and creative design apps to improve their writing skills and create higher quality PowerPoint presentations


• utilizing personal computers to get their ideas down faster while enabling teachers to edit their work more easily


• able to more conveniently complete and review work as a group using the cooperative technology solution


• participate in internet-based lesson plans for more immediate communication, including the ability to email the teacher completed assignments


• learning math through interactive games such as Alien Addition


• practicing spelling on interactive screens


• experiencing enhanced reading comprehension with interactive reading websites, and taking exams on laptops, with their scores being revealed in minutes.

 

As a result of implementing these advancements, students are able to master academic skills in a fun and creative way. School districts like Kyrene are a perfect example of how the classroom can be used to help students acquire the technological competence that is essential in today’s information technology era. What an exciting time for education!

 

To learn more about interactive presentation solutions to transform classrooms, libraries and auditoriums from ordinary spaces into exciting learning centers, read here. Have experience with implementing new technologies within the classroom? Tell us about it here on the blog.

 

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Did you know that there is a $50 billion market under the federal government GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) schedule programs? That’s about 10 percent of total federal acquisition spending. Did you know that August and September are traditionally the busiest time of year for government agencies to be making their technology purchasing decisions for the upcoming year (the fiscal year ends September 30^th)? While this market is very appealing to businesses, to qualify under these federal programs, products must be compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and have special product features under niche category to boost your opportunity to win the bid.

 

There is great opportunity for resellers to differentiate themselves in the larger monitor bidding process if they fully understand the niche government product features that will distinguish them from the competition under IT Schedule 70. Whether it’s small or large format displays you are considering, before jumping into the TAA compliant display business, make sure you are aware of the following handful of features that will greatly improve the user experience for your buyer: For instance, ViewSonic’s latest small format TAA display models feature a DisplayPort™ input, Eco-mode functionality for reduced power consumption and longer product life, advanced ergonomics, and automatic aspect ratio adjustment. Our large format commercial displays (sizes 42”, 47”, 55” and 65”) offer features including energy saving LED panel technology, a built-in media player for video and signage, slim bezels for eye-catching design, and video-wall-ready capabilities for extended possibilities. The Energy Star®, Eco-mode and LED features give our products an edge to qualify for the monitor product category under the GSA Environmental Program. Government needs smarter technology solutions. Ultra slim designs and Displayport™ features add this advantage. DisplayPort™ is the next generation interface technology replacing DVI, LVDS and VGA and enabling ultra thin displays, higher graphic performance and super fast response time.

 

ViewSonic has merged its 25-year display heritage and expertise to deliver the latest and greatest display technology at the best value along with TAA compliance, to offer our resellers the opportunity to get into the TAA monitor game. Our channel support also offers a variety of programs to support government resellers, including joint-participation for trade shows, bid services and more.

 

To learn more about our TAA compliant monitors, read our PR release here. And if you already have federal GSA contracts, share your experiences and ideas with us on our blog.

 

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The face of digital signage is rapidly changing, and its advancements in technology are pushing progression right along. Have you heard the term Open Pluggable Specification (OPS)? OPS architecture ties the digital signage ecosystem together with standardized interoperable hardware interface to drive effective component design, development and simplified integration complexity for lower implementation, deployment and management costs. An initiative from Intel®, OPS is a new technology concept that emerged about a year ago.

 



The OPS architecture modularizes the development of digital signage display panels and media players, thereby minimizing the implementation time for installation and eliminating other system complexities. While this clean solution ultimately benefits the integrator and end users, so far, only a few companies have adopted OPS technology. This is likely because people are accustomed to using an external media player (or PC) to run their media content on the signage display. Until the integrators and end users become more and more familiar with the benefits of OPS and industry demand increases, we believe it will still take some time before manufacturers and display OEMs adopt this new standard. However, with a company like Intel serving as the driving force behind this technology, things look very hopeful. Intel has launched multiple scalable intelligent software applications to enhance OPS display capabilities, such as Active Management Technology (AMT), Audience Impression Metrics Suite (AIM), Anonymous Video Analytics (AVA) and Near-Field Communication (NFC).

 

Will OPS architecture adaptation become successful? Only time will tell, but we believe in the benefits it provides. To learn more about ViewSonic’s OPS-enabled touch digital signage solutions in 42”, 46” and 65” sizes, click here. Have questions about what digital signage solutions are easiest for your business to maintain and upgrade? Ask us here on our blog.

Are you a professional presenter or educator who reinforces onstage presentations with a laser pen? Do you find satisfaction from instantaneous interaction with your audience during your presentation? If so, you will be captivated by some of the unique features that current presentation apps on the market provide to help you engage with your audience while driving collaboration. Two noteworthy apps that we recommend for audience interaction are DisplayNote and Doceri.

 

DisplayNote is a software app that enables multi-user collaboration across any platform including smartphones, tablets and laptops; with support for more than 30 devices connected simultaneously. This app allows the presenter to share their screen while enabling instantaneous communication with other connected devices. In presenter mode, presenters or teachers can use their device to control the main screen, pass control to any other connected device, assign collaborative groups, send/receive private messages and view the individual screen of any connected device. In collaboration mode, the annotations and images on the connected devices can be displayed back to the main screen or viewed by other users. Furthermore, those viewing in collaboration mode can add their own private notes, underline or highlight what’s important, capture preferred slides, and save or email the presentation for later review. DisplayNote complements existing interactive projectors, whiteboards, and touch-screen devices, including tablets and smartphones running either Apple® iOS or Android™.

 

The Doceri® software app allows tablet owners to remotely control a PC or Mac that is connected to a display (e.g. projectors and monitors). A duplicate screen is displayed on the tablet to give the user total control and access to their computer desktop from their mobile tablet device. Doceri features interactive functions similar to DisplayNote, allowing the user to draw, write and annotate on the projected content with save and replay functions. Doceri currently doesn’t have the multi-user collaboration mode on their existing version; however this feature will be included in the next release. The existing version currently only works with Apple iOS, but an Android version is coming soon. 

 

Both DisplayNote and Doceri give users the freedom to instantaneously articulate their ideas during a presentation. Whether your need is for education or business, these powerful tools promote collaboration and audience engagement.

 

To learn more about interactive presentation solutions, read here. Have questions about what features you need for your specific presentation needs? Ask us here on the blog.

 

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Short throw projectors are designed with tight spaces in mind whether at home, work or school. 

 

A short throw projector produces clear images within limited space due to the physical shape of the projector lens, which alters the magnitude of the image projected. In a short throw projector, a convex lens is used to spread an image wider than a regular throw lens. As a result, a short throw lens can have 0.5:1 throw ratio, capable of projecting a 60-inch diagonal image from just 2 feet away, while a standard throw lens has a 1.6:1 throw ratio, capable of projecting the same image size from 6.5 feet away. Check out our interactive distance calculator here to determine if a short throw is the best fit for your space.

 

Why else should you consider a short throw projector? Many short throw projectors offer minimum ambience and heat exhaustion for maximum audience engagement in the constricted room. There are no hotspots when projecting onto a whiteboard due to the close distance proximity – the mount position of the projector is either raised above or dropped below the white board to project the image at a very steep angle, which eliminates glare that could bounce back from the whiteboard.

 

Have questions about what features you need for your specific projection needs? Ask us here on the blog.

 

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