ISE 2020 Highlights


Canon to showcase higher resolutions Canon Hall 1 Booth F50


Canon Europe will be showcasing its advanced imaging ecosystem which includes Canon’s incredible HDR, 4K and 8K projection ca- pabilities and unrivalled line-up of input to output solutions, in- cluding world-class cameras and lenses. Matthew Koshy, European Product Marketing Specialist, Canon Europe, comments: “We’re building on the success of ISE 2019 by expanding our input to output showcase, which highlights the importance of having an integrated line-up to deliver unbeatable resolution. Our range of high-brightness and high-image-quality laser projectors will be on display to show how cohesive projection systems offer systems in-


VITEC showcases EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage platform VITEC Hall 14 Booth M 200


VITEC will display the flexible IPTV, digital signage, and video wall capabilities of its EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform. For the first time, the new EZ TV Player Lite will be on display. The patent pending EZ TV Lite technology enables multicasting of live streams directly to enterprise users' computers, without going through multi-unicast distribution servers.


This unique solution enables organisations to scale live video services without the costs of on-premise transcoding equipment, CDN subscriptions, and costly seat licenses. The multicast-to-the- edge, plugin-free HTML5 player simplifies IPTV distribution com- plexity and manageability.


tegrators incredible optical performance, simple installation and low maintenance.”


At one of the dedicated zones on the booth, Canon will showcase


its industry-leading imaging solutions which work seamlessly to- gether to streamline workflows and guarantee optical excellence for system integrators. Canon’s premium video camera range, refer- ence display monitors and projectors, will offer visitors the chance to immerse themselves in a live 4K production simulation. Starring in this demo is the 4K production camera – the XF705, the re- nowned EOS C200 4K Cinema camera, the compact 4K camcorder – the XA55, and Canon’s latest 4K projector. Canon’s XEED 4K6021Z with RS-SL07RST 4K lens – which uses the same technology featured in the EF and RF lens ranges – will also be on stand alongside its video range. This combination cre- ates high resolution and true to life images that guarantees systems integrators can get the best from Canon’s 4K technology.


Digital Signage


Innovation in digital signage shows no sign as abating as continu- ing growth in the market attracts new players to ISE.


Netipbox presents Nsign.tv


Netipbox Hall 15 Booth H 230 Netipbox will present Nsign.tv, an intelligent and intuitive SaaS platform that allows users to store, organize, select, program and display digital content on any screen. Furthermore, thanks to its integration capability and unlimited scalability, Nsign.tv becomes a powerful all-in-one hub from where to control any other manage- ment system.


The SaaS platform of Netipbox Technologies is offered in three versions (Basic, Business, and Enterprise) is easily combined and integrated with IOT devices (footfall, face recognition cameras, RFID / barcode scanning, etc.), Machine Learning (ML) and Ar- tificial Intelligence (AI) to impact and interact with different au- diences while collecting data for later analysis with BI (Business Intelligence) tools and dashboards.


In addition, the Enterprise version includes the Nqueue module, the new queue management system to control and optimize cus- tomer flows. The company will also present its plug & play Nbox player, which connects easily to any screen and instantly reproduc- es the content scheduled on the platform, transforming any digital media (screen, totem, kiosk, LED, etc.) in a window that commu- nicates with different audiences. The Nbox player comes with the Basic version of the Nsign.tv platform, the gateway to the digital transformation for any type of business, with a cost reduction of up to 40% compared to other technologies. In addition, Netipbox Technologies will show the exclusive Syn- chro WOW effect that highlights Nsign.tv over other systems on the market for its ability to create synchronised effects between different screens that are together, separated or unstructured, giv- ing more value through the content to any installation. Toni Viñals, CEO of Netipbox Technologies, says: “At ISE 2020 we are going to show how our solutions help brands to impact and interact with different audiences to drive customer behaviour, boost engagement and increase profitability of their premises. Ac- cording to our claim, we want our clients to focus just on their audiences, so we take care of everything else.”


Signal processing Kramer provides 4K to meeting spaces


Kramer Hall 1 Booth F20. Kramer is introducing the KIT-400, a new switchable transmit- ter and receiver that provides 4K power and flexibility to today’s meeting spaces. Kramer’s KIT-400 brings a wealth of benefits to the end user, including connecting to a wireless device and the ability to store pre-defined room setups, letting busy teams start meetings instantly, without wasting time. KIT-400 is the core of the Kramer@Work KR-4000 meeting space solution and provides multiple local and remote video in- puts. Providing full functionality right out of the box, KIT-400 is powerful in both transmitter and receiver modes. As a transmitter, the solution provides vivid 4K@60 4:2:0 with two HDMI inputs and a legacy VGA input. It also simplifies – or even elevates – room automation with its advanced Kramer Maestro room automa- tion capabilities, an HDBaseT output, and bi-directional powering for additional flexibility and easy setup. Equally powerful as a receiver, KIT-400R serves as a high-end 4K@60 4:4:4 scaler equipped with one HDMI input that includes wireless and/or digital signal connectivity and one HDBT input. An


"In the last 10 years, we've seen an increasing demand for streaming solutions that can address the widely varied IT infra- structure and content requirements of enterprise customers," said Bruno Teissier, International Sales and Marketing Director, VITEC. "EZ TV was created to streamline the evolving IPTV landscape and now serves over a million users in the corporate, government, military, and sports venue markets. At ISE 2020, attendees will see how we continue to innovate on the platform and bring our customers additional benefits." VITEC's EZ TV IPTV & Digital Signage Platform is ideal for the secure dissemination and content management of full-motion video streams and offline files for enterprise and mission-criti- cal applications as well as the ever-changing video, marketing, and sales requirements of today's sports venues. Designed to in- tegrate seamlessly with any IT environment and run on all types of networks — LAN, WAN, and wireless — EZ TV can be rapid- ly deployed and is intuitive to operate and maintain for any-size project. With centralized creation, distribution, and monitoring of live and on-demand content and digital signage, the platform streamlines the process of linear and non-linear workflows. Its network-agnos- tic, modular architecture allows organizations to easily upgrade legacy systems or deploy a turnkey IPTV and signage solution for a new build, at a fraction of the cost of traditional digital signage solutions.


In addition, the EZ TV platform's video wall capability simpli- fies deployment and management of projects. VITEC's video wall processors are 100-percent hardware-based, feature low-latency native playback of IPTV streams up to 4K, and support interactive content and imagery transformations. More than 50 displays can be managed from a single processor, including nonstandard lay- outs and resolutions of TVs and LED walls.


VITEC will display the flexible IPTV, digital signage, and video wall capabilities of its EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform.


HDBT output, powering at either the receiver or the transmitter side, and fast switching give this easy-to-install solution further advantages.


Ready for the future of IoT and Smart Buildings, KIT-400R of- fers seamless integration to occupancy sensors. Users can choose RS-232 and CEC for display control.


Collaboration


The last ISE was very much a showcase for collaborative solutions, and the trend continues even though the technologies on show are reaching an increasing level of maturity.


NEC offers ‘a shared vision’ of the future NEC Hall 5 Booth R20


This year’s show will feature the future digital signage solutions and collaboration technologies that help organisations adapt to the changing nature of the modern corporate and business envi- ronment. The NEC stand will showcase its display technologies and solutions grouped around three core focus areas: workspace collaboration, next generation signage and large venue visualisa- tion to impress and gain attraction.


The showcase highlights how businesses can foster greater collaboration and efficiency among their employees, with tools


Visitors will see NEC’s solutions working in realistic situations and environments, from reception and wayfinding to QSR.


for display and effortless information sharing. Solutions include NEC’s latest InfinityBoard, the all-in-one collaboration display for professional users which now features the Quicklaunch meeting application. Quicklaunch delivers one-click join functionality for over 30 conferencing providers and the ability to launch applica- tions, share devices and more all within a secured environment. In addition, NEC will present the next generation of its most versatile and future-proof Large Format Display for pre-view and the latest Direct View LED line up for large-scale and plug-and- play visualisation. The new LED models complement the high-end portfolio with even finer pixel pitches for the best viewing experi- ence in even the brightest environments. NEC will also showcase its recently launched NEC MediaPlayer software, powered by Raspberry Pi, allowing intuitive and flexible out-of-the-box standalone operation as well as third-party appli- cations to better integrate into a wide range of digital signage scenarios.


Visitors will see NEC’s solutions working in realistic situations and environments, from reception and wayfinding to QSR, giving a complete picture of its capabilities and performance. NEC solu- tions experts will also be available to provide more information and explanation, as well as give one-to-one demonstrations of the company’s latest offerings.


UX Pro from Clevertouch Clevertouch Hall 13 Booth C140


UX Pro is described as an interactive team display designed with the user experience in mind. “Great technology isn’t about pixels and power. It’s about what it can enable the user to do. Using High Precision technology for pinpoint accuracy, the powerful UX Pro from Clevertouch also offers a complete UC platform to fa- cilitate global meeting requirements. It’s more than just a touch screen, it’s a full communications suite.” Successful communications result in better engaged audienc- es – no matter where they are. 54% of all meetings host remote participants and so the software and hardware used has to allow them to participate and be integrated effectively. UX Pro provides flexibility of in-office and remote meeting solutions, allowing for seamless integration with UC platforms such as Stage, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.


Assign NFC cards to your team so they can quickly log-in and access their files, settings and cloud accounts. Work anywhere, on


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