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closely to ensure there are real efforts to meet high qual- ity, reliability and transparency of supply. As well as avoiding sub-standard products flooding the market and the potential consequences of this highlight- ed above.


CDS Managing Director Chris Bartram commented: “We are very conscious that the demand


for these products


has increased recently due to COVID-19 but we are also convinced that we only sell the highest quality solution we can and not jump on a bandwag- on and import any old product from China for quick sales as that is not what our compa- ny or team are about. If that means some of our customers want the cheapest product on the market and we have to walk away then that is fine as wecan sleep soundly at night knowing that the product we offer is the highest quality. It is very clear who the manufacturer of our product is and we have their full support. Only in this way can we fully support our cus- tomers and their customers.”


Best in class


The result of CDS’s research and testing was that the Glorys- tar Tauri solution was the best and most accurate with several benefits unbranded solutions do not offer. The following points answer the simple ques- tion we got from our customers which was, “why should we take your solution when there are other lower cost solutions


• Free first line in-house tele- phone and email technical sup- port# • Availability of an API and SDK for smooth integration into 3rd party products / applications, such as gate entry systems etc. • New features being intro- duced to add value to your pur- chase


• Face detection and OPTION- AL facial recognition (can store up to 5,000 people in storage) • Can read temperatures even if wearing a mask


• Custom “wear a mask” re- minder on screen


• CDS can protect your project with project registration


Temperature measurement in action


Diversified has followed CDS’ advice and developed their own branded solution, VitalSign (an extension of FOCUS) us- ing the Aurora Tauri Tempera- ture-Check tablet. VitalSign takes advantage of the ReAX engine and creates a unique experience. Utilizing Aurora’s Core Studio tools, Diversified created an interface specific for their customer needs and developed an entire back-end remote support system for ulti- mate serviceability. Diversified’s custom code makes their variation of the Tauri+ReAX product even more capable in new ways. Diversi- fied recognized the potential working with the Aurora tech- nology and placed advanced orders which resulted in inven- tory now available to meet mar- ket demand with out any lead


ing device. As employees of the Managed Technology Division return to work at Riedel's head- quarters


in Wuppertal, each


is equipped with a DisTag - a reliable and precise instrument worn around the neck or carried in a pocket. DisTag immediate- ly alerts its wearer via haptic, visual, and acoustic signals whenever the mandatory mini- mum distance to other people is about to be breached. Riedel's Managed Technol-


ogy Division supplies turnkey solutions for media production and global events. Based on a scalable signal backbone, these solutions include inter- com systems and fibre-based networks for distribution of video, audio, and data signals. Riedel technology is being used on numerous international proj- ects including major festivals, international summits, and global sporting events like the Summer Games or high-profile sailing competitions in New Zealand.


“As our projects begin to ramp up once more, we've reached a point at which the division gets more and more busy with staff on site. It's an ideal opportu- nity for our own employees to prove the concept for DisTag," said


Lutz Rathmann, Direc-


tor, Riedel Communications Managed Technology Division. "Tools like DisTag are making it possible for companies around the world to start getting their employees back to work while ensuring their social distancing and safety."


Featuring a compact and minimalist design (measuring


Featuring a compact and minimalist design (measuring only 93 millimetres by 41 millimetres and weighing only 61 grams), DisTag offers three signal levels: a vibration alarm (haptic), a three-stage LED signal (visu- al), and a three-stage sound signal (acoustic).


Within these special groups,


no alarms are triggered even if users come into close contact with each other. DisTag can be used virtually anywhere, in- doors or out, and its integrated battery provides power for up to 12 hours.


People counting


Philips Professional Display Solutions has announced the creation of a series of brand-new queue man- agement and people counting signage solutions.


available?”


• It is a branded Glorystar solution, so you know exactly where it is manufactured and by whom!


• If you feel the need to talk di- rectly to the manufacturer you can, and CDS can facilitate this • It utilises the highest quality Heimann temperature sensor and can be proven if required • Known quality manufacturer with years of digital display and related product experti • 4 different screen sizes for flexibility to meet your require- ment / application


• Compact, low power con- sumption and quality build# • Stocked in the UK for fast global distribution


times. “Working in conjunction with the creative and inventive Auro- ra development team has been an enormous help, allowing Diversified the ability to offer a distinct and important product addition to our managed net- work service aiding safe public gatherings of all types,” says Diversified's SVP John Melillo, who leads the Digital Media Group as a managed service provider for digital signage net- works.


Social distancing


In the social distancing space, Riedel has developed the all- new DisTag distance monitor-


only 93 millimetres by 41 mil- limetres and weighing only 61 grams), DisTag is said to be ideal for media and event pro- duction, industrial operations, retailers, medical facilities, public


and cultural institu-


tions, and schools and univer- sities. The device offers three signal levels: a vibration alarm (haptic), a three-stage LED sig- nal (visual), and a three-stage sound signal (acoustic). The proximity limits of the warning signals can be indi- vidually defined and adjusted in accordance with local regu- lations for social distance. In addition, individual tags can be divided into compatible groups using the Friendly Function.


Restricting access to a public space is not always easy with- out digital support. Exceeding pre-agreed numbers in a ven- ue can make social distancing impossible. Philips Profession- al Display Solutions has an- nounced the creation of a series of brand-new queue manage- ment and people counting sig- nage solutions. Designed ex- clusively to help public settings across EMEA, including retail stores, supermarkets, cinemas and many more, to monitor and manage footfall for the safety of both customers and staff, these are already being trialled with Philips PDS customers in coun- tries across Europe. With health officials recom- mending social distancing of at least 2 metres, business- es – particularly those with a high footfall – are being urged to implement strict measures around capacity and crowding to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. As part of its commitment to supporting cus- tomers with timely end-to-end solutions that can be seam- lessly implemented, Philips Professional Display Solutions has brought the strength of its strategic partnerships with global software and peripher- als providers together with the power of its Android displays, to deliver a series of new easy- to-install and cost effective dig- ital signage solutions.


Designed to fit settings with one or several points of entry, the solutions will provide visi- bility on the number of people entering and exiting a building, as well as introducing effec- tive and efficient queue man- agement systems, informing and


engaging customers at


the same time. Kersten Retail Techniek -one of the largest retail installers in the Benelux region - supporting some of the world’s leading brands, includ- ing H&M, Primark, Footlocker, Douglas, the Sting and van Ha-


ren (Deichmann) – is already in the process of introducing the solution across stores, while conversations with a number of leading organisations are taking place in the UK and Europe. Roeland Scholten, IKAM EMEA at Philips Professional Display Solutions, commented: “We’re living in unprecedent- ed times and our health and safety, whether we’re isolating at home, working, or visiting a store, is of paramount impor- tance. Something as simple as visiting a supermarket or enter- ing a leisure setting may now require a new level of thought, from queuing up outside to fol- lowing marked-out routes.” He continued: “It can be confusing and intimidating for some – communication is vital. Technology can play a huge role in ensuring the current rules and guidelines are main- tained and that customers and staff feel confident, safe and well informed at all times as they make moves back into a new normal.” Powered by An- droid, the digital signage and professional TVs from Philips Professional Display Solutions provide potentially unlimited opportunities for


its partners.


The flexible and secure An- droid SoC is open to partners and developers to add and in- tegrate their own API/software features, bringing more choice and benefits to customers, both quickly and efficiently. The new, complete queue management solutions from Philips PDS and its solutions partners provides a wide and varied choice of options and opportunities for companies, whether in retail, corporate, hospitality, education, health- care or any other. These ben- efits are relevant both for to- day’s current climate and for the future. Installed at the building entrance(s), Philips displays can be programmed to provide customers and staff with clear information around capacity, alerting them wheth- er it’s safe or not safe to enter. In addition, information can be broadcast via audio and even a traffic light system (red, amber and green), ensuring complete inclusivity.


Information is automatical- ly calculated using accurate smart people counting cameras


positioned at any entrances, as well as the option to sup- plement these around other parts of the building. This can be used to feed information on expected wait times, as well as engaging, promotional messag- ing,


onto additional displays


positioned in shop windows along any queue systems. The solutions can even be integrat- ed into a venue’s automatic doors, opening and closing based on capacity – potentially freeing up staff from managing lines.


Philips Professional Display Solutions’ exclusive control and management software, CMND, allows for single and multiple displays to easily create and share information, providing complete control locally and remotely. Kersten Retail, CEO, Ronald Kuypers, commented: “Philips Professional Display Solutions has responded im- mediately to these new retail challenges bringing a complete solution to market that simply didn’t exist before. Even during this lockdown, people still need to visit stores, so it’s crucial we ensure they feel safe and com- fortable in doing so.” Tim de Ruiter, Business Man- ager EMEA overseeing strate- gic partnerships, added: “With our digital displays running on Android, our partners can easily integrate their solutions into our products. Supporting our customers during these unforeseen circumstances is vitally important and, by part- nering with some of the world’s leading organisations, we have been able to quickly and effi- ciently bring a solution to mar- ket which, just a few weeks ago, was not in our pipeline. “Our solution is incredibly versatile and can be easily adapted to help many different verticals, whether for retail, a corporate office, libraries, mu- seums, sports stadiums and many more.”


The role of AV


While still embryonic, these monitoring solutions can be embedded with digital signage to add a greater degree of safe- ty to public spaces – vital until a cure and preventative can be found for COVID-19.


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