AOpen and iSIGN Media Introduce World's First "Intelligent" Media Player Featuring Content Management and Consumer Response Logg
May 12 2010 - 12:42PM
Marketwired
AOpen America Inc. ("AOpen"), the world's leading ultra
small-form-factor computer system manufacturer and digital signage
solution provider has entered into an OEM licensing agreement with
iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. ("iSIGN") (TSX VENTURE: ISD) to embed
iSIGN's patent-pending Bluetooth® interactive software technology
into AOpen's digital media players. The move has led to the
creation of the world's first multi-function media player, capable
of providing content management, Bluetooth® message broadcasting
and data logging of consumer responses into a single unit.
Fundamentally, consumers are able to interact with iSIGN-enhanced
digital signs by using their mobile handsets. The new
multi-function models will provide the digital signage industry
with both cost savings, added smarts and convenience never before
available.
"We are pleased to be working with iSIGN Media to introduce a
world's first in digital signage technology," said Dale Tsai,
President of AOpen America. "iSIGN Media provides us with much
needed business intelligence functionality to help our customers
achieve new cost benefits while taking advantage of the latest in
digital signage innovation." The exclusive agreement will enable
AOpen to develop additional multifunction media players and digital
engines available to all markets worldwide including retail,
municipal and public applications.
AOpen will be promoting the new exclusive MP45DU, DE45HG and
DE7000 models to existing and new customers to enable each to now
collect consumer responses from mobile devices with a choice of
three data logging dashboards. Existing AOpen units currently in
use will also be able to be enhanced with an iSIGN licensed online
solution to provide business intelligence for a low monthly fee
with full support from both companies.
Both firms will launch the new units in North and South America
and expect to realize increased unit sales with up to 30%
penetration in the current sales of 30,000 units per month sold
worldwide by AOpen. Selected AOpen distributors have been made
aware of the new multi-function media players and their response
has been extremely positive and enthusiastic.
The companies are planning an industry-wide push to introduce
the multi-function media players to targeted customers in the
following four channels: general retail; food and drug; fast food
and cinema; and, convenience stores. Launch promotions have been
confirmed at various up-coming trade events.
"The signing of this OEM agreement is a major step forward for
iSIGN and is the first of many anticipated licensing agreements,"
says Alex Romanov, Chief Executive Officer at iSIGN Media. "We are
looking forward to working closely with AOpen and to help them grow
their leadership position in the digital media marketplace."
About AOpen
As the pioneers of ultra small form factor (uSFF) components and
customizable platforms, AOpen America, Inc. (http://usa.aopen.com)
remains in the wheelhouse with its strategic alliances, setting the
standard for vertical market solutions via Mini-ITX platforms that
provide open architecture versatility, next-generation technology
and unmatched value through huge energy cost savings and readiness
compliance with ENERGY STAR and EPEAT. While remaining as the true
leader in uSFF components and platforms, AOpen also provides a
complete array of digital signage technologies for streamlined,
end-to-end solutions in consumer-grade environments and provides
scalable technologies ranging from cost-efficient nettop media
players to their Digital Engine™ and XC Mini flagship lines. AOpen
continues to drive Innovation Economy Technology™ (I-ET) in
socially responsible, green IT solutions for offices, homes and
mission-critical applications.
About iSIGN Media
iSIGN is a leading developer of location-based interactive
proximity advertising solutions that deliver rich media, permission
based messages, free of charge to cell phones using Bluetooth®
connectivity. The Company's patent-pending advertising platform
combines the precision of direct marketing and the tracking
potential of the Web to deliver more cost effective and ROI-driven
advertising than is possible via print, radio and television. iSIGN
is based in Markham, Ontario with R&D and customer support
operations in Vancouver, BC. iSIGN is publicly traded in Toronto
(TSX.V) under the symbol "ISD". Additional information about iSIGN
Media can be found at www.isignmedia.com.
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Contacts: AOpen Christine Luong 408-586-1280
christineluong@aopen.com http://usa.aopen.com/ or
http://vip-usa.aopen.com/ iSIGN Media Alex Romanov Chief Executive
Officer (905) 530-2481 alex@isignmedia.com www.isignmedia.com
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