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Digital Signage Project Launches at Pepperdine using UCView Digital Signage Solution

After months of planning and preparation, several video screens have been installed at select locations on the Malibu campus as part of a pilot project for the 2007-2008 academic year. The project was set into motion last year when students within the Student Government Association proposed the installation of digital signage units on campus.

The University Management Committee approved the project and appointed a task force chaired by Dean of Student Affairs Mark Davis to oversee it. Previously, digital signage was installed at the School of Law.Installation of the monitors was funded by a number of donors and departments. The screens are aimed at informing the community about events, news, and other information of interest to the community such as accomplishments, services, and public service announcements.

“We are hoping that this tool is both informative and educational by highlighting exciting events and academic projects,” said Davis. “Faculty, staff, and students can participate by submitting content to share with the community.”

UCView California — Leading digital signage provider UCView Media have developed digital imaging feature for their players to measure walking traffic in front of their displays at department stores.
The solution will connect to a local pinhole camera that will analyze the visual traffic in the display surrounding. The digital signage player than will be able to log viewer statistics
The UCView Display Brand Management will play scheduled regular digital signage content, but will measure audience count in front of the screens.

• 11 Dec 2008

With its new enterprise digital signage network UCView Network release, La Curacao is the most growing retailer in the Hispanic market using in-store, digital signage networks and other types of in-store display to promote products and educational program for their customers. The in-store digital signage networks also include spots for suppliers or even unrelated third parties advertisers.
Store vendor are striving to send brand messages to shoppers when it matter the most, right when they’re deciding what to buy,” said Guy Avital, president and managing director of UCView Media. Digital signage creating a growing demand from brand marketers to expend these types of in-store digital signage displays.

In 2007 UCView deployed digital signage solution at a Successful bar and lounge in the city of Las Vegas.The system utilize to provide a video wall that is construct from 32 displays forms the club name PUFF.  Night clubs, pubs, and bars are an example of businesses taking advantage digital signage solutions.
Digital signage in restaurant and bar become a strong focus of our initiative, says Guy Avital CEO of UCVIew Media and we have a complete package when it comes to digital signage solutions in the club and restaurants. In addition to providing the hardware, content distribution and scheduling software, UCView provide the solution for easy management and control without the use of IT and digital signage consultant.
The clubs that use UCView digital signage have mostly requested large plasma screens or video wall. “Digital signage is dynamic and flexible. It allows you to have video, WebPages, animation, scrolling text, Flash, Live TV and more using different platforms and technology.
For more information on night club digital signage, you can contact us for a list of digital signage solution providers in your area.

Strategy Institute presents the 4th Annual Building Your Digital Signage Business Conference, an industry event to show you how to make money and grow your digital signage business, supported by numerous industry experts and providing exceptional networking opportunities. The event will be held November 19 & 20, 2008, at Hotel Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza in Chicago.
The fourth year of this prestigious event will once again bring together all the stakeholders who are serious about building and growing their digital signage business. With expanding end-user verticals and increasing acceptance for digital out-of-home advertising, this event makes a marked difference in contributing to best practices, strategies, and tools for success.

Wereldhave, the Dutch real estate firm, made a big splash in the San Diego market last year when it paid $210 million to acquire the 23-story downtown office tower at 655 W. Broadway. Last week, it closed on its second major acquisition, buying DiamondView Tower from Cisterra Partners and Prudential Real Estate Investors for $161 million, or about $525 per square foot.

The sale ranks among the three highest prices paid for a downtown office tower on a per-square-foot basis. It also makes Wereldhave the owner of the only two Class A office buildings built in downtown San Diego over the past two decades.

The 15-story, 306,750-square-foot high-rise features 232,800 square feet of office space and 73,950 square feet of retail space. The building is next to the Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres major league baseball team. The building is 91% occupied with 80% of its tenants holding leases of eight years of longer.

Wereldhave entered the San Diego market last year when it bought Advanced Equities Plaza, a 23-story tower at 655 W. Broadway, for $210 million. The company also own clusters of offices in Dallas and Austin, TX, as well as in the Washington, DC area.

Adam Edwards of Eastdil Secured represented the seller.  Kraig Kristofferson of CB Richard Ellis advised Wereldhave.