All Articles By Richard N Williams

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Richard N Williams is a writer and journalist based in Birmingham, UK. He has many years of experience writing about all aspects of the internet and digital technology. He is the author of several technology related books and his articles have appeared in various publications, trade magazines and online journals.

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Tools for Retailers – LCD Ad Players

This entry was published on May 27, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Most people will be aware of advertising screens, often seen around shopping malls, airports, gas stations, pharmacies and in other retail locations. Commonly referred to (mainly by the industry involved although not its customers) as digital signage, these screens are rapidly replacing static posters and advertisements traditionally used for out of home advertising. The digital […]

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Digital Signage in Manufacturing – Protection

This entry was published on May 26, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Manufacturing is an important aspect to the economy. While manufacturing has declined over the last decades, especially in the UK and United States, governments have pinned hopes on manufacturing to help boost economies and return their nation’s balance books back into the black. Modern manufacturers face huge challenges, though. With stiff competition from the Far […]

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Customers Want to See Outdoor Digital Signage According to Research

This entry was published on May 25, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage has always lagged behind indoor systems and there are obvious reasons for this: Added investment; protecting outdoor digital signage from the weather and vandalism; difficulties in installation; legal permissions, and so on. Currently, outdoor digital signage takes £1 in £8 of existing outdoor UK advertising revenue and is continuing to see year-on-year […]

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ScreenMedia Expo 2011 – Big Thank You to all Who Stopped By

This entry was published on May 24, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Following another successful ScreenMedia Expo at the Earls Court show last week, Armagard would like to extend our thanks to all those who stopped by and who took an interest in our products. For the second year running, Armagard attended the London ScreenMedia show, and with such interest, the exhibition was well worth the effort. […]

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Out of Home Advertising and the Digital Revolution

This entry was published on May 23, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Out of home advertising has always been an effective form of marketing; the popularity of posters, billboards and outdoor signage around our high streets, shopping centres, retail parks and railway stations is testament to that. Of course, we spend a large proportion of our lives out of the home, commuting, shopping or spending our leisure […]

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Growing use of Digital Signage around College and University – Australian Examples

This entry was published on May 20, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Digital signage screens are not only a form of out o home advertising. Display screens used for communication and information purposes are increasing in popularity, and one area where their use is becoming popular is around education establishments, particularly colleges and universities. The communication needs for further and higher education institutions differ to those of […]

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Is Your Digital Signage Ready for a Heatwave?

This entry was published on May 19, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Reports in the national press suggest that the end of this month could see a heatwave across Britain, lasting for two weeks and making it the hottest May in several centuries. Of course, such weather predictions can often be inaccurate or just plain wrong, but if proved right, excessive temperatures could have an effect on […]

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ScreenMedia Expo Kicks off at Earls Court 2

This entry was published on May 18, 2011 by Richard N Williams

After months of preparation, ScreenMedia 2011 has finally begun at Earls Court 2 in London. The show is Britain’s largest collection of digital signage, digital place-based marketing and emerging media companies. With over 4,000 people expected to attend over the next two-days, ScreenMedia Expo is certainly the place to be for anybody in the digital […]

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Reasons to Visit Armagard at Screenmedia Expo 2011

This entry was published on May 17, 2011 by Richard N Williams

ScreenMedia, the digital place-based marketing, technology and emerging media show for Europe, runs on 18-19 May in Earls Court 2, London and Armagard will be attending for the second year running. With all the latest and Dooh, kiosk, and interactive media technologies being demonstrated at the two-day show, ScreenMedia 2011 is a must for anybody […]

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Computer and Touch Screen Enclosures – Flexible Shopfloor IT

This entry was published on May 15, 2011 by Richard N Williams

As a provider of protective enclosures for computers, printers, screens and displays, one of the common questions industrial buyers often ask is why use industrial computer enclosures when a solid-state industrial PC could do the same job. Of course, industrial computers are designed to work in the rough and tumble world of the shopfloor, but […]

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