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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Armagard at Screen Media Expo 2011 Booth #E41

This entry was published on May 12, 2011 by Richard N Williams

It’s that time of year again when expos, conferences and trade shows begin to dominate the horizon. Perhaps the largest gathering of digital signage companies in the UK, with many others coming from Europe and even America, Screen Media Expo 2011 is looking to be an exciting and rewarding event. The two-day event, being held […]

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Types of Armagard Enclosure

This entry was published on May 11, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Identifying the need for protecting standard devices like computers, monitors and printers, Armagard began producing protective enclosures for all sorts of equipment nearly two decades ago. Technology has advanced exponentially over the last two decades, and Armagard have had to ensure their products match the ever-changing face of modern technologies. One of the biggest changes […]

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Protecting LCD Enclosures from Corrosion

This entry was published on May 5, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Usually manufactured from steel, outdoor LCD enclosures, used to protect LCD and plasma screen in outdoor locations for use as outdoor digital signage, are. Steel is ideal for outdoor digital signage protection as it is tough and durable and can defend from vandalism, impacts and tampering. Steel is one of the most frequently used metals […]

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Digital Signage at the Airport

This entry was published on May 2, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Airports have been using digital signage for many years. One of the first industries to recognise the potential of using screens, the modern airport is now full of all types of digital signage and posters. Initially, airports first started using screens as a method of communicating with customers. Arrival boards and screens to indicate cancellations […]

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Armagard Prepare for Screenmedia Expo 2011 – New Products Under Wraps

This entry was published on April 29, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Screenmedia Expo 2011 begins this month on 18 May at Earl Court 2, London. The event, the UK’s leading trade fair for the Media & Advertising Industry will see thousands attend the two-day expo in London. And Armagard will be there, with some exciting new products to unveil. While it’s too early to provide clues […]

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Securing an Outdoor TV Screen

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

With the smoking ban of recent years, more and more bars and pubs are providing outdoor areas for their customers, to ensure there is no drop off in their revenues as smoking customer are forced outside. To provide a comfortable and relaxing location for smokers in beer gardens, many bar and pubs are installing smoking […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage and Night Time Advertising

This entry was published on April 22, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Out of home advertising is as old a form of marketing as newspaper advertisements. Promoting products to people when they are out of the home, in the high street, railway station or driving down the highways is an effective method of marketing. Outdoor signs are everywhere, from posters and billboards along the high street, to […]

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Information Screens Uses Indoors and Out

This entry was published on April 21, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Providing customers with information and keeping them informed is essential for many businesses. The transport industry have long adopted video displays even before the rise of flat screen TVs like LCD or plasma, when CRT monitors displayed timetabling information in train stations and bus depots. Of course, now TVs have got thinner and cheaper, these […]

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An Outdoor TV for Summer

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

With summer finally arriving and the cold and misery of winter now being usurped by the sun, more and more people are looking to spend more time in the garden, back yard or patio. Outdoor living is increasingly common with barbecues allowing us to cooks and many of us owning outdoor furniture and evening garden […]

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IP Ratings and What they Mean for Outdoor screen Enclosures

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

The international protection rating system, often referred to as ingress protection ratings (IP ratings), is a system that governs the protection offered by electrical enclosures. It provides more accurate information than vague terms, such as dustproof and waterproof. IP ratings are commonly used throughout Europe, and they’re defined by international standard IEC 60529 (International Electrical […]

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