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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Touchscreen and Outdoor Digital Signage – Using Interactive Screens

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

Since LCD screens and plasma TVs have taken over the home television market, their use hasn’t been just confined to homes. Modern flatscreen TVs are now just as likely to be used out of the home as part of a digital signage or advertising campaign. Digital signage displays are now regularly seen in shopping malls […]

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Armagard News

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

Armagard, leading manufacturers of LCD and plasma protection for outdoor digital signage, have expanded their production facilities to cope with the increased demand for their protective LCD enclosures. As the economy has recovered, Armagard have found their orders increasing too; so much so, the company have expanded their premises and staff levels to cope with […]

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Weatherproof LCD Screens – Any Make, Any Model Waterproofed

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

With a veritable explosion of LCD and plasma screens over the last decade there is now an almost unlimited choice of make, size and models. From small compact 10” screens for bedrooms to giant 70” displays used in out of the home as digital signage. And modern flat screen devices are not just used indoors, […]

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Weatherproof TV – Budget Solutions

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

There was a time where the only place you would have found a TV set was in the front room of people’s homes.  As TV’s became cheaper – especially with the introduction of the portable – and smaller they then moved into bedrooms and kitchens. Now, with the development of the flat screen television, with […]

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Digital Signage Generates Sales – The Effectiveness of Digital Out of Home Advertising

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

Having been around for a long time, the digital out of home (Dooh) market is often criticised as being unable to demonstrate its effectiveness. An advertising industry that has been running for over a decade should be able to demonstrate its effectiveness through market research; however, it is always difficult to establish is a lift […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage at the Seaside

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

The traditional seaside resort is having a renaissance in the UK as more and more people opt to holiday at home rather than face the hassles and high costs of flying and travelling abroad. As a result, many of the traditional resorts along the English coastline are seeing record numbers of visitors, and the extra […]

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The Technical Challenges of Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on January 14, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Installing a screen for advertising, promotion or information in a public location can be a challenge no matter where it is. Digital signage is very technical and the requirements of networking, content uploading, cabling etc. can be a challenge but these are magnified when the screens are placed outside. Outdoor digital signage has all the […]

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Ideal Places for Outdoor Digital Signage

This entry was published on January 13, 2011 by Richard N Williams

Digital signage is now no longer an infant innovation. Screens in indoor locations such as shopping malls, concourses and inside retail stores, are now a common sight with more locations such as petrol stations and pharmacies implementing the technology all the time. There seems there is no location where digital signage hasn’t been installed including […]

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Differences between Indoor and Outdoor Digital Signage

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

Screens used for advertising, branding, promotion and information are now a common sight in a myriad of locations. Few people will fail to notice the number of screens in their local shopping mall, subway or even around town as outdoor digital signage is becoming common too. There is, however, a big difference between indoor and […]

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Digital Posters and Budget Digital Signage Solutions

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

With most revenues from advertising falling, there is one from of marketing that is bucking the trend – digital signage. More and more screens are being erected in all sorts of locations, from indoor screens in shopping centres, retail stores, to outdoor digital signage along the high street and in transport stations. Because of digital […]

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