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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Snowy Weather – is your Outdoor Digital Signage Protected?

This entry was published on December 6, 2010 by Richard N Williams

With most of the UK suffering from wintry weather, snow bringing havoc to many parts of the country, there is a potential for many of the outdoor digital signs that adorn our high streets to fail as the temperatures drop below the safe operating level of the LCD or plasma screen. The severe cold can […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage and the LCD Enclosure – perfect bedfellows

This entry was published on December 5, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage now makes up over ten percent of all outdoor advertising. While not as ubiquitous as its indoor cousin, outdoor screens are never-the-less, appearing up and down the high street providing information, advertising and promotions. This digital outdoor signage market is expected to expand too, with outdoor advertising organisations predicting a continuous rise, […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – Common Questions

This entry was published on December 4, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage is increasing in popularity.  More and more screens are being erected in outdoor locations to take advantage of the larger audience potential. The advantage for advertisers is obvious – more people view the advertisement, and for shops and stores the outdoor promotions can help bring people inside. Like indoor digital signage t […]

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Electronic Protection in the Cold

This entry was published on December 2, 2010 by Richard N Williams

The cold weather is an annual problem many of us have to endure for several months. While scraping the car in the morning and having to wear several layers of clothing can be a chore, the cold weather has far more serious effects on electronic devices. Electronic devices are now ubiquitous in all sorts of […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – easier than you might think

This entry was published on November 29, 2010 by Richard N Williams

As digital signage become more ubiquitous, with screens seemingly everywhere from petrol stations, shopping malls and convenience stores, digital advertisers are always looking for an opportunity to get ahead. Taking digital signage outside is one way that they can receive higher audiences for their content and there is also less competition in the world of […]

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Digital Signage News UK 11.25.2010

This entry was published on November 28, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Amscreen Continue to Thrive UK indoor Dooh advertising specialists, Amscreen have announced further deals that see the company go from strength to strength becoming one of the UK’s successful Dooh implementers. The company, run by Simon Sugar, the son of the BBC Apprentice star and former UK Business Tsar, Sir Lord Alan Sugar, has signed […]

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LCD Enclosures – Design Matters

This entry was published on November 26, 2010 by Richard N Williams

LCD enclosures are an innovation that allows standard consumer or commercial grade LCD screens to be taken outside to be used as outdoor digital signage. The key function of the digital signage enclosures is, therefore, protection, ensuring the enclosed LCD (or plasma) is protected from the outdoor elements. Rain, snow and airborne debris need to […]

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The Value of a High Brightness Screen in Outdoor Locations

This entry was published on November 25, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage and other uses for outdoor TVs, such as open-air entertainment and information provision, are the reason why so many screens are now found in outdoor locations. With the advent of commercial grade TV technology and protective LCD enclosures, it is no longer expensive to place a screen in an outdoor location, with […]

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Digital Signage News UK 11.17.2010

This entry was published on November 23, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Ocean Erect Giant Digital Billboard at Birmingham’s Bullring Big screen advertising company Ocean have won a contract with Birmingham’s iconic Bullring shopping centre to install for the city’s first full-motion outdoor digital screen. The screen has been deployed near the famous shopping centre, home to the city’s Selfridges department store, in conjunction with insurance group […]

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The Five Steps to Ensuring Outdoor Digital Signage is Protected

This entry was published on November 22, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor digital signage is becoming a large part of the overall outdoor advertising sector. Screens in outdoor locations are now being deployed in many city high streets, in front of stores and around transport hubs, concourses and leisure areas. The effectiveness of outdoor digital signage is what is driving this prevalence of outdoor screens as […]

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