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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Challenges of Outdoor Displays

This entry was published on August 12, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor displays are increasing in popularity due to the benefits of using an LCD screens; in comparison with traditional methods of providing information or marketing, which far outweigh the initial overheads of implementing outdoor screens. The challenges involved with outdoor digital signage are quite numerous: weather protection, temperature control, coping with direct sunlight and anti-vandalism […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – Why?

This entry was published on August 10, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Digital out of home advertising (Dooh) is the latest in the advertiser’s tool kit. Digital posters and signage screens are now commonplace in many locations from shopping malls, stores to gas stations and onboard buses. Outdoor digital signage is also beginning to take hold with LCD displays replacing the conventional posters and billboards along the […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – The Future is Here

This entry was published on August 9, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Advertisers have always been on top of the latest technological developments and innovations. As soon as a new technology arrives, advertisers are quick to get involved and use it for commercial purposes. The internet is a good example, with internet advertising now commonplace but one area where advertisers have really got involved in a big […]

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Outdoor Digital Signage – Everybody is doing it

This entry was published on August 8, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Outdoor displays are now becoming commonplace. There is a wide range of industries and applications where displays like LCDs are being deployed in outdoor locations. From outdoor digital signage to promote businesses and brands, to information screens providing timetables at bus stations – much of the advertising and information we receive on the street is […]

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Digital Signage in Hostile Locations

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

With digital signage now widespread, it has become a common sight in shopping malls, concourses and airports. And this new media is seeping into outdoor locations too with outdoor digital signage along roadsides and the high street; replacing the traditional posters and billboards commonly associated with outdoor advertising. And the reason for this change to […]

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How an Outdoor Screen will Benefit your Business

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

The use of LCD screens out of home has advanced rapidly over the last few years. From information screens in transport hubs to digital signage posters in shopping malls and retail stores – they seem to be everywhere. And more commonly screens are starting to appear outside either for outdoor digital signage or for information […]

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Digital Signage – an Ad Revolution

This entry was published on August 3, 2010 by Richard N Williams

Advertising is as old as commerce itself. Being able to promote brands, push new products or raise awareness of promotions, is a highly important aspect to any retail or service industry. And even none commercial sectors require to raise awareness for specific programmes at certain times (such as government information messages). New methods of advertising […]

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Digital Signage – Protection Options for Outdoor Locations

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

Outdoor digital signage is a rapidly advancing sector of the industry. With so much competition in indoor locations it is no wonder more and more advertisers are taking screens outdoors in the hope of getting higher audiences and increased returns. While using digital screens in an indoor location has become somewhat of a fool-proof activity, […]

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Low Cost Digital Signage Options

This entry was published on July 30, 2010 by Richard N Williams

More and more businesses are getting into digital signage as a method of marketing and communication. And those businesses that are not already implementing out of home media like this – are considering it. One of the major factors that can often put people off getting involved in digital signage is the cost and a […]

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The Importance of Hospital Keyboards and Washable Mouse

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

The medical profession has undergone dramatic changes in the last decade. Computers and technology used to be the solely used by administrators but now, everybody, from doctors, nurses and even orderlies, regularly have to use computers equipment. All this sharing of keyboards and computer mouse can cause problems. Computer keyboards and a computer mouse are […]

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