Using Touch Screens Outdoors

Outdoor digital signage has become an incredibly popular form of out of home advertising. Used by all sorts of businesses it has many advantages over traditional outdoor advertising. Firstly, digital signage is a hands-free form of advertising, unlike static media there is no need to visit the sign once it is installed as all new […]

Dooh Relief Content for Japan

Following the tragic events in Japan last week, which has been the country’s worst natural disaster in several generations, leaving over thousands dead and over two million people without power, the digital signage industry has bandied together to help generate content for a Red Cross appeal. The Dooh4relief.com website contains several videos and images which […]

Security Issues with Digital Signage

One are that is often not thought about in the planning of a digital signage campaign is the security of the system, but digital screens are vulnerable to all sorts of problems that can be costly if not defended against. Despite the continued falling cost of displays and digital signage equipment, installing a screen network […]

What Screens can LCD Enclosures Accommodate?

A common question often encountered by customers looking to embark on outdoor digital signage, an outdoor TV or an outdoor information screen, is what type of screen can be placed inside? There is of course, a wide variety of different types of televisions available. Not only can you choose between plasma, LCD and LED backlights […]

Challenges of Protecting Outdoor Screens

It is a common misconception that the LCD enclosures provided by Armagard and other manufacturers, are simply waterproof fabricated cases in which standard TV screens are placed inside to protect them in outdoor locations. Providing outdoor protection for devices like an LCD screen that has not been designed for outdoor or even out of home […]

Digital Signage – Exclusivity and Modernity

If you go into an exclusive store, shop or boutique these days, it is more than likely you will come across digital signage screens promoting items or being used for brand awareness. Indeed in some exclusive stores, digital screens have all but replaced the traditional print media and even outdoor digital signage is being deployed […]

Watching Football Outdoors – Outdoor TVs

Watching the big game with friends and family often involves going around to somebody’s home or the local pub, where often people relax with a drink to watch the latest football action.

The Effectiveness of DOOH (Digital Out of Home) Advertising

Out of home advertising is an effective form of promotion and one of the oldest types of advertising. For centuries, signs, posters and billboards have been used to promote and advertise products outdoors and our high streets are jam-packed with them. From large billboards at the side of the road, outdoor adverts on bus stops […]

Problems of Condensation for Outdoor Screens

Condensation can be a serious problem for outdoor digital signage and other outdoor screen use. It can cause a myriad of problems and can lead to components failing, obscured screens and can be difficult to counter. The main problem with using a screen outdoors is that no matter how well-protected it is in an LCD […]

Benefits of Outdoor Information Screens

Providing information to customers, staff, and patrons is an essential aspect to many businesses and industries, but getting this information across can be challenging. Traditionally when you caught a train and needed a timetable, went to school or college and wanted to find out exam results, or needed to find out some information at work, […]