The growth of digital advertising and the evolution of big-screens have created a mushrooming demand for advanced player to display distribution technologies. The Minicom line of innovative Video-over-CAT5 distribution systems generate real-time message displays at multiple locations and provide “last mile” connectivity for digital signage infrastructure. Ideal for in-store retail environments, the Minicom Audio/Video and Serial products simplify the process of digital messaging and provide the most cost effective way of deploying multi-media content.

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Minicom Advanced Systems is a leader in the development of advanced multimedia distribution and extension systems for digital signage. With flawless transmission of audio, video and serial signals, Minicom’s CAT5 and optical fibre based hardware systems deliver high resolution, high performance multimedia messaging. Today over 250,000 screens worldwide use Minicom technology to deliver their multimedia content.

Through Minicom digital signage solutions, the content is narrowcast from a player or video server to multiple digital displays over CAT5 cable. Low density CAT5 cabling makes it possible to extend displays up to 600m away from the player. Delivery of rich, dynamic content over CAT5 is the most stable and reliable way to ensure real time display to multiple screens.
Minicom distribution systems don’t require additional computing power at the display side, saving on cost of ownership. The “last mile” distribution systems allow a very high ratio of screens per source of content and are designed to scale up to large digital signage installations. For large digital display networks, this can add up to big savings and significantly lower the cost of a display.

Whether for retail, leisure, business, education or entertainment, the systems ensure the content is distributed in real-time from player to any number of plasma/LCD screens without compromising quality or limiting range and scalability.

Minicom portfolio includes:

• Distribution Systems - delivering HD content from player to multiple screens, over CAT5 cable or optical fibre, while maintaining full user control over the screens.
• Extension Systems – CAT5 and optical fibre extension systems enhance the operational flexibility and control of digital signage installations by allowing for greater distance separation between the media player and LCD/plasma screens. Previously exposed media players can now be run from a secure, environmentally controlled location – allowing easier access for those operating and maintaining the system, while keeping them invisible to the screen's target audience.
• Remote Management – provide remote support for media players in all digital signage scenarios enabling efficient management and reducing instances of black-screen.

In 2006 Minicom was named a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 company, a testament to the success of its technological innovations in generating company growth. Minicom is also known as an innovative manufacturer of KVM server and computer management solutions that enhance control of the enterprise and corporate IT environments. Founded in 1988, Minicom has a global presence in over 50 countries, with regional headquarters in North America and Europe.

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You can also download our Guide to Digital Signage

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