Visix releases version 1.30 of the AvixTV Signage Suite enterprise digital signage platform, together with Connect Room Sign version 3.11, adding JSON and XML calendar types and improving device management.

AvisTV 1.30 adds Adjust Message and Adjust Layout workflows allowing users to edit text and media files in fill-in messages and layouts. The Administer Players screens displays version, last snapshot and last update, and can be used to reboot or shutdown players. Version 1.30 also adds enhanced SAML authentication to the AvixTV Manage CMS.

The AvixTV Design desktop content design app also sees improvements to the Delphi calendar data widget and synchronisation with the CMS. A Data-Mapped Text Choice widget allows designers to specify the text they want to display, based on data available from the source. A basic user scenario would be "show the floor name based on the room number, or show the name when the for name is not available."

VuWall plans to launch the ControlVu touchpanel for a multi-video wall management platform and the VuScape video wall controllers with KVM support at ISE 2020, together with video wall solutions allowing one to "control what they see."

The VuScape is a video wall controller aimed at control rooms, collaboration rooms and corporate signage. It claims collaboration and KVM support, in addition to video wall control functionality. With VuScape, users can control and distribute all content sources to any display on the network. The latest functionality in the control software, VuWall2, features automation enhancements including a carousel for IP streams, colour detection, TLS security, VMS plug-ins and full KVM support of IP sources.

Extron launches the Extron Quantum Ultra certification program-- a collaboration with display manufacturers to guarantee consistent source content presentation with professional displays using the Quantum Ultra 4K video wall processors.

Displays that pass an extensive testing program are identified as Quantum Ultra Certified. The first displays receiving such certification come from Planar, specifically the DirectLight X 1.2mm LED Video Wall System and the Clarity Matrix G3 MX55X LCD Video Wall System.

BrightSign announces BrightVoice, a voice-activated digital signage solution enabling "unique" hands-free interactions with audiences using voice to trigger playback of on-screen content, music, lighting and other devices.

While such interactions mimic the workflow found in commercially available voice-enabled smart speakers and the like, the BrightVoice solution is hosted locally on the BrightSign player, meaning an internet connection is not required. Existing signage networks using BrightSign XD 1034 or XT 1144 media players can implement voice activation capabilities with the addition of a BrightVoice Command Model Service and a USB-connected microphone to each endpoint.