Visual Technology Solutions

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Delivering IT Solutions and Services Since 1976Communications Services | Infrastructure Solutions | Technology

Products

Global OperationsOver 175,000 customers in 150 countries

4000+ team members

Financial Strength$1B in revenue

Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BBOX)

Black Box: Company Overview

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA

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DIGITAL SIGNAGEiCOMPEL

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Why iCOMPEL?• Flexibility to create attention-getting digital signage

without a lot of creative or technical know-how.

• Scalable from 1 to 1000s of digital signage displays.• One-time investment with no ongoing fees.• Keeps digital signage simple; easy for beginners to master.• Easy to integrate; won’t cause IT security headaches.• FREE, 24/7 technical support.

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iCOMPEL Ecosystem• Content Manager – iCOMPEL

Publisher for single-source content management or iCOMPEL Content Commander for multi-source content management)

• Media Player – iCOMPEL Subscriber

pulls content from the content manager

and delivers eye-catching displays.

• Data Engine – Software platform to integrate data (i.e., Excel).

• Deployment Manager – Remotely monitor and configure multiple digital signage applications.

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Differentiators mainly in processing speeds, storage capabilities, video zones supported, and their role in a digital signage application.

Find the Series Best Suited for You

Series Best Suited for…

P (Premium) …video-intensive signage and showing professional Flash.

S (Standard) …applications not requiring advanced HD video and Flash rendering.

Q (Quiet/fanless) …challenging environments with airborne contaminants or where noise is a concern.

O (OPS slot plug in) …installing in a screen's Intel® OPS slot.

K (Kiosk) …interactive standalone signage—plus high-quality video and Flash.

V (Value line) …cost-sensitive and space-restricted applications.

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VIDEO WALL CREATIONVideoPlex4

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VideoPlex4 4K Video Wall ControllerControl and scale video across four displays of any size and resolution to create eye-catching video walls.

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Why VideoPlex4?• Freely scale and position video

sources up to 4K, including rotations.

• Enlarge video across several screens. The system compensates for gaps between displays so proportions are preserved.

• Control with ease. Setup can be done from software loaded on a PC connected via USB.

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HDMI-OVER-IP DISTRIBUTIONMediaCento IPX

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MediaCento IPX HDMI-over-IP SystemEverything you need to send HDMI video over IP.

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Why MediaCento IPX?• Point-to-point, multicasting, and video wall creation up to

8x8.• Simple to install and configure.• Flexible system enables you to start small and expand up

to 100s of screens without limitation.

• Save on cabling costs. The system leverages your existing infrastructure.

Digital Signage Player

MediaCento IPX Transmitter

LAN

MediaCento IPXReceivers

Digital Displays

HDMICables

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MediaCento IPX ControllerEnables IP-based video matrix switching and video wall control for HDMI-over-IP solutions.

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Why MediaCento IPX Controller?• Eliminates the need for expensive video matrix control

systems.• Switch from any source to any display.• Create presets and combine multiple receivers into a

video wall.• Control and switch video wall zones remotely.• Mobile support.

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+ More Solutions• HDBaseT extension for multimedia distribution over a single

CATx cable.• Converters and scalers for high-definition video displays.• Video matrix switches for multiple input and output

configurations.• 4K solutions for eye-popping displays.

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Planning your digital signage or AV solution may seem overwhelming. Good news! We have technical experts standing by, ready to help.

Contact us today at 724-746-5500.

Contact a Visual Solutions Expert