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Microspace Announces Charter
Membership in the Digital Signage Association
Leading
satellite
provider joins advisory board to bring voice and credibility
to a growing industry
Raleigh,
NC –January 21, 2008 – Microspace Communications Corporation
(Microspace), a leading satellite services provider, has become one of the first
members of the Digital Signage Association.
The Digital Signage Association was created to encourage effective and ethical
business practices, and promote the growth and health of the rapidly growing
digital signage industry. Greg Weaver, Manager of Digital Signage Networks for
Microspace will serve as an advisory board member.
“
We are very excited to be a part of this new organization, which is addressing
the needs of a billion dollar industry,” said Greg Weaver. “With
such rapid growth, it is critical to create a unified voice that will analyze
new technologies, trends and issues.”
“
The launch of the Digital Signage Association will bring oversight and validation
to our booming industry as technological advancements and innovative installations
continue to drive its growth and evolution,” said David Drain, Executive
Director at the association. “We are pleased to have one of the preeminent
delivery companies for digital signage as a part of this organization. Greg Weaver’s
addition to the board strengthens our overall industry and technical knowledge.”
Microspace’s technology powers a significant number of North American digital
signage networks. Current deployments represent signage in nearly 10,000 locations
with over 30,000 individual signage displays. Customers including Abercrombie & Fitch,
Instant Access Media, ClubCom and more rely on Microspace’s VELOCITY digital
signage satellite service to enhance content delivery across networks of all
sizes at affordable rates.
About Digital Signage Association
The Digital Signage Association is operated by NetWorld Alliance,
publishers of DigitalSignageToday.com and Retail Customer Experience Magazine.
The founders
of NetWorld Alliance also created the ATM Industry Association and currently
operate the Self-Service & Kiosk Association.
About Microspace
Microspace
Communications Corporation (Microspace), a subsidiary
of Capitol Broadcasting Company, is the leader in satellite
services for digital signage, business communications
and digital cinema. The company operates the largest
global business satellite broadcasting network with
nearly 340,000 remote links worldwide.
Microspace’s VELOCITY content delivery platform
is
available as either a dedicated solution or as an on-demand
service,
enabling customers to easily and affordably expand bandwidth
as their delivery needs change. Microspace is
headquartered
in the U.S. and has a presence in Europe and Latin America.
For more information, visit www.microspace.com.
About Capitol Broadcasting
Capitol
Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications
company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAL Digital,
WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, 99.9 The Fan, Microspace, the North
Carolina News Network, CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack
Sports Marketing in Raleigh, NC, WJZY-TV and WMYT-TV
in Charlotte, NC; WILM-TV in Wilmington, NC; WRAZ-TV
and The Durham Bulls in Durham, NC; and real estate
interests including the American Tobacco Project and
Diamond View office building in Durham, NC.
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