AMX is demonstrating how the perfect automated meeting room can be realised by harnessing key products from its innovative range including the ground-breaking Enova DVX-3150HD; an all-in-one controller, AV switcher, scaler, analogue to digital signal converter, twisted pair transmitter and amplifier with built-in professional grade audio processing. The Enova DVX-3150HD seamlessly handles both analogue and digital AV and makes HDCP as easy to install as analogue and all in a single 3U box.

From a fully interactive meeting room, visitors can also discover why the DVX offers a cost effective way of consolidating VC equipment, allowing any room with a camera and a display to offer a video conferencing facility. The Modero X touch-panel allows meeting room users to interact with the technology around them in a whole new way. A 'control surface' allows them to perform multiple activities, at the same time. Dedicate one area on the control panel for video-conferencing and a second to device control, all while having full access to room settings and more.

Chief is demonstrating various new video wall and multi-monitor solutions. Chief's new FUSION® Series freestanding solution makes it possible to construct video walls in prominent locations for temporary situations, or when wall-mounted installation is not an option. Available in three configurations, these freestanding walls can be combined with accessories to achieve video walls up to three displays high and any width. This mobile video wall series accommodates 40-65" displays and offers easy adjustment setting on axis to perfectly align the displays.

Also on display is Chief's next generation of monitor desk top mounts called Kontour. The Kontour series mounts create flexible, functional workspaces in a wide variety of settings. The ergonomic designs are easy to adjust for proper alignment, whilst maintaining a cutting edge sleek look. Dynamic height adjustment using gas spring technology, integrated cable management and quick release systems are just a few of the series' key features.

Chief's multi monitor desktop series provides a rock solid, free-standing solution for graphic designers, broadcasters, security and control room environments and other users who work with multiple flat panel monitors up to 30". This series features independent adjustment of each screen for proper ergonomic alignment as well as integrated cable management and is available from 2x1 up to 3x9 monitor configurations.

Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS) designs and manufactures ergonomic screen mounting solutions that integrate people, technology, and furniture within the workplace. CBS' product range includes desktop monitor supports, medical infotainment supports, CPU cradles, laptop supports, cable management, mobile workstations and an ever increasing range of AV/VC mounting solutions.

With a high profile project list including Nomura; London Heathrow Terminal 5, BMW, Glaxo Smithkline, Bank of America, KPMG, Oxford University, Unilever and Texaco, CBS delivers ergonomic mounting solutions in a range of environments including offices, trading floors, healthcare, education, passenger terminals and retail.

CBS is showcasing the award winning Wishbone and Wishbone Plus systems as part of the DAS Business Furniture application, plus the Flo Monitor Arm and AVALL/VCALL AV/VC solutions.

ComQi provides powerful multi-channel message management platforms that control a network's content and infrastructure, closing the loop between digital signage, mobile, web and social media within a venue. This provides powerful 'Connected Experiences' for the end user.

ComQi enables these Connected Experiences through a single platform that offers media distribution, network and content management, interactive experiences and impact measurement. This platform encompasses solutions in digital signage, music, touch screen, mobile experiences, streaming technologies, distribution technologies, video walls and media players as well as retail innovations such as the delayMirror being demonstrated at the Showcase. ComQi is also demonstrating interaction between digital signage and a mobile phone through its partnership with Shazam who offer downloadable music.

Crestron offers building and AV/IT controls for the corporate, educational and residential markets. At the NEC Showcase, Crestron is offering demonstrations of their products that unify AV/IT and building technologies on to a single operating system which are then operated through a single, intuitive interface.

From boardroom tele-presence systems to classroom multimedia lectures, environmental controls to room scheduling, Crestron is shaping the future of corporate and educational facilities. With remote access to heating, lighting, blinds and security, Crestron systems is now presenting significant reductions to carbon emissions for both fiscal and environmental savings.

DAS is a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of desking for trading and control rooms. Supporting the NEC Showcase, DAS is presenting desks from the Optima range, incorporating the current British Ergonomic Standard. DAS desks have been developed as a straightforward, low maintenance, highly flexible and cost effective answer to providing high technology desking.

The Optima Range has evolved to meet the changing demands of the market. The key principles include high technology housing of PCs, desk top adjustment and heat management.

Dexon Systems develops and manufactures advanced video wall controllers for multi-screen video display projects. Working in close cooperation with system integrator and end-user partners worldwide, Dexon Systems have thousands of working multi-image display walls and control rooms all over the world today.

On show at the NEC Showcase is the Dexon 3800 series image processor. Working in conjunction with Exterity IPTV and IP based CCTV, Dexon creates a high impact video wall solution for corporate, retail, education and command and control environments. All Dexon image processors are custom built to match requirements with upgrade paths being as simple as plugging in an additional card or loading a new firmware on to a chip. Coming soon will see the introduction of input and output connections on direct dedicated Cat5 cards streamlining the video wall solution.

DisplayLite is a leading touch screen supplier specialising in the integration of interactive touch screen technologies into NEC desktop and large format displays. DisplayLite is showing their custom made 123" true multi-touch, multi-user, 1x3 interactive video wall using NEC's X462UN displays.

Integrated into NEC's Value and Professional series large format displays, visitors can see how DisplayLite's interactive multi-touch technology is driving applications in way-finding, education, point of information and predictive modelling. DisplayLite technical and sales teams are available to give expert advice on the implementation of different touch technologies.

DisplayNote Technologies is showcasing its application that lets users present, share and collaborate on ideas on any device and on any platform. Using DisplayNote, connected devices (iPad, android tablet, Smartphone) can share their screen, annotations and notes with a presenter or with any other connected device.

Presenters can use DisplayNote to push documents, images, presentations and videos to any connected device which can annotate, add notes, highlight, save and store for future review. In Presenter mode, DisplayNote lets users control their computer, make any device a presenter device and view anyone's screen. It can be used alongside existing resources, third party software and over a web browser and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Digital Media Projects (DMP) provides bespoke digital signage, HD over coax and IPTV solutions to a range of industries including retail, hospitality, education, sports stadia and corporate. In addition to an advanced digital signage system, DMP has developed a wide range of television and live video deployment technology, including a next-generation IPTV gateway, an advanced HD over coax solution and a range of HD encoders. These are more commonly known as DMP's 'orange boxes'.

In the Professional Office zone, DMP demonstrates its Media Control Hub, advanced head-end equipment which allows broadcast of digital signage and high definition television across coaxial infrastructure. DMP demonstrates the power of compelling digital signage in clubs and bars, using their own DMP Immersion STB and media player located in the 3D and Leisure zone.

DMP's advanced web-based digital signage Creator and Content Management System allows you to create dynamic and impactful content, which can be easily deployed and managed from anywhere with an Internet connection. Signage creation demonstrations are taking place in the Retail zone using an NEC 46" display and two portrait 23" LED displays.

Esprit Digital is a world leader in LCD screen integration for public environments. At the Showcase Esprit can be found in the Transportation zone demonstrating its new Digital Baggage Pods which were recently installed on all 34 carousels at Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted Airports. Built in Esprit Digital's new factory in Stevenage, the new double-sided format combines two NEC 46" resulting in a 32:9 display with backlit light boxes in a single stainless steel enclosure. Esprit's inhouse team of metalwork designers, assembly technicians and software writers consistently deliver innovative, stylish and robust media displays that stand out from the crowd.

Exterity, providers of IPTV solutions, allow end-users to harness the full potential of AV over IP distribution, delivering high quality television and video across their existing IP network to any screen.At the NEC Showcase, Exterity is demonstrating AvediaServer 4 – an application based server, through which administrators control content, add or remove displays, control video and live TV delivery for a bespoke user experience. IPTV creates a system which is cost-efficient, scalable and can be controlled and managed with ease. It is also possible to record and play back live TV and even select which programmes are shown - in effect creating your own TV channel.

Also demonstrated is Exterity's ability to integrate with 3rd party technologies, allowing users to integrate IPTV into their daily business communications and deliver customised material anywhere across a global enterprise IP infrastructure. The NEC Showcase sees content from the IPTV Head-end streamed to partners in the Education and Professional Office zones.

All Exterity solutions are modular and support PoE for fast and easy installations. Products are 'hot swap' enabled to simplify maintenance and scaling, allowing the system to grow as your business does.

Extron Electronics, is a leading manufacturer of professional AV system integration products including AV control systems, computer-video interfaces, switchers, matrix switchers, distribution amplifiers, audio amplifiers, speakers, twisted pair and fiber optic equipment, video scalers, AV signal processors, AV streaming products, classroom sound field systems, and high resolution cable.

In the Education zone, Extron is showcasing streaming with their H.264 encoder and annotation of live video and graphic sources. Annotation will be operated on a 22" touch panel from Displaylite and video sources will include a video conference camera from Lifesize.

Extron is providing JMP9600 HD server for playback of 3D stereo video in up to 2k resolution. The JMP9600 uses JPEG 2K file format, the same as used in Digital Cinemas today. Nexnix will complete the solution for passive 3D with custom projector stacking mounts and polarising filters. Also on show is a creative and eccentric video wall with view porting, cropping and resizing of real time images. This will be demonstrated on an array of NEC displays ranging in size from 23" to 55".

Available for trial in the Retail zone, Swivel is the first 3D, full-motion, real-time virtual dressing room that enables shoppers to 'try on' and see themselves in multiple apparel and accessories either in store or at home. Retailers can deploy FaceCake's patented real-time image processing and personalisation technology for a unique shopping experience by providing a realistic dressing room experience with accurate rotation, scaling and sizing that lets customers see how they actually look from different angles. Swivel's social shopping features and interactive style advice make it faster, more fun, and more effective than a simple mirror.

An innovator within the digital signage markets, FUTURESoftware products are designed for the emerging digital out of home, digital signage, dynamic signage, digital messaging, broadcast, satellite and audio visual markets. Their technology focuses primarily on audio visual and internet technologies, working closely with display and control devices such as touch screen, plasma, LCD, LED, projectors, switchers and associated equipment to develop innovative focused solutions.

At the NEC Showcase, FUTURESoftware is showing the DigiSHOW PIPView multiple input viewer where visitors are challenged to play two games at the same time on one large screen. In the Education zone the company is showing their premium digital signage software DigiSHOW EDGE running on NEC screens with OPS embedded computers. This combination offers a serverless digital signage experience using web browsing to control content seen on screen with an unparalleled ease of installation offered by a screen with internal computer combination. Uniquely the system is able to play MS PowerPoint without conversion and in a variety of layouts other than just full screen whilst mixing other media on screen at the same time.

Collaboration in the work place is key to a productive company and in the Professional Office zone, FUTURESoftware is showing DigiSHOW PIPView, allowing the user to connect up to four laptops on to a single large screen simultaneously saving time in meetings.

Harp's integrated digital signage displays are on show in standalone totem configuration within a number of zones demonstrating the adaptability of the same solution to work in simple passenger information applications through to way-finding applications to augmented reality solutions for digital signage.

The package includes NEC X551S with brightness of 700 cd/m2; 1024 point touch interface which is sandwiched into laminated glass; gesture control using Kinect and D Imager products; near field communication for tag and phone connectivity; face recognition for gender/ age / facial expression recording or active interrupt and IP65 for external use. All these features have been designed in one sleek design that is robust enough for the urban arena.

Video walls and distributed visualisation systems have been around for decades, but they have always been too complex and too expensive for most organizations. NEC and Hiperwall have teamed up to eliminate these barriers - by combining NEC hardware with Hiperwall software it is now easy and affordable to build a system that enables you to display content when and where it is needed with great simplicity. The result is a video wall and distributed visualisation system that is ideally suited for many applications including command and control, digital signage, education and entertainment. See the system in action, learn more, and try it for yourself in the NEC Innovation zone.

Used to power interactive and HD digital displays, the Instoremedia platform can be customized allowing customers to install and manage digital display networks of all scales, from single units to PoS networks spanning an estate.

Information on a network or display can be controlled through the intuitive Instoremedia CMS, a web portal, or by integration with end user systems such as EPOS and a range of display types from touch screens to HD screens can be powered.

The Instoremedia system will also display a wide variety of content types, including Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, MPEGs, JPEGs, MOV or WMVs. This enables end users to engage their audience directly and realise the benefits of animated display, interaction, increased operational flexibility and increased marketing compliance. Instoremedia's major customers include The Carphone warehouse, Telenor, Telia Sonera, Burger King, Yamaha Motors and Canon.

Instoremedia and NEC Research Labs showcase the latest results of their on-going collaboration. Combining NEC's Leaf Engine and Field Analyst technologies with the Instoremedia platform, the solution allows you to target customers with specific media content based on their gender and their age to analyse the demographics of your audience.

Intel® processors and chipsets meet the demand for power-efficient performance, Internet connectivity and security requirements for embedded devices. Digital signage with Intel® vPro™ technology inside delivers rich multimedia content, enables remote management (Intel® AMT), advanced security, energy savings, and a lower TCO whilst maximizing ROI.

The Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) developed by Intel and NEC helps to standardise the design and development of digital signage devices and pluggable media players. The OPS enables easier installation, seamless upgrades and easier maintenance of digital signs. It also makes digital signage devices more intelligent and connected.

Today's dynamic digital signage systems display rich multimedia messages anywhere while measuring marketing effectiveness using Intel® AIM Suite (Anonymous Viewer Analytics) software. Intel® Core™ processors running AVA enables digital signs to measure marketing ROI by capturing audience data and deploy targeted ads based on demographics (age and gender). AVA can track how many viewers and how long they viewed, gauge audience interest and correlate advertising to purchases. Intel will demonstrate the capabilities of the Intel® AIM Suite in the Crystal CS demo where it runs concurrently with Crystal CG software. The demo will detect a face and play an animation depending on the age group the AIM has judged the person to be. In the end visitors can download their photo on to their smartphone by using the displayed QR code.

At the Showcase, Intel is demonstrating the above technologies plus the innovative new Bally's Total Fitness Result Centre. Developed by Helios Interactive and Manifest Digital, using SoftKinetic's 3D camera technology, Bally's Total Fitness Result Centre provides gym-goers unique access to nutritional advice and fun gaming apps without ever having to touch the displays. With the integration of Intel® AIM Suite, the system can also measure audience behaviour and viewer demographics, all with one 3D camera.

Kin Design is a research led, interaction design studio. In July 2011 the National Maritime Museum opened the Compass Lounge to the public as part of their major new development - The Sammy Ofer Wing. Kin designed the Compass Lounge to be a comfortable space where visitors can explore the museum's vast archive and understand its contemporary relevance through digital technology.

The space has three key interactive experiences within it, each designed to disappear into the architecture of the environment, creating a seamless integration with the walls and furniture. One of these interactives is The Horizon Screen and can be seen at the NEC Showcase. It is a five screen panoramic display designed to communicate the breadth of the archive - 4000 high resolution images form a sea of content that flows towards the viewer. The images are organised by their visual similarity to each other and visitors can roll through the content using a giant trackball.

At the NEC Showcase, LifeSize, a pioneer in HD video communications, demonstrates its latest virtualised video platform and cloud-based HD video solution so that anyone can do business anytime, anywhere on multiple devices.

LifeSize® ClearSea™ is an enterprise-class client/server solution for desktop and mobile video collaboration, enabling companies to have face-to-face communication with their customers, partners and employees. Teams can connect via multiple devices simultaneously and be reached with a single number. LifeSize® Phone™ Second Generation is the new HD video and audio conference phone, featuring an intuitive touch-screen interface so simple that anyone can use it. The LifeSize Phone allows users to quickly share content, control cameras, change layouts and add callers with ease. LifeSize® 220 series endpoints are superior quality video communications based on open standards and interoperability to ensure maximum return on investment. LifeSize® Video Center is a powerful one-button HD video live streaming, recording and auto-publishing solution, ensuring live and on-demand videos are easily accessible from any location on multiple devices. LifeSize® UVC Platform™ consolidates the capabilities of multiple video solutions and makes them instantly available from one common interface.

Matrox Graphics provides an extensive range of professional multidisplay graphics solutions, including add-in graphics cards, external multi-display adapters, KVM extenders and video wall controller boards.

Demonstrating the synergy of NEC Solution Partners working together, Matrox empowers multi-monitor configurations with DAS, Lifesize, Exterity and Visiosign in the Professional Office zone. In conjunction with Harris and PSCo, Matrox will drive a 4x4 signage wall in portrait mode.

Mediastation is a creative production specialist bringing digital experiences to life through the latest technology. From initial creative idea, through to production and support, Mediastation devises and delivers creative applications that promote brands in innovative ways. Demonstrating this, Mediastation is showing some of its latest products which offer new ways of making digital signage interactive using gesture control.

Mentor Distribution is a specialist franchised distributor and manufacturer of display products, supplying the complete range of NEC displays. Mentor manufactures and supplies fully integrated touch screens of various technologies into NEC Displays and has recently developed their own laser based multi-touch product which answers all the application specific questions associated with the different technologies available and finally offers a one stop solution covering all scenarios.

Mentor also manufactures glasses-free 3D display products fully integrated into the NEC 46" and 55" backlit LED Displays. In partnership with IPONT UK, Mentor can provide complete glasses-free 3D solutions including the display, content and players.

True Colours Distribution and Midwich Security, both divisions of Midwich, will be demonstrating connectivity solutions using high-end devices from Dexon as well as security equipment.

A developer and manufacturer of viewers, splitters, edge blending video processors, video wall controllers and video wall servers, Dexon components are being used by True Colours to demonstrate the operation of a video wall at the NEC Showcase. As experts in the area of technical connectivity, the staff at True Colours Distribution will be on hand to discuss all aspects of technical audio-visual solutions.

Also at the Showcase, Midwich Security is using the video wall to demonstrate CCTV cameras. Midwich Security supplys large-scale solutions for industrial, commercial and government applications and staff are on hand to discuss how users can utilise the services of other Midwich brands for more security solutions such as access control, auto- ID, barcode printing and scanning and voice evacuation.

NEC IT Solutions

NEC IT Solutions, the European IT services arm of NEC Corporation, is a provider of intelligent IT solutions designed to enhance business processes and technically empower customers within the public and private sectors. NEC IT Solutions engages with medium and large enterprises on a national and multi-national basis, delivering customised solutions utilising innovative IT, voice, data, mobile, video networking and biometric technologies, from within NEC and from best-in-class industry vendors.

NEC is showcasing some of its security and public safety focused biometrics solutions, marketed under the brand name of NeoFace. NEC's NeoFace suite offers multiple solutions specifically designed to support and optimise surveillance, identification, security operations as well as other operational processes such as monitoring the movement and volume of people in public areas, all through the use of face recognition. NEC's NeoFace is the most accurate facial recognition software available today, as independently verified by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These tests also demonstrated that NeoFace provides the fastest matching capability that is the most resistant to variants in angle, age and race.

NEC Infrontia

The unified communications division of NEC offers telephony platforms and applications from entry level to enterprise. Combining global vision and expertise with local presence, NEC has extensive experience in providing UC solutions, including advanced Microsoft® application integration.

NEC Infrontia is attending the NEC Showcase to demonstrate how innovative communications combined with NEC Display Solutions can transform the way a business works. Specialists in improving productivity and ROI, NEC shows why their highly scalable telephony solutions and intuitive applications should be right at the heart of any business to make it easier to connect with the right people.

Demonstrating the impressive Rich Presence application, users are empowered with a 'bird's eye view' of their workforce, displaying the real-time status of the entire team in a single screen. In addition, NEC is demonstrating powerful wallboards offering live queuing information, staff activity and customisable news feeds. Furthermore, two products are being shown which help to break down communications boundaries - an application with the collaboration potential to bring remote workers together with video conferencing and application sharing, also the intriguing M155 Messenger device that offers hands-free voice and messaging.

Netpractise is demonstrating an interesting variety of innovative digital signage and Customer Flow Management solutions at the Showcase. Netpractise welcomes visitors to discuss pioneering and diverse uses of their DigitalProMedia software which is driving projects in a wide range of industries including corporate, banking and retail with a focus on transportation.

The Customer Flow Management (CFM) and Operational Information System (OIS) demonstrate Netpractise's ability to work with partners to deliver tailored solutions to the end user. The stability and versatility along with the option of project lead development are key to their client's success.

Using both NEC large format and desk top displays, Netpractise is showing a live demonstration of a UK wide rail solution using the Operational Information System (OIS).

NexNix is a multi-platform hardware and visual display solutions provider for a broad range of markets covering the financial sector, local government, retail, marine, simulation and AV industries.

Nexnix is a licensed distributor of Go-Dome™, a brand that specialises in portable planetarium dome theatres and mirror projection equipment for immersive presentations and events and it is on display at the Showcase. Outside the Dome, NexNix is presenting its Virtual Mannequin, a life size projection of a person giving 24/7 messages ideal for promoting special offers, in-store promotions or being used as entertainment at special events.

ONELAN Digital Signage is attending the NEC Showcase with its Net-topbox (NTB) which is used in numerous market sectors from education, health and government to shopping malls and museums. Products on show include the ONELAN Net-Top-Box NTB6007, NTB6107 video wall and NTB650 with stream in capabilities, also ONELAN's remote control and Data Collection Engine (DCE).

Peerless-AV, manufacturer of AV mounting products, is presenting a complete range of mounting solutions from feature packed wall mounts for individual screens to multi-screen video wall trolleys for mobile applications.

The brand new SmartMount XT range offers versatile and easy to install mounting whilst the new Peerless-AV mobile, multi-screen video wall display stands are an innovative solution for creating eye-catching backdrops for exhibitions and meetings.

Peerless-AV is also presenting a comprehensive selection of single screen stands to accommodate displays with vertical adjustment for positioning the screen at the required height and tilt to achieve the optimal viewing angle. The 'Best of Infocomm' winner DS-VW765 digital signage mount is on show and will demonstrate how Peerless-AV has taken all the tedious calculations out of the installation of any video wall array with custom, screen specific wall plate spacers. Limitless display configurations are achievable in both portrait and landscape orientations, with the assurance of perfect alignment and a sleek, flush appearance even over problem walls thanks to multi-point, tool-less micro adjustment in 3 planes.

PSCo Technical Distribution offers a product and technical service and support resource to its network of partners, enabling them to specify, install and support video wall solutions of any size and complexity. PSCo Technical Distribution has secured the UK's first delivery of NEC X463UN screens for partner projects and has created the show-stopping 16-screen (four and a half-metre) portrait video wall in the DooH Zone at the Showcase demonstrating the high impact and immersive power of the video wall. The 4x4 configuration of NEC's new X463UN, it's 46-" ultra-narrow bezel, public display with direct LED backlight, is mounted on bespoke PSCo brackets and driven by a combination of Harris Infocaster™ players and a high-performance Matrox Mura video wall controller to enable each display to be driven at its full native resolution of 1080p.

PSCo has experience with large-format and video wall display technologies and has partnered leading integrators on flagship installations such as The Grange Hotel St. Pauls, high-prestige Candy and Candy property developments, Foxtons, Hugo Boss, Westfield Stratford, HSBC and The Ivy.

RA Technology is an AV installation equipment manufacturer and solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of universal and brand specific products for multi-media projectors, flat screens and audio solutions, plus a bespoke product design and manufacturing service.

RA Technology can be found in the Education zone with the RA iTouch trolley, a programmable height adjustable power lift trolley for use with touch screen technology, the RA Media Mate Mobile 65 height adjustable power lift trolley for use with flat screens up to 65" and the RA R2-3D height adjustable trolley for use with 3D multi-media projectors.

Scala, provider of software for digital signage networks, is showcasing their powerful way-finding solution suitable for large estates as recently deployed at Canary Wharf station. This solution is complemented by the Scala airport information application for flight arrival and departure information, combined with the Scala Ad Management platform for managing the large advertising inventory associated with airports, both digital and static, all on the same platform.

The highlight of Scala's presence however is the NEC Arch. Here Scala is showcasing a variety of content, custom designed for a creative array of screens utilised in a unique way that should appeal to retailers. Visitors can utilise QR codes via their smartphones to enter a competition to win an iPod nano, sponsored by NEC. Additional content includes demonstrations of social media integration such as twitter, Linked in and Facebook.

Sedao manufactures digital signage and message management systems providing a complete range of solutions including Linux hardware, Windows hardware, software only solutions, kiosks and bespoke systems.

Sedao can be found in the Education zone with its new 3Zone signage system created especially for primary schools and any budget sensitive requirement - the company invites visitors to take part in their 30 second learn-it challenge. Here visitors will also see Sedao/NEC OPS PC's for colleges and universities, plus many new software releases building on Sedao's education digital signage.

In the 3D and Leisure zone, Sedao is launching the new SAM player where visitors can see a demonstration of SAM's WiFi peer-to-peer synchronisation. The company is also showing their automated photo kiosk where photo souvenirs can be created, incorporating HD cameras, gesture control and a choice of touch screen sizes.

Steljes is presenting SMART collaborative technology solutions for meeting rooms, training rooms and workspaces which help to improve productivity and engagement.

In the Professional Office zone the SMART Board™ 8070i interactive display is built to encourage collaboration and enhance the way that teams share and work with digital information. In the Education zone, the SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software enables teachers to create, deliver and manage high-impact interactive lessons using NEC and DisplayLite interactive LCD displays.

SMS develops and markets value-additive accessories for sound and vision to be used indoors or outdoors. Offering brackets and enclosures for screens and projectors, all products are designed to meet clear userdefined needs and environments in education, office and conference, retail and display, events and shows, media, hotel, public spaces and home use.

All of SMS products offer unique functionality and high quality for simple mounting and use, flexibility, interactivity, and integration with technology and furnishings.

At the NEC Showcase, SMS is showcasing future concepts from their innovative range of products including a mobile and manually height adjustable solution for the latest ultra-short throw projectors and a wheeled motorized solution for large touch screens. Also shown is the SMS VeriTable, a bracket which makes presentations more interactive for universities, architects and any company where people need to collaborate.displays.

TeamMate offers a unique range of contemporary furniture solutions for business and learning environments. TeamMate is featuring in both the Education and Professional Office zones demonstrating new and innovative ideas for learning, collaborative engagement, high definition video conferencing and lecture capture systems. Each of these application examples will demonstrate the flexibility and practical approach by TeamMate, in particular with seamless integration of technology components and attention to cable management, creating a professional and conducive environment.

In the Professional Office zone, the TeamMate VariHite Presenter provides a convenient and professional solution for moving large format displays coupled to a SMART/NEC interactive display to create a collaborative tool.

The TeamMate WorksZone helps convert any space or meeting room into an accessible environment for video meetings as demonstrated with LifeSize with the latest in video communications technology and multiple image control. In the Education zone, TeamMate shows their WorkZones with Extron's 'Showme' solution and DisplayNote's iPad collaboration solution.

Touch2view is a specialist in display and touchscreen technology and creators of the Giant iTab. These innovative tablet solutions are fast becoming a new industry standard due to their ability to present Apps and app based content on a giant scale. This unique feature has the ability to draw the audience in as people associate the look and feel with familiar hand held devices, thus vastly improving the interaction between the consumer and the screen, a major plus for potential advertisers and content providers.

The Giant iTab's are available in a range of sizes and applications including retail, education, advertising, publishing, leisure, gaming, events and exhibitions and of course, anywhere where Apps and app based content has been created.

The U-Touch interactive video wall delivers industrial strength performance, reliability and flexibility. Using the latest infra-red touch technology enables up to 20 simultaneous touches for a true multitouch experience. Using the best seamless displays on the market enables custom modular configuration, the wall can be arranged in any configuration of the customer's choice. This solution provides a stunning visual impact and the best large format touch solution for a variety of requirements.

U-Touch is showing two interactive video walls, a 3x2 (153") monster solution using a Unicol stand with special bracketing which supports the weight of the U-Touch screen separately ensuring none of the weight is on the displays. Also U-Touch is showing a 2x2 (93") solution demonstrating the versatility of the NEC product for both large and small video walls, with the added allure of interactivity.

U-Touch is also showing its all-in-one 65" integrated solution, incorporating an iPhone/iPod docking station, web cam and USB ports into the bezel for a truly user friendly multi-media option. Its 46" dual touch system with NEC's second generation P series displays and VisioSign signage player can be seen in the Education zone.

Visionpoint, an AV solution provider, is showing a 'live' interactive touch through glass demonstration of their Touch247™ software displaying used vehicles. Incorporating SMS and QR functionality plus the latest 'Digi-Brochure' technology, this solution offers the ability to show dealer or 'group' stock in real time directly on to their store window.

The solution enables the user to request information by email or download directly to their Smartphone. Utilising an NEC high bright LCD panel and a capacitive touch foil, this system can be placed in many challenging 'windows out' environments.

VisioSign is showcasing the 'Corporate Wall' via its web-based, highly flexible, user friendly digital signage platform in the Professional Office zone. The InfoBoard® solution delivers information locally, or across the globe simultaneously on multi-content display screens which can be updated from any location with an internet connection. Updates to the solution itself are made automatically, to enable the customer's investment to maintain its state of the art credentials.

Software solutions from VisioSign can be used in conjunction with public display screens (including touch screens) to deliver key information, news and entertainment via text, images, video, flash, rss feeds and TV.

Clients as diverse as a primary school with 8 pupils, to a major food manufacturer with 85 brands worldwide use VisioSign solutions. The ability to promote a branded corporate image, as well as to present news and topical information, simply and simultaneously, is a key consideration amongst multi-location organisations. Many local authorities, for example, in the UK and Europe have picked up on the ability to deliver news efficiently and cost-effectively across a broad spectrum of end points, and are now using electronic notice boards, powered by InfoBoard®, to deliver information to schools, civic buildings and other public areas. Content can be added by any number of editors.

White Space is a creative production management company providing live conference, exhibition and video production, specialising in bringing engaging 3D content to both the education and corporate markets. At the Showcase, WSP is using its marble arch pixel mapping solution to show some of its animation and building mapping capabilities.

3D-Hub is part of White Space Productions and is a community web site dedicated to promoting interactive 3D technologies to improve the classroom experience. Based on years of research to find the most effective techniques for the interactive presentation of teaching and training materials, 3D-Hub provides software for the display of 3D "virtual models" that can be manipulated, animated, and disassembled interactively. White Space Productions and NEC have been co-operating for a number of years to ensure that their entire range of 3D ready projectors are guaranteed to work with WSP proprietary software and content solutions.

The U Series, ultra-short throw 3D projectors, has set the standard for 3D schools projectors which WSP recommend and utilise for all demos and clients.

Wonderworks delivers 3D holographic visual merchandising solutions that interact, interrupt and engage with the consumer with easy to use programmable real-time scheduling technology via a core platform of technology products.

At the Showcase, Wonderworks is presenting The VISTA ™, a unique large-scale 3D holographic projection unit, which offers portable window, in-store and exhibition visual merchandising solutions. This highdefinition video-based, easily erected modular 3D holographic projection unit is available in standard sizes including 2m, 3.5m and 5m, with bespoke sizing available.