| CHICAGO, IL - February 26, 2008 –
Flyte Systems, the leading
provider of airport
flight information displays and digital signage content for the hospitality,
digital
signage, convention centers and related businesses, announced it has
partnered with digital
signage solution provider, Digital Minds Inc., to install FlyteBoard,
its real-time airport travel
information display screen, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention and
Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. The partnership enables the companies
to increase the scope of information they provide to conference attendees,
expands revenue generating opportunities, and enhances the service offerings
at the Stephens Center.
“Digital Minds, Inc. is an innovator in the digital signage field that continues to maintain a competitive lead over other providers by delivering flight information to clients,” said Brian Reynolds, president of Flyte Systems. “The TouchQuest FlyteBoard implementation at the Stephens Center marks another successful partnership for Flyte Systems with an innovative digital signage company to deliver its services.” Convention Center Provides Live Airline Information
“We are in a new age of digital communications in a world ruled by the clock,” said Joseph P. Fiduccia, president and CEO of Digital Minds Inc. “I see strong demand for the FlyteBoard solution because travelers value a service that enables them to view real-time airport travel information and confirm the status of their flight prior to departure.” Fiduccia notes that integrating FlyteBoard with TouchQuest provides a split-screen solution where a portion of the display can also be allocated for revenue-generating sponsorship opportunities. “We look forward to integrating with FlyteBoard at many future installations. No other company provides this service today.” FlyteBoard, developed by Flyte Systems, is a wall, floor or ceiling mounted high-definition, flat panel screen that the Stephens Center installed in its lobby area to provide attendees with ‘glance-and-go’ convenience for confident travel planning. What sets FlyteSystems applications apart from other PC-based systems is its ability to post accurate real-time airline flight arrival and departure information, not FAA-regulated scheduled departure times that do not list delays caused by:
For tips on how to generate revenue by providing guests with Flyte Systems airline information, please log on to the Flyte Systems website. About Flyte Systems
About Digital Minds, Inc. Digital Minds Inc., founded in 2002, is a software development firm specializing in digital solutions and interactive media to facilitate multiple vertical markets. Digital Minds Inc., at the forefront of interactive services and digital media displays in high traffic areas, set out to modernize the way information and services are provided to the consumer public. Through the creation of TouchQuest® and additional media solutions, Digital Minds Inc. offers modern day products/services to enhance the experience and knowledge of visitors and guests. These markets include hotels, convention centers, airports, college campuses, healthcare facilities, commercial office buildings, and additional points of interest with captive audiences. For additional information regarding products and services, visit www.touchquest.com.
The Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center is located in Rosemont, Illinois, less than five minutes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The Stephens Center spans nearly one million square feet of space (including the flexible Conference Center), and welcomes more than a million visitors annually to more than 100 tradeshows, conventions and events. Rosemont is a premier destination for commerce, entertainment and hospitality which is also home to Allstate Arena (18,500 seats) and Rosemont Theatre (4,400 seats). With a population of 4,200 residents, Rosemont welcomes an average 50,000 visitors daily to its facilities and/or world-class hotels. |
“The
addition of Digital Minds’ TouchQuest FlyteBoard with real-time flight
information enhances our visitors’ experience and ensures the Donald E.
Stephens Convention and Conference Center is at the forefront of integrated
technology in the industry,” said Stephens Center General Manager, Christopher
R. Stephens. With its location near Chicago O’Hare Airport
and within walking distance to several high-end hotels, the Stephens Center
hosts over 1.5 million people each the year.
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Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center