StrandSoft Debuts Online-Kiosks.Net - A Low-Cost Video Messaging System for Businesses.EAU CLAIRE Eau Claire (ō klâr), city (1990 pop. 56,856), seat of Eau Claire co., W central Wis., on the Chippewa at the mouth of the Eau Claire River, in a hilly lake region; inc. 1872. , Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . -- Targeted to banks, medical offices, service shops and retailers - helps companies cross-sell customers, feature products and services. Free trial offered... Photo available at: http://www.online-kiosks.net/data/videowall.html StrandSoft Inc. today introduced Online-Kiosks.net (www.online-kiosks.net) an Internet-based messaging system Software that provides an electronic mail delivery system. It is made up of the following functional components, which may be packaged together or independently. Mail User Agent that allows companies to deliver informational and marketing messages to customers and employees over virtually any computer or television display. It reaches customers when they are most likely to buy - in a waiting room or lobby - and presents opportunities for businesses to cross-sell customers through custom marketing messages and sponsored advertising from vendors. Video messaging, also referred to as digital signage Digital signage is a form of out-of-home advertising in which content and messages displayed on an electronic screen, or digital sign, can be changed without modification to the physical sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages to specific locations at , narrowcasting Narrowcasting has traditionally been understood as the dissemination of information (usually by radio or television) to a narrow audience, not to the general public. Some forms of narrowcasting involve directional signals or use of encryption. , datacasting, digital in-store merchandising merchandising Element of marketing concerned especially with the sale of goods and services to customers. One aspect of merchandising is advertising, which aims to capture the interest of the segment of the population most likely to buy the product. , retail television, electronic messaging See e-mail and messaging system. , captive audience networks, digital messaging, electronic billboards or other terms, is normally installed on premises and requires investments in time and equipment. Online-Kiosks.net's hosted approach requires only an Internet connection since subscribers create and maintain their individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. sites on Online-Kiosks.net remote servers. Commented Vicki Hoehn, executive vice president of Royal Credit Union, "We've been running Online-Kiosks.net displays in our lobby and at our drive-ups for months. It's easy to access and use, affordable, and flexible. I haven't seen anything like this out in the marketplace and, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , our members are getting valuable information about our products, services and community contributions." Online-Kiosks.net supports a number of businesses and applications: --Banks and credit unions to promote interest rates, new products, local events and other benefits to customers in their branches or drive-up windows --Restaurants to publish their daily specials, new items, stellar employees, winners of business card drawings, upcoming specials --Grocery and retail stores to publish new items, specials, combined purchase savings, total member savings for the day, week or month, and to present sponsored ads from vendors --Service centers to promote additional services, vehicle maintenance reminders, average wait times, technician of the month --Emergency room, hospital, doctor, chiropractor chiropractor a practitioner in chiropractic. chiropractor A health professional trained in chiropractic; chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs; of 50,000 licensed chiropractors in the US, many practice 'straight' chiropractic, ie and other medical facilities waiting rooms to discuss health tips, insurance coverage, doctor specialties and standard procedures that are common for most visits --Hotels to welcome new guests, advertise additional services, present meeting room schedules and offer meeting room directions --Health clubs to promote renewal specials, upcoming events, recent member level advancements and awards, policy changes and upcoming service changes --Employee communications in lobbies, break rooms, etc. to give information on benefits, sales, units sold, progress on goals, stellar employees, new customers, new products and visitors. "Online-Kiosks.net couldn't be simpler," commented Mike Strand, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We handle all the infrastructure and technology. All the employees or customers see is an attractive rolling presentation that gives them the information businesses want to communicate. It's inexpensive, easy to set up, and simple to maintain." Free trial Online-Kiosks.net is offering a 30-day free trial which enables companies to deploy test displays. The templated trial make it easy to set up customized messages in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
Information categories included in the freetrial are: --Company contact information --Company mission statement --Company logo --Localized time and weather (current, forecast and radar) --Photos and graphics --Price promotions --Scrolling and crawling messages Paid subscriptions enable a larger number of informational slides and greater design flexibility, as well as deployment to a larger number of display terminals. Enhanced services Enhanced service is service offered over commercial carrier transmission facilities used in interstate communications, that employs computer processing applications that act on the format, content, code, protocol, or similar aspects of the subscriber's transmitted information; , such as location-specific displays managed from a single location and streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. , are also available. Pricing and availability The Online-Kosks.net trial is absolutely free - no credit card information is even requested. Video messaging subscription pricing starts at $54.95 per month with an annual subscription, and includes support for two displays and up to 50 pages of information. Additional pages, locations and enhanced services are also available. Consulting and design services are also available from StrandSoft. (See http://www.online-kiosks.net/pricing.html.) Online-Kiosks.net is available immediately by visiting www.online-kisoks.net. In addition to direct sales over the Internet, Online-Kiosks.net will be offered through both affiliate and reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. programs. About StrandSoft StrandSoft Inc., based in Eau Claire, Wis., is the latest venture of Mike Strand, founder and CEO, who previously founded StrandWare Inc., one of the leading providers of bar coding and data capture software. StrandSoft is dedicated to finding innovative ways for businesses to solve everyday challenges. Online-Kiosks.net fulfills this mission by providing low-cost, high-availability hosted video messaging services that can be implemented quickly and easily by a wide range of companies. Additional information about Online-Kiosks.net is available at www.Online-Kiosks.net, 715-833-9501 or mjstrand@online-kiosks.net. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. EDITORS: For further information: Mike Strand Sandy McLaughlin Online-Kiosks.net Soucy Communications Group Strand Building 162 Great Rd. 1529 Continental Drive Acton, MA 01720 Eau Claire, WI 54701 978-266-1700 715-833-9501 x100 SMcLaughlin@scg-pr.com mjstrand@online-kiosks.net |
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