As a first-time exhibitor to Confex, we were thrilled at the positive feedback and response to our unique digital wayfinding solution within the corporate & hospitality market. As Navaho were solely, the only Digital Signage exhibitors at the show, we felt very unique and honoured to feel so welcome by all involved.

Thankyou to all who visited us on Stand G621 and enjoyed a coffee wih us and to everyone who supported us in preparation for last week's big event. Last, but by no means least, a very big thankyou to all the Confex Team and in particular, Alex Matters, Sales Executive, Corporate Hospitality & Parties - UBM - we really appreciate the experience we had working with you and look forward to seeing you again in 2011!

VISIT NAVAHO TECHNOLOGIES AT CONFEX ON STAND G621 FOR A DIGITAL SIGNAGE WAYFINDING DEMONSTRATION

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 23rd February 2010 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 24th February 2010 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 25th February 2010 10:00 - 17:00

The Navaho MediaCAT Digital Signage player is revolutionising wayfinding and signage within the Hospitality sector. MediaCAT can be used to transform Hotels, Conference, Exhibition Centres, and Event venues. Navaho will be showcasing MediaCAT's unique feature, the Wayfinding Plug-in at Confex 2010.

MediaCAT's dynamic wayfinding plugin is targeted at Hotels, Conference Centers and Exhibition Centers, as well as large businesses with multiple meeting rooms. The wayfinding system supports general way marking screens as well as room/location specific screens.

In larger exhibition centers, our unique wayfinding system allows you to create dynamic wayfinding screens that can signpost fixed locations such as Toilets and Refreshment areas, alongside temporary areas for an exhibition and even time-controlled dynamic way markers for specific events or talks.

From large Exhibition Centers to single meeting rooms, Navaho MediaCAT gives you the unique edge over your competitors by being able to offer your customers personalised signage and information screens at the touch of a button.

VISIT US AT CONFEX ON STAND G621 FOR A DEMONSTRATION

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 23rd February 2010 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 24th February 2010 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 25th February 2010 10:00 - 17:00

As part of their refurbishment in Autumn 2009, Novotel London West were looking for a digital wayfinding solution to improve their clients' experience. The aim was to make better use of the hotels' directional signage throughout its vast conference facility and multiple reception areas.

The brief was to upgrade their current booking system and to utilise a mix of digital wayfinding signage by directing delegates to conference and meeting areas of the hotel and to entertain guests with marketing messages to help promote their facilities. Navaho's MediaCAT Wayfinding solution was selected as it met all these requirements, while having the added advantage that it could be installed with minimal impact to the existing infrastructure and work with their busy client environment.

The MediaCAT network controls 32 meeting room location screen displays, 13 wayfinding screens and 4 marketing message screens in areas of the hotel such as the group bookings reception, the conference centre reception, conference corridors and the hotel lobby and bar. Due to the sheer size of the hotel, previously guests were finding it difficult to navigate their way around the hotel with the mixture of traditional static signs and paper-based notices which required constant attention and updating from staff. With Navaho's MediaCAT wayfinding solution, the hotel now offers clear digital displays ranging from 17” to 42” screens. Now, guests are aware of their current location, which floor they are on and how to reach their desired destination.

The simple to use system has been tested to the maximum in London West's busy conference environment where multiple meetings occur on a daily basis and often, in the same conference suites. Vital information is updated at a click of a button and displayed instantly.

“With conference facilities for 3000 delegates located over four floors, Novotel London West needed to implement a system of way finding that would allow our clients to find their meeting room easily. Navaho’s system ticked every box. The ease of installation and configuration meant we were able to deploy in a very short space of time without disrupting a very busy operation. We worked with Navaho to create a user interface that any member of staff could use with as little as five minutes of training and provided us with a highly customisable solution that meets both the hotel and the clients needs. The system has been so reliable we have not had the need to call support and any changes we have asked for have been turned around extremely fast. I foresee the relationship between Navaho and Novotel London West being a long and rewarding one.”

Steve Erskine, IT Manager London Hotels, Accor UK & Ireland Hotels

Daventry & District Housing (member of the Futures Housing Group) was looking for a dynamic solution to enhance its internal and external communications strategy by making better use of information available at its offices at Drayton Fields Industrial Estate. The brief was to generate increased visibility for key housing messages to visiting tenants, to reinforce corporate messages with digital signage displays and to communicate performance effectively to staff by introducing electronic call-centre wallboards. 

Navaho's Digital Signage solution, the MediaCAT was selected as it met all these requirements, while having the added advantage that it could be installed with minimal impact to the existing infrastructure and work with their client environment.

Details of the finalised project are highlighted in January's issue of Housing Technology

BETT celebrated its 26th anniversary as the world's leading educational information and communications technology (ICT) event. Dedicated to showcasing the best in UK and international educational technology products, it enables thousands of practitioners to enhance their knowledge of learning through technology.

This year proved a huge success for Navaho Technologies. We are most pleased with the feedback received from our demonstrations over the course of the show, in particular MediaCAT's newest feature, the Education Plugin.

Good luck to all of you who entered our competition to win a Panasonic Lumix FS15 Digital Camera. The winner shall be contacted shortly.

Please don't forget our special BETT offer valid until 31st January 2010 - Buy 2 MediaCATs, get a third free quote B2GOFMC3

Conditions:-
* Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
* Buy 2 MediaCAT MC400's, get a MC410 free - offers only valid with orders placed before 31st January 2010

Visit us at BETT 2010. Navaho will be attending this year's show with their Electronic Noticeboard product, the Navaho MediaCAT. They will be supporting their resellers in Education, Westwood Associates Ltd and the Technical Information Helpoint run by Edugeek. Navaho & Westwood will be showcasing the MediaCAT's newest feature, The Education plugin, which makes it even easier for schools to set up and run an Electronic Notice Board solution. Visit us on Stand U90 for a demonstration. Navaho will also be supplying screens for Edugeek's Technical help point which will be showcasing Navaho's MediaCAT Digital Wayfinding solution. Visit us on Stand G89.

With a proven history in the Education sector, Navaho Technologies Ltd works with clients to improve the impact and efficiency of campus communications through the use of Navaho’s media presentation system, MediaCAT. MediaCAT displays images, video and web-based content on a variety of display devices and can be managed via the web from any location. By cleaning up notice billboards and enabling the delivery of real-time information, Navaho's MediaCAT eliminates the time and costs of traditional notice boards. With Navaho's MediaCAT Digital Signage player, implementing Electronic Notice Boards in reception areas, canteens and information points has never been easier. BETT is the world’s leading event for educational technology where education professionals can evaluate and purchase a comprehensive range of ICT products and services. From early years to universities, BETT is an indispensable part of the annual knowledge-gathering process, coming at a time when establishments are planning and budgeting for the new school year. Taking place on 13th-16th January at Olympia in London, BETT attracts more than 600 educational suppliers and almost 29,000 visitors. It brings together the global teaching and learning community for four days of innovations and inspirations. To see how we can improve your School's image, visit us at BETT 2010 Olympia, Stand U90 and at the Edugeek Technical Help Point, Stand G89.

Red Funnel is the original Isle of Wight ferry company with a history spanning almost 150 years in its present form but with roots stretching back as far as the 1820's. Today, Red Funnel operates 24/7, 364 days a year and has the youngest and fastest fleet of passenger and vehicle ferries on the Solent. With an established reputation for excellence in customer service, Red Funnel is further substantiated by the decision to implement a new communications strategy using powerful electronic communications technology. Red Funnel is continuing the roll-out of digital signage across the business by utilising the flexibility of the latest MediaCAT solution to combine diverse audio and visual content including images, live feeds into interactive media presentations for sleek on-site/on-board communications. Using ‘best of breed’ technology to help achieve Red Funnel’s service objectives, MediaCAT from Navaho Technologies will deliver content to a number of LCD screens located at the Red Jet terminals in Southampton and West Cowes, in the Steam Coffee Co. café at West Cowes and also on-board Red Funnel’s 3 Red Jet Hi-Speed catamarans. Jonathan Green, Sales & Marketing Director, Red Funnel “We are seeking to improve communications and enhance our customer service for passengers and believe that the introduction of real time service information and advertising technology will be instrumental in helping achieve these goals. We chose MediaCAT from Navaho for its scalability and proven track record within the travel industry.” James Acketts, Operations Director, Navaho Technologies Ltd “We are delighted to be working with Red Funnel. As a leading ferry Company, they have a forward looking approach to their communications that will help them deliver against their customer service, communications and marketing targets. MediaCAT seamlessly merges digital content from images, video, web pages and live feeds to create visually stimulating displays that are easy to manage. We are looking forward to ensuring that Red Funnel leverages the full advantages of their MediaCAT solution.” Navaho Technologies offers best value digital signage technology on robust, scalable hardware that helps the transportation industry achieve real Return on Investment (ROI) by eliminating time and costs involved with traditional Point of Sale (POS), notice boards and printed communications. A proven track record in the travel sector means Red Funnel will be joining a notable list of customers that includes Cardiff Bus, Norwich Airport and Reading Buses.

Navaho and Configure Ltd attended and exhibited at the conference with their Digital Signage MediaCAT automotive solution. Demonstrating how their Real-Time Passenger displays are currently being used within the Bus industry and how best to implement the system to potential users. For more information on our automotive media solution, please visit:- www.navaho.tv