Digital Signage Expo Announces 2011 Apex Awards Finalists

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Digital Signage Expo 2011

Feb 02, 2011, 01:43 ET

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Signage Expo, the world's largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive technology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries, today announced 30 finalists for its Apex Awards for 2011. The annual DSE Apex Awards honor innovation in the development and deployment of technology in the global DOOH industry. Nominees are the end use site of the installation.

Chosen by an independent panel of five industry journalists, this year's Apex Award finalists were named from a field of 78 entrants vying in 10 major digital signage categories. Gold, Silver and Bronze Apex Awards will be presented in each category at a special awards banquet slated for the opening night of DSE 2011 on Wednesday, February 23, from 7-9 p.m. at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

The finalists include:

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
Israeli Pavilion in Expo 2010 China
The Museum of Brazil's Sport Club Internacional
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

Business, Industry & Government
Amway Brand Center
NASDAQ
The Nielsen Co.

Education & Healthcare
TENQ
Texas State Technical College
West Texas A&M University

Event Venues
Amway Center Arena
New Meadowlands
Squash Showdown

Food & Beverage
4 Food
Playmixes
Toscanini's

Hospitality
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
WOW Dolphin Hotel

Public Spaces
Bell Ice Cube
Thomson Reuters
Vans

Retail
Bell
Camelback Toyota
Infiniti

Transportation
Destination Shuttle Services
Ad Airport Media & Clear Channel Interspace Airports
Tallink Silja Ferries

New Concept
Digital City Media Group LLC
Intel End Cap Concept
Intel Virtual Footwear Concept

To purchase tickets, register at www.dse2011.com or call Customer Service directly at 708-486-0759, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday.

Mark your calendars now: Digital Signage Expo® 2011, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show, is scheduled for Feb. 22-25, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To reserve exhibit space on sale now or to attend, contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300 Ext 17. Or, for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net. You can follow DSE on Twitter at DSExpo, or for all DSE 2011 updates, use #dse2011.

About Digital Signage Expo

Digital Signage Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world's largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive technology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Launched in 2004, DSE was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional (end user) attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as: retail, hospitality, transportation, financial, advertising, brand marketing, systems integration, public spaces and exhibitor personnel.

More than 180 exhibitors will feature technology and services including hardware, software, network, delivery and content from around the globe. DSE also offers the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital out-of-home educational program anywhere in the world, with more than 150 educators and 100 education opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional re-certification in nine educational tracks. The program is comprised of more than 50 seminars, 36 targeted round-table discussions and numerous free presentations staged in two on-floor theaters.

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