YCD Teams with IBM to Deliver Innovative Solutions for Retail

SHEFAYIM, Israel – YCD, the world's pioneer in on-site digital ambient solutions, has successfully completed validation of its RadioPoint™ content distribution platform on IBM Store Integration Framework—IBM’s flexible, scalable Java™ 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), operating environment and componentized architecture, built for retail stores using industry-leading IBM middleware.

The Ready for IBM Retail Store Innovations – Store Integration Framework initiative brings together platform-independent software vendors that deliver proven solutions designed and built for the retail industry. Through this initiative, IBM works with select IBM Business Partners to validate solutions that meet a rigorous assessment of next-generation, open-standards-based store environments.

RadioPoint is a state-of-the-art management platform for the distribution and control of digital media content and remote media players. The platform is targeted for the retail, leisure, entertainment and hospitality markets, where controlling audio and video of multiple zones or locations from a central point is essential. RadioPoint supports distribution of digital content such as audio, video, images and messaging to thousands of locations. It utilizes the Internet to deliver new content and to enable easy customization and full personalization of each and every remote media player. RadioPoint is a scalable, open platform, powered by IBM's middleware products WebSphere® Application Server and WebSphere MQ.

"We are very proud to join the list of companies who have gained IBM SIF validation," said Guy Shavitt, VP R&D of YCD. "We strongly support the foundations of Store Integration Framework, building scalable solutions that are based on open-standards. YCD is committed to provide flexible, integrated solutions that are based on widely adopted, proven standards. We are extremely excited about the opportunity of working together with IBM on solutions for the retail market."

About YCD

YCD is the only in-store ambient solution in the world that combines leading edge technology with media services for the in-store market. The company offers a complete turnkey solution for your in-store ambiance needs, helping build brand equity, customer loyalty and ultimately maximizing sales. YCD has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands including McDonald’s, ALDO, IKEA, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Toyota and Sheraton, fusing audio and video content in a way that produces a peerless, immersive customer experience. YCD’s programming tools allow clients to deliver dynamic programming, tailored to each location, with an unprecedented ease of management, deliverability, and affordability.

With offices in the US, UK and Israel, YCD’s turnkey solutions have enabled major brands throughout the world and in a variety of sectors, including retail, banking, hospitality and automotive, to create targeted customer experiences cost-effectively and efficiently.

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