Of particular interest for bars and clubs as well as light and sound installers was the new Q-Play digital music systems. This touch screen unit incorporates bio-metric (fingerprint) security, ensuring that only those authorized to do so can change the music (or its volume). The system can be managed by venue staff or programmed remotely via an optional secure internet link.
Also attracting a stream of visitors was the new Screenfly, a software programme used to generate immediate adverts and other live messages on the plasma screen. Within seconds the user can display special offers, introduce new products or show menu details, for example. Screenfly can also be used interactively or to entertain customers, and can play short video clips, and will accept photos via Blue Tooth.
