December 15, 2008 – HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – ‘Tis the season for giving. Electrograph Systems, Inc. today entered into a new relationship with Rise Vision, Inc. to give its reseller partners access to the Rise Display Network, a Web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) remote content management system. Electrograph will host two free webinars, one next week and one in January, about the benefits of using the SaaS model for organizing digital signage content, integrating live data and monitoring a network.

“The reality is that the margin squeeze continues in the sale of flat panels and other display hardware,” said Sam Taylor, president of Electrograph Systems, Inc. “Today it’s the software piece of the digital signage system where the profit majority lies. With Rise Vision’s SaaS system, our partners can offer their customers the complete digital signage package from start to finish, plus the benefit of an application that simply plugs into the Internet and allows the network to be configured remotely by the experts.”

“Over the past 18 months, we’ve seen a big shift in mindshare toward software as a service rather than just a product. We are using this interest to create exclusive digital signage networks that highlight a brand and message, while allowing for profitability,” said Ryan Cahoy, managing director, Rise Vision, Inc. “Electrograph already provides incredible resources to its digital signage reseller partners. The inclusion of our Web-based software in its portfolio is just the next step in the process.”

Electrograph Digital Signage Webinars
The Electrograph digital signage webinar series includes the addition of two identical sessions on Monday, December 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. ET and Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Led by Rise Vision’s Cahoy, the sessions will explore the differences between the SaaS model and conventional on-premise software solutions. They will also review Rise Vision’s system features, such as emergency alert messaging, playlist scheduling and display monitoring, along with the ability to incorporate live public and company content.

The Rise Display Network
The Rise Display Network is a Web-based content management system operated by Rise Vision. Subscriptions include access to live content such as news headlines, local weather, sports scores and stock ticker updates. Users incorporate this live content into their own information, including movies, graphics and text, and publish it directly to their networks of digital signs. Since all content management is handled via a Web browser, the SaaS solution requires no servers, user licensing or user application installations. It is completely scalable, allowing users to start with one display and add on as required.

About Rise Vision, Inc.
Rise Vision, Inc. owns, develops, and operates the Rise Display Network, a Web-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) content management system for digital signage that brings live data, custom messages, and content to thousands of displays. The Rise Display Network is a Web service that does not require hosting infrastructure; users login from any Internet-accessible browser to update, control, and monitor their displays, or use their smart-phone browser to send critical alerts. Every display needs a message and Rise Vision believes it should be as easy as creating that message from the web, anywhere, anytime and knowing that it has been delivered. For more information, call 877-538-7473 or visit http://www.risevision.com.

About Electrograph
Founded in 1982, Electrograph Systems, Inc., is a leading national distributor of technology solutions, including plasma displays, LCD displays, LCD and DLP™ projectors and other specialty displays. In 2006, the company acquired ActiveLight, CineLight and International Computer Graphics, all leading national distributors of A/V products. With 11 regional offices, nine distribution centers, and a network of more than 5,000 reseller partners and integrators, Electrograph is one of the largest plasma display distributors in the U.S. and is the only distributor to operate a certified InfoComm-trained nationwide sales and service network. The company specializes in display, audio, connectivity and other complementary technologies for both the consumer and commercial markets. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.electrograph.com.