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Direct View LED, or dvLED, is a video display technology that uses light emitting diodes to produce bright, vibrant colors. Because LEDs can produce images that are brighter and higher in contrast than traditional displays, dvLEDs are particularly well suited for providing eye-catching content for digital signage applications in almost any indoor or outdoor environment. Deploying a dvLED display solution, however, requires a thoughtful approach when it comes to the content displayed on it. The overall goal when adopting a dvLED display solution is to ensure that it provides the viewing audience with a great experience while also designing the content so that will help boost ROI by reducing energy consumption and extending the life of the display. Here are some additional things to consider.

Video walls have found homes in many different types of settings, including corporate offices, retail stores, transportation hubs and sports venues, as well as command and control facilities. When deciding which type of video wall installation is appropriate for your customers’ needs, a basic decision is determining which of the two basic types of technologies — LCD or dvLED —  is best for the specific application. LCD and dvLED displays have very different features and benefits. Here's a quick primer on both.