Advantech UTC-515/520/532 E Series: An Interactive, Self-Service, Digital Signage Terminal

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - May 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Advantech announces the new UTC Self-Service and Interactive Signage Terminal. With choices of 15.6”, 21.5” and 32” TFT LCD displays, the new UTC series with the 4^th Generation Intel Core™ U-series (i5/Celeron) processor provides excellent performance and lower power consumption. The system fits comfortably on shelves and countertops and is ideal for in-store displays. The multifunctional terminal serves a wide variety of applications including retail, hospitality, self-service, public service, healthcare, education, entertainment and corporate use. Interactive technology gives customers access to dynamic, real-time information, serving them better and keeping businesses competitive by allowing them to present branded content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The terminal’s Full HD capability motivates and increases customer awareness. The new UTC E-series has a slim profile with a pure-flat display and operates noiselessly thanks to its fanless design. It can be customized to meet specific customer requirements and support the choice of embedded operating systems including Linux and Windows^® 7/8.

Multifunctional, Flat LCD Panel and 4^th Generation Intel Core™ Processors

The new UTC E series “true flat” touchscreen is IP65-compliant and features 4^th generation Intel^® Core™processor technology, combining exceptional, low power consumption with stunning performance. The new micro-architecture is capable of delivering up to 15 percent better performance than the previous generation. Turbo Boost 2.0 brings dynamic control of performance and power, allowing real-time, dynamic rendering of content for applications, superior performance for gaming, and HD video content delivered exactly when and where needed. With high-quality HDMI and VGA output, this scalable network-ready appliance is both reliable and easy to install.

Highly Customizable with New Technology

Many retailers struggle with the question of how to provide a seamless customer experience. The real challenge lies in selecting the right tool for the job. The new UTC E-series is exactly that tool. It can transform businesses, helping retailers achieve new profitability. Custom modular features can be added to tailor the system to meet the demands of a variety of applications such as digital signage, interactive e-concierge, product showcasing, navigation and reservations. The touchscreen interface can be enhanced for more durability with different coatings (Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection) and it also provides multi-touch capability. The newest Corning Gorilla Glass with its “antimicrobial” technology provides protection, and a clean, tough touchscreen. Other options include WiFi, MSR, RFID, smart-card reader, barcode scanner and video capture. These options are designed to allow integrators to adapt UTC E-series to a broad base of clientele.

UTC-E series offers flexible choices, high performance, and high durability. It is available now. Advantech maintains excellence by constantly surpassing industry standards and continually developing new and better products and services. For more information about the UTC E series, or other Advantech products and services, please contact a sales representative or visit us on the web at www.advantech.com.