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Four Winds Interactive Becomes First Digital Communications Company to Join the Gaming Standards Association (GSA)

Denver - September 19, 2012 - Four Winds Interactive (FWi) announced today that it has become the first Digital Communications company to join the Gaming Standards Association (GSA). As the leader in Digital Communications solutions for the gaming industry, FWi will implement the GSA System-to-System (S2S) protocol to standardize messaging between Gaming, Non-Gaming and Digital Display systems for its casino-operating clients.
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Four Winds Interactive Clients Claim Digital Signage Awards

Denver - May 23, 2012 - Three clients of digital signage solutions provider Four Winds Interactive (FWi) have won awards for excellence in deployment in two different industries during a recent 2-month span.
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January 25, 2012 - Four Winds Interactive Wins 2012 DIGI Award

Denver, COJanuary 25, 2012 - Digital Signage magazine has named Four Winds Interactive (FWi) winner of the “Judges Choice Award” in its 2012 DIGI Awards. The digital communications solutions provider won the recognition for its digital signage installation for Washington State Ferries.  (more)


November 3, 2011 - Courtyard by Marriott Takes Virtual Concierge To the Next Level and Beyond With New GoBoard® 4.0

Bethesda, MDNovember 3, 2011 - In today’s world, travelers expect to have relevant information readily available at any given time. Courtyard by Marriott, a pioneer and leader in the world of virtual concierge, understands and offers them exactly what they want at their fingertips. Along with its partner, Four Winds Interactive, Courtyard today pushes hospitality technology to the next level by unveiling the new and exciting GoBoard® 4.0.  (more)


September 14, 2011 - Four Winds Interactive Announces International Expansion Efforts

Denver - September 14, 2011 – Four Winds Interactive (FWi), a U.S. based digital signage software provider, is excited to announce the next step in their expansion into the global digital signage marketplace. FWi has recently hired Robert Koolen as the President of FWi’s international operation as well as Paul Farrow as FWi’s Director, Europe. (more)


August 23, 2011 - Four Winds Interactive (FWi) Ranks No. 660 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 482%

New York - August 23, 2011Inc. magazine today ranked Four Winds Interactive (FWi) NO. 660 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. FWi joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list. (more)


August 12, 2011 - Sheraton Overland Park Launches Digital Signage System by Four Winds Interactive

Denver - August 12, 2011 – Sheraton Overland Park recently launched a state-of-the-art digital signage system by Four Winds Interactive throughout their property in Overland Park, Kansas. Debuting signage in several locations, the property uses the digital network to communicate meeting and event updates, property wayfinding, local area information and much more. (more)


July 19, 2011 - Four Winds Interactive Tallies Three Technological Excellence Awards

Denver - July 19, 2011 – Digital signage solutions provider Four Winds Interactive (FWi) has won three recent awards for technological excellence. The Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA) and Hospitality Technology magazine recognized FWi for interactive wayfinding solutions provided to its client Royal Caribbean International.

An interactive wayfinding solution enables customers, guests, employees and other types of visitors at a store, hotel or other type of business to find their way around the facility using a touch-screen display. FWi designs and implements the software that makes these self-service kiosks work (more)


April 11, 2011 - Four Winds Interactive Partners With Washington State Ferries on Innovative Visual Paging System

April 11, 2011 , Denver, Colo. " Four Winds Interactive is excited to announce the launch of an unprecedented digital signage network for the Washington State Ferries." The goal of the new visual paging system is to effectively communicate with all of their passengers, including those with hearing disabilities.

"Four Winds is one of the most innovative, thorough and tenacious vendors we've ever had the privilege to work with, and it is through their team approach and unparalleled industry knowledge that we've been able to implement a program that is the first of its kind in the United States," said Marta Coursey, Director of Communications for Washington State Ferries. (more)



December 20, 2010 - CBS Outdoor Launches Innovative Out-of-Home "Minority Report" Campaign for Intel Smart

NEW YORK (December 20, 2010) CBS Outdoor, in collaboration with OMD, Outdoor Media Group and Tribal DDB Worldwide, announced today the launch of a first of its kind multi-media campaign, offering consumers their very own "Minority Report" experience in New York?s Penn Station."The media campaign for Intel's smart TV, which seamlessly integrates robust Internet content, broadcast programming, personal content and downloadable applications all viewable on one TV screen, recently kicked off utilizing custom mobile applications, interactive flat screens and outdoor advertising media." (more)



July 21, 2010 - Four Winds Interactive Develops Two New Digital Signage Applications for JW Marriott San Antonio

Four Winds Interactive (FWi), a digital signage software and services provider, has partnered with the JW Marriott San Antonio to develop a unique digital signage system for their property. With over 125 digital signs, the JW Marriott is taking advantage of several popular features and applications including meeting room signage throughout their conference space, property mapping, event list integration, local area wayfinding, guest room TV, and virtual concierge. (more)



February 17, 2010 - Oasis of the Seas Unveils Advanced Digital Signage Technology

Royal Caribbean International and Four Winds Interactive (FWi) have partnered on an unprecedented digital signage system for Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship.Totaling more than 300 displays, the signage network is as diverse as it is large, featuring everything from passive screens to sophisticated interactive touchscreens that provide real-time information and wayfinding. (more)



January 28, 2010 - Four Winds Interactive Launches New Digital Signage Website

Four Winds Interactive (FWi) is excited to announce the launch of their redesigned digital signage website. Consistent with FWi's new branding, the site is the place to find digital signage facts, software details, client stories and digital signage examples. Through several new features including a digital signage gallery, market-specific project carousels, and updated software and services sections, visitors will get a destination designed to make shopping for a digital signage solution an easy process. (more)



November 20, 2009 - World's Largest Cruise Ship Unveils Advanced Digital Signage Technology

Four Winds Interactive was chosen to produce the digital signage for Royal Caribbean's newest, most-revolutionary ship, Oasis of the Seas. Installed on over 250 flat panel displays, the digital signage is featured on all 16 decks of the mega ship. Guests are able to interact with the signs to get directions to their state room, gauge restaurant options and occupation rates, interact with the daily Cruise Compass, find answers to questions at Guest Services,view spa options and pricing, and receive important safety information. (more)



October 15, 2009 - Chicago's Acclaimed theWit Hotel Partners with Four Winds Interactive on Digital Signage

Four Winds Interactive (FWi), has partnered with AAA Four Diamond theWit Hotel to bring a digital signage communication system to their property in downtown Chicago. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, theWit which offers "More experience than hotel," joins the rebirth of Chicago's State Street at an explosive moment. Catering to a traveler looking for a hotel experience apart from the norm, theWit projects a sophisticated vibe complemented by the latest in technology. (more)



July 20, 2009 - Four Winds Interactive Named One of 2009's Top 50 Colorado Companies to Watch

Four Winds Interactive (FWi) is excited to announce that they have been named one of the Top 50 Colorado Companies to Watch for 2009. Quickly rising up to be a leading provider of software in the digital signage industry, FWi started in Arvada, CO and moved to the historic Parkside Mansion in Denver's City Park at the beginning of 2007. (more)



January 6, 2009 - Four Winds Interactive Planning Global Expansion for 2009

Four Winds Interactive announces plans for international expansion in 2009. With the recent addition of its new VP of International Sales, Michelle Hodges, and plans to open a satellite office outside of London, Four Winds is positioning themselves for rapid international expansion through a worldwide partner network. (more)



November 24, 2008 - Four Winds Interactive, USA TODAY Partner for Digital Concierge Solution

Four Winds Interactive and USA TODAY partner on a digital signage initiative to offer guests a digital concierge solution. Debuting late last year as a prototype, the GoBoard acts as an interactive digital information center for guests, showcasing live news from USA TODAY and running off of the Four Winds Interactive digital signage software platform. (more)