Following our story last year that Microsoft and Crestron were seriously working together comes new news that Windows SideShow from Microsoft just got a big shot in the arm, with Crestron announcing support for the technology in its touchscreens and other two-way controllers.
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SideShow is a struggling Windows Vista technology that allows "auxiliary displays" to tap into PC-based applications, even when the PC is asleep. Users are able to access RSS feeds for news, weather, sports and stocks, along with other apps like Outlook and Windows Media Player.
According to CE Pro Crestron has incorporated Web-based access to RSS feeds and other services, but only for its more robust touchscreens and Web tablets.
"We wanted to have it work with every Crestron touchpanel, even those without full graphics capabilities," says John Pavlik, senior marketing and development engineer for Crestron.
