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Onelan MD David Dalzell dies after a long battle with cancer

Paul Milligan, February 6, 2013

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Onelan has announced the death of David Dalzell, the founder and MD of the company, following a long battle with cancer.

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David Dalzell 1955-2013

Dalzell established Onelan in 1988 and the company has focused on digital signage and IPTV for the last 12 years.

He led the company from its humble beginnings in his garage, to the expanding organisation it is now, with a turnover in excess of £5m and employing over 40 staff worldwide.

He was particularly proud of Onelan winning two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise; one for Innovation, the other for International Trade

Nick Randall, Onelan’s chairman said “David will be much missed.  Over the past two years, he strengthened the board and management teams with a view to securing the long-term future of the company.  We continue to pursue David’s vision.”

Everyone at AV Magazine passes on their condolences to all at Onelan at this difficult time.

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  1. David Oades says: February 6, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    I’m sure everyone in the DS industry will be as stunned and saddened by this news as I was.
    Whilst many companies will claim to have started digital signage, only Onelan can lay any real claim to having started “communications” Digital signage (with the NTB).
    Sedao would not be the company it is today if it were not for David Dalziell and many others will surely recognise their success is, at least in part, due to him.
    He’ll be sadly missed and our thoughts go out to his family, friends and everyone at Onelan and Red Solutions. David Oades Sedao Managing Director

  2. Eclipse Digital Media says: February 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Very sad news indeed, our thoughts go out to ONELAN and David’s family.

  3. Chris wood says: February 6, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    David was one of the most influential and inspiring men I have ever worked with. He has left a wonderful legacy at ONELAN. Our thoughts are with his wonderful family. Rip David you will be greatly missed.

  4. Adam Wilson says: February 13, 2013 at 11:46 am

    A great man and a great loss to the industry. Thoughts are with his family.

  5. Georg Boos says: February 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    This are really sad news, our thoughts go out to his family and to ONELAN

  6. Majid says: February 13, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I am saddened to hear the passing away of David. I had known him for as many years as he was with Onelan. He will be sadly missed by me. He was always one person who did not have a chip on his shoulder and was very helpful and kind.

    May the Lord have mercy and may he rest in peace Amen.
    My condolences to his friends and family.