Plug and play is defined by Lexico as “software or devices that are intended to work perfectly when first used or connected, without reconfiguration or adjustment by the user”. Within the Digital Signage industry this term is used to describe commercial displays that have a built in media player that can be updated using a… Read More
Digital Signage platforms are available on a range of operating systems, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of each one and which is best suited to your needs? There are two major operating systems when it comes to Digital Signage; Android and Windows. In recent years Android has become the most popular option for… Read More
Network Digital Signage normally refers to commercial displays, driven by an internal or external media player, that can be updated over the internet remotely; but this type of solution opens up a whole new world of possibilities. As explored in our previous blog, “What is Digital Signage?”, there are generally two update methods for… Read More
Though we specialise in all-in-one Digital Signage solutions, traditional systems comprise of three elements; a media player, a software package and a commercial monitor. Just like your computer monitor or TV, commercial monitors feature AV inputs, such as HDMI or VGA, allowing you to connect a PC or media player. Even our all-in-one solutions feature… Read More
Everyone has heard of LCD technology as it is featured in calculators, computer monitors, smartphones and tablets, domestic televisions and most importantly Digital Signage; but what is it? LCD, which stands for liquid crystal display, is a flat-panel technology that uses the light-modulating properties of liquid crystals. The LCD panel is made up of… Read More
When it comes to Digital Signage the term “kiosk” usually describes a freestanding display, which can be a touch screen or a passive non-touch screen, with an integrated PC or media player used for wayfinding, data capture, ordering, advertising or general information dissemination. Kiosks currently hold the largest market share of the global Digital… Read More
Images and videos are the most common forms of content for Digital Signage and the best image format to use, to achieve the best balance between quality and file size, are JPEG images. JPEG (which stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group”, the name of the committee that created the standard) is one of the most… Read More
If you are looking for a Digital Signage solution that is to be used in an outdoor environment then you will need to consider what IP rating is required. IP stands for International Protection (or Ingress Protection) and indicates how much protection something has against two external factors – dust and water. For indoor… Read More
