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The A to Z of Digital Signage: I is for IP Rating

The A to Z of Digital Signage: I is for IP Rating

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

The A to Z of Digital Signage: H is for HDMI

The A to Z of Digital Signage: H is for HDMI

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting digital video and audio signal from an HDMI-compliant source device, such as a PC or media player, to a monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. Over the last decade HDMI has become the biggest digital replacement for analogue… Read More

What is Digital Signage Software?

What is Digital Signage Software?

What is Digital Signage Software? Digital Signage software, or more commonly known as Digital Signage Content Management System (CMS), is the mechanism through which the content of a Digital Signage screens can be updated and managed. In a more broad sense, the term “Digital Signage software” can refer to the method in which Digital Signage… Read More

The A to Z of Digital Signage: G is for GIF

The A to Z of Digital Signage: G is for GIF

Graphics Interchange Format images, better known by their acronym GIF, are a type of media file widely used on the internet. They are usually short animated images and even though GIFs have been around for over 30 years their mainstream popularity have surged in recent years due to the adoption of fast-speed internet, the increasing… Read More

Why Choose an LCD Video Wall?

Why Choose an LCD Video Wall?

A Video Wall is usually the largest form of Digital Signage display. The ability to scale to large sizes means that Video Walls make an impact that can’t be ignored. Why should you choose a Video Wall though? This blog examines the reasons why Video Walls so good at what they do. Big Sizes: Thanks… Read More

Digital Signage: Consumer TVs vs. Commercial Displays

Digital Signage: Consumer TVs vs. Commercial Displays

What’s the difference between the screen in your living room and the screen showing train times at the station? This is the very core of the issue between consumer grade screens and commercial display screens. The mistake that many make is assuming that just because a consumer television and commercial display may seem aesthetically similar… Read More

The A to Z of Digital Signage: E is for Education

The A to Z of Digital Signage: E is for Education

Digital Signage solutions are becoming more common in schools, colleges, universities and other training based facilities. As well as technology being used as a tool by teachers to assist with the learning of their students, Digital Signage can also be used as a means to disseminate messages to students and visitors. The most well established… Read More

How Touch Screens Can Benefit Retail Digital Signage

How Touch Screens Can Benefit Retail Digital Signage

E-commerce sales have exploded in recent years as shoppers turn to their laptops, smartphones and tablets to shop online. This has left retailers in a predicament as online sales will continue grow as sales in physicals stores drop. Retail is the biggest single sector in the Digital Signage industry, accounting for over a quarter of… Read More