This article concludes a series concerning the choice of the network architecture of its digital signage system, if you do not fully understand the concept of digital signage, or are not familiar with the various existing architectures, start with this article: Digital signage: be well prepared.
Digital signage system
Digital signage is A communication tool allowing multimedia content to be broadcast to an audience, often via broadcast screens. A digital signage system generally consists of Players, connected to the screens and who controls the broadcast, of waiters, that host the content to be broadcast as well as the configuration, of management software, and finally network equipment that ensure communication between its elements.
System architecture
Choosing a digital signage system can be complex, especially for the uninitiated, who could find themselves drowned in the quantity of different solutions offered. However, the majority of installations can be grouped into three main architectural models:
- Hosted (on-premise) : all the equipment and in particular the server is located in the company, no communication to the outside.
- Hybrid : all the equipment and in particular the server is located in the company, but communications with the outside are possible.
- SaaS : the server is not hosted in the company and the communications between the players on the server are carried by the internet.
While each of these models makes it possible to communicate on screens, and therefore to broadcast messages, these systems differ on many themes. These points, explained in more detail in the previous articles, are summarized in the following table.
In general, a hosted architecture is intended for large groups and large structures, having the internal resources to manage the hosting and maintenance of servers themselves. One SaaS architecture, on the other hand, will be essential in more modest structures, in structures spread over several remote sites, or in structures wishing to delegate the management of their screen fleet to devote themselves to their activity. However, of course, no model can be suitable for all situations. It is important to study your needs, his objectives And to balance all these themes in order to choose the model, the solution and the service provider that will best meet expectations.
Cenareo offers a powerful communication solution on screens, extremely easy to use.
His solution SaaS Suggest a player Plug & Play which does not require any configuration: Once plugged in, it starts broadcasting. Content management takes place online via a web platform based on the codes used on the majority of websites and known to all: training is therefore rarely necessary.
In a few seconds, it is possible to send any content from your computer (images, videos, documents), create them using a creation tool specially dedicated for dynamic signage or integrate third party services such as weather, public transport timetables, sports news, diaries... Of powerful reporting and administration tools allow a collaborative management, precise and easy to handle, as well as comprehensive, real-time broadcast reports.
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