What used to be utilized only in the most sophisticated buildings and businesses is now being implemented everywhere. We are seeing digital signage in restaurants, hospitals and outpatient buildings, on college campuses, in hotel lobbies, in training rooms and throughout businesses. The list goes on. The question that comes to many of us as we see the changes around us to this form of media and communication is, why is this replacing our printed signs and posters?  The answer is quite simple, there are so many benefits to using digital signage.

Purchasing a one-time printed announcement may seem the more cost effective method, but in the long run, it is the slow, dated version of what’s now available. In addition to the inconvenience of having to manually change the print media form of public communication, we have to continuously invest over and over as information changes.

Here are a few of the benefits of digital signage:

1. Dynamic content. Digital signage offers dynamic content in replacement of printed media. Content that can include a variety of messages in one viewing, making the information displayed come to life. We’ve all seen the magic of good presentation, now imagine that in a simple “sign” displayed for all to see.

2. Simple content control. Changing out your message is no longer a process. Simply go into your digital signage system and change the message. This is a simple and very dynamic way to reach a target audience, such as different locations within a corporation. For example, you would want something of a welcome message or logo displayed in a lobby, then perhaps information on an upcoming project displayed in the conference room, and information displayed about an upcoming all-hands meeting displayed throughout. This also can be done on college campus, hospitals and small businesses.

You don’t need a big budget to afford this technology. With the variety of options available, it is pretty simple to come up with a setup that suites you and your organization’s particular needs.

 

3. Audience engagement. Multimedia-based communication simply creates a more engaging experience. It’s no longer about one poster or announcement, it’s about multiple messages, consistent content and a richer viewing experience. The content is not valuable unless it grabs the audience’s attention. Digital signage will do that and more.

4. Sustainability. Thankfully, our culture is ever searching for better ways of doing things, less wasteful ways of doing things. Illuminating paper waste from signs and announcements is another viable way that businesses and organizations can decrease waste.

5. Delivering important information in real-time. This is an extraordinary benefit and one that can sometimes be overlooked. But let’s say something has happened and it is critical to get a message out to everyone. This is as easy logging in and changing the message. The information is displayed instantaneously.

These are just of few of the benefits. With affordable options available, we have no doubt that we can help you with your own digital signage setup.

 

Dracast has released the latest in LED fresnels! The Fresnel500 is one of the new, expanded line of the Dracast fresnels. This model has the same focused, high output light as some of the more expensive options but with a more compact design. It has the same build and interface and includes mounting yoke, barn doors, and simple onboard controls. This fresnel has the technological advantages of LED with the expanded options and performance of the new Dracast fresnel lineup.

Each Dracast fresnel includes a newly designed LED array system that features 95 CRI with absolutely incredible color temperature accuracy, and exceptionally high light output.  All this adds up to a light fixture that delivers tremendous light output while using just 50 watts during operation.  Dracast also added a completely silent, passive, heat-sink cooling system making the fresnel series an extremely versatile fixture, perfectly suited for any field application or major studio.

All the new fresnels have some amazing options including the DMX control or ability to connect and control via Wi-Fi with the upcoming Dracast app. The new app with be available for both iPhone and Android. This new feature streamlines connecting a whole studio for production. No wires! You will be able to control dimming and color temperature from your phone.

Check out this video from Cheesycam featuring Ivant Escobar from Dracast, giving a first look at the new line of fresnel lights at the Cine Gear Expo in L.A.

 

Meet the new surveillance security server by Quantum starting at 50 cameras. Connected to Quantum QXS storage, the Xcellis Application Director can be used as a standalone solution or to run VMS and Analytics applications reducing data movement across the network. Expansion capabilities including tiered storage options – disk, tape, public and private cloud solutions make Xcellis Application Director the foundation for a modern surveillance workflow.

High Security Storage Demands

This meets some pretty awesome storage demands. More and more police departments, as an example, will require bodycams or will increase the use of bodycams. A product line that can be used in any type of security camera environment, this is a very effective way of storing and managing all video data. Always provides reliable and secure access, this product allows you to search up to hundreds of petabytes of data without any disruption or downtime. Also, the most cost effective solution, Quantum products can adapt to ever increasing video data at a much lower total cost.

For questions or a quote, call 801-999-8552 or email us at info(at)philmgear.com

To read more about this amazing new product, visit:

http://www.quantum.com/solutions/video-surveillance/index.aspx#referencearchitectures

You have a presentation at two o’clock, a presentation you’ve been preparing for the past week. Everyone who needs to participate will be there and those who are traveling plan to participate via video conferencing. It’s a quarter till and you wander into the conference room to set up… Only nothing is working. You wonder, “Is this plugged in right? Isn’t this screen supposed to show my presentation? Am I following the training on how to use the video conferencing system right?” Maybe not, because nothing is working. Finally, exasperated, you give up and call IT. And hope that they can get everything up in the five minutes you have left before the presentation is due to start.

Does this situation sound familiar? Unfortunately, it’s a situation that many are all too familiar with. It happens all the time. The equipment which is supposed to assist in communication and collaboration is not working or the equipment is too complication to remember how to operate properly. And we are left, scrambling with precious little time to spare, hoping we can get our message out to our colleagues and collaborators with as little pain as possible.

But what if everything just WORKED? Right then – how it’s supposed to – with the touch of button. What if, you could also collaborate instantly, sharing your presentation with the group and any other information. No wires, no IT, no worries.

wePresent Wireless Presentation and Collaboration

Simplify your conference or boardroom AV using a wireless professional presentation system by wePresent that allows you to give a  wireless interactive presentation from your Windows or Mac. This system allows up to 64 users to collaborate from any computer, smartphone or tablet. Instantly share your presentation with the group. No more searching for cables, tripping on wires or calling your IT department. It’s a user-friendly wireless presentation collaboration solution.

Wireless Screen Sharing

wePresent is a cross platform solution that uses Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Chromebook. The unit connects to any video display using VGA or HDMI connection, allowing to share the screen wirelessly from any device. Presentations are mirrored up to 30 frames per second in full 1080p HD resolution projection. The platform, when connected to your network, allows presentations from network computers and supports a pass-through internet connection.

There is also a built-in wireless access point. This provides additional WiFi for guest and meeting participants. Because this platform allows presentations through any existing network, it’s extremely fast and reliable.

Starting An Interactive Presentation Is Simple

Once the wePresent WiPG is connected to your local area network, your users simply connect to the network as usual. If the wePresent wireless access point is enabled, then your guests can simply connect to wePresent’s WiFi signal. Then just simply launch the wePresent software and start your wireless presentation.

Other ways to simplify or upgrade your conference or boardroom

• Simple video conferencing solutions – from equipment to hosted video conferencing
• Video displays and interactive touchscreen technology
• Touchscreen control systems
• Room scheduling
• Projectors
• Digital signage
• Shared storage and archival
• Live event streaming

Free Consultation

Our team would love to help you find the right solution for full conference or boardroom build-out or remodel. Or a simple upgrade to your existing equipment. Schedule a free onsite consultation to find solutions for your unique space.

Call 801-999-8552 or email info(at)philmgear.com