Digital Signage Simplicity

In my last blog, I mentioned my reservation in buying a Digital Signage Display compared to just running a power point. In doing the price comparison research, it became obvious that purchasing the Digital Signage Software would be the best and most profitable solution.

As a building principal, I use the computer to track data, create power points, write newsletters, and update the school web page, but I have no idea how to write software, nor do I consider myself a "Geek Squad" wannabe. Do I need to involve or hire a technology guru to make updates or to run my Digital Signage displays?

The answer was simple, "NO!"

Thanks to evolving delivery technology, the Digital Signage system was just as easy to maneuver as anything else that I was already doing. The Simple-to-use web interface gave me the control of the schedule of my screen. I was able to readily create slides and insert pictures. The Digital Signage software make it simple to add, remove and edit content, and stream real-time broadcasting for immediate content delivery. It was like the creators of the digital signage software were in my head designing the programs for its simplicity for people like me.

One Question About Digital Signage Software Before I Make The Purchase

I am so intrigued and excited by the potential this digital player called Digital Signage has in my field of education. However I am a very conservative person by nature so my first question before purchasing the Digital Signage Software was, "Why not just run an internal Power Point or DVD, it's appears to be a lot cheaper than buying the Digital Signage Software required?"

My question about Digital Signage Software was answered and then some:

1) It may appear cheaper on the surface, but by the time you pay someone to time all
those slides in and out and then pay for a computer that is going to be used strictly

for the slides, you will be losing money.

2) In most cases the Power Point and monitor need to be shut down in order to make a
change. Not so with the Digital Signage software.

3) Power Points look like, well..Power Points. Images are often s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d or
distorted and people generally tune out much faster seeing the, "Same Slide."

4) You don't get Accuweather Information slides to keep the content engaging.
(By the way,I have learned that content is the most important feature in Digital
Signage)

5) With Power Point, you don't have the moving backgrounds that get the attention of
your featured audience, as the Digital Signage Software is designed to keep the
attention of your audience.

One Question down...a few more to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!