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A.I.M. Turnkey Digital Signage Communication Contractor Requirements...

Here is a list what we consider to be 'must haves'
from a Digital Signage Contractor:

We've highlighted some of the most challenging ones
that Audio Video companies face.....

Project Management:
-A dedicated staff member who works on your project till completion.
You can expect our project managers to:
A. Keep you informed via email and phone contact of updates to your project at key points of the project such as ordering, receipt of goods, completion of in house testing, date of booking date for installation, working with installers to ensure the most professional install possible.
B. Be true to their word. Commitments have to be kept all the time.
C. Provide quotes within time frames outlined.
D. Before and After photos of the project.

Technology:
- Plasma screens must turn off and on automatically, not just no longer showing the images on screen but be turned completely off and on by the online updating permissions based software. LCD screens do this automatically.
- Digital signage software must be able to change inputs of media players and schedule new content from different sources
-Automated text and email alerts sent from screens to warn of problems ahead of time such as hard drive being full or internet connection down.
-Locking buttons on screens to prevent viewers from changing the channels etc.
-Commercial screens with minimum 60,000 hour life and 2 year warranty.
- Ability for viewers to send a text message and change the content on screen.
-Permissions based online updating system that allows the following:
A. Ability for users to upload their content from any internet connection in the world and must be browser and internet access device agnostic (PC, MAC & cell phones).
B. Local weather forecast, News, scrolling text, RSS feeds, flash and any online content capabilities.
C. Scheduling of date and time sensitive events months in advance.
D. On screen error reporting technology to show codes of any problems that can be reported to tech support.
E. Change inputs remotely by scheduling and input change events to take place months in advance.
F. Ability to display horizontally or vertically in multiple zones.
G. Allow us to setup users with various degrees of access to update media on 1 or more zones across 1 or more sites.
H. Must have a built in approval system for when users upload new content an email is automatically generated and sent to the person with approval permissions.
G. Must be able to display up to 8 screens all with varying content from the same media player and only requiring one licence.
H. Power Point required and software has to be able to play Power Points in a zone - NOT FULL SCREEN ONLY.

Installation:
-Install crew that shows up for one but also works as neatly and as cleanly as possible.
-All cables are hid, floors vacuumed and any other messes cleaned up.
-Able to work after hours to satisfy space, time and noise requirements.
-Conscience clear delivery of communication system to client once done ensures everything is completed even if it takes more time and making more than 1 trip on site.
-Provides knowledgeable technicians to work along side your IT staff to overcome technical concern and any internet related hookup challenges.

Security:
We can't list everything here in detail due to the sensitive nature of how our technology works but you can rest assured knowing that there are thousands of media players running our software since 2003 without a successful hacking.
-Updates are done via secure connection from players to media server behind firewalls.
-Secure infrastructure ensures delivery of certified content.
-Tamper proof cover capabilities limits direct access and damage to screens.
-Locking brackets for theft prevention.

Training:
-We love our onsite training sessions but can also train remotely over the internet using telephone conferencing, remote control and / or internet conferencing sessions as well.
-Ability to provide on or offsite training.
-Ongoing training without large training costs needs to be provided for new staff.

Ongoing Support:
-Able to help users remotely and change media files on the screens without using remote control on department pc's or the players themselves.
-Require 30 second response to error messages or other problems.
-Providing 24-7 telephone support with remote control capabilities to help with errors with online software or media servers.

Ongoing Maintenance:
-As often as required maintenance on the A.I.M. media server and TV screens themselves. Every location is different and might require more frequent servicing.

Graphics:
-Custom design and proof till approval, templates with restricted text amounts per page that users can make a quick change to the screen
-Provide ongoing graphic help and assistance

Please note: T his list although long is not exhaustive. If your considering a digital signage project from ETA or others please give some of our customers a call first to verify the information above.

Sample Photos:

Horizontal Multi-Zone TV