How networked digital signage solutions synchronize.

This is a question commonly asked - "how does a digital signage network synchronize?"


The simple answer is that the network that the signage software is run on is controlled by an "NTP Server", these are a sophisticated atomic clock accurate to 1 second in 1 million years! Using these network time servers along with digital signage enables global companies to control their global signage network from one central location and reduce the running costs of any advertising campaign as well as implementation costs.

LCD Enclosures Global have partnered with one of the UK's up and coming specialists in Network Time Protocol Servers, so that our clients can benefit from both industry experiences, from their range of LCD enclosure to a totally synchronised signage network. Their partner is NTP Servers UK.

Where is digital signage being used? LCD Enclosures Global Explains

When he see the massive digital displays that are interacting with shoppers and increasing brand awareness, we need to take a minute and ask were will it end?

Digital signage is used at the doctors, educating patients whilst they wait for their appointment on the current bugs to avoid. DOOH is even used in dentists, and with the 2010 World Cup only around the corner, many people will be desperately planning how to install a TV outdoors, so they can watch the matches and not miss a single game or any of the action.

One thing is for sure though and that is were any expensive electronic devices are, so are potential vandals and theives, this is why anti-vandal TV enclosures are being used in un-manned areas. These offer both IP65 and NEMA 4X protection from the weather.

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Anti Ligature LCD enclosures

Thought we'd just update you on a new lens that we created for anti ligature TV enclosures.

Now this is part of our range of outdoor signage solutions, as well as our protective outdoor tv enclosures, these protect to NEMA 4X and IP65, so they can even be washed down with high pressure jetted water.

Being Europe's largest LCD enclosure manufacturer, puts us in a prime position when digital signage integrators what to partner up wiith us in order to use our products to protect their solutions in harsh areas.

You can also read our latest article on LCD enclosures.

LCD enclosures & outdoor digital signage

Outdoor digital signage is becoming one of the fastest growing market sectors not to be suffering in this economic slow down, with more and more businesses fighting for every contract and order, they are now using technology to win the fight for more business.

There are solutions out from small digital posters through to a complete digital signage networks, covering entire countries and even locations throughout the world! Now with digital signage outdoors, you have to put the displays and players into an LCD enclosure, that protects them from the weather, as well as vandals.

Now the integrity of an all-weather LCD enclosure is paramount, to ensure your outdoor digital sign is protected in the most demanding of situations. One such company is LCD Enclosures Global who manufacture a range of vandal proof LCD enclosures, ideal for un-manned areas or areas that are high risk of theft and vandalism. They also manufacture a waterproof LCD
enclosure that conforms to the European IP65 standards for electronic devices.

There is one question you have to ask yourself, and that is could you put a digital signage solution outdoors, without protection? Discover Why LCD enclosures are needed for outdoor signage.

Discover Why LCD Enclosures Are Needed For Outdoor Digital Signage

As more companies use outdoor digital signage, the demand for protective LCD enclosures is increasing dramatically. No matter where you look, you will see digital signage.

Restaurants use electronic signs to make the waiting to be seated time seem shorter, by playing ads for their menu and food they serve, especially the specials. Hair salons use digital signage to sell additional hair care products to existing customers, squeezing every single cent out of them.

So these digital signage solutions work, in that they increase turnover and so the profit increases.

Now imagine if you were investing in digital signage and you had paid for the LCD television, the media player, the Internet connection (either hard wired or wireless) and created the content only to find that after a few days after the signage solution is installed, you have to go back to site to find the sign damaged. You then have to spend more money on the investment which makes the return on investment take longer.

Another scenario is if you locate the electronic billboard in an area that is prone to rain, snow or even direct sunlight, these will have negative effects on the signage hardware. We all know what would happen if water in any form came into contact with the TV, like any electronics it would fail.

Now, there is an answer to these issues, it is a specially manufactured protective LCD TV enclosure, this protects from vandalism, as the LCD and media player are positioned behind a bullet proof window, protecting against vandalism.

They are also ideal for protecting the electronic signs in extreme temperatures, the units can be fitted with different cooling and heating devices to cover a wide range of operating temperatures from -20 degrees to 150 degrees in direct sunlight. These enclosures protect to IP66 and NEMA specifications.

So now there are no limitations to where a sign can be located.

Digital Signage is one of the fastest growing markets, even in a recession. Discover what LCD enclosures and digital signage can do to increase your businesses profit.

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Digital Signage Solutions for all budgets.

When people "dip their toe in the water", for digital signage there are many products that are available to them, from solutions that cost as little as $400 to complete outdoor digital signage solutions that cost $2500 - there is a solution for everyone!

1. The digital poster, this is an LCD display that is around 19" wide x 23" high and runs off of a memory card, all you need to do is create your media content and drag n drop onto the memory card. Lock the memory card in position (for security reasons) then hang the poster on the wall. Advantages are they are very affordable and easily reused. Limitations you can not "daisy chain" them to provide a digital signage network.
2. Interactive Kiosks - these interact with visitors, so that you can actually test demographics, you could install a web cam that records when anyone approaches the kiosk, then logs every product or service they visit on the kiosk. Advantages - very user friendly. Limitations - Cost! Can cost up to $2,500, used indoors.
3. Outdoor digital signage - this is an LCD TV, media player and a digital signage enclosure. The enclosures houses the signage hardware and provides protective to NEMA 4X and IP65 standards. Advantages - can be daisy changed and left in un-manned areas, ideal for a digital signage network. Limitations -costs for 1 complete system around $1,900.
   

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Now all you have to decide is how much you want to invest, then sit back and watch your invest increase your sales!