There is a tendency for airports to use long-standing acronyms of FIDS, GIDS, BIDS, etc. when discussing passenger-facing screens. These screens represent the “last mile” of a key data system within the airport. Historically, airports have focused their purchasing decisions on the related key data systems – not the screen software. The display software was tailor made for singular purpose and propriety in nature with little functionality outside of that primary scope. As airports purchased more data systems, additional screen software came along for the ride.

Designing for digital signage is similar to designing for other mediums in many ways. For example, audience, content, and layout are all important considerations, along with digital signage-specific requirements such as data feeds, location, accessibility, and more.

You have decided your organization needs digital signage. Now what? Where do you start? Digital signage projects come with a unique set of challenges, including client stakeholder alignment, project management hurdles, content strategy, technology infrastructure, and resource availability.



There is a lot to think about, so let's dive into each area in detail:

There has been a lot of discussion in the media over the last year regarding the “Great Resignation.” This term was coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University.

There is no denying it; social media is popular! Research from Hootsuite estimates that 4.2 billion people worldwide use it.

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You’ve decided your organization needs digital signage. Now what? Where do you start? Taking a vision and turning it into reality can be a daunting task. So, we’ve assembled a list of the 10 Essential Considerations When Implementing Digital Signage.

That's right; it's that time of year again - the most wonderful time of the year - the holidays! And since it's the holidays, we thought it would be a perfect time to go over our Digital Signage Holiday Wish List. It's a wish list of must-have features to make managing digital signage and communications easier every day (we like gifts that keep on giving). So, what would make managing a digital signage system easier? Grab a cup of eggnog, and read on!  

Recently Omnivex and Everbridge hosted a joint webinar entitled "Make emergency notifications a critical part of your digital signage network". The webinar highlighted how to share urgent information and notifications across your organization using digital signage. Topics covered included:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies moved their business virtual. Millions of square feet of office space sat empty while employees worked from home offices, kitchen tables - anywhere they could find a quiet space. Over the last number of months, offices have started to reopen. In many cases, companies are reimagining how they will operate going forward. Digital signage provides several unique ways to communicate information and create an office environment that reflects post-pandemic needs.