Title: Digital Signage for Colleges and Universities
1Digital Signagefor Colleges and Universities
- Presented by Ryan Cahoy - rjc_at_riseholdings.com
2Introduction
- The presentation will be approximately 45
minutes. - We will cover questions at the end of the
presentation. - Give me your card or email me at
rjc_at_riseholdings.com and I will send you a copy
of this presentation after the event.
Mississippi College
3About Rise Holdings
- Going on 17 years experience with LED and LCD
display technology - digital signage. - Experience with nearly 200 colleges and
universities across North America. - Hundreds of installations in banks, brokerage
firms, fortune 500 companies, hospitals, and
other venues nationwide.
www.risevision.com
www.risedisplay.com
4Digital Signage - What is it?
- Digital signage is more than a flat screen
display running full screen TV or Powerpoint. - Digital signage is about centrally controlling
your network of displays enabling you to get your
message to your audience
Creighton University
5Digital Signage Why Use it?
- Technology is needed to connect with this
generation. - Green - save paper.
- ROI
- How many times do they have to see you to
remember you - 1967 3 impressions to remember
- 2003 117 impressions to remember
East Carolina University
6Todays Conversation
Technology Overview
Campus Applications
7Components of Digital Signage
- A complete solution consists of
- Content
- Software Control
- Display Hardware
- Mounts / Enclosures
- Media Player
- Cables / Connectivity
- Deployment / Service
The Julliard School
8Content
9Software Control
- Involve multiple users
- Schedule content
- Target content to displays
- Integrate live data
- Mix multiple content types
- Monitor an entire network
- Track Proof of Play metrics
- Trigger Emergency Alerts
10Display Hardware
- LCD verses Plasma
- Sizes from 32 to 108
- Commercial Grade verses Consumer
- 1080P verses 720P
- Landscape verses Portrait
Washburn University
11Mounts / Enclosures
- Wall mount
- Ceiling mount
- Articulating mount
- Free standing cart
- Custom enclosure
12Media Player
- Commercial grade
- Small form factor
- Built in TV tuner
- Wireless Internet
- High quality video card
- Multiple video outputs
- RS-232 serial port
13Cables / Connectivity
- VGA / DVI / HDMI
- Video over IP
- Wireless
- VGA over CAT5
- Serial
- Audio
14Deployment / Service
- Project Management
- On-site logistics
- Installation
- Ongoing support
15Todays Conversation
Technology Overview
Campus Applications
16Campus Communications
- Displays strategically placed throughout campus
to provide visual communication. - What does it accomplish
- Send emergency alerts Recognize sponsors and
donors - Promote clubs, events, and activities
- Highlight faculty and student achievements
- Post schedules
Fordham University
17Menu Boards
- Displays used in student unions, cafeterias, and
coffee shops to post menus and specials. - What does it accomplish
- Eliminates paper menus and posters
- Provides flexibility for changing prices
- Prescheduled specials
- Provide entertainment while waiting
Wayzata School District
18Way Finding
- Interactive displays in high traffic areas to
help students and visitors navigate campus. - What does it accomplish
- Easily updated as class schedules change
- Can adapt with new buildings and expansion
- Eliminates frustration for visitors
- High Tech atmosphere for recruiting
19Donor Recognition
- Interactive donor walls can attract and inspire
new donors. - What does it accomplish
- Recognize all donors in one place
- Provides and experience while recognizing
- Easily updated with new quotes or photos
- Feature donor - explain why they gave
- Show where the money went
Indiana University
20Finance Labs
- Specialized class room in the college of business
for financial market analysis. - What does it accomplish
- Improves student recruiting
- Real world experience for students
- Advanced job placement
- Provides an identity for the business school
University of Arkansas
21Software by Jupiter Bay Integration by Marco
5 touch screen displays in high traffic areas
across campus to provide event information and
way finding.
22Software by Rise Vision Integration by Rise
Display
13 large format displays in 10 different
buildings across campus used to increase
awareness for available resources and student
activities
23Software by Omnivex Integration by APEX AVSI
SAITVIEW appears on 27 large format displays in
6 buildings to enhance SAITs image as a
high-tech, dynamic learning environment
24Software by Rise Vision Integration by Rise
Display
12 displays throughout the college of business
including 4 displays in the high tech finance lab
configured as a trading wall
25Software by Visix Integration by Whitlock
Group
Unified software system that sends messages to 50
displays in 15 buildings as well as cell phones
and screen savers.
26Software by Rise Vision Integration by Rise
Display
9 displays installed through out the college of
business to create a real-world financial
atmosphere.
27Software by Visix Integration by AATronics
ILCtv helps students get the word out about
campus groups, events, awards, or anything Boise
State related.
28Software by Rise Vision Integration by NEC
Display Solutions
Students rely on 17 NED LCD displays for campus
related events, classroom schedules and
wayfinding along with live weather, sports
scores, financial quotes headline news
29Software by Omnivex Integration by ?
28 displays in 13 different locations across 2
campuses used to enhance student communications
for upcoming events and activities.
30Software by Rise Vision Integration by Rise
Display
7 displays in 3 buildings used to enhance new
student and visitor experience as they move
through campus.
31How do I fund this?
- Learn about the Safer Campus Initiative through
Homeland Security. - Sell naming rights to donors and alumni.
- Look at leasing to spread costs out over time and
into an operating budget.
University of Missouri - Kansas City
32Learn more
- The Minicom Digital Signage Experts tour runs
Wed, Thurs, Fri at 10am, noon, 2pm from the
Peerless booth 5441 - Rise Vision (www.risevision.com) Synnex Booth
2379 - Rise Display (www.risedisplay.com)
- Visix (www.visix.com) 4918
- Omnivex (www.omnivex.com) 2643
- Jupiter Bay (www.jupiterbay.com)
- Advid (www.advidnetwork.com)
33Questions?
Presented by Ryan Cahoy - rjc_at_riseholdings.com