Hardware, software and expert advice for digital signage and kiosks
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Hardware, software and expert advice for digital signage and kiosks |
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FireCast ClientCenterWe've organized the features in question-and-answer form. If this is more information than you need, check out the tour and screenshots.What is it?- ClientCenter is a website that lets you control digital signs and interactive kiosks- It handles the entire scheduling and content distribution process for you - All you need are your digital signs or kiosks, a web browser and your content - No upfront capital expenditure or extra work for your IT staff What kind of content management and scheduling features does it have?- Show content full-screen or in multiple zones, and switch back and forth on-the-fly- Create playlists using a drag-and-drop editor - Control the start/end date, start/end time, and days of the week for every file - Display any combination of recorded video, Flash, still images, and web pages - Control live TV, cable and video feeds, including changing the channel - Create dynamic tickers/crawls using RSS or text feeds - Use SmartPages to combine content and information on-the-fly, like showing pictures of your weekly specials and changing the prices automatically for each geographic region. - Create virtual keyboards to appear on kiosks - Schedules are adjusted automatically for worldwide timezones How do you get the content to the website, and then out to your digital signs and kiosks?- Upload your files with the batch uploader- Organize your files with drag-and-drop tools, including folders and search features - Files are sent to your kiosks and digital signs automatically - Guaranteed delivery system automatically resumes partial downloads, even on slower connections - Limit file downloads and network usage to certain times of day What about weather and news content?- Optional content from AccuWeather and other content providers can be licensed on-the-flyHow do you locate which units to work with?- The unit selector let you search and locate units instantly- Search functions allow for complex filtering, e.g. "show all the plasma screens in New York that are located in the apparel or footwear departments" Can you make groups or tag your units?- Place units into groups- Each unit can belong to multiple groups - Tags allow you to enter more information about your units and find them quickly - Apply changes to individual units or groups, or copy content and settings to the entire network at once What kind of reports can you view?- Create reports on ad/content playback, log data, and more- Provide proof-of-playback affidavits for advertisers - Display data tables, graphs, or a combination of both - View reports online or download for later use (XML, PDF, Excel, etc.) - Add custom text and logo graphics - Save commonly used reports Can you monitor your units and send remote control commands?- Monitor device status in near real-time- Automatically send emails when problems occur - Remotely restart applications or reboot devices - Control display hardware and schedule automated tasks (e.g. turn screens on and off at different times depending on the day of the week) - Change audio volume according to a schedule - Intelligent error reporting masks errors when units are scheduled to be offline Which settings can be changed?- Change content, user interfaces, etc.- Adjust audio volume, video settings, and other options - Change settings specific to custom applications What about letting your clients and advertisers use it?- Create and manage user accounts- Specify which parts of your account each user can access - Create sub-accounts and choose the units that each user can see and modify - Use rules to automatically manage different access levels - Update multiple users at once by assigning shared roles How do your kiosks and digital signs communicate with the system?- Communication with devices takes place via standard HTTP over port 80 using 448-bit authentication keys- Compatible with virtually any enterprise network, including remote dial-up sites - Works with static or dynamic IP addresses - No need for externally addressable (public) IP addresses - No need to leave inbound ports open - Supports virtually all firewalls and proxies Can you upgrade your digital signs and kiosks in the field?- FireCast OS software upgrades can be distributed remotely, without physically accessing the devices- Upload custom applications, databases, and other files to a secure storage area - Apply software modules to individual devices, or change the entire network at once How do we protect your data?- Bank-grade 128-bit SSL encryption- Redundant server clusters in multiple geographic locations - Automatic daily backups of your account Is there an API for 3rd party integration?- Our API lets you send logs to your billing system, create playlists from your traffic program, and moreHow's it priced?- Our managed services model provides straightforward and affordable pricing for networks of all sizes. It includes the ClientCenter software, secure content storage, access to FireCast Status Monitor, complimentary technical support, and upgrades to FireCast OS.- For large, customized deployments you may be eligible to license the server software Want more details? Continue to the
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Leave the dirty work to us
ClientCenter lets you control all your kiosks and digital signs from a web browser. We manage the
infrastructure that makes it work, so you can spend your time making great content for your customers.
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