Digi-Know?™

Digital signage can be as simple as one region with a single piece of full screen content, or hundreds of regions that all work in correlation with one another to create dynamic interactive kiosks. Both sides of the spectrum, as different as they may be, it’s important to know your properties. This is especially critical [...]

Just like a website, many Digital Sign systems seem to suffer from neglect.  I’ve never been a fan of changing things for no good reason, but adding fresh content and updated information is never bad. So many companies and organizations spend a lot of time a treasure standing up a premium website and then they [...]

Starting off the Digital Signage content creation process can be difficult.  In larger companies, content can come from every corner – marketing, public relations, human resources, and many other departments.  Within a short period of time, there may be as many as 15 contributors, but no procedure in place to follow.  No one ever intends [...]

You’ve probably seen them – the black and white barcode-looking squares showing up everywhere – on magazines, packaging, and even on Digital Signage.  These two-dimensional QR codes are catching on like wildfire, useful for both businesses and consumers – but what exactly are QR Codes and how do you use them with Digital Signage? What [...]

Earlier we mentioned reducing your carbon footprint…but you might be asking “What is a carbon footprint?” A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment, and in particular climate change.  It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning fossil fuels for electricity, [...]

This is not the first time we discussed cleaning out your Digital Signage Content Library, but let’s consider it from another angle.  It’s unavoidable, information will become outdated and stale over time.  But rather than feeling guilty over the bags of garbage, pat yourself on the back and enjoy a clear conscious as you click [...]

As Earth Day 2011 approaches, every day this week ConnectedSign will be sharing facts and tips for Going Green with Digital Signage. Find out more about the cost-savings and efficiency of integrating Digital Signage into your business. Our topics include… More Message, Less Waste Trash Old Content – No Landfill Needed Living in a Material [...]

It’s that time of year! Digital Signage spring cleaning! If you are using your digital signage effectively or ineffectively, it is time to get down to business and do some tidying. Information comes and goes, but a lot of the time it will stay in a library inside your software. Perfect for those recurring events [...]

  March 31, 2011 marks the first annual World Backup Day, a helpful reminder to the data-filled world to backup their files.  The idea arose recently on Reddit where user “AdamJeff” commented, “I just think it would be for the good of everyone to have a reminder to save all your cherished pictures, videos and [...]

Last week, tampered electronic signs warning motorists to “Be alert for Tanks”, “Watch for Hunters”, and to beware of “Zombies Ahead” were spotted on Highway 160 near the York-Lancaster county lines.  The signs are typically used to alert drivers of traffic changes, construction projects, and other cautionary advice but somehow (still unknown) the signs were [...]