Hi Dave
Out of interest, what’s the technology behind your system?
cheers
Mike
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On Wednesday, 8 January 2014 at 19:27, Dave Slater wrote:
> Hi Ivan,
>
> I think we might have what you're looking for.
>
> To address exactly the issues you mention, InfoAktiv was developed as a
> standardised platform to address 80% of requirements for in-gallery
> interactives.
>
> It's a fully-supported proven software package, rather than a one-off; so
> users have been able to upgrade what they have over the years to take
> advantage of new technology, rather than having something that stagnates.
> This upgrade path makes it more valuable over time, not less.
> It is remarkably easy for curators, volunteers and non-technical people to
> set up, making it very cost-effective, flexible and easy to keep fresh.
> It takes a very open and pragmatic approach, using standard hardware, tools
> and file types wherever possible. Customers don't have to learn a lot of new
> skills or reinvent any wheels.
> Frequently the software can be installed on existing hardware and run
> existing content.
>
> We would love to work with your team and collaborate, that is central to
> what we do.
> There is already an active collaborative user community of museums and
> individuals making their work available on the 'InfoAktiv AppStore'.
> - For example, users building a First World War display can find over 700
> screens of ready-made content on the AppStore that they can use as building
> blocks for their own interactives.
> Many museums provide their work free, while others raise some money by
> charging for what they produce.
>
> Like you, we're convinced that a standardised enterprise approach is the
> right one.
> As with any other type of software, it's madness to commission something
> bespoke if an off-the-shelf package does what you need.
> Until now that just hasn't been a viable approach for most gallery
> interactives.
>
> I'll be delighted to let you take a look at the software or borrow a system
> to try out.
> If you want to try it on the public you should be able to create a display
> in a few hours.
>
> With best regards,
> Dave.
>
>
> David Slater,
> Managing Director.
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> -> InfoAktiv software is the amazingly easy way to create touch screen
> information points.
> -> No programming, no need for special content, no need for outside
> specialists.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ivan
> Teage
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 10:16 AM
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> Subject: [MCG] In-gallery technology evaluation
>
> Hello all,
> The NHM are currently looking at the future of our on-site digital
> technology and we'd really appreciate any insights or thoughts the MCG may
> have.
> Please see summary below:
> Thanks in advance!
> Ivan
>
> In-gallery technology evaluation
> The NHM is looking to collaborate with other museums and/or specialist
> consultants to review the current and expected future trends in the field of
> in-gallery interactive technologies. We need to understand what
> technologies other institutions are using and developing globally to meet
> similar needs. The aim is to use the findings from these efforts to inform
> the roadmap for in-gallery technology investment whilst supporting
> opportunities to seek partnerships with technology providers. We would like
> to know if you are interested in collaborating on these efforts and/ or have
> any suggestions of consultants who may be well placed to work with us on
> this.
>
> Where we are
> To date the NHM has adopted a gallery-by-gallery, project-by-project
> approach to choosing technology solutions. The outcome of this approach
> often produces a highly customised solution using the most appropriate
> technology available at the time. In-gallery technology is often only
> updated when a physical gallery is refreshed, the challenge being that the
> lifespan of the technology is usually far shorter than that of the exhibit
> and needs to be refreshed periodically. Even using the same content on new
> technology provides its own challenge. This approach has led to a legacy of
> disparate systems using many different technologies, creating complexities
> in both the support and future development and integration of in-gallery
> systems.
>
> Where we want to be
> The NHM would like to standardise the hardware and software platform we use
> for circa 80% of our in-gallery technology; essentially using an enterprise
> approach to rolling out and maintaining the majority of our systems.
> Ideally we would have a partnership with a technology provider to ensure we
> have a secured level of support for our chosen technologies in the longer
> term.
>
>
> Ivan Teage | Digital Development Manager, ICT Natural History Museum,
> Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
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