Hi Rob & list,

 

I'd second Andrew's recommendation re Peter Topping at DVS, he's very knowledgeable.

 

We are in the process of implementing a Onelan system here at IWM, the system is incredibly flexible but needs a serious amount of thought as to who creates and manages content. I previously delivered the signage system at the Science Museum a good 7 years ago, we made sure it utilised as many shared systems as possible to avoid the content entry duplication issue you mentioned. The system automatically switched to a corporate channel in the evening so the events teams could use it without messing up daytime content. To my knowledge it’s still working!

 

If you did decide to stick with the Onelan system then I'd initially speak to Chris Wood at Onelan, I have always found the level of support from them outstanding.

 

Happy to chat with you about my experiences if it would help, I'm currently working out how best to deliver the system across 5 museum branches, it's all good fun.

 

Regards,

 

Jo

 

 

Joanne Saull

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Hi all,

 

I’m beginning the process of looking into replacing our existing digital signage system at National Museum of Scotland… and wondered if the list could help with recommendations.

 

Our current set-up – based on ONELAN – controls content on screens throughout the museum, allowing us to schedule, publish and localise content across multiple displays. The templates are a little clunky however and we’re also looking into a couple of large multi-screen displays at key points. Content includes daily events / exhibition information, call-outs for social media, membership and key campaigns/offers as well as signage for various exhibition entry points.

 

I wondered if people on the list could let me know what their institution is using as a centralised system – and/or if they would recommend a supplier / set-up?

 

Our aims are to increase the quality of the displays, retain control over what display where and also to minimise the duplication of content e.g. not having to enter detailed event info twice and allowing multiple content “owners” to easily edit their own content (from venue hire staff to the visitor experience team).

 

Many thanks!

 

Rob Cawston
Head of Digital Media

@cawston 

 

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