Hi Mike,
Under the covers it's a standard Windows PC.
Kind regards,
Dave.

David Slater,
Managing Director.
InfoAktiv Limited.
Bring Information to Life
m)  +44-(0)-7900-993990
t)    +44-(0)-1730-320322
e)   [log in to unmask]
w)   http://www.infoaktiv.com

-> InfoAktiv software is the amazingly easy way to create touch screen information points.
-> It makes your communication easier to understand, share, remember and respond to. 
-> Save time, save money and save the environment.

InfoAktiv Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 6127263. VAT No: GB 902 1576 52
6 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF, United Kingdom


-----Original Message-----
From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Ellis
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 11:44 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MCG] In-gallery technology evaluation

Hi Dave

Out of interest, what’s the technology behind your system?

cheers

Mike  




_____________________________


Mike Ellis  

We do nice web stuff: http://thirty8.co.uk (http://thirty8.co.uk/)   

* My book: http://heritageweb.co.uk (http://heritageweb.co.uk/) *


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.
> InfoAktiv Limited.
> Bring Information to Life
> m)  +44-(0)-7900-993990
> t)    +44-(0)-1730-320322
> e)   [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask])
> w)   http://www.infoaktiv.com
>  
> -> 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.
> -> Take control with a strategic, structured and sustainable approach.
>  
> InfoAktiv Ltd. Registered in England and Wales No. 6127263. VAT No: GB 
> 902
> 1576 52
> 6 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 
> 1EF, United Kingdom
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of 
> Ivan Teage
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 10:16 AM
> To: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask])
> 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
> t: +44 (0)20 7942 5821 | m: 07717693038 | e:
> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>  
>  
> ****************************************************************
> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
> ****************************************************************
>  
> ****************************************************************
> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
> ****************************************************************
>  
>  



****************************************************************
       website:  http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
       Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
      Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
 [un]subscribe:  http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
****************************************************************

****************************************************************
       website:  http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
       Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
      Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
 [un]subscribe:  http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
****************************************************************