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Digital signage aids university's vision

June 3, 2016

U.K.-based Eclipse Digital Media has provided an end-to-end digital signage solution to the University of Kent in England, according to a company press release.

The installation comprises 35 Samsung SSP displays paired with cloud-based digital signage software embed signage. Wayfinding, live PC availability, room-booking and promotion are displayed with this solution.

The University of Kent teaches more than 15,800 students on its Canterbury campus. It has received national recognition for research intensity and student experience, the release said. As part of the University's growth, its Templeman Library recently underwent a redevelopment, including incorporating books, study space, computers and other learning resources.

The university said it needed a digital signage solution that provided it with flexibility on hardware, that is suitable in a variety of library locations and is able to integrate with internal systems to show live PC availability data.

"Navigating around the large 15,000 sqm space for up to 9,000 visitors a day can be a challenge, so digital signage was employed to aid navigation across the four floors — helping students find a computer to use, books or space to study in. Some screens are also used for room availability and promoting events/services to library users," said Julia Crompton, marketing manager for Templeman Library at the University of Kent.

Eclipse Digital Media supplied a digital signage network consisting of more than 35 Samsung Smart Signage Platform displays in a variety of sizes, paired with the cloud-based digital signage software embed signage. The screens are installed in a variety of environments, including landscape kiosk enclosures, portrait totems, wall-mounted portrait enclosures and room-booking housings outside study rooms.

"Eclipse Digital Media provided us with the full digital signage solution from the initial concept meetings right through to installation and ongoing support. The embed signage software we've been provided has allowed us to manage digital screen content simply from a cloud-based, reliable and secure portal. We can be innovative and flexible in the types of information shown including film and website feeds, scheduling screens with ease. Students have found the improved information helpful. Eclipse Digital Media have always been on hand to give training and advice throughout the installation and beyond," Crompton said.

Eclipse Digital Media is continuing to work with the University of Kent to further expand the digital signage solution into other areas of the campus. More than 30 displays are scheduled to be installed this summer.