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Elo, 11Giraffes integrate digital signage solutions

Global touchscreen solutions supplier Elo has announced that digital signage software provider 11Giraffes has certified Elo's I-Series touchscreen displays for use with its digital signage software platform.

October 5, 2015

Global touchscreen solutions supplier Elo has announced that digital signage software provider 11Giraffes has certified Elo's I-Series touchscreen displays for use with its digital signage software platform.

The companies said Elo hardware combined with 11Giraffes software will enable retailers and restaurants to create video content, build playlists and schedule playback times locally, regionally or globally across an entire brand portfolio or franchisee network. The solution, designed to enable an engaging brand experience that is easy to use, scalable and affordable, is available now through 11Giraffes's reseller network, the announcement said.

Elo CEO Craig Witsoe said in the announcement: "11Giraffes and Elo are committed to enabling our reseller channel partners with digital signage solutions that are simple-to-learn, scale from small business to enterprise applications, and have a proven track record of reliability… Our shared understanding of the interactive signage space, combined with 11Giraffe's content-creation ability is the perfect solution for retailers and hospitality providers looking to simplify digital signage deployment, operation and maintenance."

"The Elo interactive digital signage portfolio was easy to integrate with our Android signage software. The result is a reliable, consistent and widely available touchscreen platform we can offer to our resellers," said Jim Marascio, CTO and vice president of operations at 11Giraffes. "Elo I-Series hardware combined with 11Giraffes software provides an affordable, easy-to-use digital canvas that connects mobile, social, online, in-store and in-house brand experiences."

Elo said its interactive hardware delivers professional-grade, all-in-one touchscreen displays with integrated Google Android or Microsoft Windows operating systems designed specifically for commercial environments. Its EloView cloud-based software is designed to enable simple device management, operating time scheduling, remote monitoring, unattended updates and usage analytics. 

The 11Giraffes software is designed to provide quick-to-learn, Web-based media content management, including integrated content creation tools, RSS and social media feeds, online media storage, access to licensed professional video, high-resolution graphics, in-store and on-hold music, and messaging capabilities, 11Giraffes said. It is offered as a software-as-a-service solution that can be managed securely via a Web browser from anywhere in the world, the company said.