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LG 'webOS for Signage' platform expands solution partners

June 15, 2016

Expanded solution partners for the commercial version of LG Electronics' webOS smart TV platform, webOS for Signage, has new options for business owners deploying smart digital signage solutions, according to a company press release.

The webOS for Signage hardware and software platform is built on the webOS smart TV platform for consumer televisions. LG's digital signage displays contain a system-on-a-chip that works with the webOS for Signage platform to lower the cost of ownership by eliminating the need for PCs or external media players.

The integrated SoC running webOS allows system integrators to download content and develop customized applications. With webOS for Signage, LG's Smart Platform Signage can be updated via a smartphone or tablet. Wi-Fi connectivity eliminates the need for a wired connection or network infrastructure, the release said.

"Beyond providing customized and functional solutions for business owners and system integrators, LG's webOS for Signage now offers business owners a swath of customer experience upgrades, cloud-based solutions, mobile accessibility, screen control, multi-touch solutions with LG's expanded solution partners," said Garry Wicka, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA.