Classroom Technical Services (CTS) is your on-campus source for presentation and dynamic digital signage needs. We work with each of our clients to ensure that the right equipment is selected, installed, and functioning properly for their project to reach maximum exposure for each of their display locations. The equipment used to make dynamic digital signage functional includes a server, the inter/intranet, a player, and a monitor. The user picks a layout template and chooses the text, making dynamic digital signage as customizable as the user’s creativity. Custom graphics and templates can also be created.
Digital Signage Uses:
- Departmental branding
- Room scheduling
- Advertising
- Cross-selling
- Improve overall university appearance
- Post directions to rooms or buildings
- Conserve university resources
- Provide emergency messages
Digital Signage Features:
- Internet/network based
- Pre-made zones
- Updateable software
- Localized content control
- RSS feeds
- Resource 25 interactive
- Any display device type
- Emergency messaging
Digital Signage Vendor Cost Comparison Chart
CTS has done a comprehensive research and data collection to provide an analysis of the associated costs of the leading national digital signage software and hardware solution vendors. The accompanying cost comparison chart summarizes findings collected during a two-year period which captures the full costs, including software, hardware, and associated maintenance costs of such systems. CTS has provided this information as a reference point for the implementation costs of digital signage solutions in response to our clients' requests for a comparative analysis. Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions regarding the costs of digital signage.
Digital Signage Cost Comparison |
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| Vendor |
Signage
Software
Costs |
2 years of
Licensing,
Software
Updates and
maintenance
Costs |
Total Costs |
Variance
from CTS
Solution |
| CTS |
$ 15,565.00 |
$ 2,960.40 |
$ 18,625.40 |
N/A |
| Vendor A |
$ 20,684.00 |
$ 4,290.00 |
$ 24,974.00 |
$ 6,349.00 |
| Vendor B |
$ 21,000.00 |
$ 7,560.00 |
$ 28,560.00 |
$ 9,935.00 |
| Vendor C |
$ 18,000.00 |
$ 5,000.00 |
$ 23,000.00 |
$ 4,375.00 |
| Vendor D |
$ 45,659.00 |
$ 15,524.06 |
$ 61, 183.06 |
$ 42,558.06 |
Vendor pricing comparison done on 2/26/08 |
Vendors selected for comparison are national leaders in providing Digital Signage solutions |
Dynamic Digital Signage Contact:
Eric Topping
(612) 624-5822
ctsdssls@umn.edu |