As we all put back the holiday spirit in the same box with our Christmas decorations and Mariah Carey songs and we slowly go back into our daily routine, it's always a good idea to reflect on what went well in the year that just passed. And that's exactly what we're going to do today, as we take a look at our top 5 most-read blogs from 2022.
Whether you're new to digital signage, you didn't have the chance to read our blogs yet, or just simply wish to brush up on your digital signage and MagicINFO knowledge, here is what we'll cover today:
We live in a world that is noisier and brighter than ever before. This is why, as a business, captivating your customers while distinguishing your brand from the competition might prove to be a challenge. However, here's where digital signage comes in handy.
If you're getting started with digital signage you probably have so many questions. One of them could be which software to choose. Making the right choice is tricky as there are so many good options to choose from. However, if you decide on trying out MagicINFO, you might be confused about which version to purchase for your business. You can read this article to find out what is new about MagicINFO V9 or click here to see if you can benefit from upgrading to this version.
When you have chosen the right software version, you have to decide which features you need, which will help you decide whether you need MagicINFO Lite or Premium. To put it in a nutshell, you should opt for the Premium version if you'd like to benefit from the most extensive version of MagicINFO which includes the online design tool, Web Author, advanced scheduling options, and the Remote Management tool allowing you to control and manage your displays remotely. As a small to medium business, you could benefit more from using the Lite version as it includes the essential features of MagicINFO, allowing you to upload pre-built content and create and manage different playlists.
If you'd like to learn how to level up your business with MagicINFO, sign up for the free 30-day trial. There are many benefits that you get by joining our trial such as cutting the learning time or having one of our experts explain how everything works. Here are 4 tips for making the most out of your trial.
Another topic our readers found interesting in 2022 is what resolution is needed for the displays and LED walls. Don't worry, we got you covered. By reading this blog you'll get the basics of resolution types like HD, 4K, and 8K and which ones are suitable for your displays or LED wall. Also, you'll learn how to use MagicINFO to create content for your LED wall. Afterward, you can watch this video and learn how to create content in any resolution size.
A different, yet equally important aspect to consider when purchasing a Samsung signage display is the built-in player. This is why a lot of people clicked on our blog discussing the differences between the S6 and S10 players. New displays often come with the S6 display player, which is a really popular option. It is a really attractive choice as it has a fast response time of only 8 ms. Nevertheless, if you'd like to have the possibility to create 4K content in Web Author directly, you should opt for a display that comes with the S10 player installed. Note that you'll need to also have chosen the latest MagicINFO version, V9, in order to create 4K content. If you'd like to know more about the differences between MagicINFO S player types: S6 and S10 make sure to check out this blog.
So you purchased your displays. You have your MagicINFO license or cloud installed on your displays. You are regularly creating and uploading new content, and managing your playlists. You might think: am I missing something? The answer might be a roaring yes, especially if you don't know how to properly protect your MagicINFO environment. By reading our blog, you'll learn there are many levels of security to take into account. Network, software, user, and hardware security are all equally important to make sure your MagicINFO environment is guarded against ever-so-common cyber security threats.
At MagicInfo Services we recommend having a checkup every once in a while to see what needs to be improved. It's like a health check for your body, only in this case, you allow one of our MagicINFO experts to create a report in which they analyze any vulnerabilities and potential problems that could affect how content runs on your displays.
Last, but not least, you can't go into the new year without knowing what digital signage trends to look out for. If you want to be in line with the latest tech developments and hottest topics, we already have discussed the best digital signage trends in 2023. These include a shift to dynamic, data-driven content that is tailored to each of your buyer personas and incorporates sensor-based technology to trigger content when someone passes by one of your displays. Other trends to watch out for are: making digital signage more sustainable, increasing security measures, and new widgets and data integrations.
Looking to make the most of your digital signage project? Schedule a meeting with one of our MagicINFO experts and let us help you level up your business.