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General Information about UMS Digital Signage
Detailed Information
An RFP for a new digital signage application was recently awarded to Reach Media Network (Reach). Implementing this new cloud-based solution provides an opportunity to standardize digital signage, deliver a consistent experience for content managers/creators, and improve the quality of support and maintenance.
The Reach solution is compatible with existing signs so there is no need to replace displays or equipment at this time unless it is malfunctioning or it has reached its end of life. The plan is to migrate to this solution through attrition which means any new requests for digital signage or requests for upgrades will use this new solution. If preferred, since this solution works with existing equipment, we can also migrate signage content prior to replacing hardware.
Signs that are currently running Carousel are being converted now as the Carousel software expired on January 1, 2022. The Digital Signage team, Classroom Technology, and local campus IT Support teams have been working with Carousel users to get all existing Carousel installations migrated to the Reach solution.
If you need a new digital sign, the Classroom Technology team can provide you with a cost estimate based on needs and the environment of the installation.
If you are interested in migrating a sign into the new system or have a need for new digital signage, please contact us at ums-digital-signage-group@maine.edu.