University of Florida Deploys NoviSign Digital Signage Campus-Wide

Challenge

Before NoviSign, UF had deployed digital signage across the campus, but each department was using its vendor, causing confusion and inefficiencies in our support for these services. As a result, UF wanted to centralize its digital signage services to provide a more efficient, cost-effective, and stable solution.

Solution

After evaluating several options, UF implemented NoviSign’s Digital Signage Software platform across the campus.

Over 200 screens of various sizes were installed, with plans for further expansion. The deployment was phased, starting with high-traffic areas like the student union, student study spaces, research buildings, libraries, housing, The Infirmary, and academic buildings.

Some of the deployment types included:

• Campus Information Screens
• Wayfinding Directories
• Videowalls
• Curved Videowalls

The IT department worked closely with NoviSign to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and to train staff on content management.

The solution offered several key features:

1. Centralized Management: A cloud-based platform allows real-time updates and consistent messaging across all screens from a single dashboard.
2. Dynamic Content: The ability to display multimedia content, including videos, animations, and live feeds, made the signs more engaging and informative.
3. Scheduling and Targeting: Content could be scheduled and targeted to specific audiences or locations, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Results

The implementation of NoviSign’s digital signage platform at the University of Florida has yielded significant benefits:

• Enhanced Communication: The university can now disseminate information quickly and effectively, reaching a larger audience than ever.
• Increased Engagement: The dynamic and interactive nature of the digital signs has increased student and visitor engagement, with noticeable improvements in event attendance and participation.
• Cost Savings: UF has achieved considerable cost savings by reducing the need for printed materials and streamlining content management.
• Positive Feedback: Surveys and feedback from the university community have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the modernization and accessibility of information.
  The success of this project has positioned the University of Florida as a leader in digital communication within the academic community, setting a benchmark for other institutions to follow.

Testimonial

“We went with Novisign for its simple three-step process from creating content to creating a screen. We also liked the wide range of content options and its admin console. Once users were up and running, there were minimal follow-up questions or issues from content creators. We primarily use LG WebOS commercial displays and Sony Android displays, so having Novisign built in was a big benefit.”

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