New Software from Onelan

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Digital signage installations are becoming increasingly larger and more complex, creating a need for a remote setup capability. Responding to these developments, Onelan has released its new v8.1.1 Net-Top-Box Software, incorporating a remote control and Wi-Fi, with the aim of simplifying large installations.
 
The new software has bulk reconfiguration capability which allows the company’s Net-Top-Boxes to have setup copied and updated by the network management tool, the DSM V3.0. This should simplify rollouts for large deployments.
 
A remote control has been launched to simplify end user operations with TV and streaming content. The remote control allows volume to be altered and ad hoc TV or radio stations to be changed with no programming. In addition, there are four programmable buttons that can launch any specific piece of content, for instance welcome videos, on demand. There is also a new ad hoc media picker that allows only chosen TV or Radio stations to be picked by an ad hoc user. This means that unsuitable channels can be avoided. All Net-top-boxes shipped with TV cards will now include remotes as standard.
 
The Net-top-boxes also have new Wi-Fi Wireless network capability, which supports 802.11a, b, g, n at 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Developers state that this provides a cost-effective solution to overcome the physical limitations of a wired network, for example in a listed building where it is impossible to drill through walls to lay cables.
 
Wi-Fi is ubiquitous and most organisations have wireless networks set up. This provides easier network integration than with traditional wired networks, while still providing easy access to setup and configuration through your desktop web browser.
 
Finally, the XML API 2 has been improved and extended. This makes it simpler to integrate the company’s digital signage with other third party systems.