nsign.tv and iiyama supply sustainable college digital signage

Leicester College has boosted its sustainability credentials by deploying the nsign.tv software platform for its new digital signage network.

The initiative is part of the college’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by minimising paper usage and ensuring real-time, relevant information dissemination across its three main campuses.

The digital signage network features iiyama 52 and 54 series screens strategically placed in receptions and refectory areas. As well as providing information and updates, the displays are part of the college’s lockdown procedure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff in case of emergencies.

During open events, the flexible solution enables the college to deploy mobile screens on trolleys, eliminating the need for external players and facilitating easy relocation.

Harshad Taylor, the college’s IT director, says: “Leicester College is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, and we recognised the need for a more sustainable and current method of sharing information across campuses.

“Traditional paper-based methods were not only environmentally unfriendly, but also lacked real-time relevance. Having prior experience with digital signage systems, we sought a solution that could seamlessly provide up-to-date information and engaging content accessible across multiple campuses.

“Given that many of our iiyama screens came with nsign.tv embedded, it made sense to leverage this existing integration as our preferred medium. The web-based portal made it incredibly easy to use, requiring no internal set-up.

“With iiyama screens equipped with the embedded version of nsign.tv, no installation was needed. For other screens, the straightforward instructions facilitated a 10-minute setup, seamlessly connecting all screens to our wifi network.

“The nsign.tv platform’s ease of use is a significant advantage, catering to both technical and non-technical users. Our IT department manages the screens from a technical point of view, while our marketing team designs and distributes content.”

Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with the college’s 26,000 students and 1,600 staff appreciating the quick availability of information and consistently updated content.