CAYIN digital signage solutions create a modern learning environment for BarcelonaTech

BarcelonaTech – Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), the main technological university in Spain, has a digital signage network made up of 15 LCD screens based on CAYIN digital signage players to provide information to students and visitors and create a paperless environment. The project has been implemented by PGN and imaginArt, partners of the Taiwanese company in Spain.

The university is a place for innovation and creativity, and tends to quickly adopt new technologies. Replacing the traditional static bulletin board, the dynamic digital signage solution offered by Taiwanese digital signage solutions developer CAYIN Enables universities to display instant multimedia content and manage it efficiently across campuses over the Internet. It helps to achieve a differentiated image of the university and uses advanced multimedia content and network technologies to configure an internal information channel for students, teachers, administration staff and visitors.

Screens at main entrances, through the hallways, Next to the stairs and next to the elevators they can display information and news from the university, as communicated, class schedule, conference announcements, seminars or activities, greetings and messages for guests and viewing the students' multimedia works. Administrators can live stream webinars, sports events and university ceremonies on all campus screens. Besides, Students and visitors can consult the information through the interactive digital signage system, as a campus guide (map, departments and facilities).

Screens outside conference rooms can show daily usage, events and information about the current conference (name, time, thematic, etc.)

Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)

BarcelonaTech (UPC) It is the Spanish technical university with the largest number of international students in doctoral and master's programs. The UPC is also the Spanish university with the most strategic research projects funded by the Seventh Framework Program of the European Union. With more than 2.000 foreign students from all over the world who enroll every year, This university has positioned itself as a center for the exchange of knowledge and the creation of influential innovations, from science and technology to architecture.

The center has 15 LCD screens powered by CAYIN digital signage players. This project has been carried out and implemented by PGN and imaginArt, partners of the Taiwanese company in Spain. The network of digital screens has created a paper-free environment and provides instant, up-to-date information to students and visitors., while simplifying daily operations.

The goal: create a modern learning environment

The Barcelona campuses bring together leading research centers and talented students and researchers. They have become a reference in the area of ​​technological innovation. In this project, the CAYIN digital signage solution has been introduced by PGN and imaginArt to achieve the following objectives:

• Use cutting-edge technology to transmit dynamic information in a timely manner.
• Outgrow the old bulletin board and create a paper-free environment.

Digital Signage Solution

• have been installed 15 15” and 42” LCD screen units in a building on the Barcelona campus.
• 15 CAYIN SMP-WEB3 web-based digital signage player units are responsible for managing and storing multimedia content.
• 1 CAYIN CMS-MINI digital signage server unit is used to centrally control all media players.

Up to date with the latest news

To effectively increase ad reach, 42” LCD screens have been installed at the main entrance of each floor. Students and visitors can see these screens at all times every time they enter and leave each floor.

The network of digital screens has become an influential medium for transmitting advertisements, promote seminars and events, reveal new advances in research and reinforce university culture. The university considers that information transparency is essential to create a positive learning environment. CAYIN's digital signage solution also allows you to transmit information effectively without the need to print posters and brochures..

Locate the correct classroom

To clearly indicate the class or event that is taking place in each classroom, The UPC has installed a 15” LCD screen on the outside of each of them. Thus, Students and visitors know the teacher and the class subject taking place in each classroom and can quickly identify the correct room. The calendar is previously edited on a CAYIN CMS server. Each screen automatically displays class information from the calendar.

Gabriel Mulero, digital signage manager at imaginArt, has commented: “The UPC is really impressed, especially for the professional installation and the high quality of the multimedia presentations. “The digital signage network is a great help to them in creating a modern learning environment.”.

Maximize efficiency and minimize operating costs

CAYIN digital signage players are equipped with advanced remote management functions. The center staff, from his office, You can centrally control all the players spread throughout the building using a CMS server. They can also edit a calendar directly in each SMP digital signage player..

To save energy, Administrators can set a schedule to turn screens on and off automatically. Simple maintenance is also essential for daily operations. They will be able to restore configurations or recover the system immediately, whenever necessary.

Customer:
BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Supplier:
CAYIN
Integrator:
PGN e imaginArt
Solution:
• SMP-WEB3 x 15
• CMS-MINI x 1
• 15 LCD screens 15 y 42”

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