PPDS obtains Crestron XiO Cloud certification for Philips displays

The certification Crestron XiO Cloud allows you to install, monitor and manage Philips OPS displays PPDS from a centralized location, reducing installation time and increasing operating time.

PPDS has become one of the first manufacturers in the world to obtain certification Crestron XiO Cloud, which joins the one he had already obtained a year ago, Connected Gen 2.

A strategy that is part of PPDS' initiative to adopt the Crestron ecosystem and offer the end user a seamless experience. This opens opportunities for a wide variety of sectors, including corporate, educational, hospitality is rare. In this way, PPDS offers the most advanced and complete version of the XiO Cloud control and management solution.

This collaboration between PPDS and Crestron is promoted with the objective of providing scalable solutions, transformative and future-ready, in order to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the market. Brings a higher level of integration and support from a display manufacturer to the Crestron ecosystem. This boosts the productivity and financial gains of clients in the long term and allows them to maximize the benefits and possibilities of the recognized solutions of both companies..

Crestron technology is integrated and compatible with almost all professional displays Philips (including pro tv, digital signage and interactivity), and now PPDS has extended this support to all four of Crestron's key technology integrations, including control solutions, remote management, video broadcast and unified communications.

“PPDS has become a strongly integrated partner for Crestron, that adopts and assumes our technology at a level that surpasses anything seen in the current market », comment Bob Bavolacco, director of technology partnerships at Crestron.

First presented at ISE 2018 within the range of enterprise AV solutions Matrix for the IT Age, Crestron XiO Cloud makes the ability to deploy, manage, Monitor and evolve workplace displays a simple process, fast and safe. Permite el control remoto de las funciones de la pantalla desde una única ubicación, incluso a través de un dispositivo de pantalla táctil de Crestron o de un dashboard web UI.

Creada sobre la plataforma Microsoft Azure por algunas de las organizaciones más importantes y sensibles a los datos, incluidas las empresas de la lista Fortune 500, Crestron XiO Cloud se integra con una amplia gama de pantallas digitales y televisores profesionales Philips Windows y Android.

Esto incluye la nueva gama de pantallas interactivas Philips T-Line (for education) y C-Line (para corporate) además de todas las gamas de digital signage y televisores profesionales, as MediaSuite, B-Line, D-Line, Q-Line, que dan soporte a los sectores de hospitality, retail, espacios públicos y corporativos, inter alia.

Easy installation

Con Crestron XiO Cloud, The process of configuring new screens and other devices has been simplified and can be done centrally and for all installations without having to travel. This reduces the installation time of new devices by up to 90%.

When screens connect to the network, automatically recover your settings, programs and firmware specific to the environment in which they are used, and start transmitting data. With Crestron XiO, Thousands of Philips professional displays can be set up in the time you set up one: without programming and without complications.

In 2020, PPDS became a certified and trusted partner for Crestron Connected Gen 2, using its integrated technology to provide fast business solutions, reliable and safe for complete automation of technological and office equipment.

Early examples are the launch and availability of a number of new products, such as Philips B-Line and C-Line interactive displays.

“Con PPDS, the end customer can purchase a first-class professional Philips display solution, Designed to be used in almost any vertical, since from day one it is natively embedded and fully integrated into the complete ecosystem of Crestron products and solutions., of which XiO Cloud is the most recent”, comments Bob Bavolacco.

Con Crestron XiO Cloud, Updates can be scheduled on individual screens or collectively, completely remotely and at a convenient time - such as out of office hours- or staggered, through the use or occupation of rooms to obtain higher levels of efficiency, consistency and safety in the workplace.

Incident resolution can also be addressed immediately and completely remotely., as Crestron XiO Cloud monitors all devices and sends instant alerts to AV/IT managers as soon as a problem is detected. So, Problems are addressed as they occur - even before the user realizes- reducing possible interruptions or equipment stoppages.

Workplace analysis

Rooms and devices are automatically monitored 24 hours of the day, and Crestron XiO Cloud workspace analytics helps managers better understand how systems and facilities are used. This includes system usage versus occupancy, as well as the new people counting functionality to know how many people actually use the rooms compared to their current capacity**.

This could solve meeting room availability issues, depending on the technological needs of users.

“If someone uses a room, For example, every Tuesday at 15.00 hours, but it doesn't use its screen, It is clear that your needs do not correspond to the facilities in the room. Therefore, They could have the same experience somewhere else and enjoy its true value. Management can be simple in a small office, but in one with many different employees, who work in several plants, can be frustrating and time consuming. With Philips and Crestron XiO Cloud professional displays, These problems can be identified and mitigated”, clarify Tim de Ruiter, International Business Manager de PPDS.

Cost savings

AV/IT managers can configure a room's technology to fit the exact needs and requirements of users, even before they enter it, Whether it is a specific need or, For example, if successive daily meetings are held, monthly or even yearly, reducing or eliminating setup delays.

According to research, The average delay per meeting for employees is approximately 10 minutes and 40 seconds, which is equivalent to 3 days and 2 hours lost annually, while the 40% of workers lose up to 30 minutes just looking for a collaborative space for meetings.

The cost of poorly organized meetings in 2019 was estimated at 399.000 millions of dollars only in the United States and in 58.110 million dollars in the UK.

As part of the PPDS sustainability goal, Screens can be programmed to automatically turn off during hours of inactivity, helping businesses become more energy efficient, reducing costs and extending product life.

Customers can purchase Crestron XiO Cloud service on a monthly basis, with a price depending on the number of rooms and the service possibilities required.

“Depending on the size of the company, It can also be difficult to keep track of the technology available in each room, of the occupancy of the rooms and even the frequency of use of this technology. With XiO Cloud and close collaboration with PPDS, we have created a totally new approach, uniting AV and IoT with Philips professional displays to create smarter working and learning environments”, clarifies Bob Bavolacco.

 

Advantages of Crestron XiO Cloud:

Remote management

• Change settings once and update all devices.
• Firmware update: security fixes in minutes.
• Cloud audit logs help you quickly identify and resolve issues.

Instant monitoring

• Live view of the status of thousands of devices from anywhere and at any time.
• Know any status change of a device.

Evolve with confidence

• Design your workplace technology around your team.
• Interactive dashboards provide real usage data.
• Collect data without programming.
• Optimize the technology experience in the workplace.