PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has completed the installation of a range of Philips digital signage displays (55in-98in), together with the cloud-based Philips Wave remote management platform, to upgrade communication and collaboration capabilities at The Putnam County School System (PCSS) central offices, in Knoxville, Tennessee, US.
Responsible for 22 schools, with 1,700 staff and more than 12,000 students, the PCSS is one of the state’s largest public school districts. The central offices host meetings, events, conferences, and collaborations, both in person and virtually, on a daily basis. But the ageing and inefficient digital signage system demanded an upgrade. Key to ambitions was the ability to display everything from event schedules and meeting agendas, through to presentation materials and live feeds for virtual attendees.
Teaming up with Howard Technology Solutions – a national specialist in providing dedicated AV solutions and integrations in education – PCSS selected 10 x Philips Signage 3000 Series (Q-Line) displays ranging from 55in through to 98in. Delivering 4K resolution, the displays support a broad array of content types, from static images to dynamic video.
With Android SoC built in, the displays deliver remote management options to the PCSS team through the Philips Wave cloud platform. Built and designed to support any number of Philips Android SoC displays – including those located outside the office and across each campus – the Philips Wave platform allows Putnam County staff to update content remotely 24/7.
Patrick VanTreese, director of business development at PPDS, commented: “The flexibility of the Philips Wave platform ensures that the district can continuously evolve and adapt its content to meet the needs of various events.
“With the implementation of Philips digital signage, the Putnam County School System has not only improved communication within its district, it has also set a new standard for how educational offices can leverage technology to engage staff, students, and external partners more effectively. This transformation showcases how the right tools can dramatically enhance an organisation’s ability to communicate, collaborate, and innovate.”
Sam Brooks, future ready supervisor, Putnam County School System, added: “The new Philips digital signage solution has truly transformed our ability to communicate. Not only have we enhanced the presentation of information, we have also made our meetings more engaging and effective for all, whether in person or virtual.”
