Software As A Service...

The new buzz-word in Digital Signage is SaaS - Software As A Service.
Rather than shouting from the rooftops that we have SaaS, we have sat back quietly with our own version of SaaS and want to offer it to you as part of our other offerings.

Our SaaS solution is a simple to use web-service which is accessed from any web browser, and provides a simple to use, friendly interface. If you want to provide different logins so that any customer of yours can control their own screens, the features can be personalised to their needs.
All of the system back-end is handled for you by our trained staff, and all you need to do is install the simple player software on your chosen PCs and attach them to the screens (and an internet connection!). If prefferred, you can use most industry-standard Digital Signage player technologies such as the Samsung DXn integrated LCD/PC screens, and using a simple USB pendrive, upgrade them to an Acquire Player with no on-site configuration!
No upfront or hidden costs, just a simple cost per month per connected Acquire Player! - Simple!

Before you choose SaaS as your chosen model, check out the following Pros and Cons to make sure it is for you, or contact us to discuss the best way to help you build your network).

There are two key elements to SaaS...

	The way it works (typically via a web-browser)
	The way you pay for it (typically there is no 'setup' cost)

We can provide another option to you.., If you think that you would prefer the ease of use, security and control offered by the Editor/Player model, but prefer the lack of up-front costs that SaaS provides, we can provide the whole solution to you for a simple monthly subscription fee.

SaaS PROs

• Everything is done on a web-browser
• No need to install 'Editor' software
• Content can be editted anywhere in the world
• No need to purchase expensive servers or operate them
• Latest Software used - always up to date.
• No 'hidden' costs - everything covered in a simple one-off fee
• Easy to use - a simple drag-and-drop interface!

SaaS CONs

• Everything is done on a web-browser - (but anyone who has tried to send lots of attachments in a web-based email client such as hotmail will understand the delays and lack of flexibility when having to upload new content).
• Content can be editted anywhere in the world - but by anyone with a web browser! If your username or password is ever hacked or discovered, anyone could potentially change the content on your screens or disable your access to the system.
• No need to purchase expensive servers or operate them - using the Acquire deployment features (including the PLUS! network), you don't need them either!
• Latest Software used - Acquire includes the latest versions of the software for all registered users at all times - both at the editor and the player end.
• Easy to use - remember, through the web interface, the features and functionality is much simpler (and therefore restricted).