Choosing software for your electronic directory is not as easy as it sounds. Different software have different perks. You may get a feature rich program, but one that only controls one display. In a large lobby, you may have several entrances and several directories – each one needs to be connected to a single mainframe for easy maintenance.
Then there’s the matter of exactly how versatile your software is. An electronic directory can be great, especially when installed by experienced specialists such as TJG Digital Signs, and specifically when its primary task is to regularly update the list of businesses present within a building. But there’s more to the average digital directory than that. You’ll want to set yourself apart by turning your display into an informative digital bulletin board.
Finally, there’s the matter of security. As per Swimlane, cyber security has become an issue for every business, not just large ones. Just any software won’t do – especially if its access to the building’s database of companies and businesses is made vulnerable.
When it comes to display security, the solutions as per Ackerman Security are simple – and involve heavy-duty cable, padlocks and a little security. But digitally, the simplest solution is to create a simple database storing just names, and update it regularly to automatically update the electronic directory – but to prevent cyber vandalism, a simple security-oriented software will do.
So what do you look for in a good software? The answer is, thankfully, relatively simple:
- An amazing reputation.
- A long list of features.
- Customizability options.
- Fair pricing.
- Security and versatility-oriented.
The fact that a business should be reputable and have fair pricing is straight-forward – but customizability is equally important, as differently-sized buildings will have different needs.
Do you need several displays, or one? How many businesses do you have in your building? Do you need an interactive display? What about a map, or extended features? Your budget is an important point, but beyond that it’s a matter of how important customer care is to you.
