Scala, Inc. will unveil its latest digital signage software, Scala 5, Release 6, at the Digital Signage Expo (DSE) 2012, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to Scala’s booth (#601) will experience the newest advancements in digital signage technology designed to captivate micro-audiences with bold, branded content.
Scala 5, Release 6 is engineered to help organizations create and manage broadcast-quality digital signage channels that can pull content from multiple sources. The software enables a seamless connection to virtually any data source via a variety of devices, including tablets, smartphones, and CxO boards, which display real-time performance metrics from CRM and ERP systems like Salesforce.com.
Key Features of Scala 5, Release 6
- Enhanced Content Creation Tools:
- Scala Designer now includes advanced visual enhancements that facilitate dynamic content creation.
- Users can add soft shadows, outlines, and color gradients to text and media objects, transforming them into artistic visuals.
- Integration with Adobe® Photoshop® allows designers to share work effortlessly.
- Expanded Video and Streaming Options:
- The new release supports IPTV streaming servers and live digital video cameras.
- Standard H.264 and MPEG2 streaming videos, along with Windows® Media Streaming protocols, are now compatible with Scala 5, Release 6.
- High-Definition Quality:
- The software supports capture cards like Datapath RGB E-1 and BlackMagic Intensity Pro, enabling high-definition video capture at 720p and 1080i.
- Users can size and position HD video signals from popular set-top boxes, maintaining high visual fidelity.
- Improved IT Management:
- Integration with LDAP servers for user authentication enhances security and ease of management.
- Bandwidth control features allow network operators to manage digital signage network traffic efficiently, optimizing performance during peak times.
Industry Impact
“Scala software helps organizations reach large audiences in very targeted ways – at critical places such as points of decision and points of sale,” said Marcy Patzer, Senior Director, Retail Strategy at Scala. “With Scala software, our customers and partners can transform markets by delivering personalized, memorable encounters with digital signage wherever consumers or employees are located.”
Visit Scala at DSE 2012
Digital Signage Expo 2012 runs from March 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can visit Scala at booth #601 to see Scala 5, Release 6 in action and learn more about how it can enhance their digital signage networks.
