Ep 19: Is it worth building your own digital signage CMS?
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Have you ever considered developing your own digital signage content management system (CMS)? If you already have a couple of screens, and a team with some software development skills, then it can be a tempting prospect, especially if you’re working on a tight budget.
In our latest Digital Signage Explored episode, we explore the question, and ask whether it is, in fact, worth the effort. To help shed light on the topic, we lean into the first-hand experience of Roland, from Germany, who, in 2006, made just such a decision to build his own CMS. The system now encompasses thirteen screens and works as both traditional digital signage and a live TV broadcast system.
We explore what Roland's self-build journey was like, what challenges he encountered, and ultimately, why he would if he would recommend the DIY CMS route for businesses. Find out the problems organisations could face, if they do opt for a self-build model, and why, they are likely to need to update their system, even if their networks and requirements don’t grow.