Hardware Recommendations

We have a standard device recommendation for the use with Campus Signage. The current device is a stick form factor Windows system.  Purchasing information for these sticks can be found below.

Standard Devices

• Energy Efficient
• Wired or Wireless installation
• Small enough to fit behind nearly every TV installation
• Minimal heat production, allows for installation in enclosures
• Does not require special mounting hardware or adapters
• Physically securable (optional)

Non-Standard Devices

If you have a different device, it must be a manageable Windows device. Contact its-ecm-help@uiowa.edu if you have questions about a non-standard device.

Operating System Image Recommendations

Regardless of the hardware you use to run your sign, the ETS can put a standardized image on your hardware that we specifically use for digital signage. 

Standardize Image

• All devices imaged identically, allowing for hot swapping of devices.
• Device configuration is stored centrally and updated at every reboot.
  • Allowing for changes/updates to happen without manual configuration of device.
• PowerShell script runs on device that self-corrects issues that may interrupt signage service
  • e.g., Popup/active windows, multiple browser windows, network connection loss, etc.
• Email alerts (some with screen shots) are sent any time a self-correction is triggered.
• Devices reboot nightly.

Equipment Services

Installing your displays may require services from Business Services. Their pricing structure is described here. Possible services needed from TNS and Networking could be mounting hardware and running cables.

Please send a requisition to its-itconnect@uiowa.edu providing a brief explanation of the project. There is no charge for an initial consultation, but a req is required to get things into the workflow system.