PPDS obtains Crestron XiO Cloud certification for Philips displays

Certification Crestron XiO Cloud allows you to install, monitor and manage Philips OPS screens PPDS from a centralized location, reducing installation time and increasing operating time.

PPDS has become one of the first manufacturers in the world to obtain certification Crested XiO Cloud, which joins the one I had already obtained a year ago, Connected Gen 2.

A strategy that is part of the PPDS initiative to adopt the Crestron ecosystem and offer the end user a seamless experience. This opens up opportunities for a wide variety of sectors, including corporate, educational, hospitality and retai. In this way, PPDS offers the most advanced and complete version of the XiO Cloud control and management solution.

This collaboration between PPDS and Crestron is driven with the aim of providing scalable solutions, transformative and future-proof, in order to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of the market. Brings a higher level of integration and support from a display manufacturer to the Crestron ecosystem. This boosts the productivity and financial gains of customers in the long term and maximizes the benefits and possibilities of the recognized solutions of both companies.

Crestron technology is integrated and compatible with almost all professional displays Philips (including pro TV, digital signage and interactivity), and now PPDS has extended this support to Crestron's four key technology integrations, including control solutions, remote management, video broadcasting and unified communications.

“PPDS has become a strongly integrated partner for Crestron, that adopts and assumes our technology at a level that surpasses everything seen in today's market », Says Bob Bavolacco, director of technology partnerships at Crestron.

First presented at ISE 2018 within the range of AV business solutions Matrix for the IT Age, Crestron XiO Cloud makes the ability to deploy, manage, monitoring and evolving workplace screens is a simple process, fast and safe. Allows remote control of display functions from a single location, even via a Crestron touchscreen device or a web UI dashboard.

Built on the Microsoft Azure platform by some of the most important and data-sensitive organizations, including Fortune companies 500, Crestron XiO Cloud integrates with a wide range of digital displays and professional TVs Philips Windows and Android.

This includes the new range of interactive displays Philips T-Line (for education) and C-Line (for corporate) in addition to all the ranges of digital signage and professional TVs, how MediaSuite, B-Line, D-Line, Q-Line, that support the hospitality sectors, retail, public and corporate spaces, among others.

Easy installation

With Crestron XiO Cloud, the process of configuring new screens and other devices has been simplified and can do so centrally and for all installations without having to move. This reduces the installation time of new devices up to a 90%.

When screens connect to the network, automatically recover their settings, programs and firmware specific to the environment in which they are used, and begin transmitting data. With Crestron XiO, thousands of Philips professional displays can be configured in the time a: no programming and no hassle.

in 2020, PPDS became a certified and trusted partner for Crestron Connected Gen 2, using its integrated technology to provide fast business solutions, reliable and safe for complete automation of technological and office equipment.

The first examples are the launch and availability of a number of new products, such as philips B-Line and C-Line interactive displays.

“With PPDS, the end customer can purchase a professional solution of first-class Philips screens, designed for use in almost any vertical, since from day one it is natively embedded and fully integrated into the complete ecosystem of Crestron products and solutions, of which XiO Cloud is the most recent”, comment Bob Bavolacco.

With Crestron XiO Cloud, updates can be scheduled on individual screens or collectively, completely remotely and at a convenient time - such as during out-of-office hours- or staggered, through the use or occupancy of the rooms to obtain higher levels of efficiency, consistency and safety in the workplace.

Incident resolution can also be addressed immediately and completely remotely, since Crestron XiO Cloud monitors all devices and sends instant alerts to AV/IT managers as soon as a problem is detected. Like this, problems are addressed at the time they occur - even before the user becomes aware- reducing potential equipment outages or outages.

Workplace analysis

Rooms and devices are automatically monitored 24 hours of the day, and Crestron XiO Cloud workspace analysis helps managers better understand how systems and facilities are used. This includes the use of the system versus occupancy, as well as the new people counting functionality to know how many people actually use the rooms compared to their current capacity**.

this could resolve meeting room availability issues, depending on the technological needs of users.

“If someone uses a room, For example, every Tuesday at 15.00 hours, but does not use your screen, it is clear that your needs do not correspond to the facilities of the room. therefore, they could have the same experience somewhere else and enjoy its true value. Management can be simple in a small office, but in one with many different employees, working in multiple plants, can be frustrating and time-consuming. With the professional screens of Philips and Crestron XiO Cloud, these issues can be identified and mitigated”, Clarifies Tim de Ruiter, International Business Manager de PPDS.

Cost savings

AV/IT managers can configure a room's technology to fit the exact needs and requirements of users, even before they enter it, whether it is a specific need or, For example, if successive daily meetings are held, monthly or even annual, reducing or eliminating configuration delays.

According to research, the average delay per meeting for employees is approximately 10 minutes and 40 Seconds, which is equivalent to 3 days and 2 hours lost annually, while the 40% of workers lose up to 30 minutes just looking for a collaborative space for meetings.

The cost of poorly organised meetings in 2019 was estimated at 399.000 millions of dollars in the United States and in the United States alone 58.110 millions of dollars in the UNITED KINGDOM.

As part of ppds sustainability goal, screens can be programmed to turn off automatically during off-peak hours, what helps companies to be more energy efficient, reducing costs and prolonging product life.

Customers can purchase the Crestron XiO Cloud service on a monthly basis, with a price depending on the number of rooms and the service possibilities required.

“Depending on the size of the company, it can also be difficult to keep track of the technology available in each room, of the occupancy of the rooms and even of the frequency of use of this technology. With XiO Cloud and close collaboration with PPDS, we have created a totally new approach, bringing AV and IoT to Philips professional displays to create smarter work and learning environments”, clarifies Bob Bavolacco.

 

Advantages of Crestron XiO Cloud:

Remote management

• Change settings once and update all devices.
• Firmware update: security fixes in minutes.
• Cloud audit trails allow you to quickly identify and fix problems.

Instant monitoring

• Live viewing the status of thousands of devices from anywhere, anytime.
• Know any change in the status of a device.

Evolve with confidence

• Design your workplace technology around your team.
• Interactive dashboards provide real usage data.
• Collect data without programming.
• Optimize the technology experience in the workplace.

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