Overview
This article provides information about Four Winds digital signage, its cost and how to request a digital sign. If you are interested learning about communicating on various Four Winds signs located across campus and operated by Purdue Marketing and Communication, see: https://marcom.purdue.edu/toolbox/promotional/digital-signs/
Details
Is there a centrally managed service for Purdue's campus digital signage?
Yes, the campus digital signage service currently utilizes Four Winds Interactive (FWI) Cloud Services.
Signs/displays are used for:
- Publicizing college or campus events
- Promoting faculty, staff, and students
- Wayfinding building/room maps
- Publicizing directories
- Broadcasting emergency alerts to the campus community
Four Winds equipment consists of:
- TV/Display, usually wall mounted
- Computer (device) attached to wall mounted TV/Display running FWI's player software
License types:
- Contributor - uses Content Manager Web to login and edit sign's information/content
- Author - uses Content Manager Desktop software on their local workstation to make advanced changes to sign's layout and design
Are there other costs?
Departmental costs include: purchase of player computer and display (TV), electrical run, pic (network) run, site ADA modifications if in foot traffic, security (padlocks/Lowjack), cables, mounting brackets, and display mount installation costs from Physical Facilities.
How do I request a new Four Winds digital sign or add another sign for my department?
To request a new sign or update to an existing Four Winds sign, please contact us at it@purdue.edu with [FWI] in the subject line. Please also include the building, location, what is already in place(monitor, network line, ect) as well as your support group if you know it.
Where can I find additional information about Four Winds signs?
Requests may be sent to it@purdue.edu
General information concerning Four Winds interactive may be found at the FWI Community website at: https://fourwindsinteractive.force.com/login
Still need help? Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.