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Exterior Digital Signage Solutions

Elevate your outdoor communication with our cutting-edge exterior digital signage solutions. From high-impact advertising to dynamic information dissemination, our outdoor displays are designed to captivate audiences and enhance engagement. With robust weatherproof construction and vibrant display technology, our external digital…

What are Digital Display Totems?

Digital Media Systems have been supplying high quality digital display totems (both indoor and outdoor) for many years but but what exactly are digital display totems? Digital display totems are large-format screens equipped with advanced display technologies such as LED,…

TOP 10 things to include in your Outdoor Digital Signage tender

As a Digital Signage company, with a massive focus on Outdoor Signage, also known as Digital out of Home (DooH), we’re regularly approached by councils, public bodies & industry, wanting advice on the best way to implement an outdoor solution…

What Are Electronic Notice Boards?

Electronic Notice Boards are dynamic, high-resolution displays that can present a wide range of information in a visually engaging and easy-to-update format. They are also also known as digital signage, electronic signage, digital posters or electronic signs. Unlike traditional notice…

Benefits of Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) Advertising Screens

Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising refers to the use of digital displays and screens in public spaces to deliver dynamic and targeted advertising content, enhancing engagement through real-time updates, interactivity, and data-driven insights. Here at Digital Media Systems we have been…

Outdoor Digital Displays at Historical Landmark

Digital Media Systems have recently installed double sided digital outdoor screens at The Piece Hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire. They enhance the visitor experience by displaying relevant information, advertisements, and other content. Piece Hall is a historical landmark originally built…

Retail Digital Signage UK Projects

We have supplied thousands of digital screens over the years in the UK in a wide variety of settings and for a wide range of uses. We have found that the retail sector has been increasing it’s use of digital…

Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Systems with Digital Signage

After almost 2 decades of implementing digital signage solutions, advances in technology have seen digital signage solutions become more sophisticated with digital screens interfacing with other technologies. One such example is with our Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems that…

Digital Signage in Lancashire

Although our main offfice is in Elland, West Yorkshire we provide and install digital signage all over the UK and have a lot of clients just over the Pennines in Lancashire. Our digital screens in Lancashire are varied and include…

Digital Signage in Wales

Although our main offfice is in Elland, West Yorkshire we provide and install digital signage all over the UK including offering comprehensive ongoing support wherever you are. We have installed a lot of digital signage in Wales and have many…

Demand for Digital Signage Hire

Here at Digital Media Systems we offer digital signage rental in additiion to supplying permanently installed digital screens and recently we have found the demand for screen hire has increased substantially. This is mainly because organisers of events such as…

Outdoor Screens Updated at Wales Millennium Centre

It was back in 2013 that we provided Wales Millennium Centre with 2 imotion G5 65″ double sided digital outdoor signs. WMC is an arts center located in the Cardiff, Wales, with reputation as one of the world’s most iconic…

Digital Signage in Sheffield

We are based in West Yorkshire but cover the whole of the UK and our digital signage solutions can be seen in a large variety of places all around the country. Not surprisingly we have many clients around Yorkshire including…

Digital Signage in Leeds

We are based in Elland, West Yorkshire but cover the whole of the UK and have installed our digital signage solutions in most regions including Cornwall, Wales and the North of Scotland. Not surprisingly we also have many clients closer…

The Role of Digital Signage in Transport

Digital signage is very important for many sectors but none more than the transport sector which can make use of digital signs in a variety of ways. Airports, bus and coach stations, bus stops, railway stations, trains, ferry terminals and…

Digital Signage in London

We are based in Elland, West Yorkshire but cover the whole of the UK and our digital signage solutions can be seen in a large variety of places all around the country all the way from Cornwall to the North…

Contactless Charity Donations Anywhere!

We are working on combining contactless donation box technology with outdoor digital signage to produce an outdoor donation facility that can deployed in remote areas subject extreme weather conditions. Features include: 1. Outdoor digital sign with content of your choice…

Digital Signage in Yorkshire

Although we are based in West Yorkshire we cover the whole of the UK and have installations ranging from Land’s End Airport in Cornwall to Northlink Ferries in Aberdeen. With many clients in London, Scotland, Wales, etc we are used…

Digital Signage in Museums

Digital signage is very widespread these days but what makes it particularly useful in museums? 1. Digital signs can be used at the entrance and in reception to show welcome messages, general information and prices where applicable in multiple languages.…

Scala, Brightsign and squareVIEW DSA Compared

Scala Scala Digital Signage is an American based enterprise Digital Signage solution made up of a number of component applications. Content manager software is the centre of a custom digital signage network. It gives you the ability to manage content…

Digital Signage and Technology in Hotels

Digital Signage is quite commonplace in today’s world and comes in many different forms such as digital menu boards, digital totem displays, digital whiteboards, etc. Most businesses/organisations can benefit from digital signage in one form or other but hotels and…

Digital Signage in Manchester

Although we are based in West Yorkshire we cover the whole of the UK and have digital signage installations in most UK counties. Not surprisingly, as it’s only the other side of the Pennines, we have a lot of clients…

How do you assess your Digital Signage Performance

Digital signage is an effective way to convey information and advertise good and services but how do you know how well your digital signage is performing. Obviously if a digital sign is in a prominent position in a busy location…

What are e-ink Signs?

Electronic ink (e-ink) technology produces a low-power, paper-like display and looks very much like normal ink on normal paper. It has been used for e-readers for a number of years but is now being used more for digital signage with…

Is Covid-19 Lockdown a good time to have Digital Signage installed?

It may be difficult times for businesses and organisations during this terrible Covid-19 pandemic but it could be the ideal time to invest in digital signage or upgrade your existing installation. While many businesses are struggling financially and may even…

Combine Hand Sanitiser with Digital Advertising and Signage

In these unprecedented times of Covid-19 it is essential that businesses and shops provide antibacterial hand gel for their customers and staff to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Automatic dispensers are the ideal solution as the user doesn’t have…

Be Creative with Square Digital Canvas

We are pleased to tell you about square digital canvas displays which are great for being creative and getting your message across. Here are just some of the features: 1. A true square display with 1:1 ratio and 1920 x…

Outdoor Touch Screen for Snowdonia National Park.

We recently installed one of our outdoor screens at the visitor centre for Snowdonia National Park. The main challenges for installing outdoor digital signage in this type of environment are ensuring screens are vandal proof, are highly visible in bright…

Digital Outdoor Advertising Screens – the way to go!

Advertising via the use of advertising boards and posters on high streets and in other busy outdoor locations has been around for a long time and has been very effective as the advertisements are postioned to be easily seen by…

Things to consider when choosing your Digital Signage provider

For most businesses looking at getting a digital signage solution keeping down the cost is a high priority. However it is even more important to get high quality support for your digital signage installation as inadequate support or unreliable hardware/software…

Digital Signage installed in award winning museum

We have recently installed digital signage in The Hepworth Wakefield who were awarded Museum of the year in 2017. The museum, contacted us to provide digital signage in their reception and entrance areas to replace leaflets and paper advertising material…

Benefits of Digital Advertising Screens

Digital signage can be used to communicate all types of information across many sectors but this article will concetrate on the benefits of using electronic displays for digital screen advertising. That is, replacing traditional static advertising boards with digital advertising…

What are Digital Easels?

In simple terms a digital easel is basically a lightweight portable free standing digital sign and is so named because it’s frame and support legs resemble those of a traditional easel. Digital easels can be moved very easily so are…

Design Tips to make the most of your Digital Menu Boards

It is accepted that digital menu boards in takeaways, restaurants and other food/drink outlets are essential nowadays. They look attractive, eye-catching and very welcoming and are also an essential part of the branding of the outlet as they are instantly…

Digital Signage Solutions Explained

It is well known that digital signage solutions have a variety of benefits, the main one being that digital signs offer much better communication than old fashioned signs and posters. Content is more eye-catching and can be updated easily which…

Things to consider with Retail Digital Signage

Retail digital signage is getting more and more  popular in retail shop outlets but to get the most from it there are a few things that need to be considered. High Bright Window Displays – 55″ with Dual pole floor…

DMS installs 5000th Digital Signage Screen

We are please to announce we recently installed our 5000th digital signage screen recently while fulfilling the requirements of luxury brands retailer Hugh Rice. This a landmark moment for us as we reflect on our growth since our formation over…

Whiteboards and Flip Charts have gone Digital

The traditional meeting room white board and flip chart can now be replaced by digital versions which have many benefits. Interactive digital whiteboards allow multiple users to connect and then display content (spreadsheets, documents, etc), annotate, draw, write and more…

Are Digital Menu Boards Worth the Cost?

Digital menu boards have become more and more popular and are seen as essential for food outlets such as takeaways, restaurants, cafes, etc. There are many obvious benefits but a question that is sometimes asked is whether they are worth…

LED Screens Vs LCD Screens

“Are your screens LED or LCD screens?” We often get calls from potential clients asking the above question or something similar when they are starting their first Digital Signage project. The answer is an LED (Light Emmitting Diode) display is…

We’ve won the Huddersfield Town AFC Shooting Stars award!

Digital Media Systems is the latest company to win Huddersfield Town’s Shooting Stars Award in association with Lucas Lee & Partners.   Avtar Singh, the Managing Director at Digital Media Systems, said on winning the award: “We are absolutely delighted…

Exciting Growth of Digital Signage Company

Digital Media Systems has expanded its operations by moving from Brighouse to larger premises in Elland, in the heart of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The digital signage specialist has repurposed and refurbished a run-down public house on the outskirts of the…

How Outdoor Digital Signage Can Survive Winter

Written by our MD, Avtar Singh, this article first appeared on Digital Signage Today. Implementing your outdoor digital signage correctly is critical to its success. There are hundreds of examples where hardware has been implemented poorly or is not right…

Airport parking gets outdoor displays with ANPR triggered content

Park First owns and manages over 4,500 parking spaces at Glasgow International Airport these benefit from sophisticated on-line booking websites such as – www.directparking.co.uk and www.parknfly.co.uk also state of the art number plate recognition systems track your bookings. Phase I…

Yankee Candle – In store Digital Signage

Yankee Candle® is known for authentic and true-to-life fragrances. With a rich history dating back to 1969, you can find a fragrance to suit any room and create the perfect ambience. The new larger Brent Cross shopping centre store opened…

Have Digital Menu Boards reached critical mass?

Digital signage is becoming increasingly common in both quick service and fast casual restaurants, as digital menu boards, as order confirmation and promotion boards and even in the drive-thru. So for this month’s “Ask the experts” feature, we asked Jeff…

NEC V Series with built in Droid player and squareVIEW DSA software

Equipped with an integrated high-performance multi-media player, the new MultiSync V Series-DRD offers a simple yet impressive digital signage solution. Using robust commercial components, the displays offer optimum visual ergonomics and state-of-the-art connectivity at an impressively low TCO, ideal for…

Doggy DOOH campaign warms hearts: Westfield Stratford

Digital signage took the old saw about stray dogs — “He followed me home; can we keep him?” — to an entirely new place earlier this year in the U.K. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home animal shelter earlier this year…