The news is filled with stories about cybersecurity threats, from ransomware to Facebook hacks. Major industry conferences have sessions on cybersecurity headlining the agenda. This isn’t hype. The threats are real. The risk is real. And the likelihood of a data breach increases every day. 

By replacing static banners, posters, menus and other displays with digital signage, organizations have been able to keep customers engaged and entertained while sharing promotional offers. More recently, organizations have been deploying interactive digital signage solutions that take engagement and personalization to a whole new level.

Cities around the world participated in blackout drills during World War II. Street lights were turned off, automobile headlights were dimmed, and windows were covered with heavy curtains, blankets or blinds. The idea was that enemy bombers would not be able to accurately target what they couldn’t see.

The wireless network has become an essential component of the IT infrastructure. Once considered a “nice-to-have” technology, it now supports ever-increasing numbers of mobile users and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. High levels of performance, availability and security are required. That means growing headaches for administrators who must manage large and highly complex wireless networks.

An in-store Wi-Fi system is now an essential element of the retail shopping experience. Nearly 80 percent of all shoppers use a mobile device to search for product information while shopping in physical stores, according to a study by content management provider Salsify.