Friday, 25 November 2011

Milan Transport Agency Employs Scala-Powered Digital Signage to Jump-Start its Renewal Project

Milan, Italy (PRWEB) March 24, 2011

The Milan Transport Agency (ATM) and the City of Milan are on a mission to modernize both the underground and above-ground public transportation network. The entire revitalization process includes plans to replace all vehicles with more environmentally friendly versions, improve transportation efficiency, and increase safety and comfort for travelers. ATM turned to Scala Certified Partner M-Cube, to design an integrated digital network for this high-profile project.


The new network spans 42-inch LCD displays sealed in unbreakable glass located in underground train station mezzanines. The network communicates ATM corporate messages, network service updates, alternate routes and emergency messages. There is also a panic button connected to the mezzanine monitors to provide default messages in case of an emergency. A push of the button will alert the ATM control room, which will then manage the messaging to stations affected by the situation or the entire network.


At the above-ground transportation stations of the airport bus line San Babila/Linate, M-Cube has implemented information poles with two 26-inch LED monitors per pole, providing visibility from all sides. The monitors have been optically bonded to ensure visibility in all weather conditions and direct sunlight. These displays provide information about the position of the bus on its route, and arrival time at the stop where the traveler is viewing the screen.


ATMs communications offices were searching for a digital signage network that could live up to all of the information tasks needed, while communicating over an extensive network and one that was able to integrate existing system functionality. In addition, ATM needed the network to serve as a communication tool between their staff and headquarters. Scala was chosen to provide the software for this project because it is the most reliable and flexible on the market.


The adoption of the Scala platform as ATMs corporate decision to implement its digital signage network was clearly a strategic choice, said Roberto Carreri, ATM Project Manager. Because of its flexibility to integrate with our existing databases and current application environment, the Scala system enables ATM to communicate important information in an easy-to-understand format, using captivating graphics, while distributing multiple messages simultaneously over a complex network without any extra development work.


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