VIA ALTA DS 2 Receives Capital Networks ‘Audience for Android’ Certification
Gail Chiasson, North American Editor
Taipei, Taiwan-based VIA Technologies Inc. announced Thursday, Dec. 3/15) that the VIA ALTA DS 2 Android media player has gained certification for Capital Networks ‘Audience for Android’ Digital Signage software.
The VIA ALTA DS 2 is promoted as ideal for delivering content to two independent screens such as dual-sided billboards often found in retail and public settings. The system can also accommodate 1×2 setups with independent or extended screen content support mode for menu boards or timetable displays in restaurant or transportation settings.
“We’re delighted that the VIA ALTA DS 2 meets the exacting performance and compatibility requirements for Capital Networks certification,” says Richard Brown, vice-president of international marketing, VIA Technologies. “The combination of the VIA ALTA DS 2 and Audience for Android provides an ultra-reliable solution for mission-critical dual-output applications at a fraction of the cost of typical dual-output PCs, without sacrificing performance.”
“Commercial grade media players that run Google’s Android operating system are rare, but incredibly important to digital signage network operators who demand high reliability, management tools and predictable supply chains,” says Jim Vair, vice-president of business development at Capital Networks, Markham, Ontario, Canada. “The VIA ALTA DS distinguishes itself from this elite group with its ability to deliver two distinct, independent video outputs from one affordable, solid state player.”
Designed with scalability in mind, Audience for Android provides a user friendly, cost effective solution to network operators just entering into the digital signage market, as well as established network operators looking to expand existing installations.
The VIA ALTA DS 2 is a compact fanless Android media player. Compatible with the latest Android Signage Content Management apps, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is available with a signage software solution pack featuring Android 4.4.2 as well as the VIA Smart ETK comprising a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer for safeguarding against system crashes, WOL, RTC wake-up, and a sample app.
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