A solution has been launched that enables easy remote control and management of digital information displays (DID), such as LED display boards.

K-Sys (CEO Cheon Byung-min) announced on the 14th that it has recently developed the DID remote management system "K-Signage (V2.0)" and will apply it to the supply and operation of its DID devices.

K-Signage is a solution that allows for the remote control and management of various content—including videos, photos, and PowerPoint documents—for DID displays via the internet or a local network.

It works by uploading and storing content on a server, then transmitting it to DID devices according to a set schedule to display the content. Both the DID devices and the content can be managed according to desired schedules and content.

K-Signage’s features are categorized into monitoring, schedule management, content management, and user management.

Monitoring displays the operational status and playback status of all DID devices or specific groups. Schedule management handles standard schedules and special event schedules for DID operation, and allows users to check the addition, deletion, and modification of content for DID devices.

Content management allows users to upload content from their computers to the server and manage uploaded content and folder contents. User management allows users to add or delete users and change passwords.

With existing DID devices and content management systems, administrators had to perform tasks manually via a connected PC whenever necessary. Even with DIDs equipped with remote control features, control was only possible through an intermediate server administrator due to security concerns.

K-Signage can be directly operated and managed via a customer-dedicated network using an internally installed server PC. By using Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), users can connect directly to the data center server without an internal server, enabling control from anywhere.

K-Sys plans to provide K-Signage to customers alongside its digital display supply and installation services to enhance sales synergy.

President Cheon Byung-min stated, “We can remotely and automatically manage DID systems, such as digital billboards, which are difficult to manage due to individual controls, thereby maximizing operational efficiency,” adding, “We expect this to significantly contribute to the expansion of the digital signage market, which is gaining attention as a new industry.”

Meanwhile, digital signage is a next-generation growth industry that integrates information and communications technology (ICT) with advertising and video content. It is gaining attention as a next-generation display market capable of revitalizing display demand, which has recently reached its limits despite growth centered on TVs and smartphones.

Installation locations are also expanding beyond traditional venues like theaters and stadiums to include high-rise buildings, subways, and educational institutions—facilities frequented by large numbers of people. Recently, functionality has been enhanced through integration with cutting-edge ICT technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and holograms.

The global digital signage market is projected to grow from $15 billion last year to $20 billion by 2020. In the domestic market, the DID sector is estimated to reach 700 billion won next year, while the LED display sector is projected to reach 500 billion won.

Last year, South Korea revised and enacted the “Act on the Management of Outdoor Advertisements and the Promotion of the Outdoor Advertising Industry,” laying the groundwork for revitalizing the digital signage industry.