These can include LCD, LED, or touchscreen displays. Although, in theory, almost any screen can be used for digital signage, it is recommended to opt for a digital signage monitor. Here is an article that will help guide you on the subject.
What are the differences between our licences?
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FAQ
It is only possible to combine Pro and Premium license types. For example, you may have screens using Premium licenses and screens using Pro licenses.
* It is not possible to combine the Starter license with other types of licenses.
Display network
Generally speaking, one ITESlive licence is required for each media player, and one player is required for each screen. Note that the player can be connected to the screen or external.

Some external media players have more than one video output. If so, note that a licence is required for each of your screens.

Note: If you show exactly the same content on all of your screens, it doesn’t change anything in terms of the number of licences required.
Video wall
If you use several screens to create a larger display surface, you need only one licence. However, if you show different content on each of the screens in the video wall, you will need multiple licences.
ITESMEDIA can direct you towards a partner so you may complete the purchases for your digital signage project. This article outlines the equipment you need.
You can also use your own equipment if you prefer.
A digital display setup requires a monitor and a media player. Please note that ITESlive can run both on a monitor with an integrated player and on an external media player.
Monitor
Media player
ITESMEDIA is compatible with digital signage players running on Android, Windows, BrightSign, and Linux.
For digital signage monitors equipped with a SoC (System on a Chip), the use of an external media player is not required.
To learn about the minimum requirements for each type of player, please refer to the article
What are the minimum requirements
Talk to one of our advisors to find out which solution best suits your needs.
Interested in learning more about the other components of a digital display ecosystem? Read on!
Our features in details
1. CONTENT MANAGER (CMS)
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
3. NUMBER OF USERS
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Number of users per plan
Starter: 5 users
Pro: 10 users
Premium: unlimited
The image below shows the page to manage users and permission
4. USER AND PERMISSION MANAGEMENT
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
6. DATA HOSTING ON MICROSOFT AZURE
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
7. KNOWLEDGE BASE AND ONLINE HELP
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
8. FREE SOFTWARE UPDATES
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
The image below shows the page to edit profile and manage email notifications
9. REMOTE MONITORING OF DIGITAL DISPLAY NETWORK AND NOTIFICATIONS
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
*Features may vary from one type of license to another.
10. IMAGE BANK INCLUDED
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
An extensive image bank is included in the platform
The Image below shows the zone template editor
11. SCREEN LAYOUT EDITOR (MULTIZONE DISPLAY)
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
The screen layout editor allows users to create new models or edit existing models.
The Image below shows the zone template editor

The Image below shows the zone template editor

L’image ci-dessous montre l’éditeur de clips
12. CLIP CONFIGURATION (CALENDAR, TRANSITION, PRIORITY, DURATION)
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
The clip editor serves to define the properties of the clip, the transition type and the play length are exemples of theses properties. Also, the broadcast scheduler makes it easy to manage the network in a way to always show relevant information at the right time without any effort.
13. INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP SCREEN MANAGEMENT
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Using playlists, it is possible to manage the content of a screen, a set of screens or an entire network of screens.
14. SCREEN ON/OFF SCHEDULE
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
The display on/off schedule enables users to set up active hours for the displays.
15. BANDWIDTH
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
All plans have access to 10 GBytes of bandwidth per month.
The ITESlive system includes a bandwidth tracker, which estimates bandwidth use based on the programmed display settings when the tool is launched. A bandwidth report is also available on the ITESlive Studio.
* An additional charge of 0.25$ applies for each additional GByte.
16. DATA STORAGE
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
There are no restrictions on the volume of media you can upload to the platform.
17. LIVE PREVIEW
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Once you have added content to the various zones, you can preview the entire display.
When creating a message, there is a real-time preview of the content being edited that is displayed to the right of the message creation window. This allows the user to obtain a visual of the final result of the message being created without having to leave the modification window.
18. PLAYLIST
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
What is displayed on screen is defined by the content of the playlist. This can include various content types such as images, messages, RSS feeds, weather information and so forth. Every piece of content added to a playlist is referred to as a clip. Clips run one after another, just like a music playlist. Playlists make it possible to manage the content for a set of screens or an entire network, without having to reprogram each screen individually.
19. TIME AND DATE
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Every plan offers the possibility to display the time and the date, which is proven to be a good, simple eye catcher for all audiences.
The image below shows the page to manage RSS Feed
20. RSS FEEDS
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
STARTER, PRO and PREMIUM plans offer the possibility to display one or more RSS feed. RSS feeds are proven to be good, simple eye catchers.
21. WEATHER FORECAST
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
STARTER, PRO and PREMIUM plans offer the possibility to display the weather forecast of the user location. The weather forecast is a good and simple eye catcher.
22. YOUTUBE AND VIMEO
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Play Vimeo and YouTube videos on your screens. Simply enter the URL in the designated field.

23. IMAGES AND VIDEOS
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Each plan offers the possibility to add images and videos in ITESlive’s studio. These can be broadcasted on the screens.
24. SCREEN SAVER
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
25. MICROSOFT TEAMS
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
26. WEB SHARING
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
27. SINGLE SIGN ON (SSO)
INCLUDED WITH: STARTER, PRO AND PREMIUM
Possibility of logging in with Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Entra ID.
28. MULTILINGUAL DISPLAY MODULE
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
Notably, it is possible to manage the distribution of multilingual content within the same message without having to create a duplicate message.
29. OAuth2/OpenID (EX. Entra ID)
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The ITESlive Studio enables integration with a OAuth2/OpenID provider (e.g., Entra ID), which enables you to use existing user accounts instead of having to create new accounts by using their email address as their credentials. You can also assign an ITESlive Studio role to a Group of your OAuth2/OpenID provider.
30. ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION MODULE (PLAYERS, SITES, GROUPS AND TAGS)
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The advanced distribution module helps centrally manage the content displayed on screens regardless of the source. Users can share distribution lists and all types of clips on specified screens. It is also possible to create tags to custom manage content deployment.
31. MESSAGE MODULE
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
Easily create communications with message clip templates. Simply select the desired clip message and type in your text
32. TEMPLATE BANK INCLUDED
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
A template bank is included with the software. Choose any template you like and use it as is, or you can customize it. You can seamlessly create and edit templates with the content template editor.
33. EMERGENCY MESSAGE
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
Pro and premium plans offer the possibility to set up an emergency message. This type of message is easy to activate, or it can be activated automatically under predefined conditions.
34. FACEBOOOK
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
This feature allows you to automatically display your Facebook page publications and the number of likes associated; It also allows you to display Facebook page reviews. Several visuals are available in the ITESlive software.
35. LIVE STREAMING
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The Live stream feature lets you share content from a “live” on your display. For example, you can share a Teams live stream.
36. CONTENT TEMPLATE EDITOR AND DISPLAY RULES
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The content template editor and display rules let users create new templates and modify existing ones. A template defines how content is displayed in a given zone. Each template can be assigned a title, a paragraph and a date. Templates make it easier to post new content, ensure the consistency of messages of the same nature and enjoy a high level of flexibility. There are several ways to create templates, from building them around static elements to integrating external data. The editor can also be used to set display rules that will determine how the template information is deployed. This can be based on the content of a user-configurable field or external data, as the case may be.
Real estate (clip template) – This template includes information that is automatically pulled from an authorised real estate feed.
Message (clip template) – The information in this template will be entered by the users in the Web Studio.
External data (clip template) – This type of template allows you to integrate information produced outside the Web Studio such as RSS feeds, Excel documents, XML files, etc.
Weather (clip template) – This template allows you to integrate real-time weather information.
Directory (clip template) – This template includes a look up list ( building tenants, staff names, office locations…) Which is entered by users in the Web Studio.
Urgent Message (clip template) – This template is used in an emergency situation; the content of the message is prioritized and is displayed seconds after being activated.
Room schedule (clip template) – This template includes the room reservations and the tenants occupying the rooms. Both the tenant information and reservations are added by the users in the Web Studio.
Menu (clip template) – This template includes menu information that is created by the users of the Web Studio
37. INPUT SOURCE (TELEVISION, CAMERA...)
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The “Input Source” feature allows you to display content that is plugged into one of the input sources (eg HDMI In) of the screen or media player. This feature makes it possible to broadcast, for example, television or even camera content. It is possible to display this content in one of the zones of the screen or in full screen mode.
38. MEDIA RSS
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
Media RSS works somewhat like an RSS feed. It is an URL with information that is automatically updated by a service provider. Usually, this type of service requires an agreement with the company that supplies the information. Media RSS is used specifically for multimedia news feeds.
39. USER ROLE MANAGEMENT
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
User permissions can be simplified by assigning roles to each user. A user can grant a set of predefined permissions to another user rather than activate them one at a time for each new account.
40. TIMELINE
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
The broadcast calendar allows you to see the planned content on the timeline. It is possible to filter by type of content (media, message, RSS feeds, etc.) This set up is perfect to understand at a glance the content that will play in a calendar.
41. DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZATION
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
It is even possible to synchronize the display (to broadcast exactly the same content at the same time on different screens), even if the customer uses devices that all have different operating systems.
42. GOOGLE SLIDES, GOOGLE DOCS AND GOOGLE SHEETS
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
To broadcast your Google Slides, Google Docs and Google Sheets documents on your screens, just insert the URL in the dedicated field.
43. OFFICE 365
INCLUDED WITH: PRO AND PREMIUM
Easily distribute your Office 365 documents (Office Word, Office Excel, Office PowerPoint) directly to your screens.
44. CONTENT MODIFICATION AUDIT
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
This feature allows you to check the history of any changes completed whether it is an addition, a deletion or the modification of a resource. The system records the user who completes the change as well as the content of the item that has been changed, added, or deleted.
45. ANALYTICS AND PROOF OF DISPLAY
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Reports containing data that serve as proof of display (number of appearances of each message) and usage statistics for interactive displays.
46. WEB PLAGE DISPLAY
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Put any web page up on your screens. Note that it will not be clickable unless a touch screen is used.
47. WAYFINDING AND BOOKING CALENDAR
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
In the ITESlive calendar, create upcoming events that will be subsequently uploaded to your screens. For example, say an event is planned for Room B on May 7. You can enter it into your calendar now and, on the day itself, visitors will be directed to the location.
In addition, a screen in front of the room will show the name of the event. You can also link the calendar to one of your databases to automate the entire process.
48. OUTLOOK CALENDAR (ROOM MANAGEMENT)
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
In your Outlook calendar, create upcoming events. Your events will be on your screens at the time you set it. For example, on May 7th there is an event in room B; you can already put that date onto the Outlook calendar. And on that day, visitors will be able to see which room this event is held. In addition, a screen in front of the room shows the name of the event.
49. EXTERNAL DATA INTEGRATION (XML, JSON, XLS, CSV, API)
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
PREMIUM plan offers the possibility to display real-time information coming from external databases in different formats: XML, CSV, Excel and API (custom). Automated content allows you to show relevant, timely info with very little effort. This is why ITESMEDIA automates the digital signage of its customers and has been doing so since the installation of its first screen in a real estate company 20 years ago.
Example # 1: Cities can use it to automatically display the number of parking spots available in the various parking lots or to display the adherence to a transit schedule.
Example # 2: Real estate companies can use it to automatically display new listings and listing changes.
Example # 3: Manufacturing companies can use it to automatically display data from their CRM, ERP, WMS and other data sources.
Example # 4: Convention Centers can use it to manage the rooms and direct visitors through an interactive wayfinding system.
50. CHART AND TABLES - KPI
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Display charts and tables to make data instantly engaging and accessible. Tables can be created using internal data. For example, you can show a chart with a real-time production rate.
51. SCREEN AND TOUCH SCREEN KIOSK INTERACTIVITY
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Your data is used to create and personalize a design so your clients can take full advantage of the interactive experience.
52. REAL-TIME PASSENGER INFORMATION (GTFS-RT)
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Integration of the transport data transfer standard GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) used by Google. This allows the broadcasting of schedules of public transport services in real time (subway, bus, train).
53. DYNAMIC STAKING - PARKING
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Show how many spots are actually left in a parking facility. The location of each facility in Montreal is available on the platform. To learn more, please see our case study, carried out in conjunction with the Montreal city.
https://blog.itesmedia.tv/en/case-study-dynamic-staking-montreal-city/
54. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
A custom-made interactive map helps people find their way around a building. Visitors can use screens and/ or interactive kiosks to pinpoint their desired location or room number.
55. ON-PREMISE HOSTING AVAILABLE
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
When it comes to data automation with screens displaying real-time information, some organizations prefer to host their digital signage network.
56. ITESLIVE API (DATA AND CONTROL)
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
The ITESlive API manages communications between the Studio and media players, including content updates, status reports, screen captures and more. In addition, it is possible to complete the integration of ITESlive API calls in your applications to automate your content or effectively upload data for inclusion in your display.
57. GOOGLE MY MAPS
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
Maps from Google My Maps allow the customization of a navigation map in the same style as the Google Maps. It is necessary to include the desired points for navigation on the map. Therefore, only the desired points are included in the navigation of the Google My Maps.
58. TRANSPORT MESSAGE MODULE
INCLUDED WITH: PREMIUM
The message module enables users to create and share a targeted message about specific stops and routes.
