We are offering new webinar training for Appspace this month. The first is a good introduction for new users of our digital signage solution. The second is for users wanting to do more with Appspace. Continue reading Upcoming Training for Appspace Digital Signage
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Appspace v5.8 Now Available for Digital Signage
We have upgraded our digital signage solution Appspace (formerly known as Nexus On-Demand) and are now able to deploy the updated digital signage system campus-wide. This latest version will enable new features, performance improvements, better browser support, and the ability to add additional networks to support more players on campus. Continue reading Appspace v5.8 Now Available for Digital Signage
Appspace upgrade is nearly complete.
This month, OIT upgraded the Appspace (formerly Nexus) software that runs the various digital displays on campus. The vendor has installed our digital signage solution on a more robust server with the latest version of Appspace. The vendor also provided training to current users of the software.
In that training, we discovered some issues with the permissions. Some users were not able to create new signage applications but were allowed to edit already created ones. We are working with the vendor to resolving this issue and hope to have a resolution soon.
One feature our team was able to implement was an improved login. In the past, you would have to use a unique password, and not your SMU one, to log on to the system. On the new system, you will log in using your SMU ID and password for edit content on the digital signage.
The new system will also have a new URL – appspace.smu.edu. Our next task will be to join all of the existing players to the new server, which is done by launching the Appspace player application on each player PC. We will be contacting the signage owner to arrange a time for the switch. Once we make the configuration switch on each player, we will ask the owner to verify with the signage is functioning and the editors can log on to the system and edit content.
Appspace May Update
The Appspace (formerly Nexus) server has been upgraded, and the content has been migrated over. We are currently testing the server. We have a trainer on campus this Thursday at 10 AM for anyone interested in learning the new system. You can register for the training by going to smu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6A1FRwz1sXcVokB. If you are not able to make the training will offer additional training later this summer.
If you have any problems or concerns, please contact the IT Help Desk at 214-768-HELP (4357).
An Appspace Update
We have successfully installed the updated Appspace (formerly Nexus) software on a new server. As mentioned in our recent newsletter, we are upgrading Appspace to the latest version of 5.8 from our current version of 4.2.2 to enable new features, performance improvements, and the ability to add additional networks for more players on campus.
We are currently migrating content over from the current Appspace server at digitalsigns.smu.edu to the new server. Starting next week, we will be testing the new server and updates. We will then work with you to update the server settings on your Player PC to point to the new server. Once the Player PC is directed to the new server, you will need to upload any layout changes made sine April 18th to the new player application.
We will have a trainer on campus next week for anyone interested in learning the new system. You can register for the training by going to smu.edu/ITTraining. We will offer additional training later this summer.
