Zcast

Zcast by Zignage LLC is a live data rendering and visualization solution designed to enhance the digital experience for businesses of all sizes. According to the vendor, Zcast enables the real-time rendering and visualization of live data, including dynamic feeds from social media and API-driven content, without the need for human intervention. This product is aimed at various professions and industries, such as retail, financial services, transportation, education, and entertainment.

Key Features

Live data rendering: According to the vendor, Zcast allows businesses to display up-to-date information and dynamic feeds from social media and API-driven content in real-time, without the need for human intervention.

Minimal human intervention: The vendor claims that Zcast automates content upload, composition, and scheduling processes, reducing the need for human intervention. It supports various automated upload methods and offers both automated and manual content composition.

Next-Generation Content Management Systems: Zcast provides a management interface for digital content that the vendor describes as powerful and intuitive. It supports video transcoding for optimized playback and offers granular permissions and role-based user account management. Additionally, it allows for easy device management to control and monitor digital signage devices.

Interactive Data Visualization: According to the vendor, Zcast offers interactive data visualization capabilities, enabling users to create custom data widgets. It supports REST-based API for building full UX flows and allows integration with third-party systems through widget and player APIs.

Service & Support - Bronze: The vendor states that Zcast's Bronze service level includes a minimum term commitment of 1 year, a multi-tenant server with 1TB storage, support for all Zignage players, an online ticket system for escalation and support, and an average response time of 4 hours with a resolution time of 48 hours.

Service & Support - Silver: According to the vendor, Zcast's Silver service level includes a minimum term commitment of 3 years, a single-tenant server with 2TB storage, support for all Zignage players, a faster response time of 2 hours, a resolution time of 8 hours, and extended coverage hours from 8am to 8pm EST.

Service & Support - Gold: The vendor claims that Zcast's Gold service level includes a minimum term commitment of 3 years, a single-tenant server with 3TB storage, no support for virtual players, 24/7/365 coverage for immediate assistance, a response time of 30 minutes, and a resolution time of 4 hours.

Usability: Zcast offers an intuitive management interface for easy content creation and management, according to the vendor. It includes video transcoding for optimized playback on digital signage devices, granular permissions, and role-based user account management for secure access control. Additionally, it provides device management capabilities for efficient control and monitoring of devices.

Extensibility: According to the vendor, Zcast provides a clear upgrade path from on-premises to SaaS to PaaS, allowing users to adapt and upgrade to new technologies and functionalities. It supports out-of-the-box integration with various systems and platforms and offers customization through REST-based API for building full UX flows. Additionally, it provides a Widget API for creating custom data widgets.