HP SignagePlayers and Scala QuickStart
Scala, the world's leading software platform for digital signage, and HP, the world's leading manufacturer of personal computers, have joined forces to offer two new HP SignagePlayers featuring Scala QuickStart. The new SignagePlayers from HP are preloaded with Scala's award-winning software, and offer a new and innovative "zero-configuration" scheme for easy setup. Combined with Scala's QuickStart service, the two companies believe that they have achieved a significant break-through in terms of ease of use. Just plug it in, turn it on, and enter a code that shows up on the screen. It's that easy. In fact in most cases, you don't even have to use a keyboard or mouse to setup your new HP SignagePlayer. You'll be up and running in minutes.
Scala QuickStart provides the power, flexibility and reliability of Scala through a quick, easy and cost effective digital signage deployment for companies seeking an easier solution to get started in Digital Signage. Targeted for end-users who want a simple to use interface, with an “out of the box” experience. Scala QuickStart is the perfect solution for corporate reception areas, educational institutions, independent retailers and many other users who do not want to be concerned with complex network management, without compromising on content quality and delivery reliability.
Graphical User Interface, accessible via any internet connected device
- No server software installation and maintenance
- No server hardware management and maintenance
- Simple monthly fee, no contract, super easy setup, 3 year on site hardware warranty from HP
It’s a simple way to get started with Digital Signage. This online service enables you to get started within minutes of receiving your Media Player, following the 6 easy steps to success. In the future, if your network needs to mature to a more sophisticated solution, you can upgrade to the full Scala platform without losing any data, content or customizations.
Scala takes care of all the back-end server work including implementation, setup, monitoring, updates, backups, hardware maintenance, and system recovery.
- Simple, easy to use graphics user interface
- Scheduling of content to single output player devices
- RSS, metadata, message templates and approval
- User levels and concurrent multi-user support
- Landscape and portrait orientation
- Multi-language support
- All major Scala supported content types; including video, images, Flash, interactive content and Scala scripts

If you are interested in signing up to be a Scala QuickStart reseller, click here.
If you are a Scala reseller, and need to sign up as an HP reseller, click here.
For more information from HP, go to
http://www.hp.com/go/digitalsignage (Americas) or
http://www.hp.com/eur/digitalsignage (EMEA).

