PPDS, an exclusive global provider of Philips ProfessionalDisplays and dedicated AV software solutions, is delighted to announce theglobal launch of ‘PPDS Publisher’, an exciting new app designed to help hotelsand other hospitality environments maximise their engagement with guests andcustomers, providing effortless content creation and scheduling opportunitieson Philips B-Line 4K Business TVs.

Part of PPDS' commitment to delivering anever-evolving choice of ‘total solutions’ to the hospitality market, PPDS Publisher– developed in-house and in consultation with partners and customers – is theindustry’s most advanced and intuitive application of its kind, providing thetools and freedom for businesses to remotely take total control of their visualcommunication needs and creative ambitions, limited only by imagination.

The Philips B-Line Business TV Series –available in 43”-75” variants – is one of PPDS' most versatile and flexibledisplay ranges, providing a perfect hybrid of entertaining and informativecontent, easily doubling as an alternative to digital signage.

Your display, your content

Perfect for hotels and hospitality environments of all sizes, the PPDSPublisher app now comes embedded into all new PhilipsB-Line Business TVs, and can be quickly added to existing ones via a simplesoftware update, for free.

Requiring zero training, users can simply download PPDS Publisher – available free-of charge via the App Store and Google Play store – onto their preferred smart device (including smartphones and tablets). The app can then beseamlessly and securely linked to their network of TVs.

The intuitive PPDS Publisher platform presents users with an extensive list of opportunities to start creating and building aportfolio of content that can be shared directly on Philips Business TVs. 

For ease and inspiration, the platform comes with a growing choice of templates, which can be selected and tailored to suit.Content can be displayed on the entire screen, or presented alongside other forms, such as the screening of live sporting events.

Right on schedule

Breaking further beyond the limitations and obstacles of other platforms, PPDS Publisher also offers the ability for hospitality businesses to schedule content at specific times, such as for the launch of planned marketing and promotions, or for specific sales periods within any given day.

Content can be fully managed as part of a playlist, with all content set to be presented for specific durations. It can be looped throughout the day, or as part of a slide show. Ad hoc content can easily be created and immediately displayed in real-time, all managed securely via asingle device.

This and so much more, with regular updates being added for even greater choice and value.

 Jan van Hecke, Global Product Manager, ProfessionalTV at PPDS, commented: “At PPDS, we are committed to supporting our customersand partners, ensuring we meet their evolving needs, be that through hardware or dedicated software solutions. In fast-paced hospitality environments, it’s important for businesses to utilise and seize every opportunity, and with PPDS Publisher, we’re giving them the tools and freedom to act on their instincts and ambitions in the fastest, most secure, and cost-efficient way. 

“The PPDS Publisher app is yet another example of PPDS listening to and delivering on the demands of our customers. At PPDS, we go beyond the display, and, with PPDS Publisher, we have built a solution that will help our customers to truly maximise the benefits and opportunities available throughPhilips B-Line Business TVs, letting them unleash their creative minds and ideas, to better their business prospects. This is an A-star update for PhilipsB-Line.”

To learn more about PPDS, please visit the website here, or contact your local PPDS sales manager.