Cal Poly Maritime Academy

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Cal Poly Maritime Academy in the San Francisco Bay Area

In a few words

“Play is just awesome! It’s like the superhero of digital signage – reliable, flexible, and won’t break the bank. Plus, it’s super easy for everyone to use. The Cal Poly Maritime Academy fell in love because Play just gets the job done”.

“It’s the go-to solution that ticks all the boxes – and it doesn’t hurt the budget. So, why do they love it? Because it’s not just a signage tool; it’s a game-changer that makes everyone’s life easier!”

Cal Poly Maritime Academy logoEdward PakenhamAdministrator, Cal Poly Maritime AcademyVisit their website: Cal Poly Maritime Academy

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1929
No more daily USB updates
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“Play Digital Signage is the go-to solution that ticks all the boxes without hurting the budget. Why? Because it’s not just a signage tool; it’s a game-changer that makes everyone’s life easier!”

Can you describe your role?

“My name is Edward Pakenham, I am the administrator at Cal Poly Maritime Academy. I oversee all administrative tasks and serve as the project manager for our digital signage solution at the academy.”

How easy was it to get started with Play Digital Signage?

“It was easy for me to take on the digital signage project. Many of our templates and menus were already built by a previous colleague. All I had to do was reach out to Play through the live chat and have a conversation with the CEO, Lars Normark, on the phone.”

“After that, we were all set and ready to launch. The kitchen staff LOVE Play; it’s super easy for them to log in, change or update items on the menu, and publish within minutes.”

The training vessel Golden Bear of Cal Poly Maritime Academy

How did you first hear about Play Digital Signage?

“A former colleague passed on the digital signage project to me before leaving the academy and gave a brief introduction to Play Digital Signage. Despite Play not being effectively utilized initially, CEO Lars Normark from Play Digital Signage, Inc. and I worked together to set up the system.”

“We streamlined our content scheduling, and it operates seamlessly now. Before switching to Play Digital Signage, we used Canva - a platform that required daily USB drive updates for content changes. It was a hassle and time-consuming. The shift to digital signage significantly enhanced our communication approach”.

The Official Flag of Cal Poly Maritime Academy

What was the initial reaction to Play?

“Play Digital Signage, Inc. is LOVED by our staff. Its simplicity, intuitive design, and user-friendly interface make it accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise. The students especially value the consistently updated and reliable information Play provides”.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is situated on the picturesque waterfront campus in Vallejo, California

Why did you choose Play Digital Signage?

“The biggest reason besides the price was the scheduling feature. It has taken off a big stress factor and workload, just being able to schedule menu boards, informative playlists and general information, and have them change automatically”.

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