m-cast technology
A highly scalable, open architecture

m-cast is a media scheduling and display system designed to run digital signage and digital advertising systems. It is built on industry standard PC hardware and software technology.

The m-cast system runs on standard specification Intel compatible PC, running the Microsoft Windows operating system. An upcoming release will include support for a Linux based player system.

m-cast uses all standard media types, seamlessly moving from one type to another.

Media is booked onto the m-cast system centrally. A single m-cast scheduler can control hundreds or thousands of remote m-cast screens. The media is transmitted out to the remote locations by satellite, IP networks or by CD Rom. The m-cast name is derived from this concept of highly targeted"media broadcasting".

The media for display is generally stored by the m-cast Player on its local hard drive - so there is no need to have the Player computer always connected to central head office. This "store and forward" methodology protects the m-cast system from network outages and can significantly reduce operating costs.