Accuracy and convenience of tasking sign locations, especially way finding, almost demands cloud connectivity. The cloud may be served via a third party or that of the university. All one can do is to be mindful of the risks and rewards and hope for the best. Ask any bank or hospital.Personally I'm not a fan of cloud based systems, so I am asking if anyone is using it or has any opinions about the idea.
Our sign shop here at UVA is growing and moving. We are merging with another department that wants to implement an online sign management system called Sign Agent. www.signagent.com
Personally I'm not a fan of cloud based systems, so I am asking if anyone is using it or has any opinions about the idea.
Thanks in advance
I can't speak to SignAgent specifically.
About 5 years ago we went to a cloud based system that houses Sales/Design/Production/Installation. They growing pains were difficult, but I don't know how we did without it.
There is a trail for everything so, you can see when something was changed from proofed to printed to quality controlled. Plus it keeps your attached quotes/customer files/proofs with the job indefinitely.
We used a different software/paper workflow and there weren't enough details kept/provided when we would have reorders. Now all the info is in there and hard for people to skimp on details.
In less than a month we’re launching a new Build UI for sign fabrication and installation. The current Design UI does require training and on-boarding. The Build UI will be easier to use and won’t require a license. It’s meant to guide the production and installation processes and improve lines of communications during projects. The launch will include a new Install app that will work on Android devices. Will post here when it’s live.We use sign agent with one of our largest clients, they use it to manage their wayfinding signs across multiple sites, we log in and download the artwork files as needed to produce.
I find it extremely un-intuitive to use, also it can not handle simple things such as double sided signs where each side has a unique message, and exporting different files for different processes.
I live with it because my client likes it, but I would never pay for the software.
I look forward to it, I've voiced my concerns multiple times with sign agent staff and I seldom get a reply.In less than a month we’re launching a new Build UI for sign fabrication and installation. The current Design UI does require training and on-boarding. The Build UI will be easier to use and won’t require a license. It’s meant to guide the production and installation processes and improve lines of communications during projects. The launch will include a new Install app that will work on Android devices. Will post here when it’s live.
Figuring out how to prioritize feature requests is one of the biggest challenges for a software company. Send me a direct email if you like and I'll look into the status of any past requests you've made and at least get you a clear answer either on our timelines or reasons for not implementing. Just send to james@sxxxxxxxx.com. (Don't want to put the actual address in here to avoid bot spam).I look forward to it, I've voiced my concerns multiple times with sign agent staff and I seldom get a reply.