Screens and streaming.
WHAT IT CONSUMES
Continuous download, particularly for video.
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
The bandwidth per screen, multiplied.
Several screens streaming can consume most of a modest connection.
WHAT TO DO
Cache content locally where possible Schedule content updates outside working hours Use wired connections for fixed screens Limit quality where it is not noticed
WHAT TO AVOID
Screens streaming continuously over wireless Content updating during busy periods
WHAT TO SECURE
Administrative access to display systems Anything reachable from outside
WHY THAT MATTERS
A compromised public display is visible to your customers.
WHAT TO CHECK
What the screens are actually requesting and how often.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
A separate network segment for them.
WHAT TO MONITOR
Whether they are working.
A screen showing an error is worse than a blank one.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
The configuration and how to restore it.
