Outdoorlink Releases SL-2-DC for Managing Solar Amenities

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Outdoorlink, Inc. is excited to release the SL-2-DC controller, which is designed to manage low voltage digital assets like bus stop lighting, real-time signage, WIFI routers, media players and illuminated advertising shelters.  All assets are controlled through the cloud, which reduces the need for onsite troubleshooting and provides 24/7 monitoring and control. The SL-2-DC can manage solar … Read more

The Best Hacker Prevention?

The Best Hacker Prevention?

Insider posted an article in October 2019 about a digital sign that was hacked on I-75 North  in Auburn Hills MI and showed an adult video for 20 minutes to the public. Maybe the best way to deter hackers is to make known there are consequences to their actions.  Insider gives a shout out to the Auburn Hills police … Read more

Billboard Insider on Cutting Out of Home Utility Costs

Left to right: Dave Westburg (Billboard Insider), Brian Kline (Reliable Electric), PJ Pedroni (OutdoorLink)

Billboard Insider moderated a panel on cutting out of home utility costs at last week’s IBOUSA show.  Brian Kline of Reliable Electric and PJ Pedroni of OutdoorLink participated in the discussion.  Here’s a summary. What are the benefits of installing high efficiency LED’s? High efficiency lights use 70-80% less power. Significantly less maintenance cost because there are no lamps or … Read more

Detroit Installs Solar Powered Real-Time Signs with SmartLink Management System at Bus Stops

SMART Bus’s Solar Powered Bus Stop Shelters with SmartLink Remote Device Management System by OutdoorLink

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART Bus), in Detroit, MI continues to invest in bus stop shelter amenities for its riders.  SMART is in the middle of a multi-year deployment of its new FAST shelters that feature a mix of solar powered digital technologies aimed to improve the ridership experience as well as reduce SMART’s … Read more

KCATA Reduces Carbon Footprint with Digital Wayfinding and SmartLink Remote Management

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Kansas City, MO | The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority joins a growing number of transit agencies in reducing their carbon footprint at a maintenance and operations level. The new Prospect MAX stations, located throughout downtown Kansas City, are expected to be completed by the end of November 2019 and will feature KCATA’s latest investments in “smart … Read more

Introducing the “Soft Savings” Series: The SmartLink Savings you may be Overlooking

The obvious benefits of the SmartLink System are utility savings, as well as remote monitoring & control of your exterior lighting. Some of (what we call) the Soft Savings often get overlooked when evaluating the performance and value of the SmartLink System. This is a series, so we will be discussing a few of these “Soft Savings” … Read more

SMARTLINK CASE STUDY: Lamar Advertising Company

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with more than 315,000 displays across the United Stated, Canada, and Puerto Rico.  Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo, and transit advertising formats that help both local businesses and national brands reach … Read more