Summary
ISU is replacing its outdated ISULive signage system with Rise Vision, a modern platform that supports diverse media, social media integration, and easier content creation. The switch is necessary due to lack of developer support and system limitations.
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Introduction
ISU is preparing to transition from its current ISULive digital signage system to the Rise Vision Digital Signage platform. This change is driven by several key factors:
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Legacy System Limitations: The original ISULive system was custom-built by former OIT staff. While it met basic signage needs, it lacks support for modern media formats and social media integration.
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No Developer Support: ISU no longer has a developer available to maintain or enhance the custom system, making future updates or troubleshooting difficult.
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Modern Capabilities with Rise Vision: Rise Vision offers a cloud-based, scalable solution that supports:
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Media formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, PowerPoint, PDF, Excel
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Social media platforms: X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat
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A wide variety of templates for easy content creation
This transition ensures ISU signage remains current, flexible, and easier to manage across departments.
Actions and Timeline
OIT will reach out to each college and department with a current ISULive setup to determine exact details of the transition requirements (equipment, subscription agreements, setup/deployments). Tentatively, we are targeting project completion by the middle of the Spring 2026 semester.
Cost Breakdown
Player - $300
Note: Required only if the current hardware cannot support Windows 11
Annual Subscription - $159
Note: Price drops to $125 per display/player when ISU has more than 70 active displays
Billing will go directly to the department or college.
Additional Information
If you have questions about the transition, feel free to reach out to ISU-CETSHELP@indstate.edu.