Toucan Nest

Pros: -You can set stands into groups and assign different schedules for each group.
- You can create your own custom, multi-level, hierarchical schedules.
- There’s a feature that lets you choose the content to be presented on a given player, which immediately updates the device.
- You can configure various types of widgets which facilitate the work within the system.
- You can create widgets for personnel not accustomed to working with digital systems, e.g. customer service workers, educators, or guides, and configuring their accounts with limited permissions (for safety management).
- You can manage widget permissions; selected accounts can inherit widgets.
- The tasks module allows for automatization of exceptions, which would be hard to handle with schedules (e.g. turning on lights in the exhibition area, outside of the usual visiting time, for the purposes of the cleaning staff).
- The system is being developed and new functions are added all the time.

Cons: - You can’t send e-mail notifications.
- System works slowly when opened in a mobile browser.
- Mobile interface is difficult to use.

Overall: We are managing an exhibition that consists of 70 players installed in various multimedia stands. Additionally, there are many devices that control illumination and exhibition automatics. Often the exhibition needs to be managed when there are no technical staff on site. The NEST System allows us both, the easy and precise management of the exhibition, and also application of comprehensive solutions that minimise failures or unforeseen situations. An additional advantages are the cooperation and support of the system authors, who implement supplementary features. I am satisfied with this program.

Pros: Using the application is not a problem. It's distinguishing features are intuitiveness, clarity, legibility and ease of use. Moreover, the application is characterised by reliability and fast operation.

Cons: So far, no disadvantages have been observed.

Overall: As a new user of the NEST application user I can certainly recommend it to other people who are looking for a comprehensive and easy to use multimedia devices management system.

Pros: You can take control of all multimedia applications of your exhibition remotely and without any problems. Nest is perfect for complex use with no extra costs charged for additional solutions.

Cons: I don't see any. Really you should try this system.

Overall: The maintenance of the system does not require specialist technical knowledge. All you need to easily and fully use all the features is access to a web browser.