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Digital Signage and ESL Applications for Networks

Discover KONEKT's business applications: from electronic shelf labels to menu boards and room management. Advanced technology for retail and organizations.

Mixed retail installations of screens and labels

In the modern retail and organizational management world, the term "applications" is no longer limited to the smartphones in our hands. Today, leading networks in Israel leverage KONEKT technology to create a smart work and sales environment, based on a combination of advanced Digital Signage and Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL). These applications allow businesses to manage information in real-time, improve customer experience, and optimize operational logistics.

ESL Applications: More Than Just Price Tags

Electronic shelf labels based on e-paper technology are the heart of modern retail. Their primary use is automatic synchronization with the network's ERP system, ensuring total accuracy between the shelf and the checkout. Networks like Tiv Taam and Mahsanei HaShuk have already adopted this technology in their branches.

  • One-click promotion updates for the entire network or specific branches.
  • Full synchronization via in-store Gateways.
  • Long battery life lasting for years without ongoing maintenance.
  • Option for ON-PREM installation with remote monitoring by SMART KONEKT.

Digital Signage in Retail and Corporate Spaces

Digital signage screen applications are broad and diverse, customized to meet client needs. KONEKT focuses on end-to-end solutions including hardware and central CMS software for multi-branch content management.

Menu Boards for Restaurants and Fast Food

In networks like Pizza Hut, digital signage serves as menu boards displaying stunning visuals of products. Content management allows full control over brand visibility across all points of sale simultaneously.

Workspace and Clinic Management

In the public and business sectors, applications include lobby screens, queue management, and meeting room boards. A prominent example is the Meuhedet network, which operates over 100 door screens managed remotely to provide vital real-time information to patients.

Application Comparison: ESL vs. Digital Signage

FeatureElectronic Shelf Labels (ESL)Digital Signage (Screens)
Primary PurposePrice accuracy and stock updatesCustomer experience, promos, and info
Typical LocationProduct shelvesGondola ends, lobbies, menus
Display Technologye-paper (Black-White-Red)High-resolution color LCD / LED
Content ManagementAutomatic ERP syncCMS media management

Centralized Management and Remote Monitoring

The true power of SMART KONEKT lies in its management capabilities. Whether it's the ESL rollout in 14 Mahsanei HaShuk branches or shelf-talker and gondola-end screens at Good Pharm, all systems are connected to a remote monitoring center. This enables proactive fault detection and unified content distribution nationwide in seconds.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Yes, KONEKT's ESL tags are fully synchronized with the network's ERP/pricing system, ensuring the price on the shelf matches the price at the register.