What are channels in Appspace?

Channels are the medium used to organize and publish content to a desired audience. Channels are simple but powerful tools ideal for publishing captivating, brand-consistent, and interactive content for the workplace, which are compatible with many industry-standard devices and operating environments. Appspace in Solvay has three channel types : 

(tick) Playlist channel

(tick) Live channel

(tick) Advanced channel.

A playlist channel is the most commonly used channel type. It is simple to build and manage, and is ideal for displaying interactive messages on digital signage, room scheduling tablets or boards, kiosks, multi-screens, and even as wallpaper on collaboration endpoints. Playlist channels with cards offer a dynamic and robust messaging combination.

A live channel is ideal for streaming TV channels by simply configuring it to show a live video stream and EPG data, while an advanced channel offers the most flexibility.

Advanced channels are useful when building complex digital signage solutions, kiosks, and interactive display on industry-standard devices.

Appspace channels simplify the process of creating and distributing standards-based communications. It only takes three steps to get your message out:

  1. Create a card using a branding-approved template or add media to the Library.(lightbulb)
  2. Add the card/content to a channel.(lightbulb)
  3. Publish the channel to devices or users.(lightbulb)