Case Study: Hyatt Hotels achieves seamless XP-to-Linux digital signage upgrade with StrandVision

StrandVision Helps Hyatt Regency McCormick Place through XP Transition - Upgrades other Vendor's Outdated Digital Signage Networks

The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place faced a critical challenge when a corporate mandate required the removal of all Windows XP systems from its network, threatening to disable its four existing digital signage networks. This included an employee communications system, a lobby video wall, restaurant menu boards, and an in-room cable information channel. The hotel's IT manager turned to StrandVision, LLC for its digital signage service to upgrade its own system and urgently replace the outdated networks from another vendor that could not meet the deadline.

StrandVision implemented its cloud-based digital signage solution using Linux digital media players to quickly replace all the outdated XP systems. The entire project, comprising four separate networks, was completed within a single day, avoiding any outage and with no disruption to hotel guests or staff. The new system provided enhanced flexibility, allowing non-technical staff to easily update content and integrate dynamic, web-sourced information. StrandVision delivered a reliable and expandable solution that met the urgent deadline and added significant new capabilities for the hotel.

Hyatt Hotels

Mohamed Mara

Manager of Information Technology