What is video wall software?

Video wall software is used to manage and control large sets of screens, like those found in command rooms, stadiums, retail outlets or operations centres. Its purpose: to display several sources on one or more screens, organise the content on screen and keep control of the whole setup from a single workstation.

The solutions available on the market

Several vendors offer this type of tool, with different positioning.

• Datapath WallControl 10 provides real-time control of video walls of any size, and lets you capture and then display several sources on a single set of screens.
• Userful is a cloud solution that broadcasts content from multiple sources onto a single screen or several.
• Planar WallNet lets you create and manage walls of any dimension, with support for a wide range of inputs and resolutions.
• Christie Mystique is a complete suite focused on mapping, calibration and control for large displays.
• Scala is a digital signage and content management platform that can be used to drive walls of any size.

How to choose

The right software depends on your context. Three criteria matter most: the size of the video wall, the number of sources you need to manage simultaneously, and your budget. A crisis room that combines mapping, camera feeds and business applications does not have the same needs as a shop that loops a few visuals.

Beyond these criteria, the business model matters as much as the features. A cloud solution billed on subscription and a local piece of software paid for once and for all do not cost anywhere near the same over five years, for equivalent use. That is precisely the gap Easy Multi Display addresses: a lifetime licence, with no subscription and no dependence on the internet.