The Java Announcement Display System is a great tool which provides a mechanism to quickly and easily display announcements, news and information on large screens in public places.

Announcements can be sent from any Internet browser on your local network and are presented using customisable style templates. Information can also be retrieved from Internet RSS feeds, providing the latest news from around the world.

Incorporates a powerful content management system and RSS server supporting both podcasts and photofeeds as standard. Multiple JADS installations and news aggregators can be interconnected providing a scalable announcement service.

Here are some key features of "JADS":

· "Rapid content creation and delivery"

· "Turns any screen into an electronic billboard"

· "Attracts attention and delivers urgent messages."

· "Informs and entertains customers and visitors."

· "Presents information when and where it is needed."

· "Maximises an investment in a new plasma screen."

· "Keeps the public in touch, with 21st century style."

· "Supports newsfeeds, photofeeds and podcasts."

· "Gives RSS a friendly face."

· "A simple, elegant digital signage solution.

Requirements:

· Java Runtime Environment 1.4+