Is cloud-based digital signage software better than on-premise?

Yes, in most respects, the best digital signage is on-premise. It is newer, nimbler, and more expandable. Cloud allows content to be controlled anywhere, pushed to thousands of screens, and edited simultaneously with various team members. All without the headache of keeping servers on premises. It also simplifies scaling. If your network expands from 10 to 500 screens, the cloud accommodates growth without significant modifications.

Cloud solutions also have high-level security. They also offer two-factor authentication, event activity logs, and encryption-based communications. They are on secure platforms such as AWS or Azure, which already has high-level security.

But "better" here largely depends on the situation. If we're talking about sectors such as banking, government, or healthcare, then on-premise is still the winner. These industries usually handle privacy-sensitive data that they need to keep within the confines of their private networks. Then, the on-premise control beats the remoting that the cloud offers.

Think of it like this:

• As a retailer, restaurant, or ad network, cloud is best.

• As if you are a banking institution, hospital, or government entity, on-premise is best.

So although cloud is usually the default setting for today's businesses, on-premise still plays a role where privacy and compliance are absolute requirements. It's the better option based on features, as well as where your company holds values. Scalability or Control.