Overview

An informative discussion with Dan Courtright of Panasonic Systems, provides learners with the definition of a digital management system, how this type of system is used, various transmission methods, advantages, disadvantages, and features of digital management systems, and questions to ask dealers when shopping for this type of system.  A final assessment evaluates the learner’s comprehension of the course. This course takes approximately 60 - 90 minutes to complete.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• What is a Digital Management?
• Talking DMS
  • Defined
  • Applications
    
    
• Installing DMS
  • Equipment Interface
  • System Integration
    
    
• Digital Transmission Methods
  • Local Area Network
  • Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
  • Digital Service Line (DSL)
  • Cable
  • The Internet
• Pros and Cons of DMS
  • Installation
  • Access remote sites
  • Software
  • Cost savings
    
    
• Data Protection
  • Firewall
  • Timers
    
    
• Comparing DMS Specifications
  • System security and compatibility with application
  • System Customization
    
    
• Technological Support
  • DMS integration
  • DMS repairs
  • DMS and equipment compatibility
    
    
• DMS Demonstrations
  • Manufacturer’s role
  • Onsite demonstrations
    
    
• DMS Costs
  • Cost variations
  • Quality versus cost
    
    
• Course Summary
• Course Assessment



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