Welcome to the very first Papercast partner newsletter
After a very successful 2018, we thought it would be a good time to share updates within our partner community. We hope this quarterly newsletter will keep you informed so you can more effectively represent Papercast in your market. We would also like to thank you for your support and efforts so far, they are certainly paying off!
If there is anything you would like to see in this newsletter or have any success stories or experiences to share, please email [email protected]
We would love to hear from you.
Robert Bicket, CEO at Papercast Ltd
Papercast Project News
Use the arrows to scroll through the section below for an update on recent and upcoming projects by region
Look out for photos of these deployments as they become available in the Papercast Partner Toolkit. If you have any questions or require further information on any of these projects, do not hesitate to get in touch with your Papercast contact.
Papercast Product News
Displays
Recently Implemented
- Primary battery operation with ultra-low power, allowing operation where solar power is unavailable
- New housing design with improved IP rating and a wide selection of mounts
- Text-to-speech support with speakers or push button
- Telemetry views
In Development
- New processing board which will address some important areas (testing in Q2, release in Q3):
- Improved response to keypresses when in sleep mode; no need to have unit always on when interactive mode is used
- 4G worldwide modem introduced as a standard
- Support for smaller E-Ink displays such as 9.7”
- Further decreased power consumption
- 7” OEM module
- IP67 design ready for installation into third-party cabinets
- High-speed update support for applications such as outdoor meters (i.e. EV charging stations)
- Wide range of environmental certifications including ice and high IK rating tests
Under Consideration
- Touchscreen
- NFC reader for top-up applications
Content Management System
Recently Implemented
- Diagnostics charts
- Switching layout states and operation settings based on different situations and conditions, such as low power, offline and so on
- Show actual live images on displays, view historical timeline of images
- Content management translation functionality
In the Spotlight
Powered by Papercast: Innotrend is helping Hungary to move into smart sustainable transport
We have pleasure in introducing you to Innotrend, who are leading the way in innovative smart transportation solutions in Hungary, with Papercast by its side. Check out this interview with Attila Balogh, Project Manager at Innotrend.
10 Questions in 60 Seconds with James Sirmon, Chief Engineer at Papercast
James directs the development of our product portfolio to ensure we exceed customer expectations, in terms of design, usability and specification. The secret to his success is the perfect combination of front-facing customer support, with behind the scenes product development.
We welcome Pindar Creative as an official reseller of Papercast e-paper displays
Pindar Creative, industry-leading cartographic and data specialists, is now an official Papercast reseller. Our e-paper bus stop displays will complement their range of public transport solutions, which includes bespoke schematic mapping, timetable, onward travel and bus stop publicity products.
New Resource: The Papercast Partner Toolkit has moved online
We have moved the partner toolkit online for easier access. This protected page can be accessed with the password PapercastPartner, all we ask is that you do not share the page outside your organisation. If you need anything that you can’t find please let us know.
Events
Through our network of partners, Papercast e-paper display technology is featured at high-profile transport events around the world. If you are planning to showcase Papercast at any events this year, please let us know so we can help publicise this for you. Confirmed events so far for 2019 include:
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UITP, Stockholm
Global Public Transport Summit Stockholm, June 2019, booth A5080.
Useful Resources
RECOMMENDED READ:
5 things you need to know about Papercast
Visit the resource page on our website for up-to-date case studies, brochures, insights, videos and photos.
Visit the blog page on our website to stay up to date on recent news, projects and deployments.
You can also find useful resources to support your sales and marketing efforts in our blog.
To stay up-to-date we suggest you follow our social channels on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
Is there something missing? Please let us know if there is anything else you would find useful.
Papercast Facts:
Papercast was launched in 2016 and Papercast Ltd was incorporated in 2017
We have 3 offices with 65 employees
Our headquarters are in London with other locations in Slovenia
There are 120 live projects worldwide featuring Papercast e-paper displays
There are 8 standard display configurations with bespoke options available
All displays come with optional illumination, interactivity and text-to-speech modules
The content management system offers infinite flexibility over display content
You can achieve 100% accurate arrival and journey time data with Better ETA
Marketing Opportunities and Support
We aim to provide you with as much sales and marketing support as you need, see below for some areas where we can help. Also, don’t forget to check out the partner toolkit. For any marketing queries, please contact Kerry Marchbank on [email protected]
Partner Toolkit
The all-new Papercast Partner Toolkit is now available here (password PapercastPartner). We update it regularly so bookmark the page and come back for new material. We have recently updated product sheets and presentations.
Partner Directory
We have listed our partners on our website here, feel free to check your entry and provide an alternative profile or contact email. If you aren’t listed please let us know.
Publicity
We are always on the lookout for stories on Papercast deployments, all you need to do is answer a few questions and we will do the rest. We are also interested in showcasing our partners and your solutions through blogs and interviews.
Events
If you are attending any industry events, why not have Papercast on your stand? We can provide any support you need from units to collateral and people. Please keep us informed of any events so we can publicise them on our website and social channels.
Collateral
We can rebrand Papercast collateral and supply you with the print files. Alternatively, you can create your own, all we ask is that you involve us in the review process. Send us the link to any live content so we can publicise it on our website and social channels.
Sales Support
The team is always on hand to support business development with your clients, such as presentations and proposals. Please get in touch with your current Papercast contact.
Co-Marketing
If you have any ideas for joint marketing campaigns, please let us know we would love to explore this further.
Need help?
If you have any further questions or need any support, please contact your Papercast contact. If you have any feedback on this newsletter or would like to contribute to any future issues, please email [email protected]