Self-Hosted Digital Signage by FRAMR. (On-Premise)
Do you want full control over your digital signage systems — regardless of the cloud or your internet connection? Our on-premise solution offers exactly that: GDPR-compliant, available offline and 100% under your own IT control.
Self-Hosted Digital Signage by FRAMR. (On-Premise)
Do you want full control over your digital signage systems — regardless of the cloud or your internet connection? Our on-premise solution offers exactly that: GDPR-compliant, available offline and 100% under your own IT control.
Why FRAMR. Signage?
Self-Hosted Digital Signage by FRAMR.: Your Benefits
Tailored to your needs
Ideal for static content: If you don’t need to make frequent changes, FRAMR. On-Premise saves you a lot of time and eliminates complex workflows.
IT Independence
You are not tied to a single hosting provider and have full control over updates and monitoring processes.
Offline availability
Our on-premises solutions are hosted on a local server, ensuring that your business remains operational even without an internet connection.
Security & compliance
FRAMR. promises high security standards to ensure compliance with regulations and protect against data loss.
Lifetime license
Unlike cloud solutions, on-premises solutions do not involve any recurring costs. The only costs incurred are the initial purchase costs.
Easy integration
FRAMR’s solutions are quick to install and ready to use in just a few minutes. No prior knowledge is required to use them.
Scalability in a closed system
Even without the cloud, on-premises systems can be flexibly expanded — for example, to multiple locations or display groups. This makes the solution a sound long-term investment.
IT integration & technical support
FRAMR. offers comprehensive support for system integration into existing IT infrastructures. Our technical support team is there for you every step of the way, from setup to maintenance.
Self-Hosted Digital Signage by FRAMR.: Your Benefits
Tailored to your needs
Ideal for static content: If you don’t need to make frequent changes, FRAMR. On-Premise saves you a lot of time and eliminates complex workflows.
IT independence
You are not tied to a single hosting provider and have full control over updates and monitoring processes.
Offline availability
Our on-premises solutions are hosted on a local server, ensuring that your business remains operational even without an internet connection.
Security & compliance
FRAMR. promises high security standards to ensure compliance with regulations and protect against data loss.
Lifetime license
Unlike cloud solutions, on-premises solutions do not involve any recurring costs. The only costs incurred are the initial purchase costs.
Easy integration
FRAMR. solutions are quick to install and ready to use in just a few minutes. No prior knowledge is required to use them.
Scalability in a closed system
Even without the cloud, on-premises systems can be flexibly expanded — for example, to multiple locations or display groups. This makes the solution a sound long-term investment.
IT integration & technical support
FRAMR. offers comprehensive support for system integration into existing IT infrastructures. Our technical support team is there for you every step of the way, from setup to maintenance.
Requirements for using on-premise digital signage software
Hardware/Displays and connectivity
The foundation for the effective use of digital signage is functional displays that can be connected to the local network. To make it easier for customers to access on-premise solutions, our displays are tailored to their specific requirements.
Internal IT infrastructure
We recommend on-premise solutions exclusively for companies with an internal IT infrastructure. Otherwise, digital signage applications will not be effectively maintained, meaning malfunctions and outages will go unnoticed.
Content Management
You can manage on-premise content using the FRAMR software. However, human resources are also required to create and edit content. To assist you, we offer our customers training sessions to teach the basics within one to two hours.
On-Premise vs. Cloud-Hosting: The comparison
| Criteria | Cloud | On-Premise |
|---|---|---|
| Server required? | With a cloud solution, you don’t need your own server. | On-premises solutions require a dedicated server and storage. |
| IT-team required? | An in-house IT team is usually not required or only to a limited extent, because the provider handles support, maintenance, and many technical tasks. | In-house IT expertise is significantly more important, as maintenance, security and system operations must largely be handled internally. |
| Control | Cloud solutions offer less operational control. | Self-hosted solutions offer maximum control over updates, security policies and system access. |
| Network-infrastructure | A stable internet connection is required to ensure that content and administration functions reliably. A complex in-house server infrastructure is not necessary. | An on-premise solution requires a robust internal network and IT infrastructure. Security, networking and remote access requirements become particularly demanding when there are multiple locations. |
| Maintenance | Updates, monitoring and software maintenance are handled centrally by the provider. | With self-hosted signage, updates, server management and technical maintenance must be coordinated internally. |
| Costs | The initial costs are lower. Operating costs are easy to estimate, as they consist of licenses, support, and scaling. | Higher upfront costs for servers, infrastructure and internal resources. In the long run, this model can be more cost-effective, but only if the necessary IT infrastructure and expertise are already in place. |
| Scalability | Cloud solutions are generally easier to scale because new devices and locations can be integrated without major changes to the infrastructure. | On-premise solutions can also be scaled, though this typically requires more internal planning and additional technical adjustments. As complexity increases, so does the administrative work. |
| GDPR and compliance | Cloud signage isn’t unsafe, but it may run into internal or regulatory limitations. | On-premises hosting is a good option when sensitive data, internal policies or compliance requirements make it difficult to use an external hosting solution. |
On-Premise vs. Cloud: Which is the better solution for my business?
On-premise is better if:
- compliance regulations do not allow for anything else,
- you work with highly sensitive data (IP, personal data),
- you want software sovereignty,
- the costs allow for it (e.g., the purchase is subsidized AND there is a functioning IT and security infrastructure),
- you do not want to take the risk that the cloud provider might cease to exist.
Cloud solutions are better if:
- none of the reasons mentioned for on-premise apply,
- your company wants to scale,
- your team wants to save a lot of time and effort on updates and administration,
- there is no IT infrastructure or internal expertise available,
- you want to save a lot of money in the long term.
Self-Hosted Digital Signage by FRAMR.: Case study
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about on-premises solutions.
FRAMR. is ready to use in just a few minutes. It is installed using a local installation package with no cloud components.
The exact costs depend on the specific project. Here is an overview of our software and hardware prices as reference.
The use of digital signage raises a number of strategic questions, including those related to budget, location selection, content creation, objectives, and specific requirements. In this article, we’ll give you an overview.
The software remains available locally. Optionally, you can set up a backup solution via your internal network.
Yes, upon request, we also offer hybrid solutions — for example, central control via VPN with local playback.
Our solution has a modular design and can be easily expanded to multiple locations and displays — without any requirement to use the cloud.
Security requirements for on-premises solutions differ from those of cloud solutions. Nevertheless, we recommend reading this article to familiarize yourself with FRAMR’s security standards.