GEED Platform

GEED Hardware

to locally host and distribute
mobile visit apps and digital content
without constraints

A digital communication platform
deployed on your museum

to provide visit mobile apps,
digital signage
and touch tables

GEED "Bare metal"

A GEED platform independent of any network, located in your cultural institution.

A new wifi network is created, with no impact on existing wifi networks.

The "GEED" edge servers and associated wifi access points are installed on you museum.

Your institution's GEED platform hosts all medias and visit apps for on-the-fly, local broadcast.

GEED "Hybrid"

The GEED "Hybrid" platform uses an existing wifi network to distribute visit applications and digital information.

GEED box servers are physically installed in your institution and wired into your existing network.

The network security is guaranteed by the implementation of logical network separation strategies.

GEED box server use their own logical network and a dedicated VPN network for data synchronization, updates procedures and maintenance.

GEED "Cloud"

The GEED "Cloud " edition is fully cloud based for institutions with high quality Internet connection.

GEED box servers are virtualized and located outside the institution's network.

The access to the hosted visit apps is made through the internet connection of the institution.

A wifi network has to be available in the institution in order to grant visitors access to the PWA GEED mobile application.

GEED Box Q&A

GEED Box Q&A

What is a GEED Box? A GEED Box is a device developed by Livdeo that hosts and distributes the contents of a visit application locally, allowing for low latency and a smooth user experience in cultural and heritage venues.

What is the main advantage of GEED Boxes for visitors? The main advantage is the significant reduction in latency, with response times of 1 to 5 ms, offering an instant and uninterrupted visitor experience.

Do GEED Boxes have an impact on the environment? The GEED Boxes have a low environmental impact, consuming only 50W per box, making them eco-friendly.

How do GEED Boxes affect the battery life of visitors' mobile devices? The boxes have less impact on the battery life of visitors' mobile devices than 4G usage, thus extending battery life during the visit.

Do GEED Boxes require an internet connection from the institution? No, the boxes use a local network to distribute content, which minimizes the impact on the institution's internet connectivity.

What is the guaranteed bandwidth of a GEED Box? The bandwidth of GEED Boxes is guaranteed and can reach up to 1 to 4 Gbps per box, thanks to a "bonding" configuration.

Do GEED Boxes offer any benefits for foreign visitors? Yes, they provide a particular benefit by avoiding roaming fees through local use of content.

Is there a seamless transition between wifi and 4G with GEED Boxes? Yes, there is a seamless transition without interruption between wifi (with GEED Boxes) and 4G, as the application uses the appropriate "backend" based on the active connection.

Which institutions have already integrated GEED Boxes? Institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, the Musée de la Marine, the Louvre Lens, and the BNF Richelieu have integrated GEED Boxes, demonstrating their effectiveness and adaptability to different cultural environments.