{"id":5868,"date":"2026-01-22T10:59:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/?p=5868"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:10:34","slug":"case-study-digital-signage-transformation-at-upg-fuel-network-from-ids-cloud-to-dsgo-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/en\/case-study-digital-signage-transformation-at-upg-fuel-network-from-ids-cloud-to-dsgo-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: Digital Signage Transformation at UPG Fuel Network &#8211; From iDS Cloud to DSGO.pro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember51\">In early 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/innovative-digital-media-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innovative DMC<\/a> launched an ambitious digital transformation project for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/upgua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPG<\/a> &#8211; one of Ukraine\u2019s fastest-growing fuel station networks. The goal was clear: to centralize and automate all in-store communication channels through a professional Digital Signage solution, enhancing customer engagement and marketing efficiency across every location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember52\">The first step was the implementation of <strong>iDS Cloud<\/strong>, a cloud-based content management and hardware integration solution for UPG\u2019s digital screens, menu boards, and audio systems. Digital Signage Solutions at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/upgua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPG<\/a> Chain Gas Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762849467733-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762849467733-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762849467733-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762849467733-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762849467733.jpg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember54\">Over time, as the network expanded and the <strong>VIVO-caf\u00e9<\/strong> concept evolved, UPG faced new challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The existing platform could not fully support the scale of operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing teams needed more flexibility in managing campaigns across hundreds of screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT departments required a unified tool to administer and monitor devices across diverse formats &#8211; from LCDs and LEDs to interactive tablets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember56\">By 2025, with over <strong>1000 digital screens<\/strong> operating in 24\/7 mode, the need for a more adaptive, high-performance system became a strategic priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Signage solutions in the chain of gas stations UPG\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xnwXgeuea4E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember60\">From pilot to nationwide deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember61\">The initial implementation phase of <strong>iDS Cloud<\/strong> lasted over three months, involving joint testing by UPG\u2019s IT, system administration, and content management teams. The system proved to be a reliable foundation for centralized control, supporting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional <strong>Samsung SSSP2\/3 (Tizen<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.0<strong>)<\/strong> and <strong>LG webOS<\/strong> displays with 400+ nit brightness and 24\/7 operation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full hardware independence &#8211; working with existing monitors across brands;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralized control of content on LCD, LED, tablet, and video wall displays;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote audio management and advertising time slot monetization;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for HD-4K video, HTML layouts, and real-time content updates etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember63\">Digital screens became an integral part of UPG\u2019s customer experience: 43&#8243; LG and Samsung screens displayed promotions at checkout zones, while larger 49&#8243;-64&#8243; panels delivered dynamic content across the sales floor. Certain stations near airports displayed <strong>live flight information<\/strong>, and others showcased <strong>traffic updates<\/strong> &#8211; all managed centrally through the UPG&#8217;s server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850661527-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850661527-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850661527-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850661527-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850661527.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember65\">Measurable business growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember66\">The deployment of iDS Cloud by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/innovative-digital-media-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Innovative DMC<\/a> delivered immediate, measurable improvements for UPG:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased <strong>average transaction value<\/strong> and overall sales;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosted performance of promotional campaigns and cross-sales;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamlined content management and real-time campaign adjustments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened brand perception through consistent, high-quality digital communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember68\">Digital Signage proved to be not just a visual enhancement but a <strong>strategic marketing tool<\/strong> that connected operations, marketing, and customer engagement under one ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850335918-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850335918-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850335918-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850335918-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850335918.jpeg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember70\">Transitioning to DSGO.pro for the next level of performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember71\">In May 2025, UPG successfully migrated from iDS Cloud to <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DSGO.pro<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; a next-generation Digital Signage platform. The transition marked a new era of automation, scalability, and multi-channel integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember72\">Developed between 2020 and 2021, <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSGO.pro<\/a> was designed specifically for <strong>large, distributed networks<\/strong> with thousands of screens. Instead of traditional playlist management, <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSGO.pro<\/a> introduced <strong>tag-based architecture<\/strong>, enabling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automated content distribution across devices and zones;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-zone screen layouts (e.g., video, HTML widgets, weather, banners);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited users with flexible access rights;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offline playback for up to 7 days with automatic synchronization;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> for seamless content updates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time system alerts and diagnostics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember74\">Marketing teams gained the ability to <strong>launch campaigns instantly<\/strong>, adapting them by time, region, or audience segment without technical intervention &#8211; while IT teams benefited from simplified infrastructure control and monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850720459.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850720459.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850720459-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762850720459-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember76\">A strategic platform for growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember77\">By late 2025, UPG announced a major expansion &#8211; over <strong>50 new fuel stations<\/strong> to be equipped with digital screens and connected to the unified <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSGO.pro<\/a> network. The total number of displays is approaching <strong>1,000 units<\/strong>, positioning UPG as <strong>the undisputed leader of Digital Signage adoption<\/strong> in Ukraine\u2019s fuel retail sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPG has already received permission to lease 202 ANP\/Avias gas stations in several regions of Ukraine (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nefterynok.info\/stati\/robochi-miscya-podatki-ta-bilshe-yakisnogo-palnogo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nefterynok.info\/stati\/robochi-miscya-podatki-ta-bilshe-yakisnogo-palnogo<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember79\">The evolution from iDS Cloud to <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSGO.pro<\/a> represents not just a technological upgrade but a <strong>long-term strategic partnership<\/strong> spanning seven years of continuous innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember80\">For UPG, this journey transformed Digital Signage from a marketing tool into a <strong>core operational platform<\/strong> &#8211; driving efficiency, profitability, and brand growth across every customer touchpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433-1024x373.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433-1024x373.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433-300x109.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433-768x280.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433-1536x560.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/idmc.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1762851916433.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember82\"><strong>Innovative Digital Signage Solutions for the modern gas stations Conclusion: <\/strong>The UPG Digital Signage transformation showcases how a well-executed technology strategy can reshape customer communication and retail performance. Through flexibility, scalability, and innovation, the partnership between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/upgua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPG<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/dsgo.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSGO.pro<\/a> set a new benchmark for how fuel retail networks can leverage digital technology to accelerate growth and customer engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember83\">P.S. Some materials are taken from open sources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In early 2018, Innovative DMC launched an ambitious digital transformation project for UPG &#8211; one of Ukraine\u2019s fastest-growing fuel station networks. The goal was clear: to centralize and automate all in-store communication channels through a professional Digital Signage solution, enhancing customer engagement and marketing efficiency across every location. 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