Moving from MagicINFO On-Premise
to Samsung VXT
MagicINFO On-Premise is approaching end of life. Planning the transition early helps avoid disruption. VXT provides a cloud-based alternative with reduced maintenance and greater flexibility.
What Samsung VXT Adds Beyond MagicINFO On-Premise
Samsung VXT is not just a replacement. It is a next-generation platform built on Samsung VXT 4.0 with capabilities MagicINFO On-Premise was never designed for.
AI-Powered Content Generation
Automatically generate and optimise display content using advanced AI. Reduce creation time and improve visual quality without design resources.
CMS Transformer
Automated migration from MagicINFO On-Premise. Converts existing configurations, templates, and schedules directly into VXT format.
Advanced Energy Management
Real-time monitoring and optimisation of display power consumption. Cut energy costs and support sustainability targets across the network.
Enhanced Remote Management
Extensive remote device control including power, panel status, input source, volume, firmware updates, and live content view from a single dashboard.
Cloud-Native Platform
Built for scalability and reliability from the ground up. Faster updates, better uptime, and no on-premise server maintenance required.
Playback Reporting via PowerBI
VXT provides playback statistics that can be visualised through the built-in Microsoft PowerBI integration for rich, interactive dashboards.
Side by Side: What Stays and What Changes
VXT keeps what works well in MagicINFO On-Premise and adds what was missing.
- Familiar CMS interface
- Content scheduling and playlists
- Remote device management
- Multi-zone layouts
- User roles and permissions
- Samsung hardware support (Tizen)
- On-premise server hosting
- Graphical reports and playback statistics
- Basic energy controls
- Manual content creation only
- Conditional and smart scheduling
- Overlay messages
- Similar interface, low learning curve
- Content scheduling, playlists and smart scheduling
- Extensive remote management Enhanced
- Multi-zone layouts
- User roles and permissions
- Samsung Tizen, Android, Windows and Web Expanded
- Cloud-native architecture New
- Playback statistics with PowerBI dashboards Enhanced
- Real-time energy optimisation Enhanced
- AI-powered content generation New
- Overlay messages supported
- Streaming content supported
Detailed Feature Comparison
How VXT stacks up against MagicINFO On-Premise across every category.
| Feature | MagicINFO On-Premise | Samsung VXT managed by VXT Services by ScreenCom Group | What's Different |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Management | |||
| Content scheduling | Yes | Yes | Enhanced automation |
| Playlist management (incl. nested) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Author / content creation | Yes | Yes | VXT adds 170+ templates, widgets and VXT Canvas |
| HTML5 widgets and web content | Yes | Yes | |
| Office files (PDF, Word, PowerPoint) | Yes | Yes | |
| Multiple channels | Yes | Yes | |
| AI content generation | No | Yes | Full AI suite (new) |
| Smart scheduling (content/device tags) | Yes | Yes | Unified tag system in VXT |
| Conditional scheduling / event triggers | Yes | Yes | VXT via SmartThings sensor integration |
| Overlay messages | Yes | Yes | |
| Streaming content | Yes | Yes | VXT Player supports live streams with adaptive streaming |
| CMS Transformer (auto migration) | N/A | Yes | Automated migration tool (new) |
| Device Management | |||
| Remote device control (power, volume, input) | Yes | Yes | Extensive hardware control |
| Remote firmware updates | Yes | Yes | |
| Live content view | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote device restart | Yes | Yes | |
| Disable physical remote/buttons | Yes | Yes | |
| User roles and permissions | Yes | Yes | |
| SSO integration (SAML / OAuth) | Yes | Yes | |
| Available API | Yes | Yes | |
| Hardware and Compatibility | |||
| Samsung displays (Tizen) | Yes | Yes | VXT supports Tizen 4.0 and higher |
| Android, Windows, Web platforms | No | Yes | Multi-platform support (new) |
| Third-party Windows computers | Yes | Yes | |
| Legacy hardware (S3/S4) | Yes | Limited | VXT supports Tizen 4.0+ (S6 and above) |
| W-player functionalities (S6+) | Yes | Yes | |
| Integrations | |||
| Microsoft PowerBI | No | Yes | Built-in integration (new) |
| SharePoint | No | Yes | Built-in integration (new) |
| DataLink / DataSync | DataLink | DataSync | DataSync is VXT's successor to DataLink |
| Infrastructure | |||
| Hosting model | On-premise | Cloud-native | No server maintenance (new) |
| Energy management | Basic | Advanced | Real-time optimisation (new) |
| Playback reporting | Graphical reports | PowerBI dashboards | VXT uses PowerBI for rich interactive dashboards |
| Custom logo option | Yes | Yes | |
| Ongoing security updates | Yes | Yes | |
| Service and Support | |||
| Managed by | Self-managed | VXT Services by ScreenCom Group (fully managed) | Fully managed service |
| Platform updates | Manual | Automatic (cloud) | Always up to date |
| Future development | Maintenance only | Active roadmap | Samsung-driven innovation |
Sources: feature information verified against magicinfoservices.com and vxtservices.com. For the full feature breakdown per licence tier, visit the individual platform pages.
How the Migration Works
A structured path from MagicINFO On-Premise to VXT, managed by VXT Services by ScreenCom Group.
Assessment
Review of the current MagicINFO On-Premise setup and definition of a migration plan
Hardware Check
Assessment of display compatibility and planning of any required upgrades
CMS Transformer
Automated tool converts MagicINFO On-Premise configurations into VXT
Content Migration
Migration of content libraries and enablement on the new platform
Go Live
Transition to VXT with support from VXT Services
Important Considerations
A few things to keep in mind when evaluating VXT as a migration path.
Multi-Platform Support
VXT supports Samsung Tizen (4.0 and above), Android, Windows, and web platforms — providing broad hardware flexibility.
Cloud-Only Platform
VXT is cloud-hosted with no on-premise deployment option. All management happens through the cloud platform.
Legacy Hardware
VXT supports Samsung displays running Tizen 4.0 and above (S6+). For older S3/S4 displays, a hardware refresh or external player may be needed.
Reporting Approach
VXT delivers playback reporting through the built-in Microsoft PowerBI integration for rich interactive dashboards, rather than native graphical reports.
Ready to Explore VXT?
The Migration Desk can walk through VXT's capabilities and help determine if it is the right fit.