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BrightSign launches newest version of its BrightAuthor digital signage software

October 19, 2011

Digital signage provider BrightSign recently announced the launch of Version 2.3 of its BrightAuthor software, a PC application included free of charge with BrightSign's broad line of solid-state digital signage controllers.

Available now, BrightAuthor v2.3 delivers an array of new capabilities that enable users to quickly display live content in a BrightSign presentation, network units and manage them with added flexibility. The new capabilities also include tools that simplify the process of building complex presentations, easy insertion of playlists and support for a wide range of new devices, the company said.

BrightAuthor v2.3 has expanded its standard RSS text feed support with three new features that allow for live and timely content to be displayed. First and foremost is the new support of Twitter feeds. Twitter feeds can be directly displayed within a ticker zone, allowing timely messages to be displayed without republishing. For example, users can simply Tweet a welcome message for a visitor, and it will promptly appear on the BrightSign display.

In addition, the new Live Text feature provides the foundation to tap into a log or database to display pertinent information. This feature can assist integrators with deployment by showing unit statistics and instructing end users with directional commands at certain points in a presentation. When linked to a database, Live Texts can instantly update a wait list for any number of applications from restaurants to salons, pharmacies and more.

Dynamic Playlists also create new possibilities for media RSS dynamic signage involving content such as news, weather, specials and more delivered as videos and images as opposed to texts. The Dynamic Playlists reside on the BrightSign Network where it acts as a pool of content to playback within a presentation. They can be accessed at various points within a primary published playlist and can be updated independently without republishing the primary presentation.

With BrightAuthor v2.3, a new and free networking solution is now available to BrightSign users. The Local Area Networking option is designed to enable users with a small network to send basic content updates and get unit status using a local area network.

By adding this new option, users can now choose from three network solutions. Simple File Networking is a free networking solution designed to enable users with a small network to send basic content updates over the Internet.

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