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Codigo releases new platform converging control for digital signage, kiosks, music and messaging

Software company that provides proprietary digital signage, interactive kiosk, music and messaging products has released its latest online platform, designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for these systems by converging multiple messaging tools into one simple interface.

February 11, 2015

Codigo, a software company that provides proprietary digital signage, interactive kiosk, music and messaging products, has released its latest online platform, designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for these systems by converging multiple messaging tools into one simple interface.

The new software is the culmination of a multi-year development effort that includes a new browser-based HTML5 editor, increased scheduling flexibility, a higher level of performance for complex installations and player support for Android and Windows operating systems, the company said.

"Two years ago, we saw a need for the consolidation of multiple retail media solutions into a single user interface, as well as the requirement to support various hardware platforms and operating systems including Android and Windows," Codigo CEO Brian Nutt said in the announcement.

Codigo's release is designed to relieve a major pain point by eliminating the traditional high costs of both hardware and time required to manage varied hardware and software platforms. "There are many systems that individually accomplish the delivery of digital signage, overhead music, on-hold messaging and interactive touchscreen kiosks," Nutt said. "What separates us is the consolidation of these technologies. No longer is a user required to log in to separate systems to run a Windows appliance rather than an Android — the same goes for the messaging products themselves. We want people to just log in and go."

The Louisville, Kentucky-based tech company has also added two new micro-sized hardware appliances powered by both operating systems. "The Codigo Droid and Windows appliances can fit in the palm of your hand, but still pack a significant amount of computing power," Nutt said. "Reducing the hardware footprint has cut down on the cost of installing our products — lessening the sticker shock once caused from systems like digital signage, and making it more cost-effective to install."

Codigo's new digital signage product includes a fully-integrated, Web-based content editor. The editor allows users robust graphic design control often desired by digital signage users — but not commonly available. The tool allows a user to completely customize files from Codigo's own Content Vault, providing creative control over everything from simple text edits to in-depth layout changes for backgrounds, images and positioning. "Content creation can be very expensive and time consuming," Codigo VP of Media Brandon Bass said. "Our HTML5 editor is so simple, most people don't even need help to get started — much less training or tutorials."

Other highlighted features of Codigo's software includes power control for monitors, customizable 24/7 notifications for complete network management, and user-defined, data-driven content to display social media, rate boards, menu boards and meeting schedules. "We want our users to be in complete control of their entire system — software, hardware and content," Nutt said. "We think our newest release accomplishes that, and we're excited about the many more innovations we have planned for 2015 and beyond."