DT Research™ Inc., which develops information appliances for vertical markets, has released WebDT Content Manager (WCM) version 4.0, a tool for managing a digital-signage network. The software provides inclusive tools to schedule content files and create layout designs for media displayed on digital signs. With WCM, a network manager can create ticker zones of any size within the screen as well as support for static text and real-time information through RSS feeds.
Administrators can edit playlists and create a “Combolist” to link or embed multiple playlists for quick scheduling of recurring content. Additionally, administrators can also remotely update firmware, software and turn appliances on or off.
With WCM, a digital-signage content manager can now assign specific access to chosen accounts for editing and loading playlists. A user can even be assigned the ability to edit media files in one zone on a screen with multiple content zones. Basic screen layouts and scheduled content sequences can now be previewed on any computer in a local or remote location to verify a playlist before it is displayed on the digital signs.
WCM software is included with purchases of WebDT digital-signage hardware products.. WCM also includes optional, add-on suites, including UrgentCAST for urgent communications to all digital signs in a network and SimulCAST for time-sensitive communications to all digital signs and computers in the network. Also available is the WebDT Software Development Kit (SDK) for customization and integration with third party applications.
The WebDT Content Manager 4.0 software is available directly through approved resellers and partners.
http://signage.dtri.com.