SignMatic
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| Developer | Netroda Technologies |
| Product Family | Extensible Services / Server |
| Licenses | N.P.A.L., FoundationShield (EULA) |
| Source Model | Closed source, open-source |
| Initial release | October 20th 2020 |
| Current Version | 1.1.7281 (February 12th 2023-) |
| Timeline |
BUTTERNUSS (1.1.6000) |
| Platform | x86-64 on Windows NT Based Operating Systems |
| Engine | Chromium Based Rendering Engine |
| Language(s) | Available in 12 Languages, including Deutsch, Italiano, 中国人, عربي |
SignMatic is a open Digital Signage System developed for Windows based host Systems
The Digital Signage software was initially created by Netroda Technologies for Inhouse use only and first went live in 2017. In 2020, Netroda Technologies published the first ready-to-run Installation Binary for Demo Purposes.
Contents
Overview
SignMatic was initially created from 2015 onward. The Commercial extent has been raised in early 2019
Licenses
SignMatic, in latest version 1.1.7280, is available in the following license configurations:
- Community: Free license, may include third-party avertising (not on education/non-profit installations)
- Premise: Manages up to 16 Displays simultaneously, licensed per system. It also includes the full-featured Toolkit SMStudio.
- Enterprise Manages up to 256 Displays simultaneously
The license price also distinguishes whether a license can be used for a Single host systems, multiple hosts systems. Licenses including the FoundationShield Cloud Services are usually slightly more expensive.Template:Fact
Pricing
The Community version is offered free of charge. Enterprise versions vary by functionality, support and included tools.
In December 2018, Netroda Technologies announced the first Preview version of SignMatic. The FoundationShield Cloud Service has been topic of current Price Increase and forced upgrades due to end-of-life policies, becoming its first price adjustment in 2 years of business. The company raised the prices of all SignMatic licenses, alleging it was to cover the increasing cost of support and management over the past two years. Following the announcement, Netroda Technologies created a FAQ page to clarify any questions about the new pricing adjustment.
Globalization
SignMatic is available in 12 Languages
- English
- Deutsch
- Francais
- Espanol
- Italiano
- 中国人
- عربي
Support
On-Site, phone and email support for SignMatic is available in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Japanese. SignMatic licenses purchased directly from Netroda Technologies include full free support.
SignMatic Community licenses are limited to the Community-Question-Anwser forums.
Version history
| Product | Released | Extended Support | End of Life |
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| 1.1.1724 | 31 August 2022 | Template:Tba | Template:Tba |
| 1.1.1723 | 11 October 2021 | Template:Tba | Template:Tba |
| 1.1.1720 | 16 June 2020 | Template:Tba | Template:Tba |
| 1.1.1700 | 29 December 2019 | Template:Tba | Template:Tba |
The minimum required Mirosoft(R) Windows(TM) Version is Windows 7 x86-64 (AMD64) Build 7601. Previous versions are not supported.
Applications
SignMatic features Applications, these can be distributed using the SignMatic Application Package file format. These are installed on the master host system once, and are available to all screens using the control menu.
Integrated Applications
| Name | Purpose |
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| Restaurant | A Restaurant menu offering Pizza, Burger and Drink menu, with variable prices |
| Airport | To display live data of passenger flights (schedule board) on SignMatic |
| Aquapark | A welcome sign of a Water park |
| Stop & Go | A remotely controlled switchable entry allowed/prohibited sign. |
| Occupancy | A remotely controlled remaining places sign. |
| Mirror | Displays one or more camera streams |
Version Changelog
Extract and most important feature updates of various timelined versions.
| Date | Version | Important Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 21st August 2022 | 1.1.7280 | Second Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Scheduler manager and energy management |
| 12th February 2023 | 1.1.7281 | Third Major update to "WALHORN" featuring new Task manager, Application manager, System Ressource monitor, Installers and Application packages. |
