Netkey Manager is powerful server software for centrally managing networks of digital signage media players, ideal for out-of-home network operators and organizations with complex content scheduling requirements. Built from the ground-up to support traditional media buying and advertising reservation workflows, Netkey Manager automates all playlist creation, campaign execution, and content management functions for your digital signage network.

With Netkey Manager, playlists are programmed in an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface accessed via a web browser and stored in a central database for distribution to your network of digital signage media players. Netkey Manager’s robust scheduling function supports date-and-day-part segmentation for precise, exact-time content delivery and display.

Netkey Manager’s rich reporting capabilities include detailed available/sold advertising inventory reports for sales use, as well as proof-of-performance reporting for advertiser accountability and validation. Quickly get your digital signage network up and running and generating ad revenue with Netkey Manager.

Netkey Manager Digital Signage Features and Benefits Include:

• Reliable, secure, highly scalable solution – supports one to thousands of media players on a single instance and can grow as your network grows
• Digital signage network player grouping and targeting for exact content delivery by location
• Date and day-part scheduling for precise time-based content display
• Sales forecasting and media buyer reports make it easy to sell available advertising inventory
• Advertisement approval workflow for validation of content prior to scheduling
• Detailed proof-of-performance reporting for advertiser accountability
• Media independence - supports all common content types and HD video
• Content management for centralized inventory of ad and content assets
• Campaign management for coordinated advertising program execution
• Full support for interactive kiosks using same software platform

Remote Monitoring

• Real-time, at-a-glance view of kiosk, application and peripheral device operational status
• Accurate problem alerting with e-mail and pager notification functions
• Remote diagnosis, reboot and repair of devices and applications
• Seamless integration with enterprise IT management systems including IBM Tivoli

Comprehensive Content Scheduling and Delivery

• Schedule device content via single administration screen and centralized database
• Update a single device or a group of devices; group devices by geography, location or purpose
• Ability to pre-schedule and update only changed files minimizes bandwidth required
• Guaranteed data delivery ensures content is available on devices when needed

Detailed Reporting and Analytics

• Standard report generator provides analysis of device usage and details on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis
• Customizable reports allow parameter selection such as content visited – for example, specific URLs – as well as date, time and device location.
• Sort reports by individual device, device group, or device location

Robust Security

• HTTP connectivity eliminates firewall holes and prevents hackers from gaining network access
• Optional HTTPS function (secure socket certification) adds additional Internet security capabilities
• Devices can be located behind firewalls for increased security since no static IP addresses are required for Netkey Manager operation

Centralized Administration

• Intuitive, web-based operational dashboard delivers at-a-glance view of key parameters, performance and status of entire system
• Access dashboard from any computer with a web browser and Internet connection
• Role-based administration for secure access within a global organization
• Inventory applications, content files and software versions present on devices