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BrightAuthor:connected is BrightSign's powerful authoring software that allows you to easily create, publish, and manage digital signage presentations. It offers a unified experience with a common interface available for PC, Mac, and Chrome web browsers.
1. AuthorDesign simple to sophisticated layouts with ease. 2. PlayTake the guesswork out of scheduling and publishing. 3. Real Time ControlSecurely access and communicate with players instantly. 4. ManageRobust network management and administration tools.
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Included with every BrightSign player. Offers essential real-time player controls, diagnostic web server access, and local/simple file networking.
Adds robust content management, cloud-based media hosting, advanced performance reporting, event logs, and automated proof of play.

Unified Signage Management.
BrightAuthor:connected serves as the interface for BSN.cloud, BrightSign’s secure cloud infrastructure that connects players to management services.
Create presentation layouts and playlists utilizing a prolific library of media formats hosted securely in the cloud.
Intuitive time-slotting and day-parting tools ensure your content is always relevant and timely.
Content Cloud users gain access to compiled performance data, mapping, and network grouping status.

Minimize on-site visits with remote tools.
BrightAuthor:connected significantly reduces the hidden costs of digital signage. By allowing for remote reboots, diagnostic checks, and instant content updates from any location, you eliminate the need for costly truck rolls and manual intervention, ensuring your network stays live for less.

Cross-platform compatibility designed for modern professional workflows.
| FEATURE GROUP | CAPABILITIES |
|---|---|
| AUTHORING & DESIGN | |
| Layout Design | Multi-zone support with layered graphics |
| Media Support | Video, Images, HTML5, Streaming, Audio |
| PUBLISHING & SCHEDULING | |
| Scheduling Tools | Visual Calendar with day-parting |
| Publishing Options | Local Storage, Control Cloud (LAN), Content Cloud |
| REMOTE MANAGEMENT (BSN.cloud) | |
| Real-Time Control | Health checks, Remote Reboots, OS Updates |
| Monitoring | Remote Snapshots, Log reports, Proof of Play |