Holiday Opening Times 2017/18
Holiday opening times over the festive period for Spring Signage Commercial Services.
Published on: 2017-11-21
Use Agenda View in 1.8
A new feature from the 1.8 series found in Scheduling, 'Agenda View'. This spotlight article shows you how to use this feature to keep track of your scheduled content.
Published on: 2017-10-27
Using Overlay Layouts in 1.8
Another great feature in Xibo 1.8 series is the use of Overlay Layouts. This spotlight article aims to show you what they are and how they can improve your signage.
Published on: 2017-10-20
Why do we recommend Docker?
Since the 1.8.0-rc1 release, the project has been advocating the use of Docker containers to ease installation. This article explains the reasoning behind that decision, and gives insights in to the benefits that that affords.
Published on: 2017-10-16
Native v HTML Digital Signage: Which is best?
With two distinct types of Digital Signage player software available, it is often a topic of conversation as to which is best? With industry trends once pointing towards HTML, and with the promise of universal, completely flexible signage, (specifically with the release of HTML5) you may ask why today’s trends lean towards native Digital Signage solutions? Many companies in the world of Digital Signage use HTML based platforms, and it’s understandable why. With no proprietary skills needed, cre
Published on: 2017-10-10
Apache optionsbleed (CVE-2017-9798)
We have today released updated containers with the patches from Debian/Canonical for the Apache `optionsbleed` vulnerability following the Ubuntu release of those security patches a few hours ago.
Published on: 2017-09-20
It's here - a Fresh New Look
Whether you visit us regularly or haven't been for a while, you may notice something a little different around here. The Xibo website has had a fresh new design which we hope presents our solution in a nice, easy to understand package. Everything we had before is still here - we've taken content that was spread out over many places and many designs, given it a thorough refit, and engineered it so it all lives under one roof. A big part of this work is to explain who we are and showcase all of
Published on: 2017-09-18
Xibo for webOS - Request for BETA testers
This beta is now closed. To download a free trial of Xibo for webOS or for licence purchases, please use the following link: https://xibo.org.uk/xibo-for-webos The team at Xibo are very pleased to announce the imminent arrival of Xibo for webOS for Signage; a native “system-on-chip” Xibo player for webOS signage monitors. This is a commercial player built in partnership with Intelligent Media and will require a device licence after the beta period. Xibo for webOS will run on the SM5C and SM5D
Published on: 2017-08-14
Scheduling your content with Dayparts in 1.8
Dayparting – schedules your content to the Right people, Right place, Right time! So what is Dayparting? Just like in broadcast programming Dayparting allows your scheduled content to be shown the to the right people, on the right day at the right time. Create and schedule your content into the Daypart and let Xibo do the rest! You can update Daypart time slots to update all existing future events so no need to amend dates/timings in complex schedules. Does your content differ from the w
Published on: 2017-07-26
1.8.2 Released
We are pleased to announce our 2nd bug fix release for the 1.8 series of Xibo. The codename for this series is “Tempel”. Download Please use the links below to download this release: * Xibo for Docker - Linux [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.2/xibo-docker.tar-gz] / Windows [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.2/xibo-docker.zip] * Xibo for Apache/Nginx [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.2/xibo-cm
Published on: 2017-06-26
Xibo for Android 1.8 R102 Available
Spring Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v1.8 R102. This release works with Xibo CMS version 1.8 and has legacy mode for versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7. Features and Issues resolved in this release: * Fixed SD card detection in devices running 4.2 and lower * Fixed an issue with XMR Push messaging and Key Generation Failures on device reboot * Fixed an issue where file downloads are immediately retried * Added a French translation (with thanks to a contributor) * Added a Spanish
Published on: 2017-05-09
Xibo for Android 1.7 R64 Available
Spring Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v1.7 R64. This release works with Xibo CMS versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 and has legacy mode for 1.8. Features and Issues resolved in this release: * Fixed SD card detection in devices running 4.2 and lower Download Xibo for Android R64 [https://xibo.org.uk/api/downloads/245]. Download Xibo for Android R64 for DSDevices [https://xibo.org.uk/api/downloads/246]. Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found in theFAQ [https:/
Published on: 2017-05-09
Scheduling in 1.8 - Always means Always!
Scheduling Always means just that… Always! You want your displays to show content all the time such as a welcome message in your reception area? Selecting Always in scheduling will do just that! One of the many new and exciting features of 1.8 is **Always Scheduling. **This will ensure that the Campaign or Layout selected will **Always **be scheduled. Content will **Always **be shown on your displays. Gone is the need to specify end dates as **Always **means Always! The Always icon will s
Published on: 2017-04-21
1.8.1 Released
We are pleased to announce our 1st bug fix release for the 1.8 series of Xibo. The codename for this series is “Tempel”. Download Please use the links below to download this release: * Xibo for Docker - Linux [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.1/xibo-docker.tar-gz] / Windows [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.1/xibo-docker.zip] * Xibo for Apache/Nginx [https://github.com/xibosignage/xibo-cms/releases/download/1.8.1/xibo-cm
Published on: 2017-04-10
Xibo 1.8.0 is here!
We are pleased to announce that we’ve released the 1.8.0 stable release of Xibo to the community. This release has taken us 18 months to develop, test and bring to you all and contains a whole host of new features. You can find out more on the Xibo Project Announcement [http://xibo.org.uk/2017/03/21/1-8-0-released/]. We didn’t want our Cloud and Xibo for Android customers to be left behind, so we have our platform ready for 1.8.0 from today! Xibo in the Cloud Xibo in the Cloud now fully suppor
Published on: 2017-03-21
