It’s your network, it’s your server

The mediaSERVER is designed to deliver uninterrupted service to thousands of concurrently connected Digital Signage and Kiosk screens. Managing a privately hosted mediaSERVER, delivers the a security level and independence from MediaSignage that many companies often require. And while the SaaS model is more affordable, when it comes to true ownership and management over your network, nothing beats a privately hosted mediaSERVER solution.

- No recurring monthly fees
- Manage the mediaSERVER in your trusted domain
- Independence from the MediaSignage farm
- Stream sensitive media file and data within your LAN, VPN or across the WAN
- Set your own downtime and maintenance schedule
- Receive quarterly software updates and support **

The features you love from the mediaCLOUD, in a privately hosted server

A privately hosted server solution allows you full access to all the features you fell in love with in our software as a service (SaaS) model. You get full access to the SignagePlayer Web and Desktop versions, SignageStudio Web and Desktop versions as well as to the ResellerStudio; but now all the applications will access your hosted server for both management and presentation playback.

- Manage unlimited number of accounts
- Run over 1000+ SignagePlayers concurrently
- Self contained Player that is truly a Plug and Play installation and setup
- Receive live Server and player updates
- Get direct access to the backend including database and web services
- Collect and manage server and player statistics
- Works across the LAN / VPN / WAN and over the web
- Optimized OS and web services to deliver the best possible throughput

Manage your Signage network from anywhere

Web management is an integral part of the mediaSERVER. You can access all of your managed accounts through the Admin control panel. The Admin control panel really shines when having to manage hundreds of remote SignagePlayers; all with a single utility.

- Full access to both the ResellerStudio and Admin panel from any Flash powered browser.
- Admin panel single point management
- Collect live SignagePlayer stats including socket and polling connection
- Collect live Server stats including logs and repots
- Direct access to all the Windows management tools
- Remote desktop server management
- Signage service management tools

Server support and installation

As part of the service level agreement ** you receive unlimited support to all the MediaSignage suit of products including the mediaSERVER. This means that you can deploy any size installation knowing that you have a solid support team behind you.

The mediaSERVER is commonly co hosted within the premises of an internet service provider and so it was designed to accommodate a flexible installation model. Focused on delivering the most reliable digital signage server, and to ensure our product's performance meets our high standards, every mediaSERVER server undergoes thorough testing before it leaves the factory.

** SLA purchased annually - see pricing section for more details

Always up-to-date, always new features and enhancements

The mediaSERVER includes a sophisticated, fully automated update mechanism for all aspects of the system. This includes web services, database, web server, Flash modules, SignageStudio and SignagePlayer.  As part of the SLA, you will continue and enjoy new features and enhancements that roll out to your network. And of course, you have full control over when, and how these updates are performed.

** SLA purchased annually - see pricing section for more details

We care about security more than you

The mediaSERVER was built first and for most to serve our SaaS businesses model, and so security was designed directly onto the core product. All content is certified and client authentication goes through an elaborate RSA public / private key authentication process to protect your content wherever it may be.

- RSA Public / Private authentication scheme
- SSL Web services
- Multi level user management control
- SignagePlayers designed to work within a firewall secured environment
- Admin server login access console
- Private mediaSERVER / SignagePlayer authentication schema
- Signage service management tools

Hardware and Software details

- OS: Windows 2008 Server 64 bit & latest service packs (clean OS)
- Internet Information Server 7.0 / 7.5 (clean install / not configured)
- Intel Quad Core2 or better (recommended Intel Quad core)
- Hard disk 500+ GB (recommended 1TB for extra media storage)
- 2GB DDR Memory (recommended 4GB DDR3)
- Requires 3 IP addresses (IP must be static internet accessible if you plan to access the server over the web)
- Requires 3 prefixed domains (i.e.: master.yourdomain.com business.yourdomain.com socket.yourdomain.com)

Install process

Installation takes only a few minutes. For the initial installation and registration process the mediaSERVER must be allowed access to the internet. After the install process and registration has completed, the server may be removed from the internet for pure off-line operations.