Signa → ScreenDog

Stronger, faster, and built for scale

Signa is evolving into ScreenDog for improved security, higher uptime targets, a faster editor, resilient IPTV proxying, and richer templates—without adding operational complexity.

View timeline See migration steps Target: mid-2026

Why ScreenDog?

The next chapter keeps what works—speed, presets, and simplicity—and upgrades the platform under the hood:

  • Security posture: hardened auth, granular roles, and safer defaults.
  • Higher uptime targets: improved redundancy and failure-resistant scheduling.
  • Faster editor: smoother canvas performance and richer layout controls.
  • IPTV resilience: built-in proxy support for streams to keep channels stable.
  • Templates that scale: shared libraries with brand-safe, multi-venue reuse.
  • Operational visibility: clearer device health and what’s-live snapshots.

What’s changing at a glance

AreaSigna todayScreenDog direction
EditorFast canvas & presetsFaster, richer controls, reusable blocks
IPTVChannel widgetsProxy-backed streams & better fallbacks
SchedulingDayparts & presetsMore granular timing & conflict checks
SecurityRole-based accessGranular permissions & safer defaults
UptimeVenue-provenHigher targets and redundancy layers
TemplatesBrand-safe layoutsShared libraries & multi-venue reuse

Timeline

WindowMilestoneWhat it means for you
Q4 2025 Early access & pilots Trial key features on ScreenDog in parallel with Signa for select screens.
Q1–Q2 2026 Migration tooling Self-serve tools for displays, playlists, templates, and users; guided support if needed.
Mid-2026 General availability Recommended cutover window; new properties start directly on ScreenDog.
Post-GA Enhancements Continuous improvements to editor performance, device health, and IPTV stability.
Dates reflect current targets and may adjust as we incorporate pilot feedback.

Migration steps

  1. Inventory — confirm screens, playlists, templates, and users.
  2. Preview — test key layouts and IPTV streams in ScreenDog.
  3. Port — use migration tools to import content and presets.
  4. Validate — run live previews and device health checks.
  5. Cutover — switch by venue, zone, or all at once.

Most setups migrate with minimal changes. Our team can assist for complex venues.

What carries over

  • Displays, zones, and assignments
  • Playlists, dayparts, and presets
  • Templates and brand assets
  • Users and roles (mapped to new permissions)

What to review

  • Custom code or external data feeds
  • Unique IPTV endpoints needing proxy rules
  • Highly customized templates or legacy fonts

Uptime & reliability

ScreenDog aims for higher uptime targets by improving redundancy across scheduling, content delivery, and stream handling. Health views surface what’s live, what’s next, and where attention is needed—before guests notice.

  • Redundant schedulers and resilient content delivery paths
  • Stream failover considerations for IPTV with proxy support
  • Richer device health snapshots and alerting hooks

Security

The platform emphasizes safer defaults and better control: hardened authentication and more granular permissions so teams can work fast without broad access.

  • Granular roles and permissions
  • Safer defaults for shared and public assets
  • Improved auditability of changes and access

FAQs

Will there be downtime?

Cutovers are planned to avoid live windows. Parallel testing minimizes risk; we’ll schedule with your team.

Do we need new hardware?

In most cases, existing players continue to work. We’ll flag edge cases during preview.

What about pricing?

Current agreements remain honored during transition. We’ll share any plan updates well in advance.

How do we prepare?

Audit IPTV endpoints, confirm templates and fonts, and identify any custom data feeds.

Can we move gradually?

Yes—venue by venue, zone by zone, or all at once. We’ll help design the right approach.

Who can help?

Our team will support pilots, migration, and training for frontline operators and admins.

Book a transition consult View current pricing

Ready to pilot ScreenDog?

Pick a screen group, preview your templates, and test IPTV stability with proxying enabled.

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