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BrightSign

BrightSign

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BrightSign is the global market leader in dedicated digital signage media players, manufacturing hardware powered by its proprietary BrightSignOS alongside free device-management and content-authoring software. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices across Europe and Asia, the company serves all vertical segments of the commercial digital signage marketplace through a vast global reseller and integrator network.

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Location San Jose, US
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North America EMEA APAC Global
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Products & Services

BrightSign's portfolio centres on purpose-built digital signage media player hardware across multiple active generations, all running BrightSignOS:

  • Series 6 (HD6, XD6, XS6) — 4K 60Hz, 10-bit HDR, integrated NPUs for edge AI, PoE+ support
  • Series 5 (XC5, XT5, XD5, HD5, LS5, AU5) — up to 8K capability, multi-screen support; XC5 optionally runs Windows 10/11 IoT
  • Legacy Series 4 players still in operation across over 1 million units

Software includes BrightSign Author and BrightSign Author Plus (content authoring/management), BrightSign Control (free cloud device management), and the premium BrightSign Control Plus enterprise tier, now scaled on AWS. BrightSign Built-In embeds BrightSignOS directly into partner commercial displays (LG, Sharp, Bluefin, Mimo Monitors, TCL MOKA, XPO Screens). The portfolio is rounded out by professional pre-provisioning and Wi-Fi installation services, a 5-year warranty, and accessories such as button panels and LED controllers.

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This vendor catalog/profile was generated by an AI model based on available knowledge base content. It may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information. Do not rely on it as the sole basis for purchasing decisions. Revalidate important claims independently.

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