PR TIMES: Katenas Updates KI Sign Software with Calendar and Monitor Control

Tokyo-based developer Katenas released a software update for its KI Sign digital signage platform, adding standard calendar integration and automated hardware controls, PR TIMES reported. The update shifts Microsoft Outlook integration from a paid option into the standard feature set while introducing new support for Google calendar data.

Calendar Integration Updates for KI Sign

The updated software allows users to project everyday schedule information directly onto digital displays without requiring separate data entry. The system now supports both Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar to streamline schedule sharing inside offices and meeting rooms. Katenas also removed the previous configuration hurdles for Outlook deployment. Earlier versions required Office 365 administrators to handle application registration and secret key retrieval before setup could begin. The simplified configuration process aims to lower deployment barriers for corporate users sharing announcements in reception areas and common spaces.

Automated Monitor Power Control

Katenas added a monitor power scheduling feature that automatically turns connected displays on and off at specified times. The addition responds to user requests for synchronized hardware management where set-top boxes and monitors power down together. Administrators can enforce operational rules to cut power during idle hours and eliminate manual daily power routines for staff.

Katenas Connects KI Sign with External Software and Hardware

The calendar additions and power controls form part of a broader push by Katenas to connect KI Sign with external software and peripheral equipment. The domestic software package processes image, video, PDF, Excel, CSV, and Outlook files using existing enterprise data structures. Company plans indicate that future updates will introduce shared folder connections with SharePoint Online alongside expanded external hardware links.

Katenas continues development on KI Sign following release of the calendar integration features.