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Digital signage software for verified screen networks

Digital Signage Software Decker

Decker is cloud-based digital signage software that connects screens, menus, and promotions to your POS and ERP data, then verifies that every screen keeps playing — so restaurants, retailers, and multi-location teams update content in minutes, not days, and catch a dark screen before a customer does.

Verified on-screen playback
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  • Burger Shop is using Decker digital signage software.
  • Patty Boys is using Decker signage software.
  • Crave Cafe is using Decker digital signage platform.
Verified playback, not delivery

Other signage tools send a file and assume it plays. Decker verifies each screen is still showing content — with photo evidence, not guesswork. That is what sets Decker apart as digital signage software.

Up to 80%

faster menu and content updates Decker syncs POS, ERP, and API data with screen templates, so teams update menus, prices, and offers without rebuilding every screen.

Up to 60%

less avoidable screen downtime Decker checks screen and player status after publishing, so teams catch playback issues early and recover displays remotely.

13,700+
screens connected

What is digital signage software?

Digital signage software is the cloud platform that schedules, publishes, and monitors the content shown on connected screens, menu boards, and kiosks — separate from the screens and players it controls. Some teams call the same category digital sign software, a digital sign system, a digital signage program, or a digital signage system — different names for the same type of platform. Decker is one such platform: it centralizes content, schedules, integrations, and screen status for a digital signage network of any size, from a single screen to a multi-location, multi-state operation.

Teams use Decker to schedule and publish menus, promotions, announcements, dashboards, and advertising content across every connected screen, then confirm that what was sent is actually what the audience sees. That last step — verification — is where most digital signage systems stop short: they deliver content and assume it plays. Decker checks. Screens report their status back to the dashboard the moment they go live, not after a manager notices a blank display.

Decker Player displays the content, and Decker Verifier confirms it played.

What Decker controls from one digital signage platform

Decker gives teams one digital signage platform to control screen content, schedules, locations, access, integrations, alerts, and recovery actions — instead of stitching together a CMS, a POS export, and a spreadsheet of screen IDs.

Decker digital signage platform screen showing content, schedules, screen groups, and monitoring together.

  • Content management

    Upload, organize, and update media, menus, and campaigns without rebuilding every screen from scratch.

  • Schedules and playlists

    Run content by time of day, location, screen group, business format, and campaign window.

  • Screen groups and locations

    Organize screens by site, zone, region, franchise unit, and operating purpose.

  • Roles and access

    Give marketing, operations, and local teams the right permission level for publishing work.

  • Integrations and data sync

    Screens connect to POS, ERP, and API feeds the moment they join a location, so price and menu changes reach them automatically.

  • Monitoring and alerts

    Track screen status, playback changes, connection gaps, and alert events after content goes live.

  • Remote recovery

    Restart playback and correct display state without a truck roll to the location.

The Decker difference: verified playback, not just delivery

Most digital signage platforms stop at content delivery: the CMS sends a file, and the platform assumes the screen shows it. Decker adds a verification layer that checks whether each screen and player is actually working after content is published — not just whether it was sent.

⚠️ “Verified playback” does not mean every plan includes hardware verification by default — Decker Verifier is a separate device added to a paid plan, not a feature baked into every screen automatically. Confirm hardware requirements before you plan a rollout.

  • Decker Player displays content

    Decker Player receives published content from the platform and shows it on the connected screen.

  • Decker Verifier checks real screen operation

    A separate device confirms screen status, player status, playback, and connection signals after publishing, with photo evidence for the audit trail.

  • Remote recovery actions

    Where the hardware setup supports it, Decker can trigger a remote restart, an HDMI source recovery, or power control instead of a site visit.

  • Uptime as a measurable metric

    Screen uptime becomes an operating number operations teams track, not a guess based on the last complaint from a location manager.

How Decker works: connect, publish, verify, recover

Decker works as one process for any digital signage software rollout: data in, content out, status back.

  1. Step 1.

    Connect screens and data sources.

    Teams connect screens, players, POS, ERP, API, and content sources, so each screen receives the data and business context that belong to its location.

  2. Step 2.

    Organize content and display rules.

    Templates, playlists, schedules, locations, and roles come together, so teams control what plays on each screen group, location, and business scenario.

    Decker screen organizing content templates by location, zone, and franchise unit.
  3. Step 3.

    Publish the right content to each screen.

    The platform matches screen group, location, time, and campaign to publish the right content — without manual file replacement or a local check at each site.

    Screens update automatically once Decker publishes a new menu or promotion.
  4. Step 4.

    Verify playback and recover screens remotely.

    Decker checks playback and screen status after publishing; supported issues can be recovered remotely, and the rest get flagged for on-site service.

    Screens recover automatically when Decker triggers a remote restart after a playback issue.
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Digital signage workflows Decker supports

POS-connected content updates

Decker connects business data — POS, ERP, and API — with screen templates, so teams update prices, items, and offers across every screen without a designer or a USB drive. As digital signage software, Decker already pushes these updates to 13,700+ connected screens. A price changes in the source system; the screen reflects it before the next customer walks in, at every location running that item.

  • Data sync

    Business systems send price, item, and availability changes into Decker, which prepares the changed values for screen publishing.

  • Template-based updates

    Decker maps changed values to screen templates and display rules, then updates only the elements that changed, not the full layout.

  • Time and location rules

    Content can follow a schedule by time, location, and format, so each site shows the right offer during the right window.

  • 15–20% sales growth via screen promotions

    Well-timed, well-placed promotions typically lift sales 15–20% versus static, rarely-updated screens. Screens sync automatically once a location comes back online.

Digital signage software for business-specific screen solutions

Decker is digital signage software that helps business teams connect screen content, menus, promotions, schedules, and display status in one workflow, so each location shows the right message on the right screen at the right time.

All Solutions

Supported screens and digital display surfaces

Whether you call it a digital signage system, a digital sign system, or just digital signs, Decker runs the same screen network workflow across mixed hardware: digital menu boards, TV screens, corporate screens, video walls, touchscreen kiosks, information displays, promo screens, and wayfinding screens.

Not every screen needs a dedicated player. Some modern smart TVs and commercial displays run the Decker app directly; for the rest, an external player — an Android box or a mini PC — handles playback.

Monitor screen status and recover displays remotely

Decker monitors every screen across the screen network after publishing and alerts operations teams when playback, connection, or display state changes create a risk of downtime.

  • Screen status monitoring

    Track screen status, playback, player availability, and display state so issues surface after content goes live, not after a customer complains.

  • Operational alerts

    Get an alert when playback changes, a connection gap opens, or display state issues need attention.

  • Remote recovery workflow

    Where supported, trigger a restart, an HDMI source recovery, or power control from the dashboard.

  • On-site service decision

    See at a glance whether an issue is remote-recoverable or needs a technician at the location. Screens flag their own status changes automatically, so issues surface without anyone checking each display by hand.

How Decker compares to other ways to run digital signage

Decker digital signage software is not the only option — most teams land on one of three alternatives before they look at a dedicated platform, and each comes with a real trade-off:

Approach What you get The trade-off
Screen manufacturer’s built-in app Works out of the box Locks a network to one display brand — if part of the fleet runs on other screens, one dashboard won’t cover all of them
Free or open-source signage tool No license cost Free and open-source digital signage programs put someone on your team in the server admin seat: updates, backups, and support fall on you, and syncing business data in is rarely included
General-purpose signage SaaS Scheduling and publishing, covered well Few platforms connect POS or ERP data directly to screen templates, and fewer still verify that a screen is still actually playing after the file goes out<
Decker POS/ERP-connected screen templates plus playback verification Built for networks that need that connection — more platform than a single static screen typically needs

Decker’s position: connect the business data to the screen, then verify the screen is doing its job — the two pieces that a generic CMS or a free single-screen tool typically leaves for someone else to handle manually.

When Decker is not the right fit

Decker is digital signage software built for networks with real integration and verification needs — it is probably more than you need if:

  • You run 1–2 screens with nothing to sync from a POS or ERP. The free Starter plan is unlimited, one screen only, forever free, with no credit card and cancel without contract — or a basic player may already cover it.
  • The location has no reliable internet connection at all. Decker screens can keep playing from local cache through a short outage, but the platform still depends on network access to receive updates — a site with no connectivity, ever, won’t get the sync benefit.
  • Menus or content change less than once a quarter. If prices and offerings stay stable for months, a manual update is not a strong justification for integration work.
  • You need one static image for the life of the display. A basic player with no schedules or promotions is enough for a sign that never changes.
  • There’s no budget yet for integration setup. Start on the free plan, run it for a while, and decide later whether the paid automation earns its cost.

Our Projects: faster menu updates

Burger Shop — Downtown Los Angeles

Burger Shop logo — restaurant using Decker digital signage software for POS-connected menu boards
Challenge
Burger Shop needed faster menu updates: every price, item, and offer change required design, approval, printing, and manual replacement at its Downtown Los Angeles restaurant.
Solution
Decker connected four ordering-area screens to POS data, schedules, and remote management, so the team updates menu items, prices, availability, and offers from one workflow.
Results
Menu updates moved from quarterly print cycles to a centralized digital workflow — update time dropped from days or weeks to minutes, with no flash drives or reprints.

Trusted by teams running digital screen networks

13,700+
screens connected
490+
locations using Decker for menu operations
2,000+
sites running screen operations
2 countries and 90+ cities
in deployment
7+ years
of team experience in digital signage. These numbers come from live accounts, not a demo environment.

What Decker customers say

Samir Akel, Owner at Crave Cafe, Decker customer
Samir Akel Owner at Crave Cafe

Decker helps our team keep menu screens current without Photoshop files or USB drives. We can update prices, menu items, and assortment details through one web interface, so routine changes take minutes instead of weeks.

Luis Penichie, Owner at Burger Shop, Decker customer
Luis Penichie Owner at Burger Shop

Decker connected our menu data with our screens, so our team can update prices, items, and offers without rebuilding printed menus. We moved menu changes out of design and print cycles, and our ordering area now shows current information much faster.

Karina Zaslavsky, Owner at Patty Boys, Decker customer
Karina Zaslavsky Owner at Patty Boys

Decker gave our team one place to schedule promotions, update menu items, and keep screen content consistent from day one. We avoided printed menus, USB files, and outside contractors, so our staff can manage changes inside one workflow.

Digital signage software FAQ

What is digital signage software?

Digital signage software — sometimes called digital sign software or a digital sign system — is the CMS layer that schedules, publishes, and manages content on connected screens, separate from the screens and players themselves. Decker adds monitoring and playback verification on top of that base layer.

Is Decker free digital signage software?

Decker has a free Starter plan for one screen with essential content management, free forever, no credit card required. POS/ERP sync, automation, multi-location workspaces, and Decker Verifier are available on paid plans.

Is Decker open-source digital signage software?

No. Decker is a commercial, cloud-based platform, not an open-source project — there’s no self-hosted server to maintain. The trade-off is that setup, updates, and support are handled by the Decker team, not by your own admin.

Does Decker work with POS and ERP systems?

Yes. Decker connects POS, ERP, and API data with screen templates, so prices, menu items, and availability update on screens without rebuilding layouts manually.

Can Decker verify that content is actually playing on screen?

Yes, on paid plans with the Decker Verifier add-on. A separate verification device confirms screen status, playback, and connection after publishing, rather than assuming a sent file is a displayed file.

Can Decker recover a screen remotely if it goes down?

Where the hardware setup supports it, Decker can trigger a remote restart, an HDMI source recovery, or power control — reducing the number of issues that need an on-site technician.

Does Decker support multiple locations and franchises?

Yes. Screen groups, locations, roles, and workspaces let central and local teams manage a single site, a regional network, or a multi-brand franchise from one account.

What hardware or digital signs does Decker support?

Decker supports TV screens, digital menu boards, video walls, touchscreen kiosks, information displays, promo screens, and wayfinding screens. Some smart TVs run the Decker app directly; others need an external Android or mini-PC player.

Is my data protected, and does Decker comply with CCPA?

Decker is operated by Alpha Intec, Inc., based in California. Platform access uses MFA, role-based permissions, and IP allowlisting, and California residents have CCPA/CPRA rights described in the Privacy Policy.

How do I get started or request a demo?

Start free on the Starter plan with one screen, or request a demo to review your screen network, integrations, and pricing tier with the Decker team.

See Decker on your own screens

Show us your screen network, POS, and integration needs. We’ll map out how Decker publishes, verifies, and recovers your displays — and the plan that fits.

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