--- title: "2025 Product Release Highlights: A Year of Innovation" slug: "2025-release-highlights-1" updated: 2026-01-27T22:27:29Z published: 2026-01-27T22:27:29Z canonical: "support.skykit.com/2025-release-highlights-1" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.skykit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # 2025 Product Release Highlights: A Year of Innovation 2025 has been a transformative year for the Skykit platform, delivering a suite of new features designed to save you time, expand your capabilities, and give you more control over your digital signage network. From automated workflows to advanced remote management, here is a comprehensive look at the key releases that are shaping the future of enterprise digital signage. ## Q1: Automation, Control & Partnerships ### Autopublish PowerPoint Directly to Screens One of the most requested features is now live: Microsoft PowerPoint Auto-Publish. This integration allows you to automatically sync changes from PowerPoint files in OneDrive directly to your Skykit displays nightly. - Save Time: Eliminate the need to manually re-upload presentations every time a slide is updated. - Seamless Collaboration: Content editors can update slides in PowerPoint without needing to log in to Skykit. - Requirements: Requires a Microsoft 365 Business license and tenant admin permissions for initial setup. ### New Accounts Portal The all-new Accounts Portal centralizes user and tenant management, giving administrators granular control over their organization. You can now manage user roles, permissions, and multiple tenants from a single, intuitive interface, making it easier to scale your network securely. ### Improved Tasks & Collections We've significantly enhanced our Tasks functionality. You can now create, edit, duplicate, delete, and run tasks with greater flexibility. Additionally, we've introduced Collections as a resource, allowing you to group and manage related content or devices more efficiently. ### Hisense & Sony Partnerships We've expanded our hardware ecosystem through strategic partnerships with Hisense and Sony. These partnerships ensure seamless integration with their professional display lines, offering you more hardware choices for your deployment. ## Q2: Next-Gen Hardware & AI Support ### New Media Players: E400 & E500 We introduced the E400 and E500 media players, designed to handle complex, multi-screen deployments with ease. These robust players offer enhanced processing power and reliability for demanding digital signage environments. ### New P7 Media Player The P7 Media Player joins our hardware lineup, featuring an improved processor designed for high-performance content rendering. It's built to support the next generation of rich media experiences on your displays. ### AI Chat Support We've launched AI Chat Support to provide instant, intelligent assistance. This new support channel helps you resolve queries faster than ever, offering 24/7 guidance on platform features and troubleshooting. ## Q3: Remote Visibility & Content Flexibility ### Remote Live View Gain unprecedented visibility into your network with Live View. This Enterprise feature allows you to see exactly what is playing on your media players in real-time, remotely. - **Real-Time Monitoring**: View a live stream of your display for up to 3 minutes. - **Troubleshooting**: Instantly verify content playback without being on-site. Note: Using Live View on mobile networks may incur higher data usage. ### HDMI-CEC Remote Controls Take control of your hardware with HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). You can now remotely turn your devices on or off and manage standby modes directly from the Skykit dashboard. - **Energy Saving**s: Automatically turn off screens when no content is scheduled. - **Remote Management**: Wake up or put displays to sleep without physical remotes. - **Compatibility**: Works with CEC-enabled displays (e.g., Samsung Anynet+, Sony Bravia Sync). ### GIF Content Support We've added support for GIF uploads, offering a lightweight alternative to video files. GIFs provide dynamic motion for your signage without the heavy bandwidth or storage requirements of full video files. ### Expanded Advertising Networks Monetize your screens more effectively with our broadened advertising network options. New partnerships with Vistar and Vengo open up new revenue streams and content opportunities for your digital signage network. ## Q4: Global Connectivity & Branding ### 5G Cellular Connectivity with T-Mobile Skykit has partnered with T-Mobile to bring you reliable 5G cellular connectivity. This partnership ensures that your screens stay connected even in locations where Wi-Fi or hardwired ethernet isn't an option, providing a true "plug-and-play" experience for remote deployments. ### Spanish Language Support To better serve our global customer base, the entire Skykit platform is now available in Spanish, improving the experience for Spanish-speaking teams and streamlining international operations. ### Whitelabel Skykit For partners and enterprises looking to maintain brand consistency, you can now whitelabel the Skykit platform. This feature allows you to brand the interface as your own, providing a seamless experience for your internal teams or customers.