Unable to retrieve external data

[jbullough]

problem solved - bit of searching on this forum and I came across this post which fixed it for me.

Using Tickers, Forecast, Twitter and other external resources that make use of HTTPS connections

Using Tickers, Forecast, Twitter and other external resources that make use of HTTPS connections It is easy to reference and use external sources in Xibo widgets such as Tickers, however special consideration may need to be taken when referencing resources provided over SSL (anything with HTTPS at the front of the Address). Symptoms You have added a Ticker/Twitter/Forecast media item which references a feed or uses resources served over HTTPS and nothing is shown. You have checked the logs and …