Invenda Group AG and Quividi announced a partnership to deliver audience impressions to Invenda’s entire network of vending machines. Invenda’s “Internet of Retail” technology powers smart vending machines featuring screens up to 49 inches that can be leveraged to drive incremental advertising revenues. The screen space is sold through programmatic platforms and partner media brokers. […]

Registration is officially open for LAVNCH WEEK 8, the ProAV industry’s flagship virtual event; the four-day event will be held October 23-26, 2023. Each of the four days will focus on a particular segment of the industry and will feature multiple panels discussing the latest technology and trends for that segment. Monday is UCC Day, […]

Sony Electronics has released a free firmware update version 1.2 and a plugin for the Spatial Reality Display. The new firmware adds functions to optimize the image quality and performance of the ELF-SR2. A plugin for ELF-SR2 and ELF-SR1, Spatial Reality Display Plugin for Preview, also offers compatibility with Autodesk® Maya®, a leading 3D computer graphics application. With the release of the […]

Barco just announced its new LCD video wall, Barco UniSee II. This new generation of the Barco UniSee platform combines improved image performance with precise and predictable installation and maintenance. The color gamut has been significantly increased by applying quantum dot technology. In addition, the video wall’s contrast is increased to High Dynamic Range (HDR) levels […]

Panasonic Connect Europe today announced two new 1-Chip DLP laser projectors designed to expand the opportunity to bring new immersive applications to the location-based entertainment industry. The PT-REQ15 projector is the first 1-Chip DLP 4K Projector from Panasonic to offer 15,000 lumens brightness, while its counterpart the PT-REZ15 delivers 15,000lm with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) […]

PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) announced the latest evolution in its strategy to bring ever more sustainable digital display solutions to market with the launch of the new and enhanced Philips Signage 4650 D-Line Series of 4K displays. The new Philips 4650 Signage Series brings together the “best of Philips D-Line,” with new features designed […]

Creative Realities announced a new channel sales program to complement the company’s direct enterprise sales efforts. The company has formed a new channel sales group and hired industry veteran Dave Petricig to lead the team as its director of channel sales. “The company is now positioned, via best-in-class software products and capabilities, to continue our […]

The ProAV industry is forecast to add nearly $100 billion in revenue over the next five years, reaching $402 billion in 2028, according to AVIXA’s 2023 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA). With pandemic recovery largely in the past, the industry is poised for healthy growth through 2028, even if year-over-year percentages slowly decline. AVIXA’s […]

Rise Vision announced the Rise Vision Media Player Hardware as a Service. With this solution, schools can eliminate managing digital signage hardware by having Rise Vision manage the media player software and provide technical support, send out advanced replacements if an issue can’t be fixed over the phone, and upgrade the devices regularly. The Rise […]

Bluefin International added Susan Wilhite to its commercial sales team in the new role of senior director of business development. Wilhite will focus on cultivating key relationships with channel partners and will help to establish Bluefin as the “go-to digital signage resource” in the commercial AV space. Bluefin specializes in custom signage displays for consumer-focused […]

Since joining the AV industry in 2008, I have attended many trade shows, events, on-site meetings and more. In my travels, I have noticed a significant increase in digital signage applications in corporate and hotel lobbies, including upgrades from standard definition displays to 4K (and higher resolution) video walls. As everyone knows, lobby signs are […]

Sony Electronics’ Professional Display Solutions team is heading to 10 major cities across the United States and Canada from August 2023 through February 2024. During Sony’s AV Solutions Roadshow, attendees can experience new products and technologies including displays and display-related solutions, PTZ cameras, and line array speakers, learn about compatible partners, and speak with sales […]

Vistar Media announced today the launch of its Vistar Academy certification program, “Accelerate: Foundations of Digital Out-of-Home.” This certification is designed to “empower agency and brand marketing teams, in addition to media owners, with the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively conceive, produce and run programmatic DOOH advertising campaigns.” Vistar Academy’s new program will accelerate […]

22Miles has aligned with Sony Electronics as the latest member of its AV Alliance Partner Network. Sony’s AV Alliance Partner Network is powered by strategic alliances across the industry, offering compatible software and hardware solutions that bring additional value, creative freedom and enhanced compatibility to their lineup of professional displays. This growing partner ecosystem includes […]

Palmer Digital Group announced a new line of on-wall outdoor digital menu boards for the restaurant industry. The new series targets QSRs and fast casual restaurants that lack real estate for traditional menu board structures, including businesses located in outdoor shopping centers, strip malls and busy urban areas. The OWDMB series offers single, double and […]

As we enter 2024, managing the effects of our changing climate continues to become a hot topic among leading architects and engineers worldwide. These experts have to grapple with our new reality of worrying extremes in temperature in climate zones around the world, from snow in Texas to flooding in India. So, what does this […]

Magewell announced two new models in the company’s Eco Capture family of ultra-compact, power-efficient M.2 video capture cards. After the release of the Eco Capture AIO M.2 — which features selectable HDMI and SDI 1080p60 inputs — the Eco Capture HDMI 4K Plus M.2 and Eco Capture 12G SDI 4K Plus M.2 capture 4K video at […]

LG Business Solutions USA has launched a new line of “Patient Engagement Boards” that empower hospitals to outfit patient rooms with crisp high-definition screens for displaying patient information such as their name, schedule, a list of caregivers, native language and more. Available now, the 43-inch UHD model and 32-inch FHD model are UL-listed for Health […]

Christie just launched two new RGB pure laser projectors: the M 4K15 RGB and M 4K+15 RGB. Part of the M 4K RGB Series, they deliver 15,750 lumens and are “designed for the most demanding applications, including staging and live events, projection mapping spectacles, and theme park attractions.” In addition to being RGB laser, Christie […]

E Ink announced today that Sharp Corporation is introducing new color models of their ePoster electronic paper displays using E Ink Gallery Plus. Sharp plans to release a 25.3” and a 13.3” model to the market in October and September 2023, respectively. Digital signage is becoming a valued communication tool for transmitting information in a […]

PPDS has announced a partnership with Grassfish, Europe’s leading In-store Experience Management platform provider, to deliver a range of experience-enhancing features and opportunities for retailers on Philips Tableaux ePaper displays. The solution sees the ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux Series join other Philips Android SoC retail signage displays from PPDS in becoming fully compatible and certified […]

Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere is available on the Zoom App Marketplace. Korbyt users now have the ability to distribute content via the Zoom workflow. Korbyt’s integration with the Zoom ecosystem is the first major product milestone since the company received a growth investment from Clearhaven Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. The investment aims […]

The global digital signage market may be projected to reach US$29 billion by 2027 (with an anticipated growth rate of 8%, according to The Business Research Company’s “Digital Signage Global Market Report 2023”), but we all know it isn’t easy dough (DOOH). Even so, newcomer Ynvisible announced a deal with a prominent European customer specializing […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announced that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th birthday. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world. ISE 2024 promises to be another “highlight in the history of the event.” […]

ArtPlayer has decided to use the LG SuperSign Cloud for collaboration to deploy its cloud art service in places including retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, education and corporate environments where the benefits of art “can be advantageously displayed.” ArtPlayer can be used for digital signage or for displaying artwork. Additionally, the company says ArtPlayer can “contribute […]

Nested within the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, Hudson Yards has become one of the city’s most popular areas. The neighborhood has various shops and culinary experiences, corporate offices for global leaders, significant public art and dynamic cultural institutions and stunning residences. Spanning an entire city block, 50 Hudson Yards has become New York City’s […]

The Digital Signage Experience (DSE) and Live Design International (LDI) announced its lineup Tuesday of keynote speakers for the events. DSE takes place Dec. 2-5 and LDI takes place Nov. 30 -Dec. 5 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two events will offer shared experiences while maintaining “separate exhibit and […]

Videotel Digital just introduced the VP72 4K industrial-grade interactive digital signage media player. The VP72 4K provides multiple resolution options — 4K, 2K or 1080 — and high bit-rate playback as well as the following features: The unit auto-powers on, auto-plays, auto-loops and repeats without manual interaction. It has a built-in scheduler allowing content to […]

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the appointment of LED product specialist Jens Wunderlich as the company’s new global product manager LED displays. Based in Berlin, but with a global remit, Jens will spearhead the next phase of the company’s global growth strategy and ambitions for its advanced and evolving portfolio of highly versatile, low-energy, […]

The Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe) celebrated its 50th edition at Hilton Munich Airport in Germany earlier this month. A joint venture between Integrated Systems Events and invidis consulting, the summit attracted digital signage leaders from across Europe to explore this year’s theme: “Engaging Experiences — Concepts, Creation & Content.” Sponsored by Google Chrome […]

Vanco International announced Wednesday that it has added support for single displays and video walls to its collection of wall mounts. The wall mount lineup includes improvements to Vanco’s line of fixed mounts, tilt mounts and articulating mounts and adds two dealer-requested expansions: a pop-out mount and a video wall mount. POP4390 — Pop-Out Mount: […]

tvONE is shipping the new CORIOmaster2 LITE (CM2-541) video processor for small to medium LED installations, projection edge-blends and monitor walls. CORIOmaster2 LITE is an all-in-one 4K video processor that leverages tvONE’s CORIO processing engine. Equipped with a range of features similar to tvONE’s CORIOmaster2 video processor, CORIOmaster2 LITE is the ideal choice for small […]