PPDS Brings Leading Eye Care Specialist Silmäasema’s in-Store Visions to Life Using a Wave of Philips Android SoC Digital Signage and Software Solutions

PPDS, together with Global Partner Alliance integration partner FirstView, have transformed the in-store customer experience for Silmäasema — Finland’s leading eye care specialist — with the installation of 200-plus Philips Android SoC digital signage displays in 40 high street stores, each seamlessly controlled and managed using PPDS’ unique remote Wave Controller platform. Founded in 1975, […]

PPDS Brings Leading Eye Care Specialist Silmäasema’s in-Store Visions to Life Using a Wave of Philips Android SoC Digital Signage and Software Solutions

Userful Just Added 8K to Its Infinity Platform; And 6 Other Giant Updates, Too!

Userful announced seven enhancements for its Infinity Platform, launched in the spring of 2023. Userful’s software-defined AV over IP platform provides a full suite of integrated AV applications built on an IT infrastructure that is centrally managed, scalable and secure. Userful says it eliminates the operational silos and complexities inherent in traditional AV deployments, and […]

Userful Just Added 8K to Its Infinity Platform; And 6 Other Giant Updates, Too!

Visix Offers 4 Interactive Digital Signage Packages for Touch Screen Designs on a Budget

Visix now offers four interactive digital signage packages for clients wanting touchscreen designs on a budget. The new “Templated Donor Board” and “Templated Hall of Fame Board” packages join the company’s “Templated Wayfinding” and “Templated Directory packages,” which have been refreshed with new designs and options. Wayfinding and directories are two of Visix’s most popular […]

Visix Offers 4 Interactive Digital Signage Packages for Touch Screen Designs on a Budget

New EnGenius ECW536 Wireless Access Point is Capable of Routing Wireless 4K AV-over-IP

EnGenius announced its shipping the ECW536, a Cloud Wi-Fi 7 4x4x4 Wireless Access Point powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 Wi-Fi 7 platform. This is its first enterprise-level Wi-Fi 7 access point. Leveraging Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) Standard, the ECW536 delivers speeds of up to 18.8 Gbps, making it possible to route uncompressed 4K […]

New EnGenius ECW536 Wireless Access Point is Capable of Routing Wireless 4K AV-over-IP

Bluefin Launches Flex-OS Series Digital Signage Displays

Bluefin just launched its new Flex-OS series of digital signage displays. The Flex-OS series are aimed at a “wide range of signage applications” including retail, corporate communications, healthcare, hospitality, education, sports and entertainment, public venues, transportation and as detailed manufacturing content displays. Key features of the Flex-OS series include: A modern, thin-bezel design Sizes from […]

Bluefin Launches Flex-OS Series Digital Signage Displays

rAVe January 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now CLOSED

This survey is now closed — keep a lookout for our February 2024 temperature check survey! Welcome to the first Temperature Check Survey of 2024! This month, we’re setting the scene by asking a few questions that gauge your predictions for the AV market. Gary always makes predictions with his Kayye’s Krystal Ball article (coming […]

rAVe January 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now CLOSED

Leicester College Deploys nsign.tv Software Platform for Its Digital Signage Network

Leicester College, one of the largest colleges in the UK with more than 26,000 students and 1,600 staff, has taken a step toward sustainability and efficiency by deploying the nsign.tv software platform for its new digital signage network. The initiative is part of the College’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by minimizing paper usage and […]

Leicester College Deploys nsign.tv Software Platform for Its Digital Signage Network

MUXWAVE Transparent LED Screen Will Permanently Blanket ISE’s South Access of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is set to unveil a giant “Welcome Screen” at the South Access of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue during its historic 20th edition, scheduled for Jan. 30  – Feb. 2 2024. The 193m2 invisible LED display will become a permanent fixture for the venue, making its debut at ISE 2024, […]

MUXWAVE Transparent LED Screen Will Permanently Blanket ISE’s South Access of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of DSE Awards

The rAVe team is thrilled be able to announce this year’s Best of DSE Awards! Earlier this month, the DSE (now dubbed the Digital Signage Experience) show was held alongside of the LDI (a massive lighting show) in Las Vegas. We literally shot videos of every product on the show floor —they’re all here: https://www.ravepubs.com/dse/ […]

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of DSE Awards

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience Announces the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards Winners

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) unveiled the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards winners at an awards ceremony during DSE 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Questex says the awards program recognizes companies from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive the industry forward. “We were thrilled […]

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience Announces the 2023 Digital Signage Experience (DIZZIE) Awards Winners

LG Integrates WindowSight’s Platform on Its TVs

WindowSight says it provides tech that allows you to turn your TV into an art gallery, and now the company has partnered with LG to integrate the platform into its TVs. WindowSight and LG say the companies have joined forces to “amplify the artistic potential” of LG TVs. A new “Nature and Photography” theme featuring […]

LG Integrates WindowSight’s Platform on Its TVs

Videotel Digital Releases VidBeam Pro Signage Speaker

Videotel Digital just launched the VidBeam Pro, a signage speaker that allows users to direct and contain audio within a pre-designated area, eliminating ambient noise to envelop one or more listeners in a “virtual cocoon of sound.” The company says the VidBeam Pro is designed for applications like museums, retail, trade shows, medical facilities, hotels, […]

Videotel Digital Releases VidBeam Pro Signage Speaker

DSF Elects At-Large Directors to DSF Board

DSF has announced that it concluded its nomination and election process for the at-large directors of the DSF Board on Nov. 29, and the following individuals have been elected. DSF says the newly elected directors bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to the digital signage industry. Kristin Roubie, Elo Touch […]

DSF Elects At-Large Directors to DSF Board

Korbyt Anywhere Now Compatible With BrightSign Series 5 Media Players

Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere is compatible with the entire portfolio of BrightSign’s new Series 5 media players. The move follows extensive interoperability testing to ensure the Korbyt content management system (CMS) performs flawlessly not only with BrightSign’s latest hardware, but across the entire BrightSign ecosystem. The integration between Korbyt’s CMS and BrightSign Series 5 […]

Korbyt Anywhere Now Compatible With BrightSign Series 5 Media Players

Visix Releases Version 1.74 of AxisTV Signage Suite

Visix released version 1.74 of its AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This latest update provides new widget options, automatic player updates, faster load and sync times, more intuitive scheduling workflows and other updates. The AxisTV Signage Suite CMS includes renamed and repositioned buttons to make content scheduling faster and more intuitive. A new workflow […]

Visix Releases Version 1.74 of AxisTV Signage Suite

Userful and Sony Announce Partnership to ‘Advance Visual Communications for Enterprise IT’

Userful Corporation and Sony Electronics announced an alignment to advance visual communications for enterprise IT. This includes the certification of Sony’s Pro BRAVIA Displays with the Userful Infinity Platform and Signage Plus Solution, enhancing collaboration for the global enterprise. It also marks Userful’s entry into Sony’s Professional AV Alliance Partner Network. The companies say the […]

Userful and Sony Announce Partnership to ‘Advance Visual Communications for Enterprise IT’

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 2 Thoughts

We made it! Day Two of DSE and LDI. If you were at the show(s) this year, you may have noticed some familiar faces video shooting on the show floor this time. That’s because it was entirely our full-time staff! We each had a video section, and I was humbled by the fact that I […]

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 2 Thoughts

THE rAVe Agency Launches THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert

THE rAVe Agency announced THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert, the audiovisual industry’s first and only esports show. The live-streamed show is the first and third Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, in USA. THE rAVe Esports Show will feature gamers, tech experts, esports venue designers, esports technologists, futurists and more, […]

THE rAVe Agency Launches THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert

Exertis Almo Announces 2024 E4 Experience Schedule; Opens First “Call for Submissions” Speaker Opportunity

Exertis Almo has announced next year’s scheduled visits for the E4 Experience and issued a call for presenters, too! For the first time in the E4 Experience’s 15-year history, Exertis Almo has opened the opportunity for the industry’s best and brightest thought leaders to join the E4 Experience speaker circuit by submitting an abstract focused […]

Exertis Almo Announces 2024 E4 Experience Schedule; Opens First “Call for Submissions” Speaker Opportunity

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 1 Thoughts

Hello everyone! You might know me as the managing editor of rAVe [PUBS], co-host of rAVe [TV] or, if you attended DSE and/or LDI 2023, perhaps you know me as that woman who came around and strong-armed you into shooting product videos. Just kidding! I know you all secretly love being the star of a […]

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 1 Thoughts

Matrox LUMA Series Graphics Cards Are Now Shipping

Matrox Video announced today that its Matrox LUMA Series graphics cards with Intel Arc GPUs are shipping. Matrox LUMA cards are engineered to power digital signage and video wall systems in mainstream and pro AV graphics markets. The range satisfies significant demand for driving multiple screens and ever-increasing pixel counts, with a balance between size, reliability, […]

Matrox LUMA Series Graphics Cards Are Now Shipping

Korbyt Unveils Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023

Korbyt unveiled Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023 (booth #425). The new offering empowers businesses to create immersive, interactive experiences with a near-endless array of third-party sensors and devices for unparalleled control over their digital environment. Everyday use cases include executive briefing rooms and corporate lobbies with touch-interactive tablets that trigger audience-specific, on-screen content on […]

Korbyt Unveils Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023

Broadsign OOH Advertising Platform Integrates With Zitcha Retail Media Platform

Zitcha and Broadsign have teamed up to integrate the Broadsign out-of-home (OOH) advertising platform with Zitcha’s retail media platform. The collaboration empowers retailers to maximise and monetise in-store digital display networks and enables advertising partners to easily view and book available in-store inventory and review campaign performance alongside the retailer’s other media channels. With the […]

Broadsign OOH Advertising Platform Integrates With Zitcha Retail Media Platform

C-LAB Wins PPDS Sustainability-Driven MUSE Digital Art Award Competition

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced that British art collective, C-LAB, has been named the inaugural winner of PPDS’ sustainability-driven MUSE Digital Art Award competition, receiving €3,000 in cash and a ‘zero power’, full colour, Philips Tableaux ePaper display. Launched in August, the MUSE Digital Art Award from PPDS is a new and highly unique […]

C-LAB Wins PPDS Sustainability-Driven MUSE Digital Art Award Competition

rAVe December 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey! 

rAVe December 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

rAVe’s Guide to DSE and LDI 2023

As DSE and LDI are swiftly approaching on Dec. 3-5, we’ve crafted a guide to help you make the most of your time at both shows. We consulted with the respective show directors of DSE and LDI, along with input from past attendees and exhibitors, to compile the must-see highlights from these co-located trade shows. […]

rAVe’s Guide to DSE and LDI 2023

November Temperature Check Results: Digital Signage

As November draws to a close, it’s time to review the results of this month’s Temperature Check focused on the ever-changing landscape of digital signage. For November’s survey, we were interested in learning about what the digital signage industry looks like from our reader’s perspectives and how this segment of the AV industry is framing […]

November Temperature Check Results: Digital Signage

Registration Now Open for LAVNCH WEEK 9

It’s official—registration is now open for LAVNCH WEEK 9, the industry’s flagship virtual event for ProAV, UCC, digital signage and EdTech practitioners! The event will take place on the LAVNCH platform March 18-24, 2024. “We’re thrilled to be returning with what will be another successful LAVNCH WEEK,” said Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe [PUBS] and LAVNCH WEEK 9 […]

Registration Now Open for LAVNCH WEEK 9

Sharp Business Solutions Standardizes Mersive Technologies’ Solstice Platform in Its Showrooms

Sharp Business Systems (SBS), the business-to-business sales division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has showrooms across the U.S. designed to show current and potential customers how to elevate the work experience and build smart offices that address the needs of the modern hybrid workforce. The stars of these showrooms are Sharp and NEC displays demonstrated in […]

Sharp Business Solutions Standardizes Mersive Technologies’ Solstice Platform in Its Showrooms

We’re Closing Out 2023 with this LAVNCH & LEARN!

As the year comes to a close, the rAVe [PUBS] team is excited to present 2023 ProAV Wrapped, a LAVNCH & LEARN covering all facets of the industry. Led by Megan A. Dutta, a panel of experts — including Xzavia Killikelly, CTS, Peerless-AV’s Kevin McDonald and Southtown AV’s Heather Sidorowicz — will discuss ProAV trends, […]

We’re Closing Out 2023 with this LAVNCH & LEARN!

Red Dot Digital Media Streamlines Internal Corporate Communications Across dnata’s Global Airport Services Network

Red Dot Digital Media is revamping internal corporate communications for dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers offering ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services globally across six continents. dnata reached out to Red Dot to assist in deploying corporate communication screens throughout its global service network as part of the company’s […]

Red Dot Digital Media Streamlines Internal Corporate Communications Across dnata’s Global Airport Services Network

Samsung and Liberty Media Partner to Bring 481-Foot Rooftop Display to F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Samsung Electronics America today detailed how Samsung supported the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 through its partnership with Liberty Media and Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. With lights out on November 18, spectators attending the race in Las Vegas or watching from around the world saw Samsung display technologies shine bright […]

Samsung and Liberty Media Partner to Bring 481-Foot Rooftop Display to F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix