PPDS has unveiled the next generation of its Philips MediaSuite range, introducing the 6000 Series with Ambilight and the 7000 Series UltraSlim. Designed for the hospitality market, the new TVs integrate cloud gaming, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay, delivering more immersive and personalized in-room entertainment while offering new operational efficiencies for hotels. The 6000 and […]
PPDS, the Philips Professional Displays brand, has promoted Jae O Choi Park to EMEA commercial head and Ron Cottaar to head of global marketing. Choi Park, who joined PPDS in 2022 as European sales director, has been serving in the EMEA role on an interim basis since 2024. He will oversee all European sales and […]
PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) will showcase the latest innovations in sustainable screen technology and design at InfoComm 2025, including new Philips dvLED and digital signage solutions, as well as a new global partnership announcement. These and more will be on display at Philips booth 3351. PPDS will also pay tribute to Martijn van der Woude, […]
Carousel Digital Signage has added support for Sony Professional Displays and Philips Professional TVs that run on Android OS. The Carousel Cloud Player app is now available for download in the Google Play Store. The integration allows organizations to use existing Android TV displays for digital signage without requiring additional external hardware. Users can configure […]
PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) has appointed Fabrice Penhoat as business director for Philips Signage and dvLED in France, the French overseas territories (Dom Tom), and Africa. In this newly created role, Penhoat will oversee the development and execution of PPDS’ digital signage and LED sales strategies in these key regions. A veteran of the AV […]
ISE 2025 delivered an unforgettable showcase of innovation. The show floor buzzed with cutting-edge technology, major product launches and plenty of unexpected surprises. As always, the rAVe [PUBS] team was on-site, visiting every booth to capture the latest innovations — more than 2,446 videos, along with photos, podcasts, and hundreds of product news stories. You […]
PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) will be at ISE 2025 in Stand 3P500 and comes two years since launching Wave – developed in-house by the PPDS team – allowing customers to unlock the full power, versatility and intelligence of their Android SoC Philips Professional Display fleets while also bringing more sustainable business forward. Used around […]
Upgrading hospitality: Marking PPDS’ debut at The Hospitality Show, local and international PPDS teams will showcase the latest innovations on Philips Booth #916 to support future-focused visual needs in hospitality. This includes the groundbreaking Philips MediaSuite TV Series, the world’s first and only dedicated ‘all in one’ hospitality TV with Google Cast™ and Netflix ready, […]
Where cutting-edge technology and exceptional entertainment converge: PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing team up together with Vogel’s and Ruitech Solutions to create one of the world’s most unique, deeply immersive, experiential event locations, with MK-7 now home to Europe’s largest* indoor dvLED wall. Amsterdam, 11 September, 2024: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips […]
We’ve been giving away our Best of InfoComm Awards for a long time — since before my time at rAVe. And every year, after InfoComm, the team sits down and discusses the products that stuck out to us. Not ~just~ because they’re cool (but these are all really cool), but because of the potential they […]
PPDS announced the Philips Cast Server, a dedicated hotel TV solution designed to deliver seamless and secure casting and app streaming experiences for hoteliers and their guests. The new all-in-one Philips Cast Server has Chromecast built-in and PPDS says it was developed with feedback from customers, hotel managers and guests. PPDS says the single unit […]
Welcome to my 24th annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! It’s been an honor to have written this for 24 straight years and even more of an honor for it to have so many thousands of readers annually — it’s almost always our most-read article of the year on rAVe [PUBS]. So, if you’re reading this right […]
What a show! I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2024 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. We amassed a cache of more than 2,100 videos, and we posted them all on our (beautiful) ISE microsite, which also includes photos, […]
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 (aka Philips professional displays) has announced the launch of the MUSE Digital Art Award, a new environment-inspired international competition connecting artistic visionaries with industry-leading sustainable technology. Aligned with PPDS’ ambitions to empower more energy-efficient and eco-friendly business, leisure and learning environments through sustainable technology, this initiative invites artists to help imagine and inspire “The […]
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and solutions, has announced the latest phase of its local-for-local manufacturing approach, with an expansion from 30,000 displays in 2023 to 100,000 pieces to be produced in its Mexico facility in 2024. The factory, in Tijuana, was established to support the launch of PPDS’ highly acclaimed […]
PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience. Located in the village of Salen, and surrounded by stunning snow-capped […]
A new study has revealed that Google Nest Hubs are the most searched-for smart home product line in America, with an average of 137,520 searches per month. Home and tech experts Smarthomestarter.com used Google data to analyze searches for various smart home related keywords to determine which smart device product lines were searched for the […]
When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for the consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall displays have passed Extron’s“ extensive testing program and are now identified as ‘Quantum Ultra Certified.’” Philips X-Line […]
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]
The PPDS cloud platform, Wave, officially goes live at ISE with new energy-saving features and partnerships. PPDS, aka Philips professional displays, has announced the official launch of its Wave ecosystem. The new cloud platform is complemented with a dedicated ProStore marketplace for premium PPDS and certified development partner applications, all integrating with Philips professional displays […]
By Mitchell Rosenberg PPDS If you’re in the business of buying visual displays, you already know of the various considerations you need to make depending on how the device will be used, where and by whom. Is the screen big enough to be seen clearly from the other side of the room? Is the pixel […]
The recently refurbished Footasylum retail store in Bristol, UK, has completed the installation of a giant new Philips video wall, helping to drive footfall and boost the customer experience. Established in 2005, Footasylum is one of the leading retailers of fashion streetwear and sportswear in the U.K., stocking brand giants that include Nike, Adidas and Jordan, Under […]
PPDS (aka: Philips displays) has announced the latest in its hospitality TV range. The Philips MediaSuite with Android TV OS includes the new Philips MediaSuite 6214U series and the MediaSuite 5214U family. Promoted as an all-in-one hotel TV entertainment solution, the Philips MediaSuite TVs have Chromecast built-in and are Netflix-ready, allowing guests to cast their […]
PPDS (Philips digital signage) has announced its U.S. business has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TPV Group (which the release says is the largest manufacturer of LCD displays in the world), as the company says it plans to enter a new, accelerated hypergrowth phase in North America. The transfer of activities from EPI (effective […]
With the launch of an all-in-one LED (the 6000 Series) and a re-introduction of the brand into the US market, PPDS (aka Philips) will likely have the best InfoComm show they’ve ever had. Philips is already the largest manufacturer of LCDs in the world but with a complete line-up of LEDs (shipping 1.2mm+ but with […]
PPDS (i.e., Philips Digital Signage), just announced the Philips 6000 Series: a range of 8K, dvLED displays in either 16:9 or 32:9. Unveiled at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (stand 3Q600), the new Philips 6000 Series LED is bezel-free so, technically, it can be designed in any shape, size or resolution and is aimed at meeting […]
PPDS (also known as Philips Digital Signage), just announced a new lineup of interactive touch displays for education, launching the brand-new Android SoC Philips E-Line series. Unveiled at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (Philips Booth 3Q600), the Phillips E-Line is PPDS’ most complete SoC (system on a chip) education display range to date. It’s aimed at […]
PPDS (aka: Philips) just debuted the Philips 7000 Series 4K direct view LED aimed at retail and public venues. Technically, making its global debut at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (stand 3Q600), the bezel-free Philips 7000 Series is available in 22”, 31” and 41” sized panels and are designed for 24/7 operation. Complementing the existing Philips […]
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, LED, and pro TV products and software announced the availability of the Philips X-Line UHD video wall range in North America. Announced at InfoComm 21 in Orlando, Florida, (booth 3421), the 49” and 55” Philips X-Line video wall range has been designed for 24/7 use and […]
PPDS just announced a new partnership with French distributor ITANCIA to roll out its range of Philips T-Line interactive displays, built and designed for education. Powered by Android, PPDS says the interactive Philips T-Line range is designed to enhance collaboration in education environments. Philips T-Line offers an anti-glare and anti-reflection 4K screen with multitouch technology and […]
PPDS (aka Philips) has partnered with education software solutions specialist i3 Technologies. Now, PPDS’ interactive touch screen displays come with access to i3LEARNHUB, i3 Technologies’ cloud-based digital creation and learning platform. The platform is designed to enable teachers to bring digital content to students, stimulate collaboration and prepare students with 21st-century learning skills. Complementing the […]
