CES 2024: Sharp/NEC to Showcase Reflective LCD January 3, 2024January 2, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Sharp/NEC plans to showcase reflective LCD displays at the upcoming CES. These displays use ambient light, resulting in extremely low power consumption and could complement high-brightness displays in the future. This trend might also be seen at ISE.
DooH: New Times Squares for South Korea June 30, 2024January 2, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The South Korean government approved iconic DooH zones in three places in Seoul and Busan. With the drastic relaxation of DooH regulations, the three new DooH Free Zones with high visitors frequency are expected to become globally known DooH hotspots, similar to Times Square or Piccadilly Circus. Typically around 20 LED boards can be set …
Kapsch: K-Business Com becomes Cancom Austria January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Rebranding in Vienna – at the turn of the year, Austria’s largest IT and digital signage integrator Kapsch Business Com is operating under a new name: Cancom Austria. The German IT system integrator and German digital signage market leader acquired Kapsch’s IT business last year.
Year in Review 2023: Gerhard Pichler | Easescreen January 2, 2024 by Guest Contributor Easescreen Managing Director Gerhard Pichler identifies which digital signage trends will dominate the year 2024 and what role personalization will play in Easescreen’s year in review contribution.
Content: What doesn’t fit will be made to fit January 1, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | The resolution or aspect ratio of existing content does not always match digital signage screens. In particular, square Instagram photos or upright videos from cell phones do not fit the 16:9 or 9:16 format of the digital signage industry. One content trick is blurred borders, which enables creatives the multiple use of photos …
Retail: LED meets architecture June 30, 2024December 28, 2023 by Florian Rotberg Dubai | Whether Toronto or Dubai, more and more retailers are relying on artistic curved LED installations on the facade and instore. Two notable projects in Canada and the UAE have been realized in recent months. Creative inspiration also for Europe’s digital signage industry.
More than CMS: Spectrio expands digital signage platform December 28, 2023 by Florian Rotberg For a long time, a solid CMS solution was considered a competitive offer to successfully win digital signage customers. But end customers are increasingly looking for platforms with a wide range of solutions. The development of a digital signage tech stack like that of the US provider Spectrio is exemplary.
CES 2024: LG robots for home and store December 28, 2023 by invidis Redaktion AI robots take on tasks and provide support with everyday activities. Based on multimodal AI technology, intelligent speech and image recognition, and natural language processing, the AI understands the user’s context and intentions and can actively communicate with him. Robots monitor, guard, greet and entertain – an interesting alternative for public spaces too.
Storytelling: Rustic on the outside – immersive on the inside December 26, 2023 by Florian Rotberg Seoul | Thirty percent of South Koreans are Christians – no wonder Christmas plays a big role in Seoul and all of South Korea. The department store chain The Hyundai is celebrating the Advent season with large seasonal highlight zones and an roadside Alpine hut in the middle of the South Korean capital. Rustic on …
DooH: Shine bright like a Diamond June 30, 2024December 26, 2023 by Florian Rotberg Montreal | DooH screens must deliver bright images even in direct sunlight. High brightness displays with up to 5,000 nits are available on the market, but DooH screens are not always operated optimally. Many screens are too bright, especially on cloudy days and at night.