Germany: Radio P.O.S. acquires majority in Nexgen July 26, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Karlsruhe-based retail signage integrator Nexgen Smart Instore is now part of the P.O.S. Group, but continuous to operated as an independent entity. The newly acquired digital signage retail integrator not only expands Radio P.O.S. supermarket portfolio, but complements the current POS offerings with dedicated energy and device management solutions.
France: Videlio Group with new majority owner July 26, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The French ProAV and IT integrator Videlio has a new majority owner. As part of a reorganization of the capital structure, the Trévise Participations acquired the majority of the leading European ProAV expert for cruise ships in June. The previous investor Hivest Capital remains on board.
Record: InfoComm Asia 2024 visitors up 21% July 24, 2024 by Florian Rotberg InfoComm Asia 2024, the ISE sister event in Bangkok, concluded with great success. The show records 8,817 unique visitors originating from over 50 countries, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous edition. The InfoComm Asia Summit 2024 including the invidis Digital Signage track drew 2,409 delegates – nearly 2.3 times compared to 2023.
Infocomm Asia: AI with a human touch July 21, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Bangkok | The interaction between customers and digital signage screens is not only becoming more personal but also more human. While personalization has long been standard in mobile apps, the one2many medium of digital signage is quickly catching up. In addition, AI-based digital humans provide digital signage touchpoints a more personal touch, more hospitality and …
QSR: Digital Signage Needs to Deliver Value July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Bangkok | Digital menu boards, order terminals, drive-thru screens – modern QSR concepts require digital signage screens. Not only in North America and Europe, but also in Asia, where personnel costs are often considerably cheaper. invidis spoke to signage entrepreneur Sebastian Svensson, who runs Giant Pumpkin, one of Southeast Asia’s most successful full-service digital signage …
QSR: The End of Fixed Prices July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Surge pricing known from Uber & Co. – demand-oriented dynamic prices – is now also finding its way into the quick service market. More and more QSR chains adjust prices on their digital signage screens based on demand. Technically it’s simple, but whether guests will accept it remains the question.
Accessibility: McDonald’s Introduces Voice-Guided Order-Terminals July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg McDonald’s is expanding the functionality of order terminals for people with blindness and visual impairments. Restaurant customers can use voice control to operate interactive digital signage systems. The first QSR chains are already testing a voice-controlled payment process.
ASEAN Region: A Very Dynamic Market July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by Florian Rotberg invidis expert Florian Rotberg is currently in Bangkok for Infocomm Asia, preparing for the invidis Digital Signage Track. A perfect opportunity to analyze the digital signage market in Southeast Asia.
Mango: First GenAI Campaign July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Generative AI is considered a game changer in content creation, but apart from a few one-off campaigns, brands and retailers are still quite cautious. The Spanish fast fashion chain Mango has now created its entire campaign using Generative AI and established internal GenAI production processes for upcoming collections.
Yamaha: Sustainability in a Playful Way July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Tokyo | An electric piano built from sustainable wood usually attracts little attention unless you combine it with a huge digital signage video wall. In the Ginza flagship store, Yamaha playfully shows how sustainability can attract the masses through immersive storytelling.