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.
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.
Remote Tower: Digital Signage Extremely Critical July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage screens on the shop floor or in QSRs are business critical, but nothing compares to air traffic control remote towers. The Norwegian airport operator Avinor already centrally controls eleven airports from one location, with seven more soon to be added. The control center showcases digital signage at its best.
invidis Market Compass: The Top Digital Signage Players in UK & Ireland July 10, 2024 by Balthasar Mayer From the invidis Yearbook 2024: Our Market Compass UK & Ireland shows the most important digital signage integrators and software providers in the UK and on the island of Ireland.
Pioneer Two: Digital Signage from Bow to Stern July 10, 2024July 9, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Bonn | A media ship is an unusual idea. But the concept of a floating newsroom, a stage for live journalism, and a digital signage location for events has proven itself. The Pioneer One has been sailing on the Spree in Berlin for three years. Now, a sister ship, the Pioneer Two, is following suit …
M&A: Market Consolidation in Full Swing July 15, 2024July 9, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Seven acquisitions in seven days – market consolidation in the digital signage industry is visibly gaining momentum. Due to high interest rates and poor sales and profit development caused by the pandemic, market consolidation had almost come to a standstill in the past two years. Now, M&A deals are back in full swing.
invidis DSS Events: Save the Date July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Mark your calendars now because after one successful show comes another! DSS Europe in Munich will return in May 2025, following its great success in 2024. Plus, there are two more DSS events before that.
invidis Market Compass: The Top Digital Signage Players in Spain & Portugal July 8, 2024 by invidis Redaktion From the invidis Yearbook 2024: In the Market Compass Spain & Portugal, we present the most important digital signage integrators and software providers on the Iberian Peninsula.
Touchscreens: i3-Technologies Acquires Ctouch July 9, 2024July 6, 2024 by Florian Rotberg The takeover of Ctouch by the Belgian i3-Group has created a new European market leading touchscreen specialist. Ctouch and i3-Technologies are both focused on large-format touch solutions in the price-sensitive education, corporate, and government markets. Ctouch is also one of the leading green signage providers in the digital signage market.