Custom Channels officially announced the full integration of its music streaming API into the TrueSync Media platform. The native integration enables TrueSync customers to manage professionally curated music directly from within the TrueSync interface. Custom Channels said that the strengthened relationship reflects the shared vision that initially brought the companies together. Custom Channels and TrueSync […]
Fusion Signage announced an integration with Canva that aims to simplify digital signage content creation and allow businesses and organizations to send it live to screens without manual steps. The integration connects the Canva design platform with Fusion Signage’s digital signage software in an effort to give users a more seamless way to create, manage […]
LG Electronics USA officially announced the launch of the LG Financing Referral Service, a new program designed to connect businesses with participating financial institutions that offer financing and leasing options for eligible LG commercial display solutions. The company said the new service aims to help organizations deploy display technology while managing their capital budgets through […]
Siemens officially announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Defacto Technologies, a privately held EDA software company active in the register-transfer level (RTL) design field focused on automated SoC design creation and integration. The company said that the acquisition expands its EDA portfolio with capabilities that aim to help customers manage growing SoC […]
DEXON announced that it is expanding its portfolio of modular AV solutions with the new 4-channel USB-C Input Board. The solution is fully compatible with DEXON video wall controllers, video processors and matrix switchers. The company said that the board is designed to enable connectivity of multiple sources to DEXON video wall or intelligent matrix […]
John Rudolph announced his retirement as president of PCD and named Hal Truax as his successor. PCD said the transition marks the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners while positioning the company for continued growth. According to PCD, Rudolph joined the company in 1999 and helped […]
CSX Transportation recently unveiled a custom LED sign atop its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. The sign features the company’s logo alongside a locomotive image. CSX selected Phase Integration, a national commercial technology solutions provider, to design, manage and integrate the project. Phase Integration, citing prior success with Nanolumens, turned to the LED manufacturer for this […]
IUF officially announced it has acquired Project Audio Visual (PAV). The company will bring Project Audio Visual UK and Europe into its Workplace division. “The acquisition creates a positive way forward for the expertise, relationships and reputation built by Project Audio Visual over many years. Being a part of IUF gives our existing clients and […]
In 1998, I worked at The Buttes Resort in Arizona. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a beautiful property. It’s owned by a hotel chain now, but when it was built, it was one of four boutique hotels in AZ known for using the natural landscape as part of the architecture. It is nestled into […]
Daktronics announced the availability of see-through LED window displays for retail stores, convenience stores, gas stations, quick‑serve restaurants and shopping center environments. The company said that the see-through LED displays are designed for interior, window-facing installations and aim to allow businesses to deliver bright, exterior‑facing digital messaging through storefront glass while preserving natural light, visibility […]
ZetaDisplay announced that it has acquired retailmediatools, a retail media infrastructure-as-a-service platform, aiming to extend its position as the full-service provider for digital signage and retail media. The company said that this acquisition creates the first fully integrated retailer-owned media ecosystem. The acquisition combines ZetaDisplay’s experience of managing the infrastructure for over 125,000 digital screens […]
Korbyt officially announced its new native Canva integration with the Korbyt Anywhere platform. Korbyt’s new native app for Canva aims to provide content creators with access to Korbyt publishing tools directly inside their design environment. Users can now design graphics, animations and multi-page assets in Canva and export them directly into Korbyt Media Manager and […]
Zynchro System announced that it is utilizing AI at the core of technical development and is launching AI assistant Zyvo to help customers with content creation and campaign management. The company also said that recent updates to data processing and operating functionalities within the Zynchro modules aim to improve efficiencies and reduce operating costs. It […]
Vision Audio Visual officially launched the VFM-F4, a digital signage floor stand designed specifically for 30-65-inch nontouch displays in retail, hospitality and reception environments. The VFM-F4 features a slim and minimalist design and was designed for installations where appearance is just as important as functionality. The company said that the solution aims to bridge the […]
AlltecPro announced the availability of Isermo, a local AI real-time transcription and translation product that enables commercial AV integrators, system installers and technology consultants to add live transcription, multilingual translation and accessibility services to professionally installed microphone systems. According to AlltecPro, Isermo is a dedicated on-premises appliance that processes speech locally. Integrators can connect Isermo […]
If you attended InfoComm26, you no doubt noticed the number of companies on the floor that make Direct-View LED (dvLED) products. From well-known brands to emerging market contenders, the breadth of cabinet-based, curved and custom dvLED offerings at pixel pitches from 5mm down to 0.7mm is downright daunting, to say the least. It would be […]
VESA has introduced DisplayHDR True Black 1400, a new flagship certification tier for OLED displays designed to validate higher levels of HDR performance for professional content creation and premium viewing applications. The new specification requires certified displays to achieve at least 1,400 cd/m² peak luminance, 700 cd/m² full-screen brightness and black levels as low as […]
Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, announced that its Tempo Portrait Flat Panel Wall Mount System is now shipping. According to Chief, the Tempo Portrait mount is designed for portrait-oriented digital signage deployments, giving integrators a faster path to installation and the ability to service displays without taking the display off the wall. “Digital […]
Quividi is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of “Quividi, 20 Years of Vision and a Few Blind Spots,” a book retracing two decades of measuring physical audiences with privacy-first technology. Quividi said that the book is a reflection on what two decades of real-world deployment have taught the company about measurement, monetization and […]
Watchfire announced a series of updates designed to reduce operating costs and increase revenue for digital billboard operators, as well as improve day-to-day efficiency. The company introduced its new energy-efficient digital billboard technology as part of the announcement. The technology aims to reduce power consumption by as much as 30%. Watchfire said that it is […]
The Digital Signage Federation (DSF) officially announced the launch of the Pixel Awards, a new annual program that celebrates the projects, people and innovations shaping the future of the industry. The organization said that the awards carry the theme, “Where Innovation, Creativity, and Impact Take the Stage,” and will be presented Sept. 17, 2026, during […]
The other day, I read this article in Techdirt about how the so-called “billion-dollar” AI company Medvi is a giant scam. The whole thing is basically a house of lies built on fake AI-generated images and testimonials, plus a metric ton of spam. The GLP-1 drugs they dispense are glorified placebos (they’re “pharmacologically inert” in […]
This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the results, plus next month’s survey! Successful AV projects rely on more than just great products or innovative technology. From planning and specification to installation, integration and long-term support, every stage of a project depends on collaboration across the AV ecosystem. This month’s Temperature Check […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Spectrio had a big InfoComm 2026, showcasing a range of enhancements in digital signage technology. Visitors to Spectrio’s booth got a chance to see how the company’s Intelligent Engagement Suite analyzes customer behavior and foot traffic in real time, as well as how it is using RFID technology to make […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Download the guide here. Digital signage is everywhere in our daily lives. From the drive-thru at McDonald’s to departure and arrival boards at the airport and the scoreboard at the Carolina Hurricanes game, digital signage has become a key element of how we communicate and receive information. However, the physical […]
Creative Realities Inc. announced a partnership with FanConnect, a provider of connected venue media and IPTV technology. The partnership integrates Creative Realities’ Clarity Digital Menuboard platform with FanConnect’s IPTV platform. The combined solution aims to give sports and entertainment venues a single, automated system for managing digital menu boards, IPTV, event scheduling and content updates […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At InfoComm 2026, INFiLED showcased a wide range of LED display solutions at its booth. From the highly transparent Mirak Series to the double-sided GeminiLED and the ultra-flexible INFIPIX10mk2 Series, INFiLED demonstrated how these products are suited for retail, broadcast and live event applications. Let’s take a virtual walkthrough of […]
During the 73rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Mirakl, the Operating System for Intelligent Commerce, and Broadsign announced a strategic partnership that aims to bridge the gap between digital retail media channels and in-store advertising. The collaboration serves to enable more retailers and brands to activate, manage and measure campaigns across the entire shopper […]
InfoComm 2026, held June 13-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought together the global pro AV industry for a week of innovation, education, networking, and business development. The show welcomed 28,132 verified attendees from 94 countries, with international attendance representing 20% of attendees, and end users representing 37%. Total registrants totaled 35,707. InfoComm 2026 hosted 807 […]
Mimo officially launched its Mimo MystReserve, a purpose-built room scheduling solution at InfoComm 2026. The company said that MystReserve was designed to simplify how organizations manage shared meeting spaces. MystReserve connects directly to existing calendar systems and works across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other calendar-based environments. The company said that this approach aims to […]
PPDS officially launched its Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim display at InfoComm 2026. The Philips Signage 7000 Series serves as the company’s thinnest and lightest 4K UHD digital signage line. The company said that the line was developed in response to partner and customer feedback. The landscape and portrait mountable UHD Philips Signage 7000 Series […]
