Spark 2026, powered by Samsung, made its official debut at ISE as a new event designed to connect the creative and production communities shaping the future of content and immersive experiences. Creators, brands, broadcasters, agencies, in-house teams and production innovators gathered to explore creative practices and the design and production of modern content across live, […]

Integrated Systems Events (ISE) reflected on this year’s Digital Signage Summit (DSS), which examined the forces actively reshaping how digital signage and DOOH networks are built, managed and scaled. DSS 2026 marked its 20th year anniversary, highlighting how rapidly the industry is evolving, and why leadership dialogue is more important than ever. The event lasted […]

The crowds packed ISE this year. We escaped the main artery of the hall, turned a corner and found ourselves in a quiet aisle. There, tucked away on the edge of a massive stand in Hall 3, was the real story of the show. As the content tour leader for ISE’s VIP tours, my job […]

Milevsko, Czech, March 2026 – Another standout year at ISE saw leading loudspeaker manufacturer KV2 Audio captivate audiences with its most ambitious and talked-about demo room experience to date, culminating in the announcement of an astounding 10-year warranty guarantee. Throughout the four-day event, a steady stream of Hall 8 visitors packed into the immersive demo […]

ISE 2026 showcased a wide array of AV innovations. With new product launches, next-level innovations and surprise announcements, the show was unforgettable. The rAVe [PUBS] team gathered over 2,300 videos of the latest solutions, as well as podcasts, photos and news coverage of hundreds of products. You can find it all on our ISE Microsite. […]

Cobalt Digital Inc. announced that multiple company products successfully completed the inaugural Internet Protocol Media Experience Product Testing and Certification Event . Cobalt Digital products that received IPMX certification include members of its TOPAZ family of processors, PACIFIC encoders/decoders, INDIGO ST 2110 gateways, SAPPHIRE mini convertors, UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewers, and the ARIA AUD-MON – the […]

LD Neil Austin Inspires Revolutionary Alternative to Classic MR16 ‘Birdie’ Not for the first time, one of the UK’s leading theatre LDs, Neil Austin, has provided the inspiration for a new breakthrough GLP theatre light. For many years, theatre and architectural lighting designers have sought a perfect LED replacement for the classic miniature MR16 ‘Birdie’ […]

Neutrik Group Americas announced that its connectivity solutions have been integrated into NETGEAR’s new M4350-16M4V network switch, which debuted at ISE 2026. The collaboration incorporates Neutrik’s etherCON, opticalCON and powerCON connectors into the switch design to provide secure and reliable connections for AV-over-IP deployments and live event environments. The M4350-16M4V uses Neutrik’s locking connectors across […]

Everyone wants to talk about AI cameras and software platforms. But the meeting room experience often lives — or dies — at the table. In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Chaz Porter of FSR about why infrastructure still matters in today’s hybrid collaboration spaces. We get into the physical foundation of […]

Lutron Electronics unveiled the company’s new Intelligent Lighting Portfolio, which aims to enhance wireless control and allow integration of luxury experiential home lighting. Product families Ketra and Orluna were introduced within the Portfolio. The announcement was presented at ISE 2026. The company said that the portfolio was created in an attempt to personalize lighting experiences […]

MAXHUB announced the company’s new distribution partnership with Epatra, which officially started on Feb. 1. The partnership was officially announced at ISE 2026. MAXHUB said that the partnership serves as an important step in enhancing the company’s presence in the Benelux market. “Epatra is very pleased to enter into this partnership with MAXHUB,” said Sander […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has launched the ISE Foundation, an industry-led initiative aimed at extending the exhibition’s impact beyond its annual event through workforce development, startup support and community engagement. Established alongside ISE co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, and supported by the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, the Foundation creates a formal structure […]

ISE 2026 showcased rapid advances in display technology, but which innovations are truly ready for widespread deployment? Planar’s Robert Detwiler joins me on this episode of Rants & rAVes to demystify MicroLED-in-Package (MIP), explain the differences between COB performance levels and discuss why LCD remains a critical platform for large-scale digital signage even as dvLED […]

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions, in collaboration with the Video Services Forum, the Advanced Media Workflow Association and the European Broadcasting Union, announced that 48 products have been certified to the Internet Protocol Media Experience standard following a recent IPMX Product Testing and Certification Event in Geneva, Switzerland. The newly certified products, representing 10 […]

I connected with Chris Teguh after ISE 2026 to discuss Epson’s key themes from the show. From immersive installations and high-brightness projection to built-in AirPlay support for simpler connectivity, we explore how Epson is addressing the needs of integrators working in corporate and education environments. 

I unfortunately did NOT make it to Barcelona this year, and to be completely honest … I had major FOMO. I’ve only been to ISE once, in 2023, and missing the last two years didn’t bother me much. But this year, for some reason, missing it hit different. There was a lot of buzz around […]

Digital Azul has strengthened its remote production infrastructure with the addition of the RTS Intercom Systems NOMAD IP wireless intercom system, reinforcing its strategy around distributed, multi-location live workflows. The agreement was signed with RTS through Portuguese reseller Pantalha at ISE 2026, with delivery scheduled for March. The independent production company delivers live productions across […]

PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has announced the launch of its Philips Signage 2000 Series, a new UHD digital signage range designed for everyday commercial applications. Unveiled at ISE 2026, the Philips Signage 2000 Series is positioned as a solution for customers seeking essential signage capabilities without the added complexity of higher-tier […]

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Quintin Esterhuizen, product lead for Google Meet hardware, to reflect on Google’s presence at ISE 2026. We talk about the strong customer engagement at the show, why interoperability with platforms like Microsoft Teams continues to be a priority and how Gemini AI is being […]

The Emerging Blended “Standard” for Stand-Alone Room Cameras ISE wrapped up a little over a week ago, and I’m not going to bore you with a full recap — the rAVe crew already did a terrific job blanketing every hall and booth. What has stuck with me since getting home is a camera pattern that […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ve written about Insta360 before. The company, founded in 2015 and originally known for action cameras, has been steadily carving out space in the ProAV world — particularly in meeting rooms. At ISE 2026, Insta360 showed up with a full conferencing lineup, presenting what felt like its first truly unified […]

Pleneo today announced the release of its first hardware ecosystem, expanding a connected experience around its Room OS platform from standardised meeting rooms into larger, more complex enterprise collaboration spaces, including auditoria and all-hands environments. As enterprises roll out AI-enabled meeting experiences across global room estates, many are finding that large rooms remain difficult to […]

Installers can now color-match MultiDyne’s most popular AV transport platform with cameras, projectors and other white products MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems continues to capture significant momentum within the Pro AV sector, the company is evolving its design language to meet the demands of modern installations. At ISE 2026, MultiDyne will showcase its popular […]

Kramer used ISE 2026 to showcase a unified AV ecosystem spanning AV-over-IP management, Dante-based audio, collaboration solutions and engineered meeting spaces. The company emphasized simplified deployment and centralized control across enterprise environments.

BARCELONA, 6 February 2026: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 has officially closed its doors following four days of inspiring firsts that pushed beyond the expected to redefine the possible and reinvigorate the AV and systems integration industry. ISE 2026 broke all records welcoming 92,170 visitors from around the world. A total of 1,751 exhibitors, including […]

PPDS has announced the latest innovations to its Phillips Wave, including business enhancements and time-saving and opportunity-generating configuration capabilities to the remote display management platform. The cloud-based platform utilizes the intelligence of Android SoC Philips Professional Displays. The company said the product is designed to provide a centralized system for AV/IT managers and system integrators […]

Theory Professional is debuting its SR Series at ISE 2026, a new line of passive and powered loudspeakers and subwoofers. The company said its new extreme output SR-221.3 features integral dual 21-inch, 3,600W low frequency drivers, four 10-inch carbon fiber high-output midrange drivers, and a 5-inch wide band ring radiator compression driver. All of the […]

Absen officially launched its CL V3 Series indoor COB MicroLED display. The display was designed to provide high-performance visuals and consistent operation across Pro AV environments. Absen said the CL V3 Series was designed for brand flagship stores, corporate lobbies, exhibition halls, home theaters, control rooms and conference room settings. The series supports up to […]

  Agile Display Solutions announced that its Agile Conversion Engine (ACE) middleware will now interoperate with Navori Labs’ content management system. This will allow users to manage E Ink ePaper signage with CMS workflows used for LCD and LED networks. The solution is being showcased at ISE 2026, also featuring Agile’s Solis™ 32, 13.3” (Spectra […]

On the final day of ISE 2026, Tim Albright and I break down the biggest trends that shaped this year’s show — from technology directions to what integrators and end users should actually pay attention to moving forward. The episode also features my interview with Boris Seibert of Shure, discussing the company’s collaboration strategy and […]

PPDS has announced the latest innovations of Philips Wave, with the evolutionary remote display management platform announcing a brand new suite of ‘business critical’ enhancements, plus new time saving and opportunity generating configuration capabilities, at ISE 2026. Developed in house and trusted by leading organisations around the world, the cloud based Philips Wave platform unlocks […]

Crestron Electronics announced two new solutions: the DM NAX Intelligent Audio Platform and the 1Beyond i12D Intelligent Camera. The company said these products are designed to simplify how organizations deliver professional and AI-ready meeting experiences at scale. “Hybrid meetings have made it painfully clear that audio and video can’t be an afterthought,” said Joel Mulpeter, […]