Barcelona: ISE Hackathon Strengthens AV Talent Pipeline in Second Year July 7, 2026 by John Berkovich The second edition of the ISE Hackathon brought together 60 students from 17 European universities, reinforcing the show’s growing focus on addressing the AV industry’s skills gap – now it is clear there will be a third ISE Hackathon in 2027.
Opinion: A Flock of Drones, World Records and a Cowboy Hat July 13, 2026July 7, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer Drones are breaking one Guinness World Record after another. The digital signage industry can get in on the action – if it gets creative. A column/rant by Balthasar Mayer.
Cyber-Security: The Hidden Risk in Managed Services July 14, 2026July 7, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Managed Service Providers are central to modern communication infrastructures – and increasingly attractive targets for cyberattacks. invidis spoke with MVC Videra Managing Partner Sven Damberger about how to identify truly secure ProAV and UCC service providers.
“The Lighthouse”: Ströer Builds Its Next Mega-Screen in Hamburg July 6, 2026 by Valentin Klaß With more LED surface than the current DooH landmark, German out-of-home operator Ströer is building its next iconic screen in Hamburg — with more than 530 square meters and a corner construction for 3D effects.
Digital Signage: Georgia Tech Centralizes Athletic Digital Signage With Novisign July 6, 2026 by John Berkovich The university has deployed Novisign’s cloud-based platform across seven athletic facilities, consolidating fan-facing and athlete-facing communications while simplifying digital signage management.
Retail: Medik8 Turns New York Storefront Into Interactive Beauty Experience July 6, 2026 by John Berkovich Skincare brand launches a motion-reactive digital window activation combining projection technology with interactive DooH to engage pedestrians.
South Africa: Digital Signage’s Gateway to Africa July 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | Africa is becoming one of the most important growth markets for digital signage – young, fast-growing and increasingly attractive for international brands. But across many markets, unreliable power supply turns installation, operation and service into a discipline that requires local expertise.
Display Shootout: Why Spec Sheets Alone Are Not Enough July 14, 2026July 5, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Seven displays, identical conditions, no brand logos: At a shootout in Cologne, Cancom put leading professional display brands head-to-head. The key takeaway: Anyone selecting displays based solely on specification sheets may overlook critical differences that only become apparent in real-world use.
KFC: Drive-Thru Meets Wow July 7, 2026July 4, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | KFC is testing a new flagship concept near Johannesburg airport that combines large-format outdoor LED, table service, and transparent OLED self-order kiosks. The result is one of the most unusual QSR digital signage concepts in Africa – innovative inside, highly visible outside, and with clear rollout potential.
LED: Siliconcore and Brightlogic Link Touch Interaction Across LED Displays July 7, 2026July 3, 2026 by John Berkovich Demonstration at Infocomm 2026 shows how touch input on one LED surface can drive content on a separate, fine-pixel-pitch display.
