Panelwise: Help for UK Schools to Manage Display Failures April 20, 2026 by John Berkovich Panelwise has launched in the UK to help schools manage rising costs as classroom displays move out of warranty, offering fixed-cost support to extend device lifecycles and reduce disruption.
Partnerships: Kinly Expands Appspace Partnership April 20, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team Kinly has announced a global partnership with Appspace, extending a relationship that already included Gold Standard integration status and adding more enterprise muscle behind workplace communications, room booking, and employee experience tools.
Beyond Hardware: AI and Software Take Center Stage April 23, 2026April 18, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Beijing | ProAV manufactures may love hardware – but even among Chinese manufacturers, the future increasingly lies in platform solutions that closely integrate hardware and software. In this context, AI is emerging as the critical hinge between the two. Hardware alone is no longer enough – not in Asia, either.
Infocomm China 2026: Signage Goes Thin, Green, and AI April 23, 2026April 18, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Beijing | Infocomm China 2026 made one thing clear: the Digital Signage future is ultra-thin, AI-driven, and energy-efficient. From Art‑MicroLEDs and green signage to AI concierges and strategic government backing, Beijing showcased how display technology is aligning with sustainability, architecture, and China’s long-term industrial priorities and the impact on the western world.
New York: 26North Closes $5.9B Debut Fund April 17, 2026 by John Berkovich Private equity firm exceeds fundraising target with strong backing from global institutional investors, underscoring continued appetite for middle-market strategies.
SBI Holdings: Tokyo Eyes Sphere-Style Immersive Arena April 17, 2026 by John Berkovich Japan’s SBI Holdings is exploring plans to develop a large-scale immersive entertainment venue in Tokyo, inspired by the high-profile Sphere concept in Las Vegas.
Infocomm Edge: Avixa Postpones Dubai Show to 2027 April 20, 2026April 17, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Due to the onfoing Middle East conflict, Avixa delays the debut of Infocomm Edge to 2027. A smaller, invite-only “Edge Preview” in 2026 will set the stage for the full-scale launch in Dubai.
The Wall: Samsung Shuts Down European Plant April 21, 2026April 17, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer Samsung has announced the closure of its TV manufacturing facility in Galanta, Slovakia – bringing an end to the European production site for its MicroLED The Wall.
London: Backlite Launches Knightsbridge DooH Site at Hyde Park Corner April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 by John Berkovich Backlite UK and Wildstone have upgraded a Piccadilly Underpass location into a premium DooH site, now part of the operator’s Landmark Series.
Seatrade 2026: LG Shows Cruise-Ready Displays, Platform in Miami April 16, 2026 by John Berkovich LG highlighted its cruise-focused TVs, dvLED, and a centralized content platform at Seatrade Cruise Global, which wrapped this week in Miami.
