ISE 2026: In Signage, Origin Starts To Matter February 20, 2026February 12, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | As global trade tensions rise and AI reshapes risk, the digital signage industry must rethink where its technology comes from. At ISE 2026, resilience and digital sovereignty emerge as the defining forces for the future ProAV supply chain.
UK-Integrator: IUF Expands into Germany February 15, 2026February 12, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team British ProAV specialist IUF (Inurface‑Media) is expanding its business into the German market and has opened a new office in Hamburg. With the move, the end‑to‑end AV integrator is responding to increasing demand for its digital solutions in retail, QSR and transport across Germany.
ISE 2026: Uniguest Digital Signage Platform for Hospitals February 15, 2026February 12, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer Barcelona | At ISE 2026, Uniguest demonstrated what highly specialized digital signage solutions for vertical markets can look like. The company presented its Healthcare Hub, a software platform designed to manage interactive and digital signage experiences inside hospital patient rooms.
ISE 2026: “Cybersecurity Must Be Built In – Not Bolted On” February 23, 2026February 11, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As geopolitical tensions rise and AI accelerates cyberthreats, digital signage and ProAV face a new era of risk. Cybersecurity can no longer be an add‑on – it must be built into every layer of digital infrastructure.
ISE 2026 Hackathon: Where Agentic AI Meets Digital Signage February 14, 2026February 11, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | When 90 students, 24 finalist teams, and a handful of industry experts gather at dawn in Barcelona, innovation sparks before the show floor even wakes up. At the ISE 2026 Hackathon, Agentic AI collided with digital signage to redefine how citizens and customers experience the world around them.
Photo Gallery: Faces of ISE 2026 February 10, 2026 by Valentin Klaß Barcelona | Once again, ISE proves that in the ProAV and digital signage industry, nothing matters more than face‑to‑face connections – which is why we’re bringing you the ISE 2026 Faces Gallery.
M&A: Mubadala to buy Clear Channel for USD 6.2bn February 12, 2026February 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Clear Channel Outdoor – one of the most recognisable names in out-of-home (OOH) advertising in the United States – has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mubadala Capital in partnership with TWG Global. The all‑cash transaction values the company at USD 6.2 billion, marking one of the most significant OoH sector deals …
Sheikh Zayed Road: Backlite Media introduces DooH network February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Sheikh Zayed Road has always been the crown jewel of Dubai’s Out-of-Home landscape – a place where brands compete for visibility along one of the most influential urban corridors in the Middle East. With “The Helix,” Backlite Media is elevating roadside DooH in the UAE to a more connected, scalable, and strategically unified format.
ISE 2026: Hall 1 Stole the Screen Show February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | A visit to ISE typically starts in Hall 3, where the industry’s traditional powerhouses – Samsung, LG, Sharp, Sony, and Philips – showcase the latest advances in professional displays. They are the perennial must‑see exhibits at the world’s leading trade fair for digital signage and visual communication. But at ISE 2026, the gravitational …
ISE 2026: The Top Five Digital Signage Trends February 23, 2026February 9, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Barcelona | The digital signage industry is entering 2026 with renewed optimism. At this year’s ISE, the mood across halls and meeting rooms was noticeably upbeat. After a mixed 2025 marked by slow growth and widespread project postponements, many market participants now expect a clear upswing. Whether this confidence is fully justified remains to be …
