Recommendation Engine: Samsung acquires AI startup July 21, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Samsung Electronics takes over the AI startup Oxford Semantic Technologies. The university spinoff Oxford Semantic specializes in knowledge graph solutions enabling recommendation engines and product configurators – applications that are also very interesting for digital signage.
QSR: Digital Signage Needs to Deliver Value July 29, 2024July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Bangkok | Digital menu boards, order terminals, drive-thru screens – modern QSR concepts require digital signage screens. Not only in North America and Europe, but also in Asia, where personnel costs are often considerably cheaper. invidis spoke to signage entrepreneur Sebastian Svensson, who runs Giant Pumpkin, one of Southeast Asia’s most successful full-service digital signage …
QSR: The End of Fixed Prices July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Surge pricing known from Uber & Co. – demand-oriented dynamic prices – is now also finding its way into the quick service market. More and more QSR chains adjust prices on their digital signage screens based on demand. Technically it’s simple, but whether guests will accept it remains the question.
Accessibility: McDonald’s Introduces Voice-Guided Order-Terminals July 17, 2024 by Florian Rotberg McDonald’s is expanding the functionality of order terminals for people with blindness and visual impairments. Restaurant customers can use voice control to operate interactive digital signage systems. The first QSR chains are already testing a voice-controlled payment process.
ASEAN Region: A Very Dynamic Market July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by Florian Rotberg invidis expert Florian Rotberg is currently in Bangkok for Infocomm Asia, preparing for the invidis Digital Signage Track. A perfect opportunity to analyze the digital signage market in Southeast Asia.
invidis Market Compass: The Top Digital Signage Players in France September 23, 2024July 16, 2024 by Balthasar Mayer From the invidis Yearbook 2024: In the Market Compass France, we present the most important digital signage integrators and software providers in the French Republic.
Euro 2024 Review: The Future of LED Perimeter Boards January 20, 2025July 15, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Uefa has deployed virtual perimeter advertising for the first time on a large scale at Euro 2024. However, the technology holds much greater potential, prompting the question of what stadium advertising will look like in the future.
Yamaha: Sustainability in a Playful Way July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Tokyo | An electric piano built from sustainable wood usually attracts little attention unless you combine it with a huge digital signage video wall. In the Ginza flagship store, Yamaha playfully shows how sustainability can attract the masses through immersive storytelling.
invidis confidential 19|24: This Is Turning Into Something Better August 1, 2024July 14, 2024 by Antonia Hamberger Our confidential format is ending – but something better is on the way. Soon, you will receive it directly in your inbox. Meanwhile, don’t miss the treasures in this edition: an analysis of recent M&A deals, an exclusive interview with elevator DooH pioneer Niall Sallam, and more.
Remote Tower: Digital Signage Extremely Critical July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage screens on the shop floor or in QSRs are business critical, but nothing compares to air traffic control remote towers. The Norwegian airport operator Avinor already centrally controls eleven airports from one location, with seven more soon to be added. The control center showcases digital signage at its best.