B2B: Sharp Integrates Display Unit into One Sharp January 21, 2026January 20, 2026 by Florian Rotberg After five years, Sharp fully acquired all shares of the jointly owned Sharp NEC Display Solutions subsidiary last fall. As the next step, the display unit has now been integrated into the One Sharp portfolio, bringing displays, IT services, and office technology together under one roof.
Sony-TCL Joint Venture: TCL Sets Its Sights on Global Market Leadership January 29, 2026January 20, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Few display manufacturers have matched the consistent growth of TCL in recent years. The Chinese electronics group is already the world’s second-largest TV producer – and could overtake Samsung as early as 2026. But TCL is no longer just a TV brand: with strong display component capabilities, strategic acquisitions, and new alliances like the joint …
Critical Infrastructure: EU Plans Ban on Chinese Tech January 29, 2026January 20, 2026 by Florian Rotberg A proposed EU cybersecurity law aims to gradually phase out Chinese companies from critical infrastructure such as telecommunications networks, solar power plants, and security scanners. In practice, “Logic made in China” is often already banned in public tenders for digital signage infrastructure in defence und police projects.
M&A: Sony and TCL Combine Display Business January 26, 2026January 20, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Two TV heavyweights redraw the display landscape: Sony and TCL plan a TV and home entertainment joint venture, leveraging Sony’s brand power and TCL’s manufacturing scale. The market launch is set for 2027.
From Touch to Gesture: The Next Generation of 3D Interactive Signage January 20, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger When 3D visuals meet freehand gestures, a new level of interactivity emerges. Soon, it could work without complex, custom installations but via plug and play. At ISE 2026, Sony will launch its Spatial Reality Display featuring integrated gesture control technology from Ameria.
Year in Review 2025/2026: Mathieu Yerle | Intuiface January 19, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team Coming from the broadcast industry, Mathieu Yerle believes digital signage too closely mirrors the steadily declining world of linear TV. As CEO, he aims to help shape a new era of truly engaging signage. In his Year in Review, he shares his vision of what that future will look like.
DSS ISE 2026: Deep Talks on Trends and Technology January 30, 2026January 19, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team The Digital Signage Summit ISE 2026 will provide in-depth insights into the potential of AI, managed signage, and many other key industry trends. Here is an overview of all panels, topics, and speakers.
ISE 2026: Global AV Rethinks Risk, Resilience, and Reach January 29, 2026January 19, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The global ProAV industry is entering a new era shaped by tariffs, shifting supply chains, and a renewed focus on resilience. As growth normalizes, businesses are recalibrating strategies, exploring new markets, and accelerating the shift toward software‑driven solutions. invidis presents all things tariffs at ISE 2026.
ISE 2026: Bridging Latin America and Europe January 19, 2026January 18, 2026 by Florian Rotberg At ISE 2026, Europe meets the world – and this year, Latin America takes center stage. The show once again hosts the European Latin America AV Forum (ELAF), underscoring the region’s rising influence in global ProAV. invidis will host the flagship panel “Bridging Latin America and Europe: Insights from the Frontline,” bringing together industry voices …
NRF 2026: Sustainability Through the Backdoor January 19, 2026January 17, 2026 by Florian Rotberg New York City | Sustainability may not be a headline topic in today’s U.S. retail market, yet at NRF it appeared in unexpected places. The most innovative green signage solutions were not loudly promoted but quietly embedded in practical, cost‑saving technologies.
