Windows’ New “Digital Signage Mode”: A Step Forward, or Just a Black Screen Band-Aid? November 26, 2025 by Guest Contributor Is Microsoft’s new digital signage mode enough for professional deployments? Lukas Danek, CPO at SignageOS, warns that only specialized operating systems with remote management can prevent failures – rather than just masking them.
M&A: Zetadisplay Acquires Swedish Integrator Ubiq November 28, 2025November 26, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Zetadisplay strengthens its position in its home market: The Swedish integrator—one of Europe’s largest—acquires the smaller national competitor Ubiq, which specializes in retail and QSR installations.
Barcelona: Edtech Congress Partners with ISE November 27, 2025November 26, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Under the theme “Reimagining education and training in the age of artificial intelligence,” the upcoming Edtech Congress Barcelona will bring together the global education and training community to explore how technology – and especially AI – is reshaping learning environments. This year’s edition introduces a major new partnership: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) joins as a …
DooH: Broadsign Acquires Place Exchange November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Broadsign is expanding it’s DooH ecosystem by acquiring Place Exchange, one of the leading independent SSP for programmatic DooH in North America. The transaction creates the most robust OoH advertising solution. Broadsign takes on Crestline as a Minority Investors.
Windows: New “Digital Signage Mode” Ends Bluescreens November 24, 2025November 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Few things are more embarrassing in the digital signage industry than a glaring Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on a public display. From train station information boards to retail video walls, these error screens have become infamous symbols of system failure. Now, Microsoft is introducing a fix that’s less about solving the underlying problem and …
Olive Young: Korea’s Answer to Sephora November 25, 2025November 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Seoul | In the world of beauty retail, Sephora has long been considered the gold standard for in-store experiences. The LVMH-owned brand combines premium cosmetics with immersive environments, often powered by extensive digital signage. But in South Korea, a homegrown competitor is rewriting the rules: Olive Young.
Playipp: Scandinavia’s Hidden Champion Eyes European Expansion November 26, 2025November 21, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Scandinavia’s digital signage scene isn’t just about Vertiseit and Zetadisplay. Hidden champion Playipp is making waves with a cloud-only CMS, strong partner strategy, and ambitious plans to triple revenue. Backed by investor Monterro, the Swedish provider is ready to expand across Europe. invidis met Playipp CEO Henrik Mazzanti for an interview.
Light: How Illumination Shapes Experiential Spaces November 24, 2025November 21, 2025 by Florian Rotberg At invidis, our focus often revolves around Digital Signage and DooH. Yet, digital is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to creating truly memorable experiences. Increasingly, light is emerging as a powerful design element that complements digital signage and transforms spaces into immersive environments.
Displays: Vestel Exits Digital Signage Business November 24, 2025November 21, 2025 by invidis Editorial Team Signs are mounting that Vestel is exiting the professional display segment. The electronics manufacturer will focus on TVs and household appliances, remaining in B2B signage only as an OEM.
Matter 1.5: New IoT-Standard for Cameras & Energy Management November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Professional IoT-Platforms like Samsung Smartthings Pro are becoming more important for the digital signage industry. Interacting with users and the space surrounding the digital signage platform is relevant for engaging experiences and personal customer journeys. Many IoT platforms are based on Matter, a global standard for IoT. The latest Matter update provides many new features …
