Opinion: Don’t Get Tangled – The Cable Conundrum in Digital Signage September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Stefan Schieker Cables are the unsung heroes – and frequent villains – of digital signage installations. From tripping hazards at trade shows to unsightly tangles behind high-end displays, poor cable management can undermine even the best designs. Why it’s time for the industry to rethink its relationship with cables and make tidy connections a top priority.
Opinion: The Integrators’ Dilemma – Control vs. Scale in the Age of AI September 17, 2025September 15, 2025 by Stefan Schieker As AI transforms the digital signage landscape, integrators face a strategic crossroads: keep investing in expensive proprietary CMS platforms, or collaborate with established software providers and relinquish some control. In this op-ed, Stefan Schieker examines this high-stakes dilemma – one that could define the future success of many integration businesses.
Opinion: The Silent Sustainability Revolution in Digital Signage September 16, 2025September 7, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Sustainability in digital signage is no longer a marketing checkbox – it’s a strategic shift happening across product development and supply chains. The industry is quietly transforming beneath the surface. An op-ed by Florian Rotberg explores how manufacturers, integrator, and end-users must embrace sustainability as a mindset – not a sticker.
Tizen with Copilot: Samsung’s AI Leap in Digital Signage September 8, 2025August 29, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Samsung’s integration of Microsoft Copilot into its TizenOS Smart TVs marks a major shift: By integrating cloud-based AI directly into the display OS, Samsung eliminates the need for external media players and opens the door to scalable, intelligent signage applications. In a software-driven market, this move positions the display maker ahead of Chinese competitors struggling …
Opinion: Why India Embraces Software – and China Still Doesn’t September 16, 2025August 26, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Asia’s digital signage market shows a clear divide between China and India. China remains focused on hardware and on-premises installations, driven in part by software piracy. India, meanwhile, is emerging as a global hub for cloud-based innovation—contributing code and shaping the future of digital signage. An invidis Opinion Editorial.
Certifications: The Dark Secret Behind So-Called Digital Signage Security August 28, 2025August 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg In a provocative invidis/Sixteen:Nine op-ed, Screenly Co-Founder Viktor Petersson exposes a critical blind spot in digital signage security: the illusion of safety created by compliance badges like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Opinion: Zetadisplay – A Leadership Shift for a New Era August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 by Florian Rotberg With the appointment of a new CEO, Zetadisplay is preparing to tackle the current challenges in digital signage – AI disruption, retail media acceleration, and the relentless demand for scale. Driven by its owner, the leadership transition signals a clear pivot from consolidation to growth – aimed at making the company competitive not only in …
Opinion: Tait Feltboard Isn’t a Signage CMS – and Google Isn’t Competing August 19, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The digital signage industry thrives on clarity – especially when it comes to platform ownership and strategic intent. So when whispers began circulating about Google’s potential entry into the digital signage CMS space, the reaction was swift and speculative. But let’s be clear: Google is not entering the CMS business, at least not in the …
Opinion: A New Era of Global Managed Service Providers August 27, 2025August 13, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The merger of Yorktel and Kinly is more than a strategic transaction – it’s a clear response to the evolving demands of global enterprise customers. As Fortune 500 businesses shift away from engaging local or national service providers, the ProAV industry finds itself at a crossroads: adapt to the new era of globally unified, scalable …
Opinion: Volta and the Unfulfilled Promise of DooH-Driven EV Charging August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Florian Rotberg For years, the digital out-of-home industry held onto a compelling vision: that EV charging points could double as media platforms, generating advertising revenue while partly refinancing the future of mobility. It was a seductive idea – screens at charging points, delivering targeted content to a captive, affluent audience. But reality has proven far less accommodating.
