ProAV Distribution: A Market in Motion June 10, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The ProAV distribution business always has infrastructure on the ground, but nowadays, distribution is much more than just logistics – the key drivers are value-added services. Over recent years, industry consolidation has given rise to two globally dominating ProAV giants, DCC (Exertis, Almo) and Midwich, each generating billions in revenue. However, further change is on …
Elementi 2025: Spinetix Unveils New CMS June 10, 2025June 6, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Orlando | The Swiss digital signage specialist Spinetix unveils Elementi 2025 – the new CMS platform. While Spinetix is often considered a non-mainstream CMS solution, the platform has been a secret champion for more than a decade. Spinetix Elementi 2025 now supports Microsoft 365 widgets as well as an updated Chromium 126 HTML5 player, and …
Rebranding: Beyond Digital Becomes Zetadisplay UK June 3, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger One year after its acquisition, British integrator Beyond Digital is now fully integrated into the Zetadisplay Group. The company is now operating under its new name, Zetadisplay UK, with a newly formed management team.
Digital Signage: Screencom Acquires Sony Software Developer May 31, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Samsung MagicInfo/VXT specialist Screencom is acquiring Blue and Red, the digital signage software developer for Teos. The CMS and room booking solution was spun off by Sony into a separate company in April. According to the companies, the merger will result into the largest digital signage provider in the BeNeLux region.
Q1 2025: Zeta Grows by 27% – Driven by Acquisitions May 30, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The Swedish digital signage integrator Zetadisplay reported a strong growth of 26.8% year-on-year for the first quarter 2025. Organically, Zetadisplay grew by 7%, albeit under increasing margin pressure. The integrator is experiencing particularly strong demand from global customers.
Germany: Forté Acquires Fellow GPA-Member GMS May 31, 2025May 30, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The world’s third-largest ProAV systems integrator, Forté, until recently known as AVI Systems, expands into Europe. In addition to Dublin-based System Video, Forté is also acquiring the German conference room specialist GMS, based in Schwalbach near Frankfurt am Main.
DSS Europe 2025: Impressions from Munich May 30, 2025May 26, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Munich | Almost 500 visitors from every continent: The digital signage industry is growing – and so is its leading conference. Here’s a visual recap of DSS Europe 2025, held last week in Munich.
DSS Europe 2025: Highlights from the Tech Forum May 22, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Munich | Excellent atmosphere on the first day of DSS Europe: The Tech Forum on Wednesday set the tone for three days of in-depth discussions and dynamic conversations.
Signage 2.0: Software in an MSP-Oriented World May 27, 2025May 21, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Munich | Changes in digital signage technology are driven AI, data, and platforms, and the demands of managed services. Here’s what industry leaders at DSS Europe think are the key shifts shaping its future.
DSS Europe 2025: Three Days of All Things Digital Signage May 27, 2025May 19, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Kicking off on Wednesday, May 21, DSS Europe 2025 brings the digital signage world together in Munich for three action-packed days. Expect 50+ sessions, AI-powered matchmaking, the Green Signage Lounge, a Tech Forum, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking formats.
