Stratacache: Update on the MicroLED Factory November 19, 2025October 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg When Stratacache announced the purchase of a decommissioned chip factory in Oregon during the pandemic, many in the industry initially didn’t take the news seriously. Five years on, the first Scala MicroLED solutions have yet to materialize. Meanwhile, Stratacache has been quietly preparing the site, outfitting the factory, and ramping up production—a process that has …
Zones Inc: IT Giant Targets Digital Signage Market October 24, 2025October 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Another major IT player is stepping into the ProAV arena. Zones, a global IT solutions provider with annual revenues of USD 3.2 billion, has officially announced its expansion into the ProAV and digital signage industry. This move positions Zones to complement its existing portfolio, which includes Digital Workplace, Cloud & Datacenter, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services.
Forté: The New Reality – Consolidation and Scale November 19, 2025October 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Mexico City | At Infocomm Latin America, Forté Chairman and CEO Jeff Stoebner shared his vision for the future of the AV and digital signage industry: success will belong to agile, globally connected integrators. And Forté – formerly AVI Systems – is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation through strategic acquisitions and a …
DSE: A New Beginning on the Pacific October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by Florian Rotberg San Diego | After more than a decade in Las Vegas, the organizers of the Digital Signage Experience (DSE) made a bold move: relaunching the event as a standalone conference in Southern California. The new location and refreshed concept drew around 400 attendees, including integrators, software providers, and digital agencies. Notably absent, however, were the …
Europe’s Digital Signage Leaders: Testing the Waters in North America October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by Florian Rotberg San Diego | Europe’s digital signage industry is heading west. Leading integrators such as Econocom, First Impression, Trison, and Vertiseit (Visual Art) are no longer limiting themselves to their home markets. Today, it’s hard to find a major European player without a footprint in North America – whether through acquisitions or by establishing new U.S. …
World’s Largest LCD: Samsung Launches 115″ Display October 18, 2025 by invidis Editorial Team Samsung is introducing a new display size class to the US market, the 115-inch format. Already popular for TVs, it’s now available in a professional version tailored for digital signage.
Pop Summit 2025: Poppulo Goes All-In on AI October 20, 2025October 18, 2025 by Stefan Schieker Denver | More than 100 enterprise clients and partners gathered in Denver this week for the 2025 Pop Summit, where Poppulo showcased its latest innovations in AI-driven digital signage and multi-channel communication. The event marked the return of Poppulo’s in-person partner conferences and highlighted how the company is leveraging Agentic AI to create connected, impactful …
Mark Quiroz, Sharp: Finding Opportunity in a Turbulent Display Market October 17, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger It’s been a tough year for the U.S. display and LED industry in the U.S. But there have been a few silver linings amid the trade tensions with China. Sharp’s Mark Quiroz tells invidis how the display maker has turned turbulence into opportunity, and shares the masterplan for what’s next.
M&A: CRI Doubles Size with Acquisition of CDM October 24, 2025October 16, 2025 by Florian Rotberg San Francisco | In a surprising move signalling continued consolidation in the North American digital signage market, Creative Realities (CRI) has acquired Cineplex Digital Media (CDM) for approximately USD 50 million (CAD 70 million). The all-cash transaction is effectively doubling CRI’s size and expanding its footprint beyond the U.S. into Canada.
Porsche Murals: Anything but Standard October 17, 2025October 10, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Miami | In a city known for its pastel hues, tropical lifestyle, and polished aesthetics, Porsche is taking a detour from the digital norm. In the heart of downtown Miami, nestled between a weathered smoke shop and a family-run Latin American restaurant, a hand-painted mural of a Porsche sports car commands attention. It’s raw, emotive, …
