South Africa: Digital Signage’s Gateway to Africa July 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | Africa is becoming one of the most important growth markets for digital signage – young, fast-growing and increasingly attractive for international brands. But across many markets, unreliable power supply turns installation, operation and service into a discipline that requires local expertise.
Display Shootout: Why Spec Sheets Alone Are Not Enough July 14, 2026July 5, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Seven displays, identical conditions, no brand logos: At a shootout in Cologne, Cancom put leading professional display brands head-to-head. The key takeaway: Anyone selecting displays based solely on specification sheets may overlook critical differences that only become apparent in real-world use.
KFC: Drive-Thru Meets Wow July 7, 2026July 4, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | KFC is testing a new flagship concept near Johannesburg airport that combines large-format outdoor LED, table service, and transparent OLED self-order kiosks. The result is one of the most unusual QSR digital signage concepts in Africa – innovative inside, highly visible outside, and with clear rollout potential.
LED: Siliconcore and Brightlogic Link Touch Interaction Across LED Displays July 7, 2026July 3, 2026 by John Berkovich Demonstration at Infocomm 2026 shows how touch input on one LED surface can drive content on a separate, fine-pixel-pitch display.
Telco: MTN Turns Retail into Experience July 2, 2026 by Florian Rotberg MTN South Africa’s Digital Experience Centre in Johannesburg shows how telco retail is moving beyond smartphone sales into connected homes, gaming, business services and hands-on brand experiences. For digital signage, the store is a good example of how screens can support the customer journey without overpowering the products.
Mozart Meets ProAV: Volksoper Wien Uses Projection Mapping for The Magic Flute July 2, 2026 by John Berkovich Vienna’s Volksoper has deployed Stage Precision’s motion tracking and projection mapping platform to replace traditional stage scenery with dynamically mapped projections, creating a more flexible production workflow for The Magic Flute.
Trade Show Excellence: ISE wins Sammy Award a Second Time July 2, 2026 by Balthasar Mayer The Business Intelligence Group honors ISE for its “Push Beyond” campaign. This year, the trade show reported record numbers of visitors and exhibitors.
Phenomena Experience: Iconic Barcelona Cinema Reopens with Digital Transformation July 2, 2026 by John Berkovich With the help of Instronic Studio, Barcelona’s award-winning Phenomena Experience has reopened following a six-month renovation that combines premium cinema technology, integrated AV systems and flexible public spaces, illustrating how exhibitors are redefining the modern moviegoing experience.
Retail in Africa: Between Informality and Digital Transformation July 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Johannesburg | Africa’s retail story is often told as one of rapid modernisation – but the reality is far more fragmented, with informal trade still dominating most markets and shaping how consumers buy every day. While South Africa stands out as the continent’s only truly formalised retail ecosystem and a natural hub for digital signage, …
EV Charging: From Functional Stop to Brand Experience July 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage at EV charging stations has not become the advertising gold rush many expected. But a new generation of charging destinations shows where screens, light, architecture, and customer experience can create real value.
