‘Digital Signage as a Service’ Gains Traction With Glass-Media, IFS Deal September 9, 2025 by John Berkovich The shift toward subscription models in digital signage gained another foothold last week as Dallas-based Glass-Media announced a partnership with Insight Financial Services (IFS) to deliver what it calls “Digital Signage as a Service.” The concept borrows from managed services in IT: instead of buying hardware and a software license outright, retailers pay monthly fees …
Armodilo Debuts Revi: Minimalist Wall-Mount Turns Tablets Into Smart Interfaces September 9, 2025 by John Berkovich The Canadian company Armodilo has launched a new wall-mounted tablet housing designed to turn everyday devices into fixed smart interfaces for homes, offices, and connected spaces – priced from US$69.99. Made to order and 3D printed in North America, the housing’s low-profile design reflects the company’s approach of making technology feel natural in a room …
Ukrainian Adtech Firm Runs Successful Programmatic DooH Campaign Amid War September 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine’s adtech sector continues to prove that technological progress does not stand still. Kyiv-based Advision recently delivered a programmatic DooH campaign that earned a spot on the shortlist at the IAB MIXX Awards 2025. The campaign ran on roadside LED screens near branches of the national supermarket chain Fora. Location-based targeting, …
Sony Sets 2025–26 AV Tech Expo Tour Across North America September 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Sony Electronics is taking its annual AV Tech Expo on the road again, with a North American tour scheduled to run from September 2025 through March 2026. The traveling event will showcase Sony’s professional Bravia displays, Crystal LED video walls, and PTZ cameras, while also giving attendees a first look at technology yet to be …
Retail Media on Pace for $300B by 2030, Omdia Says – But Only Five Percent in Stores September 8, 2025 by John Berkovich Retail media is projected to top $300 billion by 2030, accounting for nearly 20 percent of total global advertising revenue, according to new research from Omdia. Retail media networks – platforms that let brands advertise on a retailer’s digital properties while tapping into first-party data – are surging as advertisers seek alternatives to traditional channels …
Ibase Rolls Out Expandable Edge AI Computer for Industry September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich Ibase Technology has introduced the AES100, a rugged and expandable edge AI computer designed for demanding environments, such as factory automation, robotics, and smart city surveillance. The computer combines 14th and 13th-gen Intel Core processors with support for a single Nvidia GPU of up to 350W, enabling real-time AI inference and data processing directly at …
Sodaclick Adds Arabic to Voice AI Ordering for QSRs September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich London-based Sodaclick has launched Arabic-language support for its AI voice ordering platform, debuting the capability with Americana Restaurants in Dubai. This launch began with a pilot project and was previewed earlier this year. Now, Americana plans to roll out the system across more brands of their brands in the region. Americana Group is the largest …
Google Signs On as Sponsor for Digital Signage Experience 2025 September 5, 2025 by John Berkovich Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) 2025 has added Google to its sponsor roster, while also announcing new speakers and expanded programming for this year’s event in San Diego. The show will run from October 19 to 21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Google will sponsor sessions around AI, personalization, and immersive engagement. Other new …
World Out of Home Organization Adds Eight New Members September 4, 2025 by John Berkovich The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has added eight new members spanning multiple sectors and regions, further expanding its global reach. The mix includes five national media owners, two OOH service providers, and one national media agency. The new members are GIMC (China), Ledman (China), LED Truck Media (USA), Noistudio (Italy), Prowtech (Vietnam), Pyxis …
Niagara Takes Flight Opens at the Brink of Niagara Falls September 4, 2025 by John Berkovich Niagara Parks has unveiled a new $25 million attraction at the edge of the Horseshoe Falls. Niagara Takes Flight is the province of Ontario’s first flying theater and only the second in Canada, giving visitors an immersive aerial perspective of the region’s landmarks, history, and culture. Located inside Table Rock Centre, the attraction uses custom …
