New Blueprint for Budget Hotels: Hi Inn’s Fully Self-Service Design October 8, 2025 by John Berkovich A new generation of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping expectations of hotel design and service. In response, Hi Inn Self-Service, created by Vermilion Zhou Design Group for H World Group, in Ningbo, China, introduced a forward-looking hospitality model built on automation, modular construction, and sustainability. The project marks a systemic reinvention of the traditional economy hotel. …
Uniguest Partners with PureHD to Broaden Reach of Hotel Hub Platform Across North America October 7, 2025 by John Berkovich Digital engagement technology specialist Uniguest, based in Nashville, USA, has announced a new reseller partnership with PureHD, a well-established video solutions provider serving the U.S. and Canadian hospitality markets. The collaboration aims to expand the adoption of Uniguest’s Hotel Hub platform – an integrated, cloud-based solution that combines in-room entertainment, IPTV, and digital signage – …
Econocom Strengthens AV Operations, Aiming for €500 Million Revenue by 2028 October 6, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Econocom is setting its sights on rapid ProAV expansion, unveiling plans to grow its revenue in the segment to €500 million by 2028 – up from €300 million in 2024. The announcement follows a flurry of acquisitions that have positioned the technology company as Europe’s largest ProAV integrator. We caught up with Econocom CEO Angel …
Appspace Names Pete Schmied CEO, Holly Grogan President as Leadership Transition Continues October 6, 2025 by John Berkovich Appspace has promoted Pete Schmied to Chief Executive Officer and Holly Grogan to President, effective immediately. Former CEO Tony DiBenedetto, who led the transition of Appspace to a workspace experience provider over three years ago, as reported by Sixteen:Nine, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Schmied, who joined Appspace in 2020 as Chief …
Spinetix Pushes Further into SaaS with Hub Platform October 6, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The Swiss digital signage company Spinetix has its roots as a developer and manufacturer of premium media players with an integrated CMS. Similar to its larger neighbor, Navori, the Lausanne-based company has built its reputation on delivering a complete solution stack. In recent years, however, Spinetix has been shifting toward a software-first go-to-market strategy. With …
Atlas 9 Signals Dimensional Innovations’ Leap from Client Work to Immersive IP October 3, 2025 by John Berkovich For years, creative services firms have talked about transforming from project vendors into IP owners. With Atlas 9, Dimensional Innovations (DI) is doing just that – building a narrative-driven, immersive destination in Kansas City, USA. Opened on September 25, 2025, and carrying a reported $26.7 million price tag, Atlas 9 spans approximately 46,000 square feet, …
Planar Adds Komodo Series to Fine-Pitch LED Portfolio October 3, 2025 by John Berkovich Planar has introduced the Komodo Series, a new line of ultra-fine pixel pitch LED video walls built on Chip-on-Board (COB) MicroLED technology. The launch adds a premium option to Planar’s fine-pitch indoor LED portfolio, targeting applications where top-end visual performance and reliability are critical. Available in 0.7, 0.9, and 1.2-millimeter pixel pitches, Komodo supports resolutions …
Pueblo Police Add Daktronics Video Wall to Real-Time Crime Center October 2, 2025 by John Berkovich The Pueblo Police Department in Colorado, USA, has installed a new Daktronics LED video wall at its Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), working with High Point Networks on the project. The display provides technicians and officers with a clearer view of data, imagery, and live surveillance feeds, helping them track and prevent crime in the city. …
U.S. AV Giant Forté Acquires Swedish-Danish Integrator Informationsteknik October 1, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Forté – formerly known as AVI Systems – acquired Scandinavian modern workplace integrator Informationsteknik with businesses in Sweden and Denmark. The company was founded in 1989 operates from seven locations with more than 120 employees. With this acquisition, Forté, one of the largest ProAV integrators in the U.S., continues its European expansion strategy by systematically acquiring partners …
Ocean Outdoor, Absen Replace Landmark Manchester Arndale Screen With Curved LED October 1, 2025 by John Berkovich British DooH operator Ocean Outdoor has been busy upgrading many of its larger screens this year, swapping out aging LEDs with newer technology and adding features like motion tracking cameras. The one at Manchester’s Arndale shopping center was replaced with a custom-engineered curved LED screen to match the center’s distintive convex façade. The new screen, …
