Samsung VXT, Fugo and Canto Partner to Enable DAM Integration in Digital Signage July 14, 2025 by invidis It’s no secret that the lines between media channels are starting to blur. That’s good news for digital signage and digital out-of-home, which stand to benefit from this shift. But to really make it work, companies need to rethink how their tools and processes connect. British CMS provider Fugo and digital asset management (DAM) platform …
Refik Anadol Turns Lionel Messi’s Iconic Goal into AI-Powered Art July 14, 2025 by invidis Renowned digital artist Refik Anadol continues to push creative boundaries at the intersection of technology and art. Best known for his shape-shifting, AI-generated art work, he’s now doing a unique collaboration with soccer icon Lionel Messi. Anadol has transformed one of Messi’s most cherished memories – his legendary goal on May 27, 2009 – into …
Bluefin Reintroduces Looping Playback in New Flex-OS V6 Displays July 14, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger In 2024, Atlanta-based display maker Bluefin launched a display line called Flex-OS. The displays, ranging from standard to ultra-wide formats, give customers the option of choosing from a range of integrated SoC options – including Brightsign, Android, and Linux – or connect an external media player via HDMI. But according to Bluefin, there remains a …
Hologram-ish Displays Now Sold at London Department Store July 11, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Selfridges London now has one of these transparent LCD boxes that create hologram-ish illusions – though not just for show, but actually available for purchase. It can be found in the Smartech section on the first floor, a shop-in-shop space dedicated to digital-native brands. It’s not run by Selfridges itself, but by the Smartech Retail …
Industry Pros Share Their Favorite AI Tools: Jon Sidwick’s Picks July 10, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger For mere mortals like me, the sheer number of reportedly excellent AI tools can give off a heavy dose of FOMO. Having somebody vet them and explain which workflows each tool can support is incredibly valuable. Fortunately, the digital signage industry is full of AI-enthusiastic individuals who are finding meaningful ways to integrate AI into …
AI in Digital Signage: Jason Cremins on What CMS Companies Shouldn’t Sleep On July 9, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The idea that digital signage could exist without AI has faded quickly in the past couple of years. The question is no longer if AI should be integrated but where to start. Generative AI, in particular, has made its way into nearly every part of an organization – from back-office operations to marketing and product …
Sweden’s Vertiseit Group Acquires German ISV July 7, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Vertiseit, a Eurpean conglomerate of digital signage ISVs and integrators, is continuing its growth journey. The Swedish company has just announced the acquisition of MDT Medientechnik, a digital signage software vendor from Germany. MDT will be integrated into Vertiseit’s subsidiary, Grassfish. Read more on the acquisition on Sixteen:Nine’s sister page invidis: M&A: Vertiseit Acquires MDT …
Bluezoo Introduces Smarter Sensor Management and Enhanced Reporting July 3, 2025 by invidis Bluezoo, an audience measurement specialist, has rolled out updates in its Spring Release 2025 to make managing complex sensor setups in retail and OoH spaces easier. The new features focus on four areas: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), personalized look-back reporting, better Ethernet backhaul options, and clear visualization of visitor minimum and maximum data. New Roles …
This Display Sets World Record for Largest Flying Mesh LED Screen July 2, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger There are Guinness World Records for all sorts of ridiculous endeavors that, for some reason, scratch an itch for certain people. Why someone would feel compelled to balance 88 spoons on their body or inhale a bowl of pasta in 27 seconds is beyond me. But apparently, the display industry isn’t immune to the glory …
PPDS Delivers 700+ TVs and LED Walls for New Helsinki Airport Hotel July 2, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger While PPDS is way behind Samsung and others in the Pro Display segment, the display vendor has become market leader for hospitality TVs in many European markets. For a hotel opening at Helsinki Airport, they were able to sign a deal for more than 700 of them – plus LED walls and signage displays. The …
