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 …
No Escape from DooH: AI Tracks and Displays Traffic Fines October 5, 2025 by Florian Rotberg India has unveiled its first AI-powered road safety billboard, developed in collaboration with one of the country’s leading Out of Home media owners Signpost India and local authorities. This innovative DooH-installation transforms a busy city junction into a real-time accountability platform.
Showroom: Samsung’s Secret to Success November 13, 2025October 4, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage showrooms promise immersive experiences with cutting-edge display technology – but most fail to deliver real value. High costs, constant updates, and a lack of compelling storytelling often turn them into tech museums rather than decision-making hubs. Yet, one standout example has become the benchmark for ROI: Samsung’s European showroom near Frankfurt.
Software: Poppulo Enhances CMS with Agentic AI Suite October 5, 2025October 4, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Poppulo is launching an Agentic AI Suite across digital signage and employee channels. Backed by the recent AI-certification and trusted by over 10,000 enterprise clients, the Denver-based company is integrating AI-powered features like personalized insights, automated translation, and real-time performance assistants to help communications teams work smarter, faster, and more strategically.
Omdia Forecasts Decline: What It Means for Digital Signage October 6, 2025October 3, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The global display market is facing continued pressure, with Omdia forecasting a further decline in professional display demand for 2025. While these figures only partially reflect the digital signage sector, manufacturers confirm a slowdown – driven by tariffs, shifting technologies, and changing market dynamics.
Vertex: Ross Video Acquires Ioversal October 6, 2025October 3, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Canada meets Cologne – the Canadian live production technology provider Ross Video is acquiring Cologne-based immersive experience platform Vertex. Following the repurchase of Pandora’s Box from Christie’s, this is the second industry deal between Canada and Cologne in just a few months.
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 …
Global First: Poppulo Earns AI Certification October 6, 2025October 2, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Poppulo has become the first digital signage provider to receive the ISO certification for Responsible AI. As AI becomes a strategic pillar in workplace communications, certified environments are essential for enterprise-grade deployments.
