M&A: Econocom Acquires Integrators in the UK and Ireland July 8, 2025 by Florian Rotberg The European IT integrator Econocom is expanding its European ProAV and digital signage offerings with the acquisition of two additional systems integrators. In the UK, Econocom acquired the assets of Smartcomm, which has been insolvent since February 2025, and in Ireland, the Belgian-French group acquired a 67% stake in the AV integrator Image Supply Systems.
Panasonic Begins Reboot, Adding New Entry-Level Display Series July 8, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Panasonic has launched its first product since the brand was re-launched under new investor Orix. The new EQ3 display series is the first release from the spin-off company, Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation. The series is already available in the USA and will launch in the EMEA region on October 1. The EQ3 series includes …
German Start-up Brings Lean, AI-Driven DooH Model to North America July 8, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger A German digital-out-of-home start-up that has steadily expanded across Europe is now entering the North American market. Berlin-based Framen has primarily grown within the indoor DooH sector by partnering with major gym, grocery, and co-working chains. Through a contract with WeWork, the young company now manages around 700 screens in co-working offices across the U.S. …
invidis Commentary: All Eyes on QSR July 11, 2025July 7, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Another takeover in the German market: Grassfish DACH acquires MDT in a deal that could be especially exciting for the QSR sector. An invidis commentary.
M&A: Vertiseit Acquires MDT Medientechnik July 11, 2025July 7, 2025 by invidis Redaktion The Swedish company Vertiseit is expanding its presence in the DACH region through the acquisition of MDT Medientechnik. The deal is valued at approximately 7.8 million euros.
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 …
Oasis 2025: Not Much Has Changed – Except the Screens July 7, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger For 16 years, the only live renditions of the ultimate ’90s anthem Wonderwall were the kind you hear at karaoke bars. But on July 4, the Gallagher brothers, along with the rest of Oasis, performed it live again in front of a roaring audience. According to The Telegraph, not much has changed since their heyday. …
280-Meter-High Building Projection Mapped for Singapore’s 60-Year Celebration July 7, 2025 by invidis UOB, one of Asia’s leading banks, is celebrating its 90th anniversary together with Singapore’s 60th year of independence. To mark the occasion, the bank is transforming its UOB Plaza 1 headquarters into a 280-meter-high projection surface. Visitors can catch three different projection mapping shows lighting up the building now through August 9. To mark its …
MDEP: Microsoft Breaks New Ground in Digital Signage July 9, 2025July 4, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Microsoft is expanding its MDEP platform to include digital signage, aiming to build an open ecosystem that supports large-scale AI integration. invidis spoke with MDEP expert Jon Sidwick to learn more about the strategy behind the move.
Diagramics: Visual Automation with Samsung VXT July 4, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Samsung VXT is integrating with Diagramics visual automation platform another industry solution into its new CMS offering. The Canadian B2B ISV is specialized in data-driven visualization in industrial environments. Together with Samsung, the solution, which can be fully integrated into VXT, will now also be made available to retailers.
