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Category: ISE 2026

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  • BrightSign Powers Intelligent Signage Experiences at ISE 2026

    BrightSign Powers Intelligent Signage Experiences at ISE 2026

    BrightSign will showcase its latest intelligent digital signage innovations at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, demonstrating how AI-powered media players can create more interactive, secure, and responsive visual experiences. At booth #4S-150, visitors will see real-world use cases across retail, QSR, transportation, and corporate environments, including live demos where on-screen content reacts instantly using AI-driven object detection running directly on the player.

    The company will also highlight its new Series 6 media players with built-in AI processing, long-term reliability, and strong security through BrightSignOS. Alongside this, BrightSign will present its Bright Alliance partner ecosystem and a new collaboration with Sharp, featuring an all-in-one display solution with BrightSign Built-In, designed to simplify deployment while delivering enterprise-grade performance for IT-driven digital signage networks.

    With more industries embracing the power of visual storytelling, BrightSign, the provider of the most advanced, capable, and trusted digital media players and operating system, will showcase the latest developments in digital signage technology at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Spain from February 3-6, 2026.

    BrightSign’s latest innovations come to life at booth #4S-150 through interactive real-world demos featuring retail, QSR, transportation, and corporate use cases. Visitors can test new AI-powered object detection capabilities of BrightSign players, allowing them to pick up an object and see the content on the screen respond immediately. Booth activations will be powered by BrightSign’s reliable platform including bsn.Control, BrightSignOS™, brightAuthor connected, and its global partner ecosystem.

    “In today’s immersive, personalized and visual world, the stakes have never been higher for powerful, secure, reliable, and intelligent digital signage,” said Steve Durkee, chief executive officer of BrightSign. “When supported by the right AI, managed services, and CMS partner ecosystems, digital signage unlocks incredible opportunity. Organizations can turn every visual touchpoint into an intelligent, dynamic driver of business, revenue, and experience in more ways than ever before.”

    At ISE 2026, BrightSign will showcase:

    • AI at the Edge: The demand for increasingly intelligent digital signage is rising as organizations face pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences that adapt in real time, deliver measurable engagement, and support data-driven decision-making. BrightSign brings intelligence to digital signage with built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that can run powerful AI applications directly on the player. Real-time motion, object and gaze detection, and audience measurement applications power interactive, personalized experiences that adapt to audience behavior. By powering AI applications directly on the player, BrightSign gives users access to real-time, privacy-forward intelligence, and real-world responsiveness without impacting video and audio performance. Integration with trusted CMS and analytics partners means users can easily build AI-powered applications to run on BrightSign players.
    • BrightSign Series 6: Series 6 – including the BrightSign XD6, HD6, and XS6 – represents the latest in digital signage media players, offering increased performance and flexibility while embodying the versatility and reliability synonymous with BrightSign. Industries need digital signage that supports strong performance, security, and reliability. Designed in response to this need, Series 6 offers smooth 4K and dual-4K playback, immersive graphics, integrated NPUs to run powerful AI applications, and secure BrightSignOS operation with purpose-built hardware engineered for uptime in demanding commercial environments. The series supports BrightSign’s 5-Year Warranty, adding another layer of confidence while protecting long-term investments.
    • Bright Alliance: Visitors can explore Bright Alliance, including exclusive partnerships with leading CMS providers, product integrations, expanded experiences, and collaborative support options. 

    In addition, Sharp (Booth #3E500) will showcase the new Sharp SDM Player with BrightSign Built-In System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solution. The all-in-one solution – available in Q2 of 2026 – combines the power of Sharp’s world-class professional Large Format Displays (LFD) with the high-performance, superior security, and CMS compatibility of BrightSign Built-In running BrightSignOS.

  • VITEC Launches X View Integrated Displays for Corporate and Meeting Room Signage

    VITEC Launches X View Integrated Displays for Corporate and Meeting Room Signage

    VITEC has launched X View, a new range of integrated digital displays designed to simplify corporate and meeting room signage. By combining purpose-built display hardware with its proven Avedia platform, X View removes the need for external media players and extra power supplies. The first model, XV15, offers a clean, centrally managed signage solution that is reliable, always on, and easy for IT teams to deploy and manage at scale.

    Designed for modern workplaces, X View supports clear, glanceable information such as meeting room status, corporate announcements, and live data feeds. Integration with Office 365 enables real-time room availability, while PoE support simplifies installation and reduces cable clutter. Visitors can see X View in action at ISE 2026, where it will be showcased as part of VITEC’s broader Avedia ecosystem.

    VITEC, a global leader in IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, has announced the launch of its X‑View integrated display range, designed to simplify and enhance corporate communications and meeting room signage. X‑View combines VITEC’s proven Avedia platform technology with purpose-built displays. The first product in the range, XV15, combines purpose‑built display hardware with full compatibility with VITEC’s Avedia platform, delivering a clean, reliable and centrally managed signage solution for meeting rooms, public areas and workplace communications without the complexity of separate external players and power supplies.

    “Corporate environments demand signage that is informative, dependable and easy to manage at scale,” says Richard Bernard, Director of Product Management at VITEC. “With X‑View, we have paired our trusted Avedia endpoint technology with display hardware to form a single, integrated solution. This enables businesses to deploy meeting room and corporate signage quickly, and ensure consistent messaging across their workplace.”

    The X‑View range consists of integrated displays powered by VITEC’s endpoint technology, effectively embedding an Avedia media player directly inside the screen. Fully integrated with, and managed through, the Avedia platform, the displays offer the same control, monitoring and reliability customers expect from VITEC’s platform-controlled endpoints, supporting long‑term, always‑on operation in corporate environments.

    Two display sizes are available: a compact 11.6‑inch model, ideal for installation outside meeting rooms, and a larger 21.5‑inch display suited to broader corporate communications. Typical use cases include meeting room status displays, welcome signage, corporate announcements, event information and live data feeds.

    X‑View is optimized for non-interactive signage applications, ensuring focus remains on clear, glanceable information. Integration with Office 365 enables real-time meeting room availability and scheduling information to be displayed, supporting efficient room use and improving the visitor and employee experience. As part of the Avedia platform, the ArtioCreate application enables users to easily create and display customized meeting room signage for engaging and informative content.

    Installation is simplified through power-over-ethernet (PoE), removing the need for a separate power cable and helping create cleaner, more discreet installations. The displays also support video playback for dynamic content delivery.

    Visitors to ISE 2026 are invited to see the new X‑View integrated displays in action on the VITEC stand #5C300 and learn more about how the solution fits into the wider Avedia ecosystem.

  • HDBaseT Alliance To Mark 15 Years of Revolutionizing Professional AV at Integrated Systems Europe 2026

    HDBaseT Alliance To Mark 15 Years of Revolutionizing Professional AV at Integrated Systems Europe 2026

    The HDBaseT Alliance will celebrate 15 years of HDBaseT technology at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona, highlighting how the standard has transformed professional AV connectivity. Since its founding by major technology leaders, HDBaseT has enabled reliable, uncompressed, long-distance audio and video transmission over a single cable, becoming a trusted foundation across enterprise, education, live events, and digital signage environments.

    At ISE 2026, visitors to Booth 2M500 will experience live demonstrations, new product showcases from Alliance members, expert discussions, and anniversary events marking the milestone. The focus remains on interoperability, simplicity, and performance, key priorities for IT and AV professionals designing scalable and future-ready systems.

    The HDBaseT Alliance, Professional AV’s largest interoperable ecosystem, has announced its presence and plans for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. At ISE 2026, the Alliance will celebrate 15 years of HDBaseT technology and its enduring impact, which has continuously evolved to reshape how the industry designs, deploys, and experiences Professional AV. Attendees are invited to Booth 2M500 to join the festivities in “An HDBaseT World.”

    Since its founding by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens Semiconductor, HDBaseT has delivered uncompressed, long-distance, plug-and-play connectivity over a single Category cable. HDBaseT boasts a world-wide ecosystem of manufacturers, certified installers and integrators operating across a variety of verticals including video conferencing, education, immersive experiences, home entertainment, live events, and digital signage.

    At this year’s show, live demonstrations from Valens Semiconductor, the inventor of HDBaseT technology and co-founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, will showcase next-generation multi-media signal distribution solutions streamlining complex system architectures.

    “The HDBaseT Alliance is proud to have been the driving force behind the industry’s evolution for 15 years and counting,” said HDBaseT Alliance President Effi Goldstein. “At ISE 2026, I am eagerly anticipating the launch of our members’ innovative products. By leveraging HDBaseT technology, our members provide integrators and installers with interoperable, reliable building blocks they can trust as expectations rise for performance, simplicity, and user experience.”

    Highlights and activities at the HDBaseT Alliance booth include:

    • A Power Wall display featuring 70 new products and solutions from over 30 HDBaseT Alliance members, demonstrating the diversity of HDBaseT across verticals. The 2026 edition of the HDBaseT World Showcase booklet will be available at the booth.
    • Our 15th Anniversary Happy Hour, co-hosted by rAVe [PUBS], will take place February 4th at 4:30PM CET. Register online to celebrate this meaningful milestone.
    • HDBaseT Extended, our interview series hosted by Commercial Integrator Editor in Chief Dan Ferrisi, will assemble some of the top Pro-AV experts to cover the state of the industry.

    ISE 2026 attendees are invited to the HDBaseT Alliance Booth 2M500 to celebrate 15 years of innovation, collaboration and community.

  • SAVI iQ Showcases SAVI Show Pro with Native LG webOS Integration at ISE 2026

    SAVI iQ Showcases SAVI Show Pro with Native LG webOS Integration at ISE 2026

    SAVI iQ is set to showcase SAVI Show Pro and the SAVI Ad Network at ISE 2026, demonstrating native integration with LG webOS inside the LG for Business booth. By running directly on LG displays, the platform removes the need for external media players and multiple content systems, making digital signage and AV control simpler, faster to deploy, and more cost-effective for IT and enterprise teams.

    The unified cloud platform allows organizations to create, manage, automate, and monetize digital content from a single interface. With built-in AI tools, centralized management, and DOOH advertising capabilities, SAVI iQ helps businesses turn digital signage from an operational expense into a scalable revenue and engagement platform across single or multi-location deployments.

    SAVI iQ, a leader in cloud-based, AI-driven audio, video, lighting, digital signage, and control solutions, will bring SAVI Show Pro and the SAVI Ad Network to ISE 2026, February 3–6, inside the LG for Business booth 3K100, showcasing a new generation of unified AV control, digital signage, and monetization platforms.

    Natively integrated into the LG webOS platform, SAVI Show Pro and the SAVI Ad Network eliminate the need for external media players, fragmented CMS tools, and complex third party integrations, delivering a simpler, more cost-effective model for enterprise digital signage and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) monetization.

    SAVI Show Pro enables businesses to manage digital content creation, distribution, automation, and monetization from a single cloud platform. Teams can create branded signage with generative AI, build custom layouts and dynamic playlists, deploy content across any display or location, and synchronize audio, video, and lighting experiences for events, promotions, sports programming, and live broadcasts.

    The SAVI Ad Network transforms existing displays into revenue-generating DOOH inventory for both business and integrators. Operators can activate programmatic and direct-sold campaigns, manage advertiser controls and compliance workflows, access proof-of-play reporting, and deploy dynamic pricing driven by real-time audience data.

    “Together, SAVI Show Pro and the SAVI Ad Network shift digital signage from a cost center into a scalable business platform, turning AV systems into connected engagement and revenue infrastructure,” said Derek Wilson, SAVI iQ’s Chief Strategy Officer. “And by offering native integration with LG webOS, we’re able to simplify deployment without sacrificing performance where it matters most.”

    Designed for scale, the platform enables centralized system management across distributed environments, supporting consistent brand execution, simplified operations, remote support, and real-time visibility through SAVI Cloud.

    Attendees visiting the LG for Business booth (Hall 3, Booth 3K100) will experience live demonstrations of the LG webOS integration and learn how unified AV, signage, and DOOH monetization can dramatically reduce complexity while unlocking new revenue. SAVI Show Pro and the SAVI Ad Network will be available by the end of March 2026 through SAVI-certified dealers, supporting deployments from single locations to multi-location national rollouts.

  • DisplayNote invites digital signage providers to drive more value from meeting room screens by bringing collaboration and signage together.

    DisplayNote invites digital signage providers to drive more value from meeting room screens by bringing collaboration and signage together.

    DisplayNote is inviting digital signage providers, resellers, and workplace technology integrators to unlock more value from meeting room screens by combining digital signage with one-touch collaboration. By layering DisplayNote’s collaboration software over existing signage setups, unused meeting room screens can switch seamlessly between signage mode when idle and collaboration mode when meetings begin, making better use of existing AV investments.

    Working alongside NowSignage, DisplayNote is showcasing this approach at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, demonstrating how organisations can simplify screen experiences, reduce complexity, and improve ROI. The combined solution helps IT teams deliver consistent, easy-to-use meeting spaces while also supporting internal communications, wayfinding, and brand messaging across the workplace.

    Northern Ireland, 21st January, 2026 Belfast-based DisplayNote, which provides the experience operating layer that sits on top of room hardware to orchestrate collaboration, communications, and shared screen experiences today announced an open invitation to digital signage providers, resellers and workplace technology integrators to collaborate on enhancing digital signage capabilities in meeting spaces by layering DisplayNote’s call and app launching software alongside existing signage deployments.

    DisplayNote’s aim is to help the industry create simpler, more consistent screen experiences across the workplace building an ecosystem of easy-to-use collaboration tools for meeting spaces.

    Join us at ISE 2026 (3–6 February 2026), where DisplayNote will be meeting with signage and AV stakeholders to explore opportunities and shared customer use cases.

    The opportunity: display screens spend much of the day underused

    Across many organisations, shared screens are not in active use for significant portions of the working week. Workspace utilisation benchmarks have reported average meeting room utilisation of around 30%, leaving substantial “idle time” where screens are either powered down or showing non-purposeful content a missed opportunity for internal communications, wayfinding, brand messaging and ROI.

    The approach: one screen, two modes

    DisplayNote is working with NowSignage, a cloud-based digital signage CMS provider, to demonstrate how meeting room hardware can serve a dual purpose:

    • Full-scale digital signage when the room is idle, managed through NowSignage
    • One-touch collaboration when the room is in use, enabled through DisplayNote Launcher

    DisplayNote Launcher is designed to create a consistent, walk-up experience in meeting spaces supporting call and app launching, screen sharing, and simplified room interaction. NowSignage provides a cloud-based CMS that helps teams manage and distribute signage content across multiple displays.

    What this means for the channel:

    For digital signage providers, resellers and AV/IT integrators, combining signage and collaboration capabilities can support:

    • Expanded service scope across workplace communications and meeting room experiences
    • Additional recurring revenue streams through managed services and software licensing
    • Better utilisation of existing hardware, maximising return on AV investment
    • More use cases driving more usage, supporting renewals and hardware refresh cycles
    • Reduced complexity, with fewer points of failure when hardware and software are validated as fit for purpose

    What this means for end customers:

    For enterprise workplaces, local government estates, education settings and multi-site organisations, the combined approach can help:

    • Enable more use cases from the same screen estate
    • Create a consistent on-screen experience across meeting rooms and shared spaces
    • Improve workplace communications and engagement, without compromising meeting room usability
    • Reduce IT overhead, by consolidating screen experiences and management
    • Lower support tickets, by simplifying “how to connect” moments and standardising room workflows
    • Support ROI goals, including the option to use signage content to offset meeting room costs where appropriate

    “Digital signage has transformed workplace communication, but meeting rooms remain one of the most under-utilised screen environments in many estates,” said Ryan McElvaney, Channel Manager, DisplayNote. “Our message to the signage market ahead of ISE is simple: let’s make meeting space screens work harder without making them harder to use. We’re enabling partners to collaborate with us to bring signage and one-touch collaboration together in a way that’s simple, secure and scalable.”

    “Customers want consistency a screen experience that supports both communications and collaboration, without adding complexity,” said Richard Hutchinson, Global Sales Director, NowSignage. “By combining NowSignage’s cloud CMS with DisplayNote’s meeting room experience, organisations can get more value from the screens they already have, while keeping content management straightforward across multiple sites.”

    Meet DisplayNote at ISE 2026

    Resellers and workplace integrators who want to explore collaboration opportunities are invited to meet DisplayNote at ISE 2026 in Barcelona (3–6 February 2026).

    Hall 2 Booth #2W200

  • Powersoft Launches AnyMATE and SpeakerMATE Bringing Intelligence to Passive Loudspeakers

    Powersoft Launches AnyMATE and SpeakerMATE Bringing Intelligence to Passive Loudspeakers

    Powersoft has announced the launch of AnyMATE™ and SpeakerMATE™, new technologies designed to bring intelligence and connectivity to traditionally passive loudspeakers. Unveiled at ISE 2026, these solutions allow passive speakers to communicate data such as identity, status, and diagnostics directly over existing speaker cables, without requiring network connections or external power. This approach fits well with real-world installed audio environments where legacy cabling and long cable runs are common.

    SpeakerMATE is the first real-world application of the AnyMATE platform, enabling automatic speaker detection, monitoring, and metadata access through Powersoft’s Armonía+ software and cloud tools like MyPowersoft. For IT-focused audiences, the key value lies in reduced infrastructure complexity, improved system visibility, and better remote monitoring, turning passive loudspeakers into smart, manageable endpoints within modern AV and IT-integrated environments.

    Powersoft is set to unveil AnyMATE™ and its first implementation, SpeakerMATE™, on booth #7F300 at ISE 2026, marking a significant step towards smarter, more connected installed audio systems. The new technologies are designed to add identification, monitoring and data exchange capabilities directly to passive loudspeakers, without the need for additional network cabling or external power.

    For years, the professional AV industry has focused system intelligence on active devices and IP-based infrastructure, while passive loudspeakers have largely remained disconnected endpoints. AnyMATE addresses this imbalance by enabling communication over existing speaker lines, allowing the amplifier to act as a communication hub for both audio and data.

    AnyMATE is a communication technology based on a proprietary protocol and a patent-pending physical-layer implementation. Rather than relying on Ethernet or wireless connections, AnyMATE exchanges data directly via an amplifier’s output channels. This makes it possible to identify and monitor downstream devices without deploying a separate control network, aligning closely with the realities of installed audio environments that often feature long cable runs, Hi-Z architectures and legacy infrastructure.

    Developed within Powersoft’s R&D department over more than a decade, AnyMATE has been refined through extensive internal testing before being brought to market. Importantly for system designers and integrators, the technology is not limited to new installations. Where amplifiers have sufficient current-sensing and processing capability, AnyMATE can be introduced into existing systems by adding compatible downstream hardware, making it suitable for retrofit projects in sectors such as transport, retail and large venues.

    SpeakerMATE represents the first practical application of the AnyMATE platform. The compact hardware module establishes communication between amplifiers and passive loudspeakers and can be deployed either as an external add-on near the speaker or integrated directly by loudspeaker manufacturers. For retrofit applications, SpeakerMATE connects in parallel with the speaker line via quick-splice connectors and requires no dedicated power supply, simplifying installation and minimising downtime.

    Once installed, SpeakerMATE devices are automatically discovered and configured through Powersoft’s Armonía+ software. Additional data can be written to the device in advance, including speaker brand and model information, enabling the system to suggest appropriate presets and helping to reduce configuration errors during commissioning.

    Beyond identification, SpeakerMATE incorporates a temperature sensor, accelerometer and microphone, with the option to interface with an external sensor via a GPI port. These features enable new levels of monitoring and diagnostics for passive loudspeakers, including temperature and tilt measurement, on-demand sound pressure level testing, and access to detailed metadata such as installation notes, serial numbers and lifecycle history.

    When integrated with cloud-based services such as MyPowersoft, accessed via MyUniverso, SpeakerMATE allows system status and anomalies to be monitored remotely. This capability supports faster fault-finding, preventative maintenance and reduced site visits, particularly valuable for large, distributed systems such as shopping centres, airports, stadiums, cinemas and theme parks.

    Powersoft is introducing AnyMATE as a platform rather than a single product, with the potential for future expansion and licensing to third-party manufacturers. By embedding intelligence into existing infrastructure, AnyMATE and SpeakerMATE can transform passive loudspeakers from silent endpoints into active participants within the networked AV environment.

    Claudio Lastrucci, R&D director at Powersoft, comments: “These technologies demonstrate the importance we place on investing in research and development, constantly striving to raise the bar when it comes to innovation in the audio sector. Our passion lies in innovating outside of conventional norms, looking to how we can develop both products and platforms which deliver exceptional performance and seamless workflows. It’s exciting to see AnyMATE’s application in SpeakerMATE, and this is only the beginning for a technology which we are sure is going to make a huge impact.”

    To find out more about AnyMATE and SpeakerMATE and the wider Powersoft portfolio, visit the Powersoft team on booth #7F300. ISE 2026 takes place at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, from 3 – 6 February.

  • AtlasIED Launches New PoE++-Powered Additions to the Atlas+Fyne Series at ISE 2026

    AtlasIED Launches New PoE++-Powered Additions to the Atlas+Fyne Series at ISE 2026

    AtlasIED is returning to ISE 2026 with new additions to its Atlas+Fyne loudspeaker range, introducing Dante-enabled PoE++ ceiling and surface-mounted speakers. Designed for modern networked AV environments, these loudspeakers deliver high-quality, full-bandwidth audio using a single Ethernet cable for both power and data, making them well-suited for IT-driven infrastructure and simplified deployments.

    By using PoE++ technology and AtlasIED’s IsoFlare point-source driver design, the new speakers overcome common limitations of traditional PoE audio solutions. The result is consistent sound coverage, improved clarity, and reliable performance without complex power requirements, helping IT and AV teams deploy premium audio with fewer compromises and cleaner network integration.

    AtlasIED, a leader in the commercial audio industry, will return to Barcelona this year to showcase its extensive and renowned AV product line. The display will feature new additions to the Atlas+Fyne premium loudspeaker series, on display at stand #2R170 from February 3 to 6 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via.

    At ISE 2026, AtlasIED is unveiling the new Atlas+Fyne FC-D (Ceiling), and FS-D (Surface) Dante-enabled PoE++ loudspeakers that deliver full-bandwidth, high-output performance by combining the efficiency of PoE++ power delivery with the acoustic precision of IsoFlare™ point-source transducer technology. Unlike traditional PoE loudspeakers, which compromise on headroom and dynamic range due to power limitations, this solution leverages PoE++ to unlock the loudspeaker’s full performance potential via a single network cable. The result is the first PoE loudspeaker capable of delivering premium audio without sonic trade-offs, redefining expectations for network-powered loudspeakers.

    At the heart of each model is the IsoFlare driver, a true point-source transducer engineered for phase-coherent summation across the entire passband. Its integrated waveguide geometry ensures constant directivity, reduced off-axis coloration, and improved time-domain accuracy, resulting in highly predictable coverage. The mechanically aligned HF/LF centers negate inter-driver latency, delivering lobe-free dispersion—critical for premium applications.

    “The initial launch of Atlas+Fyne at ISE 2025 was groundbreaking, and this latest addition is expected to make an even greater impact,” said Graham Hendry, VP of Loudspeaker Strategy, AtlasIED. “Following the success of the Atlas+Fyne launch at last year’s show, we realized the need to return with even more strength. The expansion of our brand, along with the introduction of two new amplifier series, solidifies our position in the industry and at the show.”

  • Meet the Creators of Tomorrow at Spark 2026

    Meet the Creators of Tomorrow at Spark 2026

    Spark 2026, a new creative showcase at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, brings technology and creativity together under one immersive roof. Designed for industries spanning gaming, broadcast, design, live events, and media, Spark responds to the growing demand for a shared space where creative and technical teams can collaborate, experiment, and learn. Backed by major partners including Samsung, Mo-Sys, and Lab of Tomorrow, the showcase will feature live installations, virtual production, and interactive experiences that demonstrate how advanced AV and digital tools are reshaping storytelling.

    Alongside hands-on experiences, Spark 2026 offers a strong content programme with global leaders from Netflix, music, media, and creator-led businesses. Through keynotes and sessions, attendees will explore topics such as virtual production, AI-driven creativity, immersive content pipelines, and sustainable media ecosystems. Spark positions itself as a future-facing platform where IT, AV, and creative professionals can better understand how technology enables scalable, real-time, and audience-centric digital experiences.

    Integrated Systems Events has unveiled the partners and curated content programme for Spark, the new showcase for the creative industries at ISE 2026, taking place 3–6 February at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. Spark addresses the industry’s need for an event that unites the creative sectors bringing together gaming, broadcast, design, live events, and media inside one immersive experience.

    Partners driving Spark include headline sponsor Samsung, strategic technology partners Mo-Sys, 3Cat and Lab of Tomorrow, as well as supporting partners CFLEX Event Solutions, Silver Music Entertainment, and LVP – Liga de Videojuegos Profesional (GRUP MEDIAPRO). Together, they will power keynotes, sessions, and brand experiences designed to unite the global creative community and demonstrate the future of digital creativity in real time.

    Global Innovators Powering the Future of Creative Technology

    At the heart of Spark’s programme is a series of immersive installations and live experiences showcasing how creative technology is transforming storytelling and audience engagement. Samsung will lead the showcase with its IVC Series Virtual Production Indoor LED signage. Attendees will experience firsthand how this LED technology empowers studios across broadcast, film, XR, and live events to push the boundaries of storytelling.

    “Samsung has been working in broadcast, media & entertainment, live events, and gaming for some years now, designing our display technology to suit the specific requirements of each market. So, when we heard about the Spark event we wanted to be involved and are happy to support its inauguration, and we hope it will remain a core feature of ISE for years to come,” said Simon Jackson, Vice President of Samsung Europe.

    Mo-Sys has been invited by ISE to be a Strategic Technology Partner, unveiling its MoStudio solution on a Virtual Production stage powered by Samsung, as part of the ISE Spark summit. MoStudio enables Samsung’s VP environment to act as a full creative hub – pushing the boundaries of how organisations create, communicate and connect through immersive visual storytelling. This transformative innovation removes the complexity barrier to deliver a full broadcast tech stack, putting the visual language of broadcast in the hands of business. MoStudio exemplifies Spark’s mission to spotlight tools that don’t just work technically but expand creative possibility; enabling broadcast-quality experiences that are agile, scalable and designed for a new generation of content creators and communicators.

    3Cat, Catalonia’s leading audiovisual media corporation, will present an interactive experience inspired by its new video game Manairons, rooted in Catalan folklore. Visitors can explore a three-screen cube through gesture-based interaction and try a demo outside the cube. Co-produced with JanduSoft and with Flop Work as technology and interactive partner, the project highlights 3Cat as a creative-tech media hub and producer of innovative digital storytelling.

    Lab of Tomorrow, the entertainment innovation arm of Tomorrowland, will pull out all of the stops, featuring their extraordinary Floating Sky, as seen at Tomorrowland 2025. Demonstrating how sound, imagery, lighting, and operational expertise converge to transform live environments. Supported by partners including KLSTR, Prismax, Fisheye, XineRobotics, and Areal, Floating Sky reflects the power of collaboration across creative, technical, and operational disciplines, turning ideas into scalable, future-proof live experiences.

    Together, these activations and partnerships reflect Spark’s ambition to drive collaboration, inspire innovation, and unlock new creative possibilities across industries.

    “Spark is where creativity and technology converge in real time,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “We’re proud to work with partners who are actively shaping the experiences that will inspire the next generation of creators.”

    Spark 2026 Content Programme

    Spark’s content programme will offer a daily lineup of unmissable keynotes, sessions, and deep dives. Hear from global pioneers including Victor Martí, Director Head of Production of Netflix, Alex Boateng, Co-President of 0207 Def Jam, and Jordan Schwarzenberger, CEO and Founder of Arcade. Other notable speakers joining the Spark programme include IC-VFX Specialist and Co-Founder at MARS Volume and Bild Studios, Rowan Pitts, Trevor Burk, creative Director at Visual Noise Creative, Nick Troop, Executive Producer at POSSIBLE, Will Saunders, Creative Head at the CoSTAR National Lab and Marc Lopez, Director at Catalunya Media City on everything from virtual production to worldbuilding and next generation media cities. Long term ISE partner Catalonia AV Cluster will be supporting Spark through contribution from some of its 250 members.

    Cluster Manager Eduard Gil said: “The Cluster brings together entertainment and business models on one hand alongside communication advertising and events on the other. Just like Spark!”

    Keynote highlights are:

    Tuesday 3 February – The Global Future of Storytelling, with Victor Martí, Director Head of Production at Netflix 

    Wednesday 4 February – From Silos to Systems: How Cultural Ecosystems Power the Future of Creativity, with Alex Boateng, Co-founder of 0207 Def Jam

    Thursday 5 February – From Talent to Enterprise: Building Creator-Led Businesses That Last, with Jordan Schwarzenberger, CEO & Founder of Arcade

    Other Spark 2026 topic highlights include:

    • What If? The Hidden Engine of Creativity, in AI Times– why intention, curiosity and interpretation remain the true drivers across AV, XR and digital storytelling.
    • American Icon: Delivering Massive Pixel Counts for Immersive Experiences– Deep dive into ultra-high-resolution immersive content pipelines.
    • Virtual Production Case Studies– Practical VP examples from major TV and film projects.
    • Strengthening Audiovisual Ecosystems in Catalonia and the United Kingdom– Discussion on sustainable media ecosystems and innovation.
    • Broadcast Reimagined: From Local Stories to Global Audiences– giving a clear sense of where the broadcast industry is heading, and how to be part of it.
    • Design Leads. Technology Amplifies. The Audience Feels– how design-first thinking turns AV, light, sound, sensors, LED and projection into emotionally driven, human-centred experiences across retail, culture and live events.
  • Sony Electronics Announces Crystal LED S Series, a Significant Mid-Market Addition to the Direct View LED Display Family

    Sony Electronics Announces Crystal LED S Series, a Significant Mid-Market Addition to the Direct View LED Display Family

    Sony Electronics has announced the new Crystal LED S Series, a mid-market direct-view LED display lineup designed for corporate, education, and commercial spaces. The series includes two models, ZRD-S12G and ZRD-S15G, offering high brightness, accurate color reproduction, and low reflection, making them well-suited for bright, real-world environments. With a slimmer design and scalable, bezel-free construction, the S Series delivers premium visual performance at a more accessible price point.

    Built for long-term use, the Crystal LED S Series focuses on simplified installation, energy efficiency, and lower total cost of ownership. Features such as pre-calibrated modules, surface protection, and compatibility with NovaStar controllers make the displays easier to deploy and maintain. Sony plans to showcase the new series at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 and InfoComm 2026.

    Sony Electronics Inc.’s latest direct-view LED (dvLED) displays, the Crystal LED S Series, are mid-market options providing high visibility even in bright environments thanks to its brightness, accurate natural color reproduction and low reflection optimized for a diverse range of uses in corporate settings, educational institutions, and commercial facilities. The two thin new models, the ZRD-S12G and ZRD-S15G, feature 800 cd/m2 of maximum brightness and a 1.25 and 1.56 mm pixel pitch, respectively. These scalable displays, planned to be available in late spring 2026, serve as a high-quality, cost-conscious option that addresses the growing needs of customers.

    “The S Series furthers Sony’s longstanding commitment to offering advanced technology with high image quality, exceptional visibility, flexible integration capabilities, and long-term reliability – all of which provide our customers with inspiring visual experiences that offer value, while enabling creativity,” said Rich Ventura, Vice President, Professional Display Solutions, Sony Electronics. “With these new models, Sony is strategically expanding our display lineup to ensure we have the right choices to address common requests, support varying budgets, provide a range of options, and ensure consistency that bridges the gap between our BRAVIA professional displays and dvLED products.”

    High-Impact Images, Even in Brightly Lit Spaces

    Featuring an impressive 800 cd/m2 brightness, the Crystal LED S Series also offers the same Anti-Reflection Surface Technology in Sony’s BH Series of Crystal LED displays. Together, this enables rich image expression and accurate color reproduction, even in ambient light environments or spaces featuring large windows.

    Simplified Installation

    The S Series’ thin design promotes ease and flexibility in installation. Boasting a slim cabinet with a thickness of approximately 45mm/1.8 inches, representing a 35% reduction in depth, the models streamline installations, and are able to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance when combined with appropriate wall mount frames. Additionally, the S Series offers smooth, seamless integration with NovaStar’s flagship high-end COEX series, MX30 and MX40 Pro controllers. By using the NovaStar controller, the distance between cabinets and the controller can be extended up to 100m which will contribute to installation flexibility.

    Engineered for Long-term Use

    The new options also contribute to a reduction in ownership costs, resulting from energy-efficient operation – including a cool surface temperature – and low power consumption. Pre-calibrated modules enable precise installation, and ease of service for simplified maintenance add durability and flexibility. Additionally, the Crystal LED S Series is equipped with surface protection that helps prevent accidental contact and promote longevity.

    Flexible Setup

    The Crystal LED S Series is a scalable and modular solution that features a bezel-free design to enable the construction of seamless video walls of various sizes and configurations.

    The Crystal LED S Series is expected to be on display at Integrate Systems Europe (ISE) in Barcelona, Feb. 3-6, 2026, and InfoComm in Las Vegas, June 17-19, 2026.

  • The Road To ISE 2026 With Lindy

    The Road To ISE 2026 With Lindy


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