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  • BenQ Education Partners With MagicSchool

    BenQ Education Partners With MagicSchool

    BenQ has teamed up with MagicSchool, a leading AI platform used by over 2 million teachers, to integrate it directly into BenQ Boards. This partnership helps educators save time on repetitive tasks like lesson planning while making classrooms more interactive and efficient. MagicSchool, founded by a former teacher, is already trusted by thousands of schools and has been proven to improve student outcomes. With built-in accessibility features and AI-powered tools, this integration ensures that teachers can focus on what matters most—engaging their students—without switching between multiple tools.

    BenQ Boards are designed for seamless classroom experiences, featuring germ-resistant surfaces, one-tap NFC login, wireless screen sharing, and advanced eye-care technology. By bringing MagicSchool into this ecosystem, BenQ enhances its mission to provide educators with smart, user-friendly solutions. This collaboration makes it easier for teachers to manage their workload, reduce burnout, and create a more engaging learning environment—all powered by AI.

    BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced MagicSchool is now available on BenQ Boards. MagicSchool is the leading AI platform for schools, empowering over 2 million teachers. It saves time by using AI to assist with lesson plans and more. This partnership is part of BenQ’s continuous commitment to providing direct access to a growing portfolio of apps and learning software that educators use daily from their BenQ Boards for a more streamlined, future-ready classroom.

    “Teachers don’t need more tools — they need solutions,” said Stephanie Gassen, head of marketing, at MagicSchool. “This partnership ensures that educators can seamlessly access MagicSchool’s powerful capabilities, allowing them to reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and focus on what only they can do: inspire and teach the next generation. By prioritizing ease of use and measurable outcomes, MagicSchool and BenQ set a new standard for how technology supports educators in the classroom.”

    MagicSchool understands that teachers are irreplaceable, which is why it’s designed to tackle the time-consuming, repetitive tasks educators face daily. The award-winning platform is founded by Adeel Khan, a former teacher and principal, who developed MagicSchool as a solution to help combat burnout, empower educators, and prepare students for the future. The platform is trusted by over 10,000 schools and districts globally with measurable results, including a 28% improvement in literacy scores in Aurora Public Schools in Colorado. With a commitment to privacy and security, independently verified by Common Sense, MagicSchool stands as the most comprehensive and trusted AI platform for schools.

    With MagicSchool available directly on BenQ Boards, teachers can instantly differentiate lessons to meet diverse student needs, create engaging lesson hooks on the fly, and deploy AI tools in real time without leaving the classroom environment. This seamless integration between the award-winning smart board and MagicSchool keeps teachers focused on what matters most — student engagement — while eliminating the need to return to their desks or manage multiple tools. Essentially, it provides educators with an assistant that saves more than seven hours per week — nearly a full workday. With built-in accessibility features like voice and text translation and a dedicated accessibility widget, MagicSchool is one of the most inclusive platforms on the market, ensuring equity in learning across all student populations.

    “At BenQ, our mission is to empower teachers and enhance learning experiences through innovative technology,” said Carly Burton-Sallay, senior marketing manager at BenQ Education. “This partnership allows us to create a seamless ecosystem where teachers can access the MagicSchool platform they know and love, all while improving efficiency and engagement in the classroom. By working together, we’re making it easier for educators to concentrate on their students and stay inspired.”

    BenQ Boards are purpose-built for teachers so that they can provide exciting learning opportunities from the moment they sign on. Encouraging active participation in class while protecting student and teacher health, the germ-resistant BenQ Boards boast BenQ’s Tap ‘N Teach technology, which features one-tap NFC log-in to load lesson materials and interactive teaching apps, cloud storage, settings, and tools instantly and securely. The smart boards also feature a germ-resistant screen, pen, and remote; split windows for multitasking; array microphones; 16W speakers with 16W Dolby Digital Plus surround sound; InstaShare wireless screen sharing; new Eyesafe® technology for reducing blue light emissions; and more. BenQ Education is committed to partnering with leading educational apps and platforms to ensure that schools and users have direct access to the programs they use most for the most efficient, engaged, and effective learning.

  • PPDS achieves new sustainability milestone as Philips Signage EcoDesign becomes first digital display to be awarded EPEAT Climate+ Gold certification

    PPDS achieves new sustainability milestone as Philips Signage EcoDesign becomes first digital display to be awarded EPEAT Climate+ Gold certification

    PPDS has achieved a major sustainability milestone with its 50” Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign becoming the first digital signage display to receive the EPEAT Climate+ Gold certification. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to eco-friendly innovation, with the display consuming 50% less energy than comparable models while maintaining high-performance 4K visuals. The Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign, introduced at ISE 2023, is built with sustainable materials, energy-efficient technology, and reduced-waste packaging, making it a game-changer in the digital signage space.

    PPDS continues to push the boundaries of sustainability in AV technology, refining its product designs and processes to reduce environmental impact. The company has removed plastic bags, replaced polystyrene with recycled carton cushioning, and eliminated paper-based manuals. Additionally, the Philips 3000 Series EcoDesign displays can be managed remotely using PPDS’ Philips Wave platform or third-party software, ensuring efficiency and longevity. With more models set to follow in achieving the Gold standard, PPDS remains focused on creating a greener future for the AV industry.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce that its groundbreaking, ultra low power, 50” Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign has become the first digital signage display to be awarded EPEAT Climate+ Gold designation, with more models set to follow.

    Launched at ISE 2023, the acclaimed Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign is PPDS’ debut digital signage offering designed with the company’s evolutionary EcoDesign methodology, implementing new manufacturing processes, physical features, materials, packaging, and built in software that are kinder to the environment and deliver better energy efficiency.

    Delivering uncompromised high impact 4K performance while consuming 50 per cent less* energy versus comparable premium digital signage models, the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign has already received among the industry’s lowest energy label ratings (E on the 50″ model, D on the 55″ and C on the 65″ models) and was initially awarded an EPEAT Climate+ Silver designation.

    Founded in 2006, EPEAT is the world’s premier eco label for electronics, measuring the social and environmental impacts of products from extraction to end-of-life, while also certifying they have met 100 per cent of the Climate Criteria plus at least 50 per cent of the existing optional criteria. These include:

    • Climate: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing supply chain and product use.
    • Circularity: How products are designed for reuse and recycling, and which ones responsibly address packaging, water, and waste.
    • Chemicals of concern: Eliminating the use of toxic chemicals that are hazardous to human health and the environment.
    • Responsible supply chains: The responsible sourcing of materials, fair labour practices, and worker health and safety in the electronics supply chain.

    Owned and operated by the Global Electronics Council® (GEC) – a mission-driven non-profit that seeks to create a world with only sustainable electronics – EPEAT helps to support and promote more informed, sustainable-driven buying decisions, providing access to a free online Registry, identifying and detailing products from the broadest range of manufacturers across the globe.

    The Gold standard
    As a globally recognised leader and advocate for innovating sustainability driven AV hardware and software solutions – including implementing the latest packaging designs and technological breakthroughs into existing products for advanced performance and energy efficiencies – the 50” Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign meets the most demanding set of criteria for sustainability leadership in electronics, with the 55” and 65” set to follow.

    Bart Wouters, International Product Manager at PPDS, commented: “At PPDS, the environment and sustainability are at the core for our product development, from the initial designs, right the way through to manufacturing, delivery, and post installation. With the Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign Series, we achieved a major industry milestone in gaining EPEAT Climate+ Silver. As with all our products, we continued in our pursuit for more. And now this groundbreaking product achieved even better, with EPEAT Climate+ Gold.”

    The best got better
    Continuing to innovate, and to overcome the challenges customers are facing in the marketplace, the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign benefits significantly from PPDS’ ongoing strategy to reduce wastage – including plastic – from its packaging, delivered in 90% recycled and 100% recyclable materials, with the removal of paper-based manuals and instructions.

    In addition, all plastic bags have been removed, while the use of polystyrene has been replaced with innovative cushioning made using 100 per cent recycled carton, maintaining the same high levels of safety and protection of the product.

    Furthermore, the Philips 3000 Series EcoDesign – part of PPDS’ growing Android SoC family – can be managed either manually, or entirely remotely, using third party software or PPDS’ range of in-house solutions, including the Philips Wave remote device management ecosystem.

    Just getting started
    Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead for EMEA at PPDS, added: “The scrutiny of our products for their sustainability features doesn’t end when we launch a new display. That is still very much the beginning. Tracking the performance of a range, checking the product life cycle, and working for better and more. It is all very much on our radar. With Android SoC, we strive to update and enhance at every opportunity and, as we unearth innovations and methodologies to help enhance performance and energy efficiencies, we work to include these in our existing models, as well as our brand new ones. “We are immensely proud the 50” Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign has been recognised with EPEAT Climate+ Gold certification. My thanks and congratulations go to our full team for the continued hard work in setting new standards and striving for a brighter and more sustainable future in AV.

  • Sony cameras enable remote customer inspection for Emerson

    Sony cameras enable remote customer inspection for Emerson

    The Challenge

    • Emerson wished to overcome challenges of coronavirus crisis with remote flow-meter-inspection service
    • Needed to show customers fine details of calibration process from remote location

    The Solution

    • Sony SRG Series PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) cameras, controlled remotely by Emerson personnel
    • Images shown on BRAVIA 4K professional displays and streamed to customers

    The Outcome

    • High-resolution images of inspection process allow customers to view precise details of flow-meter calibration remotely
    • Eliminates time and expense of on-site visits for customers

    “We have already performed a number of remote inspections with customers and to date the reactions have been very positive about the setup and how we can offer this remotely. This is therefore indirectly a big compliment for the system RDJ AV has supplied.”- Quality Manager, Emerson Ede

    Connecting with customers in new ways
    Emerson Automation Solutions is a leading provider of products and solutions for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. As a manufacturer of flow-metering systems, Emerson conducts calibration and testing of these devices prior to shipping from its facility in Ede, central Netherlands to customers worldwide.

    Meter calibration and inspection has traditionally been performed with the customer physically present to observe and validate the process. However, due to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Emerson has developed a remote-inspection service that allows customers around the world to see the product being calibrated in real time.

    Showing every detail of the inspection process with 4K clarity
    The innovative solution introduced by Emerson makes use of Sony SRG Series remote PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) cameras, allowing flow-meter customers to observe details of the calibration process and give approval from their own location.

    Live video streams from the cameras are monitored by Emerson personnel, who can use a touch-screen controller to zoom in as needed to see close-up details with razor-sharp clarity. Images are then streamed to customers around the world via live videoconferencing link, with an Emerson representative giving an explanation of the calibration process.

    The remote solution has helped Emerson overcome the challenges of product inspection during the coronavirus crisis. As well as reducing the need for face-to-face contact, it has also saved hours of travel time and associated costs for its customers.

  • LG Showcases Smart Healthcare Solutions At HIMSS 2025

    LG Showcases Smart Healthcare Solutions At HIMSS 2025

    LG Electronics is making a big impact at HIMSS 2025, showcasing its latest smart healthcare solutions alongside key industry partners. From March 3-6 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, LG is highlighting its advanced medical displays, thin clients, and secure endpoint solutions that improve efficiency, security, and user experience in healthcare settings. Working with partners like IGEL, rfIDEAS, Ergotron, XenTegra, Lenovo, Accessium Group, and Konica Minolta, LG is demonstrating how its technology helps streamline IT operations while enhancing patient care.

    Key innovations on display include LG’s 24CR67iK6P All-in-One Thin Client, designed for secure cloud-based workflows, and high-performance medical and diagnostic monitors offering precision imaging for clinical environments. With a focus on security, reliability, and ease of management, LG is providing healthcare IT professionals with solutions that make everyday workflows simpler while protecting sensitive patient data.

    LG Electronics USA’s business solutions group is making a strong presence at HIMSS 2025, showcasing innovative healthcare solutions at seven partner exhibits from March 3-6 at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas. With proven products for reliable deployment, LG continues to be a trusted partner for CTOs, IT Managers, and decision-makers looking for dependable solutions to support their healthcare projects.

    “We’re putting the spotlight on how our smarter healthcare displays work optimally with our partner solutions at HIMSS 2025,” explained Stephen K. Hu, LG Electronics USA’s head of medical displays. “Together with IGEL, rfIDEAS, Ergotron, XenTegra, Lenovo, Accessium Group, and Konica Minolta, we want attendees to see firsthand how we are transforming healthcare IT with secure, high-performance solutions that make everyday workflows simpler. LG is fully focused on offering comprehensive solutions, including thin clients, medical monitors, digital signage, and more, designed to support diverse healthcare needs across various environments within healthcare facilities. We’re excited to join with our partners to meet with industry professionals to explore how our solutions can play a strategic role in enhancing the quality of healthcare they deliver to their patients.”

    According to Hu, LG is emphasizing its commitment to strong partner collaboration to deliver secure endpoint solutions that make cloud-based healthcare operations smoother. The company is also spotlighting the versatility of its thin-client devices built to enhance productivity, simplify IT management, and improve security in healthcare settings. LG is solving real-world healthcare challenges, whether it’s keeping sensitive data safe or making technology more user-friendly for clinicians.

    At the IGEL (#748), rfIDEAS (#643), Ergotron (#5732), and XenTegra (#5227) booths, LG is featuring its 24CR67iK6P All-in-One Thin Client with Intel® Pentium processor, dual-band RFID, Webcam and Mic. The All-in-One Thin Client makes cloud computing easy and secure, offering medical facilities an endpoint that delivers end-user performance and strong data protection within a secure, reliable virtual desktop experience that is easy to implement and manage.

    The monitor’s RFID module allows multiple people to use the device as a personalized thin client that is useful for shift work, allowing various staff members to log into the personal virtual desktop on a single device. The RFID module also allows the end-user the ability to control who is authorized to log into the thin client. Its full HD IPS display delivers a wide viewing angle for sharing charts and medical information with others. Its advanced Quad-core Processor and a powerful system memory option help get work done quickly and easily.

    What’s more, LG is also teaming up with rfIDEAS to bring attention to the key access points across the healthcare ecosystem.

    At the Lenovo (#2025), Accessium Group (#2474), and Konica Minolta (#443) booths LG is showcasing its 32HQ713D-B medical, 24HR513C diagnostic, and 32HL512D diagnostic monitors.

    The 32-inch 32HQ713D-B medical monitor provides reliable image quality for critical assessment. Its black panel delivers deep black levels leading to the extremely sharp expression medical professionals need. With a significantly high contrast ratio of 2000:1, 32HQ713D-B helps to come up with clear image definition with detailed low gray expression. Its multi-resolution mode (8/6/4MP) allows professionals to adjust the resolution of the monitor to better fit individual needs. In the pathology mode, the monitor provides image clarity and accuracy equal to a microscope.

    The 27-inch 27HJ713C-B 8MP IPS diagnostic monitor provides the ideal brightness for secondary review. The 178-degree wide viewing angle lets patients and doctors see accurately reproduced images with minimal distortion. With 350nits (Typ.) brightness and sRGB 99% of the color space, the monitor offers bright, vivid color expression and high resolution for image clarity. The monitor’s DICOM Part 14 Gamma adjusts the greyscale levels of medical images from various medical imaging modalities. Also, it ensures a 250 nit brightness compliant to the ACR-AAPM-SIIM secondary review brightness guideline.

    What’s more, a sensor measures the backlight brightness stability and automatically compensates for brightness fluctuations caused by display aging for a consistently stable display throughout the usage lifespan. Built-in Flicker Safe technology virtually eliminates flickering to help promote eye comfort, while its ergonomic stand with two-way pivot adjustment realizes an optimized diagnostic workspace. Rotate two monitors in portrait and use side-by-side for the ultimate reading experience.

    The 31.5-inch 32HL512D 8MP Nano IPS diagnostic display is designed to help facilitate diagnosis of medical images. The monitor features multi-resolution and clinical pathology modes, auto luminance calibration, PBP/dual controller, and an ergonomic stand. The 178-degree wide viewing angle enables clinicians to more accurately read multiple screens without loss in contrast ratio. Its built-in backlight sensor dynamically measures and maintains calibrated DICOM brightness that enhances diagnostic reading consistency and confidence over time.

  • Comillas Pontifical University switches to hybrid learning with Sony

    Comillas Pontifical University switches to hybrid learning with Sony

    Sony’s PTZ remote cameras and Beamforming Microphone let Spanish university students enjoy a consistent learning experience, both face-to-face and remotely.

    How we helped

    The Challenge

    • COVID-19 crisis demanded switch to “hybrid” teaching with face-to-face and remote attendance by students
    • University needed to offer the same quality of learning experience to all students, on campus or at home

    The Solution

    • 228 teaching classrooms equipped with Sony SRG Series PTZ remote cameras
    • MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphones capture lecturers’ and students’ speech without noise or feedback

    The Outcome

    • New system has delivered 900+ hours teaching to over 6,000 students per day
    • Students at home enjoy crisp HD images and clear sound
    • Hands-free microphones reduce infection risks for lecturers

    “We wanted to offer an experience that was as close as possible to physically being in class, and with Sony we have achieved that.” -Luis Francisco Blanco, Comillas Pontifical University

    Rethinking traditional education

    Based in Madrid, Comillas Pontifical University offers teaching in 120 subjects to more than 15,000 students.

    The global coronavirus pandemic demanded a rethink of traditional lecture-based teaching, explains Luis Francisco Blanco, CIO of Comillas Pontifical University: “Following the COVID 19 crisis and seeing that we would need to continue teaching students from home, we started to plan possible future scenarios back in May. We got in touch with various providers who could offer solutions to meet our needs. When we saw the possibilities offered by Sony we didn’t think twice.”

    While some classes were already being streamed online, the sudden change in circumstances meant that all face-to-face learning had to become virtual. To offer the same quality of learning experience for students on campus and for those participating from home, the university embarked on a major upgrade of its AV systems.

    228 classrooms equipped for hybrid teaching

    A primary requirement was cameras and microphones that offered the closest experience possible to being physically present in class. “We wanted cameras with a wide zoom range that allowed a view of the entire class, as well as more focused shots with easy preset adjustments using the remote control,” says Luis. “We wanted it to be simple for lecturers, while also making the student experience as similar as possible to being in the classroom.”

    Comillas University thus decided to equip its 228 classrooms with Sony SRG remote cameras and MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphones, ready for “bimodal” teaching.

    Capturing crisp Full HD images, the SRG cameras allow lecturers to easily adjust zoom and other settings via a remote control. Ceiling-mounted MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphones capture the voices of lecturers and students in the room without requiring direct physical contact, avoiding potential infection risks. The microphones also feature powerful digital signal processing (DSP) with unique algorithms that extract clear speech while suppressing unwanted feedback and noise.

    A consistent learning experience, face-to-face or virtually

    “At Sony, we work closely with our customers to understand their needs and provide them with the most suitable solutions,” says Maxime Lemoine, Segment & Trade Marketing Manager at Sony. “With Comillas University, we wanted to give students and lecturers the best possible experience, both in class and in their assessments.”

    Since September 2020 the university has delivered on average more than 900 hours of classes to over 6,000 students a day using the new system. “We wanted to offer an experience that was as close as possible to physically being in class,” says Luis; “With Sony, we have achieved that.”

  • CANAL+ BUSINESS partners with PPDS to bring thousands of additional movies and live entertainment choices to hotel guests with Philips MediaSuite TVs

    CANAL+ BUSINESS partners with PPDS to bring thousands of additional movies and live entertainment choices to hotel guests with Philips MediaSuite TVs

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has partnered with CANAL+ BUSINESS to bring a premium entertainment experience to hotel guests. This collaboration integrates CANAL+ ROOM STREAMING into Philips MediaSuite TVs, offering guests thousands of movies, live sports, and on-demand content without the hassle of logging in. With built-in Google Cast™ and Netflix ready™ features, hotel guests can enjoy a seamless transition from their home entertainment setup to their hotel stay.

    This solution provides hoteliers with a competitive edge, offering five content packages tailored to different needs. The partnership ensures an all-in-one service, including content, TV integration, and after-sales support. Security is a priority, with guest data automatically cleared upon checkout. PPDS and CANAL+ BUSINESS aim to redefine hotel TV experiences, making them smarter, more personalized, and effortless to use.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with French streaming giant, CANAL+ BUSINESS.

    This exclusive collaboration sees CANAL+ BUSINESS extend its reach into the hotel industry for the first time, with the ground breaking range of Google Cast™ and Netflix ready™ Philips MediaSuite TVs at the heart of its global strategy.

    Adding thousands of new live and on-demand entertainment services – accounting for millions of hours of viewing – this all-inclusive package set is available in all CANAL+ BUSINESS regions.

    A choice of five packages have been developed, empowering hoteliers with a differentiated entertainment experience with CANAL+ ROOM STREAMING integrated directly onto Philips MediaSuite hotel TVs. Guests can enjoy the full wealth of the CANAL+ offering live and on demand. This includes a wide choice of recently released films, international series, and original creations.

    The package also includes coverage of major sporting events, with one hundred per cent of UEFA’s European Championships, live and on-demand DTT channels, as well as a selection of foreign channels.

    Working with a shared ambition to bring unparalleled choice and entertainment experiences to hotel guests – from small B&Bs to multinational chains and resorts – PPDS and CANAL+ BUSINESS have developed a fully

    integrated app and offering. This includes competitive purchase or leasing, plus integration of the equipment, as well as after sales service, exclusively for hotels.

    CANAL+ means business

    Ensuring a seamless experience for guests and hoteliers alike, eliminating lengthy and often frustrating login processes, customer authentication is confirmed immediately upon entering the room. The integrated app has also been designed with the highest levels of security and peace of mind, with all customer data, including content viewed and any other additional login information, immediately deleted upon checkout.

    Franck Dufrene, Business Director Philips Hospitality TV at PPDS, commented: “As the industry’s only available hotel TV with Netflix ready hotel TV with integrated Google Cast™, and providing secure and instant access to the world’s most popular streaming platforms, we continue to transform the perception of hotel TVs.”

    “With the addition of CANAL+ ROOM STREAMING, we are able to satisfy the viewing needs and habits for millions more guests staying in hotels where Philips MediaSuite TVs are installed, letting them to take full control of their experience and ensuring a seamless transition from their home to their hotel room.”

    Ali Zeboudj, Director of CANAL+ BUSINESS, added: “As we continue to evolve our offering into the professional sector, we are delighted to have teamed up with PPDS to debut our new hotel offering with Philips MediaSuite.

    “This partnership enables us to offer our hotel customers an innovative and comprehensive solution combining CANAL+’s exclusive content, a Philips MediaSuite TV. With this new premium service, hotel guests will benefit from an enriched experience and hotel managers will be empowered with a turnkey service.”

    Franck concluded: “2024 has been an incredible year for PPDS and Philips MediaSuite TVs, with the hotel industry and leading platform providers continuing to recognise the experience enhancing opportunities available through our market leading hotel entertainment solutions”.

  • ISE 2025 – Display Highlights – Commercial Display Highlights

    ISE 2025 – Display Highlights – Commercial Display Highlights

    Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, held in Barcelona, Spain, recently concluded. ISE brings corporate giants and emerging stars together across technology categories, including audio, broadcast, lighting, and communication. It also showcased commercial display systems that competed for attendees’ attention with a wider variety of sizes, enhanced performance, and a more appealing cost of ownership.

     

    Electronic Paper
    Electronic paper (e-paper) is an eye-friendly reflective display technology that strives to mimic the visual qualities of a printed page, including excellent readability outdoors or in brightly lit environments. The pixel technology of an e-paper display can require several seconds to update, making it better suited for static imagery – think e-reader devices like the Amazon Kindle or digital signage applications. However, once an e-paper display establishes an image, little to no additional power is required to maintain its appearance. These highly efficient display devices can be front-lit for increased readability in darkened environments, and some smaller e-paper screens offer up to 300 PPI resolution.

    Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (7-inch e-paper display)

    One challenge for e-paper display designs has been increasing screen size beyond handheld devices or something akin to a smaller computer monitor. On display (pun intended) at ISE 2025 was the largest e-paper display yet offered by E Ink, which pioneered many of the most popular e-paper technologies. The 75-inch display is part of the company’s Kaleido 3 series and was demonstrated in prototype products on the show floor at several company booths, including Agile Display Solutions, DynaScan, LG Electronics, and Samsung Electronics.

    E Ink’s Kaleido 3 series 75-inch color e-paper display

    The extreme energy efficiency of e-paper displays had me excited to see Agile Display Solutions earn some ISE best-of-show nods for its upcoming 32-inch Forever Display (EPD32-FD) featuring E Ink’s Spectra 6 color display module. The Forever Display is designed with a solar panel array along the top edge of its aluminum frame, allowing it to recharge its lithium-ion battery using standard store lighting. Equipped with an ARM processor, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity, the EPD32-FD can be set up quickly without cables or additional maintenance. Forever Display owners can adjust content programming and apply updates through a dedicated mobile app (available on iOS and Android) or a cloud service website.


    Agile Display Solutions EPD32-FD “Forever Display”

    Direct View LED
    Direct-view LED (DVLED) displays dominate the commercial display industry with their impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and near-perfect picture contrast. Each DVLED display consists of smaller modules that house arrays of individual LEDs. These modules simplify installation and maintenance, offering large-format options that can be scaled to nearly any size while maintaining durability for indoor and outdoor applications.

    Samsung’s ISE 2025 booth attracted crowds who admired a large-scale demonstration of the company’s The Wall micro-LED display technology. Visitors gazed at a “media facade” that combined a 462-inch screen configuration of The Wall (IWC series) with smoke machines and projectors, extending the presentation beyond the pixels and into the surrounding floor space. Another demonstration of The Wall at the booth showed it operating as the centerpiece of a command and control room. These Samsung DVLED products featured a 1.26mm pixel pitch, 1000 nits of brightness, and 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. Additional pixel pitch options for The Wall IWC series include 0.8mm and 1.6mm spacing options.

    Samsung The Wall micro-LED display at ISE 2025

    The Philips booth at ISE showcased the company’s latest additions to its L-Line series of DVLED display modules, introducing a new outdoor signage line named Urban LED. The 7000, 6000, and 5000 series modules have IP66/65 (front/rear) ratings and can operate in temperature ranges from -30 to 50°C. These modules provide various size and pixel performance options for creating vibrant outdoor signage, featuring impressive LED lifetime specifications of 100,000 hours to half brightness.

    The Urban LED 6000 series boasts an impressive 10000 nits of peak brightness, ensuring its images remain well-defined even in direct sunlight. Available cabinet sizes include 1200x1200mm, 800x1200mm, and 800x900mm panels, with pixel pitch options of 6.67mm, 8.33mm, and 10.0mm – optimized for viewing distances from 10 to 30 meters. With a display refresh rate of 7680Hz, the 6000 series provides artifact-free imagery when captured by the latest professional broadcast cameras – an essential feature for digital signage in sports arenas or environments that regularly capture digital video. With similar pixel pitch options and peak brightness as the 6000 series, the Urban LED 5000 series will offer additional panel size options of 1600x900mm and 2000x900mm.

    Philips Urban LED 6000 display module (57HUL6567DP/00)

    The Urban LED 7000 series offers a peak brightness of up to 6000 nits and finer pixel pitch options of 2.9mm, 3.9mm, and 4.8mm, making for more seamless viewing at closer distances than the 5000 or 6000 series. The cabinet size options for the 7000 series include 500x500mm and 500x1000mm, which are also better suited for space-constrained applications.
    Philips Urban LED 7000 display (28HUL7148DP/00)

    Hybrid Projection
    Laser phosphor light engines for video projectors are not a new concept. The first laser projector utilized a two-color laser system to excite phosphor material, creating RGB (red, green, and blue) for a full-color image. The projection specialists at Christie Digital introduced a new product at ISE 2025, tailored for professional installations that demand efficient and dependable bright imagery with broad video format support. The Christie Sapphire 4K40-RGBH showcases the company’s first high-bright design, which integrates a “…hybrid RGB pure laser and laser phosphor…” into the light engine. This engine can achieve the DCI-P3 color gamut at up to a claimed 36400 ANSI lumens (depending on the lens option). For operation at 100% brightness, Sapphire’s self-contained liquid cooling system facilitates a 25000-hour to half-brightness rating with its RGB laser light source and 20000 hours for the laser phosphor light source.

    Christie Sapphire 4K40-RGBH hybrid laser phosphor projector

    Sapphire’s dust-sealed 3-chip DLP (1.38-inch DMDs) pixel engine delivers 4096 x 2160 resolution and supports all active and passive 3D formats. The projector is compatible with every screen type, including rear projection and gain-enhancing designs, and its 202.8-pound (92kg) chassis can be mounted and operated in any desired orientation. The Sapphire’s extensive video connection options include DisplayPort, HDMI, and Quad 12G-SDI. Sapphire’s video output includes 4K at 60Hz imaging, and high frame rate options are available for up to 4K120 or 2K480.

    With its dual laser phosphor system, Sapphire’s hybrid light engine enables efficient light output at a lower price than generating the same amount of light using RGB lasers alone. The projector’s phosphor illumination can also be blended with the laser output to minimize common artifacts like laser speckle. While Christie’s RGB laser-only projector designs can achieve color gamut coverage approaching the all-encompassing BT.2020 standard, Sapphire’s solid coverage of DCI-P3 makes it well-suited for accurately representing most video content.

    Commercial Benefits
    ISE 2025 showcased today’s visually stunning display technologies and their capacity to transform public spaces and business environments with customized messaging, data visualization, and artistic flair. Although many of these technologies may not be entirely suitable for residential use, they inspire imagination and fuel innovation for consumer products that offer similar efficiencies, functionality, and longevity.

  • Portland Trail Blazers Announce Moda Center Videoboard Enhancements In Partnership With ANC Sports

    Portland Trail Blazers Announce Moda Center Videoboard Enhancements In Partnership With ANC Sports

    The Portland Trail Blazers are enhancing the fan experience at Moda Center with major videoboard upgrades set to debut ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The project is in conjunction with a new partnership with ANC, a dynamic, independent sports entertainment agency serving as the technology integration partner. Designed in collaboration with long-time technology consultant Anthony James Partners (AJP), the project will transform in-game visuals and statistical displays across the arena.

    The highlight of the project is the transformation of the iconic HustleBoards and StatCentral displays – an innovative feature that set Moda Center apart when it opened in 1994 – will be upgraded to dynamic LED displays totaling 7,520 square feet of screen space, more than one and a half times the square footage of an NBA court. The new screens, alongside ANC’s LiveSync venue control software, will allow for more real-time in-depth stat displays, video displays featuring player personality videos, and in-game entertainment.

    The upgrade features prominent videoboards in each corner with a ribbon board display between the two corners at each end. Each corner board will measure 24’ x 50’ and feature over a million pixels, with the ribbon screen also boasting a million pixels. Additionally, rear-facing LED screens will be added to the back of the new videoboards to ensure fans throughout the arena have clear views of game content.

    The Moda Center’s center-hung scoreboard will be enhanced, increasing in size by 56% to 2,092 square feet of seamless LED display with more than 13.5 million pixels. The updated design features continuous screens from corner to corner and new underbelly displays will enhance visibility for courtside and lower bowl fans.

    “We’re building on our legacy of innovation with these new dynamic endzone videoboards, designed to bring fans closer to the game than ever before,” said Dewayne Hankins, President of Business Operations, Portland Trail Blazers. “No matter where you’re sitting in the arena, you’ll now have an incredible view of every play, every highlight and every stat – taking the Moda Center experience to the next level.”

    “As a basketball-driven city, Portland Trail Blazers fans never fail to deliver the energy at Moda Center. We appreciate partners who are just as passionate about improving their venue experience,” said Jerry Cifarelli Jr., Chief Executive Officer of ANC. “The Trail Blazers’ investment in cutting-edge display technology will build on the franchise’s momentum and take the arena atmosphere to new heights this season. As their single-source solutions partner, ANC is thrilled to work alongside Trail Blazer management, ownership & AJP to help bring this transformation to life with a state-of-the-art display system, powerful software, and our year-round turnkey support.”

    “AJP is exceptionally proud of our long-standing partnership with the Trail Blazers, dating back over 15 years to the design of the previous center-hung display in 2009—technology that has truly stood the test of time,” said Michael Rowe, Chief Executive Officer of AJP. “Now, we’re embarking on a distributed TV (IPTV) project and exploring future technology system upgrades, including broadcast control, audio systems, and more—all in continued support of the Trail Blazers’ efforts to enhance the fan experience at Moda Center.”

  • Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Lincoln Park Zoo with Peerless-AV’s Digital Signage Solutions

    Enhancing the Visitor Experience at Lincoln Park Zoo with Peerless-AV’s Digital Signage Solutions

    Overview

    Lincoln Park Zoo, a historic institution in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1868, is dedicated to preserving wildlife and enhancing the visitor experience. To modernize its guest communications and provide more dynamic wayfinding solutions, the zoo partnered with Peerless-AV® to implement an innovative digital signage solution that optimizes the visitor experience while integrating seamlessly into the zoo’s unique environment.

    The project, launched in Summer 2023 and completed by August 2024, included the installation of outdoor kiosks and indoor display mounts, designed to deliver high-quality, flexible content across the zoo’s high-traffic areas.

    The Challenge

    As a long-standing cultural and educational landmark, Lincoln Park Zoo faced a challenge common among historic sites: how to modernize infrastructure without sacrificing the integrity of the location or overwhelming the natural environment. The zoo had relied on traditional, static signage for wayfinding, events, and educational content, but as the guest experience continued to evolve, the need for a more adaptable, engaging, and informative digital solution became clear.

    Additionally, given Chicago’s extreme weather conditions—ranging from frigid winters to humid summers—the zoo required a signage solution that was not only adaptable but also durable enough to withstand these environmental challenges.

    The zoo applied for a grant to enhance the guest experience, including funding the installation of digital signage technology that would optimize the communication of venue and programming information across the zoo via digital signage.

    The Solution

    Upon receiving the grant, Peerless-AV was selected as the manufacturer and integrator for this digital transformation project due to its ability to deliver high-performance, weather-resistant outdoor digital signage solutions and its strong existing relationship with the zoo. The outdoor kiosks and displays used in this installation are designed with exceptional durability and brightness, which allows for optimal visibility in all lighting conditions, whether it’s a bright summer day or a cloudy winter afternoon. Working closely with Lincoln Park Zoo and the team at CDW, Peerless-AV provided a comprehensive range of solutions to address the zoo’s needs.

    Installation teams designed a plan to implement digital solutions at key locations throughout the zoo, including entrances, high-traffic pathways, and near the zoo gates to maximize visibility and engagement. One of the challenges was ensuring the installation did not disrupt the natural lighting patterns of animal enclosures to avoid impacting the well-being of the animals, while also optimizing communication for guests.

    Lincoln Park Zoo chose Peerless-AV because of its superior display quality, with bright and clear images. Another critical factor in choosing Peerless-AV was the company’s strong customer support. Peerless-AV worked hand-in-hand with the zoo’s project managers, providing technical assistance, engineering expertise, and on-site support during installation. Their collaborative approach and problem-solving skills were especially valuable in overcoming site-specific challenges like the placement of the displays in busy and environmentally sensitive areas.

    The Installation

    Installation took place in Summer 2024. The zoo’s IT team was also involved in the planning, ensuring the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure was robust enough to support the content management system (CMS). Peerless-AV worked with the zoo to ensure the system was easy to update remotely, facilitating quicker adjustments to content, event promotions, and other important messaging.

    The indoor Searle Visitor Center installation included:

    – Four 75″ Samsung landscape displays + Peerless-AV SmartMount® Universal Flat Wall Mounts (SF650) – 55″ Samsung display + Peerless-AV SmartMount® Universal Flat Wall Mount (SF640)

    The outdoor East Gate area installation included: – Three Peerless-AV Smart City Kiosks (KOP55XHB) with 55″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays (XHB554) fixed to concrete pedestals

    o Each equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna + a BrightSign media player

    – Two Peerless-AV 75″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays (XHB754) + Outdoor Flat Wall Mounts (ESF675) with corrosion resistant coating and stainless-steel hardware

    Rob Meiner, Technical Sales Engineer, Peerless-AV commented, “It’s great to see zoos embracing digital signage as a more efficient and effective alternative to traditional printed posters. Installing in these unique environments requires careful consideration and respect to ensure zero disruption to its inhabitants. Walking round the zoo grounds, I’ve seen how people are now engaging with the kiosks and displays, helping them to navigate around the enclosures, locate amenities, learn about upcoming attractions, restaurant offers, conservation efforts and more. Using our digital signage solutions allows the zoo to adapt quickly to changing information and communication needs and it’s rewarding to see how these solutions can make a significant impact in improving guest engagement.”

    The Results
    The digital signage installed by Peerless-AV has not only transformed the visitor experience at Lincoln Park Zoo, but it has increased revenue opportunities by promoting multiple types of content encouraging greater participation in zoo activities and growth in on-site spending. Thanks to the centralized CMS, communication has become streamlined for quick content updates, reducing the time and resources spent managing static signage.

    “Our new audiovisual installations have transformed the visitor experience,” said Hyson Gibbon, Project Manager. “The displays are well positioned at strategic locations; they are also vibrant and crystal clear to be eye-catching and augment our natural exhibits by bringing our educational programs to life.”

    Lincoln Park Zoo’s collaboration with Peerless-AV has set a new standard for digital signage in an environment that is helping to preserve the natural world and cultivate positive cultural attitudes towards animals into the future. Lincoln Park Zoo is now able to deliver timely, engaging, and relevant content to visitors, all while maintaining the integrity of its iconic and historic Chicago location.

  • PPDS extends outdoor display range with new Philips Urban LED 5000, 6000, & 7000 Series delivering ‘complete’ solutions for DooH, transportation, stadia & public venues

    PPDS extends outdoor display range with new Philips Urban LED 5000, 6000, & 7000 Series delivering ‘complete’ solutions for DooH, transportation, stadia & public venues

    PPDS has expanded its Philips Urban LED lineup with the launch of the 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series, bringing ultra-high brightness and versatile outdoor digital displays to the market. These new dvLED solutions are designed for a wide range of outdoor environments, including public venues, transportation hubs, and sports stadiums. With advanced features like high contrast ratios, superior color accuracy, and high refresh rates, the displays offer exceptional visual performance in any setting. The launch, showcased at ISE 2025, marks a significant step in PPDS’s strategy to lead in the digital signage industry.

    Designed for durability and flexibility, the Philips Urban LED Series offers various panel sizes and pixel pitch options to fit any creative vision or space requirement. The 5000 Series is optimized for sports stadium advertising, the 6000 Series is tailored for large outdoor venues, and the 7000 Series delivers powerful digital signage for high-traffic public areas. With high brightness, IP65 and IP66 ratings for weather resistance, and easy maintenance features, these displays are built to perform in extreme conditions. PPDS continues to innovate by providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the digital signage and AV industry.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce the latest additions to its flourishing and ‘highly disruptive’ outdoor dvLED line up, with the launch of the new ultra high bright Philips Urban LED 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series for complete and unlimited outdoor visual opportunities.

    Unveiled and showcased for the first time on Philips stand 3P500 at ISE 2025 (4-7 Feb), the extension of the Philips Urban LED Series comes 12 months after PPDS confirmed its entry into the outdoor dvLED market. This saw its debut offering selected by FC Barcelona to power the digital scoreboards at the club’s renovated 105,000 seat Spotify Camp Nou Stadium (opening 2026).

    The latest evolutions of the Philips Urban LED family bring next level versatility and durability, together with unparalleled picture performance for an even greater number of markets and applications. These include solutions for public venues, high streets, and transportation hubs, all of which, and more, can now enjoy a complete visual offering, catering for both inside and outside settings, with almost zero limitations on the size, shape or location.

    Accelerating PPDS’ strategy to lead from the front, this latest range is fuelled by an unmitigated commitment to delivering total hardware and software solutions built around the current and future needs of its customers. Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, commented: “At ISE 2024, we dipped our toes in the outdoor display market for the first time. At ISE 2025, with the Philips Urban LED 5000, 6000 and 7000 Series, we are now making some serious waves.

    “Combined with our existing indoor offering of multi award winning Philips digital signage and LED, we now have, what we and our global partners agree to believe is the most complete and most versatile offering in the current market, capable of supporting all indoor and, now, outdoor ambitions.”

    Philips Urban LED 7000 Series

    Delivering versatile brilliance for outdoor mastery, the new Urban LED 7000 Series is equipped with the tools and the technology to transform an ever-broadening range of settings – including bus stations, airports, casinos, and public venues – into a hive of unmissable digital activity.

    Available immediately, the Philips Urban LED 7000 comes in two panel sizes – 500x500mm and 500x1000mm – designed to suit space requirements, with a choice of 2.9, 3.9, or 4.8 pixel pitch options.

    Utilising the latest advances in dvLED technologies, the Philips Urban LED 7000 Series ensures content is presented as intended, presented with razor sharp clarity and precision at all times.

    Offering superior depths of black and colour, up to 6,000 nits brightness, and unparalleled high contrast ratio and refresh rates (3840Hz) for smooth broadcasting and advanced colour subtlety, shading, and saturation, the Philips Urban LED 7000 will deliver on expectations across all forms of content, for maximum exposure.

    Jeroen Brants, Global Product Director LED Displays at PPDS, commented: “Whether used to deliver vibrant digital advertising, clear and crisp live travel information at bus stations and airports or deployed for a variety of uses in public venues, including museums, casinos, stadiums, arenas, and many more, the Philips Urban 7000 Series will not let you down.”

    Mirroring the indoor Philips Unite LED 7000 Series, the Philips Urban LED 7000 Series is limited only by imagination, letting customers take control of their creativity and ambitions, with the ability to connect different cabinet sizes and pixel pitches to fit.

    For fast and simplified maintenance, all modules and components feature front and rear access, helping to cut potential downtimes and disruptions. What is more, equipped with an IP66 rating – dustproof, waterproof, and salt spray resistant for installations near the coast – Philips Urban LED 7000 Series installations will be impossible to ignore.

    Philips Urban LED 6000 Series

    An evolution of the Philips Urban LED Series designed to power FC Barcelona’s new giant video scoreboards, the new Philips Urban LED 6000 Series is the ideal dvLED outdoor solution for outdoor venues looking to make a big impression.

    Designed for viewing distances between 10-30 metres, the Philips Urban 6000 LED Series continues to bring industry leading flexibility, reduced energy consumption, and powerful visual performance, whether showcasing larger than life and showstopping entertainment or presenting eye catching DooH advertising in heavy traffic environments, such as high streets, motorways, airports, train and bus stations, or even on the side of buildings.

    Available in 1200x1200mm, 800x1200mm, and 800x900mm panels, and a range of pixel pitch variants to suit – 6.67, 8.3, and 10 – the built-to-order Philips Urban LED 6000 Series will deliver unparalleled high contrast and high refresh rates of 7680hz for smooth visual reproduction – including live broadcasting – with more colour subtlety, shading, and saturation.

    Mirroring the 7000 Series, the Philips Urban LED 6000 offers luminance of up to 7,200 nits, while an IP65 rating – resistant to water, such as rain or cleaning, as well as potentially hazardous or corrosive airborne pollutants – also ensures maximum reliability and visual performance in more extreme environments and conditions.

    This Philips Urban LED 6000 Series will even continue to provide optimal visual performances in sub-zero conditions of -20°C (-4°F), or extreme temperatures of up to 50°C (122°F), without risk of condensation or breakdown, maximising installation possibilities and potential.

    Philips Urban LED 5000 Series

    Continuing PPDS’ enviable association and affiliation in designing and providing tailored dvLED solutions to some of the world’s leading professional sports teams – with Oracle Red Bull Racing and Harlequins RFC among those made public – the new Philips Urban LED 5000 Series is PPDS’ first outdoor offering designed to help maximise advertising and communication opportunities around pitch and court perimeters inside stadiums.

    Meeting the strict regulations required by many professional sports leagues for outdoor LED advertising boards – including La Liga, Premier League and The Champions League – the new Philips Urban LED 5000 Series perfectly complements the new 6000 and 7000 Series, creating a single brand destination for all visual solutions – including commercial – throughout sports stadiums.

    Built to order at launch in 1600x900mm and 2000x900mm panel sizes, and across three different pixel pitches – 6.67, 8.3, and 10 – to suit venue size and viewing distances, the Philips Urban 5000 Series features up to

    10,000 nits brightness and an IP66 rating. Hailed by PPDS team members and partners as an ‘advertiser’s dream’, it delivers clear video content that demands to be seen, presented with colour accuracy and clarity, and with the high refresh rates required to capture high speed action and allowing high definition camera capture without distortion.

    Jeroen Brants added: “In professional sport, the role of dvLED displays has become as important to TV viewers as it is to those in the stadium, both as a spectacle and for digital advertising opportunities. The Philips Urban LED 5000 marks our entry into the perimeter and ribbon arena, adding new choice, capability and opportunity for stadiums to enhance their commercial opportunities, while advancing the entertainment experience.

    “dvLED ribbons are becoming increasingly adopted by both modern and older stadiums, and I am delighted to reveal the Philips Urban 5000 Series will join the 6000 Series in being selected for installation at FC Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou stadium, with others set to follow.”

    Versatile brilliance. Outdoor mastery

    Martijn van der Woude commented: “At PPDS, we have experienced exponential growth in our dvLED portfolio since we entered the market in 2019. As with all our solutions, we don’t follow what has been done before, instead, as Philips has done for more than 100 years, designing and developing original and highly innovative products and solutions, helping us and our customers to stand out.”

    Jeroen Brants concluded: “Upon expanding the business with our outdoor dvLED offering in 2024, we are opening the eyes of business owners to what is possible. With the new 5000, 6000 and 7000 Series, we have built upon our complete offering, making it easier for our customers to realise their ambitions and to source everything they need from a single, trusted, reputable supplier.