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  • SCIEMENT tackles congenital heart defects with Sony’s Spatial Reality Display

    SCIEMENT tackles congenital heart defects with Sony’s Spatial Reality Display

    The SCIEMENT Viewtify solution transforms a series of medical images into a 3D computer graphic shape that doctors can examine as a surface in real-time, providing unprecedented, intuitive understanding.

    The challenge

    • Enable pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to better visualize congenital heart defects
    • Empower neurosurgeons to better understand the location of cerebral aneurysms
    • Enable radiologists to better see the branching structure of complex blood vessels

    The solution

    • Transform DICOM-standard 2D medical imaging into 3D computer graphics that can be manipulated, rotated, enlarged, and cut by any plane in real-time
    • Display the images in a glasses-free volumetric display that responds to head motion like a solid 3D object, with Sony’s Spatial Reality Display
    • Expected to help enable doctors to better plan treatment and test surgical cuts in 3D

    The outcome

    • Sony’s Spatial Reality Display provides much faster, more convenient 3D modeling than 3D printing
    • Enables highly accurate, impressively detailed, glasses-free 3D medical visualization
    • *Expected to help set the stage for better patient outcomes

    *Viewtify and Sony’s Spatial Reality Display are not medical devices and are to be used for research and educational purposes only.

    The challenge of 2D images
    CT, MRI and echography are indispensable imaging tools that help guide medical practice. But they all generate 2D images of 3D subjects. According to Dr. Hirofumi Seo, president of SCIEMENT, “In pediatric cardiology, it’s difficult to imagine the accurate 3D structure from such images. And even when 3D computer graphics are synthesized, doctors are still looking at 2D displays, making it difficult to understand depth.”

    SCIEMENT’s Viewtify solution is poised to transform medical 3D imaging. The system uses the Unreal Engine 4 computer graphics software to synthesize multiple 2D images into a 3D surface shape, which doctors can examine on Sony’s Spatial Reality Display. Says Dr. Seo, “Sony’s glasses-free, volumetric 3D display can show depth intuitively, so it’s easy to understand even complex structures.”

    “This naked-eye stereoscopic solution will revolutionize the medical field.”-Dr. Hirofumi Seo
    M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, SCIEMENT, Inc.

    The power of 3D display
    Starting from contrasted cardiac CT images, Viewtify and Sony’s Spatial Reality Display can help doctors understand the detailed anatomy of the infant heart. “Usually, congenital heart defects are classified by looking at echocardiography, but it is often difficult,” says Dr. Seo. “With the Viewtify solution, it’s very easy to classify each defect. And we can understand that even when the classification is the same, the actual shape or structure is different in each case.”


    Spatial Reality Display
    The solution enables doctors to manipulate the 3D image in the computer, rotating, translating, zooming in or out, and make a cross section by any plane, all in real-time. In addition, doctors can “look around” the 3D image on Sony’s Spatial Reality Display as if examining a solid object. Dr. Seo says, “With the Spatial Reality Display’s high resolution and eye tracking, we can really understand intracardiac structures.”

    Dr. Seo reports tremendous interest among pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiac surgeons. Other potential applications include confirming the intervertebral gap for thoracic epidural anesthesia, understanding the shape of bone fragments in compound fractures, viewing the complex shape of blood vessels in cerebral aneurysms, plus forensic medicine and medical education.

    3D display versus
    3D printing in medical practice and medical education, 3D display also offers practical advantages over 3D printing. “With 3D display, you can adjust the cross section, the look and the scaling as needed,” says Dr. Seo. “On a 3D printout, we can’t undo a cut and re-cut at another place. But with Sony’s Spatial Reality Display, we can (virtually) cut as many times as we want.” In addition, compared to 3D printing, 3D images are faster, consume no costly materials, need no physical storage, and lend themselves to making figures for papers and textbooks.


    Engineering the solution
    Dr. Seo considers 3D viewing to be a supplement, not a replacement for 2D medical monitors, such as the Sony surgical model display (LMD-X2705MD) that he uses side-by-side with the Spatial Reality Display. The Spatial Reality Display can only be viewed by one person at a time and is not designed for 2D medical images. “Medical doctors will always want to look at DICOM images at their very best,” Dr. Seo says.

    In addition to his medical training, Dr. Seo has deep expertise in computer graphics. His visualized video “Multi-Scale Multi-Physics Heart Simulator” won the award for Best Visualization or Simulation at the international SIGGRAPH 2015 Computer Animation Festival. That was also the year he started working with Unreal Engine 4. The Viewtify solution converts DICOM-standard medical images into Unreal Engine 4 content. He says, “Getting 3D computer graphics onto Sony’s Spatial Reality Display was the easy part. You also need appropriate shading and lighting. And the real challenge was generating simultaneous versions for the 2D and 3D displays. The results were worth the effort. This naked-eye stereoscopic solution will revolutionize the medical field.”

  • Turbocharged: PPDS extends Team Partner and exclusive Digital Display Supplier partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing for 2025 and beyond

    Turbocharged: PPDS extends Team Partner and exclusive Digital Display Supplier partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing for 2025 and beyond

    PPDS has extended its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, continuing as the team’s official Digital Display Supplier and Team Partner. This collaboration, which began in 2022, focuses on delivering innovative AV solutions to transform the race day experience for VIPs in the Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club and enhancing operations at the Red Bull Technology Campus in Milton Keynes. Recent achievements include custom-designed videowalls, interactive displays for global marketing teams, and Europe’s largest indoor dvLED wall at the MK-7 venue.

    Looking ahead, the partnership will expand into more critical areas, including the new Red Bull Ford Powertrains facility, leveraging teamwork and cutting-edge AV technology. This collaboration not only drives operational excellence but also provides exclusive benefits for PPDS’ partners, such as race day hospitality at Formula One™ events worldwide. With a shared commitment to innovation and staying ahead, PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing continue to break barriers in both AV and motorsports.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One™ World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.

    A partnership driven by innovation and teamwork, PPDS joined forces with Oracle Red Bull Racing in 2022 as an ‘Official Team Supplier’, with the mission of transforming the race day experience for VIP guests inside the team’s famous Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club.

    Fuelled by a joint desire to always lead from the front and never to accept second best, this was achieved using displays from the full portfolio of Philips Professional Displays – offering live 4K UHD race coverage, access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, links to the pit lane, and audio feeds from the drivers and crew – with the centrepiece being a custom designed, portable and easily transportable 10m2 Ultra HD Philips dvLED videowall.

    Following rip-roaring success in the Paddock Club, in 2023 PPDS became Oracle Red Bull Racing’s exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’. Forming a deeper and more integrated partnership and extending beyond race day hospitality, this included a range of solutions for use inside the team’s spectacular Red Bull Technology Campus in Milton Keynes.

    Recent examples include revolutionising the global marketing team’s offices, with 13 game changing Philips interactive displays, the installation of a 110” dvLED wall in the MK-7 Boardroom, and the record breaking 46.25 metre wide Philips dvLED wall inside the updated MK-7 events venue, officially unveiled in September.

    Full throttle

    Accelerating forward, the new and extended agreement between PPDS and Oracle Red Ball Racing takes the partnership up a gear, developing the range of tailored solutions to be installed and used across even more of the mission critical departments within the Red Bull Technology Campus over the coming years.

    Optimising results through teamwork, creativity and a firm understanding of the road ahead, this will also for the first time include solutions developed by PPDS inside the newly built state-of-the-art, 5,000ft2 Red Bull Ford Powertrains facility, used to design and develop the next generation of engines in house.

    Winning team

    Christian Horner, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, commented: “In the fast-paced world of Formula One™, if you stop innovating or striving to be better, you’re settling for second best. This is something we believe in everything we do, both on and off the racetrack. It’s therefore imperative we choose the right partners to join us on our journey, whether building new engines or providing best-in-class digital displays. With PPDS, we have a partner who shares our philosophy and ambitions, and we are delighted to be extending into a new era with them.”

    Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, added: “In AV the best success stories are driven by true partnerships. Industry leaders and pioneers coming together to deliver winning solutions. That essence is fully captured working with Oracle Red Bull Racing, a team like us, that prefers to lead rather than follow and is not afraid to take risks to achieve its goals and ambitions. We are incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve together and look forward to continuing this success.”

    Tim de Ruiter, Business Development Director at PPDS managing the partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, commented: “Working with Oracle Red Bull Racing continues to be a huge inspiration to myself, the full PPDS team, and our partners, working and coming together in an environment and culture that is fuelled by the desire to be the very best.

    “Together, we have already achieved so much, transforming the way the Oracle Red Bull Racing marketing teams collaborate, creating unrivalled guest hospitality, and building one of Europe’s largest indoor dvLED walls in the MK-7 events venue in Milton Keynes.

    “And this is just the beginning. Like ourselves, Oracle Red Bull Racing always has an eye to the future, and I am proud to say we are supporting their plans and ambitions, with some exciting new solutions being developed over the coming years.”

    VIP benefits for PPDS partners

    In addition to helping create a winning formula within Oracle Red Bull Racing, the partnership continues to bring incredible benefits and opportunities to PPDS’ valued partners and customers, with a range of exclusive, money-can’t-buy events and experiences.

    Since 2022, PPDS has invited more than 100 partners to enjoy exclusive Oracle Red Bull Racing race day hospitality and events, including all expenses paid Grand Prix’ at Monaco, Monza, Silverstone and Zandvoort, as well as in Austin, Las Vegas, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Singapore.

    Ron Cottaar, Director of Global Marketing and Head of Marketing USA at PPDS concluded: “PPDS is fast becoming a brand synonymous with the world’s most elite sports and sports teams, closely associated with FC Barcelona, Harlequins, and, of course, Oracle Red Bull Racing. And these are all more than just standard partnerships. They are strategic alliances, two teams working together to achieve more. We are incredibly proud to be associated with the Oracle Red Bull team.”

  • nsign.tv simplifies digital signage management at ISE 2025

    nsign.tv simplifies digital signage management at ISE 2025

    nsign.tv will showcase its latest innovations at ISE 2025, taking place from February 4 to 7 Barcelona (stand 4H440). Among the highlights is Nsign People, a new feature that uses facial detection to measure the effectiveness of digital communications in physical spaces. This allows businesses to personalize content and evaluate the impact on sales and ROI. Additionally, the company will feature its Applets, microapplications that automate content creation using real-time data from systems like ERP, POS, and CRM, offering a scalable and dynamic solution for digital signage.

    The Applets, which are finalists for two prestigious AV industry awards, enable fully automated, real-time updates, saving businesses time and resources while improving ROI. Nsign.tv simplifies digital signage management with its intuitive CMS, making it easier to control and scale content across any screen. Attendees can visit the stand to learn more about these innovations and attend a talk by Germán Talón, Product and Innovation Director, at the Latin American Summit.

    nsign.tv, the SaaS platform designed to simplify the complexities of digital signage, will participate in ISE 2025 from February 4 to 7 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via (stand 4H440). The company will unveil its latest innovations: Nsign People, and its acclaimed Applets, which have been shortlisted for two of the most prestigious international awards in the AV industry.

    Nsign People is the newest feature of nsign.tv’s CMS, enabling businesses to measure the effectiveness of their communications in physical spaces through facial detection. With capabilities such as audience measurement and content interaction, Nsign People enhances content personalization and allows users to evaluate sales impact and return on investment (ROI).

    Visitors to nsign.tv’s stand in the Digital Signage Hall at ISE will also be introduced to the company’s Applets. These microapplications, integrated within the CMS, automate digital content creation by pulling real-time data from systems such as ERP, POS, or CRM, enabling the generation of dynamic and scalable content for any screen. Recognized as finalists for two international awards, Applets provide a scalable, ready-to-use solution that meets a wide range of digital signage network needs.

    Key benefits of the Applets include full automation that enables real-time updates without manual intervention, centralized control through an intuitive dashboard for personalized management, and significant resource savings by reducing both time and costs, ultimately improving ROI. Additionally, their flexibility and scalability ensure that content adapts seamlessly to various contexts and resolutions, making them an efficient and versatile solution for any digital signage network.

    “Content management in digital signage can often feel chaotic,” explains Toni Viñals, CEO of nsign.tv. “With our Applets, that chaos is eliminated. We simplify management, centralize control, and streamline automation, helping our clients turn complexity into clarity and efficiency.”

    To further discuss Applets, Germán Talón, Product and Innovation Director at nsign.tv, will be a featured speaker at the Latin American Summit during ISE 2025. His talk, titled “Transforming Digital Signage with Applets: Real-Time Data Integration”, will take place on Wednesday, February 5, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM in CC5 at the Fira venue. Talón will explore how these solutions drive operational efficiency and audience engagement.

    Toni Viñals concludes: “We invite everyone to visit our stand at ISE 2025, where you can discover how our vision of ‘Simplify Complexity. Empowering Results.’ can transform the way you manage screen content. In an industry where technology often complicates rather than facilitates, our platform stands out by simplifying the intricacies of digital signage, enabling businesses to manage their content effortlessly, without friction, and with maximum impact, ensuring every investment in hardware and software is as efficient as possible.”

    nsign.tv invites all ISE 2025 attendees to visit stand 4H440 and use the code PQKGP1M2 for free entry to the event.

  • Cooperative Innovations Ltd. enables Tate McRae to dance into a new dimension

    Cooperative Innovations Ltd. enables Tate McRae to dance into a new dimension

    Sony Group Corporation teams up with Sony Music artist, songwriter, and dancer Tate McRae, immersive technology studio Cooperative Innovations Ltd. and creative agency Ralph to create an interactive, 3D music video for the hit song “You Broke Me First” as part of its brand campaign, the Sony Collaboration Series.

    The challenge

    • Connect with Tate McRae’s fans when a global pandemic has preempted live concerts
    • Present Tate McRae’s amazing dance moves with unprecedented immediacy
    • At a time when the pandemic has kept us apart, dramatize isolation – and its transcendence

    The solution

    • Using the Spatial Reality Display, develop, prototype and deliver an interactive, 3D music video
    • Cooperative Innovations Ltd. and Ralph combines creative expertise with vast experience with Unreal Engine 3 to advance the music video form

    The outcome

    • Demonstrates a new way of presenting and experiencing popular music
    • Interactive content combining dance, music and 3D-animation wizardry

    “It feels like you’re looking into another world through some magic portal! You feel like you could reach out and touch it”. -Simon Barratt, CEO and co-founder, Cooperative Innovations Ltd.

    Creating a new kind of music video

    At the height of the pandemic, Sony Music artist Tate McRae was social distancing. Since spending hours in her bedroom was not conducive to fan engagement, when Sony offered to create an interactive 3D music video, leveraging the company’s Spatial Reality Display, she seized the opportunity. Featuring the ballad “You Broke Me First,” the video starts with Tate alone in her bedroom, then transforms into an explosion of amazing dance, camera movement and atmospherics.

    The task of making that vision a reality fell to Cooperative Innovations Ltd, a British studio specializing in VR/AR, 3D design, app and game development. According to Simon Barratt, CEO and co-founder, “We worked closely with Ralph and Tate to create the overall story and sequence of the music video. We started by prototyping visual effect ideas that would be appealing, feasible for rendering in real time and also look good rendered out for the 2D video. To get the experience running in stereo 4K in real time, we needed to do a lot of performance profiling and optimization work to ensure that the experience moved smoothly, and it didn’t jar as users viewed the performance through the Spatial Reality Display.”

    Discovering a new kind of display

    “While we have experience developing VR and AR content, this Spatial Reality Display is different,” says Barratt. “Combined with the head tracking, it feels like you’re looking into another world through some magic portal! It gives a sense of physicality to the content that makes it somehow feel like you could reach out and touch it, more so than a current AR headset would. Using a headset 40 hours a week isn’t always possible, so a 3D display provides a great alternative.”

    “As we were developing and iterating, we previewed elements on the Spatial Reality Display. The first element was our 3D mock-up of the bedroom. Looking into what we knew was going to be the start of the experience was really thrilling to see and got us all even more excited about the project.”

    Challenges overcome

    The music video plays in Unreal Engine 4 software3. Simon Barratt explains, “We’ve been using Unreal Engine for years. The Spatial Reality Display plug-in made it easy to get content up and running. We’re really impressed that it looks as good as it does and runs at a high frame rate with all the complex visual effects we have going on! We always talk about the ‘smoke and mirrors’ in projects like this – ironic as the video literally features smoke and mirrors!”

    “The main challenges were finding the right camera angles to make the best use of the 3D effect. While it’s awesome that the user can move their head around to really give their own unique perspective on the experience, it’s also a challenge when developing content. We checked it over and over for potential views that aren’t as compelling!”

    “This is bonkers. I think music and technology go super hand in hand. But I’ve never really experienced it elevated to this level.” -Tate McRae, Sony Music artist

    Looking forward in 3D

    Barratt envisions a bright future for Sony’s Spatial Reality Display. He says, “Previewing in 3D2 is vital for our clients in entertainment, automotive and architecture. While we love VR, it isn’t universal or comfortable for everyone. Sometimes it can be a pain to take a headset on and off. Having a 3D display sit on your desktop is really great. I’d absolutely recommend the use of the technology for viewing 3D assets not only during development but also for sharing with executives and creative directors.”

  • Alfalite unveils MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology with new Neopix and UHD Finepix LED panels at ISE 2025

    Alfalite unveils MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology with new Neopix and UHD Finepix LED panels at ISE 2025

    Alfalite is unveiling its revolutionary MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology at ISE 2025 in Hall 4. This cutting-edge innovation powers their new Neopix and UHD Finepix LED panels, delivering unmatched resolution, brightness, and durability for applications like Virtual Production (VP XR), Control Rooms, and Corporate environments. Visitors can explore Neopix panels, available in five pixel pitches, and UHD Finepix panels, designed for high-precision displays with pixel pitches as low as 0.6 mm. The MATIX technology enhances LED performance with advanced protection, ultra-wide viewing angles, and superior color uniformity.

    In addition to display innovations, Alfalite will showcase outdoor advertising solutions and contribute to the Connected Classroom initiative in Hall 2. This collaboration with Brainstorm highlights immersive virtual production environments for hybrid learning, demonstrating how LED technology transforms education. Register for free access to ISE 2025 using Alfalite’s code: J9M41R7B. Don’t miss Alfalite’s displays for IT professionals seeking high-quality, reliable, and versatile LED solutions.

    Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, will showcase a comprehensive ecosystem of display solutions at ISE 2025 with two stands in Hall 4. Among the highlights is the public debut of its groundbreaking MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology, designed for high-resolution and high-brightness applications, integrated into the new Neopix and UHD Finepix LED panels.

    At its main booth (4R300), Alfalite will present Neopix, the brand’s flagship product featuring MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology. Available in five pixel pitches—1.5 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.9HB mm, and 3.9HB mm—this premium panel is ideal for Rental and Film VP XR applications.

    Visitors will also have the opportunity to discover the UHD Finepix series, another product powered by MATIX technology. Specifically designed for critical applications in Control Rooms and Corporate settings, the UHD Finepix panels come in five pixel pitches—0.6 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, and 1.8 mm—and are built using MATIX AlfaCOB (Alfalite’s Chip-on-Board design) or MATIX AlfaMIP (Alfalite’s MicroLED-in-package design) for MicroLED assemblies.

    The MATIX AlfaCOB & AlfaMIP technology represents a significant leap forward in LED panel quality and durability. Its fully encapsulated LED modules are built with advanced materials that protect against impacts, liquids, and chemicals. As an evolution of Alfalite’s successful ORIM technology, MATIX reduces glare and reflections while offering an ultra-wide viewing angle of up to 175°. It also enhances thermal dissipation, color and brightness uniformity, contrast, and deeper blacks, providing optimal and long-lasting performance in a range of conditions.

    Additionally, Alfalite will unveil new Modularpix LED panels for demanding fixed installations in Entertainment, Corporate, and Retail environments. These panels are available in four pixel pitches: 1.9 mm, 2.6 mm, 2.9HB mm, and 3.9HB mm.

    The company will also showcase its flagship LED panel for rental companies, Alfalite Litepix ORIM. Additionally, Alfalite will feature its collaboration with Brainstorm, integrating cutting-edge 3D technology for virtual sets into its VP XR LED panels, designed for high-demand virtual production environments.

    Alfalite’s second stand at ISE 2025 (4Q350) will focus on outdoor and mobile advertising solutions. Partnering with 1Trailer.com, the company will present an advertising trailer equipped with Alfalite Litepix Outdoor screens. This mobile LED display system is designed to maximize the impact of outdoor advertising campaigns, offering a captivating and durable visual experience even in challenging weather conditions.

    Connected Classroom
    Beyond its stands in Hall 4, Alfalite will also participate in the Connected Classroom, an initiative organized by ISE and located in Hall 2 (stand 2C400). This innovative educational environment is designed to showcase technologies that inspire and transform learning methods. Alfalite, in collaboration with Brainstorm, will contribute a virtual production (VP XR) area adapted for distance learning. The space will demonstrate how Alfalite and Brainstorm solutions create immersive environments that enhance hybrid and remote teaching, addressing the evolving needs of the education sector.

    Organized by Logitech, the Connected Classroom spans 120 m² and features four interactive zones: the Social Learning Zone, Teachers’ Zone, Hybrid Learning Zone, and Streamers and Creators’ Zone. Over 30 products from various brands will be integrated into this space, including Alfalite’s LED solutions. As one of five technology partners, Alfalite stands out as a key provider of immersive environments, thanks to the precision and versatility of its LED panels.

    Register for ISE 2025 using Alfalite’s code J9M41R7B to gain free access to the exhibition.

  • Peerless-AV Showcases an Exclusive Line up of dvLED Concepts Alongside the Latest Flat Panel Carts, Mounts and Outdoor Kiosks at ISE 2025

    Peerless-AV Showcases an Exclusive Line up of dvLED Concepts Alongside the Latest Flat Panel Carts, Mounts and Outdoor Kiosks at ISE 2025

    Peerless-AV is bringing an exciting lineup of innovations to ISE 2025, including cutting-edge dvLED mounting systems, interactive carts, and outdoor kiosks. Highlights include the debut of SEAMLESS dvLED solutions like curved and angled designs, all-in-one constructs for displays up to 165”, and the latest Kitted Universal products. Visitors can see how Peerless-AV’s custom engineering transforms creative ideas into practical solutions for corporate, retail, and control room environments.

    Also on display is a new motorized height-adjustable cart for interactive displays up to 95”, alongside redesigned SmartMount® wall mounts and the weather-resistant Smart City Kiosk with Xtreme™ Outdoor Displays. Visit Booth 3Q150 at ISE 2025 to explore these innovations and see how Peerless-AV is shaping the future of AV technology.

    At ISE 2025, AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV® will be enticing visitors to the booth with new, never seen before SEAMLESS dvLED mounting and kiosk concepts in partnership with leading display hardware, software and content brands. Experience a wide range of full solutions that demonstrate Peerless-AV’s expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing dvLED mounting solutions, structures and finishes that address evolving, diverse and complex end user requirements in corporate boardroom, in-store retail, control room, showroom environments and more. Visit Booth 3Q150 at Integrated Systems Europe 2025, February 4-7, Grand Fira, Barcelona.

    Peerless-AV’s SEAMLESS dvLED Mounting Systems on the booth will include an ISE-exclusive showing of the best-in-class Kitted Universal third generation product. Kitted+ substructures and Bespoke products will also be featured alongside first-time showings of new design concepts, featuring a mix of compatible dvLED display cabinets. From curved and angled mounting designs, to innovative, all-in-one cladded constructs (110” up to 165”) with premium custom specifications and finishes, to single/dual-sided portrait kiosks (86” up to 138”) with customization options.

    Receive expert demonstrations on these exclusive first-time showcases from Peerless-AV’s dvLED technical team. Explore how these structural designs can move any creative vision from concept to reality and experience tailor-made LED content from Entice Studio.

    NEW Motorised Height Adjustable Cart

    From the standard product line up, a new Motorised Height Adjustable Cart will make its ISE debut, designed to safely mount, move and store the latest interactive displays up to 95”. Integrated actuators allow users to raise or lower a display with the touch of a button. The large mounting plate provides a stable foundation for touch applications and casters provide easy maneuverability from room to room with locking brakes.

    Alongside will be the fully featured SR860 SmartMount® Flat Panel Cart for 43″ to 75″+ Displays featuring a tubular, minimalistic frame and leg design for easier set-up, access, and maneuverability, with reduced packaging and new aesthetics ideal for modern, meeting and classroom environments.

    Also on display will be the 2024 redesigned SA771PU SmartMount® Articulating Wall Mount for 50” to 90”+ displays with In-wall Box and ACC-SB2 UC/VC Soundbar Mount, together with the STS650 Universal Scissor Wall Mount with the ACC-UCM2 optional accessory for storing media players.

    Additionally, a dual-sided Smart City Kiosk (KOP55XHB2) with IR touch overlay will be on the booth, incorporating the award-winning Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display with FHD resolution. Wind and impact rated with extreme weather resistance and the widest operating temperature in the industry; this kiosk offers a reliable, durable, outdoor digital signage solution for a wide of public environment applications.

    Visit the Peerless-AV booth Q150 in Hall 3 to receive a tour and product demonstrations that showcase their full potential. Register for ISE 2025 for free using code MH5H9TW7.

  • LG Introduces ‘LG Schools’ Technology Program To Advance Best Learning Practices In K-12 Schools

    LG Introduces ‘LG Schools’ Technology Program To Advance Best Learning Practices In K-12 Schools

    LG Electronics USA has unveiled its new LG Schools program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bring cutting-edge display technologies to K-12 classrooms. Ahead of the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), LG aims to help schools test, learn, and implement solutions like LG CreateBoard® digital whiteboards, LED displays, and UltraGear™ monitors for eSports environments. Participating schools can shape their “school of the future” by collaborating with LG to tailor technology solutions, enhance learning outcomes, and showcase best practices for other schools to experience firsthand.

    This program also emphasizes valuable educator feedback, with schools working closely with LG’s product development team to refine and improve future solutions. By fostering collaboration and gathering insights, LG is ensuring its education technology remains innovative and effective. Schools like New York’s Jamestown Public Schools highlight the program’s benefits as a risk-free way to evaluate and implement the latest tools for student engagement and academic success.

    Education technology leader LG Electronics USA is setting new standards for K-12 education ahead of the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) with the launch of “LG Schools,” a new ambassador program offering commercial display technology for schools to test, learn, and deploy.

    Expanding on the LG program designed to meet the needs of educators seeking the best ways to use technology in their curriculum, the LG Schools program will showcase best practices in advancing learning, gather valuable feedback to enhance future solutions and develop demonstration sites for schools outside of the program to visit in order to experience the technology firsthand.

    “By applying to become an ‘LG School,’ educators are ‘goal setting.’ They’re looking at what their school of the future should look like and, with the LG Schools program, we’re helping them to find the ideal solutions for their school or district,” said LG Electronics USA’s Education Director Victoria Sanville. “LG is committed to providing education technology solutions for our customers because every district and every campus has its own special set of needs from a technology perspective.”

    Designated LG Schools, working with LG, can decide which technology best suits their present and future requirements, whether that’s LG CreateBoard® digital whiteboards, commercial-grade LED displays, or even LG UltraGear™ monitors in an eSports demo suite to drive engagement and encourage student attendance. Once individual requirements and implementation plans are finalized, and the product request has been approved by LG with follow-up training, the LG Schools program enables the release of the technology to be used and evaluated by the school.

    “The idea is that, once the solutions are installed, educators work closely with the LG product development team to help improve LG product offerings and maybe even integrate additional solutions,” said Sanville. “Customer feedback is incredibly important to us, and LG is determined to go above and beyond to ensure that our education technology continues to be one of the most innovative and most effective technologies on the market today.”

    “We want to know exactly what’s happening once that demo environment is installed,” she added. “How are the students and teachers reacting to it? Are the teachers fully onboard and excited about our solutions? Are they using it every day? What are the outcomes from the integration of these demo environments: is there an improvement in attendance and scores; are teachers becoming more creative in the way that they develop lesson plans?”

    A number of schools from different districts have already been accepted into the LG Schools program, with more to follow. Typically, the school’s technology leader serves as the primary point of contact with LG for onboarding discussions. The specific roles and titles involved may vary depending on the district and individual school.

    According to Chuck Marzec, Director of Technology for the Jamestown Public Schools, New York School District, “Our school district is proud to be a member of the LG Schools Program. The program is a highly effective risk-free way for our administrators, educators, and tech departments to have a quality hands-on evaluation of new LG education solutions to maximize success of projects and upgrades. The LG Schools Program is just the latest example of LG’s commitment to support and evolve with the K-12 educational community.”

  • Avocor A Series Heralds a New Era of Interactive Displays for Modern Classrooms

    Avocor A Series Heralds a New Era of Interactive Displays for Modern Classrooms

    Avocor has introduced the A Series, a new line of interactive displays designed to revolutionize the modern classroom. These displays empower educators with access to the Google Play Store, enabling seamless integration with trusted tools like Google Classroom and Jamboard. With premium touch responsiveness, stunning 4K visuals, and a powerful 2.1 channel audio system, the A Series delivers an engaging and immersive learning experience. The displays also feature a detachable 4K camera with noise reduction for high-quality video conferencing and remote learning, ensuring inclusivity for both in-person and online students.

    Built for flexibility and future-readiness, the A Series provides secure NFC login and smooth workflows to support teachers in integrating technology effortlessly into their lessons. By bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and modern cloud-based platforms, the A Series offers a future-proof solution for hybrid and remote learning environments. Launching first in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, this innovative product line positions itself as a top choice for schools looking to enhance education with cutting-edge AV technology.

    Avocor, a leading provider of innovative collaboration communication solutions, has today announced the launch of the A Series, a groundbreaking line of interactive displays designed to transform the modern classroom. The A Series empowers educators by integrating useful and familiar tools to deliver a premium in-person teaching experience, as well as seamless connections that facilitate hybrid and remote learning.

    “Teachers and educators today face the challenge of integrating technology into their classrooms while maintaining a familiar and engaging learning environment,”  comments Dana Corey, GM & SVP of Global Sales, Avocor. “The A Series addresses this challenge head-on by providing teachers and educators with a flexible and future-proof solution that seamlessly integrates with their existing knowledge and workflows.”

    The A Series empowers educators with full access to the Google Play Store, allowing them to leverage cloud-based apps they trust, such as Google Classroom, Jamboard, and interactive learning platforms. This integration fosters a dynamic and personalised learning experience, enabling teachers to seamlessly incorporate their preferred tools into lessons. Furthermore, the A Series features a detachable 4K camera with noise reduction and auto-adjustment capabilities. This innovative feature enables crystal-clear video conferencing, high-quality classroom recordings, and seamless remote participation, bridging the gap between in-person and remote learners.

    The A Series is also built with premium touch responsiveness, ensuring a smooth and accurate writing experience that enhances collaboration and engagement. Coupled with stunning 4K visuals and a powerful 2.1 channel speaker system (including a subwoofer) the A Series delivers an immersive audio-visual experience that captivates students and brings lessons to life.

    In summary, Avocor A Series interactive displays are the ideal solution for schools aiming to modernise their classrooms, enhance the teaching experience, and equip students for the future of learning. These displays bring modern cloud-based technology into the classroom with Google Play Store access, secure NFC login, and exceptional touch responsiveness. Featuring advanced 4K displays and rich audio, they deliver immersive learning experiences, making them an ideal choice for educators transitioning to cloud-based platforms.

    The A Series will initially launch in North America, Australia and New Zealand.

  • Samsung Showcases the Power of Retail Intelligence at NRF 2025

    Samsung Showcases the Power of Retail Intelligence at NRF 2025

    Samsung Electronics is unveiling its latest retail solutions at NRF 2025 under the theme “Powering Retail Intelligence – Right Here, Right Now.” Highlights include AI-powered Samsung Kiosks with voice ordering, eco-friendly Color E-Paper displays, and the VXT platform for managing digital signage with ease. These innovations are designed to help retailers boost customer engagement, streamline operations, and reduce their environmental footprint.

    Success stories from brands like RE/MAX Metro and Frontgate show how Samsung’s technology drives sales and improves customer experiences. With exclusive discounts on Business Pro TVs and Interactive Displays available through January, Samsung makes it easier for businesses to start the year with smarter, more connected retail solutions. Keywords: Samsung Kiosk, retail intelligence, NRF 2025, digital signage, customer engagement, AI in retail.

    Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is showcasing its latest retail solutions and partner technologies at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show (Booth #5303). Under the theme “Powering retail intelligence – Right here, right now,” Samsung will demonstrate how cutting-edge displays, AI innovations and software work together to deliver a data-driven display ecosystem to transform retail experiences.

    Samsung Retail Solutions for Next-Generation Stores

    NRF attendees can discover firsthand how Samsung retail solutions empower next-generation stores to captivate customers, drive revenue growth and enhance seamless operations. The Samsung booth will feature dedicated sections highlighting the latest Samsung Display products and software, including:

    Samsung Kiosks with AI-powered ordering

    The Samsung Kiosk’s all-in-one ordering and payment system provides a modern, efficient, self-service experience. Now, with the option to add a microphone and SoundHound’s AI platform, the Kiosk introduces voice-enabled ordering and checkout. This innovative feature enhances customer convenience and accessibility, allowing them to complete transactions on the screen with their voice. Retailers can generate more revenue by integrating the Kiosk with their loyalty programs and using data-driven personalized offers to increase basket sizes and upsell opportunities.

    *NEW* Samsung Color E-Paper

    Making its NRF debut, the 32-inch Samsung Color E-Paper (EMDX) represents the next generation of digital signage. With its paper-like, battery-powered display, the E-Paper delivers vibrant, consistent custom content in up to 60,000 colors. Easy to set up and update with new content anytime, it provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional printed posters. Offering near-to-zero power consumption through e-ink technology, E-Paper is a sustainable solution for retailers looking to engage customers while reducing their environmental impact.

    Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT)

    Samsung VXT is a cloud-native Content Management System (CMS) that combines content and remote signage management in one secure platform. The all-in-one solution simplifies the remote management of digital displays and retail media networks across single or multiple store locations. NRF attendees can also discover VXT’s Pre-Integrated & Repeatable Solutions (PIRS) — app-style products developed by Samsung and its partners to help businesses create engaging content for various vertical use cases, like digital menu boards, without coding or complex software. Suitable for businesses of all sizes, VXT was a central part of the “Samsung Celebrates Big Ideas, Small Businesses” holiday campaign to spotlight technology-driven small businesses across America.

    SmartThings Pro

    Launched in June 2024, SmartThings Pro extends Samsung’s hyper-connected smart home technology to business environments to optimize workflows and operations. With its intuitive dashboard, users can monitor, control and create custom automations for connected devices across their business. For example, retailers can schedule in-store signage to turn on and off based on operating hours to control energy consumption or pre-set lighting, temperature and humidity levels to create the ideal in-store environment. Retailers like Ashley Furniture are already leveraging SmartThings Pro to manage the operation of connected displays on their showroom floors.

    “Customer loyalty today is built on offering differentiated and personalized experiences,” said David Phelps, Head of the Display Division, Samsung Electronics America. “By integrating best-in-class displays with smart, connected software solutions, retailers can deliver dynamic content in fresh, compelling ways to inform and captivate customers. Display ecosystems tap into retail intelligence to exceed customer expectations of what’s possible for the future of retail.”

    Samsung Customers Underscore the Power of Retail Intelligence

    Brands like RE/MAX and Frontgate are already unlocking the full potential of their display networks. During NRF, Samsung will spotlight their success stories, showing how digital signage solutions can help companies attract, delight and convert customers. These use cases demonstrate the power of Samsung technology in driving innovation and delivering impactful business outcomes.

    RE/MAX Metro bolsters curb appeal and client connection

    RE/MAX Metro, a leading real estate agency, has enhanced its St. Petersburg, Florida, office with Samsung OMN-D Series 55-inch dual-sided displays in its front windows. With the ability to showcase different messages on each side, the high-brightness digital displays engage passersby with eye-catching content while keeping office staff informed with internal messaging. Using Smartify’s digital media management platform, RE/MAX Metro can rapidly refresh content on the displays, such as to promote luxury properties, honor a top agent or celebrate a client’s success. Additionally, Smartify programmatically delivers carefully curated advertisements from top national and local organizations, enabling RE/MAX Metro to leverage the displays as an ancillary revenue generator as well as to cross-advertise its content on Smartify’s urban panel and retail media network.

    Frontgate creates an interactive, in-store design experience

    Frontgate, a national retailer specializing in high-quality home furnishings and décor, has elevated the personalized design services in its redesigned stores with Samsung Interactive Displays. These displays allow Frontgate’s in-store designers and customers to collaborate while viewing vibrant, detailed previews of how the brand’s furniture and décor come together to bring their dream home to life. The immersive experience empowers customers to make decisions with greater confidence while building trust and connection with their designer. In many cases, that positive chemistry leads to increased sales. For instance, since the redesign, Frontgate’s Dallas store has seen a 9% sales boost attributed to design services.

    Partners Enhance Retail Intelligence with Samsung Displays

    In addition to its own display products, Samsung collaborates with a broad network of technology partners to build custom retail solutions based on a business’s unique needs. Featured partners in the Samsung booth include:

    PopID biometric authentication

    PopID’s biometric software, available on Samsung displays and tablets, allows customers to securely use face verification or other biometric data for ticketing, payments, loyalty programs and more. NRF visitors can see how PopID streamlines customer interactions to eliminate common friction points in the shopping and traveling experience.

    FastSensor in-store analytics

    FastSensor delivers AI-powered, e-commerce-style analytics that reveal insights about customer traffic and behavior in brick-and-mortar stores. By tracking customer flow across different areas and analyzing heatmaps of high and low-foot-traffic zones, retailers can intelligently optimize their digital signage placement, planogram designs and in-store digital strategies.

    GRUBBRR self-ordering software

    Samsung Kiosks powered by GRUBBBR software enable seamless self-service ordering and payments. Customers can effortlessly customize and complete their orders, leading to reduced wait times, improved order accuracy and increased average order sizes. Businesses can make more strategic use of staff time while maximizing operational efficiency. Brands like Bojangles, PDQ Chicken and Dave’s Hot Chicken have recently implemented Samsung Kiosks powered by GRUBBRR to enhance their guest experiences.

    Fresh starts, fresh success with Samsung

    For retailers looking to invest in modern display technology to kick start a year of significant growth, Samsung is offering exclusive savings on leading solutions, including the Business Pro TV and Interactive Display, through the end of January.

    • Samsung Pro TV: Enjoy up to $330 off select Business Pro TVs designed to capture customers’ imagination and effectively communicate brand messages.
    • Interactive Displays: Get up to $840 off select Samsung Interactive Displays, bringing new levels of interactivity and engagement to stand out from the competition.
  • Legrand | AV To Showcase Innovative Solutions at ISE 2025

    Legrand | AV To Showcase Innovative Solutions at ISE 2025

    Legrand | AV is gearing up to showcase its latest AV innovations at ISE 2025, happening February 4-7 in Barcelona. At booth 3N600, attendees can explore cutting-edge solutions from brands like Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Vaddio, Middle Atlantic, and C2G. From game-changing dvLED video wall mounts to seamless video conferencing tools, Legrand’s offerings focus on simplifying installations, enhancing functionality, and delivering superior AV experiences for integrators and IT professionals alike. Highlights include Chief’s TiLED™ video wall mounts for effortless pixel-perfect installations, Middle Atlantic’s Premium+ IEC PDU with RackLink™ for advanced remote power management, and Vaddio’s all-in-one Venture® VideoBAR for crystal-clear conferencing.

    Legrand is also showcasing innovations in connectivity, power distribution, and display technology. The C2G USB over Cat6a Extender Kit offers fast, reliable connectivity for IT systems, while Da-Lite’s Myriad screens and ALR Parallax Thin provide flexible, ambient-light-rejecting display solutions perfect for modern workspaces and collaboration hubs. With a strong focus on sustainability, ease of use, and integration, Legrand’s lineup is designed to empower IT and AV professionals with smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions for today’s dynamic AV environments.

    Legrand | AV, a global specialist and industry leader in audiovisual solutions, today announced its solutions lineup for ISE 2025, Feb. 4-7, in Barcelona. The company invites attendees to the Legrand | AV booth, 3N600, to discover its latest innovations from C2G, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, and Vaddio — all designed to deliver amazing AV experiences.

    “At ISE 2025, we are excited to showcase a range of innovative solutions that enhance the AV experience and make life easier for integrators,” said Robert de Jong, Director Product Marketing EMEA, Legrand | AV. “From intelligent video wall mounts and advanced power distribution systems to sleek, user-friendly video conferencing technology, our products are designed to deliver seamless integration, improved functionality, and simplified installation, ensuring that every AV environment operates at its best.”

    dvLED Video Wall Installations Made Easy
    See the next generation of Chief’s TiLED™ dvLED Wall Mounts in action at ISE 2025! Designed with a patent-pending universal modular system, these mounts simplify video wall installations with innovative floating button-capture technology and universal mounting hardware —compatible with 90% of interlocking dvLED panels. With full X-Y-Z axis adjustability and streamlined ordering options, TiLED mounts reduce installation time from days to hours while delivering stunning, seamless video walls. Don’t miss the large installation showcase demonstrating the precision and versatility of TiLED mounts. Attendees can stop by Chief’s demo station to experience firsthand just how easy it is to achieve perfect pixel alignment, even on uneven walls

    Chief will also showcase its new Fusion Storage Cabinet. This stylish and front-serviceable AV storage solution is designed for seamless integration with Fusion wall mounts. Ideal for modern AV applications, the cabinet features a felt front cover that blends with any room decor, flexible internal storage with 19-inch rackmount brackets, a Lever Lock™ panel for toolless device integration, and a universal camera shelf for video bar technology. It ships fully assembled for quick installation, includes integrated security and passive thermal management, and comes in reusable, plastic-free packaging, reflecting Legrand’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the company’s carbon footprint as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

    Reliable Power Distribution Purpose-built for AV
    Middle Atlantic brings its renowned power lineup to EMEA region. More than power distribution, the Premium+ IEC PDU with RackLink™ is the most advanced — yet simplest — to use IP control solution for remote system management in the industry. Developed around a platform that has been proven on the most secure networks in the world, this next-generation power distribution unit provides unmatched monitoring, control, logging, security, and power protection capabilities available for demanding AV applications. RackLink™ technology allows integrators control locally or virtually through Middle Atlantic’s free RackLink Cloud, third-party AV control systems/cloud platform or SNMP for flexible management that is smarter, faster, and reduces service costs.

    Video Conferencing for Pros
    Vaddio will showcase the new Vaddio Venture® VideoBAR. The all-in-one video conferencing system provides lifelike audio and video quality with its UHD 8.51-megapixel 1/2.5-type CMOS image sensor, a 110-degree wide-angle horizontal field of view, 3x digital zoom, six-element beamforming microphone array, and high-fidelity speaker system with built-in DSP.

    Also at the booth will be Vaddio’s EasyIP Tx/Rx, a versatile video distribution and extension solution that seamlessly converts HDMI signals to EasyIP or EasyIP to HDMI. Designed for conferencing, live presentations, and digital signage, this two-in-one device enables smooth integration of HDMI content sources and third-party cameras within the EasyIP ecosystem and simplifies the addition of features and functionality to EasyIP environments. It features PoE+ power, a compact design for discreet installation, and flexible audio routing options including Dante, analog, and EasyIP. It also offers an intuitive web interface for easy configuration and auto-switching for seamless transitions between AV sources.

    Vaddio’s new EasyIP Dock is a versatile AV-over-IP switching solution that connects HDMI and USB conferencing devices within the EasyIP ecosystem. This multi-purpose device simplifies video and audio distribution while expanding functionality in modern conferencing spaces. The EasyIP Dock supports up to four EasyIP video sources with built-in video switching and audio mixing, including acoustic echo cancellation. The dock converts HDMI input to EasyIP for flexible video and audio distribution or sends HDMI loop-out for local viewing; enables USB 3.0 streaming with uncompressed video up to 1080p/60 for seamless conferencing; and supports Dante®, analog, and EasyIP audio for advanced audio routing and integration. The EasyIP Dock is PoE+ powered for quick and discreet installation in AV racks, under tables, or behind displays.

    Delightful Screen Experiences
    Da-Lite continues to innovate the viewing experience with Myriad Conceal and Myriad Reveal. The Da-Lite Myriad Conceal ceiling-recessed screen, designed with ceiling trim in place to conceal the rough opening, eliminates the need to complete additional trim work once the screen is installed. The crowd-favorite two-stage installation option affords the screen case to be installed during the rough-in construction stage and the screen surface assembly during the finishing stage. The Myriad Reveal wall- and ceiling-mounted screen features versatile and adjustable brackets that accommodate either mounting preference. Installation is made easy with the built-in case leveling [±.5″ (12.7 mm) vertically, and centering [±6″ (152.4 mm) horizontally. An innovative weighted bar doubles as a black closure door (on SightLine models), which blends in with the border when the screen is fully deployed, and the bar smoothly rotates to white to blend into the sleek waterfall case aesthetic when retracted.

    Available on all Myriad models, Da-Lite’s SightLine thin cable drop feature elegantly suspends the screen surface, eliminating black drop as well as the extra step of measuring and specifying drop distance before ordering. SightLine allows for vertical placement of the screen with a drop distance up to 16 ft (5 m) standard between the ceiling and the top of the screen.

    Da-Lite will also show its re-engineered Parallax Thin screen, which offers a convenient alternative to rigid screens that ship assembled in large crates. Parallax Thin is now available in wider sizes but with a smaller shipping footprint, enhancing logistics and cost efficiency. Specifically designed for ultrashort throw projectors, this 1/2-in-thin bezel fixed frame screen features the new Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screen surface – Parallax® Pure UST 0.6. Available in 16:9 HDTV and 21:9 Ultrawide formats, it complements Da-Lite’s extensive 21:9 offering, which is ideal for larger spaces with Microsoft Teams Front Row setups or collaboration spaces where ambient light control is essential.

    Trusted Connectivity
    The C2G Superbooster 4-Port USB over Cat6a Extender Kit (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps) extends data from USB 3.2, 2.0, and 1.1 devices simultaneously up to 328 ft (100 m) over a single Cat6a F/FTP cable. Designed for USB 3.2 conferencing cameras, interactive whiteboards, security systems, remote storage, and more, it simplifies connectivity in AV and IT installations. With no software drivers required, the kit ensures fast, plug-and-play setup: connect the Transmitter to the source, extend with a single cable, and link the receiver to up to four USB devices. Tested with industry-leading devices, this reliable solution provides AV integrators with confidence and efficiency.