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  • ISE Celebrates Back-to-Back Sammy Award Win for Bold ‘Push Beyond’ Campaign

    ISE Celebrates Back-to-Back Sammy Award Win for Bold ‘Push Beyond’ Campaign

    Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has earned its second consecutive Sammy (Sales and Marketing Excellence) Award, winning the Creative Awards – Power Players category for its “Push Beyond” campaign. The campaign inspired the global AV and systems integration community to embrace innovation, collaboration, and growth while helping ISE 2026 achieve record attendance, exhibitor participation, and audience engagement.

    The award recognizes how “Push Beyond” successfully connected a bold creative vision with measurable business results, encouraging the industry to think beyond traditional boundaries. Looking ahead, ISE will continue building on that momentum when the industry gathers again at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, from February 2–5, 2027.

    Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s leading tech show for the professional audiovisual and systems integration industry, has, for the second year running, been awarded The Sammy (Sales and Marketing Excellence) Award winning the category ‘Creative Awards – Power Players’, from the Business Intelligence Group.

    The award recognises the creative campaign that captured the ambition of ISE 2026: to energise the global AV community, champion excellence and inspire the industry to keep moving further, faster and with greater purpose. ISE 2026 saw record numbers of attendees, exhibitors and audience engagement.

    The Sammy Award judges recognised the strategic strength, highlighting a well-structured story that connected creative ambition with clear business objectives, measurable outcomes and attendance growth in a challenging market. “When an entire category is in decline, most teams play defence. ISE did the opposite –  they turned ‘Push Beyond’ into a rallying cry that united their internal teams and challenged an entire industry to think bigger. That kind of bold, two-word clarity is exactly what creative excellence looks like, and it’s why ISE earned its place among our 2026 winners.” said Russ Fordyce, Chief Recognition Officer at the Business Intelligence Group.

    More than a campaign message, ‘Push Beyond’ created a confident framework for the year, engaging audiences before, during and beyond the show while encouraging the industry to move beyond convention and redefine what’s possible.

    “To be recognised with a Sammy Award for the second consecutive year is a tremendous achievement for ISE and a reflection of the creativity, aspiration and commitment of our entire team,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “With ‘Push Beyond’, we wanted to reflect the energy of a global community that continues to challenge expectations, drive progress and shape the future of AV and systems integration.”

    ISE returns to Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, from 2–5 February 2027.

  • Content Vault Partner with XMA to Distribute Universal File Encryption Software

    Content Vault Partner with XMA to Distribute Universal File Encryption Software

    Content Vault has partnered with XMA as its exclusive UK distribution partner, making it easier for media, AV, and IT organizations to deploy secure content protection across production, post-production, and distribution workflows. The partnership expands access to Content Vault’s device-specific encryption technology, helping studios, broadcasters, and content owners protect sensitive files from unauthorized access while enabling secure collaboration.

    Alongside the partnership, Content Vault has upgraded its platform to support end-to-end encryption for all file types, including ZIP archives. By binding encrypted files to authorized devices, the platform ensures valuable intellectual property remains protected throughout the content lifecycle, addressing the growing need for stronger security across modern media production and distribution environments.

    Content Vault, the patent-pending secure content distribution platform protecting high-value media from disclosures, theft and unauthorised access, today announced a new strategic partnership with IT solutions provider XMA, as its exclusive UK distribution partner, alongside a major platform update that expands encryption capabilities across all file types.

    Through this partnership, XMA will support the rollout of Content Vault across the UK market, enabling organisations to securely protect sensitive assets across production, post-production and distribution workflows.

    “XMA is proud to partner with Content Vault to bring market-leading, device-specific encryption to our UK clients,” said Darren Howe, Strategy, Commercial Development & ESG Director at XMA. “This collaboration enables customers to protect their most valuable and sensitive creative and commercial assets and enables secure collaboration throughout the production, post-production and distribution chain.”

    In parallel, Content Vault has introduced a significant platform enhancement that extends end-to-end encryption to all file types, including compressed formats such as ZIP files. This update enables users to securely share, store, and distribute any intellectual property from individual assets to complex project bundles, with the same industry-leading protection Content Vault is renowned for.

    The latest update reinforces Content Vault’s core approach by applying device-specific encryption so files are bound to the intended device, ensuring that files remain secure and inaccessible without the designated device and credentials, even if a file is shared beyond authorised recipients.

    Chris Parsons, Managing Director of Content Vault, said, “During the recent ¡AU! Journal’s IP & Content Defence Summit, I underlined the simple truth that protecting creative IP requires solutions that are both robust and practical. Our partnership with XMA, together with our recent platform update, puts that principle into action. By extending device‑bound, end‑to‑end encryption to every file type we are making it easier for studios, post houses and distributors to collaborate efficiently while maintaining control over sensitive assets. This is about giving rights holders confidence that their work remains theirs, wherever it travels.”

    This announcement comes as demand for secure content workflows continues to grow across the media and entertainment sector, with increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to safeguard intellectual property throughout global production pipelines. Content Vault’s latest update directly addresses these challenges by embedding encryption at every stage of the production lifecycle.

  • Broadcast Solutions acquires BFE, expanding its lead in European broadcast, media and communications infrastructure

    Broadcast Solutions acquires BFE, expanding its lead in European broadcast, media and communications infrastructure

    Broadcast Solutions has acquired BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH, expanding its capabilities as one of Europe’s leading providers of broadcast, media, and communications infrastructure. The acquisition brings together Broadcast Solutions’ expertise in system integration, IP production, cloud technologies, and outside broadcast vehicles with BFE’s strengths in studio technology, media IT, control rooms, workflow integration, and custom hardware and software development. BFE will continue operating under its established brand and leadership, ensuring customers experience no disruption to existing projects or support.

    The combined company is positioned to help broadcasters and media organizations manage increasingly complex production environments driven by IP, cloud, automation, and AI. By expanding engineering resources and technology expertise, Broadcast Solutions aims to deliver end-to-end solutions, from consulting and system design to implementation and long-term support, while strengthening its role as a trusted technology partner for broadcast, AV, and IT professionals across Europe and beyond.

    Broadcast Solutions GmbH, a leading systems integrator and provider of innovative solutions for the broadcast media industry, is acquiring BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH. This transaction strengthens Broadcast Solutions’ position as one of Europe’s leading providers of broadcast, media and communications systems, and is specifically expanding its service portfolio to include in-depth expertise in the areas of studio and production technology, media IT, control centre and control room systems, and customised hardware and software development.

    As an independent company and an established brand with offices in Mainz and Vienna, BFE will become part of the Broadcast Solutions Group. The existing shareholders, Martin Dempf and Sven Hesselbach, will continue to jointly manage the company as managing directors. Peter Dinkel and Doris Hartl will continue to lead BFE in Vienna as managing directors. Customers and partners will not experience any changes to their points of contact, ongoing projects or services. They can continue to rely on the same level of reliability and continuity as before.

    “With the acquisition of BFE, we are consistently pursuing our strategic growth course. In recent years, there has been only minimal overlap between the two companies’ service portfolios, but today they complement each other perfectly in technological terms. Together, we are creating the conditions to support our clients even more comprehensively in the future with the planning, implementation and further development of sophisticated broadcast, media and communications infrastructures,” explains Stefan Breder, Co-CEO of Broadcast Solutions.

    The demands placed on technical infrastructure in the media industry are undergoing a fundamental shift. IP-based production platforms, cloud technologies, automation and artificial intelligence are increasing the level of integration in modern systems as well as the complexity of projects. There is a need for technology partners who can cover all phases of a project – from consultancy and development through to system integration, implementation and continuing support – under one roof.

    This is precisely where this acquisition comes in. Broadcast Solutions and BFE have complementary areas of expertise. The merger creates an integrated offering that uniquely combines system integration, engineering expertise, vertical integration and long-term service. This enables both companies to expand their ability to provide holistic support to clients in the planning, implementation and further development of complex technology infrastructures.

    As one of Europe’s leading system integrators, Broadcast Solutions will bring its extensive experience in the planning and implementing of complex broadcast infrastructures to the partnership. The company is a global leader in the development and construction of outside broadcast (OB) vans and in the manufacture of specialised vehicles. Furthermore, it possesses extensive expertise in IP-based production environments, cloud architectures and large-scale international projects.

    BFE complements this portfolio with its many years of experience in the development and implementation of bespoke studio, production and media solutions. It also possesses particular expertise in the areas of media IT, workflow integration, control centre and control room systems, and the development of customised hardware and software solutions.

    Going forward, customers will benefit from a significantly expanded portfolio of technologies and solutions, additional engineering and development capacities, and greater implementation capabilities for complex national and international projects. At the same time, the tried-and-tested structures, technological specialisations and close customer support of both companies will be retained.

    “Broadcast Solutions is the right partner for BFE to continue our development in the long term. Being part of an internationally successful group of companies opens up additional technological and international opportunities for us. At the same time, our brand, our corporate culture and our close relationship with our customers will remain intact,” says Martin Dempf, Managing Director of BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH.

    With this acquisition, Broadcast Solutions is making a targeted investment in expanding its technological expertise and engineering capabilities. Together, the two companies will further develop their innovative strength, particularly in the areas of IP, cloud, software development, automation and AI-supported production workflows. The aim is to play an active role in shaping the digital transformation of the media industry and to support customers in the long term as a high-performing European technology partner.

  • Absen Unveils Upgraded Global Booking Platform for its Worldwide Showroom Network

    Absen Unveils Upgraded Global Booking Platform for its Worldwide Showroom Network

    Absen has upgraded its global showroom booking platform, making it easier for customers and partners to schedule visits across its growing network of experience centers worldwide. The new system offers a cleaner interface, real-time appointment availability, and instant booking updates, creating a smoother experience for AV professionals looking to explore the company’s latest LED display solutions.

    The upgrade supports Absen’s continued expansion, with new showrooms opening across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. These locations provide hands-on product demonstrations, local technical expertise, training, and meeting spaces, helping AV integrators, consultants, and IT decision-makers evaluate LED solutions for ProAV, digital signage, and rental & staging applications.

    Absen, a global leader in LED display technology has announced a full upgrade to its global showroom booking system, making it easier for customers and partners to schedule visits to the company’s growing international network of showrooms.

    Designed to deliver an intuitive and user-friendly experience, the refreshed platform supports Absen’s wider strategy of deepening brand localisation and strengthening offline service capabilities in key markets worldwide.

    Over the past year, Absen has continued to expand its global showroom footprint, opening new sites and brand factory stores across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Newly added locations include Los Angeles, Mexico and Denver in the Americas; Morocco and Saudi Arabia in EMEA, as well as Korea and Vietnam in APAC. Together, these additions reinforce Absen’s commitment to providing localised support and giving customers direct access to the latest LED display technologies for the ProAV, DOOH and Rental & Staging markets.

    Each showroom is designed to reflect local market needs with carefully curated displays that demonstrate how Absen’s innovative LED solutions can be applied across a range of sectors and markets. Fully open for guided tours, the spaces offer visitors the opportunity to explore products first-hand, gain practical insights from regional teams and experience a more personalised level of support throughout the specification and decision-making process. In addition, the centres also host open and partner events, provide meeting spaces, market-focused demonstrations, in-person expertise and Absen Certified Engineer (ACE) training closer to home.

    The newly upgraded booking interface has been created to simplify every stage of the visitor journey including choosing a location and arranging an appointment. With a cleaner design and more seamless navigation, the platform enables users to identify their nearest showroom, select a suitable time and submit visit requests with greater ease and confidence. The result is a smoother digital experience that complements Absen’s on-the-ground investment in local service and customer engagement. Received feedback from users of the new booking system has included:

    “Transparent time slots: Real-time display of available showroom time for self-selection, saving repeated communication.”

    “Real-time booking status: Instant clear updates throughout reservation process for worry-free schedules.”

    “As a global company with more than 26 years of experience, we recognised early on the value of giving customers the opportunity to experience our products first-hand in their local market.” explains Tania Zhao, Vice President of Absen. “Today, with more than 20 state-of-the-art experience centres across four continents, we are making it easier for customers to access our showrooms, explore solutions relevant to their needs and benefit from a more seamless, personalised experience from their first interaction with Absen.”

  • Nice finalizes a €370 million transaction to support its organic and acquisition-driven growth plan

    Nice finalizes a €370 million transaction to support its organic and acquisition-driven growth plan

    Nice has secured a €370 million financing agreement to support its long-term growth strategy, giving the company additional resources to expand its global operations and invest in future acquisitions. Backed by a group of 11 leading Italian and international financial institutions, the funding also strengthens the company’s financial position as it continues to grow its Smart Living portfolio.

    The investment will help Nice accelerate the development of new technologies while expanding its presence in global markets. With operations spanning more than 100 countries, 13 R&D centers, and 14 manufacturing plants, the company aims to enhance innovation and deliver more advanced smart home and building solutions for the AV and IT industries.

    Nice, a global leader in Smart Living solutions, announces the completion of a €370 million transaction designed to support the Group’s organic and acquisition-driven growth, while also optimizing its financial structure.

    The transaction, structured as a Senior Facilities Agreement, was financed by a pool of 11 leading Italian and international financial institutions, led by BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Mediobanca as Global Coordinators. The pool also included BNL BNP Paribas, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Crédit Agricole Italia, Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo (IMI CIB Division), Monte dei Paschi di Siena and UniCredit, with Banco BPM acting as Agent Bank. Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank also acted as Hedge Coordinator.

    The resources will be used to strengthen the international presence of the Nice Group, with a particular focus on completing future strategic acquisitions and developing new technological solutions. The Group currently has more than 2,000 people worldwide, 29 operating offices, 13 research and development centers, 14 production plants and a commercial presence in more than 100 countries. In recent years, Nice has consolidated its presence in key global markets and significantly expanded its product portfolio. The new financing represents a further step in the company’s development path and will enable it to accelerate the investments planned in its industrial plan.

    “This transaction provides us with the resources needed to support a new phase of growth and strengthen our positioning in international markets,” said Lauro Buoro, Founder and Chairman of Nice. “The confidence shown by the banking system confirms the solidity of our business model and our future prospects.”

    As part of the transaction, Legance and Gianni & Origoni (GOP) acted as legal advisors to the Company and the lending institutions, respectively.

  • SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely Accessible, Opening Standards Library to the Global Media Technology Community

    SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely Accessible, Opening Standards Library to the Global Media Technology Community

    SMPTE has announced that its entire Standards catalog is now freely accessible to the global media technology community. The open-access library includes all published SMPTE Standards, Recommended Practices, Engineering Guidelines, Registered Disclosure Documents (RDDs), and future releases. By removing access barriers, SMPTE aims to support greater interoperability, accelerate technology adoption, and encourage innovation across the media, broadcast, and entertainment industries.

    The initiative is part of SMPTE’s broader modernization efforts, which include GitHub-based workflows, HTML-based authoring, and a streamlined publishing process. For AV, IT, broadcast, and media professionals, easier access to trusted standards will help improve collaboration, reduce implementation challenges, and support emerging technologies such as IP-based workflows, AI authenticity, and content provenance.

    SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists and engineers, has announced that its entire Standards catalog is now freely available to the global media technology community. This includes all published SMPTE Standards, Recommended Practices, Engineering Guidelines and Registered Disclosure Documents (RDDs), as well as all future releases. For more than a century, SMPTE Standards have helped enable the interoperability that underpins the entertainment technology industry. By removing barriers to access, this milestone is expected to accelerate adoption and implementation, strengthen interoperability, and help drive the next generation of innovation.

    “This was a decision we did not make lightly,” says SMPTE President Rich Welsh. “For 110 years, SMPTE has evolved alongside the media technology industry, helping to drive change and innovation — and we’re not stopping now.

    “Our industry is confronting transformative shifts, from IP-based workflows to AI authenticity and content provenance, and we find ourselves at another inflection point. We listened to our Members, Partners and the global Standards community, and the answer was clear: Interoperability is essential to the future of media. Now is the time to open the gates and ensure the next generation of media technology is built on a stronger, more accessible foundation.”

    SMPTE’s move to an open-access Standards Library is part of a broader effort to modernize the organization’s Standards development and publication processes. Recent initiatives include adopting GitHub-based workflows for version control, issue tracking and automation; transitioning to structured HTML-based authoring; and implementing an integrated publishing pipeline that streamlines document creation, review, validation and release.

    “We are thrilled to make SMPTE Standards accessible to everyone,” says Raymond Yeung, SMPTE Standards Vice President. “Opening access removes barriers to adoption and implementation while supporting greater transparency throughout the standards-development process. Combined with our modernization efforts, this milestone enables SMPTE to respond more quickly to industry needs while maintaining the quality and rigor our Standards are known for.”

    SMPTE’s move to an open-access Standards Library is supported in part by the organization’s Diamond-level Corporate Members: Amazon AWS, Apple, Blackmagic Design, CBS/Paramount Global, Disney, Dolby, Fox, Google, Ross Video, Sony and Telstra. Additionally, companies and individuals pledging donations of $10,000 or more by Dec. 31, 2026, will be recognized as Inaugural Supporters of the Standards catalogue.

    “Standards achieve their greatest value when they are accessible to everyone who needs to implement them,” concludes SMPTE Standards Director Steve LLamb. “This move strengthens interoperability, reduces misinformation, and supports more consistent implementation across the industry. By opening access, SMPTE helps ensure that developers, integrators, educators, manufacturers, as well as emerging markets, can build from accurate specifications rather than secondhand sources, supporting the long-term health of the media, motion imaging and digital cinema industries.”

  • Innovation Park at ISE Becomes the Launchpad for Emerging AV Businesses

    Innovation Park at ISE Becomes the Launchpad for Emerging AV Businesses

    Innovation Park at ISE 2027 is set to return as a key platform for emerging AV businesses looking to expand globally. Following a successful ISE 2026 edition, the initiative continues to connect startups with investors, systems integrators, distributors, and industry leaders, helping them gain visibility, build partnerships, and explore new business opportunities. Many participating companies reported valuable connections, international exposure, and accelerated growth through the program.

    The event will once again feature startup pitch sessions, networking opportunities, matchmaking meetings, and collaboration-focused activities designed to support innovation in the AV industry. With growing interest from investors and buyers, Innovation Park has become an important launchpad for startups developing the next generation of AV technologies. Applications for ISE 2027 are now open ahead of the event at Fira de Barcelona from February 2-5, 2027.

    For startups looking to scale, access to the right buyers, investors and partners can define what happens next. Innovation Park at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) connects emerging AV businesses with the global industry leaders, systems integrators and investors who can accelerate strategic expansion.

    Following strong momentum at ISE 2026, Innovation Park returns to the international stage at ISE 2027, giving startups direct exposure to the global AV industry and the opportunity to showcase technologies shaping its future.

    Building on more than 20 years of innovation at ISE, Innovation Park gives emerging companies direct access to investors, buyers and industry leaders. At ISE 2026, some of the AV industry’s fastest-growing startups used Innovation Park to secure international visibility, investor conversations and new distribution opportunities. With 130 exhibitors, the programme reinforced its position as a key destination for discovery, networking and business development, where many first conversations developed into international growth opportunities:

    “Returning to Innovation Park for a second year was an easy decision for us because the experience and connections we made previously were extremely valuable,” said Fabien Rolland, Co-founder & Managing Director of Losonnante, a French startup developing immersive bone conduction sound technology. “This year, our focus was on connecting with investors and international integrators to expand into new markets through distributor channels.”

    “This is our first time at ISE, and from day one we realised it was the right platform for a startup like ours,” said Alberto Paccagnella, Co-Founder of amperry, the Italian startup behind a shared power-bank rental solution capable of charging both mobile devices and laptops. “We connected with people from all over the world, received strong interest in our product, and saw clear opportunities to scale the business internationally beyond Italy.”

    “Returning to ISE one year after launching Turtle AV here has been an incredible experience,” said Chris White, EU Territory Manager at Turtle AV, an Australian manufacturer of Dante audio products. “The business has grown rapidly, with nearly 40 distributors worldwide, major industry recognition and strong momentum across Europe. ISE 2026 generated exceptional interest for us, creating hundreds of new contacts and opening significant opportunities for further international growth.”

    The Plug and Play Pitching Stage was a major driver of engagement, hosting 84 pitch sessions and giving startups a direct forum to present to investors, partners and industry stakeholders. This momentum continued across the broader programme, with tours, networking events and the Speed-Dating Evening Event helping participants build new relationships and open conversations around future collaboration.

    The Matchmaking Area, powered by Ambivation, further strengthened the programme, facilitating more than 160 potential one-to-one connections between investors, startups, innovation managers, corporate representatives and other stakeholders. Seven partner-led sessions featuring BCN Health Hub, Youz Talent, Barcelona Activa, EIT Culture & Creativity, CETT and SETT added further depth, before the week concluded with the ISE Hackathon.

    “Innovation Park helps shape the future of the AV industry by giving startups direct access to investors, partners and industry experts,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “Through its alignment with the ISE Foundation’s commitment to innovation, the programme also helps entrepreneurial talent bring new ideas to market and connect with the wider AV industry. By connecting emerging companies with the right people and organisations, Innovation Park creates real commercial opportunities and supports the next generation of industry growth.”

    Following strong demand and high engagement at ISE 2026, startups are already securing their place at Innovation Park 2027. With increasing investor and buyer engagement, Innovation Park is expected to attract a new wave of AV startups looking to scale internationally. Applications are now open to secure a place at the meeting point for the next generation of AV businesses.

    ISE will return to Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via 2-5 February 2027.

  • SDVoE Alliance to Feature Member Demonstrations From IDK Corporation, Aurora Multimedia and Kramer at InfoComm 2026

    SDVoE Alliance to Feature Member Demonstrations From IDK Corporation, Aurora Multimedia and Kramer at InfoComm 2026

    The SDVoE Alliance will showcase a series of member demonstrations at InfoComm 2026, highlighting how AV-over-IP technology is being used across conference rooms, government facilities, courtrooms and command-and-control environments. Featured demonstrations from IDK Corporation, Aurora Multimedia and Kramer will showcase practical applications including BYOD collaboration, USB extension, bidirectional AV transmission and advanced KVM control over a 10G Ethernet network.

    The demonstrations will also support the SDVoE Alliance’s Power of 10 initiative, emphasizing the benefits of zero-latency, uncompressed 4K video transport, seamless multiview functionality, instant switching and unified AV management. Together, the showcases demonstrate how SDVoE technology delivers scalable, interoperable and high-performance solutions for modern AV and IT deployments.

    The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, will present member demonstrations at InfoComm 2026 from SDVoE Alliance members IDK Corporation, Aurora Multimedia and Kramer. Hosted in the SDVoE Alliance booth, #C7074, the demonstrations will highlight SDVoE applications for conference rooms, judicial and government environments and command-and-control operations.

    IDK Corporation will demonstrate its USB Neo Series, including the NJR-L21UC-T encoder and NJR-L31UC-R decoder, designed to support modern conference room workflows. The USB Neo Series transports video and USB peripherals between devices, supporting BYOD/M, auto-switching and call status awareness to maintain the correct host device during a call. By leveraging SDVoE technology for point-to-point or AV-over-IP deployments alongside UEX capabilities, the USB Neo Series offers a flexible, scalable and plug-and-play approach for conference room environments.

    Aurora Multimedia will present a judicial and government-focused demonstration featuring the SmartSpeak desktop beam-forming microphone with a 6-inch touch controller and USB-C and HDMI ports. Aurora Multimedia’s SmartSpeak supports bidirectional SDVoE transmission, enabling simultaneous encoding and decoding over a single 10G connection. Aurora Multimedia’s demonstration will explain how SDVoE-enabled desktop stations can streamline AV workflows in courtrooms, counsel chambers and congressional halls.

    Kramer will host a command-and-control demonstration featuring the Kramer ZyPer4K-XSE platform. Kramer’s demonstration will showcase seamless KVM roaming across three displays and a dynamic 2-by-2 multiview configuration. A single keyboard and mouse will move between individual screens and multiview windows. At the same time, hotkeys will enable operators to promote any source to the full-screen home display or instantly reset the system to its default layout.

    “The demonstrations from IDK Corporation, Aurora Multimedia and Kramer reflect the range of applications supported by the SDVoE Alliance’s ecosystem,” said Stephane Tremblay, president of the SDVoE Alliance. “From conference rooms and government spaces to command-and-control environments, these demonstrations show how SDVoE technology supports high-performance AV workflows across diverse professional applications.”

    The demonstrations support the SDVoE Alliance’s Power of 10 initiative, which highlights how 10G Ethernet infrastructure enables zero-latency, uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video, seamless multiview and video wall functionality, robust KVM, instantaneous switching and support for USB 2.0 alongside video on a single 10G infrastructure. With proven interoperability, a standard software interface, ultra-low power consumption and a common ASIC across manufacturers, SDVoE provides a unified platform for professional AV deployments.

    Visit the SDVoE Alliance in booth C7074 at InfoComm 2026 from June 17–19, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

  • Global Brands, Strategic Networking and 20 Years of Industry Leadership at The DSS

    Global Brands, Strategic Networking and 20 Years of Industry Leadership at The DSS

    The Digital Signage Summit (DSS) 2026, organised by invidis consulting in partnership with Integrated Systems Events, will bring together global leaders from the digital signage and DooH industry at the Hilton Munich Airport on May 20–21. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event will feature major industry sponsors including Samsung, Sony, Sharp and iiyama, highlighting the growing convergence of display technology, software, AI, analytics and retail media solutions across the AV industry.

    The two-day summit will focus on key topics such as AI, sustainability, cybersecurity and retail media, with workshops and networking sessions designed for senior decision-makers and technology providers. Alongside the launch of the invidis Yearbook 2026 and the invidis Strategy Awards, DSS 2026 aims to deliver practical market insights, meaningful networking and discussions on the future direction of digital signage and connected communication technologies.

    Organised by invidis consulting in partnership with Integrated Systems Events, The DSS will welcome delegates from across the global digital signage and DooH industry to the Hilton Munich Airport for two days of strategic discussion, executive networking and industry insight.

    This year’s summit will feature an extensive line-up of 27 supporting sponsors spanning the full digital signage ecosystem, alongside a curated programme addressing the technologies, business models and operational priorities shaping the future of the industry.

    Innovation at the Core

    Headline brands include Dynascan as Diamond Sponsors, alongside iiyama, Samsung, Sharp and Sony as Gold Sponsors. Together with 22 additional sponsors this line-up reflects the increased convergence of hardware, software, analytics and retail media technologies across the digital signage ecosystem.

    Technology partner, M-Cube, will also be supporting the on site experience in providing digital signage throughout the venue to help visitors find their way, keep track of the schedule and access event information, reflecting the practical role signage plays at events.

    Strategy Shapes the Programme

    Across the 2-day programme on 20 and 21 May, delegates will explore 9 strategic themes shaping the future of digital signage, including AI, sustainability, cybersecurity and retail media. The summit’s content programme is designed to provide senior decision-makers with practical frameworks and market insight rather than product-focused presentations.

    New for 2026, the exclusive workshop programme will offer focused discussions on ‘Product Engineers: The New Superman? Rethinking Roles and Org Design for the AI Era’, ‘Digital Signage Compliance 2026 – Identifying Risks and Setting Priorities’ and ‘From Central Briefing to Store Ready Concept – Translating Retail into NextGen Signage’. Attendance will be limited to encourage deeper discussion and peer exchange.

    Designed for Meaningful Connections

    Networking remains at the core of the DSS experience, with the summit designed to facilitate high-value interactions between senior leaders, technology providers and end users across the global digital signage and DooH industry.

    This approach is supported by the official event app, which allows delegates to browse and bookmark sessions and speakers, create personalised agendas and connect with attendees ahead of the event. Matchmaking tools suggest relevant connections based on shared interests and facilitate one-to-one meeting planning throughout the event.

    The programme also includes curated networking events, including the DSS 2026 Kick-Off Event at Sportalm on Tuesday evening from 19:00, the traditional DSS Beer Garden Networking Event at Airbräu on Wednesday from 18:00, and the Women’s Breakfast, sponsored by Lang AG, taking place on Thursday at 08:00 bringing together leaders challenging the status quo in the AV industry.

    invidis Yearbook 2026 Launch & Strategy Awards

    The summit will also host the release of the invidis Yearbook 2026, published annually by invidis consulting, and widely recognised as one of the industry’s leading strategic publications.

    Florian Rotberg, Founder & Owner, invidis consulting GmbH, comments: “The invidis Yearbook combines independent analysis with data‑driven rankings to reflects how digital signage is being redefined by data‑driven, connected communication ecosystems and the rapid impact of AI.”

    The DSS also provides the setting for the invidis Strategy Awards, which recognise organisations and initiatives shaping the direction of digital signage through clear strategic thinking and execution.

    “We are delighted to welcome attendees to The DSS on its 20th anniversary”, adds Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “With an abundant line up of sponsors, presenters and programming, visitors can look forward to a lively schedule.”

  • HARMAN Professional Opens New Experience Center to Elevate Customer Engagement

    HARMAN Professional Opens New Experience Center to Elevate Customer Engagement

    HARMAN Professional Solutions has officially opened its newly revamped Experience Center in Singapore, designed to give customers and partners a more immersive and hands-on way to explore integrated AV and IT solutions. Located at the Golden Agri Building, the new facility goes beyond a traditional showroom by offering real-world demonstrations, collaborative workshops, and executive briefing spaces tailored for industries such as corporate, education, hospitality, and entertainment. The center showcases technologies from JBL, FLUX::, and Martin, helping visitors better understand how connected solutions can solve modern business challenges.

    The Experience Center is built to strengthen collaboration between customers, partners, and HARMAN experts through solution co-creation and live testing environments. Company leaders emphasized that the facility is a long-term investment focused on improving customer engagement, accelerating innovation, and supporting more informed technology decisions. The space will continue to host partner sessions, workshops, and customer briefings throughout the year, reinforcing HARMAN’s commitment to delivering scalable and future-ready AV experiences across the APAC region.

    HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, today announced the official opening of its newly revamped Experience Center in Singapore. Designed as a purpose‑built business Experience Center, the space demonstrates how HARMAN Professional solutions address customer needs across multiple vertical markets through real‑world applications and collaborative engagement. More than a traditional showroom, the space has been reimagined as a platform for solution exploration, co‑creation, and executive engagement, reflecting the evolving ways B2B organizations navigate technology amid increasing complexity in today’s business environment.

    “As customer needs and decision‑making processes continue to evolve, we saw an oppurtunity to rethink how we engage,” said Nick Screen, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “Our new experience center immerses customers and partners in real-world scenarios—where they can touch, test, and co-create solutions tailored to their environments. It’s all about empowering more informed decisions with confidence. Bringing together JBL, FLUX:: and Martin in this space lets us showcase fully integrated, immersive experiences that truly demonstrate what our Professional Solutions portfolio can achieve.”

    From Products to Business Outcomes

    The revamped showroom brings together industry specific use cases, hands-on demonstrations and collaborative spaces that reflect how customers evaluate solutions today. Designed to support engagment from early discovery through validation and implementation, the Experience Center enables deeper, more meaningful experiences beyond traditional product displays.

    Visitors can experience:

    • End-to-end solution scenarios across key industries
    • Interactive demonstrations aligned with real business challenges
    • Immersive, experiential showcase of audio and lighting technologies
    • Dedicated spaces for customer workshops and partner co-creation
    • Executive briefing areas for strategic discussions

    “Experience led engagement has become essential in modern B2B environments,” said Atul Ghaisas, Director Channel Sales & Install Solutions, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “The Singapore Experience Center—along with our global network of HARMAN Professional Experience Centers—helps customers move beyond specifications to truly understand value, outcomes, and scalability, while strengthening collaboration across our global ecosystem.”

    Built for Collaboration and Partnership

    The Experience Center also plays a key role in partner engagement, providing a shared platform for joint solution design and integrated demonstrations. By bringing together customers, partners, and subject-matter experts in one space, HARMAN Professional aims to accelerate innovation and deliver more tailored business outcomes.

    The opening ceremony welcomed customers, partners, media, and senior leadership and included guided tours highlighting how the Experience Center supports real-world decision-making and collaboration.

    A Platform for Ongoing Engagement

    Located at 108 Pasir Panjang Road, #02-08 Golden Agri Building Singapore 118535, the HARMAN Experience Center will host customer briefings, partner sessions and industry‑focused workshops throughout the year.

    “This is a long‑term investment, not just a one-time launch” added Nick Screen. “We see this Experience Center as a living environment where ideas are tested, partnerships are strengthened and future‑ready solutions are shaped together with our customers.”