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  • Bluefin International Showcases Purpose-Built Innovation at InfoComm 2026

    Bluefin International Showcases Purpose-Built Innovation at InfoComm 2026

    At InfoComm 2026, Bluefin International will showcase a range of new digital signage solutions designed to address real-world deployment challenges across retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, corporate, and outdoor environments. Highlights include a battery-powered 13.3-inch display stand for mobile applications, the new Connect Assist interactive display with integrated camera, microphone, and NFC capabilities, and a rugged 32-inch outdoor display built for reliable all-weather performance.

    Bluefin will also demonstrate its COLORFRAME customization program, allowing organizations to match display hardware with their brand aesthetics through custom colors and finishes. Backed by support for multiple operating systems, including BrightSign, Android, Linux, and Windows, the company’s latest innovations emphasize flexibility, ease of integration, and customer-focused design while showcasing how hardware, software, and content work together to create engaging digital signage experiences.

    Bluefin International will debut several new digital signage solutions at InfoComm 2026, highlighting the company’s continued focus on solving real-world deployment challenges through flexible engineering, integrated technology, and purpose-built design.

    At booth #C9607, Bluefin will showcase a growing portfolio of commercial-grade displays designed to support retail, hospitality, healthcare, corporate, transportation, and outdoor environments. From battery-powered mobility and interactive engagement to durable outdoor performance and customizable aesthetics, each new solution reflects Bluefin’s customer-first approach to innovation.

    Battery Powered Stand: A sleek all-in-one solution built around a 13.3” commercial display with support for both landscape and portrait orientations. Designed for mobility and flexibility, the battery-powered unit offers 8 hours of rechargeable battery life. Providing the ultimate in untethered deployments regardless of traditional power access availability.

    Integrated Lightweight Unit: Featuring an integrated camera, microphone, and NFC reader, Bluefin’s Connect Assist is their newest tablet-style interactive display. It comes in 8” and 15.6” and is powered with a single USB-C plug from an external player making installation easier. Designed to support assisted experiences, the compact solution transforms the display into a complete interaction hub for retail, healthcare, and hospitality environments.

    More for Outdoors: Increasingly popular because of their reliability and functionality, the Bluefin Outdoor line now boasts a new 32” Outdoor Display engineered for high-brightness performance and all-weather durability. The display is ideal for outdoor menus, transportation hubs, pickup zones, public gathering spaces, and exterior installations.

    COLORFRAME: In addition to new hardware solutions, Bluefin will showcase its COLORFRAME capabilities. Announced post-Infocomm last year, Bluefin now offers customers the ability to align display hardware with brand aesthetics through customizable frame colors and finishes. This new design feature is just another way that Bluefin’s creative and collaborative approach to digital signage supports brand worldwide.

    Underlying each solution is Bluefin’s broader commitment to flexibility and ecosystem compatibility. Bluefin displays are available across a wide range of sizes and integrated operating systems, including BrightSign, Android, Linux, and Windows. This flexibility allows partners and end-users to select the hardware and compute environment best suited to their deployment needs.

    “What drives Bluefin has always been listening to customers and building solutions around real applications,” said Frank Pisano, CEO of Bluefin International. “The products we are showcasing at InfoComm represent more than new technology. They reflect our commitment to helping partners and end-users create experiences that are functional, engaging, reliable, and tailored to their environments.”

    The Bluefin booth will feature live demonstrations and application-focused vignettes showing how display hardware, software, content, and integrated technologies come together through collaborative digital signage ecosystems.

    Visit Bluefin International at booth #C9607 during InfoComm 2026.

  • 22Miles Joins the BrightSign® Bright Alliance Program as an Elite Partner, Strengthening Collaboration in Digital Signage Solutions

    22Miles Joins the BrightSign® Bright Alliance Program as an Elite Partner, Strengthening Collaboration in Digital Signage Solutions

    22Miles has been recognized as an Elite Partner in BrightSign’s Bright Alliance program, marking a new chapter in their long-standing collaboration. This milestone highlights how both companies are working closely to deliver smarter, more seamless digital signage experiences across industries like retail, healthcare, education, and hospitality.

    With this elevated partnership, 22Miles’ CMS will align even more tightly with BrightSign’s reliable hardware, ensuring customers get interactive and scalable signage solutions from kiosks and wayfinding systems to video walls and corporate communications. The Elite status also brings added resources, co-marketing support, and technical alignment, paving the way for stronger, more impactful digital deployments.

    22Miles, a global leader in digital signage software and interactive digital solutions, announced it has been named an Elite Partner within BrightSign’s Bright Alliance program. The recognition underscores the companies’ long-standing collaboration and highlights their shared commitment to delivering seamless, innovative digital signage experiences across retail, healthcare, education, and hospitality environments.

    Bright Alliance is BrightSign’s strategic partner program designed to unlock new possibilities for digital signage by fostering collaborative solutions, seamless technology integration, and joint go-to-market support. Within this program, Elite partners represent the highest level of collaboration. Elite status is reserved for CMS providers that work in close alignment with BrightSign’s technical roadmap, pioneer new markets, and drive customer success at scale.

    “As a Bright Alliance Elite Partner, 22Miles is proud to strengthen our long-standing relationship with BrightSign and expand the opportunities we bring to customers and integrators,” said Tomer Mann, CRO of 22Miles. “Together, we provide powerful, fully integrated signage solutions that define how organizations engage, inform, and inspire through digital communication.”

    The 22Miles CMS is tightly integrated with BrightSign’s trusted hardware, powering interactive kiosks, wayfinding systems, corporate communications, video walls, and retail displays worldwide. Elite status elevates this partnership by providing expanded resources, enhanced co-marketing initiatives, and greater alignment of technical features—ensuring customers benefit from more streamlined, reliable, and impactful deployments.

    “22Miles has been an outstanding partner in bringing creative, high-value digital signage solutions to life that exemplify innovation and reliability,” said Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas, for BrightSign. “We are excited to welcome them as an Elite Partner in the Bright Alliance program and look forward to continuing to expand our shared impact on the industry.”

  • Navori Labs and Signagelive Unite to Build Leading Digital Signage Software Powerhouse

    Navori Labs and Signagelive Unite to Build Leading Digital Signage Software Powerhouse

    Navori Labs has acquired Signagelive, creating the world’s largest independent CMS platform provider in the digital signage software industry. This union positions the new Navori Labs Group as a leader in agile, data-driven signage technology, offering an API-first, headless CMS architecture with AI analytics and media monetization tools. The focus will be on scalable solutions for mid-sized to enterprise customers, particularly in dynamic retail environments.

    With a strong leadership team from both Navori Labs and Signagelive, including former Signagelive CEO Jason Cremins, this acquisition enhances global support and strengthens the Group’s commitment to innovation. The company plans to accelerate growth through continued regional expansion, particularly in North America and EMEA, while focusing on delivering high-value solutions to its partners and clients.

    Navori Labs announces its strategic acquisition of Signagelive, marking the beginning of a transformative new chapter for the digital signage software industry. This combination creates the world’s largest independent, channel-only CMS platform provider (by installed base), bringing together two innovation leaders to set new standards and benchmarks in the industry. The new Navori Labs Group will be the industry’s most agile and data-driven software powerhouse – poised to drive the next generation of global signage solutions.

    By the end of 2025, the joint organization will boast more than 45 dedicated developers focused exclusively on delivering scalable, flexible, and data-centric signage technology. Offering an API-first, headless CMS architecture with advanced data integration, AI-powered analytics, and media monetization capabilities, the new Navori Labs Group is purpose-built for forward-thinking mid-sized to enterprise customers — particularly those operating in dynamic, content-driven environments such as retail media.

    Executive Leadership Team with Track Record of Innovation

    Former Signagelive CEO Jason Cremins and CCO Frank Larsen will complement the executive leadership team of the Navori Labs Group around Group CEO Jeffrey Weitzman, contributing their experience to drive the company’s strategic growth. In addition, Signagelive’s long-standing CTO, Marc Benson, will remain a key pillar of the Group’s technology leadership.

    “What we’ve built is far more than the sum of its parts,” said Jeff Weitzman. “We’ve combined deep-rooted expertise, bold vision, and operational excellence into a leadership team that’s truly unmatched in CMS innovation and industry insight.”

    A Truly Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV)

    Navori Labs now operates with a truly global footprint, serving customers with dedicated teams in Lausanne (CH), Cambridge (UK), Montreal (CA), Copenhagen (DK), Mexico City (MX), Dubai (AE), Riyadh (SA), India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris, and Australia, among others. The company remains proudly Swiss, retaining its headquarters in Lausanne, while enhancing local support and regional sales presence across continents.

    Commitment to Partners, Innovation and Excellence

    Both Navori Labs and Signagelive share a deep commitment to partner success and customer satisfaction. Their combined cultures are rooted in delivering best-in-class digital signage software, channel-focused service, and long-term value for employees and clients alike.

    “This combination is a catalyst for transformation. It empowers our employees, energizes our partners, and delivers exponential value to our customers and prospects around the world,” comments Jason Cremins, highlighting the impact across the ecosystem.

    Accelerated Growth and Strategic Vision

    This acquisition, executed just six months after Navori Labs joined the Maguar Capital portfolio, underscores the company’s focused growth strategy. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to expand both organically and through further M&A -especially in North America and EMEA – while staying true to its partner-first philosophy and software-focused DNA.

    On Navori’s side, the transaction was advised by PwC (Financial Due Diligence), valantic (Technical Due Diligence), Hogan Lovells and NKF (Legal), Goodwin (Legal Financing), and KPMG (Tax and Structuring). Debt financing for the transaction has been provided by Kartesia.
    The transaction has been structured with a split signing and closing.