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Scala has opened a showroom space in Madrid where Scala technology can be sampled and new custom-made solutions developed and shared.

Located on the 4th floor of Condesa de Venadito, 1. Madrid, the showroom is well served by local, national and international transport links including the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. The Scala showroom has been operational since September and was officially opened on Thursday, November 21 with an opening reception attended by 50 guests including Disney, Leroy Merlin and NCR.

“Scala has so much to offer businesses of all types and, as we have seen from those who have already visited the showroom, there is a huge interest in the ways in which our solutions, built on a deep understanding of customer experience and the capabilities of our technology, can create efficiencies and drive profits,” said Alvaro Morales, Scala Sales Director, Spain and Portugal. “The opportunities unlocked through in-store retail media can be demonstrated so clearly using the showroom, as can the ways in which Scala provides powerful customer-communications across quick serve restaurants, stores, healthcare settings, educational spaces and more.”

The showroom is separated into industry-specific zones including a grocery space in which the benefits of integrated signage and customer communications in a retail environment are showcased, and a restaurant area where Scala’s menu board, ordering and fulfillment solutions are shared.

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Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: PERI) has announced the launch of Perion’s Anyplace TV, a new solution that provides advertisers with enhanced capabilities to extend the reach of their CTV and other video campaigns onto unique screens out of the home.

Available globally, Perion’s Anyplace TV enables advertisers to extend their one-to-one video reach beyond traditional video channels to unique one-to-many DOOH environments and improve campaign effectiveness.

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Award-winning digital signage consultancy, Saturn Visual Solutions has announced the appointment of Taiwo Ayomide Abiuwa as technical engineer, the latest hire in a year of expansion for the business.

During the last 12 months, Saturn has bolstered its teams across technical support, motion graphics, installation and finance/commercial.

Taiwo’s appointment will further enhance the technical support team, which provides a hardware/software trouble-shooting service and advises clients on how to use and get the most out of their content management system.

Paul Murphy, Operations Director for Saturn, said, “More and more businesses and organisations are switching on to the power of digital signage as a customer engagement tool and physical space transformer. As we seek to leverage this increasing demand, we need experts like Taiwo on board, to ensure we can provide our clients with the best technical support available. We are very happy to welcome him to our team.”

Prior to joining the Saturn team, Taiwo worked for business technology consultancy, BJSS as a service desk analyst. He brings with him a wealth of technical and IT experience.
Given Saturn’s diverse client base, Taiwo will be working with a range of brands including ODEON, VW, and Reel Cinemas.

Nick Shaw has joined INFiLED as vice president of sales, and Lee Holland has joined as sales manager.

• Nick brings experience through a plethora of previous senior roles in sales, business development and operational delivery at ROE Visual, Samsung, NEC, and Prysm.
• Lee brings more than 25 years of experience in the AV and IT markets. Rejoining the AV industry in 2017, He has focused on business development and sales management, specialising in LED and display technology.

Marco Bruines, CEO, INFiLED, told us “We are thrilled to welcome Nick and Lee to the INFiLED team. Their extensive experience and enthusiasm for the LED market makes them valuable additions, as we continue to strengthen our position in the UK market, and I am confident that their leadership will be instrumental in driving our 2025 goals.”

tvONE, a leader in video processing, signal distribution and media server technology, has announced the appointment of Jon Hubery as EU Sales Leader. With over two decades of experience in the Pro AV industry, Jon brings a wealth of knowledge to the areas of audio-visual integration, distribution, and manufacturing.

Jon has been with tvONE in various capacities over the years, most recently serving as Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia, the Middle East, and India. He has also held key sales roles including AV Sales Manager for Holdan, Sales Executive at Bullet Point Presentations, and Education Sales Manager at Saville Audio Visual.

Jon will be responsible for spearheading sales strategies and strengthening partner relationships throughout the EU, the Middle East, Africa and India. He can be reached at jon.hubery@tvone.com.

The Q3 Interim report August – October 2024 for ZetaDisplay AB (publ) is now available here.

Report summary:

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2024

• Recurring revenue, adjusted for discontinued operations*, increased by 20.6% to SEK 62.8 (52.1) million
• Recurring revenue, excluding adjustments for discontinued operations, increased by 13.6 % to 62.8 (55.3) million
• Net sales, adjusted for discontinued operations*, increased by 30.7% to SEK 148.8 (113.8) million
• Net sales, excluding adjustments for discontinued operations, increased by 28.9 % to SEK 148.8 (115.4) million
• Gross margin* decreased to 57.9% (62.5%)
• Adjusted EBITDA* was SEK 22.9 (12.0) million

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PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays has announced that its multi-award-winning Philips Tableaux ‘zero power’ ePaper Series, has been selected to ‘revolutionise’ in-house communications at the historic Nenuphar restaurant and hotel, by delivering a low cost, highly sustainable, digital alternative to paper.

With a history dating back to 1795 and located on the scenic banks of the river Leie in Afsnee, a sub-municipality of the city of Ghent, Belgium, the Nenuphar is a popular ‘high-end’ destination and overnight retreat for locals and tourists seeking a welcoming and serene atmosphere away from the busy streets of Ghent city centre.

With a focus on blending the past with the present, and an ever-growing desire to enhance its sustainability credentials and reduce its ecological footprint, the Nenuphar owners sought a user friendly digital solution to replace and eliminate paper wastage used to communicate its messaging to visitors.

Local AV integration specialist, TechWorks identified the Philips Tableaux Advanced Colour ePaper digital signage series from PPDS as the clear choice to achieve the owners’ ambitions, with four 25” portable models strategically placed for maximum engagement in – but not limited to – the bar, restaurant, event, and restroom areas.

Guillaume De Breyne, Operational Director at Nenuphar said “Our new Philips Tableaux digital poster displays fit right into the ethos and the aesthetics of Nenuphar, enabling us to take a more sustainable approach that looks great and enhances our brand.”

All were seamlessly integrated into the elegant spaces, without distracting from the curated ambiance and have transformed the way the Nenuphar’s team communicates with its customers, eliminating paper – with near zero power consumption.

Kurt Vangerven, Sales Manager Benelux at PPDS told us “At PPDS, we’re committed to supporting our customers, not only in supplying them with industry leading, and often world first, visual solutions, but also in helping them to achieve their sustainability goals – something as a business we’re incredibly passionate about. It’s always an exciting moment when we are able to help likeminded businesses like Nenuphar achieve their sustainable ambitions and we were delighted they selected Philips Tableaux to revolutionise their in-house communications.”

A technological breakthrough in design and engineering, Philips Tableaux from PPDS is the world’s first ACeP display series to be launched by a global display manufacturer. Ticking all boxes for the Nenuphar team, the display range – which also includes 13” and 32” size variants – delivers unprecedented environmental and energy savings, providing vivid imagery 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unplugged and without using a kW of power for days, weeks, or even years. Minimal power is needed only when changing the image displayed or for remote management.

VIOOH is the first company in #AdTECH and #OOH or #DOOH (that we know of) to officially announce that it is leaving the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

In a tweet (its last we assume) it said …

Important update‼️

We will be closing down this account in the coming weeks and posting solely on LinkedIn. Please follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all things VIOOH ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/viooh/

Thanks to everyone that has supported us on here!
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IDTechEx’s latest report, ‘Roboshuttles and Autonomous Buses 2024-2044‘ predicts that the global sales revenue of roboshuttles and autonomous buses is to exceed USD 67 billion by 2044.

Driverless Routes and Roboshuttles – IDTechEx Discusses Autonomous Buses

Automation can vary from level 0 to level 5 within the automotive industry, from sole reliance on driver control, all the way to completely driverless vehicles. Roboshuttles and autonomous buses will likely strive for level 5 operation as a long-term goal but are currently aiming for level 4, where driverless operation can take place within specific areas. The report provides insights into market developments and predictions for growth in the future.

The roboshuttle market

Unlike most buses, roboshuttles are designed to be small, with not-too-large capacities, making them ideal to deploy in higher numbers within small areas. Operating under level 4 driving conditions, they are driverless, efficient, and comfortable, accommodating up to 22 passengers. Despite being smaller than a minibus, the extra room allowed by having no driver means their 4–6 meter length can hold a greater capacity.

Commercialization can be tricky for roboshuttles, with many being deployed on trial but struggling to make it any further. IDTechEx reports a decline in the number of players from over 25 to just 12 since 2020, with most companies still in the early stages of development in 2023. Lack of government funding and sufficient public interest will make it tricky for roboshuttle players to reach larger trials and head on to commercialization, with many exiting the market after the first, smaller trials.

In Q2 2024, seven out of 11 companies within the roboshuttle sector were manufacturers, with three companies in China participating in large-scale testing over the past two years, which is promising for the roboshuttle industry. Success within these trials could pave the way for other companies and potentially incentivize newer startups to emerge.

Autonomous buses – mini, midi, and city

Mini, midi, and city buses are among the various types of autonomous buses, coming in all shapes and sizes. The higher capacity of buses compared to roboshuttles, at around 100 passengers per city bus, means fewer are likely to be needed within certain areas. Being considered a key part of urban infrastructures, there is a need and desire for significant government support to encourage the development of autonomous buses.

The large number of investments required for autonomous buses to become mainstream is indicated by the limited number of players within the market – even with the help of government subsidies. The regulatory challenges faced by companies, alongside the increased challenges and slow progress of level 4 systems in larger buses, are also factors slowing down commercialization.

Examples of market success

Many passengers per week are transported along a 14-mile autonomous bus route between Ferrytoll and Edinburgh Park, demonstrating these buses’ potential to succeed within cities along medium-distance routes. The autonomous night bus project in South Korea also currently fills a gap in the market where a shortage of taxis might otherwise cause transportation concerns, again highlighting a real-world application for these buses.

Minibus companies continue to increase, according to IDTechEx, despite the declining city bus company numbers. IDTechEx outlines that these smaller buses are more likely to reach commercialization than alternatives such as roboshuttles, due to the government support available. VW’s MOIA minibusses are already operating in Germany for city center coverage, and Aurrigo, within the UK and Singapore, is targeting airport and cargo transportation, highlighting the growing success of autonomous minibusses.

What’s next for the autonomous bus market?

The development of autonomous buses and roboshuttles is likely to continue somewhat slowly due to a lack of funding and regulatory challenges. However, IDTechEx highlights the next stages of developments within their report, and with the already commercialized examples of autonomous city buses and minibusses, success in the industry is increasingly likely. Over the next two years, IDTechEx predicts that roboshuttle trials with safety operators on board will expand, and reports that by 2030 they are likely to be commercialized without the need for operators. Despite bus developments predicted to take longer even with government support, they are likely to see commercial trials by 2030, with driverless operations across specific routes in place by 2035.