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Wiztivi Framework Used in Vodafone 4K STB

by Andrew Fenn

Vodafone has chosen Wiztivi’s Framework user interface solution for its new 4K hybrid set-top-box, currently rolling out in Spain and Italy. The new set-top-box can stream live television, as well as providing users with …

Tags:Italy| Large Display Monitor| Spain| STBs| Vodafone| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Two New Distribution Deals for Tech Data Poland

by Andrew Fenn

Tech Data Poland has signed a new distribution deal with global technology giant NEC. Tech Data’s new deal with NEC will cover its range of panels, projectors and digital signage accessories.

Tags:Distribution| Large Display Monitor| NEC| Poland| TechData| Vol 24 - Issue 33

UDC Announces Innovative Research Award Winners

by Andrew Fenn

The Universal Display Corporation has announced the winners of this year’s Innovative Research and Pioneering Technology awards at IMID 2017 in Korea. The Innovative Research Award in Organic Electronics was won by Seungwon Lee, …

Tags:Awards| Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OLED Materials| Vol 24 - Issue 33

AB SA Signs New Distribution Deal

by Andrew Fenn

AB SA, which claims to be one of the largest distributors of IT and consumer electronics in Central and Eastern Europe, has inked a new distribution agreement with Polish AV and IT mount manufacturer …

Tags:Distribution| Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Digital TV in Germany Reaches Record High

by Andrew Fenn

According to a new report by, Die Medienanstalten, an aggregate of Germany’s media authorities, over 90% of the country’s households have done away with analogue TV altogether. The number of households viewing analogue television …

Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TV Viewing| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Microsoft Appoints Second UK Distributor for Surface Hub

by Andrew Fenn

Westcon-Comstor has become the second UK distributor of Microsoft’s Surface Hub. The company joins Maverick Tech Data, which was the first to begin distributing the product through its specialist AV partners in the UK …

Tags:Distribution| Interactive Displays| Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Another Potential Digital Signage Hack in the UK

by Andrew Fenn

Following hot on the heels of a similar incident on Cardiff’s Queen Street last month, where a prominent public display was hacked to show deeply offensive, right-wing imagery to the city’s shoppers, another digital …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Ultra HD Forum at IBC 2017 to Discuss the Future of UHD

by Andrew Fenn

The Ultra HD Forum will be giving a masterclass in all things UHD and discussing “Phase B”, the next generation of Ultra HD, at this year’s IBC in Amsterdam. The session will take place …

Tags:Back Panel| IBC 2017| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 33

TechData Expands Distribution Deal with Lenovo

by Andrew Fenn

American multinational distribution company TechData is now authorised to distribute Lenovo’s consumer brand line of products in Portugal. TechData is already a Lenovo partner, but was previously limited to its enterprise portfolio from the …

Tags:Distribution| Large Display Monitor| Lenovo| Mobile Display Monitor| Portugal| Vol 24 - Issue 33

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Digitimes Research Estimates Higher Demand for Public Displays

by Andrew Fenn

A new report by Digitimes Research predicts an increase in demand for large public display and digital marketing products in the next few years. Shipments of 32″ and above public displays are expected to …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| LFD - Large Format Display| Market Data| Vol 24 - Issue 33

BOE iGallery Wins IFA Product Technical Innovation Award

by Andrew Fenn

Digital art exhibition technology BOE iGallery was announced as one of the winners of this year’s IFA Product Technical Innovation Awards earlier this week. BOE iGallery is claimed to use lossless gamma technology, enabling …

Tags:Back Panel| BOE| Large Display Monitor| TVs (TV Sets)| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Oculus Sale Drives Record Share

by Andrew Fenn

Valve has announced that Oculus Rift has broken a new record for its highest ever market share on Steam. It’s no coincidence that this announcement comes towards the end of the Summer of Rift …

Tags:AR/VR| Mobile Display Monitor| Oculus VR| Virtual Reality| Vol 24 - Issue 33