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Live Systems Holding, the Swiss parent company of Passenger TV, has expanded its DOOH network by acquiring Sale Screen, which operates at 100 fuel stations. From 1st January 2017, Live Systems will run a …
Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 38
by Yvette Raikes
Deutsche Telekom’s groundbreaking live streaming of a 360 degree HD concert on YouTube has been hailed as a success. The Red Hot Chili Peppers concert from the Kraftwerk in Berlin was watched by over …
Tags:Germany| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 38
by Yvette Raikes
Many people trying to reduce weight wear a fitness tracker, but recent research has thrown up a surprise. People who count their steps generally lose less weight than those who exercise “tech-free”. The US …
Tags:Fitness Trackers| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
Netzkino, which supplies free video on demand in Germany, has added an app for the Xbox One. Around 2,500 full-length films will be available on the advertising-supported platform.
Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| VOD| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
The latest version of the CryptoGuard CAM (conditional access module) has been released by the Swedish CA system developer, using SMIT’s CAM devices. The companies say that Pay TV security is now even more …
Tags:Broadcast| Large Display Monitor| Security| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
German AV distributor Medium, a subsidiary of Also, has appointed Andreas Ruhland as CEO and Sylke Rohbrecht as Managing Director of Supply. Both have been promoted from within the company. Stefan Klinglmair and Arno …
Tags:Distribution| Germany| Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
At IFA, Bitkom presented its “Consumer Technology 2016” study, audited by Deloitte. The study said that many consumers were just discovering virtual reality (VR) and that VR would be the “next big thing”. 59% …
Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
EVP Gerhard Schulz is leaving his role as president of Europe Technology Solutions of Ingram Micro for personal reasons. He was recently responsible for the restructure of Ingram’s EMEA operations. He moved to the …
Tags:Ingram Micro| Large Display Monitor| People| Recruitment & Appointments| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
Germany-based Metz Consumer Electronics (now owned by Skyworth of China) has started production of its Novum Twin R OLED TVs in Zirndorf, Germany. It will label them as “Made in Germany”. The TVs are …
Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| OLED TVs| TV Production| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
NCR has taken on Lodata Microcomputer to sell POS solutions, including kiosks, in both Germany and Switzerland. A recent survey showed that 71% of retailers in the DACH region plan to renew or update …
Tags:Large Display Monitor| POS| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
LG’s Smart Hybrid Cooler is being distributed in the UK by broadliner Exertis. The cooler has a built-in 49″ transparent display. When transparent, the contents of the cooler are visible without needing to open …
Tags:Large Display Monitor| Transparent Displays| Vol 23 - Issue 37
by Yvette Raikes
Generally over Western Europe there has been a rise in pay-TV subscriptions and this is forecast to continue. But IPTV in particular has seen a doubling of its subscriber base and now outnumbers satellite …
Tags:IPTV| Large Display Monitor| Pay TV| Vol 23 - Issue 38
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