Archive for the 'Scuttlebut' Category

Leia Inc. Acquires Dimenco

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Andrew Neale

Leia Inc., the leading provider of 3D display hardware and content services, and the creator of the award-winning 3D•AI Lume Pad 2 tablet, announced this week the acquisition of Dimenco, an innovator in the display technology space. This strategic move unites the capabilities of two leaders in the 3D market, set to accelerate mainstream adoption […]

Made You Look!

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Andrew Neale

Palm Springs, CA Resident Jason Morgan has just published his book ‘Made You Look!’ which features 500 billboard designs from around the Los Angeles area, spanning the era from 2008 to 2021, ad covering the worlds of film, TV, fashion, drinks and consumer products. The 250 page book contains examples of tried and tested billboard […]

L’Oréal to Keynote at #CES2024

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

For the first time in CES history, a beauty company will take the keynote stage at #CES2024. L’Oréal CEO, Nicolas Hieronimus, will demonstrate how the company’s ongoing technology transformation ensures that it remains prepared for a future of its business that is at once physical, digital and virtual. No stranger to CES, the iconic beauty […]

I Didn’t Expect a Kind of Spanish Inquisition

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

Our chief weapon is surprise…surprise and fear…fear and surprise…. our two weapons are fear and surprise…and ruthless efficiency…. Our three weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency…and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope…. Our four…no… amongst our weapons…. amongst our weaponry…are such elements as fear, surprise…. I’ll come in again. (exit and exeunt) Nobody […]

Ryan Wilhelm Joins @PeerlessAV

Friday, July 21st, 2023

Andrew Neale

Ryan Wilhelm has joined Peerless-AV as Business Development Director for North America. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ryan joins Peerless-AV with over a decade of experience in the dvLED and Digital Signage industry. He will be using this knowledge to drive the rapidly growing dvLED division at the company, specifically focusing on building relationships with […]

New @PeerlessAV IR Touch Overlay

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Andrew Neale

AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV has announced a new IR Touch Overlay (IRTO55-XHB4) for standalone install on the 55” Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Display (XHB554-EUK) and use with the Smart City Kiosks (KOP55XHB-EUK and KOP5555XHB2-EUK). The new overlay is designed to effortlessly transform and enhance outdoor signage by incorporating customer interaction elements that attract, engage and […]

Aukett Swanke Group (ASG) Plc Acquired By Anders+Kern

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Andrew Neale

Anders+Kern, a leading distributor of smart workplace systems has acquired Aukett Swanke Group PLC (AIM: AUK). ASG is a renowned provider of Smart Buildings, Architectural, and Design Services.

EasyMovie Acquired by Cenareo

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Andrew Neale

Cenareo, a key player in the digital signage market in France has acquired video creation company EasyMovie. The newly formed group has over 75 employees on three continents with teams in New York, Paris, Toulouse and Tunis.

DisplayNote Acquired By Volaris Group

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Andrew Neale

DisplayNote Technologies has been acquired by Volaris Group. The announcement said that the acquisition aims to help accelerate DisplayNote’s mission to create connected experiences in meeting rooms and learning spaces worldwide. Rob Turner, group Leader at Volaris Group, said “Our decision to acquire DisplayNote was driven by their customer-first approach and culture of innovation, underpinned […]

LG To Become A “Smart Life Solutions Company”

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Tristan Cotterill

LG Electronics (LG) has declared its vision to transform from its current position as a top global home appliance brand to a “smart life solutions company” that can connect and expand customers’ diverse experiences while driving for global annual revenues of KRW 100 trillion by 2030. In a landmark speech this week at the LG […]