PPDS Brings Leading Eye Care Specialist Silmäasema’s in-Store Visions to Life Using a Wave of Philips Android SoC Digital Signage and Software Solutions
PPDS, together with Global Partner Alliance integration partner FirstView, have transformed the in-store customer experience for Silmäasema — Finland’s leading eye care specialist — with the installation of 200-plus Philips Android SoC digital signage displays in 40 high street stores, each seamlessly controlled and managed using PPDS’ unique remote Wave Controller platform. Founded in 1975, […]
PPDS Launches MUSE Digital Art Award for Artistic, Sustainable Technology
PPDS (aka Philips professional displays) has announced the launch of the MUSE Digital Art Award, a new environment-inspired international competition connecting artistic visionaries with industry-leading sustainable technology. Aligned with PPDS’ ambitions to empower more energy-efficient and eco-friendly business, leisure and learning environments through sustainable technology, this initiative invites artists to help imagine and inspire “The […]
PPDS Trebles Production of Philips MediaSuite Hotel TVs in North America
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and solutions, has announced the latest phase of its local-for-local manufacturing approach, with an expansion from 30,000 displays in 2023 to 100,000 pieces to be produced in its Mexico facility in 2024. The factory, in Tijuana, was established to support the launch of PPDS’ highly acclaimed […]
PPDS Delivers Freestyle In-Room Entertainment to Luxury Mountain Resort Hotel With 286x Chromecast Built-In Philips MediaSuite TVs
PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience. Located in the village of Salen, and surrounded by stunning snow-capped […]
Google Nest Hub Is America’s Most Searched For Smart Home Product
A new study has revealed that Google Nest Hubs are the most searched-for smart home product line in America, with an average of 137,520 searches per month. Home and tech experts Smarthomestarter.com used Google data to analyze searches for various smart home related keywords to determine which smart device product lines were searched for the […]
Select Models of Philips X-Line Displays Receive Extron Quantum Ultra Certification
When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for the consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall displays have passed Extron’s“ extensive testing program and are now identified as ‘Quantum Ultra Certified.’” Philips X-Line […]
Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]
New PPDS Cloud Platform Called Wave to go Live at ISE 2023
The PPDS cloud platform, Wave, officially goes live at ISE with new energy-saving features and partnerships. PPDS, aka Philips professional displays, has announced the official launch of its Wave ecosystem. The new cloud platform is complemented with a dedicated ProStore marketplace for premium PPDS and certified development partner applications, all integrating with Philips professional displays […]
Looking for a New Display? Save Your Energy!
By Mitchell Rosenberg PPDS If you’re in the business of buying visual displays, you already know of the various considerations you need to make depending on how the device will be used, where and by whom. Is the screen big enough to be seen clearly from the other side of the room? Is the pixel […]
Footasylum Completes Installation of Philips Video Wall
The recently refurbished Footasylum retail store in Bristol, UK, has completed the installation of a giant new Philips video wall, helping to drive footfall and boost the customer experience. Established in 2005, Footasylum is one of the leading retailers of fashion streetwear and sportswear in the U.K., stocking brand giants that include Nike, Adidas and Jordan, Under […]
PPDS Announces the Philips MediaSuite with Android TV OS
PPDS (aka: Philips displays) has announced the latest in its hospitality TV range. The Philips MediaSuite with Android TV OS includes the new Philips MediaSuite 6214U series and the MediaSuite 5214U family. Promoted as an all-in-one hotel TV entertainment solution, the Philips MediaSuite TVs have Chromecast built-in and are Netflix-ready, allowing guests to cast their […]
PPDS Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the TPV Group
PPDS (Philips digital signage) has announced its U.S. business has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TPV Group (which the release says is the largest manufacturer of LCD displays in the world), as the company says it plans to enter a new, accelerated hypergrowth phase in North America. The transfer of activities from EPI (effective […]
Rants & rAVes — Episode 1135: Philips (PPDS) is About to Have Its Best InfoComm Ever
With the launch of an all-in-one LED (the 6000 Series) and a re-introduction of the brand into the US market, PPDS (aka Philips) will likely have the best InfoComm show they’ve ever had. Philips is already the largest manufacturer of LCDs in the world but with a complete line-up of LEDs (shipping 1.2mm+ but with […]
PPDS Intros Philips 6000 Series of 8K dvLED Displays
PPDS (i.e., Philips Digital Signage), just announced the Philips 6000 Series: a range of 8K, dvLED displays in either 16:9 or 32:9. Unveiled at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (stand 3Q600), the new Philips 6000 Series LED is bezel-free so, technically, it can be designed in any shape, size or resolution and is aimed at meeting […]
PPDS Intros Android-Based SoC Phillips E-Line Series of Touch Displays for Education at ISE 2022
PPDS (also known as Philips Digital Signage), just announced a new lineup of interactive touch displays for education, launching the brand-new Android SoC Philips E-Line series. Unveiled at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (Philips Booth 3Q600), the Phillips E-Line is PPDS’ most complete SoC (system on a chip) education display range to date. It’s aimed at […]
PPDS Debuts Philips 7000 Series 4K dvLED for Retail
PPDS (aka: Philips) just debuted the Philips 7000 Series 4K direct view LED aimed at retail and public venues. Technically, making its global debut at ISE 2022 in Barcelona (stand 3Q600), the bezel-free Philips 7000 Series is available in 22”, 31” and 41” sized panels and are designed for 24/7 operation. Complementing the existing Philips […]
PPDS Announces X-Line UHD Video Wall Range
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, LED, and pro TV products and software announced the availability of the Philips X-Line UHD video wall range in North America. Announced at InfoComm 21 in Orlando, Florida, (booth 3421), the 49” and 55” Philips X-Line video wall range has been designed for 24/7 use and […]
PPDS and ITANCIA Partner for New T-line Interactive Education Displays
PPDS just announced a new partnership with French distributor ITANCIA to roll out its range of Philips T-Line interactive displays, built and designed for education. Powered by Android, PPDS says the interactive Philips T-Line range is designed to enhance collaboration in education environments. Philips T-Line offers an anti-glare and anti-reflection 4K screen with multitouch technology and […]
PPDS Partners With i3 Technologies for Education Software Solutions
PPDS (aka Philips) has partnered with education software solutions specialist i3 Technologies. Now, PPDS’ interactive touch screen displays come with access to i3LEARNHUB, i3 Technologies’ cloud-based digital creation and learning platform. The platform is designed to enable teachers to bring digital content to students, stimulate collaboration and prepare students with 21st-century learning skills. Complementing the […]
PPDS Now Shipping T-Line Interactive 4K Touch-Display Range
PPDS, the provider of Philips Professional TV and Digital Signage products and solutions, is now shipping its new T-Line interactive 4K (3840 x 2160) touch-display range, built exclusively for education. Unveiled as a prototype at ISE 2020, the Philips T-Line’s features and functionality have continued to expand and evolve to address the constantly-changing health and […]
PSV Philips Stadium Adds Eight PPDS Displays to ‘Jan Heintze Kick Box’
Coming out of COVID and needing flexible working spaces, the luxury “Jan Heintze Kick Box” at PSV’s 35,000-capacity Philips stadium in The Netherlands, just installed eight new smart Philips professional displays from PPDS. These Android-powered Philips signage displays were selected and installed to create one of soccer’s most luxurious suites inside Dutch footballing giant PSV. […]
Philips Professional Display Solutions and Meetio Partner for Unique Room Management Concept
Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) today announced its partnership with Meetio. The two now offer a go-to bundled solution for meeting room management that combines Philips’ T-line of displays with Meetio’s room management software. Meeting room conflicts are an everyday occurrence in today’s businesses, especially as they continue to grow. Philips and Meetio aim to solve that problem and […]
Philips Details GoBright Partnership for Room Management
Philips Professional Display Solutions has announced a partnership with meeting room management platform provider GoBright BV. The agreement between the two Amsterdam-based companies sees the Philips 10BDL3051T multi-touch 10″ T-Line display become fully certified and fully compatible with the GoBright platform for the first time. More Philips models are to be added shortly. The GoBright […]
Philips Professional Display Releases MediaSuite Pro TV Across EMEA
Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has announced its complete range of new, Google-certified, Android-powered MediaSuite Pro TVs is now available to all customers across EMEA. Unveiled during ISE 2019 in Amsterdam, the new Philips PDS MediaSuite range has been designed to help revolutionise the way businesses and end-users can access and broadcast digital content, […]
Philips Professional Display Solutions Intros New LED Lineup
Today, Philips Professional Display Solutions launched six new modular indoor LED products in the U.S. at InfoComm 2019. Philips PDS’ new LED range follows the debut of its 110″ prototype last year and, these new displays prioritize ease of use and operation, ensuring that all displays are front serviceable, allowing LED modules, cables and power […]
MediaSuite Pro TVs from Philips Professional Display Ships
Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) is pleased to announce its complete range of new, Google-certified, Android-powered MediaSuite Pro TVs is now available to all customers across EMEA. Unveiled during ISE 2019 in Amsterdam, the new Philips PDS MediaSuite range has been designed to help revolutionise the way businesses and end-users can access and broadcast […]
Philips SoC Now Includes NoviSign Digital Signage Software
NoviSign Digital Signage today announced that NoviSign’s Digital Signage Android app is now available on Philips Q, D, P & T-Line Android SoC displays. Starting at 10” and going all the way up to 86” Philips Android SoC displays, come in both 18/7 and 24/7 usage ratings. Available for direct download onto Philips SoC displays […]
Philips Builds Chromecast Into New Displays
Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has launched the MediaSuite range of monitors with built-in Chromecast as well as full access to the Google Play Store. Each of the new models features the Philips Professional Display Solutions Android-based OS, with extended lifetime to ensure the TVs maintain the latest security enhancements and remain up-to-date for […]
Philips Enters the LED Market, Adds Android 7 to the D-Line and Intros New Interactive Touch Models
Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) will unveil a host of new display models at ISE 2019. In addition to new LCD displays launched at ISE 2019 in stand 10-K170, Philips will officially enter the LED market. Following the debut of a 110″ prototype LED display at ISE 2018, Philips PDS is launching six new […]
Philips to Focus ColorSpark Technology on Home Cinema Segment
About a year and a half ago, Philips Lighting debuted a new LED-based light source for projectors called ColorSpark HLD LED (High Lumen Density LED). In 2016, this technology rolled out in mainstream projection products in the 3,000- to 4,000-lumen range. For 2017, Philips is focusing on enabling projection customers to create new 1,000- and […]
Philips Intros New Q Series Digital Signage Display With Ambilight Option
Philips is introducing a new line of digital signage displays called the Q Series that will be available with Philips’ new Ambilight technology. Ambilight technology is designed to perceptually make a monitor’s image look much wider — and the viewing experience more immersive — by projecting an extra wide glow from two sides of a […]
Home Automation: Increasingly Affordable
Home automation has long been the domain of the upper middle class and wealthy. Expensive, professionally installed proprietary systems have traditionally dominated the home automation landscape. The rise of mobile tech and ubiquitous wireless communications — combined with less expensive and more powerful sensors and electronics — are finally enabling the availability of relatively affordable devices. […]