Sustainability
Sustainability becoming a commercial imperative
David W. Smith speaks to manufacturers, trade show organisers, and thought leaders, about how everyone in the AV sector is facing up to requirements...
PPDS
Retail & Hospitality
Philips hotel TVs become Europe’s hospitality bestseller
With worldwide sales surpassing 500k at the turn of this year, official data from Omdia shows Philips MediaSuite range has seen sales in Western...
Case Studies
PPDS installs record-breaking 46.25in LED wall for F1 team HQ
Measuring 46.25m x 2.75m, the Philips Public dvLED wall provides a centrepiece to the main auditorium of the Oracle Red Bull Racing's HQ, Milton...
People
PPDS announces appointments to sales team, North America
PPDS has made two appointments to its North America team – Robert Luther is director of dvLED sales and support, and Brandon Wilkinson is...
People
PPDS appoints global product management lead for EMEA
Based in Ghent, Belgium, Andrea Barbuti has extended his role as global product manager total solutions to become PPDS’ first global product management lead...
Displays & Signage
PPDS expands manufacturing into booming Indian market
The expansion of PPDS’ global manufacturing into Mumbai continues the company’s ‘local for local’ commitment, creates approximately 400 jobs, and targets a rapidly expanding...
Case Studies
Five-star Grove Hotel installs 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs
The Grove Hotel, frequented by celebrities like Tom Cruise, the Beckhams, Hugh Grant, and Kylie Minogue, wanted casting capabilities, embedded streaming and gaming apps...
Advertorial
Flexing potential for corporate spaces: How all-in-one LED displays are answering the business agenda
Higher resolution, speed of installation, energy savings, connectivity, and accessibility. These are the top asks on the shopping list of corporate managers selecting digital...
Ed Tech
PPDS launches ‘tech agnostic’ Philips Genius ed software
Philips Genius enables educators to create lesson plans, either directly on an interactive display, or remotely via a web browser, or a dedicated app,...
Displays & Signage
PPDS ProStore welcomes Appspace into Wave ecosystem
Appspace has been certified as an official PPDS Wave ProStore premium application, making it easier to deploy the platform with Philips Android SoC displays
Distribution
PPDS launches Philips LED portfolio in Africa and Middle East
Available from PPDS’ distribution partner, Avientek, the extension of its portfolio in the MEA was announced during a PPDS partner event at the St....
Retail & Hospitality
PPDS launches Philips hotel TV solution
Philips Cast Server is a dedicate hotel TV solution for secure casting and app streaming experiences for hoteliers and guests
People
PPDS names new director of technical sales support
Belgium-based Jan Van Tieghem will lead across all product ranges, including digital signage, interactive displays, videowalls, dvLED, and professional TVs
Product News
PPDS launches lower-cost dvLED series for indoor spaces
Philips Public LED 5000 Series is designed for indoor spaces – like offices, theatres, churches, shopping centres – and aimed at organisations wishing to...
ISE
Simply the best!
The 20th edition of Integrated Systems Europe really was better than all the rest. The bar was already very high, and the organisers are...
Case Studies
PPDS fuels winning formula for Oracle Red Bull Racing’s global marketing team
PPDS was selected to bring "next level collaboration" to the racing giant’s newly updated Oracle Red Bull Racing global marketing offices in Milton Keynes,...
Diversity
International Women’s Day: PPDS staff discuss ways the company is embracing diversity
Women team members – including Ellie East, key accounts manager, UK, pictured – have come together to share their views and experiences on how PPDS is...
Displays & Signage
PPDS announces “landmark” partnership with Deutsche Telekom
Partnership intended to develop commercial opportunities with Philips Tableaux ePaper displays
Displays & Signage
Worldwide sales of PPDS’ Philips MediaSuite TVs surpass 500,000
Philips MediaSuite remains the only hospitality TV to feature Chromecast built-in, with access to the Google Play store and Netflix ready functionality
ISE
Largest colour ePaper display to be unveiled
The new 32in (16:9) Philips Tableaux 5150 is claimed to be the world’s largest full colour ePaper display, which can deliver 24/7 content while...
Displays & Signage
PPDS joins Flux Innovation Lounge as a innovation partner
Company set to showcase Philips Professional Displays in Engage Works' hybrid collaboration space
Displays & Signage
Retail AV: Digitised efficiencies
No one can deny the current challenges facing ‘physical’ retailers, but ongoing digitisation is making a difference, allowing them to create more memorable experiences...
People
PPDS launches Software Development Team; appoints new business development director
Sian Rees – who spearheaded the development and launch of PPDS Wave and the ProStore ecosystem – promoted to business development director Wave and...
Product News
PPDS launches new Philips Professional Soundbar for its MediaSuite TVs
Boasting a built-in subwoofer, HAL5023 soundbar has been designed and configured exclusively for Philips MediaSuite TVs
Displays & Signage
PPDS launches “state-of-the-art” studio in New Delhi, India
PPDS Studio to deliver "unrivalled access" to PPDS' specialist team and showcase its advanced portfolio of Philips professional displays
People
PPDS appoints Tye Dato as first director of Federal Government sales
LCD displays to spearhead TAA compliant Philips professional displays strategy
Displays & Signage
PPDS partners with Userful to bring ‘unparalleled’ control & flexibility to mission-critical Philips pro displays
Partnership sees selected Philips digital signage and dvLED displays become officially certified for the award winning ‘Userful Infinity Platform’ bringing advanced control and secure...
Case Studies
PPDS donates Philips 65in interactive classroom display to Irish primary school
The Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin school in Clonakilty (Southern Ireland) beat 4,000 other schools in Ireland to be named winner of SchoolComputers.ie's inaugural ‘Education...
People
PPDS appoints new channel marketing manager
The company has brought in experienced AV professional Megan Lipinczyk to support its global growth ambitions
Displays & Signage
PPDS teams with Telelogos to bring management solutions to Philips Tableaux
Latest collaboration between PPDS and Telelogos sees the software publisher provide the first fully approved content and device management solution for the new Tableaux...
Case Studies
PPDS named exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’ for Oracle Red Bull Racing
Custom built, 10m2 portable Philips dvLED wall is just one of 17 Philips professional displays from PPDS used to transform trackside hospitality experience for...
People
PPDS continues recruitment drive with new appointment
Kristen O’Connor joins as new sales operations manager for North America
Displays & Signage
PPDS unveils network of ‘PPDS Studios’ across Europe & US
Studios said to bring sustainable global interconnectivity and unprecedented access to Philips professional displays and solutions
Case Studies
Philips digital signage sets new supermarket benchmark
Part of a major upgrade, the flagship Maxi ICA Stormarknad Universitetet store in Orebro brings new and immersive digital experiences to shoppers, with 27...
Retail & Hospitality
IHG Hotels & Resorts set to debut Philips MediaSuite TVs
As a part of a new global partnership, Philips MediaSuite TVs, available across multiple sizes from 49in-75in, will be available for hotels to purchase
Ed Tech
Special report: Education hits refresh – “There has never been a greater demand for quality AV”
The rise in remote learning precipitated by the pandemic is here to stay – but that’s by no means the only contributor to a...
People
PPDS appoints new commercial VP for North America
Nick Begleries will spearhead PPDS’ growth and expansion plans in North America, including a significant recruitment drive
Case Studies
UX Global installs Philips LED displays in Bristol store
3.5m x 3.75m large format LED digital display installation at Cabot Circus store is a UK first for new 'high bright' tech
Displays & Signage
PPDS confirms commitment to Chromecast streaming
Wireless streaming tech committed to all current and future Google certified, Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs, as global sales accelerate toward 300,000
Displays & Signage
Philips displays secure TAA compliance for US Government projects
PPDS ensures that products can now be selected and used for US governmental projects for the first time, supporting all executive departments
Displays & Signage
PPDS confirms InfoComm 2022 India participation as part of accelerated expansion and commitment to Asia
PPDS will be exhibiting its latest range of Philips dvLED displays, digital signage and professional display products and solutions at the annual InfoComm India...
Displays & Signage
PPDS brings wow factor to Heijmans corporate HQ with eye-catching LED install
Leading Dutch construction group turned to PPDS to bring its newly renovated offices to life, with the stunning new dvLED corner wall