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TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups
Digital Signage

TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups

The move bolsters TPV Technology's due diligence as regulators and investors intensify checks on forced labour and conflict minerals in electronics supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce
Digital Signage

PPDS reports rise in women across global AV workforce

PPDS reports women now account for 29% of its global AV workforce, with near-parity in key European sales teams but parity still distant.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range

PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
PPDS unveils Philips LED Configurator for dvLED walls
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips LED Configurator for dvLED walls

PPDS launches an online Philips LED Configurator, streamlining dvLED video wall design, visualisation, components and project costing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Signage 5000 AI display range

PPDS debuts Philips Signage 5000 AI displays with on-device processing, Android 14 SoC and 24/7-ready screens up to 98in for pro venues.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage
Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay
Gaming

Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders
Digital Signage

PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders

PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions
Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
PPDS appoints Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager
Digital Signage

PPDS appoints Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager

PPDS has appointed Marco van der Knaap as Global Product Manager for Philips LED displays to boost growth and lead global direct view LED sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
PPDS & E Ink unveil next generation Philips ePaper displays
Unified Communications

PPDS & E Ink unveil next generation Philips ePaper displays

PPDS and E Ink celebrate 20 years of collaboration, unveiling plans for larger full colour Philips Tableaux ePaper displays at Touch Taiwan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
PPDS reveals new Philips Interactive 3000 Series displays
Digital Signage

PPDS reveals new Philips Interactive 3000 Series displays

PPDS has unveiled the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a versatile range of multi-touch displays designed for 24/7 use in various sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
PPDS extends partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing team
Unified Communications

PPDS extends partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing team

PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing have announced a multi-year contract extension, continuing PPDS as the exclusive digital display supplier for the F1 team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

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PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role
Digital Signage

PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role

PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
PPDS appoints Jeroen Feldman to lead Philips dvLED solutions
Digital Signage

PPDS appoints Jeroen Feldman to lead Philips dvLED solutions

PPDS has appointed Jeroen Feldman as Solution Manager dvLED to boost its Philips Professional Displays technical sales team amid expanding LED solutions growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards
Digital Signage

PPDS wins commendation at TUI Sustainability Impact Awards

PPDS has clinched a special commendation at the TUI Sustainability Impact Awards 2025, recognising its innovative approach to sustainability in technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays
Digital Signage

PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays

PPDS has partnered with True Performance to enhance Philips Professional dvLED displays, achieving Pantone Validated colour performance and compliance with TAA standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager
EduTech

PPDS appoints Lutz Harder as interactive displays manager

PPDS has appointed Lutz Harder as its new Global Product Manager for Interactive Displays, tasked with enhancing its market presence in key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025