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Partnership to introduce benchmark standard for healthcare
Supply Chain

Partnership to introduce benchmark standard for healthcare

The deal is expected to help Indonesian patients by speeding diagnosis, improving hospital workflows and expanding access to care in remote areas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

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PPDS launches thinnest Philips digital signage range
Digital Signage

PPDS launches thinnest Philips digital signage range

Retailers and venue operators get slimmer 4K screens that are 60% thinner than Philips' 4050Q, with availability due in late 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in
Digital Signage

Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in

Retailers and venue operators can now deploy Philips screens without an external media player, as PPDS adds BrightSignOS and built-in AI support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
osapiens seals SAP & GreenDot partnerships in Mannheim
Digital Transformation

osapiens seals SAP & GreenDot partnerships in Mannheim

Companies facing tighter EU rules and supply chain strain are being offered new tools to track deliveries and packaging compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Merchantee raises EUR €1.8 million to expand in Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Merchantee raises EUR €1.8 million to expand in Europe

The cash will fund product development and launches in Poland and Germany as the Prague startup targets more online sellers across Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Retail MediaX honours Europe's top campaign winners
eCommerce

Retail MediaX honours Europe's top campaign winners

More than 1,000 industry figures gathered in London as the 2026 awards highlighted retail media's growing commercial clout across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage
Digital Transformation

Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage

Fresh capital will fund a New York warehouse as the fine art logistics group deepens ties with auction houses and collectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 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
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
Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
EB Games

Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market

Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin to boost AI strategy

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
First IT products certified under updated TCO criteria
Supply Chain

First IT products certified under updated TCO criteria

The first IT products have received certification under the updated sustainability criteria from TCO Certified, marking a significant advance in eco-friendly technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

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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
Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project
Unified Communications

Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project

Diffblue has received a GBP £1 million grant from Innovate UK to advance its AI software solutions, enhancing software development efficiency through generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Philips launches NASA-tested water filters with Heeney
Clean technologies

Philips launches NASA-tested water filters with Heeney

Philips has unveiled a new line of water filtration products, developed with NASA and ESA technology, to improve Australian tap water quality, endorsed by athlete Isaac Heeney.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
Robotics

Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024