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Articles July-August 2024

Micro-LEDs: Revolutionizing the Future of Display Technology

Join industry leaders Abdul Waheed (EYTE Technologies), Gangasagar Amula (Absen India), Su Piow Ko (AET Displays), Vineet Mahajan (Unilumin India), and Sanket Rambhia (Xtreme Media). Stay ahead of the curve by diving into the advancements driving the next generation of visual experiences watching experts discuss how Micro-LEDs are set to transform the display industry offering unprecedented innovation and fresh perspectives. read more

Xtreme Media Unveils India's Largest Floating LED Display in Ayodhya

Marking a historic moment in Ayodhya, Xtreme Media has set a new benchmark by installing India's largest outdoor floating LED display . Illuminating the city during a grand cultural event, showcasing vibrant visuals on the Sarayu River, the display stands as a symbol of innovation, blending tradition with modern technology to create an unforgettable visual spectacle. read more

Harnessing Brightness: Guest Column with Sanket Rambhia.

In a guest column by Sanket Rambhia , Director of Xtreme Media Pvt. Ltd. , he emphasizes the crucial role of brightness in outdoor LED displays. Rambhia discusses the challenges, pros and cons of innovation in the ever evolving industry, showcasing how modern LED technology is advancing both performance and sustainability. read more

The Future of Large Venue Projectors

Explore how cutting-edge projectors are revolutionizing the AV landscape by elevating image quality and storytelling. In this feature, AV-ICN Expo Magazine highlights the latest innovations designed to create immersive experiences in large venues and edutainment spaces, ensuring audiences are captivated like never before. read more

SoundTube Transforms H.T. Parekh Legacy Centre with Audio and AV Solutions

H. T. Parekh Legacy Centre integrates the venue with best-in-class audio and pro AV solutions by SoundTube. read more

11 Questions with James Berry

James Berry, Managing Director - APAC at Diversified, shares his career journey and insights into the company's strategic role in the AV integration market. Discussing key AV segments, talent challenges, standout projects, and the global capability center in Bangalore, he emphasizes the company's commitment to delivering exceptional AV solutions. read more

IRDAI Auditorium Transformed with Cutting-Edge AV Solutions

Wesco Anixter and RKJ Electric have enhanced the IRDAI Auditorium in Hyderabad with state-of-the-art AV solutions, delivering an immersive visual and audio experience. The installation aligns with Chairman Debasish Panda's vision of a modern, functional space, showcasing a significant upgrade in the auditorium's capabilities. read more

Record-Breaking Success at AV-ICN Expo 2024

The AV-ICN Expo 2024, held from May 30 to June 1 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, was a resounding success setting new records with 25,510 unique attendees and 38,636 total visitors. The event showcased the latest Pro AV solutions across 30,000 square meters, highlighting the booming demand for audiovisual technologies in India. read more

Articles May - June 2024

A Rendezvous with AV Professionals

Exploring AV Trends and Technologies at India's 3rd AV-ICN Expo Conference Programme 2024. read more

AV Installations: Glimpses

A Glimpse at Select AV Installations by Renowned AV Systems Integrators & Brands. read more

AV-ICN Expo Recognises Top Systems Integrators in India

In this recurring semi-annual listing, AV-ICN Expo Magazine expounds the work and vision of experienced systems integrators of India in brief. read more

Impressive Screens for Immersive Viewing

This feature collates latest home projectors for immersive viewing by some of the best pro AV players in India. read more


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PPDS Expands with Philips Digital Signage and Interactive Displays Now 'Made in India'



Open local for local: PPDS creates local employment and global business opportunities for partners and customers

PPDS, one of the exclusive global providers of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, videowalls, direct view LED, and professional TVs, announced the expansion of its global manufacturing operations into India, bringing exciting new opportunities for partners and customers, and employment in the local community.

Continuing an accelerated investment and expansion strategy in the region, inspired by a desire to deliver unrivalled levels of support and value to partners and customers in all markets in which it operates, this 'historic' development, celebrated at a special opening event on 21 June 2024, is the latest example of PPDS' global 'local for local' strategy, aligned with the Government of India's 'Make in India' initiative.

Launched by the Prime Minister in September 2023, 'Make in India' was set up to encourage companies to develop, manufacture, and assemble products in the country, with the target of creating up to 100 million additional jobs. According to figures from AVIXA, India remains the third largest pro AV market in APAC, valued at more than $7.7 billion and forecast to become the third largest economy in the world by 2028-2030.

Local for local

Following the recent opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art PPDS Studio in New Delhi's National Capital Region, Gurugram - showcasing the company's full suite of solutions and providing unprecedented access to its local teams - PPDS has partnered with Mirc Electronics to manufacture a selected range of the company's most advanced and best-selling Philips digital signage and interactive displays.

Based in the Mumbai, Mirc Electronics has specialised in the manufacturing of LED and LCD televisions since 1981. With over 5,000 employees, as well as manufacturing its own brand products, Mirc Electronics provides the facilities and teams for the assembly of products for world leading technology companies.

Following extensive site visits and checks - including a thorough focus on working conditions and policies around e waste and sustainability - PPDS has trained a specialist team to ensure its high standards of quality are maintained for its products manufactured in and distributed exclusively to the Indian market.

Leading technology

Philips Professional Displays made in India have launched with the highly popular and extremely versatile 43" Philips Signage Q-Line. Portrait or landscape mountable, this extremely display is the digital signage of choice for an ever-widening range of industries, with public venues, retail, corporate, education, food and beverage, and entertainment (including sporting venues, arenas, and cinemas) just some examples of spaces in which the Philips Signage Q-Line has been installed in recent times.

As part of its 'Made in India' strategy, PPDS is also planning a significant focus on education, furthering its global drive to deliver excellence to classrooms and learning environments, for smarter, more collaborative teaching and learning experiences inside schools, colleges, and universities.

According to Forbes, India's EdTech industry is experiencing significant growth, estimated to reach $10.4 billion by 2025. Growth of investment has been accredited heavily due to the Covid, together with a growing demand for higher education, with India now home to more than 1,000 universities, 42,000 colleges, accommodating approximately 40 million students.

New partnership opportunities

Strengthening its channel strategy further, PPDS is also now actively seeking to further grow its existing reseller base in India (including AV/IT integrators, consultants, and architects), ensuring maximum access and exposure of all PPDS products and solutions in the region.

Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS, commented, "India is a very important market for PPDS, with some incredible opportunities to support business there with a lasting impact on employment and opportunity. It's vital we have the right infrastructure in place to do this and, aligned with our other territories, we have more feet on the ground than ever before in India, we have opened our first PPDS Studio in New Delhi and, today, we are announcing our 'Made in India' manufacturing, with Philips Professional Displays now being produced in Mumbai. At PPDS, we are fully committed to supporting our partners and customers in India, and to providing new opportunities to local communities, through technology and recruitment."

Saurabh Bhambhani, India Business Head at PPDS, said, "This is an historic moment for PPDS in India, further demonstrating our company's commitment to this region. The past 12 months have been incredibly exciting - expanding our portfolio and creating new opportunities for our partners and customers to work together with us. Manufacturing our products in India further cements the foundations and demonstrates that PPDS is here to stay, and here to make a real difference."

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