IFA 2017 Berlin: A Journey Through Time Into the Future.

Trending Topics at IFA 2017: What’s In Is What’s Inside.

Yes, at IFA in Berlin, you'll find exactly what's trending — the latest innovations and breakthrough ideas. And of course, we’re always there when it’s about tech that delivers true wow experiences. Every time, we ask ourselves: totally in or already last season? And no, we’re not talking about our wardrobes. Even in the digital world, there’s constant clearing out and space made for new trends.

One Event, Countless Highlights.

If you're hearing about IFA for the first time — here’s the quick version: IFA is the world’s leading trade fair for consumer and home electronics. Journalists from over 70 countries report on countless innovations and the latest tech trends. In 2017, over 253,000 visitors attended over six days to explore the newest products. While the focus in recent years had been on gadgets like smartphones and tablets, in 2017 it was all about the smart home.

The Top 3 From DMS.

And now, the three innovations that impressed us most: first, display panel technologies — OLED was the magic word, with the second generation hitting the market in 2018. Then, design meets art and artists — in other words, new display trends everywhere. Highlights included the “No Gap Wall Mount,” “Picture on Wall Design,” and “Gapless Mounting.” Whether round or oval, one thing was clear: free-form displays were huge at IFA 2017 and forecast to be a hit in 2018.

As always, we were curious to see which of these trends would actually stick — and we know one thing for sure: Digital Signage is far more than just a trend. The ability to communicate messages across screens of all shapes and sizes will continue to boost performance, especially in retail. That’s why we at DMS will keep investing in our expertise in this field to develop new and unique solutions again and again. Always true to our promise: If it’s not wow, it’s not from DMS.

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