Samsung tops digital signage sales

Dubai : For the seventh consecutive year, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. maintained its position as the worldwide leader in digital signage unit sales. Recently released sales figures from IHS, the leading source of insight, analytics, and expertise in display technology, validate Samsung’s leadership in the industry, its pole position dating back to 2009.

According to the IHS Technology report “Public Display Market Tracker Q1 2016”, Samsung accounted for 28.8 per cent of the global market share for digital signage unit sales.  This signifies an increase on the 26.9pc market share which Samsung maintained at the close of 2014. 

“These latest IHS Inc. rankings reflect years of hard work and dedication to provide our partners with the tools to create immersive and personalized experiences for their audiences, and we look forward to maintaining our position as the global digital display leader for many years to come,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics.

Karan Chopra, Head of Display Solutions at Samsung Gulf Electronics, commented: “Dubai’s booming digital industry is being driven by a rapid growth in infrastructure and smart city projects. With advanced connectivity and energy-efficient technology, our innovations in signage are finding applications across sectors, also corresponding to the rise of digital advertising.”

Featuring a range of interactive and informative displays, Samsung’s SMART Signage portfolio delivers tailored end-to-end solutions for numerous industries including government, education, hospitality, healthcare, financial services and retail. To learn more about Samsung’s complete SMART Signage portfolio, visit www.samsung.com.