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PPDS has introduced a new technology plugin for Q-SYS. This integration brings Philips digital signage, interactive displays, and all-in-one LED walls designed on Android SoC into the Q-SYS platform for cloud-manageable audio, video, and control solutions.
Q-SYS, known for its cloud-first architecture, has incorporated AI, machine learning, and computer vision into a unified platform, enhancing live, hybrid, and virtual experiences. This collaboration with PPDS focuses on various market sectors, including corporate, education, government, transportation, retail, public venues, and hospitality. It has resulted in a certified, market-ready solution that combines the benefits of the Q-SYS platform with Philips Professional Displays.
The PPDS Wave Plugin for Q-SYS offers streamlining integration and allowing component management from a single interface. Users can access display information and control settings such as power, volume, input source, brightness, and orientation, ensuring comprehensive customisation. With a secure cloud connection and real-time status monitoring, the plugin aims to ensure reliable and safe operation of AV systems.
Supported by The Farm and available via Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager, the platform is compatible with a range of PPDS Wave-ready Philips Android SoC displays, including the Philips Signage 3000 Series, Philips Signage 4000 Series, and Philips Interactive.
Sian Rees, global director of solutions and partnerships at PPDS, stated: “The Q-SYS plugin for Philips Professional Displays leverages our API-first Wave platform, allowing customers to control our smart Philips displays with a reliable, easy-to-integrate interface.”
Geno Zaharie, principal at Q-SYS, added: “We are proud of our collaboration with PPDS to create a plugin integration that will enable elevated experiences for our shared customers.”
Rees concluded: “At PPDS, we operate an ‘Open2’ philosophy, working with third-party providers to offer the perfect harmony of software and hardware, delivering best-in-class user experiences. We’re delighted to collaborate with Q-SYS to bring greater choice and value to the market.”
