Ontario, Canada – October 26, 2026 Praevar announced the expansion of its Podium Series, introducing two new display technologies – Podium dvLED and the Podium eLuminex ePoster powered by E Ink Kaleido 3 technology. These additions join the company’s established Podium DS and Podium High-Brightness Low-Power LCD models, creating a comprehensive outdoor display platform that enables customers to choose the technology best suited to their application while leveraging the same rugged, field-proven enclosure.
Designed for 24/7 operations in temperatures from -30°C to +50°C, the Podium Series serves digital out-of-home advertising (DOOH), transit, retail media, smart city infrastructure, campuses, and public information environments. Every Podium display incorporates Praevar’s outdoor environmental management system, including direct air cooling, sensor-driven thermal control, and two-stage filtration for dependable performance in challenging outdoor conditions.
One Platform. Four Display Technologies.
The expanded Podium Series offers four purpose-built solutions for different outdoor applications:
NEW – Podium dvLED
This model expands the platform with premium Direct View LED technology for applications requiring maximum visual impact.
Supporting 4,000+ nits of brightness, a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, 281 trillion colours, and an ultra-wide 160° viewing angle, Podium dvLED delivers seamless imagery with outstanding colour accuracy and high contrast. A 7,680Hz refresh rate ensures smooth, flicker-free content, while Flip-chip COB/MIP encapsulation improves durability and protects the display in demanding outdoor environments.
Available in multiple pixel pitches, it’s ideal for premium retail media, DOOH, transportation hubs, and smart city applications where image quality and long-term reliability are critical.
NEW – Podium eLuminex ePoster
Powered by E Ink Kaleido 3, this ePoster introduces a sustainable display option for outdoor public information and advertising.
Unlike conventional LCD or LED displays, the reflective ePaper technology becomes more readable in direct sunlight while consuming approximately one-tenth the power of traditional digital signage. The display supports 13.9 million colours, 5120 × 2880 resolution, 79 PPI, and a paper-like matte finish for crisp, glare-free content.
An integrated laminated front light provides visibility during nighttime and twilight operation while maintaining low energy consumption. Typical power usage is just 28W with the front light off and 64W with the front light on, as power is primarily consumed only when content changes.
Compatible with leading CMS platforms through USB and Ethernet connectivity, this model offers a sustainable alternative for municipalities, transit agencies, campuses, and smart city projects. Its reflective, flicker-free display also complies with many municipal regulations that limit bright or continuously moving digital signage.
Podium DS
The proven outdoor LCD platform, available in Digital/Digital and Digital/Static configurations, provides flexible deployment for transit shelters, street furniture, and DOOH advertising. Available in 65″, 75″, and 86″ portrait formats with 4K resolution, Podium DS delivers reliable 24/7 performance with commercial-grade durability and multiple installation options.
Podium High-Brightness Low-Power LCD
Designed for locations where maximum visibility is essential, this model delivers 4,000 nits of brightness and 4K Ultra HD resolution while consuming up to 35% less power than traditional high-brightness outdoor displays.
Powered by Praevar’s proprietary High-Brightness Low-Power LCM, the display combines an advanced optical stack, intelligent backlight architecture, and Dynamic Dimming technology with Full Array Local Dimming to optimize brightness, contrast, and energy consumption in real time. The result is exceptional sunlight readability, deeper blacks, improved image quality, and significantly lower operating costs for large display networks.
Extending the Life of Existing Networks
The expanded Podium Series also supports Praevar’s Podium Midlife Extension Program, enabling operators to upgrade existing Podium installations with the latest LCD, Direct View LED, or ePaper technologies while retaining the original enclosure. This approach reduces capital investment, minimizes installation disruption, lowers electronic waste, and extends the operational life of existing infrastructure.
“Outdoor digital signage customers need the flexibility to choose the right display technology for every application,” said Ralph Idems, CEO of Praevar. “By expanding the Podium platform with dvLED and E Ink Kaleido™ 3 ePaper, we’re giving customers more choice while maintaining the reliability, serviceability, low TCO, and energy-efficient outdoor display solutions for DOOH advertising and smart city infrastructure.”
To learn more about the Podium Series, request product specifications, or speak with a Praevar representative, visit https://www.praevar.com/products/podium-series/ or email [email protected].
About Praevar
Praevar Corporation designs and manufactures professional digital signage and kiosk solutions for outdoor and commercial environments. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Praevar combines decades of engineering expertise with innovative display technologies to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions for digital out-of-home advertising, transit, retail media, and smart city applications. Its products are deployed globally and engineered to provide exceptional performance, durability, and long-term value in the world’s most demanding environments.
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