The Changelog

Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle sit down with Dominic Vogel, Founder of Vogel Cyber Leadership and Coaching and a fractional CISO, to unpack the realities of fractional CISO cybersecurity for SMBs. The conversation explores why many small and mid-sized businesses struggle with cybersecurity despite significant spending. Dominic shares firsthand experience from manufacturing and SMB environ...

Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle sit down with Ido Green, Co-founder and CTO of Espresso Labs, to talk about what SMB cybersecurity compliance actually looks like in practice. Most small businesses lack dedicated security staff, yet frameworks like CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO are increasingly required just to operate. Ido explains how Espresso Labs closes that gap - not just flagging issues, but r...

Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle talk with Chris Carter, CEO and Chairman of Approyo, about SAP digital signage integration and what changes when ERP data is treated as a live input, not a static report. Chris explains why SAP became the operational backbone for large organizations, then they dig into the "last mile" problem: dashboards that exist but rarely get seen. They cover how screens...

In this episode of The Changelog, host Daniel Mountcastle and Screenly CEO Viktor Petersson sit down with Jon Collins, VP of Engagement at GigaOm, to unpack how enterprise digital signage fits into modern IT environments. Jon brings a long view from decades in infrastructure and analysis, offering a grounded take on where screens belong in the broader operational picture. The discussion moves from...

Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle sit down with Deacon Wardlow, Strategic Consultant at Vantage LED, to explore what really goes into deploying out-of-home digital signage at scale. The conversation covers why OOH signage differs drastically from standard in-store displays—from environmental challenges to content ownership and lifecycle expectations. Deacon shares hard-won lessons from two d...

How does a fully remote team build a platform that runs reliably in thousands of locations worldwide? In this episode of The Changelog, Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle explore how Screenly's remote-first culture directly shapes the reliability and scalability of their digital signage platform. They discuss what it takes to run distributed engineering and operations teams, why Screenly's an...

In this episode, Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle talk with Florian Rotberg, Founder and Owner of invidis consulting , to break down the rising importance of managed digital signage in enterprise deployments. The conversation explores how managed models outperform traditional AV-led approaches especially at scale. Florian shares lessons from advising global roll-outs, building the invidis Y...

Host Daniel Mountcastle is joined by Viktor Petersson and Screenly team's Salman Faris to explore how Edge Apps for digital signage are enabling developers to build custom signage experiences securely and at scale. They unpack why the team built the Edge App framework, how developers can use it to quickly launch production-ready apps, and what best practices are built in from day one, from secret...

In this episode, host Daniel Mountcastle and CEO Viktor Petersson sit down with Dave Haynes (retired founder of Sixteen:Nine and industry legend) to reflect on his decades in digital signage and what the industry still gets wrong. Dave shares why security is more than compliance, how IT teams have taken over from marketers in signage decisions, and why flashy installs often miss the point. They di...

Welcome to another episode of The Changelog! In this episode, the team reunites after their first in-person meetup in a long time, fresh from InfoComm 2025 in Orlando. Highlights: - Screenly's latest digital signage innovations and the launch of the new Screenly Player Max. - Over 30,000 attendees from 97 countries confirming strong momentum in the AV and signage space. - Screenly’s continued expa...

Welcome to another episode of the Screenly Changelog. This month, we're gearing up for our first-ever appearance at Infocomm 2025 in Orlando. It's a big step for us, and we're looking forward to connecting with customers, showcasing our latest Edge Apps, and sharing what we've been building behind the scenes. We've officially launched the Screenly Android app , furthering our mission to go hardwar...

Welcome to another episode of the Screenly Changelog! 👋 Highlights: - Screenly Anywhere expands compatibility to browsers and smart TVs—no extra hardware required. - Edge Apps now automatically apply your branding for a polished look. - PDF support has been completely revamped for clear and flexible display. - Zapier integration offers more automation possibilities. - Browser extension improvemen...

In this episode of The Changelog, Screenly’s official podcast, hosts Viktor Petersson and Daniel Mountcastle share exciting updates on Screenly’s newest features. They introduce: Screenly Anywhere : A hardware-agnostic approach to digital signage that lets you turn any browser or Smart TV into a Screenly-powered display. Screenly AlignCentral : A new solution for bridging remote, hybrid, and in-of...

Welcome to another episode of the Screenly Changelog. In this episode, Viktor and Daniel discuss the latest updates, events, and projects at Screenly. Topics covered include: Weather Challenges : Challenges following two major storms in Florida and how Screenly adapted. Company Events : Highlights from the annual Screenly Summit in Portugal and the Ubuntu Summit in The Hague. Screenly for Events :...

Welcome back to The Changelog! In this fifth episode, hosts Viktor and Daniel dive into the latest industry updates, bringing you insights from the tech world, security debacles, and more. After a brief summer hiatus, the duo returns to dissect one of the biggest recent tech fiascos—the CrowdStrike debacle that disrupted the globe, from airlines to emergency services. The CrowdStrike Catastrophe:...

Welcome back to The Changelog! In our fourth episode, hosts Daniel and Viktor dive deep into the latest developments, insights, and innovations in the digital signage industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this episode offers a wealth of valuable information to keep you informed. Industry Events and Highlights The episode kicks off with a discussion about recent majo...

Dive into the latest episode of The Changelog as hosts Viktor and Daniel explore the dynamic world of E Ink technology, dive deep into the advancements within the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, and highlight exciting new features from Screenly. This episode packs insightful industry news, engaging discussions, and practical updates that you won't want to miss! In This Episode: E Ink Technology Innovation...

In this episode of The Changelog, we discuss the latest industry news and Screenly updates, including: New entrant in the digital signage space: Unify is making waves with their software and hardware solution, although it's still considered basic. Screenly is hiring! We're looking for a front-end developer to focus on customer-facing features and improve usability. Security improvements: Screenly...

Welcome to the First Episode of The Changelog by Screenly! In this exciting launch episode, we delve into the latest in industry updates, product innovations, and share our insights on the ever-evolving world of digital signage. Join us and our special guest, Daniel, Head of Product at Screenly, as we explore the new and the next. In This Episode: Introduction to The Changelog : Find out what our...