at the heart of the digital environment
DVS design, manufacture, install and manage the technology that makes an effective and reliable business.
If you operate within the Broadcast, Live Events, Immersive Environments or Fixed AV Installations arenas,
we need to talk.
DVS works with some of the world’s most recognised brands and organisations, helping them enhance their visual experiences through innovative AV and digital technology.
Today, digital delivery within a physical space plays a crucial role in shaping how people understand and experience an object, environment, company or brand. Environmental design, incorporating both passive and interactive digital content, can transform a space and create experiences that truly stand apart.
At DVS, we believe that technology is an integral part of creative space design. From immersive digital imagery and dynamic content to sophisticated AV systems, we design, manufacture, install and manage the technology that brings environments to life — making them engaging, effective and reliable.
We work closely with our clients throughout the process, combining creative thinking, technical expertise and meticulous delivery to ensure every element performs as intended.
Latest News
Dataton WATCHOUT 7
2nd October 2026We are bringing the next generation of media playback to your projects with Dataton WATCHOUT 7. This release completely redefines scalability by moving away from traditional per-output pricing and shifting entirely to a total hardware canvas model.
A single WATCHOUT 7 license unlocks a massive cap of 70,778,880 pixels per media server. Because there are no restrictions on the number of display outputs you can divide the maximum pixel count in to, you have complete creative freedom to distribute those pixels however your hardware allows.
To put that pixel powerhouse into perspective, a single license can drive:
• 8 separate DCI 4K screens (4096 × 2160)
• 8 independent UHD 4K displays (3840 × 2160)
• 32 distinct Full HD feeds (1920 × 1080)
Whether you are designing expansive, high-density LED walls or complex projection mapping arrays, this model eliminates the need to buy extra software keys just to activate more physical plugs. You get maximum commercial efficiency out of a single server, significantly lowering your overall production and deployment overhead.
From high-profile live events to permanent installations, DVS and Dataton are here to help you achieve massive visual impact with an incredibly lean infrastructure.
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Dataton appoints DVS as new sales partner in UK
2nd October 2026Digital Video Systems (DVS) are thrilled to announce our official appointment as the UK Sales Partner for Dataton!
Dataton, a Swedish audiovisual software and hardware company best known as the creator of WATCHOUT, an industry-standard multi-display show composer and playback software.
Founded in 1973 by Björn Sandlund and headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, the company specializes in technology used to orchestrate complex visual displays for large-scale commercial and cultural installations
We are delighted to be the first port of call for current and new users of Dataton’s show composer software and media servers in the UK.
A leading supplier in the digital events and integration sectors since 1997, DVS has extensive experience with the Dataton product range. The company was among the first in the UK to build media servers for WATCHOUT, Dataton’s flagship show composer software, and has supplied Dataton hardware and software as part of its portfolio for around 25 years.
The partnership will strengthen Dataton’s presence in the UK and give customers direct access to DVS’s long-standing product and market expertise.
Joe Lawton, Business Development Director at Dataton, said: “DVS has an excellent reputation in the UK market. Their reach, focus on customer experience and commitment to finding the right solution for each application provide a strong foundation for supporting and expanding our UK customer base. We are delighted to welcome a sales partner with so much valuable expertise in-house and such a deep understanding of the UK market.”
Peter Topping, Director, DVS, said: “Dataton is, of course, a brand we know very well, but we’re particularly excited about the potential of the latest generations of WATCHOUT and WATCHPAX. We’re looking forward to working more closely with the team in Sweden and bringing the range to a broader audience."
Dataton WATCHOUT version 7.8.4 now available to download
7th September 2026WATCHOUT multi-display software is your fast track to creating spectacular shows. Use WATCHOUT to compose and manage all the different media elements in your show – video, still images, animations, graphics, live streams, sound – and then play it back on multiple displays. Perfectly synchronized, high resolution and right-on-cue.
You'll find WATCHOUT in action behind the scenes at live events, projection mapping, in broadcast studios, museums, show rooms, visitor attractions, cruise ships, houses of worship and experience centers. In other words – just about any market or application where you want multiple display devices and maximum impact.
June 2026: WATCHOUT 7.8 out now
It's Just a Computer...
3rd June 2026With nearly 30 years of experience designing and building high-end media systems for both our OEM clients and our own DVS range of Uni-Platform media servers, delivering faultless pixel output while running complex third-party software, is no small achievement. Even more challenging, and sometimes just for fun, is loading two or three different media playback applications onto the same system and getting them to communicate and operate seamlessly together. DVS Universal Platform Video
Yet, the common response is often, "It's just a computer."
The reality is that designing and integrating hardware technology capable of operating reliably and robustly in demanding real-world environments is neither accidental nor a matter of luck. It requires a deep understanding of the workflows that underpin the complete solution. Success comes not from simply providing a product that performs well in isolation, but from delivering a system that integrates effectively into a wider operational ecosystem.
This knowledge has been built over decades of learning, refinement, and practical application, rooted in the fundamental principles of the broadcast industry. Broadcast engineering has always demanded reliability, resilience, and precision, and it remains the benchmark from which we draw guidance, validation, and best practice today.
Technology evolves, software changes, and operational requirements become increasingly complex, but the foundations remain the same: understand the workflow, understand the environment, and design solutions that work consistently where they matter most.
Using this wealth of knowledge and experience, combined with a deep understanding of computer hardware, software, and modern operational workflows, we continue to add significant value to our Uni-Platform Media Servers.
Our approach extends far beyond simply supplying hardware. We develop and integrate powerful setup, operational, and management software that simplifies deployment, enhances reliability, and improves day-to-day system management. These tools are designed from real-world experience, addressing the practical challenges faced by operators, engineers, and system integrators in demanding environments.
By understanding not only the technology itself but also how it is used, maintained, and supported throughout its lifecycle, we create solutions that reduce complexity, streamline workflows, and maximise operational efficiency. The result is a platform that delivers more than performance alone—it provides confidence, control, and a superior user experience.
This is where decades of broadcast and media systems expertise make the difference. The hardware may be powerful, but it is the combination of intelligent software, proven workflows, and industry knowledge that transforms a computer into a professional media platform.
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The DVS G-SERIES GEN2R Uni-Platform Media Server Tops NOTCH Marks
20th May 2026Attention Notch users — we've done it again, introducing the DVS G-SERIES GEN2R Uni-Platform Media Server.
This powerhouse system has taken the top spot on the latest Notchmarks leaderboard.
Notchmarks is designed to stress-test core Notch rendering techniques, pushing GPU compute and bandwidth to their limits — and the DVS G-SERIES GEN2R Uni-Platform Media Server, has again delivered.
