Samsung has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Cielo, a leader in AI-powered franchise solutions, aimed at transforming retail advertising and franchise operations. By combining Samsung’s VXT display technology with Cielo’s AI-driven platform, this collaboration introduces cutting-edge tools to improve digital marketing and enhance operational efficiency in franchise ecosystems.

Through this strategic alliance, Cielo is launching SmartSigns™, a Digital Signage as a Service (DaaS) solution that integrates Samsung’s VXT technology to deliver highly targeted, dynamic messaging to the right audience at the right time. By leveraging CieloVision’s KYAI™ (Know Your Audience Intelligence) for real-time analytics and AI-driven advertising, businesses can now gain deeper insights into consumer engagement.

SmartSigns™: A Game-Changing Solution for Digital Signage

SmartSigns™ is designed to make digital signage more intelligent, enabling businesses to deploy content that is not only visually appealing but also effective in driving engagement. The solution incorporates AI cameras, VXT Pro licenses, AI tasks, marketing credits, and CieloEssentials remote support, providing a comprehensive plug-and-play system for businesses in retail and franchise sectors. Starting at just $199/month per display, SmartSigns™ simplifies the management and deployment of digital signage ecosystems, with no upfront expenses.

“We’re thrilled to bring our SmartSigns™ vision to life with Samsung,” said Imre Szenttornyay, CEO of Cielo. “By combining Samsung’s leading-edge VXT platform with Cielo’s AI and analytics, we’re delivering a fully integrated solution that helps businesses meet modern consumer demands. Our mission is to make AI-driven insights accessible to every franchise operator, fueling growth and innovation across retail sectors.”

CieloVision™ KYAI™: AI-Driven Analytics for Smarter Advertising

The heart of this partnership lies in CieloVision™’s KYAI™, an AI-powered platform designed to provide businesses with real-time analytics on consumer sentiment, dwell time, and behavior patterns. This allows businesses to create highly targeted, measurable advertising campaigns that engage consumers more effectively while improving ROI. In addition to boosting consumer engagement, these tools also help mitigate risks and ensure compliance in franchise operations.

How This Partnership Enhances Retail and Franchise Operations

“Samsung is proud to welcome Cielo to the DaaS partnership, enhancing the ecosystem with innovative tools for business growth and efficiency,” said Alex Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through this partnership, VXT users across industries like retail, hospitality, and quick-service restaurants can access Cielo’s AI-driven solutions, allowing them to effortlessly create and deploy industry-specific content that drives impactful engagement and streamlines operations.”

This collaboration is built on Cielo’s SmartFranchise™ framework, which serves managed service providers (MSPs) and franchise operators in industries such as quick-service restaurants, family entertainment, and retail. The solutions help reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and deliver impactful marketing outcomes, ultimately driving business growth and transformation.

Through this strategic partnership, Samsung and Cielo are setting new standards in digital signage and AI-driven advertising, offering businesses the tools they need to meet modern consumer demands while improving operational efficiency. With solutions like SmartSigns™ and CieloVision™ KYAI™, businesses can leverage powerful AI insights to create smarter, more effective advertising campaigns, revolutionizing franchise operations across multiple sectors.