The rise in outdoor signage is just one example of the increased use of outdoor power supplies. Today, digital signage is used in transport hubs, bus, train and tram stops for passenger information; information points in the same transport hubs; in municipal areas or areas of interest to provide information; and there are increasing levels of interactive digital advertising displays in the high street and on main traffic routes.

Another driver is the use of 5G services which brings faster, richer mobile networks with low latency, higher capacity and faster upload and download speeds to deliver connectivity for smart cities and smart buildings as well as telecommunications, security, satellite and radio services.

These applications rely on reliable power supplies which are able to withstand harsh outdoor environmental conditions. These can range from high and low temperature extremes to wind, rain and snow. In addition, they are often installed in hard...