MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 2, 2009) – Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ camera’s and camera control systems is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Andrew Berger to the position of Broadcast Product Manager.
New to Vaddio, Berger is not new to the professional broadcast industry. His experience encompasses an extensive 20-plus years background in the broadcast industry with technical, business, marketing and product development experience. In his new role, Berger will identify market needs in the broadcast industry and be responsible for implementing Vaddio’s broadcast products and channel strategy.
“I could not be more pleased with this announcement,” says Rob Sheeley, President of Vaddio. “Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Vaddio that will be critical as we continue our mission to develop our technologies to meet the needs of the professional broadcast industry.”
Berger’s track record includes Sony Broadcast and Professional Division more
Iroquois, ON, Canada – March 16, 2009 – Ross Video today announced the completion of its acquisition of Media Refinery. The Netherlands based company is the developer of XPression, a high end, feature rich, 2D/3D high definition character generator and motion graphics system. more
Combination Extends Worldwide Customer Base; Strengthens Technology Leadership; Accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings with Substantial Synergies
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and TEL AVIV, Israel — Dec. 23, 2008 — Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT - News) and Scopus Video Networks Limited (NASDAQ: SCOP - News), a global provider of digital video networking solutions, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which Harmonic will acquire Scopus. The acquisition will extend Harmonic’s worldwide customer base and strengthen its market and technology leadership, particularly in international video broadcast, contribution and distribution markets. more
DENVER, CO, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is breaking new ground by launching a gallery of custom-printed acoustical panels at this year’s CEDIA show (Booth 630). Auralex Acoustics is exclusively the first to market SonicPrint, its custom-printed ProPanels featuring “The Art of Sound” theme which blends unlimited design and style options for any room with the company’s acoustically proven technology of its ProPanel product line. more
Reno, NV, September 4, 2008 – KRNV-TV News 4 will be giving viewers the best seat in the house as the 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race takes flight on September 5 through September 7. The station will broadcast the “Hare & Hound: Hunting Balloon-Style” event in HD using four of RF Central’s RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitters and four of its RFX-RMR-II rack mount receivers as more than 100 vibrant hot air balloons take to the Nevada skies. more
LAKEWOOD, NJ, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, is aiding the Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) in its continuing efforts to increase opportunities for women in the audio engineering industry. Neutrik is donating two of its “Easy Patch” Bantam TT patchbays to WAM to be used as central connection points in the organization’s newly constructed recording studio. more
LAS VEGAS, NV, JUNE 18, 2008 — Gepco (Booth C3419), an industry leader in the manufacturing of professional audio and video cables, is expanding its fiber cable assembly offerings to include Neutrik® OpticalCon® and Amphenol TAC-4 and TAC-12 cable assemblies. Gepco’s complete line of fiber cable assemblies will be on display at InfoComm 2008, June 18-20. more
ROANOKE, VA, June 2, 2008—Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq GM:OCCF) announced today that it has acquired Superior Modular Products Incorporated (doing business as SMP Data Communications), a leading supplier of fiber optic and copper connectivity products for the data communications industry. The transaction was consummated on May 30, 2008, and now SMP Data Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Cable Corporation. Optical Cable Corporation acquired SMP Data Communications from Preformed Line Products Company (Nasdaq GM: PLPC) for a purchase price of $11.5 million, subject to certain minimum working capital requirements and related purchase price adjustments. The transaction was effected by an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 30, 2008, whereby SMP Data Communications merged with a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Cable Corporation.
“Our long-term strategy for Optical Cable includes expanding our product offerings to provide our customers with more complete cabling and connectivity solutions. This acquisition builds on Optical Cable’s strong presence in the enterprise market and is a major step toward fulfilling our long-term vision for Optical Cable,” stated Neil Wilkin, President and CEO of Optical Cable Corporation. more
Prism Sound, manufacturer of premium-quality interfaces and converters for the recording and broadcast markets, has acquired the business and intellectual property rights of SADiE, formerly owned by Studio Audio and Video Ltd.
The acquisition marks a new chapter in the histories of both businesses. The SADiE brand has long been held in high regard by the pro audio and broadcast industries for the quality and performance of its PC-based digital audio workstation products. Prism Sound is best known by this market for its high end A/D and D/A converters for mastering, tracking and post production. The merging of the two businesses under the Prism Sound name creates a stronger and more potent player in the market for high-quality audio production tools.
Prism Sound directors Graham Boswell and Ian Dennis negotiated the deal after learning that SADiE Studio Audio & Video Ltd had gone into administration in February. more
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Dec. 13, 2007 — Omneon, Inc., a leading provider of media server and active storage systems for the broadcast and digital content storage markets, today announced that it has acquired Castify Networks, a provider of software-based solutions for managing the distribution of digital content over the Internet and private Intranets. more
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