Archive of the Mergers, acquisitions Category

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

Agreement Combines Isilon Clustered Storage With OmniBus iTX Broadcast Playout System for Industry-Leading TV-by-IT Solution

DENVER — Aug. 23, 2007 – OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with Isilon® Systems, the leader in clustered storage. Isilon IQ clustered storage systems will be offered as recommended storage for OmniBus iTX, the groundbreaking IT-based broadcast automation and playout system. more

July 30, 2007, Microwave Radio Communications today announced its US parent company, Vislink Holdings Inc has acquired Focus Communications, Inc, trading as Western Technical Services (WTS).

WTS, based in Orange County, California, specializes in the design and installation of video and data microwave communications, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE), cellular and PCS, satellite, video surveillance, fiber optics and site control systems. WTS has been a Value Added Reseller (VAR) representing Microwave Radio Communications since its formation in 1990. WTS currently employs circa 20 people. The founders and management team are all remaining to expand the business substantially following the acquisition.

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GLENDALE CA, July 23, 2007–National TeleConsultants (NTC), the nation‘s largest provider of strategic technology consulting, facility design, engineering, and systems-integration services for the media industry, has expanded its West Coast offices with a move to a 22-story premier commercial tower at 550 North Brand Boulevard, in Glendale, California. Located just a quarter-mile south of its previous West Coast headquarters, NTC‘s new office occupies two full floors at 550 North Brand Boulevard and more than doubles the company‘s floor space to over 32,000 square feet. NTC also maintains a major presence on the East Coast, with a New York office located at 1180 Avenue of the Americas, in midtown Manhattan, as well as a 15,000 sq. ft. Implementation and System Integration facility in Glendale.

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Following the Telex acquisition:

Bosch founds new business unit Bosch Communications Systems—established January 1st, 2007

Burnsville, MN Following the recent acquisition of Telex Communications by Bosch Security Systems in late 2006, the company announced that the title and structure of the Bosch organization that contains professional audio product brands Telex, RTS, Electro-Voice (EV), Dynacord, Midas, and Klark Teknik will be named Bosch Communications Systems effective January 1st, 2007.

The creation of Bosch Communications Systems — a business unit of Bosch Security Systems — sees Bosch poised to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of professional audio, wireless, life safety and communication equipment. Bosch systems have been installed in a wide range of applications, such as large stadium and airport projects where customer demand for turnkey solutions combined with security systems is growing. Likewise, the recently acquired brands Telex, RTS, Electro-Voice (EV), Dynacord, Midas, and Klark Teknik are renowned for their role in the world’s most critical, high-profile installations and events. Like Bosch, these brands carry significant cultural cachet and valued histories in research and development. For example, U.S.-based Electro-Voice (EV) celebrates its 80th Anniversary in 2007.

The creation of Bosch Communications Systems expands the breadth of Bosch Security Systems video surveillance, intrusion alarm, fire alarm and evacuation systems management, access control, and communications systems portfolio. With some 7,800 associates, the division is represented at more than 40 locations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. The acquisition of Telex-related brands further expands the company’s global presence.

For more information, visit the Bosch Communications Systems webpage: www.boschcommunications.com