ChyronHego finalises acquisition of Hybrid
WORLD: ChyronHego has finalised its acquisition of Paris-based manufacturer Hybrid, as the company aims to become a premier software suite for video content creation. Hybrid offers...
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Riedel buys two intercom manufacturers
WORLD: With the acquisition of ASL Intercom BV and Delec Audio - und Videotechnik GmbH, Riedel Communications has expanded its portfolio of intercom technology in live entertainmen...
API adds new dealer
INDONESIA: API has added to its dealer line up with the appointment of Jakarta-based Audio Station. The American manufacturer joins a host of respected brands in the dealer’s stabl...
Aimline names new distributor for Singapore
SINGAPORE: Electro Acoustics Research (1999) Pte Ltd (E.A.R.) has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Aimline audio products in Singapore. The agreement follows a three...
Blackmagic acquires Fairlight
WORLD: Video specialist, Blackmagic Design, has entered the audio side of the industry through the acquisition of fellow Australian company, Fairlight. The deal sees Blackmagic add...
Qvest Media acquires new majority shareholder
WORLD: The RAG-Stiftung (RAG Foundation) is the new majority shareholder of Qvest Media Group as it acquires a large number of shares from the company’s founders, Gunnar Wellen and...
BroadStream invests in APAC growth
APAC: Due to continued growth it has experienced in Asia Pacific countries, BroadStream Solutions has invested in additional resources to add focus on the APAC region. This has inc...
Telestream acquires Vidcheck
WORLD: Quality control software manufacturer Vidcheck has been acquired by Telestream LLC. Vidcheck states that Telestream will be able to offer its products globally via its world...
UAE’s pro A/V market diversifies, grows and thrives
UAE: As the first edition of Pro Light & Sound Middle East approaches, trends in the region point towards continued growth for the A/V industry. The international trade show ta...
TSL to offer fibre and structured cabling service
WORLD: Hot on the heels of celebrating its 30th birthday, TSL Systems is set to announce its new fibre and structured cabling service at the upcoming IBC. The service ha...
Gartner and IDC recognise Polycom as a market leader
WORLD: Polycom has been named a leader of the videoconferencing market by technology industry analysis firm Gartner in its July 2016 Group Video Systems Magic Quadrant, marking the...
High-profile names form d&b advisory board
WORLD: d&b audiotechnik has announced that Rolf Hagemann, David Claringbold and Paul Whiting will form its new advisory board. The German manufacturer has appointed the board t...
GSL restructures
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai-based distributor, GSL Professional, has announced a new company structure. The restructuring sees the establishment of two new application specific divisions, p...
Lee Charteris to step down from Flash
UAE: Lee Charteris is set to step down from his role as vice president of operations at Flash Entertainment. Mr Charteris has been the head of operations for the Abu Dhabi-based ev...
HME adds Trilogy to Clear-Com
WORLD: Trilogy Communications has joined the HME portfolio following its purchase through Clear-Com. Trilogy will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clear-Com out...
ADB acquired by Osram
WORLD: Osram continues to expand within the entertainment sector with the acquisition of ADB TTV SAS. Specialising in lighting products for use in television studios and theatres,...
Ecler predicts double-digit growth
WORLD: At half a century in age, Ecler is experiencing and enjoying continued growth. Sales increased for the company by 25 per cent in 2015, and with the first half of 2016 having...
Elite Screens HK to handle ME sales
MIDDLE EAST: Elite Screens has announced that its recently opened Hong Kong office will now handle sales for the Middle East. The operation is led by Simon Tang who has 20 years’ e...
