Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision”), a provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions, announced an agreement to acquire AVIWEST S.A.S. (“Aviwest”). With the addition of Aviwest, Haivision, headquartered in Canada, will have a comprehensive video contribution solution portfolio to address the growing demand for live, high-quality video content in broadcast, sports and live event production.
The acquisition by Haivision will combine two industry leaders in low latency video contribution, per a statement by Haivision. Haivision is a vendor for low latency “wired” broadcast video networks; Aviwest is a vendor for low latency wireless broadcast video networks.
The acquisition will bring mobile networking (5G/4G cellular) and patented network bonding capabilities to Haivision’s solution portfolio. Combined with Aviwest, Haivision will be an “unmatched provider of low latency broadcast technology solutions for any live event,” says the company in a statement.
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Founded in 2008, Aviwest is a provider of mobile IP-based video contribution systems and a pioneer in transmission of live video over cellular networks. The company has a history of innovation including many world firsts: portable cellular video transmission, live video transmission over a 4G network implementing QoS, and live 4K video transmission over a 5G network. Aviwest has also received two EmmyÒ Awards for its SST networking technology for reliable transmission of video over bonded networks.
Globally, broadcasters television stations, and production houses rely on Aviwest technology in their day-to-day coverage of sporting and other live events.
Furthermore, Aviwest solutions are used extensively in support of major international sporting events. Headquartered in Rennes (Saint-Grégoire), France, Aviwest has more than 70 employees with field operations globally.
On March 16 at 9 am EST, Haivision will host a virtual CTO discussion, Haivision & Aviwest: The Future of Broadcast Video Contribution, sharing the strategy and vision of the acquisition. Featuring Mahmoud Al-Daccak, CTO of Haivision, and Ronan Poullaouec, CTO of Aviwest, attendees will learn how this important acquisition is poised to change the face of broadcast contribution. To attend the webinar visit haivision.com/resources/webinars/cto-discussion/.
