Key Things to Know:
- Uniguest has acquired Visix, the Atlanta-based provider of enterprise digital signage, room management and visual communications technology.
- The deal expands Uniguest’s presence in the corporate and higher education markets.
- Visix has operated for more than 40 years, serving clients with digital signage, room scheduling and wayfinding systems.
- Uniguest is a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital and has made prior acquisitions across healthcare, senior living, hospitality, sports, education and enterprise markets.
What Did Uniguest Announce?
Uniguest announced the acquisition of Visix, the Atlanta-based provider of enterprise digital signage, room management and visual communications solutions. The move expands Uniguest’s presence in the corporate and higher education markets and strengthens its position as a provider of engagement technologies across multiple end user environments.
Who Is Visix?
Visix is a digital signage and visual communications company that has operated for more than four decades. The company helps organizations communicate through secure, scalable and customizable technology. Its digital signage, room scheduling solutions and wayfinding systems support clients that want to modernize communication, improve safety and create more connected experiences for employees, students and visitors.
Why Did Uniguest Acquire Visix?
Uniguest acquired Visix to deepen its reach into workplace and campus communications, a growing priority for the company. Expanding into these verticals brings together Visix’s established market presence and Uniguest’s global scale.
“Workplace and campus communications are becoming increasingly critical as organizations look for better ways to connect with their people,” says Matt Goche, CEO of Uniguest. “Expanding deeper into these verticals has been a strategic priority for us, and bringing Visix into Uniguest accelerates that vision. Their established presence in the market, combined with our global reach and engagement expertise, positions us to deliver even more impactful solutions to the customers we serve.”
What Does the Deal Mean for Visix?
The deal connects Visix with a fast-growing global organization that shares its values, according to Visix leadership. The company says the transition is a natural fit built around collaboration.
“This is a tremendous moment for Visix and our team,” says Sean Matthews, CEO of Visix. “Joining a global organization like Uniguest, one that is growing quickly and is committed to building a strong, collaborative culture, feels like a natural fit for us. We’re excited to join a company that shares our values, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together.”
How Does the Acquisition Fit Uniguest’s Strategy?
The acquisition supports Uniguest’s strategy to bring digital signage and engagement technologies together under one global platform. It also creates opportunities to deliver a broader suite of solutions to customers across corporate campuses, universities, healthcare systems and other complex environments.
Who Owns Uniguest?
Uniguest is a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital. The addition of Visix marks another expansion of Uniguest’s digital engagement ecosystem, following acquisitions across healthcare, senior living, hospitality, sports, education and enterprise markets.
