Huntsville, Alabama – April 10, 2010- PESA, a major provider of reliable and innovative router transport solutions, and AXON, an industry leader in modular distribution, processing, conversion and image display processors, today announced a strategic partnership that will deliver best of breed integrated solutions to customers in North America.

This partnership provides solutions available today for integrated video routing, conversion, signal processing and multi-image display solutions. Customers will be able to leverage AXON’s capabilities of 3G, 3D-TV, SD/HD-SDI, video & audio processing and conversion gear for coax and fiber optics integrated with PESA’s wide range of routing switcher product offerings. Managed thru an integrated software package, the PESA AXON offering provides a complete solution to address the diverse needs of broadcast and other audio video professionals.

“AXON’s leadership is well recognized throughout the world,� said Howard Sutton, PESA’s Executive Chairman. “Modular distribution and conversion technology is a key component of our strategic direction that will expand the effectiveness of our routing and signal processing solutions to our customers.�

“With its long history and excellent track record with a large range of major accounts PESA is a household name in the North American broadcasting market� said Jan Eveleens, AXON CEO. “Combining our well-proven Synapse modular signal processing and conversion system and our powerful Cortex monitoring & control system with PESA’s advanced routing solutions will result in a range of totally new and innovative solutions for our mutual customers.�

PESA will combine more than 37 years of high definition video routing and switching experience with AXON’s 20+ years of extensive modular product line expertise, enabling both companies to provide full AV solutions for customers of all sizes – from small production facilities to large enterprises.

For more information go to www.pesa.com and www.axon.tv

Press Contact PESA
Dan E. Holland
VP, Product Marketing
256-726-9200
dholland@pesa.com

Press Contact AXON
Geertjan Gussen
Director of Marketing
+31 161 850450
geertjan.gussen@axon.tv

About PESA
Located in Huntsville, Alabama, and with regional offices throughout the United States, PESA is a leading manufacturer of high end analog and digital routing and signal distribution products used in professional AV, broadcasting, industrial, educational, medical, religious, and government markets. PESA’s products are represented worldwide through a network of professional dealers and distributors. For more information, visit www.pesa.com

About AXON
Located in Gilze, the Netherlands, AXON develops, manufactures and markets modular systems and equipment for the processing of audio and video signals, serving many of the major players in the broadcasting industry. AXON creates space and cost effective solutions for a flexible and high-density infrastructure and aims to delight every customer that it serves. AXON’s engineers, designers, sales team, back office support team and distributors are driven by our customer’s success; we actively seek the challenge of staying ahead in development, innovation, customer-loyalty and customer satisfaction. The long and personal involvement with our international customer base of acclaimed broadcasting companies is testimony to AXON’s dedication to supporting and serving a worldwide industry. For more information, visit www.axon.tv

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