Chicago, IL (May 2, 2008)—Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity equipment, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Keyspan, a leading provider of computer connectivity solutions. Keyspan offers adapters, servers, cables and remote controls for home, school and office environments. more

BEAVERTON, OREGON, April 10, 2008 — In a major expansion of its audio engineering research and development capabilities, BIAMP® Systems today announced the acquisition of Creative Audio, of Brisbane QLD Australia. The acquisition, which was announced by BIAMP Systems President Ralph Lockhart, provides the company with immediate access to a highly evolved and experienced engineering development team that will enable BIAMP Systems to accelerate its R&D programs in digital audio networking technologies. more

Prism Sound, manufacturer of premium-quality interfaces and converters for the recording and broadcast markets, has acquired the business and intellectual property rights of SADiE, formerly owned by Studio Audio and Video Ltd. more

March 31, 2008 – The RapcoHorizon Company, a whole owned subsidiary of VTG Holdings Inc., announced today that they have signed a definitive sale agreement as of February 29th, 2008, with RHC management, in conjunction with Midwest Mezzanine Funds, and Busch O’Donnell Capitol Partners, both equity investment groups, for the sale of the company’s stock and assets. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. VTG Holdings Inc., stock and all assets have transferred to the newly formed RHC Holding Corporation. The RapcoHorizon Company, www.rapcohorizon.com, is a market leader in audio, video and data cable manufacturing for the audio retail, A/V installation, Home Theater, and Datacom markets. RHC Holding Corp. provides interconnectivity products with revenues exceeding $65 million annually. more

Italian InStore Communications Leader, SkyRec, to Deploy Private IPTV Network to Hundreds of McDonald‘s Restaurants Throughout Italy Using CodecSys

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BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Broadcast International (OTCBB: BCST) (“BI”) announced a European IPTV/digital signage customer for its breakthrough video compression software, CodecSys. more

PHOENIX, AZ, November 5, 2007–Loyd Ivey and Hardy Martin are pleased to announce the merger of their two companies, Atlas Sound, founded in 1934, and Innovative Electronic Designs (IED), founded in 1978. more

RICHARDSON, Texas - Oct. 2, 2007 - AMX® announced today that it has acquired ProCon Technology, a UK-based manufacturer of audio/video (A/V) switching and control equipment. With this acquisition, AMX‘s product portfolio will include a new line up of configurable control keypad systems, switchers and distribution amplifiers specifically designed to simplify the way people interact with, and use, A/V equipment in simpler, single-room environments. more

Portland, Ore., Sept. 6, 2007 — One year after an investment group PHX AP Acquisitions purchased Phoenix Gold International, the new management team has renamed the parent company Rodin effective immediately. Individual brand names Phoenix Gold, AudioSource, and Carver remain unchanged.

“Since the acquisition last year, we have taken the Phoenix Gold, AudioSource, and Carver brands in new and exciting directions, so it was only right that our overall corporate identity change with the times,” explained Tom O‘Mara, president of Rodin and part of the investment team that acquired Phoenix Gold Int‘l in July 2006. “Our new company is completely focused on our home brands‘ efforts in the custom installation business, as well as bringing the Phoenix Gold car audio division back to prosperity. We believe with our product offerings in the speakers, amplifiers, and accessories categories that we now provide complete solutions for dealers, distributors, and the CI market.” more

America‘s Leading Distributor of Custom Home Electronics adds Innovative Manufacturer of Rock-Like Outdoor Speakers to Roster of Best Brands

Van Nuys, Calif.–August 6, 2007–AVAD LLC, America‘s leading distributor of custom home electronics, announced today that the company has entered into a distribution agreement with Rockustics Inc., providers of high-fidelity, all-weather outdoor speakers for both home and commercial applications. more

Synergies Create Complete and Most Advanced Image Presentation and Processing Solutions

CYPRESS, CA - (July 9, 2007) - Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, announced today that it has acquired Vista Controls Systems (Vista), makers of the world’s most powerful video processing systems, including the acclaimed Vista Spyder. more