Acquisition strengthens innovation capabilities and enhances MediaCeption solution, expanding market reach

Liège, Belgium | Tuesday 1 October 2024

EVS, a global leader in live video production technology, is pleased to announce the official completion of its acquisition of MOG Technologies. This announcement marks the finalization of the acquisition process, with all closing activities successfully completed. EVS now formally welcomes MOG Technologies into its portfolio, significantly enhancing its solutions offering and expanding market reach.

Following the signing of the initial agreement in August, both companies have already begun the integration process, with team members from both sides working closely together to ensure a seamless transition. The collaboration has been highly productive, and team members from MOG Technologies are excited to officially join the EVS family.

“The completion of this acquisition is a pivotal moment for us,” said Serge Van Herck, CEO of EVS. “We are thrilled to welcome the talented team at MOG Technologies and to integrate their state-of-the-art software-defined video solutions into our portfolio. Together, we are better positioned to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions for the media and broadcast industry, ensuring that our customers continue to receive the best technology and support available.”

As part of the integration, Luis Miguel Sampaio, former CEO of MOG Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm for the progress made so far and the opportunities that lie ahead. “Since the signing of the agreement, we have seen tremendous collaboration between our teams, and the integration is progressing smoothly,” said Sampaio. “The potential of our combined expertise is already becoming evident, and I am excited about the future we are building together. This acquisition opens up new possibilities of innovation, and I am confident that we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Sampaio’s leadership and insights will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that the combined companies unlock the full potential of this strategic partnership.

 

Positive customer response and continued collaboration

Customer feedback following the initial announcement of the signing in August has been overwhelmingly positive. Many customers have expressed their endorsement of our strategic direction. EVS demonstrated MOG’s products during the recent IBC trade show in Amsterdam, where the potential of integrating MOG’s ingest and transcoding products into EVS’s asset management solution MediaCeption® was showcased. As a result, the companies are on the verge of announcing an important customer project based on this integration, further highlighting the benefits of the acquisition.

“The alignment between our product lines has already proven valuable to customers,”continued Van Herck. “The integration of MOG’s file-based ingest and advanced transcoding product features into our MediaCeption solution will allow us to broaden EVS’s premium live production ecosystem. We are excited about what this means for the future of our combined value proposition.”

Looking ahead: a stronger future together

As of today, all team members of MOG Technologies have officially joined EVS. This collaboration strengthens EVS’s ability to innovate and invest in new technologies, particularly in software-defined ingest capabilities and cloud-based content management and distribution.

This acquisition will deliver strategic benefits, such as:

Expanded product and solution offerings: a more integrated range of solutions to streamline workflows, from ingest to distribution.

Increased innovation capacity: the acquisition adds a new R&D center, bringing the total number of EVS R&D centers to six. This expansion will help accelerate innovation and attract new talent to the company.

Enhanced customer support: broader support services to ensure customers benefit from the combined portfolio and expertise.

The integration of MOG Technologies is already underway and will further strengthen EVS’s commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring that it continues to deliver unparalleled solutions to its customers and stakeholders worldwide.

About EVS

We create return on emotion

EVS is globally recognized as a leading provider in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Spanning the entire production process, EVS solutions are trusted by production teams worldwide to deliver the most gripping live sports images, buzzing entertainment shows and breaking news to billions of viewers every day – and in real time. As we continue to expand our footprint, our dedication to sustainable growth for both our business and the industry is clearly demonstrated through our ESG strategy. This commitment is not only reflected in our results, but also in our high ratings from different agencies.

Headquartered in Liège, Belgium, the company has a global presence with offices in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and Latin America, employing over 700 team members and ensuring sales, training, and technical support to more than 100 countries.

EVS is a public company traded on Euronext Brussels: EVS, ISIN: BE0003820371. EVS is, amongst others, part of the Euronext Tech Leaders and Euronext BEL Mid indices

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