Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News
02/10/2002
Pinnacle Systems acquire VOB Computersysteme
Pinnacle Systems have acquired VOB Computersysteme GmbH, a privately held company based in Dortmund, Germany.
VOB Computersysteme Gmbh specialise in writable CD and DVD products and technology. The company was acquired for a total purchase price of approximately $7 million, consisting of $4 million in cash and the issuance of $3 million worth of Pinnacle Systems common stock. The company will be merged into the Pinnacle Systems Business and Consumer division. Pinnacle Systems acquired all intellectual property, products and software rights, along with all other assets and liabilities of the company and will account for this transaction as a purchase.
Pinnacle Systems plan to combine VOB Computersysteme’s writable CD and DVD technology with Pinnacle’s DVD and consumer video authoring solutions to enable the recording of data, music and video to both CDs and DVDs.
(GB)
VOB Computersysteme Gmbh specialise in writable CD and DVD products and technology. The company was acquired for a total purchase price of approximately $7 million, consisting of $4 million in cash and the issuance of $3 million worth of Pinnacle Systems common stock. The company will be merged into the Pinnacle Systems Business and Consumer division. Pinnacle Systems acquired all intellectual property, products and software rights, along with all other assets and liabilities of the company and will account for this transaction as a purchase.
Pinnacle Systems plan to combine VOB Computersysteme’s writable CD and DVD technology with Pinnacle’s DVD and consumer video authoring solutions to enable the recording of data, music and video to both CDs and DVDs.
(GB)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
13/06/2005
Pinnacle Systems Deko graphics systems enhance televised beauty pageant
Pinnacle Systems, a leader in digital video solutions, announced that its Pinnacle Deko real-time graphics system was selected to deliver the new grap
Pinnacle Systems Deko graphics systems enhance televised beauty pageant
Pinnacle Systems, a leader in digital video solutions, announced that its Pinnacle Deko real-time graphics system was selected to deliver the new grap
30/06/2003
Pinnacle Systems acquire Dazzle
Pinnacle Systems have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Dazzle home video editing business from SCM Microsystems, a leading provider
Pinnacle Systems acquire Dazzle
Pinnacle Systems have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Dazzle home video editing business from SCM Microsystems, a leading provider
20/12/2002
Pinnacle Systems to acquire Steinberg Media Technologies
Pinnacle Systems have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the stock of Steinberg Media Technologies AG, bas
Pinnacle Systems to acquire Steinberg Media Technologies
Pinnacle Systems have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the stock of Steinberg Media Technologies AG, bas
17/09/2001
PINNACLE SYSTEMS ACQUIRE FAST MULTIMEDIA
PINNACLE Systems, one of the leaders in professional and consumer video solutions, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement t
PINNACLE SYSTEMS ACQUIRE FAST MULTIMEDIA
PINNACLE Systems, one of the leaders in professional and consumer video solutions, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement t
17/07/2002
Pinnacle Systems unveil Liquid Silver Version 4
Pinnacle Systems has announced the immediate availability of Pinnacle Liquid Silver Version 4, the company’s flagship editing system for postproductio
Pinnacle Systems unveil Liquid Silver Version 4
Pinnacle Systems has announced the immediate availability of Pinnacle Liquid Silver Version 4, the company’s flagship editing system for postproductio
29/07/2005
Advanced Broadcast Services choose Pinnacle Systems
Advanced Broadcast Services is using Pinnacle Systems’ MediaStream 8000 server to help double channel capacity as it swells from 15 to 30. Situated at
Advanced Broadcast Services choose Pinnacle Systems
Advanced Broadcast Services is using Pinnacle Systems’ MediaStream 8000 server to help double channel capacity as it swells from 15 to 30. Situated at
21/07/2005
Pinnacle Systems tees up to deliver live graphics for US Open
Pinnacle Systems has announced that its Pinnacle Deko real-time broadcast graphics system was selected by the United States Golf Association and all b
Pinnacle Systems tees up to deliver live graphics for US Open
Pinnacle Systems has announced that its Pinnacle Deko real-time broadcast graphics system was selected by the United States Golf Association and all b
08/06/2005
Saudi TV opts for Pinnacle Systems' Deko 3000
Continuing its lead in Saudi Arabian broadcasting, Saudi TV, the Host Broadcaster for the First Islamic Solidarity Games, selected Pinnacle Systems fo
Saudi TV opts for Pinnacle Systems' Deko 3000
Continuing its lead in Saudi Arabian broadcasting, Saudi TV, the Host Broadcaster for the First Islamic Solidarity Games, selected Pinnacle Systems fo
27/05/2005
Pinnacle Systems achieves world’s first native-MXF-based tapeless broadcast facility
The world’s first native-MXF-based tapeless broadcast facility, created by Pinnacle Systems with Sony Middle East’s network infrastructure, has succes
Pinnacle Systems achieves world’s first native-MXF-based tapeless broadcast facility
The world’s first native-MXF-based tapeless broadcast facility, created by Pinnacle Systems with Sony Middle East’s network infrastructure, has succes
23/03/2005
Avid Technology acquires Pinnacle Systems in cash and stock deal
Avid Technology has announced the acquisition of Pinnacle Systems for an estimated $482 million. Avid has entered into a definitive agreement to acqui
Avid Technology acquires Pinnacle Systems in cash and stock deal
Avid Technology has announced the acquisition of Pinnacle Systems for an estimated $482 million. Avid has entered into a definitive agreement to acqui
03/02/2005
Pinnacle Systems focuses on DVB-T at CeBIT
The trends in DVB-T-based television will be a central feature of Pinnacle Systems' presentation at CeBIT (Hall 2, Stand D 34) this year, to be held i
Pinnacle Systems focuses on DVB-T at CeBIT
The trends in DVB-T-based television will be a central feature of Pinnacle Systems' presentation at CeBIT (Hall 2, Stand D 34) this year, to be held i
05/01/2005
David Barnby appointed General Manager of Pinnacle Systems EMEA
Pinnacle Systems has named David Barnby General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Barnby, a veteran sales and marketing ex
David Barnby appointed General Manager of Pinnacle Systems EMEA
Pinnacle Systems has named David Barnby General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Barnby, a veteran sales and marketing ex
19/10/2004
Pinnacle Systems launches new ThunderMX server
Pinnacle Systems has introduced its new ThunderMX live production server. A fully-featured still store with an available powerful clip support option,
Pinnacle Systems launches new ThunderMX server
Pinnacle Systems has introduced its new ThunderMX live production server. A fully-featured still store with an available powerful clip support option,
12/10/2004
RTV Drenthe goes on air with Pinnacle Systems Vortex
Pinnacle Systems has announced that RTV Drenthe, the regional Netherlands broadcaster, has gone on air with the networked installation of its Vortex P
RTV Drenthe goes on air with Pinnacle Systems Vortex
Pinnacle Systems has announced that RTV Drenthe, the regional Netherlands broadcaster, has gone on air with the networked installation of its Vortex P
09/09/2004
Pinnacle Systems launches Liquid Edition version 6
Pinnacle Systems, a leader in digital video solutions, has introduced Pinnacle Liquid Edition version 6, the newest version of Pinnacle's advanced vid
Pinnacle Systems launches Liquid Edition version 6
Pinnacle Systems, a leader in digital video solutions, has introduced Pinnacle Liquid Edition version 6, the newest version of Pinnacle's advanced vid
