Ross Video has finalized an agreement to acquire Bannister Lake Software (BL Soft), a developer known for its data-driven graphics applications.
This acquisition is intended to enhance Ross’ XPression Graphics Solution Set by integrating and automating the management of various data feeds. These include elements such as branding, tickers, gaming, and election data.
Product Integration
BL Soft offers a range of products, including a suite of HTML5 tools for creating and publishing graphics. These tools are designed to support cloud-based playout, production applications, and other platforms like websites, apps, and digital signage systems. BL Soft’s main product, Chameleon, offers a comprehensive solution for real-time data management across multiple domains such as news, sports, and financial updates. Chameleon allows users to create dynamic visuals such as tickers and full-frame graphics, which can be rendered into HTML5 data streams or through XPression Graphics as video streams.
Company Background and Future Prospects
With a history spanning 31 years, Bannister Lake Software has established itself as a reliable creator of data-driven graphic solutions, earning a reputation for technological robustness and excellent customer support. Georg Hentsch, the President of Bannister Lake Software, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, noting the potential benefits from Ross Video’s global presence.
About Ross Video
Ross powers live video productions for billions of global viewers daily with the industry’s widest range of high-impact, high-efficiency solutions, and services. Ross makes it easy to create compelling news, weather, and sports broadcasts, engaging content for sports stadium screens, entertainment shows and rock concerts, educational institutions, legislative assemblies, corporate presentations and inspiring content for houses of worship.
News source: https://www.rossvideo.com/