Artel Video Systems has acquired selected intellectual property from ARG ElectroDesign. The transaction is intended to provide Artel with core IP switch technology from the Quarra 1G and 10G IP Switch family. In addition, Artel will take over the Automatic Repeat Query (ARQ) product line, which serves Reliable Internet Streaming Transport (RIST) for video applications.
"As we continue to expand our IP portfolio with organic developments, we also look for key technology partners to support the additional areas of our short- and midterm product roadmap," said Mike Rizzo, president and CEO of Artel. "Our broadcast, government, and service provider customers are asking us to bring new and innovative products to market to support the IP transition within their workflows. These products will enable us to further enhance our position by providing four new IP-centric products to market immediately."
In April, Artel announced an exclusive partnership to distribute both product lines in the North American market. As a result of the acquisition, Artel will now manufacture and distribute the Quarra andARQ product lines at its North American headquarters in Westford, MA.
Richard Bell, previous CTO of ARG, has joined Artel on a full-time basis in an engineering leadership role.
Artel will showcase the acquired technologies at IBC2017 in Amsterdam.
