Screen Subtitling Acquires SysMedia

Screen Subtitling Systems has now acquired fellow broadcast technology company, SysMedia Limited.
The combination of these two successful, sector-leading, businesses offers an opportunity for customers to benefit from the integrated product range and extensive industry expertise created by this unification.
Screen’s Managing Director, Matt Deakin said: “The combination of Screen and SysMedia marks an exciting new development in the industry - it combines decades of expertise in subtitling and broadcast technology and will harmonise world-leading product ranges.
“Existing and prospective customers of both businesses will benefit from an integrated product range and a collective knowledge pool that will pave the way for exciting, future product development.”
Originally founded in 1976, Screen pioneered and launched the first ever electronic subtitling system, providing the first digital character generator to the BBC. The firm continued to extend its reputation in the industry as an innovator by launching the first DVB subtitling system in 1998 and then by introducing its Polistream subtitle transmission system in 2002.
With the arrival in 2009 of its smaller and more environmentally friendly Polistream Black, Screen satisfied customer demand for sustainability and tighter rack-space budgets.
This year, Screen has led the way in 3D subtitling technology with its ground-breaking product 3DITOR.
Andrew Lambourne, SysMedia’s Chief Executive commented: “Formalising our union with Screen is a vastly positive strategy for each of the respective businesses and our customers alike. We are looking forward to capitalising on our synergies with Screen and to continuing to grow a successful business.”
(BMcN/CD)