Ross Video Acquires Automated Data Systems (ADS)

Monday, March 10, 2014 [Iroquois, Ontario, Canada] – Ross Video has acquired Automated Data Systems (ADS) of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, USA. ADS is known for innovative, feature packed and easy to use solutions for data delivery, automation and broadcast production requirements – their main product line being EZNews.

EZNews is a newsroom editorial system used by television journalists to produce newscasts, and includes features like script writing, teleprompting and graphics automation. Ross will continue to support the EZNews product while offering clients a compelling opportunity to move to Ross’ own Newsroom Computer System product, Inception.

“EZNews is popular among colleges and universities training broadcast journalists for the industry – a very important long term customer base for Ross,” said David Ross, CEO, Ross Video. “We will also continue to support EZPrompt, a popular, low cost windows based teleprompting software system with over 6,000 customers. This is a great step for Ross.  We look forward to the opportunity to grow even more into the newsroom market – and also welcoming three new staff from ADS to the Ross mix.”

“This is an exciting step for everyone at ADS, and I look forward to transitioning EZNews and our ADS customer base over to Ross,” said Bill Sacia, former President of EZNews. “We bring with us a wide range of experience in journalism, broadcast management, computer system sales and support, and software development – the perfect fit for Ross and the Inception product line.”

About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in video production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, Vision Tritium, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Automated Production Control Systems; DashBoard Facility Control and Monitoring; Inception Media Management Systems; XPression Real-Time Motion Graphic Systems; NK Series Routing Systems and Ross Robotics. Ross MCP is a premium full service mobile sports production company, aligned to meet the needs to produce economical Internet and Broadcast content. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, and are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.

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Ross Video Media Contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
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e. sbell@rossvideo.com