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moments to life.
From the world’s biggest broadcasters and stadiums to community productions, we design and build technology that powers live production.
We are where you are.
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Strategic acquisitions
Over the past five decades, Ross Video has strategically acquired leading companies, integrating cutting-edge talent and technology.
Each acquisition has strengthened and broadened our family of products, ensuring customers benefit from the most comprehensive and innovative solutions in the industry.
2022
Wire-based camera systems
Spidercam
2022
Spidercam
Ross expands its production universe with the acquisition of Spidercam. With its broadcast debut in 2005, Spidercam became a global market leader in cutting-edge cable camera solutions used to create smooth shots with unique perspectives for major international sports leagues and tournaments, as well as award shows, entertainment events, and esports competitions. 
2021
Media asset management
Primestream
2021
Primestream
Ross acquires Primestream and its world-renowned workflow solutions, which enable capture, production, management, and distribution of media assets all in the same ecosystem. 
2020
Tally control systems
Image Video
2020
Image Video
Image Video joins the Ross family. Founded in 1974 (the same year as Ross!), Image Video was best known for its TS tally control platform, used by major broadcast network providers, sports venues, corporate video facilities, and houses of worship. A leader in the tally and UMD product class, the TS1 platform provides an excellent complement to Ross portfolio solutions. Image Video’s Zach Wilkie and David Russell, along with their R&D and technical support teams, all transitioned to Ross Tally Systems. 
2020
Real-time motion graphics
Coiron
2020
Coiron
The acquisition of Coiron enables Ross to develop a new suite of popular applications for use with the XPression family of real-time motion graphics systems, including XPression Telestrate, XPression Trackless Studio, and XPression Touch Factory. Coiron’s CEO Carlos Vasquez is now Technical Product Manager for the Ross Virtual Solutions Group. 
2019
KVM systems
Portalis
2019
Portalis
Ross acquires Portalis and its patented ground-breaking workstation integration technology that enables control room operators to simultaneously view and control multiple computer systems on one workstation using one keyboard and one mouse. 
2019
Sports graphics analysis
Piero
2019
Piero
Ross acquires Piero, the award-winning sports toolset used by broadcasters around the world. With Piero, Ross offers an array of analysis and 3D graphic tools designed to enrich the sports viewing experience. Piero also develops tools for coaches to improve team performance. 
2016
Customizable media networking and processing
Coveloz
2016
Coveloz
Ross acquires Coveloz, a developer of programmable system-on-chip applications offering design services and firmware solutions for live broadcast. These technologies are critical to the transition of video workflows to IP-based infrastructure. 
2016
Replay and delay systems
Abekas
2016
Abekas
Ross adds replay, video server, and profanity delay systems to its core production components via the acquisition of Abekas, an iconic innovator with seven technical Emmys under its belt. Abekas founder Junaid Sheikh and his team continue to expand the Ross live production system portfolio with the additions of Mira, Tria, and AirCleaner product lines. 
2015
Creative services
Rocket Surgery
2015
Rocket Surgery
Ross establishes its creative services arm with the acquisition of Rocket Surgery Graphic Services, specialists in high-end design and data-driven solutions for top-tier clients. The goal of Rocket Surgery is to create amazing end-to-end customer experiences that captivate and inform, from broadcast graphics and animation to dazzling arena displays. 
2014
Augmented and virtual reality
Unreel
2014
Unreel
Seeing the potential of augmented and virtual reality for newsrooms and all manner of live productions, Ross acquires Unreel LLC, a leading provider of AR and virtual set solutions. Soon afterward, Ross became the first in the industry to offer a single-vendor turnkey AR/VS studio solution. 
2014
Data delivery and newsroom automation
Automated Data Systems
2014
Automated Data Systems
By acquiring Automated Data Systems, Ross significantly expands its capabilities to serve journalists and broadcasters with computer systems and software. 
2013
Mobile live production
Mobile Content Providers
2013
Mobile Content Providers
The acquisition of Mobile Content Providers creates the infrastructure that has become Ross Production Services (RPS), our full-service production company. RPS now operates eight mobile units located strategically across the United States, all equipped with best-in-class broadcast systems. 
2013
Advanced routing systems
Montalto
2013
Montalto
Ross brings routing R&D experts Montalto into the fold, instantly advancing its routing capabilities. As part of the Ross team, Montalto’s experts continue to progress Ross’s routing system offerings, contributing to the Ross openGear product portfolio. 
2012
Robotic camera systems
Cambotics
2012
Cambotics
By acquiring global automation leader Cambotics, Ross takes its robotics offerings to another level with the world’s most highly regarded automated heads and pedestals — now created as the Ross CamBot series. Founders Bob Scotto and Miles Spellman continue to lead Ross Robotics as Chief Hardware Architect and Chief Software Architect respectively. 
2011
Robotic cameras
FX-Motion
2011
FX-Motion
To offer customers new live production capacities, Ross acquires robotic camera systems pioneer FX-Motion. Based in Belgium, FX-Motion was known for bringing film-style motion-control technology to television units with its groundbreaking Furio cameras. Furio’s absolute positioning system and rail-based tracking is perfectly suited for VR and AR applications. FX-Motion founder Stijn Vanorbeek continues to lead the Ross Robotics division. 
2010
Routing systems
Codan
2010
Codan
With the acquisition of Codan Broadcast, Ross builds its presence in Australia while adding a range of elegant and cost-effective routing solutions. The addition of routers enables Ross to round out its live production offerings and deliver a more complete infrastructure solution. 
2010
Video data insertion
Norpak
2010
Norpak
Norpak, world experts in live video data insertion, joins the Ross family. Thanks to this addition, Ross has become Nielsen’s hardware partner for watermark insertion for audience measurement. Ross Nielsen encoders are manufactured in our Iroquois facility. 
2009
Graphics capabilities
Media Refinery
2009
Media Refinery
Ross acquires graphics powerhouse Media Refinery, adding capabilities from 3D character generation to virtual sets. Headquartered in The Netherlands, Media Refinery instantly deepens Ross’s presence in Europe. Founder Bas Saleh continues to lead development of the Ross graphics product line.
A legacy of
innovation,
alive today.
For over 50 years, Ross Video switchers have led in power, reliability, and creative control, from the first compact model to today’s cloud-based solutions.
We live by a code
We listen, support, and build our tech like everything’s riding on it — because we know that sometimes, it is.
The Ross Code of Ethics is a key component of our success and forms the basis of how we conduct ourselves with our customers and partners. It states:
We focus on broadcasting a
better tomorrow
Working to reduce the environmental impact of the live video production industry is just one way we work to improve the future for our community.
Powering progress together
Collaboration drives Ross Video’s success — from partnering with customers and the industry to advancing innovation. We invest in people through community outreach, education, and initiatives that spark creativity and opportunity.
