With a development team based in Cambridge, England, Pixel Power has become known in the broadcast technology community for its graphics and playout workflows and advanced multiviewer and monitoring systems.
That has proven attractive to Denver-headquartered Imagine Communications.
The company has acquired UK-based Pixel Power Ltd. from a German global media tech firm.
With the sell of Pixel Power from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), Imagine will maintain the Cambridge facility, with the continued aim of supporting all current global customers and the installed base for Pixel Power’s PRISMON, Gallium, and StreamMaster platforms.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For Imagine and R&S, the deal represents a “strategic alignment for both companies,” enabling Imagine to offer broadcast customers a portfolio of live production and playout products while allowing Rohde & Schwarz to focus on its core operations in Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity.
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
“We are proud of the achievements of Pixel Power, and we are confident that Imagine is the right home for their continued growth and expansion,” said Thorsten Sauer, CEO of Pixel Power and VP of Media Solutions of Rohde & Schwarz. “This move allows us to focus more deeply on our core operations and customer base while ensuring that we pass the reins to a new owner who cares deeply about our customer base and will take the business to the next level.”
John Mailhot, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Imagine Communications, added, “We’re excited to welcome the talented Pixel Power team to the Imagine family. This acquisition enhances our ability to deliver innovative, business-driving solutions for our customers, and we’re proud to continue building on the strong foundation established under Rohde & Schwarz.”
Imagine Communications will be demonstrating Pixel Power products for the first time at NAB Show New York, this Wednesday and Thursday at the Javits Center in the City of New York. The company will be located in Booth #137.
