Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota has announced the acquisition of AJT Systems, Inc.’s services and technology, which it hopes will expand the company’s control system features and offerings. AJT Systems develops real-time live to air graphics rendering and video server systems for the broadcast TV industry.
These new features, offerings and services add to the entertainment for live events customers through the integration of broadcast-style real-time live to air graphics.
Daktronics President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach told us “The acquisition of AJT Systems allows us to expand our offerings for sport and interactive applications. Over time, we will incorporate the technologies they have developed into Daktronics control systems. Our goal is to create a powerful platform for event producers to create a compelling ‘show’ for their fans. We are excited to see our customers take advantage of these new capabilities in future product releases as we continue to make our industry-leading offerings even stronger.”
AJT Systems President Ron Linares added “We’re looking forward to the new opportunities presented by joining the Daktronics team. Being such a large and well-known company in multiple industries, Daktronics will offer new and exciting challenges for our group that we’re excited to take on. We look forward to delivering on the innovation the AJT team is known for as we integrate with Daktronics technology platforms. We would also like to thank Trafalgar Capital Partners LLC for connecting us and serving as the exclusive investment banking advisor to AJT on the transaction.”
Technology from AJT Systems is involved in more than 6,000 events every year from professional sports to high school sports and everything in between. This includes live productions at the highest levels of the broadcast business in the United States such as driving graphics for ESPN broadcasts and ESPN live productions for colleges and universities over ESPN3 and ESPN+.
Their technology is installed in 1,200 systems in stadiums and arenas as well as 700 systems in television stations throughout the country.
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