Surely this is likely to create something close to a monopoly which I would
have thought would be illegal in the U.S. it will be interesting to see what
kind of mix of products they will come up with.
Tony
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:14 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] This should be fun! Ai Squared joins VFO, home of
Freedom Scientific and Optelec
It makes you wonder what this merger will mean for the future of jaws
and Window eyes. Article follows.
VFO, home of the Freedom Scientific and Optelec brands, announced today
that it has acquired Ai Squared, a leading developer of screen
magnification and screen reading software. Together, the companies offer
the world's broadest suite of assistive technology products for the
visually-impaired. Each of the companies has a long history of providing
innovative technology solutions that enable blind and low vision
individuals to reach their full potential - to gain an education, obtain
employment, succeed in professional careers, and live independently
throughout their lives. "Adding the brand, product portfolio and
capabilities of Ai Squared to VFO gives us the broadest portfolio in the
industry, unmatched global distribution and market leading customer
support," said John Blake, CEO and President of VFO. "The combined
company will offer customers the industry's most recognized screen
magnification solutions, ZoomText and MAGic, and screen reading
solutions, JAWS, ZoomText Fusion and Window-Eyes, next to the broad
portfolio of video magnifiers, scan and read solutions, and refreshable
Braille displays."
"Delivering great solutions, services and support is our passion," said
David Wu, CEO of Ai Squared. "Now that Ai Squared has joined VFO, we
will have even greater ability to fulfill our commitment to deliver the
most innovative and useful solutions for users with visual impairments."
VFO is committed to offering our end customers innovative technology
solutions and market leading support at a level that is unmatched in the
industry.
About VFOT
VFO is a leading global assistive technology provider for the visually
impaired. The VFO brands, Freedom Scientific and Optelec, have a long
history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and
low vision individuals, helping them to reach their full potential. VFO
has offices in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Netherlands, Switzerland,
Belgium, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom, and through multi-tier
distribution is available in more than 70 countries worldwide.
article available at:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-squared-joins-vfo-home-of-freedom
-scientific-and-optelec-300284405.html
cheers,
Mo.
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