EVS acquires MOG Technologies to broaden live production ecosystem

EVS CEO Serge Van Herck and MOG Technologies CEO Luis Miguel Sampaio

EVS has acquired Portugal-based MOG Technologies, a move which EVS said would broaden its premium live production ecosystem by expanding its file-based ingest and transcoding capabilities.

EVS said that MOG Technologies’ “renowned expertise in cloud technology” would bolster EVS’s balanced computing strategy and enhance its content management and distribution solutions, including MediaCeption and MediaHub.

EVS chief executive Serge Van Herck said: “The integration of MOG Technologies is a logical step in EVS’s transformation, moving beyond products to offering comprehensive solutions and forming a premium live production ecosystem where all live stories are produced, managed, and distributed seamlessly.

“The product range of MOG Technologies not only complements EVS’s existing portfolio, but will also help to quickly integrate software-defined ingest capabilities and introduce new transcoding features, both on-prem or in the cloud, in line with the Balanced Computing strategy of EVS. This solution is meant to serve the evolving needs of our customers.”

With a team of close to 50 colleagues based in Porto, the acquisition grants EVS access to a pool of highly skilled talent, bringing profound expertise in digital media and video technology, beyond traditional broadcasting, EVS said.

EVS said the acquisition would provide three particular benefits to its customers, including enhanced product offerings with a broader and more integrated range of solutions to streamline media workflows from ingest to distribution, plus enhanced capability of investment in research and development to drive technological advancements and deliver cutting-edge solutions along with expanded customer support and services.

Luis Miguel Sampaio, CEO of MOG Technologies, added: “Joining forces with EVS is a significant step for MOG Technologies. Our combined expertise will enable us to offer unparalleled solutions to the media and broadcast industry. We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings and look forward to contributing to EVS’s success.”

MOG Technologies generates an annual revenue of approximately €4 million. The acquisition represents a value, including an earn-out mechanism, totalling below €5 million. The share purchase agreement was signed on August 2, at the EVS House in Paris. The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, which are expected to be fulfilled by Q4 this year.