FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 29 January 2024
LINK Acquires AGORA Network Technologies, Expanding Global Power and Data Solutions Portfolio
ROME, ITALY - LINK, a global leader in power and data connectivity solutions, today announced the acquisition of AGORA's assets and intellectual property. Founded in 2012 by David Rocher in Poitiers, France, AGORA is renowned for its innovative networking solutions, including the Ghost Switch platform and advanced network management software for the entertainment and broadcast industries.
"This acquisition represents a significant step in LINK's strategy to provide comprehensive power and data solutions to our global customers," said Marco Piromalli, CEO of LINK Group. "AGORA's expertise in network management and control systems perfectly complements LINK's power distribution and connectivity portfolio. By combining our strengths, we can offer entertainment and broadcast professionals complete, integrated solutions that streamline their operations and enhance performance."
David Rocher, AGORA's Chief Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the merger: "Joining the LINK family opens exciting possibilities for the AGORA team. With LINK's global presence and manufacturing and distribution expertise, we can accelerate the development of innovative networking solutions and expand our training and support capabilities to serve a worldwide audience. This partnership enables us to better serve our customers and advance the industry's technological evolution."
The acquisition includes AGORA's complete product line, brand assets, and technical team. AGORA's operations will continue in Poitiers, France, to ensure uninterrupted client support and production while enhancing LINK's global network of development and support centers.
About LINK: LINK empowers entertainment and broadcast professionals worldwide through innovative power and data connectivity solutions. Founded 35 years ago in Rome, Italy, LINK designs and manufactures professional connectors, cables, and distribution equipment under the brands LK Connectors, Eurocable, PDlink, and DGlink. LINK serves global theatre, touring, broadcast, film, and television markets with offices in Rome, Birmingham, Paris, and Madison.
About AGORA: Founded in 2012 in Poitiers, France, AGORA is a leading developer of professional network management solutions for the entertainment industry. Their product portfolio includes the Ghost and Fast Switch platforms, Agora Controller network management software with I Series Plugins, and H1 protocol conversion tool, serving major entertainment venues and touring productions worldwide.
For further information, contact Bob Vanden Burgt, VP of Global Marketing, LINK Group.
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