Ai Squared joins VFO, home of Freedom Scientific and Optelec
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Ai Squared joins VFO, home of Freedom Scientific and Optelec
ST. PETERSBURG, FL and MANCHESTER CENTER, VT - JUNE 14, 2016 - 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.
Media Contact:
Maarten Bosch
+31(0)88 6783407
www.vfo-group.com
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
About Ai SquaredT
For over 20 years, Ai Squared has been a worldwide leader in assistive
technology solutions for people with visual impairments. Available in more
than 23 languages and sold in 45 countries worldwide, Ai Squared's screen
magnification and screen reading products dramatically improve a computer's
usability and friendliness for users who are low vision or blind, raising
user productivity, satisfaction, and independence. Ai Squared's family of
products include ZoomText, ZoomText Fusion, Window-Eyes, Sitecues, ZoomText
Large-Print Keyboard, ZoomText ImageReader, the ZoomReader iOS app and the
ZoomContacts iPad app. For more information, please visit Ai Squared online
at www.aisquared.com.
Media Contact:
Doug Hacker
+1 (802) 367-6107
www.aisquared.com
dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lisa
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