FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VFO™ Announces Corporate Rebranding: Changes Name to Vispero, and Moves
US Headquarters to Clearwater
(St. Petersburg, Florida - September 24, 2018)
Vispero, formerly known as VFO, today announced its new company name,
redesigned website, and a US headquarters move to nearby Clearwater,
Florida.
As the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually
impaired, dedicated to serving our growing community, we came to the
realization that our company name did not reflect our spirit. It was
clear we needed a name that echoed our passion for not only providing
the tools needed for independence, but also what that means at a human
level.
“Looking inward, we solicited our family of employees, all of whom
understand the impact our products and services have on people across
the world,” said Tom Tiernan, CEO of Vispero. “Although so many
different ideas were submitted, there was an obvious pattern… a need to
incorporate our passion for inspiring hope and independence.”
This is where Vispero was born. Vispero combines two Latin words: visio
and spero. Visio means “the vision”; and spero means “hope”. Our hope is
not one for sight, but rather for a vision.
Another significant area of change was our office space. It became
necessary to relocate to a larger facility to accommodate our increasing
headcount and desire for a more collaborative space. The Bayside
Corporate Center provides a large, modern, open-office, conducive to a
team environment.
“Moving to Bayside was an easy decision for us,” says Tiernan. “Not only
is it a great location with excellent interstate access, but it also
features amenities like a cafeteria, beautiful views, nearby restaurants
and shops that support how our employees live, work, and play.”
“The Bayside Complex provides Vispero with updated space and additional
room for growth. Initially, we’ll occupy a 15,000 square-foot area,”
says Kathy Austin, Global VP, Human Resources. “Bayside will provide our
employees a more collaborative and technology-driven space.”
As Vispero, we will continue to inspire hope, determination, and
independence through our family of brands: Freedom Scientific (including
Ai Squared); Enhanced Vision; Optelec; and The Paciello Group.
We are excited about these new changes, and hope you are, too.
Visit our new website at www.vispero.com.
About Vispero™
Vispero is a leading global accessibility solutions provider. The
Vispero brands: Enhanced Vision, Freedom Scientific, and Optelec, have a
long history of developing and providing innovative assistive technology
solutions. Vispero has offices in St. Petersburg, Florida, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United
Kingdom, and is available through multi-tier distribution in more than
70 countries worldwide. For more information visit, www.vispero.com.
Media Contact:
Jim McDonnell
800-444-4443
JMcDonnell@xxxxxxxxxxx
www.vispero.com
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David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.David-Goldfield.Com