Tektronix acquires Vqual

Tektronix has purchased Vqual, a provider of software tools for analysis, test and optimization of compressed digital media, based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Tektronix acquired Vqual for approximately $7 million. Vqual's 14 employees will join the company.

Tektronix said the acquisition would speed the delivery of products and solutions for broadcast customers seeking to implement advanced content analysis solutions.

Vqual is a recent Broadcast Engineering IBC Pick Hit Award winner.

For more information, visit www.tektronix.com.