Display Systems International Acquired by Univerus

(Aug 21, 2024) – Univerus announces its acquisition of Display Systems International (DSI), a leading distributor of television listing and entertainment data. This includes the business divisions TV Media and ADS Media Solutions. For 40 years, Display Systems International has provided TV listings, scrolling guides, digital signage, and video messaging systems to power channels in real estate, community, and advertising across a variety of industries. Its accurate, low-power solutions help clients efficiently convey messages and roll out deployments around the world. DSI’s TV Media division has collected programming and entertainment content to provide an array of digital solutions to broadcasters, media companies, newspapers, and video providers for over 25 years. Backed by 24/7 customer support, its cost-efficient solutions allow service providers to offer robust content discovery to their customers, and its data is used to power apps, set-top boxes, and websites across North America. The ADS Media division specializes in producing top-notch guest directory programs for hotels from coast to coast. Partnered with over 1000 hotels in Canada and 50 in the United States, it is the largest guest services directory provider in Canada. “Display Systems International and our divisions have always been committed to delivering robust hardware and software solutions to our diverse customer base,” says John Courtney, CEO of DSI. “This is the main reason we are excited to partner with Univerus. With their centralized leadership and extensive resources, we can continue delivering high-quality solutions and world class customer support, while at the same time fostering new growth and collaboration.” With the addition of Display Systems International, Univerus expands its portfolio of software solutions into the media industry. Univerus Media becomes the eighth vertical to be integrated through Univerus’ omni-purpose user interface UNITY, joining the sectors of local government, utilities, sport and recreation, construction and manufacturing, health and safety, and education. “I’m so pleased to welcome Display Systems International to Univerus,” says Brad Atchison, CEO of Univerus. “We share the team’s commitment to providing robust, innovative solutions and look forward to providing a platform for its growth in the media industry.” Display Systems International is the 19^th company to join Univerus in its goal to provide best-of-breed software solutions to customers. With offices in four countries and over 150 employees worldwide, Univerus is eager to continue providing vital software solutions and uniting skilled professionals across the globe.  

Display Systems International

Since 1983, Display Systems International has provided scrolling TV guides, character generators, and digital signage systems to supply and support the education, healthcare, hospitality, and cable industries. Every day, millions of viewers rely on its scrolling TV listings to find out what’s on TV. Its division TV Media collects programming and entertainment content to provide an array of innovative services to cable companies, newspapers, broadcasters and programmers. The ADS Media division is the largest guest services directory provider in Canada. For more info, visit www.displaysystemsintl.com.

Univerus

Univerus believes that harmonious value results from bringing together forward-thinking professionals and proven solutions. Representing a suite of software businesses strategically woven into the Univerus family, its centralized management approach has empowered top-notch teams to provide mission-critical solutions with the most robust and innovative products available in the marketplace. For more info, visit www.univerus.com.  

Media Contacts

Company Name: Univerus

Contact Person: Jennifer Hughes

Email: jhughes@univerus.com

Phone: 604-471-2039

Country: Canada

Website: www.univerus.com

Company Name: Display Systems International

Contact Person: Kevin Rose

Email: kevinrose@tvmedia.ca

Phone: 613-834-7879

Country: Canada

Website: www.displaysystemsintl.com