LiveU, recognized globally for its leadership in live IP-video contribution, production, and distribution solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business and technology of Actus Digital. This strategic move is set to significantly boost LiveU’s capabilities in recording, monitoring, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), while furthering its mission to enhance operational effectiveness and help customers derive greater value from video content.
Actus Digital is highly regarded for its intelligent monitoring and compliance platforms, which are trusted by top broadcasters and media agencies worldwide. Its suite of powerful content analysis tools, Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring solutions, and AI-driven innovations will now integrate with the LiveU EcoSystem. The LiveU EcoSystem, a comprehensive collection of IP-video solutions, is designed to streamline workflows and boost efficiency across the entire video production chain. It encompasses multi-camera 5G contribution encoders as well as cloud-based ingest, production, and IP-video distribution tools. The addition of Actus Digital’s offerings creates a highly complementary and synergistic relationship between the two companies’ technologies.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Actus Digital to LiveU,” said Samuel Wasserman, the co-founder and CEO of LiveU. “Their exceptional, market-leading monitoring platform and AI expertise, combined with our shared commitment to reliability, quality, and customer service will significantly strengthen our entire offering in line with our overall strategy.”
Highlighting the expanded possibilities, Wasserman added, “The LiveU EcoSystem is IP-Positive, meaning it accepts all the major video protocols for maximum interoperability and ease of use for our customers. With Actus Digital, we can now give our customers the valuable ability to monitor and gain insights from all these different feeds in a single solution, so that they can always be sure of their LiveU experience.”
Sima Levy, the President and Founder of Actus Digital, also expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition. “Joining LiveU provides our customers with easy access to a comprehensive, high-reliability IP-video EcoSystem, backed by world-class support. Combining the LiveU EcoSystem with the Actus Intelligent Monitoring Platform delivers powerful new capabilities to our customers across radio, TV, OTT and the internet. In fact, more and more of our customers have asked for integration with LiveU, and we’re excited to be able to combine our resources and expertise to serve them better.”
This acquisition brings a premier intelligent monitoring and compliance logging platform into LiveU’s expanding portfolio, fortified with advanced AI technologies. By integrating Actus Digital’s tools and expertise, LiveU further empowers content creators and storytellers to enhance the value of their video productions, delivering even greater operational simplicity and efficiency across diverse media landscapes.
LiveU’s clients include leading television broadcasters around the world, including Amazon, ESPN, the YES Network, Deutsche Welle, the Associated Press, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Paramount Global’s CBS, Warner Bros Discovery’s CNN and Fox Sports.
Quick Hits: LiveU
- Industry Leader: LiveU is a global leader in live IP-video contribution, production, and distribution solutions, widely used by broadcasters, news outlets, sports organizations, and enterprises.
- Innovative EcoSystem: Its LiveU EcoSystem includes a suite of solutions like multi-cam 5G contribution encoders, cloud-based video production, and IP-video distribution, all designed to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Commitment to Interoperability: LiveU’s platform is “IP-Positive,” supporting all major video protocols to ensure maximum interoperability, reliability, and ease of use for customers across the media landscape.
Quick Hits: Actus Digital
- Pioneering Compliance and Monitoring Solutions: Established in 2005, Actus Digital has become a global leader in broadcast compliance logging, quality assurance, and intelligent monitoring solutions. Its platforms are trusted by over 800 customers worldwide, including major broadcasters, media regulators, and government agencies
- Advanced AI-Powered Media Insight: The company’s Actus AI Media Insight platform offers sophisticated tools such as automatic ad detection, speech-to-text transcription, facial recognition, and keyword alerts. These features enable rapid content analysis and efficient clip creation for various platforms, enhancing workflow efficiency and content repurposing.
- Innovative Actus X Platform: Unveiled at NAB 2025, Actus X represents the tenth generation of Actus Digital’s Intelligent Monitoring Platform. It introduces next-generation compliance logging, enhanced multiviewer capabilities, and AI-driven media insights, providing broadcasters with comprehensive tools for quality assurance and content analysis.
