Accedo buys XR solutions provider eyecandylab

Global video solutions provider Accedo has acquired the assets of emmy-nominated provider of innovative extended reality (XR) solutions, eyecandylab.

Products and solutions from eyecandylab will help customers leverage the potential of new innovative use cases for XR, according to Accedo.

The deal sees eyecandylab’s augmen.tv platform for XR applications and its Web3-based loyalty solution Watch&Earn integrated into Accedo’s software stack. These products will be offered to customers doing their own XR development as well as those seeking support from Accedo.

Michael Lantz, CEO, Accedo, said “Our strategic roadmap and vision of the future of XR solutions in the wider media industry are aligned and we believe that together we will be able to deliver even more value to customers and partners.”

“Accedo’s global presence and proven ability to innovate will enable us to accelerate adoption. I’m thrilled that our patented software solutions will form part of a bigger software stack for customers on a global scale. We are seeing that interactivity and immersion is becoming increasingly important for a delightful and engaging viewing experience. With Accedo’s footprint in the media industry, we are in a great position to deliver innovative business cases in a scalable way,” Robin Sho Moser, eyecandylab’s CEO and co-founder added.