Con il comunicato stampa di seguito allegato, Havok, fornitore di soluzioni software per gli ambiti del gaming, della simulazione e dell'intrattenimento, già acquisito da Intel nel 2007, ha ufficializzato l'acquisizione a sua volta dell'azienda, peraltro partner di vecchia data, Trinigy, ben nota nel comparto dei game in virtù del suo motore grafico Vision Game Engine, utilizzato da un ampio set di organizzazioni in abbinamento a tutte le maggiori piattaforme oggi sul mercato, come PC, PlayStation, Xbox 360, Nintendi Wii e device mobile.
Come spesso accade in questi casi, l'azienda acquirente ingloberà progressivamente le tecnologie di quella acquisita: nello specifico, il motore grafico Vision Game Engine sarà ben presto rinominato in Havok Vision Engine. Di conseguenza, il portfolio di Havok, già fortissima in termini di PhysX, sarà ampliato con nuove feature orientate al 3D rendering.
I termini finanziari dell'accordo non sono stati resi noti. Ricordiamo che la tecnologia di Havok è stata già impiegata per la realizzazione di game molto famosi, come Halo 2, Halo 3, Bioshock 2, Assassin’s Creed e Resident Evil 5.
Havok, a premier provider of interactive software solutions for the games, entertainment and simulation industries today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trinigy, a leading 3D game engine provider. Trinigy’s Vision Game Engine has been used by a broad range of games and simulation companies and is available on all major platforms. With the addition of the Vision Engine, Havok’s modular technology portfolio now expands to include a full line of production tools including rendering capabilities.
The integration of Havok technologies with the Vision Engine will provide a powerful and customizable platform that will enable teams of all sizes to deliver compelling content and experiences across multiple devices and operating systems.
"We are delighted to acquire this highly experienced, proven team." said David Coghlan, Managing Director of Havok. "This acquisition will extend the reach of both companies’ technologies across new geographies and market segments. We are excited by the opportunities that the combination of Havok and Trinigy will bring as the industry continues to broaden in terms of target platforms, markets, budget sizes and distribution models."
"The team at Trinigy is very excited by the opportunity to join Havok." said Felix Roeken, General Manager of Trinigy. "Havok and Trinigy have been partners for a number of years and both companies share very similar philosophies about how technology should be built and delivered to customers. We are confident that this acquisition will be very positive for Trinigy’s customers and employees."
The transaction is expected to close by mid-August and once completed, Havok will begin executing the planned integration of the two companies' development teams, operations and customer support organizations to ensure both a smooth transition and immediate value for customers and partners. The Trinigy Vision Engine will be re-branded and known as the Havok Vision Engine.
Source: Havok Press Release
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