Irvine, Calif. — March 2, 2012 — VidOvation a recognized manufacturer, distributor and consultant for video communications equipment in the broadcast, government and professional audio-visual industries, today announced the appointment of Gerald Hayashi as the company's new sales manager.

With over a decade of experience in video communications systems, video over IP, IPTV, video streaming and storage; this new appointment builds on VidOvation’s commitment to providing excellent support and service to their extensive customer base.

Hayashi comes to VidOvation from Southern Vision Systems, Inc. (SVSi) and prior experience includes Altinex Inc. and Panasonic. Within these companies he has built a strong and knowledgeable customer and reseller base whose expertise caters to the emerging video technology marketplace. Gerald comes with a broad range of positive relationships within technology, broadcast, government, sports, entertainment, Reseller/Integrator and Manufacturer Rep organizations, which has been a key source to his success.

“Gerald’s experience will enable us to identify, attract, and motivate the highest caliber of sales channel partners and customers,” said Jim Jachetta, President of VidOvation. “Gerald’s appointment as sales manager is further testimony to our commitment to build an exceptional sales team and he will play an integral role in fulfilling our mission to be the premier solutions provider."

“I am proud to be joining the VidOvation team in an effort to support their goal of expanding their customer base which has been a major success in my previous positions,” said Hayashi. “It is an exciting time to be joining the company, with the recent implementation of the In-net GoalCam for the National Hockey League. I look forward to working closely with our extensive customer base as we continue to expand our presence in the market.”

Hayashi will be based at VidOvation's southern California headquarters.

For more information about VidOvation’s award-winning solutions visit www.vidovation.com.