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Telescript Strengthens Its Platform with Key Acquisition
- 16 December, 2025
Telescript Acquires Telescript West Software, Unifying Two Industry Leaders...
Acquisition consolidates hardware and software development under one roof, strengthening
Telescript International’s position as the most trusted end-to-end teleprompting provider.
USA: Telescript International, a global leader in teleprompting hardware for more than 60 years, announce
the acquisition of all software code and intellectual property previously owned by Telescript West.
The move brings the long-standing Telescript International/Telescript West ecosystem under a single
brand, delivering a fully integrated hardware-software platform for customers worldwide.
For decades, Telescript hardware and Telescript West software have formed one of the most widely used prompting combinations in the broadcast, corporate, and production industries. Many customers assumed the two companies were already one entity. This acquisition formalizes that relationship and ensures unified control, development, and support across the entire prompting workflow.
“This is a milestone moment for our company and for the industry,” said Jim Murphy, Product Specialist
at Telescript International. “By bringing the software in-house, we can innovate faster, support customers more efficiently, and deliver a seamlessly integrated prompting experience that only a single-source provider can offer.”
The acquisition grants Telescript International full ownership of every line of code behind the prompting software historically developed by Telescript West. With hardware and software development now aligned, Telescript International will expand its roadmap for next-generation prompting tools, tighter device integration, and more frequent feature updates.
“This consolidation gives our customers long-term confidence in the technology they rely on every day,” said Christopher O’Brien, President of Telescript International. “The same trusted software will continue to evolve - now backed by Telescript’s stability, resources, and decades of industry leadership.”
The transition is seamless for existing users. Current software customers will continue to receive full support through Telescript, and all future development will be unified under the Telescript International brand. No changes in licensing or functionality are required for existing deployments.
For over 50 years, Telescript has been designing and manufacturing industry-leading teleprompting hardware used by broadcast networks, production companies, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. Known for durability, reliability, and innovation, Telescript delivers end-to-end prompting solutions that
meet the needs of today’s most demanding production environments.
