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Ai Squared joins VFO, home of Freedom Scientific and Optelec

ST. PETERSBURG, FL and MANCHESTER CENTER, VT – JUNE 14, 2016 –
VFO, home of the Freedom Scientific and Optelec brands, announced today 
that it has acquired Ai Squared, a leading developer of screen 
magnification and screen reading software. Together, the companies offer 
the world’s broadest suite of assistive technology products for the 
visually-impaired. Each of the companies has a long history of providing 
innovative technology solutions that enable blind and low vision 
individuals to reach their full potential – to gain an education, obtain 
employment, succeed in professional careers, and live independently 
throughout their lives.

“Adding the brand, product portfolio and capabilities of Ai Squared to 
VFO gives us the broadest portfolio in the industry, unmatched global 
distribution and market leading customer support,” said John Blake, CEO 
and President of VFO. “The combined company will offer customers the 
industry’s most recognized screen magnification solutions, ZoomText and 
MAGic, and screen reading solutions, JAWS, ZoomText Fusion and 
Window-Eyes, next to the broad portfolio of video magnifiers, scan and 
read solutions, and refreshable Braille displays.”

“Delivering great solutions, services and support is our passion,” said 
David Wu, CEO of Ai Squared. “Now that Ai Squared has joined VFO, we 
will have even greater ability to fulfill our commitment to deliver the 
most innovative and useful solutions for users with visual impairments.”

VFO is committed to offering our end customers innovative technology 
solutions and market leading support at a level that is unmatched in the 
industry.