CAST Group of Companies Acquired by Vertus Group Vertus Group, a division of Jonas Software, has added the CAST Group of Companies to its growing portfolio. CAST's flagship products include the WYSIWYG lighting design and pre-visualization suite, and the real-time tracking platform BlackTrax. "After more than 30 years of building, growing, inventing, and leading CAST, it was time to pass on the torch," says Gilray Densham, founder of CAST. "We found the perfect home in Vertus Group. They will continue our legacy and drive the company forward through innovation, the very thing that makes CAST an industry leader." "Joining the Vertus Group marks the start of CAST's next evolution, one that blends continuity with acceleration," says Stuart Green, CEO of CAST. "What excites me most is the strong cultural alignment. In Vertus, we've found a partner who shares our conviction that true innovation happens where creativity and technology meet. I'm proud to lead our team into this next chapter, retaining the entrepreneurial spirit that defines CAST while gaining the scale and backing to accelerate innovation and growth." For Vertus, the addition of CAST is a significant milestone. It marks the 30th company to join the portfolio and represents the group's second entry into its Media Solutions vertical. "CAST has developed a strong reputation through its innovative products and the team behind them," says Jim Fedigan, Group CEO of Vertus. "We're pleased to welcome them into the Vertus ecosystem and look forward to supporting the business in its next chapter." In a statement, the companies say, "CAST will continue to operate independently with its current team in place. As part of Vertus, it gains the backing of a long-term, supportive home and access to a network of fellow software companies focused on sustainable growth and continuous improvement." 
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