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Dataton appoints DVS as new sales partner in UK

2nd October 2026

Digital Video Systems (DVS) are thrilled to announce our official appointment as the UK Sales Partner for Dataton!

Dataton, a Swedish audiovisual software and hardware company best known as the creator of WATCHOUT, an industry-standard multi-display show composer and playback software.

Founded in 1973 by Björn Sandlund and headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, the company specializes in technology used to orchestrate complex visual displays for large-scale commercial and cultural installations

We are delighted to be the first port of call for current and new users of Dataton’s show composer software and media servers in the UK.

A leading supplier in the digital events and integration sectors since 1997, DVS has extensive experience with the Dataton product range. The company was among the first in the UK to build media servers for WATCHOUT, Dataton’s flagship show composer software, and has supplied Dataton hardware and software as part of its portfolio for around 25 years.

The partnership will strengthen Dataton’s presence in the UK and give customers direct access to DVS’s long-standing product and market expertise.

Joe Lawton, Business Development Director at Dataton, said: “DVS has an excellent reputation in the UK market. Their reach, focus on customer experience and commitment to finding the right solution for each application provide a strong foundation for supporting and expanding our UK customer base. We are delighted to welcome a sales partner with so much valuable expertise in-house and such a deep understanding of the UK market.”

Peter Topping, Director, DVS, said: “Dataton is, of course, a brand we know very well, but we’re particularly excited about the potential of the latest generations of WATCHOUT and WATCHPAX. We’re looking forward to working more closely with the team in Sweden and bringing the range to a broader audience."