Antenna, an audio guide supplier to some of the UK’s biggest museums and galleries, has been bought by ATS Heritage after going into liquidation.
The international technology firm provided tour solutions and technology such as apps, multimedia and audioguides for clients including Blenheim Palace and the National Gallery.
A voluntary winding up notice was issued for the company in May and liquidators appointed on 21 June. ATS Heritage, which specialises in visitor experience and engagement, has been named as the preferred company to assume control of Antenna’s business and assets.
In a jiscmail to members of the Museums Computer Group last week, ATS Heritage managing director Spencer Clark said: “The pandemic has had a profound effect on the cultural and visitor attraction community, and we have watched with sympathy as many of Antenna’s loyal staff were made redundant and clients were left ta short notice without a…