Vislink, a U.K.-based supplier of microwave radio and satellite transmission products for the broadcast and security markets, has acquired Focus Communications to boost its prospects in the U.S. technical services market, Vislink announced July 30.

Focus Communications, based in Orange County, Calif., specializes in the design and installation of video and data microwave communications, electronic newsgathering, airborne law enforcement, cellular and PCS, satellite, video surveillance, fiber optics and site control systems.

Vislink will pay $5.5 million in cash for Focus, depending on performance.