ACT Teleconferencing

About ACT Teleconferencing

In 1989, as the world was on the cusp of a digital revolution, ACT Teleconferencing was founded in Lakewood, Colorado. The company entered the burgeoning field of business communications, providing audio, video, and web conferencing services that would become essential for global business. At a time when remote collaboration was still a novelty, ACT built a foundation by enabling companies to connect across distances. Under the leadership of figures like chairman Gerald D. Van Eeckhout, the company grew, even making strategic acquisitions of its own. In a significant move in late 2001, ACT acquired PictureTel's video conferencing service delivery business, strengthening its position in the market by expanding its video services and customer base. This positioned ACT as an integrated provider, capable of handling a variety of conferencing needs for businesses of all sizes. The company continued to operate and expand its services globally for over two decades. The pivotal moment in its journey came in September 2013 when it was acquired by PGi (Premiere Global Services), a major player in the collaboration space. The all-cash deal was valued at approximately $44 million. By the time of the acquisition, led by then-CEO Peter Salas, ACT had established operations in eight countries and was a trusted name for enterprise clients, marking a successful exit that integrated its global network into a larger industry leader.