Ampex Data Systems, a provider of electronic imaging products and applications, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ampex Corporation, established in 1944. The company specializes in digital video and compression technology, offering high capacity storage systems that enable broadcasters to transfer existing videotape libraries into digitally stored data. It designs and markets products that include videotape and audio recorders, slow motion color instant replay devices, three-dimensional digital special effects systems, composite digital video recorders and digital storage systems. Ampex Data Systems is located in Redwood City, Calif.