new york– Today, Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) announced the acquisition of Hour Hour One, Globally1’s leading SaaS website builder platform 1 and pioneer in AI media creation. This acquisition is yet another milestone in the cutting edge conversion of WIX’s AI-powered digital experiences, providing access to advanced technologies that continue to shape the future of web and visual design creation.
Founded in 2019, Hour One develops technology that makes it easy to create large-scale studio-quality content. The platform supports personalized video and interactive experiences that combine storytelling with real-time engagement. At the heart of Hour’s offering is its own cloud-based infrastructure that integrates generative AI inference with advanced 3D rendering.
“We’re looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Ronny Elkayam, WIX COO. “This move strengthens Wix’s position as a leader in a new era of generative AI, and promotes the vision of web creation smarter, faster and more immersive. There is an important opportunity to accelerate innovation and build experiences that the industry has yet to imagine. Importantly, we are gaining a team of outstanding talent with deep technical expertise in generating AI and media infrastructure.
“To join Wix is a natural next step in our journey,” said Dr. Oren Aharan, co-founder and CEO of Hour One. “From day one, we have been driven by the vision of accessing and scalable high-quality media creation through AI. With WIX’s global reach, product innovation and commitment to empowering creators, we are excited to amplify our impact and shape the next generation of web and content experiences together.”
Founders Oren Aharon Ph.D., Lior Hakim, Arnon Kahani and their team will join Wix at headquarters, bringing together years of experience, innovation and a shared ambition to redefine what technology can do.
About Wix.com Ltd
Wix is the leading SaaS website Builder Platform1 for creating, managing and growing your digital presence. Founded in 2006, WIX is a comprehensive platform that provides users with industry-leading performance, security, AI capabilities and trustworthy infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commercial and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, the platform allows users to gain full ownership of their brand, data and customer relationships. With an emphasis on continuous innovation and new features and product delivery, users can seamlessly build a powerful, high-end digital presence for themselves or for their clients.
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