Tech
ntl:broadcast buys more Astra capacity
Published Wednesday, Sep 15 2004, 21:00 BST | By Iain Chapman
SES ASTRA, operators of the Astra satellites has announced a new contract with the broadcast division of ntl.
The deal provides ntl:broadcast with further capacity to add to that already leased on the Eurobird satellite. It also allows the company to offer a seamless one-stop-shop to channels, where they can make use of its studio facilities, playout services and then be uplinked to the Astra platform.
Steve Holebrook, Media Solutions Director at ntl:broadcast, said: "This agreement is an exciting step for us and a significant development in the scope of our service offering. We can now provide a complete package for satellite broadcasters and we already have a number of channels lined up to go on."
SES ASTRA Sales and Marketing Senior Vice President Alexander Oudendijk, said: "ntl's broadcast division has a long history in broadcast transmission and has helped pioneer digital technologies. A client with this kind of pedigree is yet another coup for SES ASTRA and speaks volumes about our expertise and experience."
The deal provides ntl:broadcast with further capacity to add to that already leased on the Eurobird satellite. It also allows the company to offer a seamless one-stop-shop to channels, where they can make use of its studio facilities, playout services and then be uplinked to the Astra platform.
Steve Holebrook, Media Solutions Director at ntl:broadcast, said: "This agreement is an exciting step for us and a significant development in the scope of our service offering. We can now provide a complete package for satellite broadcasters and we already have a number of channels lined up to go on."
SES ASTRA Sales and Marketing Senior Vice President Alexander Oudendijk, said: "ntl's broadcast division has a long history in broadcast transmission and has helped pioneer digital technologies. A client with this kind of pedigree is yet another coup for SES ASTRA and speaks volumes about our expertise and experience."
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