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Ericsson will continue to provide playout
services for ITV's portfolio of channels including ITV, ITV2, ITV3,
ITV4, ITV HD, CITV and their associated regional variants
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Contract includes playout of ITV's newest TV
channels, ITV Encore and ITVBe
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Ericsson has developed and integrated a new
simulcast playout platform to support ITV's delivery of its
channels to multiple platforms and screens
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it
has renewed its playout services contract with ITV, the UK's
leading commercial television network.
The contract, which has been extended until 2024,
will see Ericsson continue to provide playout services for ITV's
portfolio of channels including ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITV HD and
CITV and their associated regional variants as well as ITV's newest
TV channels, ITV Encore and ITVBe.
As part of the contract, Ericsson has designed,
built and integrated a state-of-the-art scalable simulcast platform
for ITV. The modular infrastructure will allow ITV the flexibility
to deliver new services and launch existing services onto new
platforms, easily and with a high level of resilience.
Thorsten Sauer, Head of Broadcast and Media
Services at Ericsson, says: "ITV operates one of the most complex
broadcast operations in the world. For many years, we have worked
together successfully to deliver dynamic commercial channels, while
reducing cost, complexity, risk and increasing efficiencies. We
look forward to strengthening our relationship further and helping
ITV to continue delivering world-class television on every platform
and every screen across the UK for years to come."
Simon Pitts, Managing Director, Online, Pay,
Interactive & Technology at ITV, says: "Viewers expect a
brilliant TV experience whatever platform or device they use to
watch our shows. We look forward to strengthening our partnership
with Ericsson to support our channels and content over the years to
come."
Ericsson delivers some of the world's most
renowned and premium TV programing around the globe, powers some of
the world's largest and most complex video platforms, and helps the
world's strongest content brands to deliver personalized,
high-quality programing to consumers 24/7. Ericsson enables
content owners, broadcasters, and TV service providers across
cable, satellite and telecoms to accelerate their transformation
towards TV in the Networked Society. With many expansive solutions
that include Media Delivery Network, Ericsson Mediaroom and Cloud
DVR, Ericsson has shaped many evolutions in TV for over 20 years
such as digital TV, IPTV, HD, and soon UHD and HDR. Ericsson holds
many patents and is recognized with five Technical Emmy awards.
More information about Ericsson's Broadcast and
Media Services portfolio can be found here.
Ericsson at IBC 2015
At IBC 2015 in Amsterdam we are showcasing
solutions and services that empower customers to put the connected
consumer at center stage in the new internet era of television.
We'll show how this is achieved through the delivery of seamless
experiences, personalized discovery, immersive content, and
constantly evolving services.
Ericsson will highlight how it sets itself apart
with a unique combination of consumer insights, industry-leading
portfolio, and global transformation services that are together
helping customers embrace the opportunities of the Networked
Society.
You can find us at IBC in Hall 1, Stand 1:D61.
Follow us during the event using @EricssonTV and join the
discussion using #ibc.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About ITV PLC
ITV is the largest commercial television network
in the UK. It is the home of popular television from the biggest
entertainment events, to original drama, major sport, landmark
factual series and independent news. It operates a family of
channels including ITV, ITVBe, ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 and CITV which
are broadcast free-to-air, as well as the pay channel ITV Encore.
ITV is also focused on delivering its programming across multiple
platforms including itv.com, mobile devices, video on demand and
third party platforms. ITV Studios produces and sells programmes
and formats in the UK and worldwide, and comprises of ITV's UK and
international production operations, international distribution,
home entertainment, publishing, merchandising and licensing.
www.itvplc.com
ITV customer case study video:
www.ericsson.com/news/150827-ericsson-helps-itv-deal_244069645_c
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Our services, software and
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With approximately 115,000
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ITV extends playout contract with
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