Lagardère entrusts Europe 1 LW transmitter site operations to BCE
LagardèreActive, a major player in the French media, operates 22 radio stations worldwide, 12 TV channels, 37 press titles in France, 87 magazine titles worldwide and is the number one production company in France.
The group was looking for a solution to ensure the continuity of the operations of the Europe 1 LW transmitter site based in Felsberg in Germany. Thanks to its long-standing expertise in radio and TV transmissions, BCE offered a tailor-made solution creating the perfect fit between new technologies and Europe 1’scurrent antenna infrastructure.
Lagardère has selected BCE to run the operations of the transmitter site of Europe 1. To do so, BCE will install a solid state transmitter. The transmitter will be fully automated andconnected to the already existing antennas. It will bemonitored and controlled by BCE from its Network Operations Centre (NOC) based in Luxembourg.
“BCE’s NOC already monitors and manages all the RTL transmitter sites in Luxembourg as well as all the servers, remote networks, broadcast networks and IT and telecommunication equipment of BCE. Our team will offer round the clock services and ensure the perfect continuity of the programs,” comments Tun Van Rijswijck, COO at BCE.
“Modern technology allows new development for our customers. Our expertise in both historical infrastructure and advanced solutions is a strong asset for this project,” adds Eugène Muller, Head of technical services and transmissions at BCE.
About Lagardère Active
Lagardère Active plays a central role in the French media, with power built on iconic brands such as Elle, Paris Match, Europe 1, Gulli and Doctissimo. It is a major player in television and radio, with 22 radio stations worldwide, 12 TV channels and France’s number one production company (studio shows and drama). Lagadere Active is France’s premier magazine publishing group with 37 press titles in France and 87 under license worldwide.Lagardère Active is also the largest media group in terms of audience on the internet and mobile devices in France. Its advertising sales brokerage department,LagardèrePublicité, is France’s third-largest.
About BCE
BCE is a European leader in technical services in the areas of television, radio, production and postproduction, telecommunication and IT. With its extensive experience in the media market, our team provides you with high quality services and will always find the solution that matches your project and budget.
With more than 200 highly qualified and motivated people, BCE serves about 400 clients in various sectors, such as TV channels, radio stations, film distributors, producers, advertising companies, telecommunications operators and public services.
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