· Nickelodeon UK extend Arqiva’s distribution contract for four channels with Remote Playout & Distribution Disaster Recovery
Nickelodeon UK has extended its contract with Arqiva for the provision of uplink and satellite capacity for four Nickelodeon channels on the UK BSkyB platform. As part of the contract Arqiva is also providing a Remote Playout and Distribution based Disaster Recovery system.
Malcolm Campbell, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Nickelodeon is a world class brand and we are thrilled with their decision to extend our contract for the distribution of these channels in the UK. We also welcome their deployment of our unique Remote Playout and Distribution (RPAD) based Disaster Recovery system. Altogether this contract further consolidates our services to Nickelodeon UK and delivers them even greater continuity; it highlights their confidence in Arqiva and strengthens our ongoing relationship with this leading global entertainment company.”
Arqiva provides trusted management and distribution of over 400 TV channels to over 30 international platforms as well as transmission of the entire UK terrestrial TV network. Arqiva has the infrastructure and experience to help rights owners, programme makers and broadcasters to create and capture content, and to manage and deliver high quality television around the world.
About Arqiva
Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, operates at the heart of the broadcast, satellite and mobile communications markets.
The company is at the forefront of network solutions and services in the digital world. Arqiva provides much of the infrastructure behind television, radio, satellite and wireless communications in the UK and has a significant presence in Ireland, mainland Europe and the USA. Customers include major broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, BSkyB and the independent radio groups, major telco providers including the UK’s five mobile network operators, and the emergency services.
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For more information please contact:
Darren Deans
Arqiva Broadcast & Media
Tel: +44 1494 878787
Email: darren.deans@arqiva.com
