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Milan
, October 2007 - Netherlands-based and world-wide operating System Integrator and Solution Provider Simac Broadcast B.V. has been selected by SKY Italia to provide consultancy services in the context of their headquarters’ relocation to their new site in Milano Santa  Giulia, Italy.
Simac Broadcast’s services mainly relate to the ‘Technology Compression and Transmission’ area for the new site’s proper requirements and architectural design.
Cooperation with Technology Team
As part of and in active collaboration with the SKY Italia Technology Team, Simac Broadcast contributes its know-how to the project program, including the overall compression and multiplexing architecture concept and technical solution selection. As an example, Simac Broadcast and the Sky Italia Technology Team have designed the new system architecture to provide SKY Italia with future-proof Digital Compression and Distribution for Audio and Video services.
Further Reinforcement of Long-Lasting Relationship
The relocation project is a growth opportunity for both SKY Italia and Simac Broadcast, and builds on past co-operation. “We have been working successfully with the people of Simac Broadcast for more than 10 years. They have great expertise in the broadcast industry and digital television. Quite important for us is the Simac Broadcast regional office for the Mediterranean area in Milan itself, so that contact lines are really short”, says Massimo Bertolotti, Transmission and Processing Manager of SKY Italia.
Over the years, Simac Broadcast has been involved in several new system extensions, consultancy projects and has established a Service Level Agreement. “This project is crucial and very important for SKY. The fact that we act as part of the SKY project team crowns our long-term relationship,” says Sergio Pirota, Regional Sales Manager Mediterranean of Simac Broadcast B.V. “It proves that our customer takes confidence in that we deliver exactly the services they require.”
About Simac Broadcast B.V. and IMPEQ Technologies B.V.
IMPEQ Technologies is a true service company in the world of digital television, with a proven track record of delivering round-the-clock service, high quality products and knowledge to customers across the globe.
IMPEQ Technologies’ core activities are focused on Consultancy, System Integration & Support, Test & Measurement and Product Development.
Simac Broadcast is a joint venture formed between IMPEQ Technologies and the Simac holding for System Integration & Support.
IMPEQ Technologies and Simac Broadcast are both headquartered in The Netherlands and have regional support offices in Italy, the United Kingdom, India and Singapore. Visit
www.impeq.com
and
www.simacbroadcast.com
for more information.
About SKY Italia
SKY, the Italian digital pay tv, was born on July 31, 2003. As of June 2007, the number of SKY subscribers is 4.2 million, with an increase in subscriptions of over 2.3 million families since its launch on the Italian market. The SKY digital platform includes over 160 theme channels, audio, Pay-per-View and interactive services.
Since the platform was launched, SKY’s offer to its subscribers has constantly increased and become enriched with over 50 new channels and services. SKY programming can be received on IPTV platform as well as via satellite. On Fastweb network, the entire offering is available, while trough Telecom Italia’s Alice package it is possible to access cinema, sports and soccer premium channels. SKY, moreover, broadcasts some specially-designed programs on mobile TV systems, in association with Vodafone, H3G and TIM.
SKY Italia is owned 100% by News Corp and the CEO is Tom Mockridge. Visit www.skylife.it for more information.
For additional information, please contact:
Simac Broadcast B.V. and IMPEQ Technologies B.V.
Maarten van Alphen
marketing and communication
SKY Italia s.r.l.
Gianluca Rumori,
Corporate Communication
Tel: +39 02 7002 7491
Fax: +39 02 7002 7386
Via Salaria, 1021
00138 Roma
Italy
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