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London—Jun 3, 2010
Microcinema to Join Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform
Arqiva has signed a partnership with Italian Digital Cinema distributor Microcinema to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on the Intelsat IS905 satellite to deliver live alternative content to its network of around 100 cinemas in Italy.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Satellite & Media, said: “We are delighted that Microcinema has selected Arqiva’s IS905 platform for distribution to this extensive digital cinema network. As alternative content continues to grow in popularity more and more cinemas are looking for a reliable, cost effective and easily deployable platform with which to capitalize on this new revenue stream. Arqiva’s IS905 offers excellent capacity and coverage for Europe, ensuring optimum access to alternative content as well as permanent services such as electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
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George Eyles, Digital Media Networks
Ph: +44 1494 87 87 87
About Arqiva:
Arqiva operates at the heart of the broadcast and mobile communications industry and is at the forefront of network solutions and services in an increasingly digital world. The company provides much of the infrastructure behind television, radio and wireless communications in the UK and has a growing presence in Ireland, mainland Europe and the USA. There are three operating divisions - Terrestrial Broadcast, Satellite & Media and Wireless Access. Arqiva has its headquarters near Winchester and other major UK offices in London, Warwick, Buckinghamshire and Yorkshire. The company is owned by a consortium of investors led by Macquarie Communications Infrastructure Group. Major customers include the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five, BSkyB, Classic FM, the five UK mobile operators, the RNLI and the Metropolitan Police.
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