Ericsson builds new multiscreen playout platform for ITV and extends all-channel services contract to 2024

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    Ericsson has renewed its playout services contract with ITV, the UK’s leading commercial television network. As part of the new contract the company has designed, built and integrated a new simulcast playout platform for multi-platform and multiscreen delivery of ITV content.

    The playout services contract has been extended until 2024 and means Ericsson will continue to provide playout services for ITV’s portfolio of channels: ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITV HD, CITV and their associated regional variants. The newest ITV channels, ITV Encore and ITVBe, are also included.

    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.”


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