Arqiva selected IDC as one of their technology partners after an extensive evaluation process. IDC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PROFLine B.V. in the Netherlands, will provide key elements of infrastructure for the delivery of file encoded movies as well as live events and alternative content. This IDC enabled platform can be expanded to incorporate IDC's 3D technology for the delivery of 3D live events. The award to IDC follows the recent announcement that Arqiva had formed a long term strategic partnership agreement with Arts Alliance Media (AAM) for the satellite distribution of films and alternative content live events into European cinemas. "We are very pleased that our SuperFlex and Datacast XD systems solution has been chosen by Arqiva for their next generation digital cinema network in Europe. They are one of the largest satellite service providers in Europe, with years of practical experience in digital cinema delivery and a reputation for having the highest quality and performance standards in the industry," added Ron Clifton, President and CEO of International Datacasting. The contract value is not being disclosed for confidentiality reasons. This initial order was received and substantially shipped at the end of IDC's fiscal year.
Satnews Daily
February 5th, 2009
Cinema DigiContent SatDelivery For Europe Via IDC For Arqiva
International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) has received an initial order from Arqiva Satellite & Media for infrastructure to support its development of a new pan-European digital cinema satellite network.
Arqiva selected IDC as one of their technology partners after an extensive evaluation process. IDC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PROFLine B.V. in the Netherlands, will provide key elements of infrastructure for the delivery of file encoded movies as well as live events and alternative content. This IDC enabled platform can be expanded to incorporate IDC's 3D technology for the delivery of 3D live events. The award to IDC follows the recent announcement that Arqiva had formed a long term strategic partnership agreement with Arts Alliance Media (AAM) for the satellite distribution of films and alternative content live events into European cinemas. "We are very pleased that our SuperFlex and Datacast XD systems solution has been chosen by Arqiva for their next generation digital cinema network in Europe. They are one of the largest satellite service providers in Europe, with years of practical experience in digital cinema delivery and a reputation for having the highest quality and performance standards in the industry," added Ron Clifton, President and CEO of International Datacasting. The contract value is not being disclosed for confidentiality reasons. This initial order was received and substantially shipped at the end of IDC's fiscal year.
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Arqiva selected IDC as one of their technology partners after an extensive evaluation process. IDC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PROFLine B.V. in the Netherlands, will provide key elements of infrastructure for the delivery of file encoded movies as well as live events and alternative content. This IDC enabled platform can be expanded to incorporate IDC's 3D technology for the delivery of 3D live events. The award to IDC follows the recent announcement that Arqiva had formed a long term strategic partnership agreement with Arts Alliance Media (AAM) for the satellite distribution of films and alternative content live events into European cinemas. "We are very pleased that our SuperFlex and Datacast XD systems solution has been chosen by Arqiva for their next generation digital cinema network in Europe. They are one of the largest satellite service providers in Europe, with years of practical experience in digital cinema delivery and a reputation for having the highest quality and performance standards in the industry," added Ron Clifton, President and CEO of International Datacasting. The contract value is not being disclosed for confidentiality reasons. This initial order was received and substantially shipped at the end of IDC's fiscal year.