[SatBroadcasting(tm)] 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.”