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May 15th, 2012

Globecomm... It's Showtime For Another Seven Years (SatBroadcasting™)


[SatNews] Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM) has announced that Showtime Networks Inc. has...

...awarded the company a seven-year contract renewal. Globecomm will continue providing Showtime Networks with a managed services solution that supports the origination and broadcasting of over 40 channels. These include standard definition, high definition, MPEG 2 and MPEG 4, and video on demand via satellite and terrestrial means. Globecomm broadcast technicians maintain the on air availability of all channels 24/7, along with support of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® and other live events.

Tim DeLaney, Senior Vice President, Network Operations, Showtime Networks Inc., said, “This seven-year contract renewal with Globecomm recognizes their superior performance, high on air availability and technical proficiency.”

Andy Silberstein, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Globecomm Services, said, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue offering our managed media services to one of the industry’s premier content providers.”