Simplestream becomes FACT certified by helping to deliver secure content
Simplestream becomes FACT certified by helping to deliver secure content
London(10 Sep 2013)
London, 5 September 2013 — Simplestream Group plc, a leading provider of live streaming, CatchupTV and media management solutions for broadcasters is pleased to announce that its new London-based Media Hub facility has been certified by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT). FACT’s members create, deliver and distribute high quality entertainment, which FACT helps to protect.
Simplestream’s certification by FACT follows the recent announcement of VuTV, a subsidiary of Simplestream and Strategy & Technology, which has licensed a portfolio of live channels from A+E Networks, Viacom International Media Networks and Turner Broadcasting for distribution over IP in the UK. Premium Pay TV channels including Comedy Central, MTV, CNN, HISTORY®, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network are being downlinked from satellite, transcoded and streamed by Simplestream to authorised devices using a range of content-protection systems, including Adobe Access, Microsoft PlayReady and Strategy & Technology's Bastion.
“It’s important we offer our clients the very best service in terms of securing their intellectual property,” says Adam Smith, founder and CEO of the SimpleStream Group. “The certification by FACT shows our commitment and recognises our expertise in the complex area of secure content delivery.”
Eddy Leviten, FACT Director of Communications, added, “FACT Certification is the leading industry standard across the audio-visual creation, distribution and supply process. We are pleased to add Simplestream’s Media Hub and wish them continued success.”
Simplestream’s Media Hub facility, based in North London, uses hardware supplied by Garland Partners, reseller of professional solutions for streaming video over IP networks.
“We are pleased to have worked with Garland Partners on our new Media Hub facility” said Smith. “The SimpleStream Group already downlinks and streams over 80 UK channels. The new facility significantly expands our capacity and affirms our position as a leading vendor of live streaming solutions in the UK.
“We have helped Simplestream create a workflow using a robust, high-density, future-proof and, most importantly, modular OTT delivery solution,” says Lorna Garrett, Director of Garland Partners Ltd. “As the number of channels they downlink and stream continues to grow, we simply add more DVB blades and video transcoding modules to existing chassis. This solution helps Simplestream cut down on data-centre costs for rack space, whilst still affording their clients with the level of protection needed for the streaming of premium television content online.”
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About Simplestream:
Simplestream, founded in 2010, has grown to become a leading provider of multi-platform live streaming and catch-up TV services to broadcast and media companies. Its’ Media Manager, Media Hub and Media Player technologies simplify over the top (OTT) video operations and work-flows. Offering a cost-effective SaaS pricing model, Simplestream’s services are optimised for the sports, music, news, entertainment and teleshopping sectors. www.simplestream.com
About VuTV:
VuTV is a great value subscription Pay TV service available via the Freeview HD platform in the UK. Subscribers with compatible receivers are able to enjoy a range of premium content via a dedicated channel listed in the normal electronic programme guide (EPG) and accessed via their standard remote control. A joint venture between Simplestream and Strategy & Technology, VuTV uses Simplestream’s Media Hub to deliver broadcast quality programming to Freeview over IP. www.Vutv.com
About FACT
The Federation Against Copyright Theft is the UK’s leading content protection organisation established to protect and represent the interests of rights owners against intellectual property infringements. Since 1983 FACT has led with innovative and effective strategies to combat piracy of its members IP, working alongside statutory law enforcement agencies and other partners in the UK and worldwide.
The Fact Certification Scheme currently covers over 110 companies of all sizes and is administered by FACT on behalf of its members. Businesses wishing to provide services to the audio-visual industry must satisfy FACT that they have sufficiently high levels of security in order to safeguard the intellectual property rights of FACT members.www.factcertification.com
About Garland Partners Limited
Garland Partners Limited (GPL) is an established UK company working with leading suppliers of digital video streaming and IPTV solutions to deliver professional end-to-end systems for many applications including internet TV, mobile TV, IPTV, and broadcast services. The company focuses on meeting customers’ system requirements, providing a full package of technical and commercial support with the best available products. Customers range in size and application, and GPL’s strength is its flexibility in matching the right technology to client needs. For more information, visit GPL at www.gpl-uk.co.uk
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Press enquiries:
Marie Ellis, Marketing Manager, SimpleStream plc. Simplestream Ltd.
Email: Eddy.Leviten@fact-uk.org.uk +44 (0)20 8231 8463
Eddy Leviten Director of Communications, FACT
Email: Eddy.Leviten@fact-uk.org.uk +44 (0)20 8231 8463
Lorna Garrett, Director, Garland Partners Ltd
Email: lorna@gpl-uk.co.uk +44 (0)20 8231 8463