SGL Press Release
Al Jazeera Sport teams up with SGL and Avid at The London Studios
Fareham, UK - 11th January 2010 - Software Generation Ltd (SGL), a leading provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, has today announced that The London Stuidios has purchased and installed a FlashNet archive.
The system was deployed to coincide with the start of the UEFA Champions League group stages and to fulfill an ITV Sport contract to supply the Al Jazeera Sport channel with football coverage from all over Europe. The facility also provides footage from European, domestic and international footbal competitions.
Part of the famous ITV tower on London's south bank, The London Studios is using FlashNet, SGL's flagship solution, to archive selected footage from Avid Interplay Craft suites, which can then be restored and played out at any point during the season. FlashNet is controlled via the facility's Avid Interplay system, taking advantage of the tight integration between the two technologies, and providing up to 1000 hours of high quality SD material.
Paul Drewett, Technology Manager, The London Studios explains, "We chose SGL because of its strong relationship with Avid, its Open System architecture and scalability. The company met all of the requirements and adhered to a strict timescale."
Bernie Walsh, SGL's Worldwide Sales & Joint Managing Director adds, "We are delighted to announce this sale to The London Studios. This installation highlights SGL's ability to tailor its solutions to meet any requirement regardless of size or deadline."
Additional information:
Software Generation, Ltd is a privately held archive management software company headquartered in Fareham, England. SGL has been in business since 1989 and its flagship FlashNet product is installed in over 4,500 customer sites around the world. More information can be found at www.sgluk.com.
SGL contact:
Bernie Walsh
Email: Bernie@sgluk.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1489 88 99 30
Mob: + 44 (0) 1489 565 825
PR Contact:
Kate Ford
Jump PR
Email: kate@jumppr.tv
Tel: +44 (0)1932 253624
Mob: +44 (0)7740 948065
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