Comcast Technology Solutions launches cloud-based Managed Channel Origination in EMEA

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has launched a cloud-based managed channel origination service for customers across EMEA. Combining Sky’s regional infrastructure and operations with the capabilities of CTS, the company says the offering enables media companies to outsource and modernize the creation, management, and distribution of linear TV and OTT video channels via a fully managed 24×7 service.

CTS said that its Managed Channel Origination service was designed to meet the need of companies to improve operational efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, improve security posture, reduce their environmental footprint, and future-proof ability to deliver improved experiences to audiences across screens and geographies with a versatile, secure, and scalable cloud-based solution.

Comcast Technology Solutions has been an established market presence providing Managed Channel Origination in the US to serve North American audiences. For the first time, this capability is being extended to EMEA by leveraging Sky’s master control video and metadata platforms coupled with CTS’ portfolio of product solutions. Managed Channel Origination provides media companies with a unified workflow, from content acquisition through delivery, with 24×7 service level agreements (SLAs).

“Bringing cloud-based Managed Channel Origination to the shores of Europe and beyond will create new possibilities for media companies and content providers. Bringing our world leading technology and our decades of experience in content operations will enable a new level of flexibility, visibility and innovation to customers of Comcast Technology Solutions— and even more importantly—more content to consumers in ever more engaging ways” said Fraser Stirling, global chief product officer, Comcast and Sky.

“Media companies across EMEA are exploring new paths to address many structural challenges facing the premium video industry. Managed Channel Origination aims to help strengthen their video businesses, improve workflow efficiency, and drive innovation. Our customers benefit from a unified workflow, while removing technical complexity and their reliance on disparate technology vendors or heavy CapEx investments. They can also trust in the same proven technology used by Sky and Comcast to deliver their own channels at scale. We’re proud to offer our cloud-based Managed Channel Origination as a fully managed service to our customers across EMEA,” said Bart Spriester, SVP and general manager of streaming, broadcast, and advertising for Comcast Technology Solutions.